HOPE Home School Co-op

Helping Other Parents Educate

PARENT'SGUIDE

Facility Location:Rainier View Christian Church

12305Spanaway Loop Rd. So.

Pledge & Prayer 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

1^st Period 9:45 a.m. 10:40 a.m.

2^nd Period 10:45 a.m. 11: 40a.m.

* * Lunch * * 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

3^rd Period 12:35 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

4^th Period 1:35 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

Clean Up 2:35 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Please pick your children up from their classroom at 2:30 p.m.Those families

staying to clean, will start cleaning, all other families are dismissed.

Co-op classes are 55 minutes, and lunch is 45 minutes long.Participants rotate classrooms during the 5 minutes between classes.A bell is rung in the hallways to signal the beginning and end of each class and lunch.

Registration Fee $150.00 per family per semester.$50 is paid at the time of registration, the balance is due at the Parent Orientation meeting for that semester.Teachers will receive a discount of $50.00 per semester.If you prefer to register for a half-day, the cost is $75 per family per semester.If you teach at least one period during the day, your teacher discount will be $20.Please plan on helping in classes during both hours that you attend.(Payment plans are available if needed.)

Material Fees Amount is detailed in the Class Schedule and varies with each class.Material Fees must be paid at the Parent Orientation meeting for the current semester (Payment plans are available if needed).

Priority Registration -The last two weeks of each semesterwhen current members of HOPE can register their children for classes.Teacher's children are given 1st priority in classes only during these two weeks as long as the teacher/parent has their Teacher Commitment Form filled out completely and turned in with registration and registration deposit.

Reimbursement Policy - If you are unable to attend co-op and let us know before the semester starts, you will be reimbursed any money paid.If you let us know within the first 2 weeks of co-op, we can only re-imburse your registration fee and unused material fees.After the first 2 weeks of co-op, we cannot reimburse you.

Please register your child with the intention of participating in the entire semester.

When a class reaches the designated limit, the limit set by the teacher, or the student limit for the classroom, it will be closed to additional students for the remainder of the semester.

Policies for safeguarding children and parents of HOPE have been established with the guidance of Rainier View Christian Church.Each parent is required to complete a Washington State Background Check. The form is available in the board room. (Room #5)

Participation Requirements:

Absences:

• If you are unable to attend Co-op due to illness or personal emergency, please inform the Teacher Director of your absence by calling them at home or at (253) 298-0637ASAP.
• To ensure the health and well being of our participants, we ask that you not bring a child to Co-op if:

1.They have had a fever or vomited within the last 24 hours.

2.They have diarrhea.

3.They have lice or nits.

4.They have a green or yellow nasal discharge.

5.They have a continual cough that is not allergy related.

6.They have any type of contagious childhood disease.

When in doubt, remember that a child is always more comfortable with their own parent in their own home when they are not feeling well.

• If a parent/guardian is unable to remain on campus, their children are not permitted to stay at Co-op.
• If a student is unable to attend a class, no notification is required.
• Three consecutive unexcused absences may result in removal from Co-op for the remainder of the semester.
• Being 10 minutes late constitutes an absence.
• If you have 4 or more unexcused absences, you will lose Priority Registration privileges for the next semester.

Responsibilities:

• Please label supplies, backpacks, coats, and lunch gear with your childs name.Your child is required to bring their own class supplies every Friday.
• Parents are to ensure that their children obey all Co-op regulations and policies.
• Please let your childs teacher know if your child has a medical or physical issue that may affect their learning or behavior in a classroom.
• Parents are to ensure that their children complete all homework assignments by the assigned due dates or the child may be removed from the class.
• The Dress Code outlined in the Student Responsibilities applies to parents as well.Remember, you are setting a godly example for everyone attending Co-op.

Behavior Guidelines:

• The expected standard of behavior for children 2 years and older is FIRST TIME OBEDIENCE.If your child is not trained to this standard, please talk with an Advisory Board Member to determine if this Co-op is the best option for your child.
• Parents are responsible for the actions and behavior of their children and will be notified if a disciplinary issue arises.
• Teachers have the right to remove a child from their class due to inappropriate behavior.
• Please do not socialize while you are helping in a class.
• Please keep cell phone calls to a minimum.Cell phones must be on vibrate only.Please step out of your classroom if you cannot wait to use your phone.

Failure to comply with the guidelines in this Parents Guide will jeopardize the privilege of your familys participation in HOPE Co-op.The Advisory Board reserves the right to deny participation to any family or student.

Discipline Policy:

Board Room & Bulletin Board:

• The Board Room is located in Room #5 to provide accessibility to all Advisory Board Directors.Each family has a file folder in the HOPE FAMILIES file boxes, which are located just outside the Board Room.It is your responsibility to check your file folder every week for communications from the Advisory Board and Teachers.Items may be posted at the information center with the mail boxes AFTER receiving permission from a Board Member.Items posted do not necessarily constitute endorsement or promotion by this Co-op.

Emergency Procedures:

• Teachers, Assistants, and Helpers are instructed in fire safety and will walk children through the Escape Plan designed for each class.If an alarm sounds, all children and adults are to immediately evacuate away from the building.Keep children calm and quiet, moving quickly but not running.All exits are clearly marked and emergency exit routes are located in your classroom folder.When you exit the building, you are to go to the gravel parking lot at the North end of the building.Keep children off of the paved area the emergency vehicles need this space.Each class is to remain with their Teacher.An Advisory Board member will notify teachers/assistants when it is safe to re-enter the building.If we are unable to re-enter the building, teachers/assistants will remain with their students until each child is picked up by their parent/guardian.
• In the event of an earthquake, everyone should go under a table or away from windows and assume the duck-and-cover position for protection.
• Unannounced emergency drills will be conducted.

