FAQs
Program FAQ
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Do I need to enroll my child in a minimum number of classes? |
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No! There is no limit. Our program is set up like college classes. You are free to pick which classes you sign up for, whether it's a whole six hour day or just one hour. Your child can also attend multiple campuses at no extra charge. |
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Is there public funding for your program? |
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No, we are a private program and all our families are self pay. Therefore, we are not held to any public school or state regulations. |
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Do classes have an extra material fee? |
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The classes that have an extra material fee are cooking classes, technology classes, and art classes. The class description will list the amount of the extra material fee. |
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Is there homework for the classes? |
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There is no homework for K-5th grade classes. Most core classes 6-12th grade have weekly homework assignments. |
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Do we accept students with special needs, learning, and behavioral disorders? |
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It is our mission to provide a fun, safe and effective learning program for all students. To do this, it is important that each child is in the class that is best suited for his or her abilities. If your child has a learning or behavioral disability, please indicate this in his/her application. This will help us to know how we can best serve you and your family. Understand that Homeschool Connections is not equipped to serve students who aren’t able to function within the range of grade levels that their age indicates, academically or behaviorally. If a child is not able to do so, they may be asked to change classes or leave the program. |
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Do parents stay on campus? |
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Parents are always welcome to stay on campus in our study hall area, but Homeschool Connections is a drop off program so you can also choose to have your child sign-in on campus and pick them up at the end of their day. |
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Can parents sit in the classroom? |
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No. Parents can not be in the classroom during class time, nor can students who are not on the roster. |
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What is the age eligibility for Kindergarten and other classes? |
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Children must be 5 years old by December 1st to participate in Kindergarten classes. It is important that you assess your child’s readiness before enrolling in Kindergarten and 1st-grade classes. Children should be able to follow simple directions and have developed motor skills in order to hold a pencil, use scissors, etc.
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Is there a registration or membership fee? |
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Yes, there is a registration fee that can be paid once for the whole year, or in two separate payments per semester. |
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Can I tour the campus without registering? |
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Yes, call for an appointment to tour and get more information. |
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Who manages the campus throughout the day? |
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We have 3-4 Campus Supervisors at each campus. These ladies are on campus for the whole day and keep things running smoothly. They will be your main point of contact for all campus information. |
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How many semesters do you have per year? |
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We have two semesters each year. 13 weeks in the fall and 14 weeks in the winter. |
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When would a campus cancel classes? |
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In the case of poor weather conditions that lead to power outages, facility issues, and/or safety issues, a campus may be canceled. If there is an emergency or safety concern, the campus will be canceled. If we determine that due to bad weather and/or bad road conditions, we should cancel classes, we will do so. You will receive an email, a Remind App notification, and the closing(s) will be posted on Facebook. If the school district your campus is near is closed due to weather, we may not be closed. We determine our own snow days. As always, your safety is our priority. If you feel that it is not safe for you to travel to campus on a day that we are open, please stay home and look for class updates on your Homeschool Connections portal. |
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Will missed days of class due to campus cancellations need to be made up? |
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Homeschool Connections does not make up the first missed day at each campus in each semester. Any campus that has more than one missed day will be notified via email and in our newsletter when the makeup day(s) will be scheduled. |