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The co-op meets 16 times during the school year, typically on the 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of the month between September and May.  Accommodations are made for holidays and the MACHE conference. A 5th Friday may be used as needed.

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Arrive by 9:00 to check you and your students into the computer system

9:00 - Large group time for prayer, pledges, announcements and worship

9:25 - Dismiss to first hour

9:30 - 10:25  First hour

10:30 - 11:25  Second hour

11:30 - 12:25   Third hour  

12:30 - 12:40  Student pick up

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Yes! We offer monthy field trip opportunites for all co-op members.  We also plan social events throughout the year for upper grade students, mom's and families.  Co-op sponsored parties include Fall Kick-off, Student Christmas party, Mom's Christmas party, Valentine's Exchange and a Promotion Day party to close the year. 

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Yes!  You can set up a tour with the director to observe classes, meet some of the members and ask questions.  See tour dates on our home page in the spring and you can sign up on the calendar.  Tours usually happen in April.

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We open the Membership Application from March 1st through May 15th each year.  From those applications, we will be able to fit families in based on grade availabiity and fit for our co-op.  Families will be notified of acceptance or declination by the end of May.  A new application will need to be filled out each year you'd like to be considered to join our co-op.

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No, we have Membership Applications that are accepted March 1st through May 15th each year.  A new application will need to be filled out for each year you'd like to be considered for our co-op.

You will be contacted by the end of May to register should we have space for your family.

Please keep in mind that K-6th grade fills up first and there are very few spots available in these lower elementary grades.
 

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A co-operative, by nature, means all members work together to ensure that the co-op meets the desired needs of the collective group by sharing their unique experiences, talents and gifts within the co-op. Therefore, a parent from each family is required to:

1.  SERVICE REQUIREMENT:  Members are required to serve in one of the following ways:

1. As a Classroom Helper serving two hours on co-op days   (1 free hour.)

2. As a Teacher, serving one hour on co-op days and in prep time   (2 free hours.)

3. As a Coordinator serving each co-op day   (free time scattered throughout morning.)

4. As a Board Member, serving each co-op day and in position duties and responsibilities  (no Helper or Teacher duties)

2. ANNUAL JOB REQUIREMENT:  Members select one annual job from the list maintained by the Events board member.

3.  CAFE SNACK:  Members commit to bring a Cafe Snack once a year for CHC parents to enjoy during their morning off hour(s).  

4.  ATTENDANCE:  Members commit to attend all (16) co-op days and scheduled classes, providing excused exceptions for illness, family emergency, new baby, and other unavoidable absences.  Members are limited to 2 unexcused absences a year.  Please schedule appointments or other avoidable conflicts for non-co-op days.

5.  REMAIN ON-SITE:  CHC is not a drop-off co-op.  One parent or designated guardian must remain on-site during the co-op morning.

6.  COMMUNICATION:  Members are required to read their CHC email as it is our primary form of communication.  This includes a weekly email and emails sent by teachers, coordinators, and board members, including those sent via the website Forum.

7.  CHC HANDBOOK:  Members are required to read and abide by the CHC Handbook.

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New Member annual fee is about $60* per family.

*All membership fees are non-refundable.

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Cost will vary by the age of the child(ren). A family will typically spend around $100 for each student in K-6th grade and $90- $250 for each 7th-12^th grade student depending on the classes chosen. Classes for older children usually involve more supplies and equipment, which increases the cost. In addition, nursery and pre-k classes for younger siblings, are offered for a small fee. There is also a $25 family fee for elementary science labs.