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What First Class Homeschool Co-ops are NOT:
- First Class Co-ops are not support groups or "day school." We count on the active involvement of every member family to make Co-op Class Day a success!
- First Class Co-ops do not replace the role of the parent as primary educator at home:
Our role is to encourage the parent, through support, assistance, co-op classes and relationship building. - First Class Co-ops do not function as a school.
First Class Co-op classes are typically held one day a week, with one session operating in the fall and one in the spring. Occasionally, co-ops choose to operate more than one day a week.
- First Class Co-ops do not use a particular curriculum:
Parents choose what they would like to teach. First Class co-ops have offered over 300 classes. Some parents teach using a curriculum, but the vast majority of the classes are created by parents using many different sources.
- First Class Co-ops do not require that members sign a statement of faith. Only teachers and leaders must sign the Statement of Faith. FCHM co-ops are evangelistic in nature, meaning they are open to everyone.
*It is important to note that FCHM expects students to dress and speak appropriately. Each co-op is responsible for making sure that they foster an atmosphere of respect and learning.
- First Class co-ops do not allow children to be dropped off for classes without the express permission of the co-op coordinator. Parents are expected to stay on campus and either teach or assist in classses during co-op hours.
The First Class Vancouver Bookstore is OPEN! Come and browse through our new and used homeschool books.
NEW HOURS starting 1/2/2012:
Tuesday and Thursday 12 to 3pm (The store may be staffed on other days - please call ahead to see. The phone is 360-326-8826. Also, you can leave a message and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Appointments are available upon request.
Order online and save 20 percent on new and used books. Use code 2222Â Some publisher do not allow us to discount. You may email us for a list of publishers at store@fchm.org. All in-store inventory new and used is 30 percent off. Sale good through 1-31-2012
Hear Jay and Heidi St. John on Family Talk Radio with Dr. James Dobson July 14 and 15. If you missed it, you can still listen to it online with the Family Talk Archives.
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Follow the St. Johns as they travel on this summer's FCHM workshop tour. Jay, Heidi and their seven children often travel and speak about homeschooling. This summer, they're traveling across the United States, planting homeschool co-ops and encouraging families from coast to coast!
You can tag along and find out what exciting and often hilarious things are happening on the road by checking out the St. John travel blogs! Pictures, RV travel tips and adventure stories await ... we hope you enjoy your visit!
To follow the St. John kids:
www.wherearethestjohn.com
See what Heidi "The Busy Homeschool Mom" is saying on her blog:
www.heidistjohn.com/blog
Heidi's new book, The Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Romance, is now available for purchase! Find out why people are so excited about this first title in the series. Click here to buy your copy today!
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