Homeschool CO-OP

Raising Arrows Cooperative

Our mission is to glorify God by providing a Christ-centered homeschool community that upholds the authority of Scripture and promotes a biblical worldview in the minds of our students.

When does the CO-OP Meet?

Our co-op meets Thursdays from 9am-12pm during the school year. We also have monthly field trips for students of all ages.

Is there a cost?

The cost for registering for the 2026-2027 school year is as follows:

Early Bird Registration (until June 16, 2026): $50

Regular Registration (June 16-July 15, 2026): $75

Late Registration (July 16-Aug 15, 2026): $100

What are the age ranges in the CO-OP?

The classes / Age groups are

Nursery
Pre-K-Kindergarten class
1st-2nd Grade class
3rd-5th Grade class
6th-8th Grade class
Highschool (9th-12th) grade class

What is the format of the CO-OP?

All parents and students meet in the sanctuary at 9am to take part in our morning opening. We start our time together with sword drills, prayer, saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Bible, Christian Flag, and American Flag, singing praises to our Lord, listening to a brief message from Scripture from Pastor John and then dismissing to classes.

Children in grades 1st and up rotate through the various classes that are offered until the day ends at noon and everybody is dismissed while children nursery - kindergarten stay in their designated class the entire co-op.

What classes are offered in the CO-OP?

2026-2027 Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions for 2026-2027 School Year

High School (9th-12th)

Apologetics

*This class is required for participating in the CO-OP

Lead Teachers: Pastor John Wright & Kurt Kowalk

Required Curriculum Purchase: "Manual of Christian Doctrine, Second Edition"

This apologetics class led by our pastor and one of our elders, is designed to help students build a strong, thoughtful foundation in the Christian faith while learning how to clearly and confidently explain what they believe.

Using Manual of Christian Doctrine by Louis Berkhof as the primary curriculum, students will work through key biblical doctrines in a structured and accessible way. Topics will include the nature of God, the authority of Scripture, sin and salvation, and the life of the church. Each lesson will aim to connect theological truth with real-life understanding, helping students see how sound doctrine shapes everyday faith and decision-making.

Yearbook & Design

Required Curriculum Purchase: "The Non-Designer's Design Book"

In this hands-on, project-based class, students will learn the fundamentals of graphic design, photography, and journalism while working collaboratively to create a professionally designed yearbook for our co-op.

Students will develop practical skills such as layout design, typography, photo composition, editing, interviewing, and writing. Throughout the year, they will document co-op events, capture meaningful moments, and craft stories that reflect our community and values.

This class emphasizes both technical skill and creative expression, while also teaching responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail as students contribute to a real, published product.

By the end of the year, students will have helped produce a completed yearbook available for purchase, giving families a lasting keepsake and students a tangible result of their work.

Astronomy (Master Books)

Required Curriculum Purchase:
1 x Survey of Astronomy (Teacher Guide) (ONLY NEEDED IF TAKING FOR CREDIT)
1 x Our Created Moon
1 x The Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky
1 x Taking Back Astronomy
*All these items are available together in the curriculum pack,with additional items, but it may be cheaper to buy individually as opposed to full curriculum pack.

Learn alongside other high schoolers as we:

discuss logical fallacies and how they enter into the science realm,
build a solid foundation of creation (Genesis 1-11) with FBC’s Terry Freed Assisting throughout the year
utilize Answers in Genesis resources to add depth and visual clarity of the universe
add in hands on learning, and work our way through the books in the Masterbook’s class “A Survey of Astronomy” for High schoolers.

Our hope is that even if you have all your “credits” this course will enable your love of learning to grow, help you answer questions about our universe in a Biblical way, and most importantly solidify a Biblical foundation for how science points us back to our Creator!

*This class will be available for both Credit or Non-Credit Participation.

Credit Participants will utilize the student worksheets and quizzes that go along with the course.

Non-Credit Participants will need to follow along with the reading, but will have no outside work other than this reading.

6th-8th Grade

Science - Astronomy & Earth Science (Generations)
Lead Teacher: Amanda Grecni
Required Curriculum Purchase: Generations - God Made The World: A Biblical Worldview Course on Astronomy and Earth Science
Students will be provided a syllabus and responsible for reading outside of class. Reading will be re-emphasized in class and hands-on-projects and experiments performed.
**Students will need to purchase the textbook curriculum (activity guide not required)
(The textbook is available in both print and audio form. Choose whichever one works best for your student/family)**
Apologetics (Master Books)
*This class is required for participating in the CO-OP
Required Curriculum Purchase: Master Books Elementary Apologetics (Curriculum Pack)
Elementary Apologetics gives 4^th – 6^th grade students the knowledge they need to defend their faith against unbiblical worldviews. Using real questions asked by elementary students, this course teaches your student to find answers to their questions in the Bible.
*13 year old boys will join the High School Apologetics class
Extra Curricular Class (Still being determined - no curriculum purchase will be required)

3rd-5th Grade

Science - Astronomy & Earth Science (Generations)
Curriculum Purchase is OPTIONAL: Generations - God Made The World: A Biblical Worldview Course on Astronomy and Earth Science

Students will be provided a syllabus and responsible for reading outside of class. Reading will be re-emphasized in class and hands-on-projects and experiments performed.
**Students will need to purchase the textbook curriculum (activity guide not required)

(The textbook is available in both print and audio form. Choose whichever one works best for your student/family)**
Apologetics (Master Books)

Required Curriculum Purchase: Master Books Answers for Kid's Box Set
Elementary Apologetics gives 4^th – 6^th grade students the knowledge they need to defend their faith against unbiblical worldviews. Using real questions asked by elementary students, this course teaches your student to find answers to their questions in the Bible.
Extra Curricular Class (Still being determined - no curriculum purchase will be required)

1st-2nd Grade

These Grade levels will follow the same rotation schedule as the older classes and have a Bible, Science & Fine Arts through History. Curriculum is TBD and will not require purchase.

Pre-k & kindergarten

Kinder level teaching, counting, beginning reading work

Nursery

Ages 0-2 years old