CONSTANCE HOMESCHOOLERS E.T.C.
2014-2015 CO-OP REGISTRATION PACKET
To: Co-op Parents
From: Ilene Anderson, Co-op Board Member
Here is the Co-op Registration Packet for this fall! Please read it carefully.
Students should arrive no later than 9:10 a.m., however, we ask that you please wait until 9:00 a.m. before
allowing K-5 students to go to Room 113A to allow for proper supervision. At 9:15 a.m. all students will attend
opening exercises, so plan to arrive on time!
Opening Exercises will be held in Room 113A for grades K-5. All students in grades 6-12 will start their morning
with a brief time of prayer and announcements before the beginning of first hour. This will be held in the
Community Room. If you are scheduled to help in a first hour class, drop off your children and then go to that
classroom immediately in order to help the teacher prepare for that class!
After you’ve read the syllabi for the classes, if you still have any questions about the scope and sequence of the
class or the curriculum, you may contact the volunteer teachers directly to inquire. Come to registration
prepared to register on Wednesday, June 4th , at 7:00 p.m. All forms must be completed before you’re allowed
to register. All forms in the packet can also be found on our website under ETC Forms at
www.constancefree.org/homeschool.
Please note! Throughout the co-op year, if you have questions about a co-op policy or a class your child is in, you
should first contact the appropriate co-op coordinator. This year’s coordinators are: Robin Applegate (nursery-1st
grade), Francy Foster (2nd - 5th grade), & Lisa Nilson (6th - 12th grade). If they cannot answer your question; you
may then contact Ilene Anderson, the Co-op Board Member.
Co-op Time Schedule:
9:00 a.m.
- All teachers arrive to prepare for their classes
9:10 a.m.
- All other co-op families arrive; put on name tags and go to Opening Exercises
9:15-9:25 a.m. - Opening Exercises for Grades K – 5 & Opening Prayer/Announcements for Grades 6 – 12
9:30-10:25 a.m.
- 1st hour (6th-12th grade will begin at 9:25am)
10:30-11:25 a.m.
- 2nd hour
11:30-12:25 p.m.
- 3rd hour
Co-op Dates (usually the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month):
First Semester
Second Semester
September 12 & 26
January 30
October 10 & 24
February 13 & 27
November 14
March 13 & 27
December 12
April 10 & 24
January 9 & 23 (2015)
May 8
Print, complete and bring all of the following forms to registration (except the Student Code of Conduct).
 Registration Form and Tuition Worksheet/Receipt
 Membership Application
 Parent Commitment Form
 Student Code of Conduct (due first day of Co-op)
 Constance Free Church Waiver Form (this needs to be turned in each year)
 Constance Free Church Abuse Prevention Screening Form (not necessary if the church already has one
on file)
Parent Support & Prayer
To:
Co-op Parents
From: Sheryl Lund, Prayer & Support Board Member
Throughout the school year the ETC Co-op sponsors field trips, parties and activities for our children. We also
hold a potluck and several “Mom’s Night Out” gatherings for much-needed fellowship, support and fun for just us
moms. Dates for the activities and Mom’s meetings are listed below.
Remember, any member is free to organize an activity for children, just clear the date with our Activities Board
Member, Melanie Fagerstrom. Also, if you’d like to host a gathering for the moms, please contact Sheryl Lund, our
Prayer & Support Board Member. It takes everyone’s active participation to help our co-op run well and for us to
be able to offer a variety of activities & field trips each year!
CO-OP prayer group:
For those interested, we will meet for one hour each co-op in the basement prayer room for mom’s to spend time
supporting one another and refreshing ourselves in prayer.
The plan is to meet regularly but to change up which hour we meet each week so all moms have an opportunity to
join us. The hour will consist of each individual sharing one at a time and then immediately praying for her
specific request. Come and be supported and renewed!
No need to sign up, just join us as you are able.
2014 – 2015 Mom’s Night Out Schedule (all meetings are usually from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
Week of August 25 - Parent Potluck Kickoff - Come and meet our new members! (6:30 – 9 p.m.)
October 15 Moms’ Night Out
December 5 Moms’ Night Out Christmas Party
January 21 Moms’ Night Out Curriculum Night
February 19 Moms’ Night Out
March 18 Moms’ Night Out
Thank you, Sheryl Lund, Prayer & Support Board Member.
Field Trips & Other Activities
To:
Co-op Parents
From: Melanie Fagerstrom, Events Board Member
Service Requirement
As stated in the handbook, sometime during the year, one parent from every family is required to complete an
annual service requirement unless you are a first year homeschooler or a board member. This requirement can be
fulfilled by either coordinating one event or activity such as a field trip, party, or other special event OR fulfilling a
qualifying job such as Co-op Librarian, Box Tops Coordinator, Scholastic Books Coordinator, or HArtS Fair Judge.
To help you select your service project, pick one of the activities listed below, a field trip or other activity, or
contact Melanie Fagerstrom for more ideas. According to our policy, events will be dropped from the calendar if
there is no volunteer to coordinate them. Also, you are encouraged to come up with your own party or field trip
ideas and are free to coordinate more than one field trip or event. Check out the field trip ideas listed on our
website at www.constancefree.org/homeschool. You may work with a partner or team if the size of the event
warrants it, or if you feel you need help. Some of these positions may be filled already. See the Handbook for
more details on coordinating events and field trips.
Please contact Melanie Fagerstrom to commit to coordinating an activity that best suits your gifts and interests by
September 1.
This year our aim is to offer a minimum of one field trip per month during the school year. In order for this
to happen, we need families to step up and be willing to potentially help plan an extra field trip throughout the year.
A great list can be found at http://hsadventures.org/field-trip-ideas.
2014 - 2015 Scheduled Activities
September 3 or 4
Student Kick Off, 11:30am Lion’s Park, Coon Rapids
October 3-4
Clothing Exchange (tentative date)
November 20 & 21 Variety Show rehearsal & performance & Ice Cream Social
December 12
Student Christmas Party (after co-op)
February 13
Student Valentine’s Party (after co-op)
March 5
Mandatory Co-op Planning Meeting
March 7
HArtS Fair
March 27
Used Curriculum Sale (during co-op)
May 1-2
Clothing Exchange (tentative date)
May 8
Promotion Ceremony (after co-op)
CONSTANCE HOMESCHOOLERS E.T.C.
CO-OP PACKET TABLE OF CONTENTS
Due to the large amount of information contained in this packet, the following is a list by page number of where
you can find the various forms and class descriptions. We hope this helps you find your way around!
Class Descriptions
Preschool
K-1
2-3
4-5
6-12
2014/15 Tuition Prices
Page
5
6
8
11
14
24
Forms
Tuition Worksheet for Grades 6-12
Registration Form (for all grades)
Membership Application
Parent’s Co-op Commitment Form
Student Code of Conduct
Constance Free Church Waiver Form
Constance Free Church Abuse Prevention
Screening Form
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
CONSTANCE HOMESCHOOLERS E.T.C.
2014-2015 CO-OP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
GRADE LEVEL: PRESCHOOL
Preschool Class – Music & Movement & Theme Based
Semesters 1 & 2
Time: 9:15 & 11:30 (1st & 3rd hours)
Tentative Teachers: Karen Freyberger (1st hour), Jessica Poser (3rd hour)
First Hour: Music and Movement
Class Description: The Preschool Music and Movement class will provide an enriching experience full of songs,
fine and gross motor skills, storytelling and social interactions. Scientific research reveals that exposure to music
enhances the learning process in young minds. Music's melodic and rhythmic patterns provide exercise for the
brain and help develop memory. It also creates an aptitude for music later in life. This class will provide physical
movement in space, moving one body part, fine motor movement with finger plays, social movements like holding
hands in circle singing games, and imitative movements (i.e. moving like animals). Preschool Music and
Movement will also provide hands-on exploration of musical instruments and introduction of musical concepts
such as rhythm, percussion, pitch, and musical notes. There will be some academic activities mixed in the hour as
well.
