Immanuel
Co-op Handbook
Proverbs 1:1-8
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel
for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;
for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life;
doing what is right and just and fair;
for giving prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the younglet the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidancefor understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction
and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
IHG Handbook
Immanuel Homeschool Group was organized in January 2000 to supplement the
homeschool experience with academic and enrichment classes as well as unique
and solid social interactions.
As parents we are ultimately responsible for our children’s education.
Immanuel Homeschool Group offers families the opportunity to supplement
their homeschool curriculum with academic and enrichment classes. This group
requires extensive parental involvement. This program is not intended to
replace your homeschool curriculum or provide High School graduation
requirements. It is your responsibility to determine whether the content of a
class is adequate to meet your curriculum criteria or whether it is a class that
will be added to your program for enrichment. We offer High School classes,
but we are not accredited to establish High School credit hours. The
accounting of credits and tracking High School hours is the responsibility of
the student and parents.
IHG is open to all homeschool families in this area of western Washington. The
oldest child registering must be age 7 before September 15th of the current
year.
Please read through this entire handbook including policies, procedures
and expectations. Take time to prayerfully consider your involvement at
IHG. This is a huge commitment, but one, we believe, will bring great
blessing to your homeschool experience. This handbook and policies are
subject to change as the need arises. Changes are effective at the time
of revision.
Please visit our website at immanuelhg.com or contact any advisory board
member at info@immanuelhg.com.
Immanuel Homeschool Group Co-op meets at
Bethany Baptist Church
713 South Hill Park Drive
Puyallup, WA. 98373
IHG Meets for 28 Fridays, usually from
the 3rd Friday in September through May.
Contact us at: info@immanuelhg.com
Visit our website at: www.immanuelhg.com
Table of Contents
Section
Page
Welcome and Introduction ................................................ 2
Statement of Faith, Mission Statement ................................ 4
Advisory Board ........................................................... 4
Membership ............................................................... 5
Fees, Tuition............................................................... 5
Calendar and Daily Schedule ............................................ 6
Communication Procedures ................................................ 8
General Policies and Procedures .......................................... 10
Teacher Responsibilities .................................................. 12
TA and Helper Responsibilities ........................................... 13
Student Responsibilities ................................................... 14
Drop Off Students ........................................................ 15
Dress Code ................................................................. 15
Parent Responsibilities .................................................... 16
Member Responsibilities Agreement ...................................... 18
Release of Liability and Terms of Service .............................. 19
Registration Instructions—New Families ................................. 20
Membership Renewal Instructions—Returning Families ................. 21
Signature Form for Online Agreements .................................. 22
Background Check Release Form ......................................... 23
IHG Family Medical Release Form ....................................... 24
Schedule Change (adds/drops), Late Registration Instructions ........ 26
Produced by
Immanuel Homeschool Group
Last Revised, October 13, 2015
IHG Statement of Faith
We believe in salvation by faith alone, not works, through the crucifixion and resurrection
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who was born of the Virgin Mary and is a member of the triune
God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; the Bible is the only inspired and infallible Word of God.
Every person is made in God’s image, holding value and purpose.
IHG Mission Statement
All learning at Immanuel Homeschool Group is to be Biblically based and encourage personal growth of faith in Jesus Christ. We desire to equip children with skills and tools
to continually learn for a lifetime. We intend to provide Christian educational experiences and an opportunity to participate in group learning activities. We will support our
members through prayer, commitment, and the sharing of educational information for
the benefit of excellence in homeschooling. We commit to serve each other in humility,
patience, and unity, extending grace to one another to the glory of Jesus Christ.
IHG Advisory Board
Student/Family Advisors and
Drop Off Student Coordinators
Sheri Pedersen and
Chandra Williams
Registrar/Webmaster/Database Manager:
Gail Russell and Rhianna Fenton
Teacher Advisor and Teacher Appreciation
Rhianna Fenton
Legacy / Character Training Coordinator:
Sharon Soran
Treasurer and Tuition and Fees Coordinator:
Sharon Soran
Facility Coordinator:
Chandra Williams
IHG Board Helpers
Job Coordinators:
Tracy Harris, Lan King
Family Fun Activities Coordinator:
Sandra Workman, various sign ups
Mom Events
Tamara Chadwick
Field Trip Coordinator:
Sandra Workman, various sign ups
Formal Coordinator:
Contact Chandra Williams
Yearbook Coordinator:
Dennis Amico and Sandra Workman
IHG Membership
IHG is open to all homeschool families in this area of western Washington. The oldest
child registering must be age 7 before September 15th of the current year.
Because IHG is a co-op, parents are required to fulfill assigned jobs and remain
in the building with their children every IHG school day.
Membership with IHG is established when the nonrefundable $40.00 registration fee
is paid and a membership/registration packet including all required forms and
signatures is submitted. Some forms are submitted online during the family online
registration process. See pages 20-21 for directions in the registration process.
Please carefully read this document and discuss it with your children. It is important
that all members fully comply with IHG’s policies and procedures, both to ensure
safety and to manage the use of the facility that God has provided for us. To remain
a co-op member in good standing, you must follow these guidelines and all fees and
tuition payments must be posted by the due dates in the IHG Calendar.
Immanuel Homeschool Co-op admits family members of any race, color, and national or
ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded
or made available to members of the co-op.
If the membership of a family is deemed at any time to be detrimental to IHG, the
Board reserves the right to revoke the membership of that family.
IHG Fees and Tuition
 A non-refundable $40.00 registration fee per family is due at the time of
registration. Payable to IHG.
 A non-refundable background check fee of $11.00, payable to Bethany Baptist
Church, is due at the time of registration for all new adult members and
any previous members who are retuning after they have been away.
 A non-refundable Facility and Insurance fee of $95.00 per family per year is due
the second week co-op meets in September. If this fee is not paid by the
fourth week of co-op, you will need to pay it before your family may resume
attending co-op. Payable to IHG.
 Tuition fees (payable to the teacher) in the amount of $5.00 ($10.00 for specific
core academic high school classes) per 4-week session, per class, per student
are due according to the payment calendar. (Tuition for 2 hour classes is
$10.00 ($20.00 for specified core academic high school classes). All tuition
fees are non-refundable.
 With the exception of Legacy classes, Materials Fees, as described in the class
schedule for each class, are payable to the teacher. Legacy materials are
paid to IHG. Materials Fees are non-refundable.
IHG Calendar
In general, co-op meets on Fridays from mid-September through May. Refer to the calendar for
the co-op schedule. The school year consists of 28 weeks divided into 7 sessions which are 4
weeks each. We also divide the year into two semesters which usually run from the first meeting
in September through January (Semester 1) and February through May (Semester 2).
The yearly calendar includes class and session dates, chapel dates, tuition and fee payment due
dates, and a variety of other important dates. The co-op calendar is always available on the co-op
webpage at immanuelhg.com and is updated weekly. Through out the year, field trips, family fun
activities, and other events are added to the calendar on a regular basis. Payment due dates as
well as all activities and other deadlines are posted in the IHG weekly newsletter and on the news
and announcements section of the webpage.
