HWOH COOP

We usually meet once a month from September to April for a monthly meeting. At a typical meeting, the kids play and sometimes have special activities while the moms visit, plan field trips and other activities. We also try to plan a field trip or special activity once a month. This may include taking part in local activities offered in our community. We also offer co-op classes based on the needs of the current members. Our co-op classes requires that everyone participate in some form, see co-op policies and guidelines for more information.

Annual dues are $100.00 per family Consisting of: $25 non-refundable application fee $75 remaining dues upon approval *Each family will re-apply annually Dues will be collected from each family to cover HWOH costs such as facility rental etc. (dues and forms are preferably due in the spring before we dismiss for the summer and no later than August 31st).

The current officers will serve as the application/approval committee. The officers may nominate active members (who have been a part of HWOH for at least one year and homeschooled for at least three years) to serve as the application/approval process committee if needed. *Approval Process will consist of: 1) Receive application/non-refundable $25 fee/all paperwork 2) Approval Committee Review Paperwork 3) Interview set (in person/phone/computer etc.) with at least two officer/approval committee members and the applicant/family. 4) Conduct Interview 5) Committee discuss/review application and update other committee members on interview. 6) Approval of new or renewing member family will be by unanimous vote of officers/committee. 7) Applicant notified. 8) $75 dues payment received 9) Member added to Group communication apps/groups etc. 10) Renewing members interview is subject to committee choice. Doesn't this sound intimidating? Don't let it. It is meant to get to know you and spouse both, and let you get to know us. You also get to ask us your questions. We have found this is a great way to see if our group will be a good fit to meet your families needs. It turns out to be a Win-Win for both sides.

If you want to start homeschooling during the school year and your child is currently enrolled in a public or private school, HSLDA recommends that you formally withdraw your child from that school. If you are going to start homeschooling after the school year is over, and your child is considered enrolled for the following year, we recommend that you withdraw your child before the next school year begins, so that the school does not mark your child as absent or truant. We generally recommend that any correspondence with authorities be sent by “Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested.” Keep copies of the withdrawal letter and any other paperwork or correspondence, and any green postal receipts, for your personal records. Note: If your child has never attended a public or private school, this section does not apply.

There are literally thousands of curriculum choices available to homeschoolers now and we at HWOH do not endorse any one in particular. Each family makes their own decision how to home educate their children. We do NOT tell any family what curriculum to use. Each family determines their own curriculum and schedule. The founders of the group have homeschooled through high school and had several homeschool graduates. They are still homeschooling their younger children and are active members of the group. So a great place to glean from their knowledge. Its important to explore your child’s learning preference, your teaching style, and your educational approach. Below are links to get you started. 1. What's my child's learning preference? 2. What's my teaching style? 3. What's my educational approach or homeschool style?

In Oklahoma, there are no reporting and testing requirements for homeschool programs. As long as you teach for 180 days, you can legally operate a homeschool program following your own guidelines. While there are no statutes requiring that certain subjects be taught, some Oklahoma courts have suggested that homeschool education should be equivalent or comparable to a public school education. For this reason, HSLDA strongly recommends that your homeschool curriculum include math, language arts, science, and social studies. Video~How to comply with Oklahoma's Homeschool law?

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