Third Hour: Co-op Preschool will be a nurturing environment for preschoolers ages 3-5. The classroom will be a
place to foster friendships and learning through literacy based activities. Throughout the morning we will use crafts,
stories, and hands-on activities as we spend time focusing on basic preschool skills such as letters and numbers
as well as explore God's creation. Each week will include, among other things, calendar time, letter study time,
Bible time, and explorer time where we will study various themes of God's creation.
Preschool Physical Education
Semesters 1 & 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Teacher: Sarah Moore
We will explore a variety of activities and basic childhood games to assist in developing skills like fine motor skills,
large muscle use, coordination, cooperation, listening, and most of all FUN!
To allow the kids to settle down we will have a snack towards the end of class and read stories.
GRADE LEVEL: K & 1
Grade K & 1: Five in a Row
Semesters 1 & 2
Time: 9:30 (1st hour)
Teacher: Chris Tousignant (1st Semester)/Joy Hannan (2nd Semester)
1st Semester ~ Five-in-a-Row: The Love of Animals with Children’s Picture Books
Kindergarten and 1st Graders will use children’s picture books to identify different animals. We will be reading a
picture book in each class and creating a craft or art project based upon an animal represented in each respective
book.
Note: Five-in-a-Row curriculum outlines that each book be read over a course of about five days. If you are able,
feel free to read the books listed below to your student. Additionally, finding other books or DVDs on the animal
we are studying would be a great way to further enhance your child’s interest in the animal.
September 12th:
September 26th:
October 10th:
October 24th:
November 14th:
December 12th:
January 9th:
January 23rd:
Are You Blue Dog’s Friend by George Rodrigue
Big Fat Hen by Keith Baker
Panda Bear, Panda Bear What do you See? By Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry
Manana Iguana by Ann Whitford Paul
Hooray for Fish by Lucy Cousins
Oodles of Animals by Lois Ehlert
2nd Semester ~ Five-in-a-Row: Discovering God’s World with Children’s Picture Books
This class will use children’s picture books to introduce K/1st graders to the seven continents. Students will learn
about characteristics of varied cultures and climates. Students will learn through creating a world lap book, crafts,
and games. We will be reading the picture book in class. Five-in-a-Row curriculum repeats the reading of the
same book several days in a row. Parents are encouraged to follow up rereading the same picture book to their
children following class for further discovery and enrichment. A globe that your child is allowed to touch and turn
at home will be a great addition to learning as well.
Jan 30:
North America – Make Way for Ducklings (East Coast of USA)
Feb 13:
South America – The Great Kapok Tree (Brazil) (Amazon River, Tropical Rainforest)
or A Pen Pal for Max (Chili – Import/Export, Earthquakes)
Feb 27:
Antarctica- Little Penguin: The Emperor of Antarctica
Mar 13:
Australia- The Pumpkin Runner
Mar 27:
Africa – Elizabeti’s Doll or My Rows and Piles of Coins (Both from Tanzania)
Apr 10:
Europe- Madeline (France)
Apr 24:
Asia – Grandfather’s Journey (Japan and West Coast USA)
May 8:
Review – How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Grade K & 1: Animals by Design
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Teacher: Julie Von Vett
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you,…..” ~ Job 12:7. What do the animals have to teach us…..that they
were created by God. God shows His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature through what has
been made (Romans 1:20). The animals declare God’s power. This year we will examine what God the Creator
of the animals created on day 5- sea creatures and day 6-land creatures.
We will examine the animal kingdom to see God’s fingerprints of design.
We will be doing several dissections this year.
Animals covered:
A. Vertebrates (make up ~ 3% of the animal kingdom)
- Mammals (sheep, dogs, cats, apes, marsupials…)
- Amphibians (frogs…)
- Reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, dinosaurs….)
- Fish
B. Invertebrates (make up ~ 97% of the animal kingdom)
- Arthropods (make up ~75% of animal species)
- Mollusks
- Coelenterates (jellyfish, coral…)
- Echinoderms (starfish….)
- Sponges
- Worms (segmented worms, flat worms, round worms)
Recommended but not required Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming creatures of the Fifth Day
and Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day www.apologia.com or
www.christianbook.com. OR God’s Design for life The Animal Kingdom by Debbie and Richard Lawrence
(Answers in Genesis)
Classes can stand alone without the books.
This would be a good year to do a project for the Home School Science Fair (www.tcccsa.tc); k-6
collection/model or experimental, 7-12 experimental. Great booklet How to do science fair projects (your coop
leader has a copy). This year with our study of animals like horses, would make a good 4H and science fair
project.
Looking forward to studying God’s creation with your student,
Julie Von Vett
Grade K & 1: Physical Education
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 11:30 (3rd hour)
Teacher: Anita Hendrickson
The class will be a time to get their bodies moving in a balance of fun games, movement to songs and learning
the basics of some popular sports.
September: Stretches, Coordination skills and group games
October:
Movement to songs and more coordination work
November: Kickball and soccer
December: Volleyball(with balloons) and badminton
January:
Sock snowball/dodge-ball
February:
Relay games
March:
Fun games(AWANA type games)
April:
T-ball, hitting and catching
May:
Favorite games
GRADE LEVEL: 2 & 3
Grades 2 & 3: Physical Education
Semester 1 & 2
Time: 9:30 (1st hour)
Teacher: Melissa Martinez
My name is Melissa Martinez and I have the honor of working with your children for the year. Each class will
consist of warm up games, an introduction to team sports with an emphasis on teamwork, and good
sportsmanship. We will learn and develop basic skills in areas such as soccer, kickball, beach ball volleyball, floor
hockey, dodge ball and baseball.
Various games and activities will focus on following instructions, cooperating with others, developing coordination
and teaching basic skills of common sports. I am excited to be a part of the many memorable childhood games
that your children will learn and remember for a lifetime.
Week 1: Soccer
Week 2: Baseball
Week 3: Kickball
Week 4: Capture the Flag
Week 5: Intro to Jump roping
Week 6: Jump Rope
Week 7: Beach Volleyball
Week 8: Combination of all past games taught
Week 9: Tee Ball
Week 10: Dodge ball
Week 11: Bowling
Week 12: Floor Hockey
Week 13: Soccer
Week 14: Kickball
Week 15: Capture the Flag
Week 16: Relay Races
Grades 2 & 3: Artist Academy
Semester: 1
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Teacher: Larry Weinberg (Rum River Art Center)
Class Description: Artist Academy is a visual art enrichment program for children students. Our innovative
procedure allows us to educate children in art from the historical art master’s techniques and visual cues. Each
student creates their own masterpiece inspired by the simple skills that they have learned throughout the session.
RRAC is distinct in our dedication to developing artist technique as a foundation that springboards creativity and
individuality at all levels of learning. We introduce novel types of mediums to create art from watercolor, acrylics to
oil and chalk pastels. Students bring home an original art piece every session to share with family and friends.
Parents and students alike have articulated how life changing our art course is.
Rum River Art Center focuses on expanding children's knowledge of artists' techniques by utilizing a structured
step-by-step method. This process of directed drawing and visual arts gives eager learners instruction on how to
create increasingly complex images. Our program provides thorough and engaging hands on learning experience
for everyone regardless of beginning ability. RRAC classes have proven to heighten a child's confidence, focus,
pride, patience, and of course, artistic skills! Traditional art masters from Rembrandt to Picasso inspire a new
generation of artists through our innovative and revolutionary programming
Lesson Plan:
Date
September 12
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 14
December 12
January 9
January 23
Artist
To Be Determined
Rod Burns
Benjamin Franklin
Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse
Charles Harper
Modigliani & DaVinci
Paul Cezanne
Project
Animal Drawing
Nature Printing
Collage (part 1)
Collage (part 2)
Holiday Animal Project
Self Portraits, Italian Style
Mountain Landscape
Medium
Watercolor on paper “Annie”
Leaf printing on paper
Mixed media on canvas panel
Mixed media on canvas panel
Oil pastels on paper
Grade 2 & 3: Around the World Geography
Semester: 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Tour Guide: Kristie Sherrard
Put on your exploring shoes and get ready to take a whirlwind trip around the world, exploring this wonderful Earth
God made! Each time we meet, we’ll travel to a new continent, learn what makes it unique, and then focus on one
country within that continent to explore. Along the way we will use music, stories, crafts, games, and pictures to
help us get a better idea of what makes that continent and country so special!
