Application Period
The initial application period was from February 1 - March 13, 2023 but has been extended until May 15, 2023.
This is the only one currently planned for the 2022-23 school year. We occasionally hold an additional application period in the summer and/or fall.
You must meet with our Connection Team before we will accept and review your application.
Application Processing
HSC gives special intentionality toward high school academics while offering quality academic and extracurricular classes for students of all ages. In the application process, we take many factors into consideration, including student ages, the ability to fulfill needed jobs, and how much space is available in each grade level.
To apply, your oldest child must be at least 5 years old and generally ready for the kindergarten level by September 1.
Co-op Commitment
Please read our approach to co-op service by clicking Your Co-op Service. Indicate your job preferences on the application. Space is limited and we are looking for members who can contribute to specific needs. So, please fill this section in carefully and completely.
Although we have many types of jobs at HSC, all co-op members are expected to be willing to teach at some point in their HSC ‘career.’ With more than a hundred course offerings and the majority of our jobs being teaching, we need all hands on deck!
LINK status is for high school students of families experiencing hardship and does not require parents to serve in co-op jobs. LINK is a way for HSC to support families during crises in the hopes of offering a small bridge back to stability. Others will be considered as space allows. Because our LINK openings are very limited (approximately 10 students) and LINK status requires reapplying each year, families are strongly encouraged to apply for co-op membership if at all possible.
Class Offerings
Our Current Classes page lists our spring classes and any fees associated with them. This will give you an idea of the kinds of classes we will offer Fall 2023. Also, our Sequence Subjects page explains how we offer courses in literature, history, and science on a regular cycle and lists other classes we offer yearly. Fall 2023 Class lists will be posted in May.
Homeschooling for High School
Each year, people contact us who are thinking of home schooling a high school student for the first time. We offer a helpful document titled "High School at Home".
Fees
$40/child (ages 1+) fall registration fee less the $10 application fee is due upon acceptance. Submitting the registration fee secures your spot. Registration fees are non-refundable after you have accepted our offer of membership.
If you are accepted as LINK, an additional $350/student LINK fee is required and will be non-refundable after March 31, 2023 for Fall Semester. Additional $350/student LINK fee plus $40/child registration fees are due in November for Spring Semester.
Class fees vary depending on what classes you sign up for. To get a feel for what your costs might be, go to Current Classes and create a mock lineup of classes; then, add up the costs.
Open Houses
As noted above, attending one open house is required. Open house dates are Mondays, February 27 and March 6 from 10 AM to 12 noon at Calvary Bible Church. Reserve a spot by filling out the Open House RSVP.
On the day of your open house, meet at 8318 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 at 10 AM (9:30 if you have a student visiting a second hour class) and look for “Open House” signs and balloons. Park on the north end of the parking lot.
At the Open House, you’ll hear a presentation and go on a tour. Please plan to attend for the whole two hours. This is an important time for us to meet you and will give you a better feel for the program and our community.
The open house meeting and tour is only for adults. However, we strongly encourage your middle and high school students to visit classes while you meet with our team. Look at the Open House Class Options and let us know in advance on your RSVP which classes you want your middle/high school students to attend. We will need to know which classes they will visit by Friday evening, February 24 or Friday evening, March 3.
Please do NOT bring elementary and pre-elementary students to the open house. Infants are welcome if you don’t think they will be a distraction.
Steps to Membership
(1) Carefully read all the useful information on our website.
(2) Attend an Open House first. This is required before we will review your application. Please DO NOT submit an application before attending an Open House. Some applicants desire to revise or add more to their application after attending an open house, specifically after hearing our presentation.
(3) Submit your application and non-refundable $10 application fee by the deadline: Monday, March 13 at 1:00 PM. A family photo must also be submitted as part of your application.
(4) We will review your application and start the background check process. You will be notified by the end of March if your family is accepted.
(5) Upon acceptance, submit $40/child (ages 1+) fall registration fee less your $10 application fee. Paying the registration fee secures your spot and is non-refundable after you have accepted our offer of membership.
Note: If accepted as LINK, your $400/student LINK fee will be non-refundable after March 31, 2025 for Fall Semester. Additional $400/student LINK fee plus $50/child registration fees are due in November for Spring Semester. LINK is for high school students of families experiencing hardship and does not require parents to serve in co-op jobs. Additional LINK details are provided later in this application.
All applicant and member information is kept private and secure.
Click here to access the HSC online application. NOTE: Form is not available yet. You must attend an Open House before submitting.
Note: The application is a Google form. When you fill out a Google Form in your Google account, your progress is automatically saved as a draft for 30 days. This means if you can't complete a form or need to switch devices, you don’t have to start over the next time you open the form. Important: If you’re offline, autosave doesn’t work.
To view a PDF of the application for reference only, click here.