Question 1

General Information

Accepted Answer

We are so excited that you are interested in Connections Homeschool Co-Op. Most classes are taught by licensed teachers or professionals in their field! This is a great opportunity to supplement your child's education or let a professional instruct your child while he/she learns and interacts alongside their peers. The small class size and student/teacher ratio make for an exciting learning environment. 
Location:
Connections Homeschool Co-Op meets at LifePoint Community Church (1785 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC).
 
Time:
Connections Homeschool Co-Op meets from 9am to 12pm on Mondays.
 
Class Length:
Classes are 50 minutes in length.
 
Student Drop-off:
Connections Homeschool Co-Op is drop-off only. Parents/guardians or siblings should not remain with student. If a parent/guardian or sibling wishes to stay with student, they will need to sit in their vehicle or on the porch area.

Question 2

Class Schedule/Yearly Calendar

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Each class is 50 minutes in length with a 10 minute break between classes.
 
Weekly Schedule:
9am - Biology, Creative Writing or Middle School Science
10am - World History, Founding Principles of the US & NC, Spanish 2 or Globetrotters
11am - Public Speaking & Debate, Child Development, Entrepreneurship or Spanish 1
Study hall is available during the 10am time slot.
 
Yearly Calendar:
Click HERE to download a copy of our Academic Calendar for 2021/2022.

Question 3

Class Descriptions

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Available for Middle School Only 
Globetrotters: Globetrotters is a course which opens students' minds to new cultures through multidisciplinary experiences. Students will study a biome, a country within that biome, and will explore through science, geography, music, art, and writing. They will engage in cooking experiences and will taste foods from each of the countries. Assignments will include science labs, special projects, presentations, and more.
 
Middle School Science: In this course we will spend a semester on a physical science (Chemistry), and a semester on a life science (Marine Biology). During our first semester we will explore the basics of chemistry. Through simple experimentation and interactive learning we will discover how our world is affected by molecular-level changes. We will also develop safe lab habits and learn about people who played a significant role in the history of chemistry. During our second semester we will learn about creatures of the deep as we discover much more about our world's oceans. We will explore marine life, perform experiments, and gain a greater appreciation for the sea!
 
Available for Middle School and High School
Spanish 1: This Spanish 1 class will be tailored to the true beginner. In addition to exploring Spanish-speaking countries and cultures, participants will gain skills such as: greeting someone, introducing him/herself, expressing his/her intentions and motivations, saying what he or she likes and can do, describing places and locations, talking about the weather. This class will require significant student participation in both speaking and writing.
 
Creative Writing: In this course, students will have the opportunity to grow their writing skills while exploring different styles of writing. We'll cover poetry, narration, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and many other types of writing. We will have fun, hands-on assignments that will provide inspiration for your student(s) to fulfill the writing prompt each week. If your student enjoys this style of communication, or if they're interested in growing in this area of communication, this could be a great course for them!
 
Spanish 2: This course will pick up where we left off in our 2020-2021 Spanish class. We will continue to progress in our conversational speaking and listening skills, as well as exploring the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. We will increase in our abilities to read and comprehend Spanish, as well as translate from English to Spanish and vice-versa.
 
Child Development: Students will experience the subject of child development from a multidisciplinary perspective with study of the physical, cognitive, and social aspects of development from conception to age five. As we learn theory and principles in class, they will create a Baby Book which follows the development of their "babies" as we learn the gender, hold a baby shower, learn party planning and etiquette, and have milestone checkups. Students will get a turn to take a baby simulator home to put their skills to the test. Students will explore careers and learn to prepare lesson plans as they teach an in-person group of preschoolers.
 
Entrepreneurship: In this course, your child will have the opportunity to create their very own business. We'll spend time each week creating everything they must know to become a thriving business owner. We'll discuss everything from what an entrepreneur is, how to budget for a business, creating a business plan, drafting and creating business documents, to how to host a networking event. If your child is showing any interest in becoming an entrepreneur this could be a great chance for them to test out their ideas.
 
Available for High School Only
Biology: This Biology course is designed to examine aspects of the living world. Students will be exposed to a wide range of topics such as beginning cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy, and ecology. Lab time will be spent conducting inquiry labs,activities with the microscope, and the dissection of animals such as a frog, earthworm, perch, crayfish, and fetal pig.Students will be challenged to develop scientific thinking and reasoning skills throughout the course year through both lecture and collaborative group activities. This course satisfies the high school requirement for a Biology and lab credit.
 
World History: From the beginning of civilization to the 20th century rise of globalism, World History and Cultures enables your child to see God’s purpose and plan in human events. Your child will study the beginning of nations at the Tower of Babel, the beginning of writing in Sumer, the rise of republican government in Rome, the revival of humanities in the Renaissance, the rise of exploration from Europe, and the consequences of Communism in Russia. With timelines of events, over 300 photographs of important people and places in history, section and chapter reviews, plus maps of the world, your child will have a firm grasp of world events and cultures.
 
Founding Principles of the US and NC: In “Founding Principles of the US and NC” you will learn about the building blocks of the American republic, the branches of our government, the competing political views in our society, and how the federal and state governments function. In this course we will interact with the textbook as well as our founding documents. This course does meet high school requirements and will reflect high school level academic expectations.
 
Public Speaking and Debate: The “Public Speaking & Debate” course will prepare you to give oral presentations in front of groups. This course will give you instruction and an opportunity to learn an important and necessary life skill that benefits education as well as your eventual career. Many jobs and hobbies require a public speaking element, not to mention the rise of video creation in the digital age. You simply must learn how to communicate with an audience. Your mechanics in presenting matter and so does your content, this course aims to address both.

Question 4

Individual Class Syllabus

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To download invividual class Syllabi click HERE.

Question 5

Tuition and Fees

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Tuition:
We have made our classes very affordable for families. Each class has the following tuition breakdown:
Fall Semester:
Per Class Total Cost: $70
Spring Semester:
Per Class Total Cost: $70
 
Books:
Many classes will require a textbook(s). The cost of the book is in addition to tuition cost. Books should be purchased before the first class.
 
Supplies/Materials List:
Many classes will require supplies or materials. Material and supply cost are in addition to tuition cost. Supplies and materials should be purchased before the first class. 
 
Additonal Fees:
Many classes will have an additional fee for the class. This covers materials needed for class. These fees are in addition to tuition cost. Additional fees are due with your fall sememster payment.

Question 6

COVID-19 Guidelines

Accepted Answer

As our world changes, the safety of staff and students is the most important thing to us. We have put into place a set of guidelines that will keep our learning environment safe but also a place that is alot of fun. Please note, these guidelines are subject to change based on current circumstances in our state. Click HERE to download a pdf of our guidelines for the 2020/2021 school year. Guidelines will be updated for 2021/2022 when we get closer to Co-Op starting back. We look forward to a great year.

CO-OP @ CONNECTIONS

2021/2022 School Year