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For the Spring 2024 Term there is a membership fee of $200. Half will be due when you sign up for membership, and the other half will be due in early February before Spring Term starts. There will also be a small supply fee for some classes or field trips. We are non profit volunteer-based organization and the fee is used for space rental, insurance, general supplies and document fees. 

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We can currently take PayPal, Venmo and checks. PayPal is available though the website when you check your balance. If you would like to use Venmo or send us a check, please contact us via email at payments@roundtablehomeschool.org.

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When parents teach classes, this will be considered their volunteer contribution to the collective. There may be times when we want a member of the community to come in a teach a specific subject, and they may be compensated financially.

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We will have once weekly meetings during our 8-week sessions, which will last from morning to early afternoon. We hope to offer 3 class periods of about an hour each. Each class period, students will have at least 2 choices of which class to attend for their age group. Participation is voluntary, so if a child is having a hard day, they may choose to leave the class and go be with their parent. We meet in a location where there is space for us to eat lunch together after classes, and we have an ourdoor area for free play.

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Other events will include: park days, board game meetups, field trips, indoor recreation (Get Air, DEFY, Eugene Science Center, etc.), hikes, themed parties, and more.

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Yes. Round Table is secular and apolitical.  Classe subjects will be chosen based on the shared priorities and values of our members.  In general, we will also prioritize choosing secular meeting spaces when possible.

However, it is worth noting that at some point, especially in the older grades, big ideas may be discussed, including topics such as beliefs, religion and politics. In these cases, teachers should provide guidance reminding students that people of good will may hold differing opinions on such matters. Our shared values and mutual respect should guide all interactions. We believe that a true community is one in which we can respectfully discuss things about which we may disagree. Please see our Participation Agreement for more details.

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Most parents should expect to teach or assistant teach at least one class during the year. Assistant teachers simply come to class and facilate whatever the teacher is doing. During sessions when they are not teaching/assisting, help with set up or tear down is appreciated.  These volunteer activities will be scheduled. Volunteer hours will probably be between 10-20.

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Generally parents are expected to remain nearby, as kids' participation is voluntary and they are free to leave and go to their parent if they wish. Kids who are old enough to self-manage may not need their parents to stay, as long as parents have no volunteer tasks. However, parents are still responsible for their own children. Round Table as an organization does not assume responsibility for your child. We are not a child-care facility.

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Yes. All teachers and assistant teachers will be required to have a background check which will be payed for by the group. We believe it's of utmost importance for the safety of our children to have this basic safeguard in place. We use a third-party service, Coeus Global.

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While children may receive some form of feedback on their progress, we do not give grades or credits.  Our focus, as we design our classes, is to give students a chance to expand their experience, and learn new concepts, all while creating space for them to have social interactions with other Round Table parents and kids. We prioritize social and cultural growth over academic rigor in our classes. (However, according to Oregon Law, parents of homeschooled high schoolers may, at their own discretion, assign credit based on the work their student has completed.)