First Class Christian Co-op :: Spokane, WA :: Welcome to First Class Spokane, Washington

Quick Look at when things on this site have been updated.

Calvary Youth 06/4/2008
Current and upcoming Events 07/30/2008
Curriculum Resources 04/29/2008
Friday School Current News 08/16/2008
Past Friday School Classes 04/29/2008
Parenting Tips 07/15/2008
Prayer needs 07/30/2008

Click to view Frequently Asked Questions of the Co-op

Local Events: On side bar in Current and upcoming Events. Click to View Friday School Schedule

Homeschool Co-op Informational Meeting at Calvary Chapel of Spokane Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at 6:30 PM in the Overflow Room or Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 at 6:30 PM in the Overflow Room.

This is a meeting for those who want to learn more about homeschooling and co-ops. There is childcare available. The meeting and childcare are free. If you have any questions please contact Jeff Irish irishjd4k@peoplepc.com or 509-328-4146.

##Fall Friday School Registration will be on Tuesday September 16th in the Overflow Room of Calvary Chapel. Starting at 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM Hopefully we will be able to view the class catalog by September 11th. On line registration should be available for current Co-op members.

First Class Homeschool Co-op Spokane Is:

Kindergarten-High School Classes offered one day a week along with
Nursery and Early Childhood Program
Encouragement for parents, help for new homeschooling moms
New friendships and opportunities for students
Affordable - co-op classes are taught primarily by First Class parents
Christ-centered community outreach to homeschooling families

First Class is a ministry to homeschooling families! If you have been looking for a one-day, Homeschool Cooperative with a solid Christian foundation, then First Class should be on your list. We hope you'll join us at First Class, make some new friends and get involved!

Our vision for FCHM includes YOUR FAMILY! We hope to meet you soon!

Friday School Current News: In our first 2 sessions (Fall & Winter) God richly blessed us.

Currently we are looking at planning for our Fall Session.

May God raise up the teachers and please be in prayer as you consider trusting the Lord in the area of teaching. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others. 1st Peter 4:10a.

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Fall Friday School Orientation is Tuesday September 23rd at 7:00 PM in the Fellowshiphall of Calvary Chapel ***All Friday School participants and parents are required to attend Orientation.

Friday September 26th is the first day of School Hope to see you there.

Please enjoy veiwing this site and do not hesitate in letting us know of any errors or information that is confusing by e-mailing us at FCHMSpokane@peoplepc.com ** Note that this site will be updated once a month so please be patient as we try to keep up on events.

Our mission statement:
We exist to encourage, support and build up the local community of homeschool families, reaching out in the name of Christ.

To view the First Class Homeschool Video Click here!

Are you a Christian?
Find out what the Bible says!

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We desire :

To be a resource center where members can find information, both practical and spiritual, to assist them in their commitment to homeschooling.

First Class Spokane is a branch of First Class Homeschool Ministries. If you would like to charter a First Class Homeschool Ministry at your church, please contact us! First Class has vision to connect the homeschooling community by planting other FCHM co-ops where ever they are desired.

Comments about Friday School. Thank you for having a Godly place where we can learn and enjoy learning with other homeschooled kids.

It is just right for my toddler and preschooler and I didn't realize how much I needed it for myself.

It has been fun to be around the older Kids and I have learned so much about our Lord Jesus Christ I am amazed. Being a parent it has been great for my kids and to see how much I was able to learn.

I really have enjoyed the Dads that have been involved.

It is nice to be a part of this as a single person and to see how God has allowed me to share the gift He has given me.

First Class Spokane will be meeting at Calvary Chapel of Spokane, 511 W Hastings Road

What do I need to do to become a member of the Co-op?

First get a membership application from the First Class Drop down menu and fill it out and send it in with your check to,

First Class Spokane

19821 N. Highway 395

Colbert WA, 99005

Second if you are going to have your children in the Friday School you need to infom us of the job you would be willing to do. NOTE: Our policy is at least one parent must be on campus doing a job either as a hall monitor, classroom assistant, worship team or teaching a class. Please inform us by e-mail FCHMSpokane@peoplepc.com as we will need to begin the official paper work to be on file ahead of class start up.

If you intend to teach please get a class application from the drop down menu for Friday School and if you are not sure what to teach there are ideas under that menu also. Then send in the prospective class application and the steering team will review the prospective class.

If you have any questions please e-mail us at fchmspokane@peoplepc.com or call Jeff Irish at (509) 328 - 4146

How do I register for the Friday School Classes?

