Pop Up Registration FAQs
What is the deadline?
This application period runs from now until October 21st.
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When would we begin co-op?
Once accepted, you'll be added to our private Facebook group for parents. Your first co-op day will be on October 25th. We meet every other Friday morning, and your membership will continue through the end of the school year in May.
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What is included in the co-op membership?
Our primary focus is on class days, but we’ve created a full-year schedule packed with exciting group activities! In addition to classes, we have field trips and special events like teen nights, a Halloween party, kids' market, art fair, Christmas party, Valentine's exchange, egg hunt, pinewood derby, field day, and more.
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Membership offers a supportive community, giving you countless opportunities to enhance and enrich your homeschooling journey.
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Can I see the class schedule?
Feel free to send us a message on Facebook or email us, and we’ll be happy to share the details!
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How much is a membership?
For this pop-up enrollment, here’s the breakdown:
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Yearly Family Fee: $100 (covers rent, group supplies, and select group events)
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Class Fee per Child: $60 (covers $20 per quarter for class materials)
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Both fees are a one time total for the whole year. We are 100 percent volunteer run, all funds are used directly for the co-op. There is no cost to sending in an application. Payment is due upon acceptance.
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Why is this enrollment only open to children ages 10 - 16?
We have classes for children of all ages, but our main focus and availability is for these older ages. If you are a family with a 10 - 16 year old but also have younger siblings, we encourage you to apply anyways and we will see if we can accommodate your family.
General Information
About us:
We strive to provide a fun and inviting atmosphere where our children can feel ownership over their community! Our co-op is designed to give our families consistent friendships & engaging activities together!
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Our classes are extracurricular focusing on projects, activities, arts, engineering, science, unit studies and a lot of creativity! Our classes do not overlap with the core curriculum you’ve chosen to use at home and no homework assignments are given. We believe in maximizing the collaborative nature of group learning and hands on creating!​
Where and When:
We meet every other Friday morning during the school year from 9:30am - 12:00pm at 2701 Florence Blvd, Florence Alabama
Who can apply?
Homeschooling families with a child 5 years old or older can apply. We are not a drop-off group, all parents and children stay for the entire time. Siblings younger than 5 years old can attend and will be placed in age groupings (Toddler classes and nursery).
Contact Information:
If you have questions, you can email them to HCShoals@gmail.com or join our facebook group and send a message that way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of co-op are we?
Our classes are extracurricular focusing on projects, activities, arts, engineering, science, unit studies and a lot of creativity! Our classes do not overlap with the core curriculum you’ve chosen to use at home and no homework assignments are given. Because we have such varying levels of schooling in each age group, we minimize the amount of reading and writing done during class and maximize the collaborative nature of group learning and creating together!
Can I see what classes will be offered?
Every parent is responsible for teaching one class per year. Every class is picked, planned and taught by a parent in the co-op. A class schedule for the upcoming year is not available until it has been created at the end of the current year.
How are the children organized into groups?
We group the children into "age group classes" typically within a year or two of age. The age groupings are Prek - 1st grade, 2nd & 3rd graders, 4th - 6th grade and then middle/high schoolers.
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Do you have a Nursery or Toddler Class?
We have a nursery classroom for children 0 - 18 months old. We have a toddler classroom for children ages 18 months - 3 years old. The toddler classroom has a schedule that includes songs, crafts, toys, games, and snack time. We cannot accommodate babies and toddlers in the regular co-op classes.
What does a typical day look like for the lower elementary aged children?
Children are dropped off to their classroom. Every class begins with a Tinker Station class, where open-ended toys are provided and they can interact, play, socialize and create. Next, their first teacher begins their class together for about 45 minutes. Then, they'll have a story and snack. And lastly, their next teacher will begin their last class for another 45 minutes. This schedule provides a fun balance between play and learning!
What does a typical day look like for the upper elementary children?
Our 4th - 6th graders make up a combined "upper elementary" age group where they receive class choices at the beginning of the year, making up their schedule.The day includes a 30 minute social activity/recess, and two 1-hour class periods.
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What does a typical day look like for the Middle/High Schoolers?
Our children 12 years old and up combine to make an age group where they receive class choices at the beginning of the year, making up their schedule.The day includes a 30 minute social activity, and two 1-hour class periods.
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How can I best learn more?
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Reading the Membership Handbook is a thorough way to learn if our program aligns with your family's needs.
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Reach out through email or facebook.
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Applying adds your family to a waiting pool - when we reach out, we can answer many questions and meet in person before deciding. Application
Membership Fees:
Family Membership: $135
This covers your family's membership for the entire school year from August - May. Every parent is a volunteer, so this fee covers expenses like the building rent, group supplies, admin costs, special group days.
Class Costs
These expenses are collected in August and again in January
Children 18 months - 3 years old
$15 per semester
Children 4 - 16
$40 per semester per child
