homeschool co-op

The Saint Patrick Homeschool Co-op is a community of Catholic homeschooling families committed to raising up our children secure in their identity as children of a loving God and open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives, with a deep respect for the tradition of the Mother Church. Our two-day program incorporates liturgical living into the academic and elective pursuits of our families. We encourage our families to participate in both days in order to fully engage in the community.

electives program

Our Electives program runs on Tuesdays during the school year and offers a variety of classes to students in grades 1-8.
Mass is available to families before the school day at 8:30 AM.

core program

Our Core program runs on Thursdays at the Parish Life Center (PLC) from 9:00-1:30. Classes supplement what families are already learning in the areas of science, history, and faith formation for students in grades 1-8. The Mass is the center of our day and all families are invited to attend the 12:10 PM Mass followed by lunch and fellowship.

frequently asked questions

  • Art, Choir and Gym

  • 1st-2nd: 1st Communion Prep, Science, Storybooks & Crafts

    3rd-8th: History, Science, Writing

  • Classes will be broken up into four sections on core days:
    1st & 2nd grades
    3rd & 4th grades
    5th & 6th grades
    7th & 8th grades

    Classes will be broken up into three sections on elective days:
    1st & 2nd grades
    3rd-5th grades
    6th-8th grades

  • For our core day, 1st & 2nd grades will have no outside class work. 3rd-6th grades will have minimal reading and weekly writing assignments. 7th/8th grades will have weekly science and writing assignments. Our elective day will have little to no homework.

  • One parent will be required to be onsite at least one of the two co-op days. During that time, the parent will be assigned a primary and secondary job

  • Tuition is per year as follows:

    $350 for 1 day
    $550 for 2 days

  • Yes, younger children can be with you during the day. You may leave your younger children in the nursery during the hours of your primary and secondary assignments if you choose.

  • No, the nursery is only available for parents who are working at the co-op.

  • Classes will end at 12:30 on Tuesdays with pickup happening at that time so there will be no lunch after. Lunch and Recess/Fellowship will be following the 12:10 Mass on Thursdays.

  • Yes, families will be responsible for purchasing textbooks/workbooks for their children. A booklist will be provided in July. Families with children in grades 1-6 can expect a book cost ranging from $20-$50. Grades 7-8 are slightly more with a range of $80-100 if buying brand new. We encourage all of our members to look at used books and will send out recommendations on where to find them along with the booklist.

  • No, if you are only interested in one day you will be required to be on site and have a primary and secondary job on that day.

  • All of our core classes are supplemental. There will be suggested reading material for both science and history classes for families to do at their discretion.

  • There is not a uniform, but a modest dress code will be enforced. The dress code is described in full in the St. Patrick Homeschool handbook.

  • Parents must be on campus by 12:00 on Thursdays. Parents are expected to sit with their younger children (1st-4th grades) at Mass and lunch. Older students may sit with their friends, but still need a parent present.

  • A link to an application can be found on the St. Patrick Homeschool Co-op page on the St. Patrick Parish Website under the “Youth” tab. Applications should be completed by March 2nd.

  • You can contact the co-op at homeschool@stpatchurch.org. All questions will be answered by a member of the board as soon as possible.

apply here

For more information, email homeschool@stpatchurch.org.