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Rise Up is a non-profit 501(c)3, non-denominational Christian homeschool organization providing classes and enrichment activities to the homeschool community in the North Metro area of Minnesota.

Please visit our Mission & Values tab to read and learn more about who we are.

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We are meeting at

           Crossroads Covenant Church in Columbus, Minnesota on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30-4:30.   The church address is 17445 Notre Dame Street NE, Forest Lake, MN  55025.   Google Maps

Rise Up is not affiliated with the church we operate out of.

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Tuition & Fees:

This NON-REFUNDABLE fee is collected once per year/per student to cover administrative costs such as rent, insurance, marketing, technology, and other costs:

                                $85.00/student - yearly membership fee

The following tuition fees are collected yearly for each class:  (Tuition & supply fees are non-refundable after 07/31/2024)

• $98.00 - 30 minute class fee
• $196.00 - 1 hour class fee
• $294.00 - 1.5 hour class fee
• $392.00 - 2 hour class fee
• $630.00 - Early Education - 3-hour classes (Preschools, Kindergarten, First Grade)
• $1,050.00 - Private Reading Tutoring fees ($37.50/hour)
• $ 700  - Private Music lessons ($25/half-hour)

 Other Fees:

Families are responsible for purchasing textbooks and covering the costs for all supplies needed to participate in the class.  These supply fees vary by class and are listed among the information found in the class descriptions.  

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Payment is required as a condition of participating in classes and events at Rise Up, and all payments are expected to be submitted on or before their due date.  The website's accounting capacity allows you easy access to your outstanding balance and payment schedule along with tabs to submit payments electronically.  Non-payment or consistent late payments may result in suspension of involvement in classes or events at Rise Up.

Classes offered at Rise Up are year-long courses and will be billed for the year.  Payment will be split into four installments which will be payable over an eight-month period following the payment schedule below: 

Registration fees are due at registration and are NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances.

July 31, 2024, is the final day to cancel classes.  After this date, NO Refunds will be given.

        June 1, 2024 - Payment #1- 23% of billing

        August 1, 2024 - Payment #2 - 31% of billing (includes supply fees to begin prepping for classes)

        November 1, 2024 - Payment #3 - 23% of billing

        January 1, 2025 - Payment #4 - 23% of billing

       NOTE: A $25 fee will be added for payments received after these dates.

Online payments are preferred, but arrangements can be made for the receipt of cash or checks.  Remember, payment by check and/or mailed payments will take longer to receive and process, delaying access to registration and enrollment approvals.

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If your child's behavior becomes overly disruptive in any way while on the Rise Up campus, you will be notified of the problem by your child's teacher or the Director/Assistant Director so that you may work with your child to correct it.  Rise Up participation is considered to be a privilege, which may be revoked if behavior problems remain uncorrected.  Should this happen, no refund will be issued.

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Rise Up is an actively involved community of parents and instructors who work together in both the day-to-day and behind-the-scenes functions of the organization. Every family will be required to help with different Rise Up activities to help our organization run smoothly.

Examples of these functions include (but are not limited to):

• Instructing and assisting in classes
• Setting up and tearing down
• Food sales and other fundraising activities and events
• Cleaning classrooms, common areas, and grounds
• Monitoring buildings and grounds to ensure a safe, respectful, and clean environment for both the rental property and the families involved
• Administration Projects
• Mentorship to families new to homeschooling and also our community

VOLUNTEERING GUIDELINES:

• REQUIRED PER SEMESTER:  2 volunteer hours for every 1 hour you have a student enrolled in a class - 20-hour family max/semester
• Responsible students in Grades 9-12 can fill some limited volunteer positions (at the administrator's discretion)
• Families can buy out their volunteer hours at a rate of $35/hour.
• Families are responsible for covering the shifts they sign up for.  If you are unable to work for any reason, you MUST find a substitute to cover the hours. 
  • NOTE:  A $50 fee will be charged per hour for 'abandoned' shifts.

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The safety of all Rise Up families is the first priority when determining if Class Days should be held during Extreme Weather Events.  The decision to close on Class Days is a serious one, and it affects all of our families in many different ways.  We do not want to cancel our classes if necessary, however, it is more important for our families to remain safe and off the roads when driving conditions become dangerous.

In the case of Extreme Weather conditions, Rise Up will follow the same CLOSURE status as the Forest Lake School District.

In the event that Forest Lake DELAYS the start of classes, Rise Up will open and operate as normal at 8:30 A.M.

One Monday and/or one Tuesday closure will be considered a Snow Day and will not be made up.

If it is necessary to cancel more than one Monday or Tuesday Class Day in a year, the decision to make up a canceled Class Day will be made by the Board with the best interests of the entire organization in mind.

No refunds will be given for weather-related class day cancellations.

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Families can make their own decisions regarding attending classes based on existing or impending weather conditions.

No refunds will be made for any decision to miss a class day if Rise Up classes are in session.