Homeschool CO-OP Registration 2025-2026
FBC's Homeschool Cooperative
Registration deadline July 1, 2025
FBC's Homeschool Co-Op is a ministry and cooperative effort on the part of families and friends of First Baptist Church of Eaton Rapids. The families who participate do so out of a desire to work together, making use of the various gifts, talents, expertise, and experiences the Lord has given them, to serve other homeschooling families in the Body of Christ.
As is custom in all Cooperatives, the mom or dad of each family that registers will be required to serve and/or teach in one of the classrooms.
There is a $50 per family yearly registration fee to help cover the cost for materials and supplies. Additional curriculum costs may be required based on each individual class. See class descriptions for more details.
Schedule:
9am-12pm on Thursdays
September 4, 2025 - May 7, 2026
32 Weeks Total
Special Holidays:
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Break
Thursday, January 1, 2025 - Christmas Break
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Spring Break
Friday, May 8, 2026 - End of Year Showcase
Field Day - May 7, 2026
On our final day of CO-OP we will have regular classes in the morning and then a special pot-luck lunch followed by a special Field Day competition/celebration. The High-school Physical Education class will help with the event.
Class Descriptions for 2025-2026 School Year
Highschool (9th-12th)
Physical Education & Nutrition
Lead Teacher: Geneva Furman
The curriculum for the class is from Not Consumed: Thrive. The course will be an Integration of Physical Education and Nutrition to promote life long Health and wellness. Students will engage in Physical activities and safety. They will learn about fitness principles, and explore the role of Nutrition in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
**Students/Families will need to purchase the curriculum so they can participate in class. There is a physical workbook or a digital version which you can print off. Choose whichever one works best for your family.**
1/2 Year Personal Finance | 1/2 Entrepreneurship
Lead Teacher: Christina Yoder
**Additional curriculum costs will be required once we have the finalized class list. The final cost will be no more than $60/student for the full year. DO NOT purchase curriculum on your own as we must purchase a special classroom set.**
Foundations in Personal Finance
In Foundations in Personal Finance, your teens will learn the money skills they’ll use now and for the rest of their lives so they’ll have a solid foundation when they’re out on their own.
This course trades boring formulas and financial theories for time-tested principles, real-life applications and humor (yes, personal finance can be fun!).
Dave Ramsey and his team of experts teach all the content for us.
Foundations in Entrepreneurship
Does your teen have a hobby they’re passionate about? What if they could turn it into something more? Whether they’re a natural leader and just need some business basics or they’re ready to take their side hustle to the next level, Foundations in Entrepreneurship is for them! With help from Dave Ramsey and his team of experts, your teen will learn essential business skills like management, communication, finance, HR, marketing and more. Empower your teen to become an entrepreneur who leads with character and excels in the work they love.
After we complete this teaching, we will then put what we learned into action. We will walk through the process of creating our own businesses, tracking expenses, marketing, and then selling the product or service. Students will share their business plan at the end-of- year showcase and then will set-up their business at a sale location and enjoy the fruits of their labor. We will also be bringing in a few entrepreneurs to come into the class and share their stories.
As teachers leading this class, we will do our best to encourage your students so they will have a successful experience in this class. This class will count as a full elective credit for your high schooler.
4th-8th Grade
Science - Biology
Lead Teacher: Shante Pickford
We will be using Generation's Science Curriculum - "God Made Animals: ".
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)**
Home-Ec & Decor
Lead Teacher: Heather Coblentz
Students will be learning about design as it relates to the home and hospitality. Emphasis in Art & Home Economics will also be given. No curriculum purchase needed.
American Civics
Lead Teacher: Kelly Pekrul
Students will be learning about our founding documents and how to cultivate a Biblical worldview in regards to politics and policies. We will be using the free Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. All learning and assignments will take place in class. No curriculum purchase needed.
1st-3rd Grade
Science
We will be using Generation's Science Curriculum - "God Made Plants: ".
Each unit contains three chapters introducing a new element of God’s creation of plants, with a fourth chapter describing a biome. All teaching will take place in class. No curriculum purchase needed for this class.
Home-Ec & Decor
Lead Teacher: Heather Coblentz
Students will be learning about design as it relates to the home and hospitality. Emphasis in Art & Home Economics will also be given. No curriculum purchase needed for this class.
Physical Education
Students will be participating in physical education activities allowing them to get moving and build strength, stamina and friendships as they have fun in this interactive class. No curriculum purchase needed for this class.
Nursery - Kinder
Kindergarten
Lead Teacher: Joni Schinkel
Kinder level teaching, counting, beginning reading work
Toddler-Pre-K
Teaching letters, numbers, crafts, etc.
Nursery
For 0-2 year olds
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Registration Deadline: July 1, 2025