About Our Co-op

NOTE: Co-op is NOT taking new applications at this time.

Mission: The mission of the Discipleship Co-op is to provide enrichment, support and instruction for elementary school children and their families in an environment that is intentionally Christ-centered and discipleship-focused. 

Overview: The co-op will meet one day a week on Tuesdays at North Boulevard Church of Christ (1112 N Rutherford Blvd, in the Filling Station) and hold classes for Pre-K through 6th grade. The classes will be taught by qualified parents with a passion for teaching and nurturing discipleship. Our approach will be hands-on, lighthearted learning, with parental involvement at every step. Our desire is to encourage homeschooling families in their education and in their spiritual journeys. 

The Discipleship Co-op is NOT a school. We are a parent-directed venue for homeschool families to come together for learning and fellowship. The parent is the ultimate director of the child’s education and is responsible for ensuring that their children are meeting the state’s requirements for core education. We are not an umbrella school. 

While the co-op is Christ-centered and discipleship-focused, we are cautious to try to avoid doctrinal differences. Our families come from multiple denominations, and we endeavor to allow an atmosphere for us to grow spiritually without encroaching on areas that would create division. 

Enrollment: Co-op enrollment will be limited in scope, and is designed to primarily serve young homeschool families at North Boulevard Church of Christ, children of tutors at Discipleship Tutorial, and younger siblings of Discipleship Tutorial students. Our vision is to nurture young students and prepare them to enter the Discipleship Tutorial in 5th/6th grade. We see the co-op as a place that will foster a love of learning and the love of Christ. 

Cost: We desire to keep the cost of the co-op as affordable as possible. The total cost is $150 per child per year, and a $100 registration fee per family. Teachers of a class are compensated by allowing one student to enroll for no charge for every class taught.

Nursery: We want to facilitate childcare for as many families as possible so that the parents are free to attend co-op classes with their older children. We will have parents overseeing the childcare, but may also pull in Discipleship Tutorial students to help. The nursery class will be mostly free-play with some structured learning. The cost will be $200 Childcare fee per child per year. We encourage families to find alternate childcare for their littles, but do want to offer this option if needed. Space is limited.

Parents: All parents are expected to be present and actively participate with their children throughout the day. All teachers, assistants and substitute teachers must have a background check on file at North Boulevard. Each family will have a job for setup and teardown to make light work for everyone. Exceptions may be made in the case of Sonshine School teachers and Discipleship Tutorial tutors, and will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Lunch: Families can bring their own food or order lunch through Discipleship Tutorial.

Co-op will end after lunch.

Leadership: Discipleship Co-op will be led by a team of parents and grandparents actively involved in Discipleship Tutorial and/or North Boulevard Church of Christ.

Registration: To apply for the co-op, please complete the Registration Form using the link below. You will be placed on a waitlist, and we will notify you if accepted. Space is limited, and priority is given for families of North Boulevard Church and families currently enrolled in Discipleship Tutorial. We will offer a registration day on April 11 at which time checks or cash for tuition are due.

NOTE: WE ARE NOT TAKING NEW REGISTRATIONS AT THIS TIME.