Although the schedule is subject to revision the typical yearly schedule follows the pattern
shown on the next page. As a general rule, session tuition payments are due 4 to 5 weeks before
that session starts.
The co-op daily schedule consists of six 55 minute class periods with a 30 minute lunch.
A 1 hour Chapel program will be held during 3rd period five Fridays throughout the year.
Families are expected to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to help setup their 1st period classroom and to stay
until 3:45 p.m. to help clean-up their 6th period classroom. Everyone, including teachers, TAs,
and students, should help set up or break down.
Daily Co-op Schedule
Set-Up begins about 8:30am
1st period:
9:00am - 9:55am
2nd period: 10:00am - 10:55am
3rd period: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lunch:
12:00pm - 12:30pm (Cleanup bell at 12:25)
4th period: 12:35pm - 1:30pm
5th period:
1:35pm - 2:30pm
6th period:
2:35pm - 3:30pm
Co-op clean-up:
3:30pm - @3:50pm
IHG General Payments Calendar
SESSION
Week #
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PAYMENT DUE DATES and OTHER EVENTS
• Legacy Parent Training
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Week 2
• $95 Building/Insurance Fee, Session 2 Tuition Due
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
SESSION 2
• Session 3 Tuition Due
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
• Session 4 Tuition Due
Week 9
SESSION 3
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Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
• 2nd Semester Material Fees and Session 5 Tuition Due
Week 13
SESSION 4
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
• Session 6 Tuition Due
Week 17
Week 18
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SESSION 5
SESSION 6
Week 19
• Session 7 Tuition Due
• Online Membership Renewal OPENS
Week 20
• Registration paperwork and Fee Payments OPEN
Week 21
• Class Registration begins for new year
Week 22
Week 23
Week 24
Week 25
SESSION 7
SUMMER
Week 26
• Begin Semester 1 Tuition and Semester 1 MF payments for
next year
Week 27
• Continue Tuition and Materials Fee Payments for next year
Week 28
• Last Day of Classes, Continue Tuition and Materials Fee
Payments for next year
Mid-June
• Teacher/Parent Tea
• Final day to make Session 1 Tuition and Semester 1 MF
payments for next year.
IHG Communication Procedures
Email
Email is our primary form of communication. Through email we will make announcements
about co-op classes, payment deadlines, field trips, and other events. All co-op families are encouraged to have regular access to the internet and an email account. It is important that you
check your family email box frequently. There are computers with internet access available at
the local public libraries and there are a number of free email services such as hotmail, gmail,
etc. Co-op class registration is done via the internet on our registration website. Each family
must request membership and must have a working email address in order to register.
Use email etiquette when contacting other co-op members via email. Just as it's not
polite to give out a person's telephone number without his or her knowledge, it's not polite to
broadcast everyone's e-mail address. If you need to send an email to several co-op families,
please create an email distribution group or use the BCC (blind copy) field to list all the
addresses instead of the TO or CC fields. When you send a message to 30 people and use the
TO or CC fields to address the message, all 30 people see each other's address. By using BCC,
each recipient sees only two addresses--theirs and yours. Be careful with other folks contact
information — keep it private.
Do not use co-op email addresses to send mass emails . Please keep your virus checker
and spam and junk filters running. There are many viruses that cause your email program to
send everyone in your address book an infected file. The sender may not even know they're
sending you a virus. In fact, they may not even know they're sending you an email.
All communications abuse should be promptly reported to the IHG Board.
Newsletter
Once a week, usually by Wednesday afternoon, you will receive the co-op newsletter via
email. This newsletter is reserved for co-op announcements and board communication ONLY.
The IHG newsletter is distributed in the body of an email. The Subject line should read something like “IHG Newsletter…” with the date. Occasionally longer announcements or additional
documents may be distributed with the newsletter. The format of the newsletter is a webbased mail service called Mail Chimp. You have the option of an HTML or text version of the
newsletter. Be sure that this service, as well as info@mmanuelhg.com is listed in your safe list
so it is not recognized as spam. If you don’t receive the newsletter, let us know asap.
Webpage
The co-op webpage (immanuelhg.com) is a great source of information. Co-op news and
announcements are updated frequently.
The co-op email address is info@immanuelhg.com. This email address is reserved for
co-op business ONLY. If you send forwards or junk mail to this address, you will be tagged as
an “unsafe” sender and your emails will automatically go to the junk box.
IHG Communication Procedures
Mailbox Table
Located on the main floor near the Coffee Bar area are the parent information tables.
One of these tables will house the “Family Mailboxes”. Necessary communication will be placed
in your mailbox. It is your responsibility to check your mailbox on a weekly basis. We request
that parents be the ones to retrieve information from the mailboxes.
With the exception of Teacher/Parent/Student or Board/Family/Co-op communications, information you wish to share through the mailboxes must be cleared through the board
prior to distribution. Items posted do not necessarily constitute IHG endorsement or promotion. At no time should the mailboxes be used for solicitation for personal business (such as
Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.) or fundraising for non-IHG groups.
Information Table, Announcements Board, and Binder Table
Next to the “Mailbox Table” is the “Community Table”. On this table you will find
announcements and special event sign ups. Please check this area weekly in addition to your
mailbox.
Near the mailbox and information tables will be a whiteboard with the week’s most
important reminders and messages. Please check this board at the beginning of your day
at IHG. Also, nearby are several information binders with schedules for all co-op members, a
copy of the handbook, etc. The Sign out/Sign in sheets for temporary absence are at the
jobs table.
Telephone, Social Media, and other Communications
The Board will not make individual phone calls to communicate with IHG members. We
also ask that your calls to Board members be reserved for emergencies or private discussions
which would be difficult at school on Fridays. Please do IHG business at IHG on Fridays.
Thank you for protecting our personal time, but be assured we, the Board, are available for
your special needs.
Again, please protect each other’s privacy. Do not give out each other’s phone, address,
or email information without consent. DO NOT make copies of the IHG family directory and
distribute to ANYONE. Never give out your co-op webpage username and password. Most of
our webpage is restricted to MEMBERS ONLY. If your password is given out, then our
webpage becomes vulnerable to attack.
Do not post anywhere online group pictures identifying or tagging people without their
direct permission. Do not post individual pictures of other people without their permission."
Do not call Bethany Baptist Church for IHG information.
IHG General Policies and Procedures
Set up/Clean up
You will be expected to assist in setting up for the co-op day in the morning (arrive at 8:45am)
if you attend 1st period or in the breakdown/clean up at the end of the day (completed around
3:50pm) if you stay through 6th period. If you have a physical limitation that would affect
your ability to assist in setting up, breakdown or cleaning, please speak to the jobs coordinators
and be prepared to assist to the best of your ability. List any limitations on your Parent
Schedule Preference form.
