Program Tuition and Fees

Classical Conversations® FOUNDATIONS Program

Children ages four years old or older by June 1, 2025 participating in the Foundations program must be enrolled.

Application fee per child, per year $145 (For first student, siblings are $15 each)

Enrollment/Membership Fee per family, per year $109

Supply fee per child, per year $70

Tuition per child, per year $395

Campus Misc Fee TBD

Insurance/Background Check TBD

 

Classical Conversations® ESSENTIALS Program

Enrollment age for Essentials is nine years old by September 30, 2025. Children must be enrolled to participate. 

Application fee per child, per year $145 (For first student, siblings are $15 each)

Enrollment Fee per family, per year $109

Supply fee per child, per year $40

Tuition per child, per year $395

Open Application Policy

Licensed Directors will announce specific application dates. If a program fills up, please contact the Support Representative to express interest in beginning a licensed Classical Conversations®program. If you are interested in becoming a Tutor or Substitute Tutor, please inform the Licensed Director.

Payment Terms

• The application fee must be paid to the Licensed Director upon acceptance into the program(s) before the Licensed Director is able to send an invitation to join through CC Connected.

• The membership fee is paid in CC Connected after acceptance of the program invitation.

• Tuition and other fees are paid to the local community leadership and are due according to the terms shared by the Licensed Director. 

• Tuition and all fees must be paid before attending community.

Foundations and Essentials Programs:

The entire year’s tuition is paid for each child in the program(s), even if the student leaves the program(s) mid-year. Tuition and fees are non–refundable.

Tuition is due no later than July 18th 2025.

Late Fees

A late fee may be assessed by the Licensed Director on the balance owed if not paid by the due date.

Refunds

All tuition and fees are non-refundable. The application fee and membership fee may be transferable to a new community according to relocation guidelines.

Homeschool Name

Classical Conversations, Inc. is a registered buisness name. Please do not use it to name your homeschool with your state department of education or Secretary of State. We suggest a name similar to Smith’s Classical Academy. Please feel free to use Classical Conversations as your curriculum source. DO NOT enroll your home school in partnership with Classical Conversations on your state’s homeschool registration form. Classical Conversations is not a school.

Foundational Belief Standard

Classical Conversations is a Christian organization whose Licensed Directors and support leadership hold to the orthodox doctrines of the Christian faith.

As the PARENT(S), I (we) recognize the value in committing my (our) time and talents to a dedicated community of homeschoolers. I (We) agree to the following:

1. I (We) understand that it is strongly recommended to attend a Classical Conversations Practicum event prior to starting the Classical Conversations® Foundations, Essentials, or Challenge program (and each subsequent year) to more fully understand the classical model of instruction.

2. I (We) understand that I (we) am (are) fully responsible for my (our) child’s education and that the Classical Conversations® Foundations/Essentials/Challenge programs will enhance that education.

3. I (We) understand that purchasing the required materials from Classical Conversations® at www.ClassicalConversationsBooks.com helps keep tuition costs as low as possible and supports Classical Conversations’ vision to produce high-quality, affordable resources that are accessible to homeschooling families.

4. I (We) understand that the curriculum, Guide, and other proprietary educational materials published and produced by Classical Conversations are intended for use within the context of programs sponsored by our local Classical Conversations Licensed Directors, and that distributing, or creating copies of these books and materials to unlicensed third parties undermines Classical Conversations’ vision to produce high-quality, affordable resources that are accessible to homeschooling families.

5. I (We) understand that tuition and all fees are non-refundable, even if my (our) child leaves the program mid-year.

6. I (We) understand that I (we) am (are) the primary teacher(s) of my (our) child(ren I (We) will ensure that my (our) child completes weekly work in the program guide to the best of his or her ability and as directed by me (us I (we) will inform the Licensed Director of any adjustments to the work I (we) require that varies from the program guide.

7. I (We) understand that if there is a conflict with the local Licensed Director, I (we) agree to participate in a recommended conflict resolution plan. The initial step in this plan is to go directly to the Licensed Director to discuss the situation in person and alone.

