What are the co-op fees?
At Potter's Clay it is our goal to make the co-op as affordable as possible for our families. One of the ways we do this is by making our class fees consist of only the materials necessary to conduct the class. Another way we look to save our families money is through our rotating scope and sequence. For instance, once all 4 years of the Tapestry of Grace program is purchased a family never has to buy a history program again as it will rotate every four years and can be used by all of your children. An added bonus is that the Tapestry program is also the basis for our middle school writing program and our honors level English classes as well, which makes the purchase of the program a cost-effective investment.
We actively look for ways to keep costs at a minimum and charge only what is necessary. We will have a schedule of when fees are due, split payment plans if available, and will try to collect fees for only the current semester if at all possible. Please keep in mind that all fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Registration Fee
Registration Fee: $160
This money is to be paid upon submitting an application.
For current families this money is non-refundable immediately.
For families applying for a spot this money will be non-refundable once a spot has been offered to you and you accept. From that point the fee will be non-refundable.
Background Check
All adults facilitating a class at Potter's Clay need to have a background check run by a private company utilized by Colonial Baptist Church for all of their childcare providers. Once accepted, we will run your name through the system to see if you have a background check on file with the church. If so, then another background check is not needed. If you have never had a background check done through their system you will be charged a one-time fee of $7 to have the background check run. This amount will be tacked on to your first Seed Money installment.
Seed Money
In order to provide "seed money" over the summer for class planning and to solidify commitment to the co-op we will collect $60/student for level 1-3 (which is $20 per class); $25/student for Foundations; and $20/class per student for high school (this amount could change depending on our finalized high school classes). These fees once paid are non-refundable. Please note that this fee is deducted from the actual materials fee for the class and does not include the cost of curriculum. The remainder will be due in August.
We collect break up the collection of these fees for those with multiple children. We ask that you pay for your oldest first through to your youngest.
Fee Collection Schedule:
NOTE: Seed Money paid will be deducted from actual class fees when we collect semester balances at the beginning of each semester. For example, if you paid $20 of seed money for a science class and the actual fee for the class is $45 then you would only be invoiced for $25 for the remainder of the balance when we collect fees at the beginning of the semester.
Class Fees
Class fees will be solidified once we have all families registered and teaching teams assigned. Costs for now are approximate due to a number of factors. First, we take advantage of bulk order discounts and group licenses for some of our classes which can not be figured out until we have final numbers of students. Second, facilitators may or may not find a resource useful to the class and therefore, may or may not require it. The figures below are an effort to give you some idea of the costs associated with the classes.
All class fees once paid are non-refundable.
In addition, you will need to purchase some basic school supplies for each of your students such as colored pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Some classes also require materials to be kept in 3-ring binders that you will need to provide as well. We will provide a supply list for each level prior to our start date.
High School Classes
For our English and history classes each family will need to purchase the following:
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Digital version (all Levels / 1 per family) - $189
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Evaluations supplement (for Level 3 and 4 students/ 1 per family) - $20
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Government supplement (Level 4 only/ 1 per family) - $15
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Map Aids supplement (all Levels/ 1 per family) - $35
Tapestry of Grace Poetics supplement (Level 4 only) - $40 print or $20 digital
Tapestry of Grace Shorter Works Anthology (Level 4 Lit only) - $25 (when applicable to needs of the class)
In addition to the individual literature and history books required for each class. A book list will be sent to parents with the list of books required sometime in the late spring. You are free to acquire these books new or used. Some books are also available in various electronic forms.
There will be a materials fee charged for both classes for items such as the class binder, copies, etc.
For our Elective classes each family will need to purchase the following:
Curriculum requirements are still being developed for our elective classes and will be updated once finalized.
There will be a lab fee for our Science classes and a materials fee and book to purchase for our 8th grade elective class.
Science
Level 1 - Lab fee is approx $45 per student per semester (if there is money in the account left over at the end of the first semester any surplus will be credited to the second semester and the cost for second semester will be adjusted accordingly). In addition to the lab fee, you will need a copy of the Apologia Exploring Creation with Land Animals and Apologia Exploring Creation Human Anatomy & Physiology (1 book per family not per student). The Apologia Junior student journal may be required - will be communicated once determined.
Level 2 - Lab fee is approx $45 per student per semester (if there is money in the account left over at the end of the first semester any surplus will be credited to the second semester and the cost for the second semester will be adjusted accordingly). In addition to the lab fee, you will need a copy of the Apologia Exploring Creation with Land Animals and Apologia Exploring Creation Human Anatomy & Physiology (1 book per family not per student) as well as the Apologia student journal (as determined by the class).