Here’s the itinerary for our trip (subject to change at your tour guide’s discretion):
Jan 30:
Get Ready!
Passports & Where am I?
Learning Stations
Feb 13:
Continent – North America; Country -- Canada
Feb 27:
Continent – South America; Country -- Brazil
Mar 13:
Continent – Europe; Country -- France
Mar 27:
Continent – Africa; Country -- TBD
Apr 10:
Continent – Australia; Country – New Zealand
Apr 24:
Continent – Asia; Country -- Japan
May 8:
Continent – Antarctica
Review Stations
Grades 2 & 3: Animals by Design
Semester 1 & 2
Time: 11:30 (3rd hour)
Teacher: Julie Von Vett
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you,…..” ~ Job 12:7. What do the animals have to teach us…..that they
were created by God. God shows His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature through what has
been made (Romans 1:20). The animals declare God’s power. This year we will examine what God the Creator
of the animals created on day 5- sea creatures and day 6-land creatures.
We will examine the animal kingdom to see God’s fingerprints of design.
We will be doing several dissections this year.
Animals covered:
A.
Vertebrates (make up ~ 3% of the animal kingdom)
- Mammals (sheep, dogs, cats, apes, marsupials…)
- Amphibians (frogs…)
- Reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, dinosaurs….)
- Fish
B.
Invertebrates (make up ~ 97% of the animal kingdom)
- Arthropods (make up ~75% of animal species)
- Mollusks
- Coelenterates (jellyfish, coral…)
- Echinoderms (starfish….)
- Sponges
- Worms (segmented worms, flat worms, round worms)
Recommended but not required Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming creatures of the Fifth Day
and Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day www.apologia.com or
www.christianbook.com. OR God’s Design for life The Animal Kingdom by Debbie and Richard Lawrence
(Answers in Genesis)
Classes can stand alone without the books.
This would be a good year to do a project for the Home School Science Fair (www.tcccsa.tc); k-6
collection/model or experimental, 7-12 experimental. Great booklet How to do science fair projects (your coop
leader has a copy). This year with our study of animals like horses, would make a good 4H and science fair
project.
Looking forward to studying God’s creation with your student,
Julie Von Vett
GRADE LEVEL: 4 & 5
Grade 4 & 5: Animals by Design
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 9:30 (1st hour)
Teacher: Julie Von Vett
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you,…..” ~ Job 12:7. What do the animals have to teach us…..that they
were created by God. God shows His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature through what has
been made (Romans 1:20). The animals declare God’s power. This year we will examine what God the Creator
of the animals created on day 5- sea creatures and day 6-land creatures.
We will examine the animal kingdom to see God’s fingerprints of design.
We will be doing several dissections this year.
Animals covered:
A.
Vertebrates (make up ~ 3% of the animal kingdom)
- Mammals (sheep, dogs, cats, apes, marsupials…)
- Amphibians (frogs…)
- Reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, dinosaurs….)
- Fish
B.
Invertebrates (make up ~ 97% of the animal kingdom)
- Arthropods (make up ~75% of animal species)
- Mollusks
- Coelenterates (jellyfish, coral…)
- Echinoderms (starfish….)
- Sponges
- Worms (segmented worms, flat worms, round worms)
Recommended but not required Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming creatures of the Fifth Day
and Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day www.apologia.com or
www.christianbook.com. OR God’s Design for life The Animal Kingdom by Debbie and Richard Lawrence
(Answers in Genesis)
Classes can stand alone without the books.
This would be a good year to do a project for the Home School Science Fair (www.tcccsa.tc); k-6
collection/model or experimental, 7-12 experimental. Great booklet How to do science fair projects (your coop
leader has a copy). This year with our study of animals like horses, would make a good 4H and science fair
project.
Looking forward to studying God’s creation with your student,
Julie Von Vett
Grades 4 & 5: Physical Education
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd Hour/1st Semester) 11:30 (3rd hour/2nd Semester)
Teacher: Emily Hanson
This years PE class for the 4th and 5th grade students will focus on health and fitness while increasing endurance
levels through fun games and activities. Additionally, the students will be given a short lesson (about 10 minutes
of class) about making healthy choices that they can practice daily. Lessons may include the importance of
physical activity, healthy eating, safety while being active alone or with others and good sportsmanship. Students
will spend most of the class time moderately active and most importantly...having fun!
First Semester
Session 1 - Introductions and discussion about rules, expectations and sportsmanship, outside game
Session 2 - Cooperative Handball
Session 3 - Mission Impossible Games
Session 4 - Circuit Training with jump rope, jumping jacks, push ups, crunches, wall squats
Session 5 - Ball Chase
Session 6 - Christmas Fitness Adventure
Session 7 - Relay Games
Session 8 - Circuit Training with planks, lunges, supermans, mountain climbers, jog in place
Second Semester
Session 1 - Foam ball Passover
Session 2 - Loop Da Hoop
Session 3 - Fitness Gamble
Session 4 - Circuit Training
Session 5 - Cars
Session 6 - A Spin on Fitness
Session 7 - Secret Handshake
Session 8 - Outside game – students choice
Grades 4 & 5: Around the World Geography
Semester: 1
Time: 10:30 (3rd hour)
Tour Guide: Kristie Sherrard
Put on your exploring shoes and get ready to take a whirlwind trip around the world, exploring this wonderful Earth
God made! Each time we meet, we’ll travel to a new continent, learn what makes it unique, learn the names &
locations of the biggest countries, rivers, and mountains on that continent, and then focus on one country within
that continent to explore. Along the way we will use music, stories, crafts, games, and pictures to help us get a
better idea of what makes that continent and country so special! Students will also have the opportunity to give a
short presentation about a country of their choosing sometime during the semester.
Here’s the itinerary for our trip (subject to change at your tour guide’s discretion):
Sept 12:
Get Ready!
Passports & Geography Basics
Sept 26:
Continent – North America; Country – Canada
Oct 10:
Continent – South America; Country -- Brazil
Oct 24:
Continent – Africa; Country - TBD
Nov 14:
Continent – Australia; Country – New Zealand
Dec 12:
Continent – Europe; Christmas in Europe
Jan 9:
Continent – Asia; Country -- Japan
Jan 23:
Continent – Antarctica
Review Stations
Grades 4 & 5: Artist Academy
Semester: 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Teacher: Larry Weinberg (Rum River Art Center)
Class Description: Artist Academy is a visual art enrichment program for children students. Our innovative
procedure allows us to educate children in art from the historical art master’s techniques and visual cues. Each
student creates their own masterpiece inspired by the simple skills that they have learned throughout the session.
RRAC is distinct in our dedication to developing artist technique as a foundation that /springboards creativity and
individuality at all levels of learning. We introduce novel types of mediums to create art from watercolor, acrylics to
oil and chalk pastels. Students bring home an original art piece every session to share with family and friends.
Parents and students alike have articulated how life changing our art course is.
