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We meet every Wednesday.  We have an option for half-day (8:30-12:00) or full-day (8:30-3:00).

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We meet at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church (26777 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381).

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No, Divine Mercy Co-op is a true cooperative.  All parents must stay on-site and volunteer.

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All adults in co-op (not just teachers) must have safe environment training. There are two ways to meet this requirement:

• Virtus training in the archdiocese of Galveston-Houston within the past five years. (old method)
• CMG Safe Haven online training. (new method)

If you have not completed safe environment training, please complete the CMG Safe Haven program.

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Throughout the year members of the co-op volunteer to help out with various parish activities at Sts. Simon and Jude. These volunteer opportunities are in addition to the activities during the co-op day.

SSJ Volunteer Activities

• Serving After Mass Fellowship (every 6 weeks)
• Serving at a Lenten Fish Fry
• Divine Mercy Sunday Parish Activities (Divine Mercy Sunday)
• Trunk or Treat (October)
• Come and See Festivals (various days throughout the year)

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FOR CCM STUDENTS (AQUINAS, BOSCO, CABRINI, DE LA SALLE)

• a nutritious snack and water
• An art smock or old t-shirt
• A pouch containing crayons, scissors, a pencil, and a glue stick (co-op has extras, if any student is in need).

FOR BABIES AND PRESCHOOLERS

• a nutritious snack and water
• a LABELED bag with diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes
• a blanket for naptime

FOR OLDER STUDENTS IN HOUR-LONG CLASSES

• a nutritious snack and water
• Intermediate Art: art smock or old t-shirt

ADULTS

• a nutritious snack and water or caffeine:)

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The student uniform (prek and up) is khaki bottoms and navy blue polo-style shirt or Divine Mercy Co-op t-shirt. Please no t-shirts that have other group logos on them, even if they are navy blue.  This uniform makes it easier for everyone to keep track of which children belong with our co-op. It also promotes co-op unity and classroom decorum.

Children in art class may also need an old shirt or art smock for some of the messier art projects.

Students enrolled in PE should wear appropriate shoes and bring shorts or sweatpants to change into, if necessary.

Parents and babies do not need to wear uniforms. Parents should wear modest attire, appropriate to their teaching needs.

If you do not have these items for each of your children, please purchase them so that they will have them in time for the first day of class.  The Co-op has some gently used uniforms that you may have for free.  Contact the director with sizes needed. 

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The co-op director and teachers will do everything they can to make this co-op a wonderful, enriching program for all families. As such, all parents must do all they can to support the co-op volunteers and fellow homeschooling families. If any problems arise between enrolled children or parents which affect operations of the co-op, parents must bring these matters immediately to the attention of the director. Further, if anyone has concerns regarding any of the teachers, they should notify the director promptly.

Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior at all times while the co-op program meets.

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Although we enjoy the social aspects of a co-op, we provide academic enrichment.

It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their students are prepared for class.

• Students in CCM classes must have read or listened to the material before class, and started memorizing it.
• Students in presentation classes must have a prepared presentation.
• Students in other classes with required homework must complete the homework.

Parents should establish a set time in their daily or weekly schedules to ensure that their children are prepared for class.

Further, the Divine Mercy Co-op is a supplementary homeschool program, enhancing subjects that are taught more thoroughly at home. The parents must fully satisfy and comply with the homeschooling laws of Texas, with all the rights and privileges entitled to us as such.

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In an effort to be as cost effective and fair as possible, co-op fees are broken down into several categories. We ask each family to pay the following:

• Student Supply fee ($50 per student for half day option or $75 per student for full day option)
• Registration & technology fee ($30 per family)
• Church donation (minimum $75 per family)

Student Supply Fees and Registration & Technology Fees are to be submitted in one single payment per family. Payment instructions will be provided. Church donations will be submitted separately, payment instructions will be provided. Please see the Policies and Fees page for more information.

Note: Your registration is not finalized until your fees are received. Fees are non-refundable.