As the CHILD(REN), I (we) recognize the privilege to participate and enjoy the weekly program meetings. I (we) commit myself (ourselves) to the following:

1. Participating appropriately in class.

2. Respecting the Directors, Tutors, peers, and other families in the community with my words and actions.

3. Working on weekly program work to the best of my ability.

will assume full responsibility for any Accident/Medical Insurance needed to cover my (our) child(ren) in the case of accidental injury, or the like, while my (our) child(ren) is (are) attending a licensed Classical Conversations community. I (We) will not hold Classical Conversations or approved representatives responsible in any manner for injury.

I (We) understand that I (we) am (are) primarily responsible for my (our) child’s education and that Classical Conversations is a complementary service to my (our) homeschooling program.

I (We) have not (will not) use Classical Conversations to name my (our) home school with my (our) state department of education or Secretary of State. I (we) have not (will not) enroll my (our) home school in partnership with Classical Conversations on my (our) state’s homeschool registration form.

I (We) agree to pay the enrollment fee(s) upon invitation and before paying tuition and attending community.

I (We) agree to pay the full year’s tuition for each child enrolled in the Foundations and/or Essentials program(s) whether my (our) child(ren) finish(es) the program or not. This should be carefully considered before.

I (We) agree that the Classical Conversations curriculum and other proprietary educational materials published and produced for our child’s program are best used in a partnership between community and at home.

Please remember the first and primary document to review with enrolling or reenrolling family is the CC Statement of Faith. The Local Belief Statement is a local document to share the expectations of how the CC Statement of Faith manifests relationally in community as we uphold the mission, model, and method.

At West Conroe community, our mission is to know God and to make Him known. We accomplish this by educating ourselves and our children through the classical model of education combined with a Biblical worldview. "The true purpose of education is to know God through our studies of His creation and to build the skills needed to make Him known to the world." (Matt 22:37, Matt 28:19-20, Prov 9:10, Prov 24:3, Lk 2:40) (1) This document serves as guidance to understanding the foundational beliefs of the West Conroe community.

Local Belief Statement

We strive to align all Classical Conversations materials and dialogue with a biblical worldview. An individual's worldview shapes a person's thinking and is reflected in word and deed, whether consciously or unconsciously.

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture or the community policies. (Mk 12:28-31; Lk 6:31, Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11)
We believe that the Bible commands Christians to make every effort to live at peace and to resolve disputes with each other in private or within the Christian community in alignment with the biblical injunctions of 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Matthew 5:23-24, and Matthew 18:15-20.
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and valueall human life. (Psalm 139:13-16)
We believe we are united as the Body of Christ beyond personal opinions, doctrines, or denominations We strive to preserve this unity by showing respect to each other as well as the host facility. (1Cor 12:12-31, Romans 12: 4-5, Eph. 2: 19-22)
We believe parents have a God given authority over their children both academically as well as in Biblical teaching, character building, and correction. (Proverbs 22:6, Eph 6:4, Deut 11:19, 1 Tim 3:4, Proverbs 29:17)
We believe children have been given the Biblical instruction to submit to the authority of their parents and those their parents have put in authority over them when in community. (Eph 6:2-3, Col 3:20)
We believe in honoring those given the stewardship of leadership. This includes facility staff, all community directors, fellow community members. (Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 2:13-25)
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. Rejection of one's biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. Gender identity is determined by biological sex and not by one's self-perception - a perception which is often influenced by fallen human nature in ways contrary to God's design. (Gen 1:26-27, Ps 139:13-14, Rom 1:19-25, Eph 4:17-18)
We believe this country was built on Biblical principles and want to honor and show respect and appreciation by pledging to the American flag each week. (Psalm 33:12-22, Romans 13:1-5)
We believe that the term "marriage" has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe marriage between one man and one woman for life uniquely reflects Christ's relationship with His Church, and that marriage serves as the foundational unit of a stable society (Gen 2:18-25, Matt 19:4-6, Eph 5:21-33, 1 Cor 6:14, 7:2, Titus 1:6
We believe the Bible calls us to love our neighbors more than ourselves. This applies to children, young adults, and parents. One way to do this is by dressing modestly when at community. We do not want to cause a "brother to stumble" or offend those around us by our wardrobe. (1 Cor 6:19-20, 1 Cor 10:31, 1 Cor 8:9)

PAYMENT TERMS

You are contractually obligated to pay the entire year's tuition at the beginning of the year. The whole year's tuition ($395/child) and all fees are due by July 20th. 

