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Independent Christian Academics and Networking
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Member Handbook
“The Philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation is the philosophy of the government in the next.” Abe Lincoln
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Table of ContentsCore Values..................................................................................................................................................3
Statement of Faith.......................................................................................................................................3
Meet the Board...........................................................................................................................................3
Code of Conduct..........................................................................................................................................4
Dress Code...................................................................................................................................................4
Discipline Policy...........................................................................................................................................5
Parent Expectations.....................................................................................................................................5
Conflict Resolution......................................................................................................................................6
Student Expectations...................................................................................................................................6
Membership................................................................................................................................................7
Events..........................................................................................................................................................7
Building Use Rules.......................................................................................................................................8
Coop Schedule.............................................................................................................................................9
Coop Policies...............................................................................................................................................9
Volunteer Responsibilities.........................................................................................................................10
Fees...........................................................................................................................................................12
Final Word.................................................................................................................................................14
Handbook Acceptance...............................................................................................................................15
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Core Values
We believe the primary purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. We believe the primary purpose of parents is to train and disciple their children in the Lord. We believe the purpose of coop is to assist and encourage parents in their homeschool. Therefore, we strive together to:
Live in Love Respect others Serve those around us
Statement of Faith
1. The Bible is the inspired infallible authoritative Word of God. (II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20-21)
2. God is three persons in one – God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God is co-equal and co-eternal. (I John 5:7)
3. Jesus Christ is fully God and man (John 1:1,14) who was:
Born of a virgin. (Matthew 1:18) Led a sinless life. (Hebrews 4:15) Died vicariously on the cross as a substitute for sinful men. (Hebrews 9:15) Rose bodily from the grave. ( Matthew 28:1-7, Acts 2:24) Now reigns with the Father. (Acts 2:33; Hebrews 10:12) Will return visibly and personally to the earth, both in salvation and judgment. (Acts 1:11;
Hebrews 9:28)
4. We are all born with a sinful nature (Romans 5:12) that brings with it a penalty of death (Romans 6:23). Salvation only comes through faith in Jesus Christ as one’s personal Lord and Savior. (Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-10)
5. We recognize the traditional family, consisting of one male and one female parent and one or more children (natural or legal) and anticipated children, all related by the institution of marriage. We recognize the exception of a single parent family. We also recognize traditional morality -- purity before marriage and mutual faithfulness in marriage. (1Corinthians 7:2; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:3)
6. We acknowledge the sanctity of life (each child is a gift from God whose life begins at conception) and the protection of our children both before and after birth. (Matthew 18:5; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2)
Note: Classes are taught from a Christian/biblical worldview. Teachers and members of Leadership are required to agree with and sign Statement of Faith. You are welcome to be a non-voting member of iCAN Homeschool without signing our Statement of Faith.
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Meet the BoardThe Board consists of the following: Pastoral Counsel: Josh Richards, Director: Cindy Fort, Class Coordinator/Web Master: Ruth Moore, Treasurer: Karen Richards, Secretary: , Student Services:The Board’s role is to facilitate the community socially and educationally for students and parents. Members of the board regularly gather to pray, prepare and help plan the co-op.
Code of Conduct
Glorify God“…whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31Do my actions/speech:
Bring glory to God? Set a good example to others of Christ-like behavior? Serve God by serving others?
Love one another“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12
Does nothing out of selfish ambition Considers others as better than him/herself Looks out for the interests of others
Obey authority“Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient…” Titus 3:1
Attitudes and behavior of students are the responsibility of the parents Students listen to teachers when they are speaking Students do not speak out of turn or cause distractions in class room Students honor the authority of teachers and adults at coop, the first time
Respect others“…give preference to one another in honor;” Romans 12:10
Speaks with honor to and about others Does not participate (listening or speaking) in gossip or spreading of rumors Respects other’s personal space and property
Your best efforts“Whatever you do, work heartily as for the Lord and not for men…” Colossians 3:23
Does not give up when an assignment is difficult Invests time and energy
Those who do not follow the Code of Conduct cause disunity or who otherwise bring disrepute shall be biblically confronted by the Board for restoration and, if necessary, removed from membership by unanimous consent of the Board (Matthew 19: 15-20; 2 John 9-11; 1 Corinthians 5:1-5)
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Dress Code
Members should dress appropriately, neatly and modestly during coop and associated activities (field trips, events). In the interest of the group harmony, we ask that each individual consider carefully the wearing of any slogans, sayings, or ideas that might be deemed objectionable or offensive by other members.
