Network Days (Thursdays)

at Elmdale Baptist Church in Springdale, AR

Welcome to NETWORK DAYS!

How it Works:

Classes listed on our Network Day schedule are offered at a flat BASE RATE/ "MEMBERSHIP" RATE PER STUDENT per semester. Families may enroll their child(ren) in as few or as many classes for one flat rate per student (Student "membership" instead of paying a price per class.  These classes are made possible due to the generosity of our Network Day VOLUNTEER teachers and contributions from our community supporters. There are NO annual memberships to participate in Network Days.  With exception of a few courses, classes are completed within the 12 week semester. Flexible options allow families to participate by the semester to better fit the ever changing needs of the unique homeschool world.

 

Fees cover all standard business expenses (insurance, rent, utiilities, janitorial needs, website, graphic design, administrative management platforms, advertisement costs, etc) and provide a baseline budget for supplies to kick off the semester.  Families are asked to help provide specific supply requests from our Supply Sign Up Form to help cover what our base tution rate cannot.  Please check this form as we draw nearer to our start dates as teachers are still determining supply needs. Some semesters, the director(s) may recieve "payroll compensation," as approved by the Board of Directors, when all necessary costs can be covered. Directors work knowing that many hours will be volunteered on behalf of the community and salaries (if paid) will fall far under minimum wage compared to "hours worked."

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Thousands of volunteer hours are worked "behind the scenes" each semester to make these courses available to our homeschool community. To the many families and organizations who work in support of our efforts each year, "THANK YOU." 

 

Network Days are intended to be FAMILY events and not a drop-off serivce.  We depend on our parents to help supervise the campus and to be available to attend to any "disciplinary action" that may be arise in regards to their own children.  A parent or responsible caregiver/ADULT (not older sibling) must be on campus at all times for students in our preschool to 3rd grade programs. NO EXCEPTIONS for this age group. Drop-off is permitted on a case by case basis at the complete descretion of the Network Director for youth in 4th-12th grade that have been previously enrolled with Choice Education Network, Inc with no prior disciplinary concerns in the previous semester.  It is preferred that another parent on campus be listed as your child's supervising adult vs drop-off. Youth who have been dropped off without prior approvals will have their parent called for immediate pick-up.  Repeat drop-offs without approvals/alternate supervision arranged will result in withdrawl from our programs without refund. 

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Fall 2021 Fees:

 

BASE RATE/S Student "MEMBERSHIP" FEE

SEMESTER TUITION: $200 per student.  May be paid in full in opt into our 3-pay automatic draft.

 

Regrettably, our fees have restructured unexpectedly this year due to substancial price increases to basic and required business needs (insurance, material costs, space, etc) that are outside of our control. We are unable to offer family flat rate plans under our new financial load and, at this time, sibling discounts are not available. While we are quite excited to be able to offer these programs at just around $17 per week per student, we understand wholeheartedly the impact our rate changes will have on many families. 

 

 

How can I off-set costs?

Teachers are offered discounted rates according to the number of classes taught/volunteer hours and financial aid needed and as negotiated case by case with the director. Those wishing to volunteer may contact the Network Director here to see where volunteers are needed both in and out of the classroom setting. ALL volunteers must pass criminal background checks, child maltreatment checks and participate in a teacher training briefing prior to entering the classroom setting and are subject to randomized drug testing.

 

Financial Aid Requests: Families may request financial aid, however, funding does not currently exist to offer discounted rates to those unable to volunteer. We are actively seeking grants, sponosors and fundraising opportunities for this purpose.

 

HSLDA COMPASSION GRANTS: Homeschool Legal Defense Association offers GRANTS to homeschool families who can show legitimate need for financial aid. The application process is LONG and DETAILED and requires multiple steps to completion. Families awarded grants may use funding to pay for SOME  qualifying tuition fees (core classes), technology, curriculum purchases, specialized tutoring and more.       

 

Make certain to read the "Prepare to Apply" section to ensure applications are filled out correctly as incomplete applications are not processed. The customer serivce line with HSLDA is wonderful and they are happy to assist you. Please do not contact Choice Education Network regarding this process, however, our Network Director is happy to act as one of the references to previously enrollmed families with Choice Education Network, Inc. References for the HSLDA grants are maticulously checked and verified.

 

ADDITIONAL FEES:

While most classes on the schedule are included in the base rate, some classes, such as our Choral Programs, Theater Prodcutions, NETWORK PARTNER Classes, etc., have an additional fee to participate. Please read class descriptions carefully for further instructions.

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NETWORK PARTNERS

We strive to bring in local businesses each semester to offer specialized courses at discounted rates.  This is a mutually beneficial program that allows exposure for local businesses to potential new clients while offering interesting and new classes to our Network Day selections. Win-win!

 

Fall 2021, we are pleased to have FAYETTEVILLE MARTIAL ARTS back for their third semester and welcoming back ELITE DANCE STUDIOS for their second semester. Both are offering classes at only $25/month per student! Families are encouraged to try out these deeply discounted programs before enrolling at full price at their business locations. Both Fayetteville Martial Arts and Elite Dance Studios offer scholarship and financial aid options. Links to their scholarship applicaitons will BE UPDATED BY JULY 20, 2021 for Fall season. However, feel free to reach out driectly to these busineses for information. Families will enroll DIRECTLY with our Network Partners and pay class fees via their online processing links. DO NOT PAY Choice Education Network, Inc for these courses. Students who are already members of these establishments may participate at the teacher's descretion and terms. 

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SCHOOL YEAR COMMITMENTS & AT HOME REQUIREMENTS

Some programs require a Fall and Spring Semester commitment to participate.  For the 2021-2022 school year ADVANCED CHOIRS (Vivace Chorus; Virtuoso Chorus) and YEAR BOOK Committee are school year commitment courses AND require work outside of their alloted classtime each week.  Please DO NOT enroll into these courses if your family is uncertain of spring semester participation. Likewise, if you feel these are courses your children would want to participate in during the spring, note that these classes will be CLOSED to new students after September 16, 2021 until the following school year/next season. 

 

In the case of the chroal program, many festivals and performance opportunities begin to open up as early as February, making it nearly impossible to start new music or integrate new voices mid-school year.  Yearbook comittee will be working on gathering photogrphy and learning to edit and format during the fall and will work to fine tune their skills and complie their finished work in the spring. Please be respectful of the time commitment of our teachers and fellow classmates by giving full consideration to the time commitment of these programs. 

 

View our WORKING SCHEDULE here.  Until registration links go live (by July 5th), all class offerings and times are subject to change.  This schedule is provided as a "sneak peek" preview of what is currently on the schedule.  Registration announcements will be sent via EMAIL to current site subscribers, posted to our public Facebook page @ChoiceEdNetwork and sent to previously enrolled families still on our REMIND app.

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Traditionally, classes fill within two weeks of posting registation links. Wait listed families will be contacted the moment a space becomes available.