When do you meet?
We meet on Friday mornings 9:30 AM- 1:00 PM. Our year starts the first week of September and ends the last week in April.
Where do you meet?
We meet at Crestview Presbyterian Church in West Chester Township. Our facility has an indoor gym, outdoor playground, kitchen, large assembly area and four classrooms.
What is your schedule?
9:15-9:30AM Leadership and Teachers Arrive For Co-op Prep
9:30-10:00 AM Gathering Activity and Opening Assembly
10:05-11:05 AM 1st Period
11:05-11:50 AM Lunch/Recess
11:55-12:55 PM 2nd Period
12:55-1:00 PM Clean up and Dismissal
Is this a drop off program?
No. Parents must stay on the premises the entire duration of our meeting time.
How are ages divided?
Nursery (Ages 0-2)
Little Learners (Pre-K)
Lower Elementary (K-2nd)
Upper Elementary (3rd-5th)
Middle School (6th-8th)
We offer programming for ages 3 and up. Parents with infants are welcome to keep them with you in the nursery or while teaching.
What subjects do you teach and how long are classes?
Elementary and middle school age classes are voted on by parents and students and are dependent upon parent’s abilities. We strive for a wide variety of subjects. There are four quarters with two 6-8 week classes each. Young Learners meet in a separate classroom with weekly themes.
What are some past classes you have offered students?
Book Club, Cooking, Coding and Robotics, Astronomy, Choir, Drama, Stop Animation, Drawing, Creative Writing, Dissections, Math Games, Geography, Art Studies, Biomes
What classes are you offering next year?
Classes will be voted on by parents and kids for the 26/27 school year in May. Come of the class offerings up for vote from current families are:
Elementary
All About Flowers – Gardening
Geography
Ocean Unit Study
World History
Health
Anatomy & Physiology
Food and Nutrition
Science
Chemistry
Geology
Spanish
Theatre/Self Expression through dramatic play
Yoga
Storytime Art- Read a book and do a projects
Mixed Media Art/Making Art from recycled materials
Creative Poetry
Art/Mindful Art
Board Games
Engineering
Choir
Gym/P.E./Team Sports
Five in a Row
Greek Mythology
State Studies USA
Educational Games/Math Maker Lab
Show and Tell Me Public Speaking
Fungi All About Mushrooms
Sewing
Home Economics
Music
Middle School
All About Flowers – Gardening, floral design, making bouquets, life cycle of flowers,
Geography – Travel around to new countries
History
Health
Chemistry
Biology
Spanish
Theatre/Self Expression through dramatic play
Yoga
Art
Gym/P.E.
Wildlife
Volunteering
Choir
Art History
State Studies USA
Book Club – Read a novel as a group
Career Choices- Research, Interview, and presentations
Show and Tell Me Public Speaking
Fungi All About Mushrooms
What will be parents’ expected involvement?
Parents will be expected to teach or assist in at least one class per year. Most parents will also have a position within the co-op to ensure the group runs smoothly. You will have the opportunity to communicate your teaching and position interests in the application.
Positions in the co-op are:
- Assistant Director (Work with the director on decisions and procedures, interview incoming members, be a contact for coordinators, etc)
- Elementary Director (Aid in forming class schedule and support teachers as needed)
- Middle School Director (Aid in forming class schedule and support teachers as needed)
- Young Learners Director (Select themes for the year and support teachers as needed)
- Treasurer (Keep detailed accounting that co-op members can access in co-op Google Drive, collect dues and fees, manage reimbursements)
- Opening Assembly Coordinator (Make sign ups for student/parent jobs for Opening Assembly)
- Attendance Coordinator (Main contact for absences and taking attendance)
- Special Event Coordinator (Make sign ups for special events such as holiday parties)
- Guest Visitor Coordinator (Reach out to and schedule guest visitors such as Cool Critters)
- Social Gathering Coordinator (Schedule and announce events such as parent’s night out)
- Semester/Weekly Calendar Post Creator (Post weekly schedule and assignments for morning assembly, YL show and tell, etc.
- Public Facing Social Media Manager (Post pictures of classes and events to public co-op page)
- Co-op Supplies Organizer and Documenter (Keep co-op supplies organized and document in up-to-date inventory)
Do you have a program for middle schoolers?
Yes!
What are the fees?
Background Check Fee: $10.97 for a self screen/self pay background check through ClearStar for parent(s) who will be attending regularly (Instructions will be sent after application)
Registration Fee: Non-refundable $50 due per family at time of acceptance for insurance and admin costs.
Material Fee: $15 for each student per quarter paid in two installments due August 15th and December 15th.
Rent fee: The facility cost is $250 per week for 30 weeks. Rent is divided by how many families we have total and paid in two installments due August 15th and December 15th. For example, if we have 20 families, it would be a yearly total of $375 per family or $188 per installment.
Once co-op begins, families will be responsible for the full year’s rent even if your family drops from co-op. There may be extra fees throughout the year for special events and guests. These fees will be kept as minimal as possible.
Is this a Christian Co-op?
Compass Co-op is not religiously or politically affiliated and welcomes families from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and educational philosophies. We ask that all families keep this in mind in order to maintain a respectful environment for everyone.