Rum River Art Center focuses on expanding children's knowledge of artists' techniques by utilizing a structured
step-by-step method. This process of directed drawing and visual arts gives eager learners instruction on how to
create increasingly complex images. Our program provides thorough and engaging hands on learning experience
for everyone regardless of beginning ability. RRAC classes have proven to heighten a child's confidence, focus,
pride, patience, and of course, artistic skills! Traditional art masters from Rembrandt to Picasso inspire a new
generation of artists through our innovative and revolutionary programming
Lesson Plan:
Date
January 30
February 13
February 27
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
Artist
Paul Klee
Jim Dine
Edward Hopper
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso
Charles DeMuth
Charles Harper
Claude Monet
Project
“Aquarium”
Hearts
Study in Perspective
Picture within a Picture (part 1)
Picture within a Picture (part 2)
Still Life
Birds, study in lines
Water Lilies
Medium
Watercolor
Oil pastels on paper
Pencil on paper
Mixed media on canvas panel
Mixed media on canvas panel
Chalk pastel on paper
GRADE LEVEL: 6 – 12
First Hour
Second Hour
Third Hour
1st Semester
Artist Academy
Animals by Design
Sewing
Advanced Guitar
Chemistry
Beginning Guitar
Cooking
Toastmasters
Worldview
Fitness
Karate
2nd Semester
Artist Academy
Animals by Design
Toastmasters
Beginning Guitar
Chemistry
Advanced Guitar
Cooking
Literature
Worldview
Fitness
Basketball
Grades 6 – 12: Artist Academy
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 9:25 (1st hour)
Teacher: Larry Weinberg (Rum River Art Center)
Class Description: Artist Academy is a visual art enrichment program for children students. Our innovative
procedure allows us to educate children in art from the historical art master’s techniques and visual cues. Each
student creates their own masterpiece inspired by the simple skills that they have learned throughout the session.
RRAC is distinct in our dedication to developing artist technique as a foundation that springboards creativity and
individuality at all levels of learning. We introduce novel types of mediums to create art from watercolor, acrylics to
oil and chalk pastels. Students bring home an original art piece every session to share with family and friends.
Parents and students alike have articulated how life changing our art course is.
Rum River Art Center focuses on expanding children's knowledge of artists' techniques by utilizing a structured
step-by-step method. This process of directed drawing and visual arts gives eager learners instruction on how to
create increasingly complex images. Our program provides thorough and engaging hands on learning experience
for everyone regardless of beginning ability. RRAC classes have proven to heighten a child's confidence, focus,
pride, patience, and of course, artistic skills! Traditional art masters from Rembrandt to Picasso inspire a new
generation of artists through our innovative and revolutionary programming
Lesson Plan, First Semester:
Date
Artist
September 12
To Be Determined
September 26
Rod Burns
October 10
Benjamin Franklin
October 24
Henri Matisse
November 14
Henri Matisse
December 12
Charles Harper
January 9
Modigliani & DaVinci
January 23
Paul Cezanne
Project
Animal Drawing
Nature Printing
Collage (part 1)
Collage (part 2)
Holiday Animal Project
Self Portraits, Italian Style
Mountain Landscape
Medium
Watercolor on paper “Annie”
Leaf printing on paper
Mixed media on canvas panel
Mixed media on canvas panel
Oil pastels on paper
Second Semester:
Date
January 30
February 13
February 27
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
Artist
Paul Klee
Jim Dine
Edward Hopper
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso
Charles DeMuth
Charles Harper
Claude Monet
Project
“Aquarium”
Hearts
Study in Perspective
Picture within a Picture (part 1)
Picture within a Picture (part 2)
Still Life
Birds, study in lines
Water Lilies
Medium
Watercolor
Oil pastels on paper
Pencil on paper
Mixed media on canvas panel
Mixed media on canvas panel
Chalk pastel on paper
Grades 6 – 12: Beginning Sewing
Semester: 1
Time: 9:25 (1st hour)
Teacher: Loretta Sunderland
This class will teach the basics of beginning sewing. We will cover topics like: using a sewing machine, how to
measure fabric, how to cut fabric and more. We will begin by sewing a pillowcase. The pillowcase will provide a
hands on way to learn simple sewing skills. If we finish the pillowcase in enough time, we will move on to a simple
apron or book bag. The second project would provide students the opportunity to learn additional skills and have a
better grasp of how to do different kinds of sewing projects.
Grades 6 – 12: Animals by Design
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 9:25 (1st hour)
Teacher: Julie Von Vett
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you,…..” ~ Job 12:7. What do the animals have to teach us…..that they
were created by God. God shows His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature through what has
been made (Romans 1:20). The animals declare God’s power. This year we will examine what God the Creator
of the animals created on day 5- sea creatures and day 6-land creatures.
We will examine the animal kingdom to see God’s fingerprints of design.
We will be doing several dissections this year.
Animals covered:
A.
Vertebrates (make up ~ 3% of the animal kingdom)
- Mammals (sheep, dogs, cats, apes, marsupials…)
- Amphibians (frogs…)
- Reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, dinosaurs….)
- Fish
B.
Invertebrates (make up ~ 97% of the animal kingdom)
- Arthropods (make up ~75% of animal species)
- Mollusks
- Coelenterates (jellyfish, coral…)
- Echinoderms (starfish….)
- Sponges
- Worms (segmented worms, flat worms, round worms)
Recommended but not required Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming creatures of the Fifth Day
and Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day www.apologia.com or
www.christianbook.com. OR God’s Design for life The Animal Kingdom by Debbie and Richard Lawrence
(Answers in Genesis)
Classes can stand alone without the books.
This would be a good year to do a project for the Home School Science Fair (www.tcccsa.tc); k-6
collection/model or experimental, 7-12 experimental. Great booklet How to do science fair projects (your coop
leader has a copy). This year with our study of animals like horses, would make a good 4H and science fair
project.
Looking forward to studying God’s creation with your student,
Julie Von Vett
Grades 6 – 12: Intermediate Guitar
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 9:25 (1st hour/1st Semester) AND 10:30 (2nd hour/ 2nd Semester)
Teacher: Jacob Hedden
Class Description:
Intermediate/Advanced Guitar is designed to give students the proper tools to adequately play and lead worship
music and other genre's if they so choose. Students will learn higher level chords, intricate strumming patterns,
picking and finger picking, lead guitar, backup guitar, how to give direction to a team, how to communicate with
the team with body language, “Walks”, and song transitions.
Along with playing guitar, students will begin to learn the beginning stages of music leadership and
communication. A new worship song will be learned each time class meets and each student will take a turn
leading that song in front of the class as a part of leadership development. Also, a 5 minute Bible devotion will be
at the beginning of each class period. Students will be on a rotation for leading devotions on the days assigned to
them.
Students will have confidence in their guitar playing ability and their music leadership ability upon completion of
this class.
FINAL ASSIGNMENT: Play a piece of music that they (with instructor’s approval) pick. This piece will be chosen
based on difficulty specific to the student.
Week 1 September 12
Lead Guitar
Song: Lord I lift Your Name on High
Week 2 September 26
Strumming Patterns, Palm Mute
Song: Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord
Week 3 October 10
Picking and Finger Picking
Song: Your Love Oh Lord
Week 4 October 24
Higher Level Chords
Choose song to lead for Recital.
Song: Every Move I make
Week 5 November 14
Directional Leadership
Song: Here I am to Worship
Week 6 December 12
Song Transitions
Song: Coming Back to the Heart of Worship
Week 7 January 9
Walks (G,C,D,E,A,B)
Song: Holy is the Lord (Chris Tomlin)
Week 8 January 23
Practice Song for Recital in front of class.
Review the Semester.
Student progress will be assessed at the end of the first semester and a syllabus for the second semester will be
put together at that time.
Grades 6 – 12: Cooking
Semester: 1 or 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Teacher: Patty Oknich
The focus of this class will be healthy eating. Along with basic food preparation skills, which will be learned
through hands-on cooking at each class, we will discuss the differences between cooking whole foods verses
processed. Topics for discussion will include label reading and choosing foods based on nutritional needs. This is
a beginning cooking class. Students will prepare foods to eat either at the end of the class or the end of Co-op
depending on cooking and prepping time.
