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Open Your Doors Twice-Weekly to Homeschool Families

The Old Schoolhouse® (established in 2001) along with its online Bible-based curriculum platform, SchoolhouseTeachers.com, exists to serve homeschooling families worldwide. A Church Schoolhouse is a local homeschool co-op for like-minded parents to gather together in a church environment and teach ready-made courses to homeschooled students in PK–12th grade. During its twice-weekly meetings, the Schoolhouse is an engaged community between homeschool families and the church leadership. Please note the FAQ.

Homeschooling at the Church Schoolhouse

Why Do Christian Kids Need Christian Education?

Biblical worldview woven into every subject
Reinforces Lordship of Christ in all areas of study
Reminds students their God exists not just on Sundays
Builds upon what the church is teaching their family
Upholds God’s Word as authoritative and the final say
Fosters safety and stability with like-minded peers
Prepares students to pursue Christ after leaving school
Ability to “spot and avoid” anti-God philosophies
To know Biblical doctrine and share faith with others
Challenges students with high academics
Encourages commitment to Christ-centered living
Cultivates environment of good character

What Is a Schoolhouse?

It’s a (PK-12) homeschool co-op which meets inside a local church and utilizes the SchoolhouseTeachers.com courses and platform.
“One-room Schoolhouse” method of learning
Meets two full days a week in local church
Families learn and teach together, PK–12th
Parents remain at facility with children (no drop-offs)
Christian worldview, no Common-Core courses
Utilizes solely SchoolhouseTeachers.com curriculum
Shared workload among families
Parents sign up to teach classes from existing platform
No limits on classes taken
Extras like Yearbook Committee, High School Graduation, Mentoring Moms, Science Fair, Art Gallery, Field Trips, Public Speaking Club, etc.
No enrollment fee; only requirement is family holds membership to SchoolhouseTeachers.com for coursework and tools

Why Join a Schoolhouse?

Community group setting
Christian, Bible-based environment
Accountability: Stay on track & positive peer pressure
Maximize homeschooling time
Socialization/camaraderie
Interactions with multiple ages/grades
Large group activities
Encouragement, support, sharing experiences
Teach what you love
Classroom experience for homeschooled kids
Networking with other parents
Gain credits (high school)
Paced learning, top-quality classes
Tutors lift academic burdens (trading teaching skills)
Challenging, engaging curriculum
Tools: report cards, transcripts, record-keeping
Extracurriculars: banquets, field trips, holiday events, yearbook committee, high school graduation, mentoring moms, science fair, art gallery, field trips, public speaking club, drama club, entrepreneur track, sports/field days, etc.

Brochure for Pastors
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What State Homeschool Leaders and Affiliates Are Saying

“FPEA is happy to partner and participate in the TOS affiliate program. We believe that TOS is a valuable resource for homeschoolers in Florida and are happy to make this available to them.”
— FPEA

“THSC's affiliate partnership with SchoolhouseTeachers.com has been fantastic! They are consistently one of our highest-performing affiliate partnerships.”
—THSC

“Being an affiliate with SchoolhouseTeachers.com has allowed us to help families find a great resource and support our mission to support homeschool families in South Carolina by providing the accountability required by law and the support needed while allowing freedom for each family to enjoy the educational journey that is best for them.”
— Christian Homeschoolers' Association of South Carolina

“As a statewide homeschool organization, our team at Christian Home Educators of Colorado had the privilege of partnering with The Old Schoolhouse®. We were excited to spread the word about what The Old Schoolhouse® has to offer to our homeschool community, and in turn, share our upcoming Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference with their families. They were easy to work with, and it was truly a blessing.”
—Home Educators of Colorado

“HOME loves partnering with TOS to bring quality curriculum at affordable prices to homeschool families in Maine.”
—Homeschoolers of Maine

“We highly value our longtime affiliation with TOS. The 3-month free trial subscription is a very popular benefit offered to our members. TOS provides high-quality resources for homeschooling families.”
—Homeschool Iowa

“My husband and I have been associated with TOS since its beginning. We were blessed by TOS and how they have always wanted to be there to help MATCH in any way possible to be a blessing to our members.”
—Orilla Crider, MATCH (MO)

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