Parent Responsibility

Parents are expected to take primary responsibility for the student’s education, to supervise their academic work, and to assure that assignments are completed with the proper requirements, and due dates are adhered to. This includes monitoring of student’s daily work and proofreading ALL homework assignments before final submission. Parents may delegate the task of proofreading as they deem prudent or necessary to any adult (other than their class parent-teacher) as long as they follow the course parent-teacher’s directions. Parents are expected to procure and maintain all required equipment and materials needed for each class. Willow Ridge Homeschool Co-op Parent-Teachers are not responsible for the completion of assignments outside the weekly class meeting.

• And I will esta­­­blish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. ~Genesis 17:7

• You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. ~Deut 6:7-9

• Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. ~ Proverbs 1:8-9

Assignments & Grades

All assignments are due in the manner prescribed by the parent-teacher, Pacific Standard Time, on the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted or graded unless an agreement is made with the individual parent-teacher more than 72 hours prior to the due date.

Although this is a co-op, parents should encourage their children to complete assignments as instructed. This is good practice for their future endeavors. As always, parents are the full authority in their children’s education, therefore, many assignments will be graded at home under the parent’s purview.

Biblical Integrity

Integrity means to do what is right even when no one is looking. Willow Ridge Homeschool Co-op requires all students to maintain Biblical Integrity above all else. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated.

• The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. ~ Proverbs 11:3
• Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. ~Philippians 4:8-9
• Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. ~ Proverbs 10:9
• Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men ~ Colossians 3:23

Attendance and Make-Ups

Students are responsible for obtaining their homework assignments. Students who are sick, will be given one additional week to complete their missed assignments. It is the responsibility of the student and their parent(s) to request the homework syllabus from their primary Co-op parent-teacher.

Writing Assignment Standards & Quality

It is assumed that students will have sufficient mastery of writing skills including grammar, vocabulary, and expression commensurate with the level of the class.

Parents expressly state that this is the case by registering students.

There is a specific format for all written assignments. Parents are expected to see that the Student follows this format. Formats are typically found in your students’ textbook, or provided by the individual parent-teacher, in the form of a checklist/rubric. Some students may require customized checklists and those will be issued by their teacher(s) as needed.

General Assignment Standard:

Unless directed otherwise by the teacher the body of the assignment for all Middle and High School students shall:

• Be typed in the upper left-hand corner in Times New Roman type font, 12 points.
• Have the title centered across the top of the page.
• Be double-spaced.
• Additional requirements will be introduced throughout the course(s)

For handwritten assignments, all students shall:

• Include student’s name (first & last) in the upper right-hand corner
• Date directly under name
• Lesson # or Title under date
• Students must write on the lines and skip one line (double spaced)
• Writing must be legible, if a parent-teacher cannot read it, it will not be accepted
• Hole punches should be on the left-hand side when beginning.
  • Students may write on the back if necessary.

Homework Time Management:

• 15 min/day for grades 3-5
• 20 min/day for grades 6-8
• 30-45 min/day for High School students

Guidance & Good Practices:

• Keep your students accountable to their studies
• Commit to assisting them by reviewing their homework before they turn assignments in
• Read the parent-teacher’s instructions, comments, and notes regarding their assignments
• Contact the parent-teacher if problems arise that you are unable to solve
• Please look to your class syllabus before contacting your parent-teacher(s)
• Make sure the parent-teacher knows of any crisis or big changes at home that might alter their work performance

Suggested at Home Student Environment:

• Designate a study area - quiet, well-lit, and private
• Limit chances of distractions and interruptions

Help Your Student:

• Create a weekly checklist to ensure your student comes prepared to class (I like to laminate mine and hang it by the door we exit the home from) Some line ideas:
  • “School” books
  • Homework assignments
• Review your student’s class syllabus each Monday evening, so you are prepared for any classes that require or suggest homework throughout the week.
• Don’t wait till the last minute to help your child; daily work is imperative to simplicity and success

If you cannot attend Co-op, write your student a note of encouragement and slip it in their backpack.

The participation in Willow Ridge’s Homeschool Cooperative is an affirmation that Parent and Student have read and agree with all information listed in Willow Ridge’s Homeschool Co-op Policies, Homework Time Management, Guidance & Good Practices, Suggested at Home Student Environment, and Help Your Student.

By submitting this form you agree to adhere to all information listed above, and you agree to encourage your child(ren) throughout the school year.