Week 1
Let’s Get Started

Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
Week 2
Who Needs Taco Bell
 Tacos
 Pico de Gallo
Soup-The Ultimate Budget Stretcher
 Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Chicken Helper Alfredo vs. Fresh
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Simple Ingredients Make a Tasty Lunch
 Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese
 Tomato Basil Soup
Breakfast - Who Needs McDonald's
 Oven Baked Denver Omelets & More
Healthy Dips to Satisfy Your Need to Crunch
 Hummus dip options
 French Onion Dip
Desserts Made Easy
 Blueberry Cobbler & More
Topic
Class overview; Hygiene; Using whole foods
easier, cheaper, better; Washing and preparing
fresh fruit; Homemade granola.
Food safety for cooking meat; Making your own
taco seasoning.
Whole Chickens ROCK!
Read those labels! Home made alfredo sauce
and cooking pasta.
Healthy lunch made easy.
Not as quick as McDonalds but better tasting and
more nutritious.
Home made dips versus commercially made.
Quick desserts that bake while dinner's on the
table.
Grades 6 – 12: Toastmasters
Semester: 1 and/or 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour/1st Semester) and 9:25 (1st hour/2nd Semester)
Teacher: Carol Rice
Please note: This class can be taken for a semester or for the full year.
Toastmasters is a learn-by-doing class in which students gain confidence and effectiveness in their
speaking in a no-pressure atmosphere. There is no instructor; instead students will be taught how to evaluate one
another’s presentations. Each student will give two 4-8 minute speeches per semester and will have several
opportunities for impromptu speaking.
There are four basic parts to the class: the informal meet and greet time, prepared speeches (they may
recite parts of a famous speech that I will provide them, or they may write their own speech), table topics
(impromptu), and evaluations. Each class will designate someone for each of the following roles:
an Invocator who opens the class, a Jokemaster who tells a funny story or joke, a Wordmaster who presents a
"word of the day" to help the students increase their vocabulary (with the intention that students use the word of
the day in their presentations), a Listener who asks questions after the presentations to make sure everyone was
listening.
Semester 1
Sept. 12
Explain toastmasters, class expectations, and format
Sept. 26
Meet & Greet, Table Topics, preparation for presentations
Oct. 10
Meet & Greet, half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
Oct. 24
Meet & Greet, other half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
Nov. 14
Meet & Greet, Table Topics, preparation for presentations
Dec. 12
Meet & Greet, half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
Jan. 9
Meet & Greet, other half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
Jan. 23
Something light and fun with food . . . and speaking
Semester 2
Jan. 30
Explain toastmasters, class expectations, and format
Feb. 13
Meet & Greet, Table Topics, preparation for presentations
Feb. 27
Meet & Greet, half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
Mar. 13
Meet & Greet, other half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
Mar. 27
Meet & Greet, Table Topics, preparation for presentations
Apr. 10
Meet & Greet, half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
Apr. 24
Meet & Greet, other half of presentation speeches, Table Topics
May 8
Something light and fun with food . . . and speaking
Grades 6 – 12: Beginning Guitar
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour/1st Semester) AND 9:25 (1st hour/2nd Semester)
Teacher: Jacob Hedden
Beginner Guitar class is targeted at students who have little or no experience interacting with a guitar. The class is
designed to familiarize students with the anatomy of the guitar, teach students how to tune a guitar by ear and
with a tuner, teach correct form when holding a guitar and learn the 6 basic major chords (G,D,C,E,A,B). Students
will learn the 4/4 time signature along with basic strumming patterns and simple worship songs.
Students will complete class with a solid understanding of basic guitar. Students will be able to confidently move
into the advanced guitar class upon completion of Beginner Guitar.
Week 1 September 12
Getting Familiar with my guitar
Tuning my guitar
Look at “Alfredʼs Chord Chart”
*PRACTICE
- Study your guitar anatomy sheet for short quiz next week. - Practice “holding” your guitar the correct way.
Week 2 September 26
Short quiz on “guitar anatomy”
Numbering my fingers
Learning how to hold pick Hand and arm positions
Learn chords G,C,D
*PRACTICE
Practice G,C,D chords 15 minutes a day
TIP of the Day: Remember to keep your elbow out
Week 3 October 10
Review of chords G,C,D
Learn strum pattern in 4/4 time
Learn song “O God you are My God”
* PRACTICE
- Practice song “O God you are My God” 15 Minutes a Day
Tip of The Day: Remember to count and tap your foot while you play
Week 4 October 24
Review chords G,C,D and song “O God you are my God”
Learn Chords E,A,B
Learn song “O God you are my God” with new chords (E,A,B)
*PRACTICE
- Practice song “O God you are my God” with new chords E,A,B 15 minutes a day!
TIP of the Day:
Don't forget to tap your foot in 4/4 time!
Week 5 November 14
Review Chords E,A,B
Learn song “Lord I lift your Name on High”
*PRACTICE
-Practice chords E,A,B and Lord I lift Your Name on High
Tip of the Day:
Sit up Straight and don't forget to practice!
Week 6 December 12
Review Lord I lift your Name on High
Learn G Scale, E scale, A Scale
*PRACTICE
G Scale, E-Scale and A Scale
Tip of the Day:
Make sure to use all of your fingers when playing the scales:)
Don't use one finger!
Week 7 January 9
Review G, E and A Scale Learn the F Chord
Learn Arpeggios
*PRACTICE
HOMEWORK Watch the video that has been sent out
Practice Arpeggios and F Chord
Tip of the Day:
Play slowly, you will get faster as your practice:)
Week 8 January 23
Review F Chord and Arpeggios
Learn “How He loves Us” - David Crowder
*PRACTICE
How He Loves Us
Tip of the Day:
Tap your foot, Play each chord in How He loves us 4 times!
Grades 6 – 12: Chemistry Lab
Semester: 1 & 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Teacher: Michele Wunderlich
This class will be following the schedule of the Apologia Chemistry book. We will only be doing the labs with a
brief review of the key concepts of the chapter. This is a high school level chemistry class and if you want your
student to receive credit, you would need to purchase the book and do the readings and tests at home. If you are
not interested in credit, I am fine with students just joining in as long as they understand that they may not
understand everything we are talking about.
Here is the description from the Apologia website:
“In order to be able to understand this text, the student needs to have completed algebra I. This course is
designed to be a first-year high school chemistry course and gives the student a rigorous foundation in chemistry,
in order to prepare him or her for a college-level course. The course covers significant figures, units, classification,
the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions,
solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. Students who
take and understand this course will be very well-prepared for a tough university chemistry course.”
Sept 12:
Sept 26:
Oct 10:
Oct 24:
Nov 14:
Dec 12:
Jan 9:
Jan 23:
Jan 30:
Feb 13:
Feb 27:
Mar 13:
Mar 27:
Apr 10:
Apr 24:
May 8:
Measurement and Units
Energy, Heat, and Temperature
Atoms and Molecules
Classifying Matter and Its Changes
Counting Molecules and Atoms in Chemical Equations
Stoichiometry
Atomic Structure
Molecular Structure
Polyatomic Ions and Molecular Geometry
Acid/Base Chemistry
The Chemistry of Solutions
The Gas Phase
Thermodynamics
Kinetics
Chemical Equilibrium
Reduction/Oxidation Reactions
Grades 6 – 12: Intro to American Literature
Semester: 2
Time: 10:30 (2nd hour)
Teacher: Sarah Gibson
In this second-semester class, the students will be learning about various genres of American literature: diaries,
essays, poetry, short stories, drama and novels. We will discuss the interrelation of these genres and their
development over the last 400 years.
Homework will consist of reading one or two examples of each of these genres (except for the novel) and
completing a short review sheet to be discussed in the next co-op class. Homework will vary from 1-2 hours per
class.
Jan 30 - When did American Literature start? Define genre and a brief history of each genre we will
cover. Introduction to non-fiction diaries. We will learn about William Bradford’s Of Plymouth
Plantation. Homework: read samples of this work and answer review questions.