Emergency Procedures
Teachers will be instructed in fire safety and talk the children through the escape plan in each
class. A building evacuation plan is located in the attendance binder for each classroom. There
is also a building floor plan with exits posted on the wall in each room . If alarm should sound,
all children will be evacuated from building according to preplanned routes and procedures.
Children are to remain with their class and teacher. Attendance will be taken once everyone
is out of the building and in their designated safety location. Teachers will be notified when it
is safe to reenter the building. Should we be unable to reenter the building, co-op will be
dismissed for the remainder of the day. Teachers will remain with students until parents are
able to pick them up. Under no circumstances should anyone (adults or students) reenter the
building to retrieve belongings. In the event of an earthquake, everyone should go under a
table, and assume the “duck and cover” position, staying away from windows. A procedure for
lockdown will be covered in class.
Parking and Outside the Building (Bethany Baptist Church)
There is ample parking all the way around the building. IHG members may NOT park in the lower West lot closest to the church building and offices. These spots are reserved for Bethany
Baptist Church use ONLY. Handicap parking is available in the upper parking lot. The playground equipment is off limits. Absolutely no climbing or sitting on the Jesus statue in front.
Inside the Building (Bethany Baptist Church)
The downstairs south hallway that runs between the church office and the cross walk (sunken
theater) is OFF LIMITS to ALL co-op members (adults as well as children). Please honor this
request by the church. Be aware that the church is conducting business “as usual” during our
day at co-op. Please try to keep the class-change noise down as much as possible. Please do not
sit on tables or stand on furniture. ABSOLUTELY NO RUNNING OR YELLING ANYWHERE
IN THE BUILDING! Per Bethany’s request, all pianos are off limits except during class or
chapel.
There should be no food in the classrooms without prior approval by the board. Absolutely no
peanut products are allowed anywhere downstairs at anytime. No one should be downstairs
during lunch.
IHG General Policies and Procedures
Lunch
Lunch is from 12:00 noon until 12:30pm. Do not bring any food which would stain if spilled.
Parents are responsible for the cleanup of their family. Lunch must only be eaten in the
upstairs foyer area or outside. The chapel rooms, library, and kitchen classroom are also available for lunch. However, the kitchen, sanctuary, and stairwells are off limits. Lunch is not permitted anywhere downstairs. Parent permission must be given for students to leave campus at
lunch. IHG is not liable for off campus lunches.
Snow Policy
If the Puyallup School District is closed then we are closed. If the schools are on a two hour
late schedule IHG will be closed. Listen to the local news on the radio or TV for reports. You
can also find local school closure information on the web at www.schoolreport.org. Co-op closure
information will be posted on the news and announcements page on the co-op website at immanuelhg.com and an announcement email will be sent to your family email box as soon as possible after a closure is determined. Do not call Bethany Baptist Church for co-op information.
Student Supplies
Required textbooks and supplies are listed with the Class Descriptions in the CLASSES section
of the co-op webpage at immanuelhg.com. Students are responsible for bringing supplies
requested by the teachers for each class each week. Parents remember to periodically check
supplies to ensure your children are prepared for their classes. Back packs or book bags are
recommended. All supplies should be marked with your child’s name. It is also a good idea to
put your student’s class schedule on a 3x5 card and attach to their backpack.
Lost and Found
IHG is not responsible for lost or unclaimed items. There will be a lost and found box located
near the information table. If items are not claimed within a reasonable amount of time they
will be given to charity. Lunches and art projects left behind will be thrown out.
Baby Care
Babies are not allowed in the classrooms. Diaper changing, feeding or nursing should be done in
the nursery area only. All soiled diapers must be taken home and disposed of. Do not use Bethany Baptist nursery snacks. Please bring snacks for your children if necessary. Absolutely NO
peanut products of any kind are allowed in the nursery area. Refer to the Bethany approved snack list. All moms with a child in the nursery are required to serve in the nursery at
least one hour each co-op day. All nursery workers are responsible to care for all the children in
the nursery, not just their own.
IHG Teacher’s Responsibilities
Teachers at IHG determine course content and materials. All IHG teachers have signed and agreed to
the IHG Mission Statement and Statement of Faith. All IHG teachers must be born again Christians and
have a written testimony on file. In addition, each IHG teacher must have a national background check
and a signed copy of the following Teacher’s Responsibilities Statement on file. You agree that you are
or will:
1. You are a born again Christian with a shared testimony on file with the Board.
2. Communicate with parents if students are not doing their homework or are a disruption in class.
Parent/Teacher Communication forms are available online and in the class roster binder.
3. Come prepared with a lesson plan for teaching your class. Arrive early enough to calmly start your class.
4. First and sixth period teachers are responsible for setting up and cleaning up your classroom, get
helpers to assist you.
5. Have an emergency back up plan for absences and contact your TA with your plans. Submit a
preplanned absence form when possible.
6. Clearly communicate assignments with students as well as parents by preparing assignment sheets
when appropriate, 3 hole punched so students can insert them in their notebook/binder.
7. Know Co-op policies and procedures concerning homework, conduct, 10 minute late policy, and cell phone
policy, and enforce them in your class.
8. Obtain permission from the board to have food in your classroom and abide by the “no peanut products
anywhere downstairs” policy.
9. Attend all Chapels if you are on campus 3rd period. This sets a good example for students and other
parents.
10. Require respect at all times as the class authority (Mr., Mrs., Miss). Also require respect between
students.
11. Communicate with the Board any concerns you have concerning the co-op or your class(es).
12. Involve your TA's and Helpers in active class participation. Share the Teacher To TA Communication
form at the beginning of the year.
13. Grade when appropriate.
14. Maintain good control in the classroom. Demonstrate an authoritative role at all times while at co-op.
15 Clean up after yourself, leaving your room in good condition for the class following yours.
16. Promptly clear Payment Box and cash/deposit checks in a timely manner. Uphold co-op policy
regarding late payments.
17. Note that one of the functions of the board is to help two or more parties that cannot resolve
conflict to come to a place of resolution and restoration.
18. Commit to fostering unity by only sharing good reports about one another and resolving conflicts
privately, peacefully, and swiftly.
IHG TA Responsibilities
All parents at IHG must serve as a TA (Teacher’s Assistant) in one or more classes or work in other jobs
such as cleaning, Hall Monitor, Rover, etc. General responsibilities are outlined below. The jobs coordinator and the teachers may add responsibilities to this list which are specific to their class or to the job.
In general, all TAs and Helpers should:
1. Take attendance 10 minutes after class starts and return Attendance Binder to outside of door
promptly.
2. Help maintain order in the classroom with absolute respect for the teacher and other students. With
teacher's permission, remove disruptive students to Board.
3. Assist with projects, walk around (do not sit unless the teacher is lecturing), help students and
teachers according to the Teacher To TA Communication form.
4. Correct tests, quizzes, papers as directed by the teacher. Missed assignment forms may be filled
out and put in parent's mailboxes – at teacher's instruction. Also, fill out and place in parent
mailbox any Student Pre-Planned Absence Homework Request forms as directed by the teacher.
