Co-op

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Choose your adult volunteer spot. (required)
2. Choose one class in each block for each K-12 child.  All children/ teens must be enrolled in their own grade level for all 3 blocks (i.e. the grade they would be in the school system).  If you don't see one of the class options for your child's age group, that class has most likely been filled.
3. Select preschool and/ or nursery if needed.
4. Check out.  

For this school year, we lacked both the pool of high schoolers to serve, as well as parents willing to teach the high school classes.  But high schoolers are still more than welcome to participate!  They can choose each block to assist in a class of their choosing, or to have a study hall time with whatever work they would like to bring along.

*Please note that some classes fill fast.  If you are given an error when checking out, you may need to remove items from your cart and put them in again.  If a class says 'Add to wishlist' that means that class is full.  We will be removing those classes from view as they fill, but may not always see it immediately.*

2025-2026 School Year

*FALL 2025*

-August 4, Noon- August 6, 11pm: Volunteer Teacher Registration window
-August 7, Noon: Fall General Registration opens
-August 21, 11pm: Fall Registration closes
-September 4, 10am-Noon: Fall Orientation
-September 11 - October 30: Fall classes, every Thursday, 10am-1pm
-November 6: Snow make up day (if needed)

-October 30: Semester Showcase, immediately after classes 12:30-1pm

*SPRING 2026*

-February 2, Noon- February 4, 11pm: Volunteer Teacher Registration window
-February 5, Noon: Spring General Registration opens
-February 19, 11pm: Spring Registration closes
-March 5, 10am-Noon: Spring Orientation
-March 12- May 7: Spring classes, every Thursday, 10am-1pm (no class March 14)
-May 14: Snow make up day (if needed)

-May 7: Semester Showcase, immediately after classes 12:30-1pm

Orientation and classes will be held at:
Faith Assembly of God Church
5112 Lafayette Rd
Elk Run Heights, IA 50707

General Co-op Information

Classes:

CVHN co-op offers a variety of classes for K-12th graders.  Our offerings change between semesters, but we often have classes like art, science, drama, games, and foreign language.  Please look at the Co-op Class Schedule tab for most recent/ current offerings.  Each student chooses three classes each semester.  We also have a nursery and preschool for younger siblings and young children of volunteer teachers.  There is something for everyone!

Volunteers:
Volunteers are the very heart of co-op!  Our volunteer teachers are homeschool parents and retirees who love kids.  Parents also serve as volunteer helpers in classes, nursery, and the preschool.  We LOVE our volunteers and couldn't do co-op without them!

We are always happy to welcome new volunteer teachers.  If you would be interested in teaching, please contact us!  We are constantly impressed by the wealth of knowledge and fun that each new teacher brings to co-op!

Time:
10am-1pm, 1x per week, 8 week sessions
*Classes are from 10am-12:25pm. During the remaining time, we invite everyone to bring a sack lunch and stay for an optional social lunch period.

Cost:
$18 per child (on average). These fees cover class, preschool, nursery, and co-op materials.

CVHN Co-op Policies:

• There will be at least two adults present with every group of children.
• Children and teens are required to be supervised at all times in the church. Volunteer teachers are responsible for classroom rules for their own classes. If a child requires discipline, that child will be sent to his or her parent.
• No show policy: We depend on ALL of our adult volunteers to make co-op a success. If a family misses more than 2 classes during the 8 week period without a legitimate reason (i.e. illness/ vacation) and also without clearing it with co-op leaders, that family will be denied the opportunity to register for the next co-op session.
• Refunds: Materials for co-op are generally purchased immediately once registration closes, so this is the policy. If a family cancels their registration and a refund is requested before the last day of registration, a full refund will be given.  If this request is received during the first 14 days after the last day of registration, a 50% refund will be given.  After this 14 day period, no refunds will be given.    
• Behavior: All children and teens are expected to be in their assigned classes at all times. Children and teens should use respectful language, follow class rules as set out by each teacher, and exercise the golden rule in their interactions.
• Adults: CVHN strives to be an open place for all homeschoolers.  We respect the right of parents to direct their children’s educations and to decide what they want their children to be taught.  We have a variety of wonderful families from many walks of life who participate in co-op.  With this in mind, adult volunteers are expected to be considerate of others and follow the golden rule in their interactions.  If a topic is controversial, please be considerate in whether or not to approach it, and leave it alone if in doubt, especially in class.  Pushing of agendas will not be tolerated. 
• CVHN is a private entity and reserves the right to deny participation in anything offered for any reason deemed sufficient by its board.