Feb 13 - Discuss William Bradford’s Of Plymouth Plantation. Learn about the progression from diaries to the
expression of opinions in personal essays. Discuss essays, and the early American authors. Homework: an
early American essay and answer review questions (author and essay to be decided).
Feb 27 - Discuss the American essay. Learn about early American poetry and poets. Read several examples
ranging from story poems to sonnets. Homework: Two poems to read and answer review questions.
March 13 - Discuss poetry homework. Continue exploring the evolution of American poetry to include haiku and
nonsense poetry. Homework: Write a poem of at least 14 lines.
March 27 - Share poems on a volunteer basis. Introduction to the history of the short story genre. Learn about
one of the first American short-story authors, Washington Irving. Homework: Washington Irving’s Rip Van Winkle
and answer review questions.
April 10 - Discuss Washington Irving’s Rip Van Winkle. Continue learning about the short story and authors
leading up to O. Henry. Homework: O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi and answer review questions.
April 24 - Discuss O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi. Introduction to the drama genre. Talk about American
playwrights and forms of this genre to include plays, television and movie scripts. Homework: to be decided.
May 8 - Discuss homework. Learn about the novel genre and recommend a selection of various novels they can
read over the summer.
Grades 6 – 12: Worldview
Semester 1 & 2
Time: 11:30 (3rd hour)
Teacher: Kelli Allen
This is a Christian worldview class. We will use the curriculum Demolishing Strongholds produced by Answers in
Genesis. It is designed to help prepare students so that they will NOT be one of the youth statistics that leave the
church when they graduate high school. Students will learn to stand firm on God’s word as they are helped to
address some of the non-biblical philosophies of today’s postmodern culture. It will help students develop a
Christian worldview, deal with our “evolutionized” society, recognize cultural “brainwashing”, and more.
Each of the curriculum’s 13 video sessions includes a 20-25 minute DVD segment shot live before a teen
audience. Nationally known youth speakers will help the student know how to defend their faith and equip them to
stand firm on the authority of God’s word. Speakers include Dr. Charles Ware, Carl Kerby, Bill Jack, and Ken
Ham. There are optional activities and discussions that will be used for the three co-op dates that do not have a
video segment.
Each class session will begin with a short object lesson to introduce the topic before the class watches the DVD.
This will be followed by a classroom discussion or activity to reinforce what was learned. The student workbook
includes an optional homework section that is highly recommended, but not required. It can be used if you wish to
follow up on what was learned, or if you wish to have additional “class hours” to count towards a “Christian
Worldview” credit on your student’s home school transcript. All tracking of credit hours, etc., would be the
responsibility of the parent and student. The class is written for a high school audience but will work for younger
students, as well.
Lesson titles include: War of the Worldviews, Evolution in Pop Culture, Counterfeit Reality, Answers to Difficult
Issues: How to Share Your Christian Worldview, Simple Tools for Brain Surgery, and Special Forces for the
Savior.
Grades 6 – 12: Fitness
Teacher: Stephanie VanHeel
Semester 1 & 2
Time: 11:30 (3rd hour)
The 2014-2015 class will be adapted to all ages and all fitness levels.
This class is designed to help students work on their strength, cardio and flexibility. Classes are fun and
motivational and we will use different exercise tools such as weights, resistance bands, balls and music. Every
class will provide new ways to exercise and will provide a foundation for overall healthy living.
For kids who are new to exercise, the class will introduce them to fitness and make it easier for them to continue
this "healthy habit" for the rest of their lives.
For kids who are already exercising or playing sports, our program is designed to help them improve their
performance and make them less likely to be injured.
Stephanie VanHeel
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Running Instructor
CPR and AED Certified
Grades 6 – 12: Karate/Self Defense
Teacher: Teresa Grissom from MG-Karate
Semester 1
Time: 11:30 (3rd hour)
This course will be taught by Master Instructor Teresa Grissom from MG-Karate, member of the World Tang Soo
Do Association. Master Grissom has over 30 years of experience in the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do, a traditional
Korean Martial Art.
Students will be taught:
basic self-defense techniques
basic stances
basic kicks, blocks, and strikes
beginning practical application of basic techniques
basic safety awareness
Students who complete the 8 classes will be given a short physical and oral test covering concepts and
techniques learned in the course. Those students who successfully pass the test will earn the rank of yellow belt.
Belts will be provided by MG-Karate.
Any student who would like to continue their training will be able to join classes at our regular location in
Lexington, MN. Students who join our regular classes will receive an official certificate for their earned rank.
Students should wear some type of sweatpants and a t-shirt with sleeves. (Due to some of the self-defense
techniques tank tops do not work).
Grades 6 – 12: Basketball - Basic Skills
Teacher: Beth Rankin & Billie Jo Bishop
Semester 2
Time: 11:30 (3rd hour)
Class Description: The goal of this class is to teach the fundamentals of the game of basketball while also
stressing the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, enthusiasm and a positive attitude that glorifies God in all
we do.
Students are to come prepared to run and participate. Participation is mandatory. Please know that this is co-ed
and the expectation is that there will be cooperative play. Comfortable athletic attire and appropriate footwear
must be worn to class every day.
Week 1 – Ball Handling Basics and Passing
Week 2 – Shooting and Lay-ups
Week 3 – Rebounding and Defense
Week 4 – Offense
Week 5 – More Basketball Strategy
Week 6 – Pickup Basketball
Week 7 – Tournament Play
Week 8 – Tournament Play
NOTE: This class will take place off-campus.
Constance Homeschoolers E.T.C.
2014-2015 Co-op Class Tuition Fees
Nursery (both semesters) Nursery Total -
$ 10
$ 10
PreK Class(both semesters) Preschool Phy Ed (both semesters) Preschool Total -
$ 20
$ 5
$ 25
K/1 Phy Ed (both semesters) K/1 Animals by Design (both semesters) K/1 Five in a Row (both semesters) K/1 Total -
$ 10
$ 55
$ 10
$ 75
2/3 Phy Ed (both semesters) 2/3 Artist Academy (first semester) 2/3 World Geography (second semester) 2/3 Animals by Design (both semesters) 2/3 Total -
$ 10
$ 50
$ 10
$ 55
$ 125
4/5 Animals by Design (both semesters) 4/5 World Geography (first semester) 4/5 Artist Academy (second semester) 4/5 Phy Ed (both semesters) 4/5 Total -
$ 55
$ 10
$ 50
$ 10
$125
6-12 Animals by Design (one or both semesters) 6-12 Intermediate Guitar (one or both semesters) 6-12 Artist Academy (one or both semesters) 6-12 Sewing (first semester) 6-12 Toastmasters (one or both semesters) 6-12 Beginning Guitar (one or both semesters) 6-12 Chemistry (one or both semesters) 6-12 Cooking (first or second semester) 6-12 Literature (second semester) 6-12 Worldview (one or both semesters) 6-12 Fitness (one or both semester) 6-12 Karate (first semester) 6-12 Basketball (second semester) -
$ 55 both semesters or $40 for one semester
$ 50 per semester
$ 50 per semester
$ 10 plus the cost of material
$ 15 for both semesters, $10 for one semester
$ 50 per semester
$ 15 for both semesters, $10 for one semester
$ 40
$ 20
$ 25 for one or both semesters
$ 40 per semester
$ 40
$ 40
Constance Homeschoolers E.T.C.
Tuition Worksheet for Grades 6 - 12
1st Semester
First Hour
Second Hour
Third Hour
Artist Academy
Animals by Design
Sewing
Advanced Guitar
Chemistry
Beginning Guitar
Cooking
Toastmasters
Worldview
Fitness
Karate
Cost
$50
$40/$55
$10
$50
$10/$15
$50
$40
$10/$15
$25/$25
$40/$80
$40
2nd Semester
Artist Academy
Animals by Design
Toastmasters
Beginning Guitar
Chemistry
Advanced Guitar
Cooking
Literature
Worldview
Fitness
Basketball
Cost
$50
$40/$55
$10/$15
$50
$10/$15
$50
$40
$20
$25/$25
$40/$80
$40
For classes where 2 prices are listed, the first price is for one semester of the class, the second price is the cost of the full year.