Shorts should have an inseam of at least 6 inches. Easy rule of thumb – if your shorts do not touch your fingertips when your hands and laid against your leg, they are too short.
Dresses and skirts should fall to the knee.
Pants should be well fitting, not too tight or too loose, and no holes above the knees or excessive rips and holes. No tights.
No undergarment exposure – be it underwear above the waist of your pants, bras seen through shirts, or exposed bra straps.
Shirts should cover cleavage and the midriff (front and back) even when hands are raised.
No Spaghetti straps – shoulder straps should be at least two fingers wide.
Discipline Policy
All teachers and assistants will demonstrate love, grace, and helpfulness to all students. However, this does not mean that inappropriate behavior or deliberate defiance will be tolerated. Bullying, negative talk to or about another child, name calling, excluding others, unwholesome talk, or behaving in any way that would cause injury to others are behaviors not allowed during any iCAN Homeschool function. No public displays of affection including but not limited to touching or discussions of dating will be allowed at co-op or associated activities (field trips, events).
If behavioral issues arise, the following protocol will be used:
1. The teacher or chaperone will address the problem with the student and notify the parents. If any student causes serious class disruption, he/she will be removed from class that day and taken immediately to the parent. If the parent is not available, the child will be placed in study hall until the parent is located.
2. If the behavior problem persists after parental involvement, the Board will be consulted and a parent/student/board conference will be required. The student may be asked not to return to co-op for a season, on a case-by-case basis.
3. For any behavioral issues beyond the first two measures taken, students will be asked not to return to co-op for the remainder of the year.
Any purposeful acts of violence or vandalism will result in immediate expulsion. We do not anticipate having any problems, but in fairness to all we will adhere to this policy.
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All final decisions will be at the discretion of the Board. This is not an exhaustive list of desired behavior and iCAN Homeschool members should always be guided by Christ’s Golden Rule: So in everything, do unto others what you would have them do unto you.
Parent Expectations
All parents are required to contribute to the co-op's operation for three of the four class periods in one of these ways:
Lead Teacher *required to sign Statement of Faith Co-Teacher *required to sign Statement of Faith Non-Teaching
All non-teaching jobs (class assistant, nursery/toddler, emergency backup, setup, cleanup, and hall monitor) will be assigned by leadership.
• Be on time! This is very important for the co-op to run efficiently.
• Be present on the co-op campus while any of your children are at co-op. In an emergency situation, you can leave the co-op premises if another parent who is at co-op agrees to be responsible for your children at co-op while you are gone; however you must inform a member of leadership of the arrangement and sign a release form. Hardship Co-op participation will only be available to Jr. and Sr. high school students age 12+yrs. The board will review each case individually. We truly desire to serve the community and minister to all the students we can.
• Read over class descriptions to determine the best fit for your child’s abilities. Teachers provide a curriculum best suited to their teaching style. Parents are responsible for having their children participate fully in the class with the expectation of completing all homework. Failure to do so is disrespectful to the teacher who has prepared for the class and the other class students participating, as many times full participation plays a role in the progress of each class. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep all grade records. Teachers may or may not provide grades for their classes and are not expected to. Any grades provided by teachers are left to the sole discretion of the parent to keep for their own records. Parents should make decisions for classes chosen based on the needs of their children and are responsible for making sure their child will thrive in each class chosen based on their child’s needs. If a class looks challenging, parents should be certain they are willing to require their child to participate fully in the class.
• The Code of Conduct is a very important policy to uphold. As we strive to be a good example to our children, it is important that we remember to follow the Code of Conduct fully. Gossip in particular, cannot be tolerated. Conflict will always arise when we are doing the work of the Lord, but should be handled according to Matthew 18.
Conflict Resolution
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Unfortunately, personality conflicts and misunderstandings can happen. It is important that we agree on how to deal with these situations, should they arise.
