Our Mission and Values
We are a group of families who've come together with the common goal of providing an open, supportive, creative place for home-educated students of all ages to learn, socialize, and develop their creativity and curiosity.Our hope at the Boiling Springs Homeschool co-op is to provide a safe, fun learning environment. We will focus on teaching enrichment and elective style classes which will changed based on interest and availability of teachers.
We recognize the value of whole-life learning, diversity, and exposure to new ideas. We strive to provide an atmosphere of respect and honesty. We choose to define ourselves by what each of us brings to the cooperative rather than by external criteria; therefore, we are inclusive and welcoming to any legitimate home-educating family. We welcome all members to offer their talents and passions to the group.
Overview
Co-op classes are open to families whose oldest child is at least 6 years old by September 1 of the semester year. The Nursery and Preschool are provided for younger siblings.Currently we meet weekly on Thursdays. The first class begins at 10:00 AM and the day ends at 12:30 PM with a 30 minute lunch between classes.
FAQ
When is our start date?
- Fall 2019 - August 29
What is the cost? - $15 per semester per family. There are class fees with most classes but this depends on the class.
How long will the co-op last? - For the Fall 2019 semester we will have 12 weeks of co-op. The following week we will host a Winter Break party for members of the co-op.
Where is the co-op located?
We are located in the Boiling Springs Church of Christ. The church is across the street from the Boiling Springs Public Library. The address is: 870 Double Bridge rd, Boiling Springs 29316
What about class sign-ups and registration? - This is done entirely online after applications are approved.
When do we pay our fees? - This will be taking on the first day of co-op.
Who is in charge? Who is on the Leadership Team? - We currently have a 3 person leadership team. It's the leadership team that is working hard behind the scenes to set up the co-op with all the paper work, logistics and legal stuff. These individuals and their official positions are:
- Director: Brandie Waldrop
- Secretary: Kathleen Duncan
- Church Liaison: Melissa Miller
I want to join the co-op, how do I do that? - First, please read over our current handbook to ensure you agree with our policies [Handbook Link]. Next, you should fill out our application: [Click Here] Please understand this will only put you on a wait list. We usually contact individuals on the wait list between April-July for the Fall Sessions and November-January for the Spring Sessions. We will do our best to email you, letting you know we have your application and if you are being considered for placed on the waitlist.
What classes are you teaching/will you teach? - That varies depending on what parents are willing to teach. This co-op is 100% volunteer run. There is no promise that we will have any certain class. However, if you want a certain class to be at our co-op you're more than welcome to teach it. A current list of classes can be found [here].