FAQs
Q: We are interested in joining HCH Co-op. May we come and visit for a day?
A: There will be an open house April 7, 2025 at 2:15pm. This is include an information session, Q&A, and a tour. You will enter from the lower parking lot, sign in at the desk, and be directed to the meeting room.
Q: Is registration for the '25-'26 school year open?
A: Registration for families whose oldest child is at least 8 years old will open in late April. If there is space, we will open it for families whose oldest child is age 7 and under in August. This is to ensure space for younger siblings of older children. We will begin accepting membership requests April 7. If you would like to register, you will "request membership" and, upon approval, set up your profile and fill out the necessary forms online prior to registration. There is a registration fee of $75.
Q: How much do classes cost?
A: This varies by class, but most class have a per-semester materials fee (tends to run about $20, but more for cooking or science classes) as well as a monthly tuition that is typically $5 for the elementary and younger classes, and $10 for middle school and up. Some high school classes have a higher monthly tuition, but it is generally kept at $10.
Q: Are there any additional fees?
A: There is a building fee, due in October and February, that is the cost of using the church building.
Q: What types of classes do you offer?
A: We offer a wide variety of classes for preschool through high school, with a Nursery and Playroom for younger siblings. The classes vary each year, as they are offered by parents. We aim to have a good selection of both academic and elective classes. Classes for the next year will post to the website on April 7.
Q: What is the schedule?
A: We meet on Mondays from 9am to 3:05pm. There are 5 periods plus lunchtime.
Q: Do we have to register for all five periods of the co-op day?
A: No. You may choose any one or all periods to register; whatever works best for your family. Regardless of the chosen schedule, it is highly recommended to stay for lunch, as it is a time in our day which fosters such great community.
Q: Can I register my child for a class that is outside of his or her age group?
A: Students must be the age stated in the class outlines by the first day of co-op classes (9/8/25). Students inappropriately registered for a class may be placed in Study Hall for that hour. Please read class descriptions carefully to be sure your child is able to handle the homework and requirements of all the classes you choose. If your child has a specific need that affects registration and you would like to communicate it to the Board, please email [email protected] and you will be contacted to further discuss or meet about it.
Q: What are the qualifications of teachers at Harbor Christian Homeschool Co-op?
A: We are homeschool parents working together to educate our children. Some parents are former teachers professionally, and some have become wonderful teachers through their own life experience. All teachers are interviewed by the Board, required to sign the HCH Statement of Faith, submit a testimony, and have a background check completed by the Board.
Q: Is there a requirement to teach to be part of the Co-op?
A: There is not a requirement to teach, though everyone will be assigned a job at co-op.
Q: What is the requirement for parent involvement?
A: Parents are required to attend co-op with their children and will be assigned jobs for most of the day. Possible jobs include: Teacher's Aide (TA), Rover (fills in various jobs as needed), Study Hall Monitor, Hall Monitor, Morning Set-up, Afternoon Break-down, After Lunch Cleaning, or End of Day Cleaning.
Q: I have an infant/toddler and I don't want to put him/her in the nursery. Can he/she tag along with me as I help in their siblings classes?
A: Students who are not enrolled in a class are not to allowed to attend that class, regardless of age. Parents with infants/toddlers are typically assigned to the Nursery/Playroom, so you may stay with your child in that space.
Q: Some of my children attend public/private school. Can they come to co-op on days when they do not have school but there is co-op scheduled?
A: Only registered students are allowed at co-op. This is an insurance and security issue, and exceptions cannot be made.
Q: If my child doesn't have a class during an hour, can he/she hang out with me so I can work with him/her?
A: All students ages 0-18 must be registered in a class (or Nursery, Playroom, or Study Hall, dependent on age) for every hour that they will be attending co-op. The Board cannot guarantee parent job placement in a specific room during a specific hour, but does endeavor to place parents in jobs that best support their family needs whenever possible.