5. TA becomes the substitute teacher in case of teacher absence. It is the teacher's responsibility to
inform you and get lesson plans to you. If he/she cannot, please refer to the Unexpected Teacher
Absence form in the Attendance binder for creative ideas for productive use of class time.
6. Jump in and assist without being asked - watch for cheating, visiting, disruptions, cell phone use.
7. Run errands for teachers when necessary. Except in the event of an emergency, do not leave the
classroom unless the teacher sends you on an errand or a board member or the jobs coordinator
request your help elsewhere. Even though you may not feel needed in a particular class, there
MUST be two adults in all classes at all times. TAs may not leave the classroom to run personal
errands.
8. Take younger students to the restroom; Bathroom policy: 2 adults for children 2nd grade and under.
Use a hall monitor and one TA. Stand outside the door.
9. Be on time for class. This means that you should be in the classroom when the bell rings.
10. Turn cell phones to silent and please leave the room to answer only if urgent. No student should be
answering his/her cell phone or texting during class. Set a good example for the students!
11. Please refrain from visiting with each other during class time.
12. Enforce co-op guidelines - become familiar with the guidelines for the co-op and help to reinforce
them. (Examples: Boy/Girl relationships, 10 minute late policy, cell phones, homework).
13. If you TA during 1st and/or 6th periods, plan to arrive early or stay late for set-up and clean-up.
TAs and students must stay a few minutes after 6th period and help clean the room.
14. TEXT Chandra Williams @ 253-576-1817 on co-op mornings if you unexpectedly find you need to be
absent. For pre-planned absences, fill out the Pre-planned Absence form online. This information
will be passed on to the Job Coordinators who will arrange for your jobs to be covered.
15. Arrange time outside of class for making payments, checking your mailbox, coffee, conversation,
phone calls, etc. You are needed for the entire period in your classroom.
IHG Student Responsibilities
The Student Responsibilities Contract is part of the Member Responsibilities Contract.
Parents and students must read (or have read to them) the Student Responsibilities Contract before registering for classes at IHG. Student responsibilities include:
1.
Show respect for all adults and peers. Address adults with respect (Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Miss)
2. Be on time for classes. Students 5th grade and above who are more than 10 minutes late will be
escorted to Study Hall for the remainder of the period.
3. All supplies should be marked with your name and brought every week.
4. Dress Code: All co-op members will abide by the IHG dress code. See page 15.
5. Study Hall is for working or reading independently and quietly. Bring work with you to do during study
hall. Students are only allowed two study hall periods in their co-op day.
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6. Do not bring anything to IHG that does not pertain to class or personal studies. (i.e. toys, electronics,
skateboards, balls etc.) The use of balls outside during lunch is acceptable.
7. Electronics policy: at no time are iPods or other electronic devices allowed at IHG. Listening to music
during study hall with earbuds is allowed. Use of electronic games is prohibited at IHG. Cell phone use
should be restricted to lunch time and after the school day. Cell phones are not allowed out of backpacks
during class time. All cell phones should be turned off during the school day and be used only for emergencies. If these policies are not followed IHG reserves the right to confiscate your electronic devices
and turn them over to parents.
8. Laser pointers, pocket knives, play guns, and firearms are not allowed on campus at anytime.
9. Show respect for church property. You will be held accountable for any damages caused by your actions.
10. Give your attention to God when we are praying and be respectful during pledges and chapel.
11. Do not leave the classroom without the permission of the teacher. Do not leave the classroom before the bell has rung. No students should be in the hallways during class times without permission.
12. Help with all clean up.
13. Anyone repeatedly disrupting the class will be removed and brought for a conference with the Board.
14. Be in your assigned class or study hall at all times while on campus. Do not loiter in the
hallways or outside. Students are accountable to their parents for their whereabouts.
15. Food and drinks are allowed at lunchtime only and on the upper main floor only. No gum is allowed at
IHG. Water in water bottles is okay during class time. Food and drinks are not allowed in Study Hall.
16. Do not run or talk loudly while changing classes.
17. Respect closed hallway on bottom floor near church offices. These hallways are not to be used with
the exception of transporting tables and chairs at the end of the school day.
18. All suspicious behavior by known or unknown persons should be reported to the board
immediately.
IHG Drop Off Students
We are glad to be able to provide this special program to those students 14 and older who would like to
participate in IHG without the presence of their parents. The IHG Board reserves the right to limit the
number of drop off students in any year to a number which they feel best suits the co-op and the families. Because Running Start students are unable to commit to a year-long job, they are not eligible for
the drop off program. In general:
1. Each student must abide by the code of conduct described in the IHG handbook (Student
Responsibilities). Drop Off Students will have a “one- strike” vs. a “three-strike” your out policy.
2. Drop Off Students are required to perform up to one hour of service to the co-op on Fridays. Jobs
available to IHG drop off students include 8:30am set on co-op Fridays, or 3:30pm break down
and clean-up. A parent is also required to help with setup and cleanup of the Teacher/Parent
Tea in June. Details are in the Drop Off application.
3. Drop off students must report any absences. Please use the online form or TEXT Chandra Williams
at (253) 576-1817. Three un-excused absences will result in losing your spot in the drop off
program. No refund will be given for classes already paid for.
4. Students will take responsibility to complete all class assignments.
Failure to comply with IHG Parent, Student, and Drop-Off Student responsibilities will jeopardize your
privilege of participating in the Drop Off program. At IHG.
IHG Dress Code
All co-op members should seek to honor God in character and dress (I Corinthians 6:20). Clothing should
be modest. Please avoid the following types of clothing:

Revealing shirts (midriff exposed; revealing cleavage or drawing attention to the bust line;
extremely tight, backless, strapless, or lingerie tops) are not allowed.

Spaghetti strap shirts or dresses are not allowed. (Spaghetti straps may be worn under another
top or jacket as long as the straps are not visible and the neckline is not revealing.) Tank top
straps must be at least the width of two fingers and cover the bra straps.
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No undergarments should be visible (including through a sheer blouse).

Baggy pants must be belted at waist. No low-riding pants.
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Leggings worn as pants must be paired with a top that fully covers the rear end.

Skirts/dresses must reach the top of the knee unless worn with leggings underneath. Be sure
to check the skirt length from the back…they are sometimes shorter in back, especially while
walking or bending over.
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Shorts must also reach the top of the knee.
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Any item of clothing or accessories that may have a printed message or logo on it should be of a
neutral or God honoring theme.
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Please be cautious about wearing super high heels at co-op. Not only are they unstable, but they
can send a sensual message that is not appropriate for co-op.
Students or parents not following this dress code will be sent home to change their clothing.
Parents should check children's clothing before leaving home for co-op. If you are unsure if something
is appropriate, it is probably wise to choose another item of clothing. A helpful reference concerning
modest dress can be found in Dana Gresh’s book Secret Keeper (used in 10th grade Legacy).
