Member Guidelines

MEMBERSHIP

To qualify for membership with Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op, you must:

Be an actively homeschooling family with at least one child being homeschooled.
Pay enrollment fees.
Adhere to the No Drop-Off Policy: Every enrolled child must have a parent or legal guardian on campus at all times.
Teach one class or assist in two classes every week during the semester.
Assist in the setup or cleanup of our meeting space throughout the semester.
Complete Safe Environment Training, including background checks and fingerprinting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Each job is important in the operation of the co-op. Faithful participation is very important to all of the families and the success of Our Lady of Walsingham Co-op.

Teacher Responsibilities

Prepare for your class, bringing all necessary materials not provided by the co-op.
Communicate regularly with your assistants so they understand the class objectives and activities.
Provide lesson plans, activities, and class materials for your assistants if you are going to be absent.
Communicate with the parents of the students in your class either in person, through our private Signal group chat, email, or through the website.
Submit receipts of class materials purchased for proof that class fee was used for such materials.

Assistant Responsibilities

Engage and interact with the children in the class.
Help the teacher lead activities and pass out materials.
Be prepared to substitute for the teacher in case of an absence.
Keep the teacher aware of the time so that activities do not run over the class period.
Help clean up materials and return them to their proper place.
Guide students outside to recess.

Member Responsibilities

Attend class days consistently and regularly.
Communicate with the program director and appropriate teachers/assistants about planned and/or unplanned absences.
Serve in your role during class days and offer help where needed.
Check the Signal group chat and forum regularly to keep abreast of information regarding the co-op.
Work with other members to create a positive learning environment for the children.
We are so glad you've chosen to join us. Participation in Our Lady of Walsingham Homeschool Co-op means that our Friday classes should be a priority for your family, as we all rely on one another to make each day a success. * If your family is absent for three consecutive co-op dates, you will be dropped from the co-op. Communication is key: If your family is facing an extended illness or emergency, please contact the Leadership Team immediately to discuss your status.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Students should come to the co-op ready to learn and participate in class.
No excessive noise, screaming, shouting, or running in the building.
Students are expected to be on time for classes and attend the classes in which they are enrolled.
Electronic Devices: Students are not to use cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, hand-held games, or other similar devices during co-op hours. If a teacher requires a device for a specific lesson, parents must be notified prior to the class.
Students must be respectful of all other students and adults, as well as be cooperative with others in the co-op. This includes not cussing or using rude language.
Students are required to help maintain a clean classroom and must help their teachers with cleaning up after each class.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT, BACKGROUND CHECK, AND LIVE SCAN

It is the Church and State’s policy for anyone working with children to have a Safe Environment and Background check. Detailed instructions are on the "Church and State Volunteer Requirements" page.

Ordinariate Safe Environment Training: Free of charge; required every 3 years.
Ordinariate Background Check: Currently $28; required every 5 years.
California State Training: Free of charge.
Live Scan: Required at a live scan service location.
Holy Martyrs will also host an in-person safe environment session.