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**Winter Registration is now CLOSED for the 2012-2013 School Year **

   If you have any questions, please contact Julie Steppey at 586-943-8719 or email steppey5@gmail.com

What Is A Co-op?

First Class Homeschool of Macomb is a one day a week program where your kids can take classes and build friendships with other homeschoolers.   Parents are required to stay and serve for two hours and have one hour off to network with other moms. 

FCHM is only possible through the cooperative effort of ALL our members.  Each Friday during our sessions, all enrolled families come together for a half day of classes, large group time, encouragement, and fun!

Who Can Come?

We are open to ALL  Homeschool families, regardless of your beliefs.  We do, however, require that your oldest child is at least 6 years of age by September 1st and Entering First Grade.  Classes available for 1st grade through high school.  Nurseries and Preschool classes are available for younger siblings.

When Do We Meet?

We meet during three sessions each year:  Fall, Winter, Spring.  Each session runs about seven to nine weeks, depending on the calendar year and holidays.

Our year typically runs Fridays from late September through April.  We begin the day at 8:30 am with our first class session, followed by large group time (The Gathering).  This runs about 25 minutes. The second and third sessions come next.  Classes will be approximately 55 minutes with our day concluding at 12 noon. 

 What Does It Cost?

We try very hard to keep the costs low in  First Class.  The main costs involved, are:

* Annual Membership Dues of $50 per family can be paid beginning April 16, 2012.  Early registration ends May 16th.  Late registration is $60 and runs May 17th-August 28th, 2012.

* First Class Homeschool Class Fees are $15 per student, which is $5 per class for 3 classes,due before classes start in September and January.

** Please note All First Class fees are non refundable **

*  Choice of classes will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will begin in August 29th,  2012.

Why Do We Do It?

Our heart is to come alongside, connect, encourage, and support homeschooling families like yours.  We believe that God has equipped you with everything you need to educate your children at home.  Our mission is to help build up a community of homeschoolers that will help you go the distance.  We look forward to serving alongside you and supporting your family in a way that will encourage and inspire you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I have to stay?  YES, a parent must stay during the entire meeting and help in some way.  You may be a teacher aide, work in our nurseries, help with clean up or set up, or teach a class.  The co-op will only work well with the direct participation of all of our families.

Can my child just take one or two classes?  No, at this time it is a whole program, you come and attend the entire morning. 

Do I pay for all my children or only the ones already in Kindergarten or above?  All children will pay the class fee of $15 per child 2 times a year.  We are keeping our fees lows and need this budget to make the program work.

What Types Of Classes?

The confirmed class list will not be posted officially until August, about a month before you will get to pick them.  We realize many families would like to know before joining exactly what we are having, but it's impossible to do that without knowing how many parents and kids we will have. 

 Where Do We Meet?

Heritage Church, a non denominational church in Sterling Heights, has generously partnered with us, allowing us to meet in their building.  It is located on Schoenherr Road, just south of M-59 (Hall Road).  It is in the former AMC Theater Building across from Lakeside Mall.

When Can I Register?

You may register on Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 at 7pm at Heritage Church.