Q: Is Village a drop off option?

A: We do not offer a drop off for elementary and middle school students, however; parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to work with other co-op members to supervise students when one of them cannot be on location. Please see the Member Handbook for more information  Village acknowledges that as students progress, their needs, and the needs of their families, may change. To assist high school students and families foster independence and responsibility, Village offers a drop off program for students in grades 9-12 only.

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Q: What do parents do while at co-op?

A: Parents, or guardians, volunteer for one 50 minute period each week. For the remainder of time they usually visit with other parents in our community space, work in a quiet area, read, do crafts or puzzles. In nice weather often parents relax outdoors or walk for exercise around the property.

 

 

Q: Is Village an all-day program?

A: The amount of time on-site and number of class taken is up to each family. Families are welcome at any time of the day but only need to be in attendance during class times.

 

Q: Is Village Co-op an Umbrella School?

A: No, we are not an umbrella school. To satisfy legal requirements, parents or guardians are required to register with their local school board or an umbrella school. Please see the Tennessee Department of Education's Home Schooling in Tennessee page for more information.

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Q: When and where do classes meet?

A: We meet on Wednesdays from August through April for 28 weeks in Murfreesboro, TN.​

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Q:What does Village Co-op offer outside of classes?

A: Besides classes we try to offer a variety of activities, field trips, and social events. Year to year, these are dependent on the amount of parent volunteers we have. Most importantly we offer community; a place to connect and build relationships with other homeschooling families. 

 

Q: Do your classes meet Tennessee State Graduation Requirements?

A: Please check with your umbrella school or local school board. Each umbrella school has different guidelines and while some may accept our classes as part of graduation requirements, some may not.

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Q: What are the requirements for registration for classes?

A: To register for classes, families must complete the following:​

• Complete an Informational Meeting.​

• Submit Registration Form, Enrollment Agreement, and Releases.​

• Payment of the annual Family Fee(s). These fees pay for expenses including but not limited to rent, insurance, and supplies.

• Payment of class tuition, materials fee(s)

• Sign up and submit fee for optional High School Drop Off (students in 9th-12th grades only)

• Completion of a background check for each adult who will stay on site with students.

 

Q: Are fees refundable?

A: Fees are non-refundable once they are paid. If a class is cancelled at any point during the year, the remaining class fees will be refunded.

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Q: What is the Illness Policy?

A: For the health of all our members, please do not bring your children to co-op if they have:

• Fever over 100 within the last 24 hours

• Colored mucus (yellow or green snotty nose)

• Croup cough or non-stop coughing

• Diarrhea, vomiting or nausea

• Rashes or ring worm

• Head lice

• Exposure to a Coronavirus positive individual or group

• A positive Coronavirus test or suspicion of Coronavirus

• Anything contagious you are aware of

 

Q:What is the inclement weather policy?

A: We will follow the weather cancellations of Rutherford County Schools. In case of cancellation a makeup day will be scheduled.

 

Q: What is the food policy?

A: We are a nut-free organization and recognize the seriousness of these and other food allergies and restrictions. Please do not bring food containing peanuts or tree nuts to co-op, field trips, or other special events. Due to the growing number of food allergies among children, please do not share food without parental permission, carefully clean up after eating, and wash hands before sharing materials.