IHG Parent Responsibilities
The Parent Responsibilities Contract is a required part of the online IHG Registration for
new members and registration renewal for returning members. Parents must read and
e-sign (agree to) the Parent Responsibilities Contract each school year before registering
for classes at IHG.
Parent responsibilities include:
1. Parental participation is mandatory. Students will not be allowed at IHG without a
parent in the building at all times except for emergency or illness. At such times a
designated substitute “parent” must be assigned. If a parent must leave the building,
during the co-op day, they must sign out at the information table.
2. By registering your child at IHG, you agree to complete your assigned jobs every
school day. It is imperative that you be on time for all jobs. We depend on one
another for a successful school day. A free period is only offered to parents who
attend all six periods.
3. If you are unable to fulfill your assigned job due to an absence, you must either notify
Chandra Williams (leave a TEXT message on her cell phone (253– 576-1817) or submit
an online absence report form. Teachers should make arrangements for a substitute
and provide lesson plans when possible. (See teacher responsibilities). Absences must
be reported/posted by 8:30am the day of the absence.
4. If a parent must be absent for the day, children may attend if a “substitute parent”
attends with them. NOTE: a mom (parent) already at co-op MAY NOT serve as a
substitute for an absent parent. High School students 14 years and older may attend
co-op as a “one-day drop off” without a parent. One-day drop off students are
required to complete a job, either 8:30am setup or 3:30-4:00pm cleanup. One-day
drop off students are responsible to check in with the drop off coordinator or the
Jobs Coordinator to receive their job assignment. If the student fails to do the job
assigned, the parent’s absence will be converted to an unexcused absence and that
family loses the privilege of one day drop off for the remainder of the year.
5. Participation at IHG is contingent upon tuition being paid in full and on time. Pay
according to the Payment Procedures and Schedule (listed in this handbook). Tuition
and materials fees are non refundable. If tuition is 14 days or more late, students
may not attend classes until tuition is paid in full. If you are having difficulties
financially and payment is not possible, please contact the IHG board.
6. The standard of behavior expected at IHG for children preschool age and above is first
time obedience. If your child is not trained to this standard, please talk with an IHG
Board member to determine if IHG is the best opportunity for your child.
Parent Responsibilities Contract continued on next page…
IHG Parent Responsibilities
Parent Responsibilities Contract continued…
7. No children are allowed in classrooms or classes they are not registered for. No visitors
are allowed in IHG classes; this includes siblings of students. If you have other
children attending public or private school, they are not allowed at IHG on their days
off from school. We cannot have children at IHG who are not registered members
of IHG at any time. Alumni and previous students of IHG are welcome to visit during
lunch 12:00 - 12:30pm.
8. We ask that families respect the courtship standard regarding boy/girl
relationships, which does not consider casual dating relationships as
appropriate for young people who are not seeking marriage as the purpose
of the relationship. This involves:
 Demonstrating a mutual respect for one another as brothers and sisters
in Christ
 Any public display of affection (except between siblings or husband and
wife) is not acceptable at co-op. Students of the opposite sex are never
permitted to be alone together during the co-op day.
9. Do not send your child to class during the contagious stages of an illness or lice
infestation.
10. Parents, especially those responsible for a TA position, must not socialize in classrooms.
11. Parents will be contacted if a disciplinary problem arises with their child.
Parents are responsible for their children’s actions and behaviors and will be
asked to implement a plan (contract if necessary) with the Board to bring
their child to acceptable behavior standards. If such behaviors continue, a
child or family might lose their privileges at IHG.
12. If it becomes necessary to drop out of a class, you are required to pay tuition
through the current 4 week session. All class changes must be requested in
writing on an Add/Drop form found on the payment table or online. Place completed
forms in the file labeled Add/Drop in the payment box. Changes must go through the
board and the request necessitates one week to be recorded.
13. All parents are responsible to enforce IHG rules for all students. All IHG
families must agree to abide by the rules set for our group by the host church
and the IHG Board.
14. Read the co-op weekly newsletter and check your mailbox when you first arrive
on Friday and again before you leave.
15. All suspicious behavior by known or unknown persons should be reported to the
board immediately.
IHG Member Responsibilities Agreement
Because IHG is a co-op, parents are required to fulfill assigned jobs and remain in the building with their children
every IHG school day. Please carefully read the following documents and discuss the Student Responsibilities
contract with your children. It is important that all members fully comply with IHG’s policies and procedures, both
to ensure safety and to manage the use of the facility that God has provided for us. To remain a co-op member in
good standing, you must follow these guidelines and all fees and tuition payments must be posted by the due dates in
the IHG Payments and General Calendar.
*1. I (we) have read and agree to the terms of the Parent Responsibilities Contract.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this registration
*2. I (we) have read and agree to the terms of the TA and Helper Responsibilities Contract.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this registration
*3. My (our) children and I (we) have read and agree to the Student Responsibilities Contract.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this
*4. My (our) children and I (we) have read and agree to the IHG Dress Code as stated in the handbook.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this registration
*5. I (we) understand the following payment responsibilities and agree to pay all fees and payments
when they are due according to the IHG Payment Calendar: These include:
 A non-refundable $40.00 registration fee per family which is due at the time of registration,
payable to IHG.
 A non-refundable background check fee of $11.00, payable to Bethany Baptist Church, is due
at the time of registration for all new adult members and every other year for returning adults.
 A non-refundable Facility and Insurance fee of $95.00 per family per year is due the second
week co-op meets in September. If this fee is not paid by the fourth week of co-op, you will
need to pay it before your family may resume attending co-op.
 Tuition fees (payable to the teacher) in the amount of $5.00 ($10.00 for specified core academic
high school classes) per 4-week session, per class, per student are due according to the payment
calendar. (Tuition for 2 hour classes is $10.00 ($20.00 for specified core academic high school
classes). All tuition fees are non-refundable.
 With the exception of Legacy Class Materials Fees, class Materials Fees, as described in the
class schedule, (or class descriptions) for each class, are payable to the teacher, usually once or
twice per year. Materials Fees are non-refundable.
 Legacy Class Materials Fees ($20 per student K-8th, $25 for 9th-12th) are payable to IHG.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this registration
*6. I (we) understand that teachers, activity coordinators, and/or the IHG Treasurer reserve the right
to collect a fee from me for any check I write which has been returned to them as a result of
insufficient funds. The amount of that fee will be equivalent to the bank charge incurred by the payee.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this registration
*7. I (we) will protect the privacy of the families, especially the children, at co-op. I (we) will not post
group pictures identifying or tagging people without their direct permission. I (we) will not post individual
pictures of other people without their permission.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this registration
*8. I (we) understand that if the membership of my family is deemed at any time to be detrimental to
IHG, the Board reserves the right to revoke the membership of my family.
 Yes -I (we) agree
 No - cancel this registration
Family Contract and Release of Liability
All families at IHG are required to sign and submit the IHG Waiver and Release of Liability before their family registration can be approved.