Based on Matthew 18, if conflict arises, parents and teachers should seek to resolve the issue on their own. Gossip is not an option. If either party is unsatisfied or resolution cannot be met, the parties then need to seek the assistance of the Director. As a last resort, the conflict will be taken to the Board and they will make the final decision. What is true for the student is also true for co-op parents: This is not an exhaustive list of desired behavior and co-op members should always be guided by Christ’s Golden Rule: So in everything, do unto others what you would have them do unto you.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to contribute to the co-op's operation in these ways: 1. Abide by the code of conduct, for His glory! 2. Clean up classrooms at the end of each class period prior to dismissal. 3. Participate in co-op set-up or clean-up according to each family’s job assignments.
Students must remain in their classroom for the allotted class time. Students are not allowed to wander through the building. Any student found not in a class without an excuse will be taken immediately to their parent to be returned to class.
Students must participate in the classes they have been assigned to. No skipping of classes is allowed. Children caught skipping a class will be taken to their parent immediately and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
The study hall is a quiet study area. Please be respectful of students who are studying; conversations between students should wait until co-op is over, or during breaks.
Students are not to be in unused classrooms or offices.
Be prompt to class. This is extremely important! The teachers work hard to prepare to teach and have a limited time in each class.
Remember to complete assignments!
Electronic devices on your person or carried in your purse must be silenced and used only for the sole purpose of time management before class begins or after class ends. This includes but in not limited to MP3 players/iPods, cell phones, or tablets. Verifying incoming calls, reading or sending of text messages during class time will be cause for your phone to be collected by the teacher or assistant, and your parent will have to pick it up at the end of the co-op day from the admin table. If there are multiple violations of this rule, you will be required to leave your phone with your parent. At the discretion of the teacher, some classes may be allowed at certain times to use electronic devices for specific purposes, but this will be explained by individual teachers. Video games are not permitted at co-op or associated activities.
No gum is allowed! No food or drink outside the large multi-purpose room for the purpose of snack/meal time.
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Membership
iCAN Homeschool shall be composed of home educating families who desire to affiliate and operate with a Biblical Christian worldview defined through the faith statement. iCAN Homeschool activities and meetings will be conducted with Christian emphasis. All classes will be taught from a biblical standpoint. Members acknowledge that they are aware of our Statement of Faith and will adhere to the membership code of conduct and policies and procedures outlined in the Member Handbook. Each member family will be responsible to see that their children’s manner and dress are Christ-honoring. Profanity and immodesty are not acceptable.
Events
Fall and Spring Service Projects: Opportunities for members to bless the community through service.
Science Fair (early January) Science fairs teach about more than students learning more about their favorite science content. Science fair projects allow students to practice scientific thinking and problem-solving, improvise when a procedure doesn’t work out as predicted, present science findings to others, and constructively critique each other’s work.
Fall Formal (early December) In order to promote community formals are no-dance, no-date. The Planning Committee, with student participation, will choose the activity, location and theme.
Christmas Party (mid December) Food, fun and gift exchange
Spring Formal (early March) In order to promote community formals are no-dance, no-date. The planning committee, with student participation, will choose the activity, location and theme.
End of Year Celebration (mid May) an opportunity to share the student’s accomplishments with an art show, choir performance, class presentations, and drama production.
Graduation Commencement Ceremony Pomp and Circumstance, presenting of the colors (possibly with color guard), pastoral invocation, guest speaker, video slideshow, conferring of diplomas by parents, reception with a table per graduate, and food.
Family events Activities for the whole family such as family game night, parties or field trips.
Mom's Night Out Moms sign up to coordinate. It can be an evening out, or a meet-up to fellowship at someone’s home.
Events are not guaranteed or limited by the above list. If you have an idea for an event please contact the Coordinator. Most events need volunteers to serve on a planning committee. Please prayerfully consider which events you can help coordinate.
Building Use Rules
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It is an incredible privilege to be able to meet at Cornerstone Community Church. We must use great stewardship over this facility. It is the responsibility of every family to do their part to ensure that they invite us back next year! Every day after co-op, we must leave the church in the same condition or better than we found it. Let us make it our aim to bless them with our presence.
1. Freestanding candles, devices that might overload electrical circuits, or anything else that might be deemed a fire hazard are prohibited.
2. Nothing may be attached to walls, pews, ceilings, or floors that might cause damage to same. All decorations must be removed after event.