Level 3 - Lab fee is approx $45 per student per semester. Each student needs a copy of the Apologia General Science textbook. Additional materials needed for this class is the Test Forms and Solutions book and the Student Notebooking Journal.
Writing
Level 1 - IEW PALS or Bible Heroes: Curriculum approximately $30; in addition there is a copy and materials fee
Level 2 - IEW Ancient History based writing lessons: Curriculum approx. $30; in addition there is a copy and materials fee
Level 3 - Tapestry of Grace Digital and TOG literature books assigned by facilitators
English
Level 4 Beginning and Continuing Rhetoric - Tapestry of Grace Digital and TOG literature books assigned by facilitators
Grammar
Level 2 - Fix it! Grammar: The Nose Tree
Teacher book $19 includes a digital student book that you would have to print or purchase a Student Book for $15
Level 3 -Junior Analytical Grammar - co-op discount off retail price
History
Tapestry of Grace (TOG) - We use the Digital Version of the TOG curriculum. TOG Redesign Year 1 is $189 for the digital version, however, you can also buy the program per unit if you need to break up the cost (see the TOG website for more information). Please keep in mind that this program is designed for K-12th grade and only needs to be purchased once. TOG is broken down into a 4 year cycle so once the 4 years are complete you will own the entire program which can be used by your whole family.
TOG offers scheduled reading lists for each week for each level of your children. It is expected that parents acquire the appropriate required reading material for their children so they are able to come to class prepared. Many of these books can be purchased used at various online sites (both new and used) and many can also be found in the library. In addition, class facilitators may indicate that some books can be substituted in the lower levels.
We will hold a meeting to train our families on how to implement the program at home and which resources and books need to be purchased and/or acquired. If you have questions in the meantime, please feel free to ask.
For the geography portion of the class each family is required to purchase the TOG Year 1 Map Aids disc (1 disc per family-disc includes all 4 levels).
Level 1 - Material Fee TBD ~ approx $30/student/semester
Level 2 - Material Fee TBD ~ approx $30/student/semester
Level 3 - Material Fee TBD ~ approx $30/student/semester
Level 4 - Material Fee TBD - price includes a printed copies of binder materials
Please note: any special field trips or end of unit celebrations will be discussed and agreed upon by the group and will have a separate fee for participants
Foundations
The fee for this class is still being determined but will be around $50 for the school year
We actively look for ways to keep costs at a minimum and charge only what is necessary. We will have a schedule of when fees are due, split payment plans if available, and will try to collect fees for only the current semester if at all possible. Please keep in mind that all fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Registration Fee
Registration Fee: $160
This money is to be paid upon submitting an application.
For current families this money is non-refundable immediately.
For families applying for a spot this money will be non-refundable once a spot has been offered to you and you accept. From that point the fee will be non-refundable.
Background Check
All adults facilitating a class at Potter's Clay need to have a background check run by a private company utilized by Colonial Baptist Church for all of their childcare providers. Once accepted, we will run your name through the system to see if you have a background check on file with the church. If so, then another background check is not needed. If you have never had a background check done through their system you will be charged a one-time fee of $7 to have the background check run. This amount will be tacked on to your first Seed Money installment.
Seed Money
In order to provide "seed money" over the summer for class planning and to solidify commitment to the co-op we will collect $60/student for level 1-3 (which is $20 per class); $25/student for Foundations; and $20/class per student for high school (this amount could change depending on our finalized high school classes). These fees once paid are non-refundable. Please note that this fee is deducted from the actual materials fee for the class and does not include the cost of curriculum. The remainder will be due in August.
We collect break up the collection of these fees for those with multiple children. We ask that you pay for your oldest first through to your youngest.
Fee Collection Schedule:
- February 10: $160 due with application (returning members)
- February 24: $160 due with application (new applicants)
- March 28: $60 due for first child seed money
- April 28: $60 due for second child seed money
- May 28 : $60 each for any remaining children
NOTE: Seed Money paid will be deducted from actual class fees when we collect semester balances at the beginning of each semester. For example, if you paid $20 of seed money for a science class and the actual fee for the class is $45 then you would only be invoiced for $25 for the remainder of the balance when we collect fees at the beginning of the semester.
Class Fees
Class fees will be solidified once we have all families registered and teaching teams assigned. Costs for now are approximate due to a number of factors. First, we take advantage of bulk order discounts and group licenses for some of our classes which can not be figured out until we have final numbers of students. Second, facilitators may or may not find a resource useful to the class and therefore, may or may not require it. The figures below are an effort to give you some idea of the costs associated with the classes.
