South Arlington Christian Co-op
 

FAQs



Q:

What classes do you offer?

A:

We offer a variety of classes taught by our experienced parents. Parents who instruct are members of SACC and must sign our statement of faith, show competent ability to teach the given subject, and are passionate about children's education. A complete list of current courses can be found on our home page.

Q:

Am I required to volunteer?

A:

SACC is a parent volunteer-based co-op. We ask for each of our families to come with heart to serve as that is the foundation of SACC. One parent must be on campus and is assigned to help in 3 classes leaving one class period “open.” During his/her open class period parents may have a break if they are not needed to sub for someone who is absent. 

Q:

How many weeks does SACC run each semester?

A:

SACC meets every Friday for 13 weeks per semester. The Fall semester begins in August and runs through November with one week off for Fall Break. Our Spring semester begins in January and runs through April with one week off for Spring Break.  

(There are some classes at the high school level which meet before or after the regular semester either in person or via Zoom in order to complete necessary coursework.)

Q:

What is the cost of attending SACC?

A:

Families are required to pay a $125 registration fee each semester.  This nominal fee covers necessary administrative and facility costs required to run SACC. 

Each teacher determines their class fees. Educators are not paid and have no budget to cover supplemental materials other than what is collected in class fees. These fees cover the cost of any materials and supplies a teacher will need to conduct a class over the course of the semester. Please see your class’s course description for any related class fees.

Q:

What ages of students do you serve?

A:

SACC classes serve Nursery through High School age children. We do require that your oldest child be at least in 2nd grade.  Additionally, space in the youngest classrooms fills up very quickly. We recommend that families with younger children below the first grade begin the process of acceptance as early as possible.

Q:

What time do you meet?

A:

Our schedule for the day is:

8:40 am: Worship & Announcements

9:05 am: 1st Period

10:05 am: 2nd Period

11:00 am: Snack Time

11:30 am: 3rd Period

12:30 pm: 4th Period

Q:

How do I join SACC?

A:

Our openings fill up quickly each semester so if you are interested in attending SACC, please fill out an interest survey to let us know soon so we can provide additional information and set up a time to visit. Coming to visit is the best way for us to meet you, answer any questions you might have and for you to see how SACC works on a typical day.

Visits are scheduled in the months of September and October of the fall semester and February and March of the Spring semester. We recommend requesting a visit a month or two in advance.

Q:

What do you believe?

A:

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and in the inerrancy of scripture. We believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and in Christ crucified, buried and risen. We believe that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him. We will always refer to the Bible as our foundational teaching tool.

For more information please see our complete Statement of Faith.

Q:

I have already visited SACC and would like to join. Now what?

A:

Once you have read the code of conduct and have decided that SACC is a good fit for your family, please submit two references as outlined in the packet you received when you visited.  Please ask your references to email us directly at saccdirectors@gmail.com.

Q:

When will I find out if my family is accepted into SACC?

A:

Our ability to accept new families is dependent upon several factors. Determinations will be made no later than one week before the end of our Spring semester. At that point you will receive an invitation to register via email. The $125 family semester registration fee is due when you register and is nonrefundable.

Q:

I have a question not listed here.

A:

Please email us at saccdirectors@gmail.com. We are happy to answer any questions you have about our co-op.