FAQs
Here are some common questions about MCHC
The main objective is to support parents in educating their children at home, focusing on instilling the teachings of the Lord.
Classes include Bible studies, arts, and various electives to enrich the educational experience.
No, the goal of our co-op is to build community. To that end the children are broken up in grades and stay with that grade all day doing classes together. We also require you to do all four periods and not just come for part of the day.
Experienced mothers are paired with newer ones to navigate the homeschooling journey together, along with opportunities for fellowship and parenting support.
You will need to stay at co-op. For two periods, you will either be teaching or helping in a class. For the other two periods, we will have a Mom’s lounge with snacks for you to get to know your fellow homeschool moms.
Events such as field trips, park days, science fairs, talent shows, drama productions, graduation recognition, and more are organized to encourage community and growth.
Co-op is on Monday mornings for 3 weeks each month. The fourth week of the month is reserved for a field trip.
We meet Monday mornings at Manley Baptist Church, 3 times a month. The fourth week of the month is reserved for a field trip.
Kindergarten – 12th Grade (Nursery/Pre-K provided for the younger siblings of enrolled students)
We strive to nurture a community environment and ask that you remain for the whole morning.
We meet at Manley Baptist Church in Morristown, TN.
Co-op fees are as follows:
$15 background check fee (every 2 years)
$20 SMHEA membership yearly
$2 per child for liability insurance yearly
$35 building/admin fee per family per semester
$10 per nursery child per semester
$20 per preschool child per semester
$40 per K-12th child per semester
Students purchase their own personal classroom supplies, and the monthly, optional field trips are not included in tuition.
Parents are required to either teach or assist in two class periods. They will have the other two free, but must remain on campus. You will also be assigned an annual administrative duty in order to facilitate efficiency for our co-op community such as set up, science fair judge, field trip coordinator, etc. This allows our co-op to run smoothly, efficiently and without the work load falling on only a few people,
Manley Baptist Church is a secure location where the doors remain locked and card or key access is required.
There is a co-op board who collaborates prayerfully on all co-op decisions.
Creating community with our homeschool co-op families is very important to us. While we do not have a maximum number in mind, we do keep a smaller teacher to student ratio at the forefront when accepting new families. We operate on an active wait list and will accept new members has we have room for students in varying grades.
Our priority for classes will always be Bible and the arts. We will also strive to offer electives that can help you with the high school years such as personal finance and health/physical education. Other classes are decided based on our teacher’s passions and expertise.
Co-op will be from 9 am to 12:05 pm..
Our co-op is broken into two semesters with 12 regular co-op days per semester. This is divided up to 3 per month with the last week being for a field trip.
Children are grouped developmentally by age and grade. We will adjust according to enrollment to keep a smaller teacher/student ratio.
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How to Join
We are excited you are interested in joining us. We are currently operating on a waist list only. You will be notified when and if we have room. Applications are prayerfully considered by the board and are the first step in registration. If you have any questions before applying feel free to contact us using our contact form.