OPEN REGISTRATION POLICY

Open registration for Foundations, Essentials, and Challenge programs usually begins February 1st or later for the following school year. Prior to February 1, current program families have pre-registration priority.

LATE FEES

A late fee may be assessed by your Director on the balance owed. If you are concerned about paying on time, please make a plan to make small payments towards the complete balance so that it is paid in full by July 20th.

REFUNDS

Because of the amount of time, planning and expenses involved in operating the West Conroe Classical Conversations community, monies collected for registration, supplies, and tuition are non-refundable and non-transferable effective upon payment being received, whether or not you finish the program.

TUTORS

The Director plans the number of classrooms and hires tutors as determined by the number of enrolled students.

The Director hires the tutors after they interview, and complete an application. All tutors must complete tutor orientation and attend the local practicum. It is the Directors job to prayerfully consider who will tutor and who will not. Tutors agree to the CC statement of faith, they have a Christ-centered worldview and show understanding of the CC model, method, and motto. Tutors keep the integrity of the program to the best of their ability.

CLASSROOMS

The Director plans the classroom assignments as best as possible according to age, parent to child ratio, and boy to girl ratio. The Director may be unable to meet requests such a placing students with friends or preferred tutors. These types of requests are not beneficial to building community.

TEACHERS

You (the parent) are your child's teacher and are fully responsible for your child's education. West Conroe Classical Conversations is not a private school. We are a community that offers a classical model program. The Tutors and Director are not responsible for your child's performance or behavior. Parents are responsible to teach, correct, discipline and raise their children.

PARENT MISCONDUCT

Parents are expected to be loving, caring, kind and genuine of the West Conroe Classical Conversations children and other parents. Parents that do not adhere to West Conroe Classical Conversations PROTOCOL AND POLICIES as outlined in this document will be confronted using the Matthew 18 model. Parents that refuse to change their behavior will be asked to leave West Conroe Classical Conversations with no refund.

Every family in our community is unique; we all come from diverse backgrounds and different experiences, we share the common goal of wanting to give our children the very best Christian, classical education. Parents' ongoing contribution to the Classical Conversations program and their CC community is essential to a healthy productive environment. Parents who enjoy the benefits of a strong community contribute in many ways. What West Conroe Classical Conversations expects from the parents:

1) Foundations/Essentials parents remain in class with their students.

a. The Director may request that a parent spend more time in one child's classroom.

b. The Director may request that parents sit beside or behind their children

2) All communication protocol is observed and followed as listed below.

3) Parents are expected to refrain from gossip, unkind and belittling speech and divisiveness.

4) Do not communicate details of negative or sensitive information regarding our community in writing, text, email, or social media.

5)Refrain from communicating information that is personal, controversial, religious, performance- related, political or legal in personal emails, texts, or letters. When dealing with conflict, face to face communication is best.

6) Should conflict arise, parents are expected to follow the Matthew 18 model (see below) and respectfully follow the leadership of the Director.

7) Parents and their children are expected to clean up the lunchroom and classrooms at the end use.

West Conroe Classical Conversations Communication & Conflict Resolution Protocol: Matthew 18 Model (verse 15 and 16)

We recognize that everyone in our community bears the image of God and you are commanded to love them accordingly through your words, actions, and thoughts. As such, please follow the steps below before escalating any situation:

Go directly to the person with whom you have conflict and discuss the situation IN PERSON Initial and ALONE. 
If conflict is not resolved after the first meeting, make the tutor/director aware of the incident, document the incident, and set up a time for a mediation meeting with the parties involved. 
Be willing to follow the director's conflict resolution plan. seek true restoration and forgiveness. 
Always check your attitude and seek the Lord prayerfully. 
Always THINK before you speak:

T - is it True?

H - is it Helpful?

I -  is it Inspiring?

N - is it Necessary?

K - is it Kind?