The text of this agree-
ments reads as follows:
In consideration of being a participant of Immanuel Homeschool Group Co-op (hereafter
“IHG”) and being permitted to utilize the facilities of Bethany Baptist Church (hereafter
“Bethany “) I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound for my family, do hereby:
 Affirm that I have read the registration instructions, and my child(ren) and I have read the
PARENT & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES together.
 Agree to abide by the rules and expectations as presently enforced or as may be amended.
 Understand that if anyone in my family violates the rules, it will jeopardize our participation in
the IHG program.
 Agree to be responsible for the behavior of my child(ren).
 Understand that I will be required to fulfill the co-op job(s) that will be assigned to me.
 Agree to pay for any item that my child(ren) damages at the facility in which we meet.
 Acknowledge that my family’s participation in IHG and my family’s utilization of the Bethany
facility could expose my family to a possible risk of personal injury, and I assume all risks inherent in such participation and/or utilization.
 Agree that the whereabouts of my children is solely my responsibility and that neither the IHG
Board, Bethany Baptist Church (members, employees, and volunteers), nor any other IHG
member will be held responsible if my child(ren) leaves campus without my permission.
 Release and agree to indemnify both IHG and Bethany, which includes any IHG member and
any Bethany officers, elders, staff members, and employees, from any and all liability, loss,
damage, expense, or cost of any nature whatsoever from any and all claims by or against my
family for property damage, personal injury, and/or claims arising from my family’s participation and/or utilization, including claims that are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen,
future or contingent.
 Agree that my family shall not now or at any time in the future, directly or indirectly, commence or prosecute any action, suit, or other legal proceeding against either IHG members or
Bethany (members, employees, and volunteers) arising out of, relating to, or in connection
with the actions, causes of action, claims, and demands hereby waived, released or discharged by me.
 Attest that I am of legal age to execute this form as a binding legal document in
accordance with its intention.
All IHG families must electronically “sign” a Terms of Service Agreement with Homeschool-life.com™ (our webhost) before they can complete their family registration.
The full text of this agreement is found under the Terms of Service Link on the
Family Registration page at immanuelhg.com. Please read carefully before signing.
IHG Registration Instructions—NEW Families
Please read this entire handbook and all registration instructions before registering your
family at IHG. The forms necessary for registration are included on
the Registration Checklist. Failure to complete and sign ALL forms will delay the
completion of your family’s registration. See website Registration calendar for dates.
New Families: Request membership at www.immanuelhg.com. Follow all directions
carefully and print and submit all required hard copy forms. These include:
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Medical Release Forms—Adult
Medical Release Forms—Student
National Background Check ($11 each, payable to Bethany Baptist Church)
Online Agreement Signature Form
A Background check is needed for ALL IHG registrants who are 18 years or older.
All new adult members added to a family registration need a background check.
Returning members can check their family profile to see when your next one is due.
Background Checks are $11.00 each, payable to Bethany Baptist Church.
Be sure to submit online the required Release of Liability and Member Responsibility
agreements. (For new members these documents are part of family membership.
For returning families, the documents are on the family page of the website under
the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL link.
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IHG Release of Liability
IHG Member Responsibilities including the
 Parent Responsibilities
 Student Responsibilities (read with/to your children)
 TA and Helper Responsibilities
 High School Expectations (8th-12th graders)
Teachers Only : new teachers submit these forms via the NEW TEACHER’S
REGISTRATION link on the website. Returning teachers must submit a Teacher
Responsibilities Contract each year.

Teacher Responsibilities Contract

Teacher testimony and biography
You must come to IHG on a Friday we meet (see calendar) to submit all completed and
signed forms to the registrars or treasurer at IHG. Incomplete registration packets or
registration packets lacking the $40 registration fee or any required background check
fees ($11 each) will not be accepted. No exceptions !
IHG Membership Renewal Instructions —RETURNING Families
Membership Renewal for families who are already members of IHG and wish to renew
their membership for the coming year must log on to your family page on the website
and click on the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL. Link. Follow the instructions and submit your
packet and fees at co-op on Friday according to the website Registration Calendar.
Submit online the required Release of Liability and Member Responsibility agreements.
For new members these documents are part of family membership. For returning
families, the documents are under the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL link on the website.
 IHG Release of Liability (submit online)
 IHG Member Responsibilities (submit online) including the
 Parent Responsibilities
 Student Responsibilities (read with/to your children)
 TA and Helper Responsibilities
 High School Expectations (8th-12th graders)
Your registration packet must include the following:
 Medical Release Forms—Adult
 Medical Release Forms—Student
 Online Agreement Signature Form
 National Background Check (with $11.00 payment to Bethany Baptist Church)
(only if a new adult family member has been added).
 Registration Fee of $40.00 (payable to IHG).
All IHG registrants who are 18 years or older must have a background check on file.
Check your family record online to see when your next background check is due. All
new adult members added to your family registration need a background check.
Submit all completed and signed forms and fees to registrar or treasurer at IHG on a
Friday we meet. (See calendar). Incomplete registration packets or registration packets
lacking the $40 registration fee or any required background check fees ($11 each) will
not be accepted. No exceptions !
Failure to complete and sign ALL forms will delay the completion of your family’s
registration and , therefore, your ability to register your children for classes.
For Teachers Only: New teachers submit these forms via the TEACHER’S
REGISTRATION link on the website. Returning teachers must submit a Teacher
Responsibilities Contract each year.
 Teacher Responsibilities Contract
 Teacher testimony and biography
IHG Signature Form for Online Agreements
I (we) verify by my (our) signatures below that I (we) have read,
understand, and agree to each of the following documents online at
www.immanuelhg.com:
 IHG Release of Liability
 IHG Member Responsibilities including the
 Parent Responsibilities Contract
 Student Responsibilities Contract
 TA and Helper Responsibilities Contract
 High School Expectations (8th-12th graders)
 IHG Dress Code
 Teacher Responsibilities Contract (For Teachers only)
 IHG has my permission to include my family email address
in the IHG weekly newsletter account at mailchimp.com.
