HCU CO-OP & HYBRID ACADEMY

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Statement of Faith

We love & serve the Lord in Jesus name! ​We are a Christ-Centered Co-Op that is dedicated to loving God with all our hearts, mind, and souls. 

 We believe that there is one God, who is the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

We recognize there is a spiritual battle taking place! With that being said, we do not promote, believe, nor endorse anything that takes the focus away from God. We believe that God is our source of strength & healing, not objects or things.

*Important to note*

Although we are a Faith Based Co-Op, we are an a la carte co-op. Meaning, you may pick and choose what classes you wish to attend or not attend. You will never be forced to attend bible classes if you don't wish to participate. We identify as faith based because we reserve the right to pray over food, offer choir or bible classes for those that wish to partake.

We are inclusive! We accept everyone  and that's what makes us inclusive. We are a blend of believers in God, atheist, Catholics and everything in between. We respect EVERYONE and strive to make EVERYONE feels welcomed.

We are a beauftul mix of all nationalities and backgrounds and somehow we have created such a organic, healthy, respectful environment, that loves on each other HARD.

Mission

We are an inclusive co-op, that believes in the gathering of all people and cultures. We pride ourselves in providing a diverse, inclusive, safe space for all.

We focus on diversity and inclusion! We want our kids gathered with all cultures and walks of life. It is important to us. 

We wish to produce well rounded, forward thinking students who will one day be contributing members of society showing the utmost I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.

Key Features

• We have created an PTA board in an effort to streamline communication, create effective classes & programs, and help serve the ongoing needs of the co-op.
• Class Participation Certificates will be given out at the end of the semester to keep for your records. (Per our attendance policy)
• Each class provides Weekly Recaps for your homeschooling records.
• We are a DROP OFF Co-Op, and our parents operate on a volunteer rotation basis. If it's not your time or week to volunteer, you may pick a room to get some work down, go run errands, it's your choice.

We are à la cart. You can pick as many or as little classes as you wish.

Teaching with us 

It is our policy to be enrolled with us for at least 1 semester (3 months) prior to being allowed to teach. This policy ensures the following...

 - the safety of the kids

 -  it gives our new parents an opportunity to build a rapport with the kids 

-  gives new parents an opportunity to watch & learn the operations and how we do things

 - And this also serves as a safety blanket for individuals joining the co-op and quitting mid-semester.

   * After joining, all new families should immediately start to think about what classes they would like to teach in the future. *

Our co-op is founded on volunteers in an effort to keep costs low. This process will only work if we have people willing to teach and serve.  In the event you simply don’t have the skillset or the time to teach a class, you may be placed on either our setup or clean-up teams if there is room.

 Registration Process.

• 1. Complete Online Registration & Safety Release Waivers
•  2. Pay your balance off by August 5th, 2024.

   ~ All fees with the exception of the $25 deposit and the registration fee is refundable up to Monday 8/5/24. After that, all fees are non-refundable. Please do no ask for any prorated refunds. We will not be able to do so because the teachers immediately start ordering supplies. 

Your $25 deposit goes towards your overall balance.

Registration fees

$35 for the first student

$31.50 for each additional student

$50 special events fee per Family

Co-Op Semester Schedule

     * Semester #1 : August, September, October, November

     * Semester #2 : February, March, & April

IMPORTANT DATES

 8/16: Mandatory Fall Orientation and Picture Day

8/26: First Day of Monday classes

8/30: First day of Friday classes

11/18: Last day of Monday classes

11/22: HCU Graduation

Co-Op Classes are on Mondays & Friday's from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

We are located inside East Lake Community Church 10057 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC.

• All co-op classes are 5 years old and up.
• Preschool: ages 3 & 4 

Fees

- Registration fees 

   * $35 for the first child

   * $31.50 for each additional child (10% discount)

- Special Events Fee

   * $50 per family up to 4 kids.

    * An additional $50 for kids 5 and up

 Helps towards co-op events such as graduations, glow nights, adult proms, Christmas parties etc. All the events that take place off campus.

*** We give 15% off for all HCU Accountability Members. After you complete your account set up and pick your classes, you will receive a 15% refund or adjustment. This discount excludes...

- Surviving Ninja Nerf Champs

- Day Trading

- Animation

- Drivers Ed

Class Fees

   *Each class has a class supply fee determined by the teacher. These class fees are located on the Class Block Schedule as well as the registration form.    

(The price is for the ENTIRE semester, and is NOT an every week price.)

Attendance

Co-Op: You will need to be present 75% of the time. That means you need to be present in 9 out of 12 classes for one-day-a-week classes and 18 days out of 24 for 2 day a week classes.

You are allotted one excused sick day per semester but must complete the work that was missed when you return. It will be an unexcused absence if the work is not made up. 

If you miss more than the allotted days your student will be removed from class and will not receive their completion certificate. 

Our No Drama Policy

Ladies and Gentlemen, It is extremely important that you understand a few things. We have created a VILLAGE, and we take this village very seriously. We are creating a loving, kind, supportive, engaging, interactive, safe, and fun learning experience for our kids.

If the Co-Op feels any of the above-mentioned things are being compromised, overshadowed, neglected, or harmed in any way, we will have to address the issues. We must keep the harmony of the co-op.

If you are a person who thrives on negativity, likes to gossip, likes to call others bad names, shares private information, or likes to negatively impact the co-op and the lives of others, this is not the Co-Op for you. 

Us parents, hang out outside of Co-Op, we text and talk, we plan field trips and play dates,  when we’re going through something personally, and we need support, we reach out to each other. So I say all that to say, we are a FAMILY. 

There are NO CLIQUES. We understand that not everyone will have the same interest, and that's okay! That’s the beauty of us all coming together. But current parents are to welcome our new parents with open arms, and our new parents should be okay with being loved. 

Please email enrollment@HCUacademy.com for additional questions.