Welcome to Tri-City Homeschool Co-op! We are excited to see your interest in joining our community. To get started, please fill out the registration form below. This will help us get to know you and your family better.
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Please provide the following information to register your family for the Tri-City Homeschool Co-op. All fields are required.
A homeschool co-op is a group of homeschooling families who come together to share resources, teach classes, and support each other in the homeschooling journey. It provides a structured environment for both parents and children to collaborate, learn, and grow together.
We are not a homeschool association or a drop-off co-op; instead, we thrive on active parental involvement and shared educational experiences.
To become a member of our co-op, please complete the application form available on our website.
We offer a variety of services to enhance the homeschooling experience for both parents and children, including collaborative classes, field trips, activities, and parental support.
Meeting schedules can vary, but most of the time we meet once a week for either a class, field trip, event, or get together. Depending on the age range or your children, most classes will take place on either a Monday (4th Grade and Up) or Thursday (All Ages). You will receive a schedule after you join.
Classes can range from core subjects like math, science, and language arts to electives such as art, music, and physical education. Each semester is based on the interests and expertise of the parent-teachers who volunteer to teach and assist.
Parental involvement is crucial in a homeschool co-op. Parents are expected to either teach or assist in classes, help with organizing activities and events, and contribute to the overall functioning and administration of the co-op. Don't worry, we will not make you do anything you don't want to do. If you are able to teach, teach. If you are able to help clean, clean. If you are able to purchase supplies or donate money, that is an option as well. The success of a co-op depends on everyone doing a little to make it work.
Overall, we are a free co-op. However, we do accept donations for supplies and will provide a supply list that you can volunteer to help purchase from. Sometimes, a class will have a cost or supply list that you can take into consideration before signing up for that class.
Absolutely! Homeschool co-ops are a great way for new homeschoolers to receive support, resources, and community as they begin their homeschooling journey. We do not force new families to volunteer for things. However, after the first semester of joining, you will be required to help out somewhere (teach, assist, clean, donate, plan a field trip or party, etc.)
Children benefit from social interaction with peers, exposure to different teaching styles, access to a wider range of educational resources, and opportunities for group activities and field trips.
Yes, families can choose to participate in multiple co-ops if they wish to access a broader range of classes and activities. However, it’s important to manage commitments to ensure you can fulfill your responsibilities to each co-op.