1. Student Name: ____________________________________ Grade: _______
Semester
Hour
Title of Class
1st
9:25-10:25
2nd
9:25-10:25
1st
10:30-11:25
2nd
10:30-11:25
1st
11:30-12:25
nd
2
11:30-12:25
Total for Student 1
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2. Student Name: ____________________________________ Grade: _______
Semester
Hour
Title of Class
1st
9:25-10:25
2nd
9:25-10:25
st
1
10:30-11:25
2nd
10:30-11:25
1st
11:30-12:25
nd
2
11:30-12:25
Total for Student 2
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3. Student Name: ____________________________________ Grade: _______
Semester
Hour
Title of Class
1st
9:25-10:25
2nd
9:25-10:25
1st
10:30-11:25
2nd
10:30-11:25
1st
11:30-12:25
2nd
11:30-12:25
Total for Student 3
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4. Student Name: ____________________________________ Grade: _______
Semester
Hour
Title of Class
st
1
9:25-10:25
2nd
9:25-10:25
1st
10:30-11:25
2nd
10:30-11:25
1st
11:30-12:25
2nd
11:30-12:25
Total for Student 4
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
CONSTANCE E.T.C. CO-OP REGISTRATION FORM
Family Name___________________________________________________________
Students in Nursery - Grade 5
Student Name
Grade
Tuition (from chart)
1
Grade
Tuition
2
Nursery
$10
3
PreK
$25
4
K/1
$75
5
2/3
$125
6
4/5
$125
Total for Nursery - Grade 5:
Students in Grades 6 - 12
Student Name
Grade
Tuition (from worksheet)
1
2
These grades use
"Tuition Worksheet
for Grades 6 - 12"
to determine tuition
3
4
Total for Grade 6 - 12:
Total for Nursery Grade 5:
Total for Grades 6 - 12:
Family Tuition Fee:
GRAND TOTAL:
$20
Paid by Check # ____________ or by Cash __________
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Constance Homeschoolers E.T.C. (Educating Through Christ)
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Membership Application for Fall, 2014:
Your answers to these questions help us understand and meet the needs of our members. Thank you!
Parent Names: _________________________________________________________________________
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Parent’s Co-op Commitment
1. You must register and pre-pay for each class/activity you plan to attend.
2. Be prompt for field trips & classes! We are to be an example to our children and showing up on time sets a
good example. Out of respect for our teachers, who have worked hard to have lessons planned for their
class, it is important to be on time. Field trips cannot wait for latecomers.
3
Those with children attending Friday classes need to work two hours as an assistant or one hour as a
teacher. This commitment should not be neglected! If you will miss class for any reason, you are
responsible to find your own replacement worker.
4. Unless you are a first year homeschooler, all co-op members are expected to help in at least one of the
following areas each year by planning a party, field trip, or other co-op activity, or helping as a HArtS Fair
judge or in another qualifying job. It takes everyone’s active participation to help our co-op run well and for
us to be able to offer a variety of activities & field trips each year!
5. Don’t over-commit yourself or your family. No one needs to do everything!
6. If you sign up for an activity, we view it as a commitment. If you cannot attend, you must contact the
person in charge. Refunds will not be given for no shows! If you are asked to RSVP for anything, please
do so—by the deadline, or you will miss out.
7. Parents are responsible for reading all Co-op email and all Co-op policies in our handbook on our web
page. We recommend reading your email daily so you do not miss important announcements.
8. Do not bring sick (contagious) children to Co-op, field trips or other activities.
9. If a family has a suggestion or concern about happenings in the Co-op, please email a board member who
will take your concerns to the next board meeting.
10. Be considerate of all members’ time. Refer to the directory to find when each member prefers to receive
telephone calls.
11. Follow up with your child regarding his/her behavior in classes & field trips to deal with any issues
immediately. Thank any parent who cares enough to inform you about your child’s questionable behavior
issues.
12. Be aware of the discipline policy on page 11 and other policies in the handbook and abide by them to the
best of your ability.
I have read through the information on the Co-op policies, Statement of Faith (p.4 in Handbook),
Discipline Policy, Code of Conduct and all handbook material and agree to adhere to the requirements
to the best of my ability. I have also discussed these with my children and will strive to ensure their
understanding of policies and compliance with requirements. I understand and will commit to fulfilling the
service requirements for the Co-op.
Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________
Print Name ______________________________________________________________________
This agreement form is DUE ON THE DAY OF CO-OP REGISTRATION. Your family will not be allowed to attend
classes unless this is completed and handed in by the first Co-op day of the school year.
CONSTANCE HOMESCHOOLERS, E.T.C.
Student Code of Conduct
1
Please come to class ready to learn! Arrive promptly, with all supplies and a teachable attitude.
2
Leave classroom set up as it is when you arrive. Do not move chairs, tables or equipment unless asked to
do so by an adult.
3
Once in classroom, remain there, except in case of an emergency. Teachers may offer bathroom breaks
and drinks at their discretion.
4
Listen attentively—with your whole body! Eyes and ears should be focused on the lesson; keep your
hands and your feet to yourself. Raise your hand if you have something to say. Please don’t interrupt the
speaker and wait until you are called upon.
5
Participate cheerfully!
6
Treat others as you would like to be treated—with your actions as well as your words.
7
When class is done, follow the instructions of the teacher for cleaning and dismissal to the next classroom.
8
To avoid disturbing others, please talk quietly, with no running in the hallways throughout the morning.
9
While in the classroom, please be considerate and keep your cell phones off, to not disturb others! If you
bring a cell phone or other electronic device, please keep it in your backpack or pocket and do not text,
play games or use it during class.
Remember, participation in classes is a privilege!
Let’s all cooperate to make them enjoyable for everyone!
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Parents: It is your responsibility to see to it that your children understand and abide by these rules.
Please review with them all student conduct issues from page 11 of the handbook.
I have read and agree to follow these guidelines.
Parent ____________________________________________________ Date _____________________
Student ___________________________________________________Date _____________________
Student ___________________________________________________Date _____________________
Student ___________________________________________________Date _____________________
Student ___________________________________________________Date _____________________
Student ___________________________________________________Date _____________________
DO NOT TURN IN AT REGISTRATION!
REVIEW THIS WITH YOUR STUDENTS &
BRING THIS FORM TO THE FIRST DAY OF CO-OP!
CONSTANCE FREE CHURCH
Consent, Waiver and Release Form
Valid through High School
The undersigned is the parent or legal guardian of the minor(s) named below (Minor(s)). The undersigned desires for said Minor(s) to
attend and/or participate in ministries, events, functions, and activities (hereinafter referred to as “Activity”), sponsored by, connected with,
or related to Constance Evangelical Free Church, a Minnesota not-for-profit corporation (Church).
I understand and acknowledge that the Church will not allow the Minor(s) to participate in any Church Activity without waiving, releasing
and forever holding the Church harmless from any negligently caused liability arising out of each of the Minor’s attendance and/or
participation in that Activity, including each of the Minor’s transportation to and from the Activity, if provided by the Church.
I further understand and acknowledge that there are inherent risks associated with each of the Minor’s attendance and/or participation in
any Activity, and as the parent or legal guardian of said Minor(s), I assume any and all risks of personal or bodily injury to said Minor(s) or
property damages associated with said Activity due to the negligence of the Church, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or any
parties volunteering on behalf of the Church or otherwise. By signing this document and in consideration of the church permitting the
Minor(s) to participate in any Activity, I hereby consent to each of the Minor’s attendance and/or participation in any Activity and waive,
release and forever hold harmless on behalf of myself, the Minor(s), and our heirs, legatees, representatives, successors and assigns, the
Church, its officers, directors, employees, agents and any parties volunteering on behalf of the Church from any and all claims, damages,
costs or expenses of any kind that I or the Minor(s) might sustain as the result of each of the Minor’s attendance and/or participation in any
Activity which are caused by the negligence of the Church, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or any parties volunteering on behalf
of the Church or otherwise. I further understand and agree that I will not bring any lawsuits, file any charges, complaints, or notices, or
make any other demands against the Church or its officers, directors, employees, agents or any other parties volunteering on behalf of the
church arising from such personal or bodily injury to the Minor(s) or property damage.
