FAQs
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How do I become a member of REACH? |
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When you decide you are ready to commit to REACH, simply fill out the "Request Membership" form located on our public webpage on the navigation bar on the left. It is very important that you read over our Membership Guidelines, Statement of Faith, and FAQs BEFORE requesting membership. Your application will then be reviewed by our Leadership Board. You will be notified if you are approved. |
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What will it cost my family to attend REACH co-op? |
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REACH co-op tries to be a budget-friendly co-op. There is an annual membership registration fee of $50.00 per family. There is also a facility fee charged annually of $50.00 ($25 each session). Class fees will be minimal to no-cost. An example would be during Session 1, 2 of your child's classes may have a $5.00 supply fee, but the other 2 may not have any fees at all. Those who teach are encouraged to keep supply fees as minimal as possible. Class fees are not to exceed $15.00 unless there is pre-approval from the Director. We always attempt to include an alternative class if fees are $5.00 and over. There will also be various field trips that may require payment throughout the year. Although we would love to have each family attend, field trips are not mandatory. |
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What do my responsibilities include as a member of REACH? |
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As a member of REACH, you are volunteering your time to teach or help in a class for 3 periods each week throughout the co-op year. Each family will be assigned a closing clean-up duty that they will be responsible for each session. High School students will also be assigned tasks as needed. |
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Do I have to sign my children up for all 4 classes? |
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Yes. Your children do need to sign up for all 4 classes each session. If a parent intentionally allows their child to sit out of a registered class, the family membership will be withdrawn. If there is a conflict for a student regarding a class, please speak to the director so that arrangements can be made. |
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My family is unable to make it to REACH today, what should I do? |
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If you are a teacher, please contact one of your helpers to see if they can cover your class during that period. If they are able to, please supply them with a lesson plan. Contact the Director to make her aware of the changes. If none of your helpers are able to take over your class, please contact Michelle or Ashley so that we can make necessary changes. If you are a helper, simply contact the Director and make her aware that you are unable to attend. She will find someone to fill in for you. |
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Is there a sick policy for co-op and other REACH events? |
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Yes. Please remeber Luke 6:31 "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Please do NOT bring your self or your children to co-op or REACH events when sick. You must be symptom free for at least 24 hours, symptoms include: fever, sore throat, dry cough, headache, chills, muscle aches, extreme tiredness, runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, or any communicable or contagious illnesses/diseases. In case of illness, please notify Michelle Foster. If you or your child comes to co-op with any of these symptoms, you will be asked to leave. If your child develops any of these symptoms during co-op, you will be notified immediately. |
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What is the inclement weather policy for co-op? |
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For severe weather and snow days, please follow the Laurel School District closures. If there are only delays, this will not affect co-op since we do not start until 11:00am. |