All class fees once paid are non-refundable.
In addition, you will need to purchase some basic school supplies for each of your students such as colored pencils, scissors, glue, etc. Some classes also require materials to be kept in 3-ring binders that you will need to provide as well. We will provide a supply list for each level prior to our start date.
High School Classes
For our English and history classes each family will need to purchase the following:
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Digital version (all Levels / 1 per family) - $189
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Evaluations supplement (for Level 3 and 4 students/ 1 per family) - $20
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Government supplement (Level 4 only/ 1 per family) - $15
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Map Aids supplement (all Levels/ 1 per family) - $35
Tapestry of Grace Poetics supplement (Level 4 only) - $40 print or $20 digital
Tapestry of Grace Shorter Works Anthology (Level 4 Lit only) - $25 (when applicable to needs of the class)
In addition to the individual literature and history books required for each class. A book list will be sent to parents with the list of books required sometime in the late spring. You are free to acquire these books new or used. Some books are also available in various electronic forms.
There will be a materials fee charged for both classes for items such as the class binder, copies, etc.
For our Elective classes each family will need to purchase the following:
Curriculum requirements are still being developed for our elective classes and will be updated once finalized.
There will be a lab fee for our Science classes and a materials fee and book to purchase for our 8th grade elective class.
Science
Level 1 - Lab fee is approx $45 per student per semester (if there is money in the account left over at the end of the first semester any surplus will be credited to the second semester and the cost for second semester will be adjusted accordingly). In addition to the lab fee, you will need a copy of the Apologia Exploring Creation with Land Animals and Apologia Exploring Creation Human Anatomy & Physiology (1 book per family not per student). The Apologia Junior student journal may be required - will be communicated once determined.
Level 2 - Lab fee is approx $45 per student per semester (if there is money in the account left over at the end of the first semester any surplus will be credited to the second semester and the cost for the second semester will be adjusted accordingly). In addition to the lab fee, you will need a copy of the Apologia Exploring Creation with Land Animals and Apologia Exploring Creation Human Anatomy & Physiology (1 book per family not per student) as well as the Apologia student journal (as determined by the class).
Level 3 - Lab fee is approx $45 per student per semester. Each student needs a copy of the Apologia General Science textbook. Additional materials needed for this class is the Test Forms and Solutions book and the Student Notebooking Journal.
Writing
Level 1 - IEW PALS or Bible Heroes: Curriculum approximately $30; in addition there is a copy and materials fee
Level 2 - IEW Ancient History based writing lessons: Curriculum approx. $30; in addition there is a copy and materials fee
Level 3 - Tapestry of Grace Digital and TOG literature books assigned by facilitators
English
Level 4 Beginning and Continuing Rhetoric - Tapestry of Grace Digital and TOG literature books assigned by facilitators
Grammar
Level 2 - Fix it! Grammar: The Nose Tree
Teacher book $19 includes a digital student book that you would have to print or purchase a Student Book for $15
Level 3 -Junior Analytical Grammar - co-op discount off retail price
History
Tapestry of Grace (TOG) - We use the Digital Version of the TOG curriculum. TOG Redesign Year 1 is $189 for the digital version, however, you can also buy the program per unit if you need to break up the cost (see the TOG website for more information). Please keep in mind that this program is designed for K-12th grade and only needs to be purchased once. TOG is broken down into a 4 year cycle so once the 4 years are complete you will own the entire program which can be used by your whole family.
TOG offers scheduled reading lists for each week for each level of your children. It is expected that parents acquire the appropriate required reading material for their children so they are able to come to class prepared. Many of these books can be purchased used at various online sites (both new and used) and many can also be found in the library. In addition, class facilitators may indicate that some books can be substituted in the lower levels.
We will hold a meeting to train our families on how to implement the program at home and which resources and books need to be purchased and/or acquired. If you have questions in the meantime, please feel free to ask.
For the geography portion of the class each family is required to purchase the TOG Year 1 Map Aids disc (1 disc per family-disc includes all 4 levels).
Level 1 - Material Fee TBD ~ approx $30/student/semester
Level 2 - Material Fee TBD ~ approx $30/student/semester
Level 3 - Material Fee TBD ~ approx $30/student/semester
Level 4 - Material Fee TBD - price includes a printed copies of binder materials
Please note: any special field trips or end of unit celebrations will be discussed and agreed upon by the group and will have a separate fee for participants
Foundations
The fee for this class is still being determined but will be around $50 for the school year