3. Smoking, alcoholic beverages, and profanity are prohibited at all times inside the building and on the property.
4. Cornerstone musical instruments may not be used for any purpose ,with the exception of the piano for music classes, by anyone without the express written permission from Cornerstone. Do not place anything on top of the instruments, including candles, dishes, plants, decorations, furniture, etc. Do not use piano benches for anything other than their intended purpose.
5. Renter may be assessed a reasonable fee to repair damage of any kind inflicted during rental use of the building.
6. Renters and event participants are not allowed in any of the sound booth areas.7. It is the responsibility of the renters to keep all children off stage areas and out of unlocked
closets and storage cabinets.8. Renters are required to remain in areas specified in the agreement. Renters are responsible for
keeping group participants confined to those areas. 9. Cornerstone is not responsible for any personal possessions belonging to renters or those
attending events sponsored by them. Do not leave valuables such as pocketbooks, clothing, books, etc. unattended.
10. In the interests of security, the church staff, may, at their discretion, politely question those on the premises. Renters are also requested to leave the doors locked after the event has started to ensure safety and to politely direct visitors with church business to the church office using the speaker system in the front room. Renters are also encouraged to alert a church staff member if anyone arouses their suspicion and/or call 911 if they feel at all uncomfortable.
11. Children may be present only in the direct care of responsible adults. They must never be left unattended on church premises at any time.
12. No gum, food, drinks, markers, tape, or sharp objects that could cause damage to the chairs, carpets or walls are allowed in the sanctuary.
13. No gum, food or drinks (with the exception of water) are allowed in the class rooms (except the large multi-purpose room and the coffee shop).
14. Food and drinks will only be allowed in the coffee shop and the multi-purpose room must be vacuumed upon the conclusion of the meal time.
15. No gum is allowed.16. Balls of any kind, Frisbees, and other objects that are meant to be thrown are not allowed inside
the building.17. Do not adhere duct tape to the floor. If tape must be used for class purposes, please use a tape
that will not leave residue causing damage to the floor and remove all tape promptly after use. 18. Air conditioning is only to be adjusted by Cornerstone staff. 19. Renter is responsible for providing all classroom supplies and paper products (napkins, cups,
plates, plastic ware, etc.) that will be used during the rental.20. At the conclusion of each event, upon leaving the building, you must make certain that:
Trash is disposed of properly in the dumpster on the corner of the property. The room is returned to its condition before the meeting unless instructed otherwise –
including the arrangement of tables, chairs and all other items.
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If the kitchen is used: All eating and preparation surfaces are washed clean. Coffee grounds are disposed of in the trash, not in the sink. All dishes or other kitchen items are washed, dried, and put away. No food items are to be left on the premises or in the refrigerator or freezer.Garbage disposal is cleared.
All lights and appliances are turned off. All doors are locked.
Co-op Schedule9:00 am Board Arrival and Prayer9:15-9:45 Set-up Team9:30-9:45 Co-op Arrival & Sign-In9:45-9:55 Morning Assembly10:00-10:55 1st Period 11:00-11:55 2nd Period 12:00-12:40 Lunch12:45-1:40 3rd Period1:45-2:40 4th Period2:40-3:15 Clean-Up Team3:15-3:30 Board Briefing
Co-op Policies
CommunicationOur main form of communication will be email. Members are to check email throughout the week but at least once on Wednesday before co-op. Members are to check website often or set profile to receive calendar and forum updates via email.
Child Safety/Background Check All adults who will attend coop or associated activities (field trips, events) are required to submit to a background check. Fee for background check is $10. All adults who will attend coop are required to attend child safety training. Members are required to give full disclosure to the Board of any one in the member household who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony. Final decisions regarding ability to participate in the co-op will be based on Cornerstone’s recommendation in accordance with their insurance and board’s discretion.
Every adult who will attend co-op or associated activities, such as field trips or events, is required to take Youth Protection Training and submit a copy of completion form before attending or participate in Teacher Training or Parent Orientation for group Youth Protection training.
Science Policy Science classes will be taught from a creation science/ biblical worldview.
End of Day Policy Once co-op has ended for the day, be prompt in gathering up your children and belongings and relocate outside to socialize. This will allow the clean-up crew to complete their duties.
