Prospective Families
Important Dates
August 1: Fall Planning Meeting for registered families
Fall Term: September 9 – November 25
Spring Term: February 24 – May 19 (No Co-op April 21)
Attendance Commitment Policy
This group counts on its adult members in order to function. By joining, the parent is committing to attending Co-op for the entire school year. Barring illness, emergency, or a rarely scheduled event, the parent will make every effort to be at every Co-op. As primary educators, parents or guardians must make educational decisions appropriate for their families. The parent or guardian may discontinue participation in this group at any time with no refund of fees, if applicable. The class teacher may also end individual student participation in the group at any time at her or his discretion.
Co-op meets weekly on Monday for Fall and Spring Terms:
Fall Term: September 9 – November 25
Spring Term: February 24 – May 19 (No Co-op April 21)
In addition, commitments to the following are expected: one planning meeting for fall term, a fall curriculum night, one combined fall term evaluation and spring term planning meeting, a spring term curriculum night, a spring term evaluation meeting, and an end-of-year party. The planning meeting is where we plan out the next term’s classes and teacher assignments, and discuss any housekeeping items. The evaluation meeting is where we take time to discuss the previous term’s “keep, tweak, and toss” items. The curriculum night is when each teacher shares their plans for the upcoming term. The end-of-year party is an opportunity for us to celebrate—together with all of our families—how our children have learned and grown over the past two terms.
Mandatory meetings:
August: Fall Term Planning Meeting
August: Fall Term Curriculum Night
November: Combined Fall Term Evaluation and Spring Term Planning Meeting
February: Spring Term Curriculum Night
May: End-of-Year Celebration Night
June: Spring Term Evaluation Night
Cost
In keeping with the heart of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of a “classical education accessible to all,” we prioritize keeping costs low for families interested in participating in our Co-op. Term fees are collected at the beginning of each term and typically include Liability Insurance, class supplies, and facility rental. The final costs is estimated between $300-$400 per family, but will depend on final number of families enrolled and supplies needed for classes taught.
To join Wildwood Co-op, you must apply to register. Before proceeding, please be sure you understand our terms which can be read and reviewed on the ABOUT page as well as our co-op structure and schedule which can be read and reviewed on the CO-OP page.