Lunch:

• Lunch is from 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and may be eaten in theLarge Group Room or any other classroom in the children's wing.
• Do NOT bring gum or juices that stain.
• Parents are to ensure that their childs lunch area is cleaned, including washing the table/chair if needed and putting garbage in the trash cans.
• Toddlers and young ones are NOT to eat in the Nursery chairs.
• Parents must supervise their children during lunch.Children are allowed to play board games in theLarge Group Roomor play outside with their parent, or in the indoor/outdoor play area with their parent.
• Children are NOT allowed in the parking lot without adult supervision.

Parking:

• Please park in the back parking lot located along Spanaway Loop Road and enter through the back doors.
• Do NOT allow children in the parking lot without adult supervision.

Snow Policy:

• If the FRANKLIN PIERCE School District is closed OR delayed, all Co-op classes will be cancelled.You can obtain information about school closures on local TV stations, the radio (KVI 570AM) or http://www.schoolreport.org.

Lost & Found:

No Co-op equipment, supplies, or participant belongings will be left on campus.The Lost & Found box is available weekly in the Board Room.HOPE is NOT responsible for lost items.Unclaimed items are donated to the Rainier View Clothing Bank at the end of each semester.

Behavior:

Responsibilities:

• Make sure all your supplies, backpacks, coats, and lunch gear are labeled.
• Help with setup and cleanup of your classrooms and where you eat your lunch.
• Gum is prohibited.Food and drink (except for water bottles) are permitted ONLY during lunchtime.
• Do not bring to co - op the following items: laser pointers, knives, or fire arms (real or fake). These items may NOT be in the church building. Personal items like toys, balls, games, electronic devices or phones are not allowed during class times - they may be used before co-op, during lunch, and after classes.
• NO bikes, skateboards, or roller blades are allowed on the Rainier View grounds as per the church.Do not use the premises for any activity that has the potential of damaging structures or causing bodily injury.Your family will be held responsible for any damages caused by your inappropriate actions.
• You are to remain within the childrens wing of Rainier View Christian Church.Do not use restricted areas of the church.Your parent must be aware if you go to your car to pick up your family lunch.
• Obey all Co-op policies and regulations established by Rainier View Christian Church.

Dress Code:

• Modest attire.Clothing NOT PERMITTED includes items that reveal the midriff, cleavage, or underclothing.Halter tops, shirts or dresses with spaghetti straps are NOT allowed.Walking shorts are permitted, but not cut-offs.Shorts or skirts must be as long or longer than your fingertips with your hands at your sides.
• Clothing must not display offensive logos or graphics.
• The Advisory Board reserves the right to remove from the premises any child or adult dressed inappropriately.
• Excessive make-up is not permitted.

• Students pre-school and older must wear appropriate shoes to school.

Relationships:

• Boy/girl relationships boys are blue, girls are pinkNO PURPLE ALLOWED!This means that any public display of affection or a dating relationship is unacceptable and cause for removal from the Co-op for the remainder of the day.Continued violation will result in permanent dismissal from Co-op.

Classroom Policies:

• You are not to leave the classroom without permission from your Teacher.Ask for a Hall Pass when needed.
• Students may NOT wander the halls or congregate in the bathrooms.You are here to attend classes.
• Be prepared for class:complete assignments, have pencils sharpened, have notebooks, paper, and all required books and materials.Failure to complete assignments in a timely manner or coming to class unprepared may result in being permanently removed from the class.
• Be on time for class.If you are 10 minutes late, it will count as an absent from that period.Tardiness is rude and disruptive and will affect your familys Priority Registration privilege.
• Participate willingly in class activities and discussions.DO NOT socialize during class.
• Turn cell phones OFF during class time.You may use them during breaks or at lunch.

Failure to comply with the guidelines in this Parents Guide will jeopardize the privilege of your familys participation in HOPE Co-op. The Advisory Board reserves the right to deny participation to any family or student.

Use of Rainier View offices, storage rooms, sanctuary, choir room, cry room, nursery and toddler restrooms in the classrooms is NOT permitted.The ice machine, coffee machines, microwaves, and refrigerators owned by Rainier View Christian Church are NOT to be used.Co-op participants shall not move or remove Rainier View wall decorations or posters.HOPE Home School Co-op has limited use of the church property per the requirements of the church staff.Please contact the Facilities Director with issues regarding the use of Rainier View facilities or equipment.

Equipment and supplies provided by HOPE for Co-op use include:

Microwaves, coffee/tea pots, coffee & tea supplies (located in the Board Room).

Vacuum cleaners

Broom and dustpan

Sanitizing supplies as needed

Emergency Supply Kit in the Board Room

Garbage can liners

Rainier View Christian Church provides the following equipments and supplies:

TV-VCR/DVD for class use

Paper supplies in all restroom facilities

Mop and bucket (for emergency use)

Garbage receptacle access

Weekly care of the Rainier View Parkland Campus by HOPE members includes:

Vacuuming room carpets

Washing all classroom sink areas as needed

Washing the restroom mirrors

Washing the restroom facilities as needed

Disposing of all Co-op garbage in the Rainier View garbage receptacles

NO CO-OP EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, OR PARTICIPANT BELONGINGS

WILL BE LEFT ON RAINIER VIEW PROPERTY