Direct a Schoolhouse Co-op

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

As Nicole Joseph, TN Schoolhouse mom, shares: “This is more than a co-op. It’s a true community and the online resources are incredible…loved it – always excited to go.”

Schoolhouse Director Melissa Castle, whose husband serves as a pastor and who together direct the Parker’s Chapel Schoolhouse in Kingsport, TN, adds: “My children have enjoyed the interaction with all the social and learning activities that have been provided through the experience of our Schoolhouse co-op…Come join a close-knit, Christian community that enjoys co-laboring with you in the homeschool experience.” 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 one, two (or more) days a week at a local church
  • Families learn and teach together, PK–12th (or any variation)
  • 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
  • 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.

“It’s 100% worth it. The kids love it, and the variety of classes and locations can make it work for pretty much anyone…Jace loved a lot of his classes, but his two favorites were probably Astronomy and Reading Circle…I love the massive variety of classes.” —Amber Gantt

“I would definitely recommend it…Very affordable and easy to get connected. Plus, the field trips are a great bonus!” —Laura Kurtz

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