Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Christian to join?
No, Elevation Home School Co-op is open to anyone who wants to join! Elevation Co-op was founded on the principle that the Christian faith is inseparable from any part of our lives, including education. Therefore many of our courses provide foundational academics as taught from a Biblical worldview.
Do I have to teach a class if I join?
Elevation Home School Co-op is a cooperative environment. As such, we rely on parents to fill the many roles that we have at the Co-op. These roles include teachers, teaching assistants, setting up and tearing down, and nursery workers, to name a few. Parent teachers are essential to keeping class costs low. Elevation Co-op is a great place to learn to teach a class as you will have a teaching assistant and help from your class coordinator.
What age groups do you offer classes for?
We offer classes for preschool through high school. Nursery is also available for parents with very young children while they are teaching or aiding with classes.
What does it cost to attend Elevation Co-op?
There is a non-refundable co-op deposit of $100 per family. This is due no later than July 1st, or when you sign up, if later than July 1st. This pays for our facility rent and insurance.
Other than this set fee, costs depend on what classes you choose to enroll in. We try to keep costs as low as possible by relying on Co-op members to teach classes. We attempt to keep most classes between $30-$80. If we need to bring in an outside teacher, class fees will be higher to compensate them for their time. Prices are listed for each class so you can see the cost before you enroll.
When do you meet?
We meet on Wednesdays from September till April at Clearfield Community Church in Clearfield.
Do I need to be at the Co-op when my child is there?
Yes, Elevation Co-op is not a drop off program. A parent is expected to help teach classes and at least be present at the Co-op whenever their child is in a class.
Do I need to be present for the entire day?
No. Just sign up for the classes you are interested in. You will only need to be present for the classes that you teach and those that your child attends.
What is the attendance policy?
Elevation Co-op does not have a mandatory attendance policy. As a homeschool Co-op, we celebrate the great flexibility that homeschooling gives to families to take vacations during the off-season. However, we do ask that members are courteous and give ample warning when they will be absent so that substitutes can be found for the classes they teach and teachers can take their children's absence into account in any lesson planning.
What is a normal class size?
Historically most K-8 classes are between 5-15 students and high school classes have been between 3-8 students, but may vary from year to year.
Are all of your classes taught by parents?
Most of our classes are taught by parents in the Co-op. We occasionally offer classes taught by outside teachers such as Guitar, High School Biology and Physics Labs, and Spanish.
When and how can I pay for classes?
A non-refundable deposite of $100 is due by July 1st, or when you sign-up after that date.
Parents are expected to pay for the semester's classes at the start of the semester. We accept cash, check, and other online payment methods.
Many parents in our Co-op participate in homeschool-friendly distance learning programs such as "My Tech High" and "Harmony". These programs reimburse parents for most classes that are taught at Elevation Co-op.
How do I join Elevation Co-op?
Please use the
"Contact Us" page to let us know that you are interested and tell us a little about yourself and what you want from Elevation Co-op. This will expedite your approval. After that, you can register through the webpage. Just click the "Sign In" button in the top right corner of the webpage and then click "Register". Follow the instructions to sign up!
I am registered for the Co-op! Now what?
Once you are fully registered, click the "Sign In" button again and enter your username and password. You can now sign up for classes by selecting the class you are interested in via the "Classes" drop-down menu and sign up for field trips via the "Activities" drop-down menu. The "Sign In" button will also now say "My Info" where you can go to keep track of your classes and watch video tutorials on how to use the website.
I still have more questions!
Please feel free to send us a message via the
interest page. We do our best to answer your questions and get back to you in a timely manner!