The Co-op Program of Shanan Community meets on Thursdays, August 26 through May 5, 2011 on the third floor of The People's Church in Franklin. It is strictly a home-schooling supplemental program and parent cooperative. Space in the program is limited.

The day begins at 9:45 a.m. with Connection Time for all children and their parents. At 10:15, students move with their age group to two one-hour classes. Lunch is held from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. At 1:00 p.m. another rotation of one-hour classes begins. Co-op ends at 3:00 p.m.

All moms are required to teach two hours each week and remain on campus the entire time your children are present. Moms are paired together to form teaching teams. In the classes for K-6th grade students, you will be asked to prepare a one-hour lesson in a specific subject area each week and will repeat that lesson twice for two different groups of children. Course assignments can be requested on the application but are not guaranteed.

1. Having at least one home-schooled child enrolled in first grade through twelfth grade.
2. Enrolled with an umbrella program or the state of Tennessee (the Shanan co-op is a supplemental program only and does not constitute an umbrella program).
3. Membership in MTHEA (www.mthea.org) for 2010-2011 (required before an application can be considered).
4. Agreement and signature on statement of faith.
5. Approval by co-op board after review of completed application.
6. While we do offer courses for middle and high school, entry to this program is "invitation only". References from someone currently within the co-op group and family interviews are required for students at this level.

Registration Contact: Kelly Savage at kellysavage@comcast.net

The following fees will serve as your reservation for course and teaching preferences when applicable:

• $20 non-refundable annual registration fee due with application made out to Shanan Community Co-op.
• $15 non-refundable annual administration fee also due with application made out to Kelly Savage.
• Non-refundable course fees of $40 per child per year (this includes babies and toddlers in attendance) plus a $50 supply fee/child for any student enrolling in a middle or high school level class due with application made out to Shanan Community Co-op.