First make sure you are a member of the Co-op. We will have the classes & fees for your viewing on line as a member once we have confirmed your membership so that you may register your children (This will be up and working as we confirm the Sessions classes.) If you are not a member you may view the classes from the side bar under First Class Spokane Friday School and see what was offered in the Fall & Winter Sessions.

Please enjoy veiwing this site and do not hesitate in letting us know of any errors or information that is confussing by e-mailing us at FCHMSpokane@peoplepc.com

To view the First Class Homeschool Video Click here!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a "cooperative"?
A. A cooperative, or "co-op", is a collaborative organization that is jointly staffed by all of our members. we count on all of our members to contribute their time, energy and talents by helping implement our programs, events and activities. The co-op has a Board of Directors who oversee the ministry and offer help and support where needed.

Q. Does my membership cover the entire family?
Yes-the $22 - 27.00 is per family, depending on method of payment(online or mail-in) for the entire year, August to August. There is a Local Co-op Registration fee of $15 per family per year. After January 15th Local Co-op fee is prorated to $10.00 through the rest of the co-op year.

Q: Are parents required to teach at Friday School?
No, but they are required to stay on campus and will be assigned a "job" somewhere during class hours. Of course, we strongly encourage parents to teach... It's what makes Friday School able to offer so much!

Q: Does First Class have a statement of Faith?
Yes, please see the parent handbook. (You can download it from our site by clicking on the "Documets" tab under the first class drop down menu.)

Q. What are the costs involved in Friday School?
Tuition: $4.00/class, plus additional supply fee may be added. The total fee will be listed in the class catalog.

Q. When does Friday School operate?
Typically, 8-10 week sessions, October-November, and sometime between February and early May

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Q. If I am a Co-op member do I have to attend Friday School? No the Co-op will be offering one time events also for members to participate in. Example would be some one enjoys fly fishing so he/she offers a Saturday class at one of the nearby lakes. We also are hoping in the future to be offering some other classes for the whole family.

Q.What should I do if I can't afford to participate?
It is the desire of First Class to have every family participate in the co-op so we have funds set aside for scholarships. Please get in touch with Jeff Irish to obtain a scholarship application.

Q. I am interested in teaching. How do I get a Teacher Application?
You can get a Class/teacher application right off our site. Please see the "Friday School" tab above, print it off and mail it in!

Q. Will my child(ren) get into the classes they signed up for?
We only guarantee that the children of teachers will get into the first class of their choice. Because class space is limited, we offer first choice to these students. Every student must list three class choices per block of class. If the child's first choice is not available, they will be assigned their second choice and so on.

Q. What types of events and activities are available through First Class Spokane?
A. Our activities and events will be varied as our members.It's all up to you! This is our first year in Spokane and in the typical First Class Friday school families have enjoyed a wide range of classes and activiities ranging from Crafts to Foreign Language classes. What are you excited about teaching?

Fall & Winter Friday School Schedule

Infants - 6th grade

9:00 SIGN IN

9:15 - 9:55 am Chapel

10:00 - 10:50 Block A

10:55 - 11:50 Block B (5min snack time)

11:55 - 12:45 Block C

12:45 -1:00 Clean-up

(11:50 - 12:00) Lunch for Junior High & Highschool Helper/Teachers after helping out in Blocks A &B.

Families with younger siblings will be able to have lunch from 1:00 - 1:20pm.

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Junior High - Highschool

11:55 SIGN IN

12:05 - 12:45 pm Chapel

12:55 - 1:50 Block D

1:55 - 2:50 Block E

2:55 - 3:45 Block F

3:45 - 4:00 Clean-up

We will have a class for the younger siblings of Junior High & Highschooler students as parents are teaching/helping in classes.

Again First Class Spokane will be meeting at Calvary Chapel of Spokane, 511 W Hastings Road

Coming Soon...

Quick Look at when things on this site have been updated.

Homeschool Co-op Informational Meeting at Calvary Chapel of Spokane Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at 6:30 PM in the Overflow Room or Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 at 6:30 PM in the Overflow Room.

##Fall Friday School Registration will be on Tuesday September 16th in the Overflow Room of Calvary Chapel. Starting at 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM Hopefully we will be able to view the class catalog by September 11th. On line registration should be available for current Co-op members.

First Class Homeschool Co-op Spokane Is:

We desire :

Frequently Asked Questions

Fall & Winter Friday School Schedule