Frequently Asked Questions

When do you meet?

We meet on Friday mornings 9:15 AM- 12:45 PM. Our year starts the first week of September and ends the last week in April. 

Where do you meet? 

We meet in Sharonville in the Highpoint area off of Interstate 275. Exact location will be shared upon acceptance into the co-op.  Our facility has a playground, outdoor seating, kitchen, large assembly area and three classrooms. 

What is your schedule?

9:00-9:15 AM Leadership and Teachers Arrive For Co-op Prep

9:15-9:45 AM Gathering Activity and Opening Assembly

9:50-10:50 AM 1st Period

10:50-11:30 AM Lunch/Recess

11:35-12:35 PM 2nd Period

12:35-12:45 PM Clean up and Dismissal

Is this a drop off program?

No. Parents must stay on the premises the entire duration of our meeting time.

How are ages divided? 

Nursery (Ages 0-2)

Young Learners (Pre-K)

Lower Elementary (K-2nd)

Upper Elementary (3rd-5th)

Middle School (6th-8th)

We offer programming for ages 3 and up. Parents with infants are welcome to keep them with you in the nursery or while teaching.

What subjects do you teach and how long are classes? 

Elementary age classes are voted on by parents and students and are dependent upon parent’s abilities. We strive for a wide variety of subjects. There are four semesters with two 6-8 week classes each. Young Learners meet in a separate classroom with weekly themes.

What are some past classes you have offered students?

Book Club, Cooking, Coding and Robotics, Astronomy, Choir, Drama, Stop Animation, Drawing, Creative Writing, Dissections, Math Games, Geography, Art Studies, Biomes

What classes are you offering next year?

Classes will be voted on by parents and kids for the 25/26 school year when new enrollment is competed. Class offerings up for vote from current families are:

Middle School

Art History

Process Art

Mixed Media Art 

Drama/Theater 

Choir

U.S. History 

Greek Mythology

Geology 

World History 

Geography 

Intro to Government

Biology

Human Physiology/Nutritional Cooking 

Collaborative Fiction Writing/ Creative Writing 

Mind Body Connection

Spanish 

Entrepreneurship 

Money Management 

Public Speaking

Technology

Elementary

Art Based on Books 

Process Art 

Children’s Book Illustration 

Mixed Media Art 

Collaborative Fiction Writing/ Creative Writing  

Comic Book Creations 

Greek Mythology 

Five in A Row Book Study

Geology 

Ocean animal arts & crafts 

Nature 

Biology 

First Aid/Survival 

Human Physiology/Nutritional Cooking 

All About Mammals 

Rocket Science

Chemistry Experiments/Projects

Geography 

Entrepreneurship 

Crochet/Knitting/Handicrafts Around the World

Mind Body Connection

Spanish

Technology

What will be parents’ expected involvement? 

Parents will be expected to teach or assist in at least one class per year. Most parents will also have a position within the co-op to ensure the group runs smoothly. You will have the opportunity to communicate your teaching and position interests in the application. 

Positions in the co-op are:

  • Assistant Director (Work with the director on decisions and procedures, interview incoming members, be a contact for coordinators, etc)
  • Elementary Director (Aid in forming class schedule and support teachers as needed)
  • Middle School Director (Aid in forming class schedule and support teachers as needed)
  • Young Learners Director (Select themes for the year and support teachers as needed)
  • Treasurer (Keep detailed accounting that co-op members can access in co-op Google Drive, collect dues and fees, manage reimbursements)
  • Opening Assembly Coordinator (Make sign ups for student/parent jobs for Opening Assembly)
  • Attendance Coordinator (Main contact for absences and taking attendance)
  • Special Event Coordinator (Make sign ups for special events such as holiday parties)
  • Guest Visitor Coordinator (Reach out to and schedule guest visitors such as Cool Critters)
  • Social Gathering Coordinator (Schedule and announce events such as parent’s night out) 
  • Semester/Weekly Calendar Post Creator (Post weekly schedule and assignments for morning assembly, YL show and tell, etc. 
  • Public Facing Social Media Manager (Post pictures of classes and events to public co-op page)
  • Co-op Supplies Organizer and Documenter (Keep co-op supplies organized and document in up-to-date inventory) 

    Do you have a program for middle schoolers?

    We will be starting a middle school program in the 25/26 school year for 6th-8th graders!

    What are the fees?

    Background Check Fee: $10.97 for a self screen/self pay background check through ClearStar for parent(s) who will be attending regularly (Instructions will be sent after application)

    Registration Fee: Non-refundable $25 due per family at time of acceptance.

    Material Fee: $15 for each student due every 3 months (September, December, March)

    Rent fee: Approximately $30 due every 3 months. Rent is divided by how many families we have total. 

    There may be extra fees throughout the year for special events and guests. These fees will be kept as minimal as possible.

    Is this a Christian Co-op? 

    Compass Co-op is a secular group that welcomes families from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and educational philosophies. We ask that all families keep this in mind in order to maintain a respectful environment for everyone.