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Substitute Policy If you have a situation where you won’t be able to fulfill your responsibilities at coop please use the following guidelines for finding a substitute. 1. Plan early. If you know of your absence find a substitute ASAP! 2. If you’re an assistant or co-teacher, contact the current lead teacher for your class so they know of your absence. 3. As a last resort, if you are unable to find a substitute via email or word of mouth among class assistants or floaters, please contact the class coordinator by calling or texting. The responsibility falls on you to help find coverage during your absence.
Sick Policy Do unto others as you would have them do unto you (Luke 6:31). Please be considerate of others regarding your child(ren) and illnesses. We don’t want coop to be a source of sickness. If you or your children are sick or recovering from an illness, please do not attend coop that day. People with the following symptoms should not attend: 1. Fever or vomiting (within the last twenty-four hours) 2. Colored mucus 3. Diarrhea or nausea 4. Eye drainage Virus or infection (known to be contagious) 5. Head lice or Ring worm This is not an exhaustive list. Please use good judgment for the protection of all the families, so we can provide the highest quality program for all the children.
Hardship Participation PolicyHardship Co-op participation will only be available to Jr. and Sr. high school students age 12+yrs. To qualify for “Hardship iCAN Co-op Participation”, a family will have to fulfill these criteria:
1. Be a member of the iCAN homeschool group (and have read and signed the parent handbook).2. Parents are unable to commit to being on campus due to responsibilities that keep them from
doing so, not simply because of personal preference, and be willing to explain these special circumstances.
3. A parent who IS on campus for the day will need to agree to serve as the temporary “guardian” for the teen(s).
4. A Hardship Co-op Participation Request needs to be filled out and sent to the board for prayer and review.
Jr. and Sr. High school students (if approved by the board for Hardship Participation) will be able to enroll in classes during open enrollment, after class list has been secured. While we are still small, teens most probably will be able to get in the classes they want! There will no other restrictions for these teens, other than abiding by the handbook (which all the students agree to do!)
The board will review each case individually. We truly desire to serve the community and minister to all the students we can.
Co-op Closure Policy We will make determinations about closings due to weather conditions by 7:00 a.m. on co-op days. Co-op participants will be placed in an e-mail loop which will be our main means of communication. Please check your e-mail by 7:30 a.m. on co-op days for any special notices about bad weather. We will be following Springtown ISD weather closures.
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Volunteer Responsibilities
Board Member Responsibilities Board Members are volunteer parents who operate under pastoral oversight and receive a ¾ vote of present members at annual business meeting . Grace and gratitude should be shown to those parents who lovingly volunteer their time and service to participate in the board. The expectation of a Board Member is to uphold the policies and procedures included in the Handbook, hold regular meetings that shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, and to provide community among students and parents. The Board shall be authorized to call a Special Membership meeting provided notice is given two weeks in advance.
Members interested in seeking a board position should make their desire known to Current Board Members for consideration of being added to the ballot for the next academic year.
Director Provides oversight Responsible to facilitating all board meetings, and the Annual Business Meeting. Is the authorized signer, along with the Assistant Director and Treasurer, on all iCAN
Homeschool Bank accounts. Aids Treasurer in formulating annual budget Communicates action, if any, which needs to be taken regarding a specific situation that requires
sensitivity. Upon retirement, provides training and essential documentation to the incoming Director.
Treasurer Responsible and accountable for all funds in cash, check, PayPal, or donation format. Collects fees Disperses supply money to teachers Reconciles the monthly Bank statement to ensure accuracy and balancing of accounts. Maintains accurate information and documentation with the Bank. Provide summary of iCAN Academy account at each Board meeting. Provides a year-to-date annual report of the iCAN Academy account and presents it to the
membership at the Annual Business Meeting. Is an authorized signer on all Bank accounts, along with the Director and Assistant Director Pays all iCAN Academy bills in a timely manner, no later than the due date. Provides training, essential documentation and any software in his/her possession, upon
retirement, to the incoming Treasurer.
Class Coordinator Assists Director as needed to set class list and schedules Liaison to hired teachers Ensure each class has a two adult minimum. Assist Teachers to cover unforeseen absences.
Student Services Organize planning meetings of student council Provide event details to be added to calendar
Website Coordinator
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Provides training for directors and other official representatives on proper access and use of the web site.
Ensures necessary documents and events are posted on the website. Keeps website up-to-date and edits as needed. Provides training, essential documentation and any software in his/her possession, upon
retirement, to the incoming Website Coordinator.