______________________________
_________________________________
______________________________
_________________________________
Print Name of Primary Adult
Print Name of Secondary or other Adult (usually mother)
______________________________
DATE
Signature of Primary Adult
Signature of Secondary or other Adult
VOLUNTEER GENERAL RELEASE FORM
[IMPORTANT – PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY]
ORGANIZATION:
Bethany Baptist
713 South Hill Park Dr.
Puyallup, WA 98373
Immanuel Home school Group
713 South Hill Park Dr.
Puyallup, WA 98373
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Subject - First Name: ____________________ MI: ______ Last: ____________________
Maiden or Alias Names Used: _________________________________________________
Social Security Number: _______________________________ DOB: _________________
Driver License Number: _______________________________State: ________________
Current Street Address: _____________________________________________________
City: _______________________________State: _________ Zip Code: _____________
NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Organization may obtain information about you from a consumer reporting agency for volunteer purposes. Thus, you may be the
subject of a “consumer report” and/or an “investigative consumer report” which may include information about your character,
general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as
your neighbors, friends, or associates. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of your authorization and, if you are
accepted to volunteer, throughout your volunteer period. You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time
after receipt of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. Please be advised
that the nature and scope of the most common form of investigative consumer report obtained with regard to applicants for
employment is an investigation into your education and/or employment history conducted by Clear Investigative Advantage
LLC,17000 Preston Road Suite 140, Dallas TX 75248, Tel: 888-242-2503 or another outside organization. The scope
of this notice and authorization is all-encompassing, however, allowing Organization to obtain from any outside organization all
manner of consumer reports and investigative consumer reports now and, if you are accepted to volunteer, throughout the course
of your volunteer period to the extent permitted by law. As a result, you should carefully consider whether to exercise your right to
request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
New York applicants or employees only: You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of any investigative consumer report
requested by Organization by contacting the consumer reporting agency identified above directly.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AUTHORIZATION
I acknowledge receipt of the NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION and A SUMMARY OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE
FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT and certify that I have read and understand both of those documents. I hereby authorize the
obtaining of “consumer reports” and/or “investigative consumer reports” at any time after receipt of this authorization and, if I am
accepted to volunteer, throughout my volunteer period. To this end, I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement
agency, administrator, state or federal agency, institution, school or university (public or private), information service bureau,
employer, or insurance company to furnish any and all background information requested by Clear Investigative Advantage or
another outside organization acting on behalf of Organization, and/or Organization itself. I agree that a facsimile (“fax”) or
photographic copy of this Authorization shall be as valid as the original.
Minnesota and Oklahoma applicants or employees only: Please check this box if you would like to receive a copy of a consumer
report if one is obtained by the Company.
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California applicants or employees only: By signing below, you also acknowledge receipt of the NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA LAW. Please check this box if you would like to receive a copy of an investigative
consumer report or consumer credit report if one is obtained by Organization at no charge whenever you have a right to receive
such a copy under California law.
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Signature:________________________________ Date:_______________
Parent Signature for students under age 18:_________________________
Clear Investigative Advantage, LLC
17000 Preston Road | Suite 140 | Dallas, TX75248 | Toll free: 888-CIA-2503 | Local: 214-382-2727 | Fax: 214-382-2732
www.CIAresearch.com | support@CIAresearch.com
Immanuel Homeschool Group
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Please furnish health information on anyone in your family that will be attending IHG.
Mother or other Adult health information:
Last name________________________________First name__________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone #________________________Doctor_________________________Dr. Phone _________________
Medical insurance carrier____________________________________ID#_______________________________
Allergies and/or significant medical conditions:
Medications taken regularly:
Father or other Adult health Information:
Last name________________________________First name__________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone #________________________Doctor__________________________Dr. Phone ________________
Medical insurance carrier__________________________________ID#_________________________________
Allergies and/or significant medical conditions:
Medications taken regularly:
Emergency Contacts for the Family
Name__________________________________Phone______________________Relationship________________________
Name__________________________________Phone______________________Relationship________________________
CONSENT FOR HOSPITAL ADMISSION and/or PHYSICIAN'S CARE
We (I), the undersigned, hereby consent to all emergency medical and surgical treatment which may be deemed
necessary for: _______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Print the names of both parents (or other adult) and children)
We (I) shall be liable and agree to pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such medical
services rendered. We (I) have read the above consent and understand and agree to its content.
Father's (or other adult) signature:_________________________________________Date___________________
Mother's (or other adult) signature_________________________________________Date___________________
Student's Health Information:
Last Name____________________________ First Name________________________Birth Date______________________
Doctor ____________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________
Medical insurance carrier _____________________________ID#_____________________Group #____________________
Allergies and/or significant medical conditions:
Medications taken regularly:
Student's Health Information:
Last Name____________________________ First Name________________________Birth Date______________________
Doctor ____________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________
Medical insurance carrier _____________________________ID#_____________________Group #____________________
Allergies and/or significant medical conditions:
Medications taken regularly:
Student's Health Information:
Last Name____________________________ First Name________________________Birth Date______________________
Doctor ____________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________
Medical insurance carrier _____________________________ID#_____________________Group #____________________
Allergies and/or significant medical conditions:
Medications taken regularly:
Student's Health Information:
Last Name____________________________ First Name________________________Birth Date______________________
Doctor ____________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________
Medical insurance carrier _____________________________ID#_____________________Group #____________________
Allergies and/or significant medical conditions:
INSTRUCTIONS: LATE REGISTRATION and
ADD/DROPS (Schedule Changes)
1.) NEW FAMILY LATE REGISTRATION: usually begins mid August (for new families with high
school students). If you wish to participate in late registration (or know someone who does), begin by requesting membership on our website (immanuelhg.com).
Once your online membership is approved, the next step is to mail your $40 registration fee (payable to
IHG), $11 background check fee (payable to Bethany Baptist Church), and completed paperwork to:
Sharon Soran, 4009 N 26th St., Tacoma, WA 98407.
Required Paperwork: These forms are located under the MEMBERSHIP FORMS
link on the left side bar menu on the website as well as in this handbook:
 Background Check
 Adult Medical Form
 Student Medical Form
 Online Signature Agreement Form
Paperwork and fees must be submitted before you can register your students for classes. Confirmation
will be sent via email as soon as your fees and paperwork are received. When you are ready to register
your students for classes, log on with your family username and password and click on the CLASS
REGISTRATION link. Click on the class titles in the grid and then check the box next to the child’s name
you wish to register in that class then click ADD TO CART. Revised family schedules and family payment
worksheets will be posted on the website periodically.
Parents: do not register yourselves in the online class registration.
PREFERENCE link and submit that form.
Click on the ADULT SCHEDULE
2.) ADDS and DROPS (Schedule Changes): currently enrolled families may submit add/drop schedule
changes for students beginning September 5th. Please note that schedule changes are a multi-step
process. To add and drop students from classes, please follow all three steps:
A. Drop student from current class:
*Access your registration summary.
*Click REMOVE next to any class you wish to drop.
B. Add the new class (just like the initial registration):
*Click on the class title in the class grid.
*Click the box by the name of the child you wish to add to this class.
*Click ADD TO CART.
C. Send the changes to the registrar: (send changes to the registrar ONLY after you have
completed the Add/Drop online. You cannot add a class that is full).
*Click the Add/Drop slip located on the top menu of the home page (just under
the co-op title banner). Don’t forget that NURSERY, STUDY HALL and
NOT at CO-OP are “classes” you should add/drop when appropriate.
*Fill out as directed and SUBMIT.
D. Make payments for added classes at co-op the next Friday co-op meets.
High School Expectations for Students from Teachers
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Each class has enough material offered that it satisfies 75/150 hours to equal 1/2 to 1 credit
for the year, in which a letter grade will be given at the end of the year.
