God gives parents the sacred task of forming the souls of their children.
But we’re not meant to do it alone.

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I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
—2 Timothy 1:5-7—

The St. Eunice Homeschool Coöperative is a once-weekly gathering of homeschooling families, meant to supplement our children’s education and support their formation as Christian persons.

Read the Frequently Asked Questions below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are community of homeschooling families. We meet once a week throughout the school year to pray and learn together.

  • Mondays 9:00-12:00
    Optional: lunch and clubs 12:00-12:45

    Christ the King Anglican Church, Education Building
    2250 Blue Ridge Blvd
    Hoover, AL 35226

  • There is a three-fold process before joining the co-op. After filling out a registration form:

    1. Each family participating is required to agree with and sign the co-op commitment. If there is any statement on the commitment your family cannot agree with, you will not be able to join the co-op.

    2. If you are not a member of Christ the King Anglican Church, there is an interview requirement.

    3. Background check and online safety training must be completed before participation.

  • No. We work as a true cooperative, everyone makes it happen, there are no paid teachers or employees.

    We do have a supply fee, which ranges from $10-$40 per student depending on what is needed for any given year.

  • We stay close to a Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, but have no specific curriculum.

    All lessons included in the co-op are supplemental. Families use a range of different curricula at home.

    Current lessons include:

    • recitations

    • penmanship

    • poetry

    • literature

    • folk dance

    • handicraft

    • nature study.

  • We have five classes divided by age, which include:

    • Nursery: 0-under 2 (N) for younger siblings only

    • Littles: 2-3 years (L)

    • Kindergarten: 4-5 years (Class A)

    • 1st and 2nd grade: 6-7 years (Class B)

    • 3rd-5th grade: 8-10 years (Class C)

    Classes are not strict on age. Adjustments can be made depending on students capabilities.

  • Each class is limited to 8 students.

  • No. The St. Eunice Homeschool Co-op is not a drop-off program. All parents must participate. Parents are not required to be with their children, but must fill a co-op role and be present on campus.

  • Roles include:

    • Nursery: care for babies and create an enriching environment for our littlest learners. 2 parents needed.

    • Littles Teacher Team: organize and plan meeting for Littles class. 2 parents needed.

    • Class Leaders: each school-aged class (classes A, B, C) will have a leader who stays with them the duration of the meeting. The leader will guide their class through their schedule. 3 parents needed.

    • Art Teacher: parent who prepares an art/handicraft lesson for each school-aged class (classes A, B, C). 1 parent needed.

    • Nature Study Teacher: parent who prepares a nature study lesson for each school-aged class (classes A, B, C). 1 parent needed.

    • Literature Teacher: prepares lessons for each school-aged class (classes A, B, C) in poetry, recitation, and literature. 1 parent needed.

    • Music Teacher: prepares lessons for each school-aged class (classes A, B, C) in hymn and music/composer study. 1 parent needed.

    • Folk Dance Teacher: teaches folk dance to students in each school-aged class (classes A, B, C). 1 parent needed.

    • Floater: discipline needs, substitute needs, extra helper, etc. 1 parent needed.

  • You will be able to state your preference, but all roles will be selected by director.

  • Planning and training for 2024/25 school year will be done in the summer 2024 (Specific dates TBD). You will be given direction, as well as have a say in the planning.

  • No. All work is done at the co-op meetings. There is no required homework.

  • Students whose behavior is taking away from the classroom’s learning will be directed to their parent or a floater (if parent is unavailable).

    Students with consistent disruptive behavior* will not be able to participate in the co-op. This will be discerned by the teacher(s) and director.

    *This would be behavior with no sign of improvement, consistently using up classroom time with distractions and disruption, and/or violent or aggressive behavior toward students or parents.

  • Email Co-op Director Erin Clemmons: erin.c.clemmons@gmail.com