What ages are included in the co-op?
Families with students in grades K-12 are invited to join the co-op. We provide parent-volunteers to care for younger siblings of students in the nursery and preschool (unless a parent prefers to keep their child with them). Families must have a child Kindergarten age (as of September 1st of the current school year) or older in order to participate in our co-op.
Who does CVHSC aim to serve?
In accordance with our mission statement, our co-op exists to support families as they independently home-educate their children. We desire to build a strong, connected community of families and cultivate an environment where we foster a love of learning and most importantly, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Who is eligible to join the co-op?
We welcome families who have at least one child at least age 5 by September 1 of the current school year whom they are independently homeschooling. All families offered membership must agree to CVHSC Statement of Faith and Policies.
When and where do you meet?
Our Barker location meets for 9 weeks on Fridays only in the Fall & Spring at Greenacres Baptist Church and our Dishman locations meets for 9 weeks on Tuesdays only at Dishman Baptist Church in Spokane Valley. Schedules vary between each location but are generally 9:30am-1:00pm.
Can I choose which location to enroll in?
We will make every effort to place your family in your preferred location as space allows, however it is not guaranteed.
Can I attend both locations?
Effective Fall 2024, if space allows, we are able to offer dual-enrollment at both of our locations. Before we’re able to accommodate a new family in a dual-enrollment capacity, we will accommodate any current members wishing to attend both locations before spots will be offered to a new incoming family. Additionally, new families wishing to enroll in a dual enrollment capacity must attend our co-op for at least two sessions before we are able to offer dual enrollment.
Do I need to teach a class?
While all families must participate in the co-op, no one is required to teach. We want parents to feel led to teach and share their gifts, talents and passions in their class.
We are a cooperative, meaning it takes everyone to make co-op happen. Parents must be actively involved during the co-op for a minimum of 2-3 hours, either by teaching a class, helping in a class, volunteering for set-up/clean-up, among other volunteer duties.
Parents who feel they need to accompany their special needs child to actively assist them during the hours of co-op as an aide, are exempt from these rules. However, you may be asked to assist in their class if needed.
Can I drop the kids off? Do we have to stay for lunch?
This co-op requires fully engaged parental participation in order to work. Therefore, parents must remain on-site with their children. In a legitimate emergency situation, please talk with the leadership team.
Do I have to sign up for the co-op to participate in field trips & events?
You must be fully enrolled in our co-op in order to participate in these activities.
How does class registration work?
Class lists will be available a few weeks prior to the start of each session. Class enrollment is not final until the registration fees and class fees have been paid. Any class fees must be paid by the dates indicated on the form.
How much does it cost?
We have 2 enrollment options:
- Annual Membership:
- Enrollment in both fall & spring session: $130/family, priority re-enrollment each fall. This option is only available to families who enroll for fall session.
- If you choose (and are offered) dual enrollment, the cost is $260/family for the entire school year. Dual enrollment is only available to be offered to families who have attended co-op for 2 consecutive sessions.
- Session-only Membership:
- Enrollment in one session of co-op. Cost is $75/family, re-enrollment occurs when registration opens to new & waiting list families and spots are not guaranteed.
- If you choose (and are offered) dual enrollment, the cost is $150/family for the enrolled session. Dual enrollment is only available to be offered to families who have attended co-op for 2 consecutive sessions.
Are my registration and class fees refundable?
Family registration fees are 50% refundable until the parent volunteer surveys are due (usually about 7 weeks before co-op starts). Background check fees and class fees are non-refundable.
How do I sign up?
Please let us know you are interested by filling out a waiting list application located on our website here: CVHSC Waiting List Application
You will be contacted by a CVHSC board member when we have openings at the location(s) you indicate on your application. Waiting list families are added based on availability in their child’s grade group(s), we make sure there is room for each participating child in their family.