Secretary Takes minutes at all board meetings, business meetings and emergency meetings. Provides a typed summery report to all board members following each meeting. Oversees all forms of communication with member families concerning alerts, and other
announcements in cooperation with the iCAN Homeschool Director.
Lead Teacher responsibilities include: • Participate in website training• Add class description (if possible before open enrollment) and syllabus to web page. • Plan and submit lesson plans each semester. Due date for first semester of 2016-17 is Thursday,
August 25th. • Communicate weekly with parents. Be sure to copy class coordinator on emails.• Arrive to class early make sure room is set up appropriately. • Purchase class supplies and submit receipts to treasurer *note parents may add or drop students
two weeks before start of class.• Come prepared for each class session. • Make sure that the coop is providing any needed materials for class, not the church. • Follow substitute policy and make arrangements for your class lessons to be covered. • Return class to the condition it was in upon arrival. • Report behavior and homework issues appropriately to parent and the class coordinator.
Co-Teacher Responsibilities Include: • Plan lesson plans together with teacher • Arrive to class early and check in with the teacher and make sure room is set up appropriately. • Help teach class, purchase supplies, and make copies as needed. • Help facilitate class projects • Make sure the classroom is tidy and restored to original order before dismissing students. • Help set up for class and return it to the condition it was in when arriving. • Fill in for the teacher when he or she cannot come to class.
Class Assistant Assistant responsibilities include: • Arrive to class on time. • Help facilitate class projects and accompany younger students on bathroom trips. • Help set up for class and return it to the condition it was in when arriving. • Help address behavior concerns in the classroom. • Fill in for the teacher/co-teacher when he/she cannot come to class.
Nursery Assistant Nursery assistants make it possible for parents with babies and small children to teach coop classes. Nursery assistant responsibilities include: • Hold, read to, and play with the babies.
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• Find a replacement if you will be absent. • Use co-op snacks, or those provided by parents. Please do not use snacks that belong to the church. • Sanitize toys and baby equipment. • Leave classroom in the condition it was in when arriving.
Set up Assignments May Include: • Arrives at 9:30 to help set up. • Set up tables & chairs (this depends on the need each morning) • Set up white boards • Signs posted on each room door with tape • Anything else the co-op administrator may need assistance with
Clean-up Assignments Include: • Move / break down any tables / chairs as needed • Signs REMOVED, return to Admin desk • Wipe down tables • Gathering trash to be taken to the dumpster. • Return white boards to storage.
FeesAnnual Registration Fee NON-REFUNDABLE annual $25 fee per family due at registration.
Coop Per Child Fees Child fees of $20 per child are paid per semester and are NON-REFUNDABLE .
Class FeesClass fees will vary please see class description for amount of each class. Class fees will be collected per semester. Class fees are NON-REFUNDABLE after time to drop or add a class has passed.
Background Check FeeBackground check is a NON-REFUNDABLE $10 fee per adult who will be in attendance at co-op or associated activities such as field trips or events.
Event and Field Trip FeeFees vary according to participation and type of activity.
All payments must be current for students to attend class.
Final WordClasses from a Biblical Standpoint We operate with a Biblical Christian worldview defined through the faith statement. When you register for classes in our group, all of our activities and meetings will be conducted with Christian emphasis. All classes will be taught from a biblical standpoint. With your signature, you acknowledge that you are aware of our Statement of Faith and will adhere to the membership code of conduct and parent expectations. Parents are responsible to ensure their students are aware of and adhere to membership code of conduct and student expectations.
Add/Drop/Change Policy
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The deadline to add, drop or change a class is the end of registration date. In the event, you must fill out an add, drop, or change-class form and turn this into the Class Coordinator.
Leave of Absence Families may need to leave co-op due to unforeseen circumstances. In order to hold your place in the co-op, please contact the Director. Every situation is different. Therefore decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Handbook Acceptance
I have read and understand the contents of this handbook and will act in accord with these policies and procedures as a condition of my being a member and or co-op volunteer with ICAN Homeschool. I hereby accept the iCAN Homeschool Member Handbook, as written, on the date stated below.
I hereby accept the iCAN Homeschool Member Handbook, as written, on the date stated below.
Parent Signature Date Parent Signature Date
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Student Student
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Additional Students may sign on the back of this form.
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