I also agree not to seek on behalf of the Minor(s) or myself, any type of recovery or reimbursement whatsoever from the Church or its
officers, directors, employees, agents or any other parties volunteering on behalf of the Church arising from such personal or bodily injury to
the Minor(s) or property damage.
I also agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Church, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and any parties volunteering on behalf of
the Church or otherwise for any loss, claim, liability, damage, including property damage and all other injury whatsoever incurred by the
Minor(s) as a result of each of the Minor’s negligent, willful or intentional acts, including attorney fees and other expenses incurred
attendant thereto.
I further agree to fully indemnify the Church, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and any parties volunteering on behalf of the Church
or otherwise for any losses, claims, damages and all other costs and expenses whatsoever (including court costs and attorneys fees) that it
may incur as a result of any lawsuit brought by or on behalf of the Minor(s).
I expressly agree that this waiver and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Minnesota,
and that, in any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Parent or Legal Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________
Date ______/______/_____
Parent or Legal Guardian: (please print) _____________________________________________
For the following Minor(s): (please print)
1.___________________________________________
Grade:________________________
2.___________________________________________
Grade:________________________
3.___________________________________________
Grade:________________________
4.___________________________________________
Grade:________________________
EMERGENCY INFO:
Primary Phone #: ________________________
Secondary Phone #: ______________________
Insurance Company: ____________________________________________________________
Known allergies of Minor(s): _______________________________________________________
Special medical history of Minor(s): _______________________________________________________
Constance Free Church
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PLAN
Introduction
Our intention at Constance Free Church is to provide a safe place for all of our children physically and emotionally, and to protect each one of
our serving staff at Constance. This requires a prevention plan. It also means that if physical or emotional abuse happens or is even suspected,
we will act quickly but with compassion and care for all persons involved. The plan involves five areas of that will help to create a safe place
for our children:
I. Definition of Abuse
II. Guidelines for worker / volunteer selection
III. Guidelines for worker / volunteer supervision
IV. Reporting Obligations
V. Reporting Procedures
I. Definition of Abuse
Child abuse is any activity that exploits a child/youth's vulnerability and powerlessness in which the abuser is fully responsible for their
behaviors. These behaviors can be sexual, emotional or physical in nature. These would include:
Sexual
Emotional
Physical
Sexual comments
Verbal or emotional assault
Physical Punishment
Pornographic materials
Touching, fondling, kissing
Belittlement
Confinement
Physical Neglect
Oral, genital & anal penetration
Racial prejudice
Allowing child/youth to witness
sexual activity
Manipulation
II. Guidelines for worker / volunteer screening
A. All ministry staff and volunteers in the areas of children and youth ministries should complete the "Abuse Prevention Screening
Form”. This screening form will ask the applicant for:
. Name and social security number
. Address
. A full explanation of any prior convictions for sexual abuse, molestation or related crimes.
. Area of ministry interest
. Previous churches attended for the past five years
. Previous children or youth work (churches or other organizations) for the previous five years.
. Names and addresses of two references
. Consent to a Criminal Background check
B. All ministry staff and volunteers in the areas of children and youth ministries should attend the prescribed "Child Abuse Prevention Course".
III. Guidelines for worker / volunteer supervision
A. An annual initial orientation will be held for all workers, instructing them in child abuse prevention guidelines. The scope of the training
will include the following areas:
1. Guidelines for a safe environment
a. We will seek to maintain a two adult rule for Constance ministry activities. Specifically, that for any child or student ministry
event, we will seek to have a minimum of 2 prevention trained adults overseeing the ministry event.
b. Every classroom with children/youth activities must have windows in the door.
c. Usage of a claim-check system for the nursery and preschool through the age determined by the specific ministry area,
releasing children to the properly identified and pre-authorized parent/guardian with the check at the designated area.
d. Every adult chaperone and/or supervisor for an off campus Constance sponsored activity or event will have been prevention
trained.
Constance Free Church
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PLAN (continued)
f. Documentation of each worker / volunteer being trained is the responsibility of the staff person that oversees the given area of
ministry.
2. Guidelines for Appropriate Behavior
a. Each worker/volunteer should use reasonable and prudent conduct toward every child/youth. When natural instinct questions
a particular behavior, it is best to avoid that conduct. Avoid setting yourself up for getting into any undesirable situation where
the child/youth may misread your behavior.
b. It is the worker/volunteer's responsibility to ensure that the group is a safe place for all group members. This includes
helping group members respect the integrity and privacy of each person both physically and emotionally.
c. The worker/volunteer's job is to lead the group, not to take care of the group members; the leader is not a counselor or
therapist in this setting, even if the leader is a trained therapist.
d. If you do not know how to handle a situation, seek out the ministry team leader.
e. The person who is offended defines what is offensive. Handle seriously anything said or done to children or students that
they find abusive, offensive, frightening, demeaning or disrespectful.
f. It is not appropriate to physically discipline a child or even to touch or hold a child who does not want to be touched (except to
gently restrain a child for safety reasons).
g. It is never appropriate to touch a member of a group sexually in any way.
3. Sections I, II, IV & V of this policy
IV. Reporting Obligations
A. If Constance knows of or has reason to believe any activity listed in this plan under the Sexual definition of Abuse has occurred, it
will report such information to the proper authorities as mandated by MN Stat. Sec. 626.556, sub 3.
B. Every staff/volunteer worker is responsible to report immediately to their Ministry beam Leader or the Elder chairman (in case
the alleged abuser is their Ministry Team Leader) any known and or suspected cases of abuse, be they sexual, emotional or physical.
V. Reporting Procedures
A. We will take seriously every allegation made concerning sexual abuse.
B. Ministry Staff will report any known and/or reasonably suspected cases of abuse to Anoka County Child Protection Services within
24 hours. Failure to report such cases is subject to possible punishment as defined by MN Stat. Sec. 626.556, sub 3.
C. Protection for good faith reporting will be provided by the Ministry Staff and held in the strictest confidence.
D. The Ministry Staff will be sensitive to the victim and perpetrator on what they are going through, encouraging professional
counseling where necessary.
E. We will immediately seek legal counsel concerning every allegation.
Constance Free Church Abuse Prevention Screening Form
Name: _______________________________________________ Sex: M F Birth date: _____________
Full Home Address:
Phone:______________________________ Social Security Number: ________________________________
Employment:____________________________________________________ Phone: ________________
Is it OK to phone you at work?
Yes
No
Please list the churches you have regularly attended or volunteered at during the past five years.
1.__________________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________________________
Please list any child or youth work you have performed in the past five years (list organizations).
1.__________________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________________________
What is your area of interest for ministry? _____________________________________________________________
REFERENCES: List two. This may include a former employer, Pastor, or other character reference. Do not list relatives.
Name
Address
Phone
Position
1.__________________________________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a member/regular attendee at Constance Free Church? Y N
If yes, which ministries have you been involved in at Constance Free Church? __________________________________
Are you willing to abide by the policies of the church leadership that effect your area of ministry? Y N
Were you ever a victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse? Y N If yes, have you received counseling? Y N
Have you ever abused someone? Y N
Have you ever been convicted of anything other than a traffic violation? Y N
If yes, please explain:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Do we have permission to ask civil authorities questions related to you? Y N
The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any reference listed
in this application, churches or civil authorities to give you any information (including opinions) that they may have
regarding my character and fitness for children or youth work.
I have read and understand the Child Abuse Prevention Plan and will uphold the guidelines.
Signature:______________________________________________________________ Date_____/_____/_____