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If the class is not designed for a student to receive 1 or 1/2 credit (150/75 hours) then it
becomes a Pass/Fail class.
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Teacher will communicate a grading plan for that class at the beginning of the year.
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Teacher will not allow student to be disruptive in behavior (this is any kind of behavior that is
limiting/stopping academic success for student or fellow students in class) without notifying
parent after two weeks of offense. The two weeks gives the teacher/student time to correct
behavior.
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Teacher will not allow student to get behind more than 2 weeks without parent contact.
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Teacher will give encouraging and constructive feedback on all completed homework so students
may effectively build on material learned throughout the year.
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A student may be asked to drop a high school class if continued behavior and/or late school work
causes disruption and hardship for class/teacher.
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Student and parent will respect and adhere to the agreement they accepted for teacher's plan
and expectations for the high school class in which they are enrolled.
Submitted High school contracts are a part of the Member Responsibilities Agreement which
families submit at registration. A sample of the High School Expectations is located in each
attendance binder. Please see a board member if you have any questions.
Revised 6/30/2016
Index
Age Requirement ............................................................. 2
Absence Reporting ......................................................... 13, 16, web
Add/Drop Form ............................................................... web
Add/Drop Instructions ................................................. 26, web
Advisory Board ............................................................... 4
Age Requirement ............................................................. 2
Announcements Board.................................................... 9
Attendance Binders and Procedures .......................... 13
Background Check Fee ................................................... 5
Background Check Release Form ................................. 23
Bathroom Policy ............................................................... 13
Behavior Problems .......................................................... 15
Board Helpers .................................................................. 4
Building Use/Insurance Fee ......................................... 18
Calendar and Daily Schedule ....................................... 6
Calendar ............................................................................ 6
Cell Phones in Class ......................................................... 12, 13
Chapel ................................................................................ 6, web
Chewing Gum .................................................................... 14
Church Property, Respect ............................................. 15
Class Disruptions ............................................................. 15
Class Registration Calendar .......................................... web
Class Registration ........................................................... web
Class Tuition ..................................................................... 18
Classroom Cleanup........................................................... 12
Classroom Setup.............................................................. 12
Communication Procedures ........................................... 8
Conflict Resolution and Restoration ........................... 12
Contagious Illness/Lice ................................................. 17
Courtship Standard ........................................................ 17
Daily Schedule ................................................................. 6
Damage to Facility .......................................................... 19
Dress Code ....................................................................... 15
Drop Off Parent Requirement ..................................... 15
Drop Off Student Absence .......................................... 15
Drop Off Student Policy ............................................... 15
Electronics at co-op ....................................................... 15
Email (general Guidelines) ............................................. 8
Email Address .................................................................. 2
Emergency Procedures .................................................. 10
Enforcing Rules ............................................................... 17
Facility............................................................................... 2
Fees, Tuition .................................................................... 5
Field Trip Release form ................................................. web
Firearms ............................................................................ 15
Index, continued
Food and Drinks in Classrooms.....................................10, 14
Furniture at Bethany ..................................................... 10
General Payments Calendar ..........................................7
General Policies and Procedures ..................................10
Guns (play or real)........................................................... 15
Hallway OFF LIMITS .................................................... 10, 14
High School Credits and Hours ...................................2
High School Expectations ............................................. 27
History .............................................................................. 2
How TAs Help Teachers ................................................ 13
IHG Family Medical Release Form .............................. 24
Information Table .......................................................... 9
Insufficient Funds .......................................................... 18
Jesus Statue ....................................................................10
Knives ................................................................................. 15
Laser Pointers ..................................................................15
Late Payments..................................................................16
Late Registration Instructions ....................................26
Length of Class Periods ................................................. 6
Length of year .................................................................2, 6
Loitering ............................................................................15
Lost and Found ................................................................11
Lunch .................................................................................. 11
Mailbox .............................................................................. 9
Materials Fee Payments ................................................ 18
Medical Release Form – Adult ......................................24, web
Medical Release Form – Student .................................25, web
Member Responsibilities Agreement .......................... 18
Membership ....................................................................5
Membership Age Requirement .....................................5
Membership Renewal Instructions ............................. 21
Mission Statement ........................................................ 4
Newsletter .......................................................................8, 17
NO PARKING Zone......................................................... 10
Noise Level .......................................................................10
Nondiscrimination Statement ......................................5
Non-refundable Fees ..................................................... 18
NSF Charge ......................................................................18
Nursery ............................................................................. 11
One Day Drop Offs ........................................................ 16
Parent Job Requirement................................................ 5
Parent Participation........................................................ 16
Parent Responsibilities .................................................. 16
Parent Schedule Preference Form ............................. web
Parking ............................................................................... 10
Payment Boxes – Clearing Payments ........................... 12
Index, continued
Payment Calendar ........................................................... 18, web
Payment Due Dates (see calendar)............................. 6
Pianos OFF LIMITS ...................................................... 10
Playground Equipment ................................................... 10
Pocket Knives .................................................................. 15
Privacy .............................................................................. 9, 18
Public Displays of Affection ........................................ 17
Registration Fee ............................................................. 18
Registration Fee ............................................................. 5
Registration Instructions—New Families ................. 20
Registration Packet (forms) ........................................ 21
Release of Liability ........................................................ 19
Remaining in Class Entire Period ................................. 13
Respect ............................................................................. 12, 14
Revoke Membership ....................................................... 5, 18
Running ............................................................................. 10, 14
Sanctuary Stage............................................................. 10
Schedule Change (adds/drops) ................................... 26
Selling/Advertising at Co-op ....................................... 9
Semesters ....................................................................... 6
Sessions ........................................................................... 6
Setup/Cleanup Responsibilities ................................... 6, 10
Sign Out/Sign In ............................................................ 9
Signature Form for Online Agreements ................... 22
Skateboards at Co-op ................................................... 15
Snow Policy ...................................................................... 11
Social Media Restrictions ............................................ 9, 18
Socializing During Class ................................................ 17
Spirit Day Themes ......................................................... web
Standard of Behavior .................................................... 16
Statement of Faith ....................................................... 4
Student Cell Phones ....................................................... 15
Student Responsibilities .............................................. 14
Student Supplies ............................................................ 11
Substitute Parents ........................................................ 16
TA and Helper Responsibilities ................................... 13
Tardiness ......................................................................... 12, 13, 14, 16
TAs and Cell Phones in Class ........................................ 13
TAs as Substitutes ........................................................ 13
Teacher Absence ........................................................... 12
Teacher Appreciation ................................................... web
Teacher Responsibilities .............................................. 12
Teacher to TA Communication .................................... 12
Ten Minute Late Policy ................................................. 12, 13, 14
Unity ................................................................................. 12
Visitors ............................................................................. 17
Index, continued
Website Address ............................................................2
Website Terms of Service ...........................................19
Website.............................................................................8
Welcome and Introduction ...........................................2
Year at a Glance Calendar .............................................web
Yelling ................................................................................10, 14