Homeschool Classes in Clark County and Online
The following list includes home school and private school offerings from organizations, businesses, or ministries that operate independently of government schools.
LOCAL HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center The center offers classes, a young children's program for infant through age 6, homeschool support, and family-oriented activities. Family membership is $200 per year and classes are an additional cost. CO-OPS First Class Clark County East (FC3E) A Christian homeschool co-op that is partnered with the Firmly Panted Homeschool Resource Center and meets there. They have a Friday School classes program that meets for two session of 8-9 weeks each in the fall and spring. It is open to families with at least one child in 1st grade or higher. Membership in FC3E costs $100 per school year. Class costs are determined by the teacher. First Class Cowlitz County First Class Cowlitz County is a one-day a week, homeschool cooperative with a solid Christian foundation and open to all families in Longview and surrounding areas. It is a ministry of New Life Fellowship Church. Registration fee is $15 per session plus a $10 building use fee. Classes cost $3.00 each and students can take up to three classes. Classes are taught by parents in the co-op. This is a closed campus, meaning one parent (per family) stays and participates either by teaching or helping in two of the three class hours. Sonrise Homeschool Co-op A Christian homeschool co-op that meets at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene in Salmon Creek, just off 205. Address: 14410 NW 21st Avenue Vancouver, WA 98685 Families pay a yearly co-op membership fee of $20 which includes field trips, social gatherings, park days, Mom's Night Out, and other activities throughout the year. Friday School is a separate activity and can be added onto a basic membership for $80. The oldest child must be at least 7 years old by September 1. We give priority in our Friday School Littles classes (ages 0-5) to those families with older children. Pathway Homeschool Co-op. They meet on Mondays at Harvest Community Church, 2436 NW Astor St. in Camas, WA. Membership with Pathway costs $150 per family per year and is limited to families with at least one child in 1st grade or higher. Class fees are $30 per class per student plus any materials or supplies. Field Trip and Special Events Membership Only $50 Anchored Family Learning Center Anchored Family Learning Center is a Christian parent-volunteer led program that meets in Ridgefield, WA. Classes are two days a week and based on grade level, starting with Kindergarten. They have chosen curriculum to be used for each grade. Registration fee is $150 per family per year plus $65 per student monthly tuition. Parents also volunteer to serve. CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS Classical Conversations (CC) A nationwide organization with local communities of homeschooling families that are pursuing Christian classical education. There are several CC communities in the local area. CC is not a co-op in that the teachers are parents who are trained and hired to teach the classes. Costs vary by community. HOME SCHOOL EXTENSION PROGRAMS Academy Northwest Teachers offer classes and individual consultations while parents can continue to teach their children at home. It is a state-approved, accredited private school. Credits earned are transferable to public and private schools. Students who complete graduation requirements earn an accredited diploma. Baker, Kathleen (also see Hope Learning Center) Patterson, Carrie (also see Salmon Creek Learning Center) Sagert, Erika (also see Hope Learning Center) Family Academy Teachers offer various services, including training in home schooling, individual consultation, classes, transcripts, and assessments. It is a state-approved private school extension program. Family membership is $60 a year and includes a 10% discount on services and a monthly newsletter. Salmon Creek Learning Center The Moore Foundation Academy and Store Provides virtual assistance in pre-K through high school in individualized learning, unit studies, and adapting for children with special needs who already have a diagnosis. Also has an online catalog. ART CLASSES Debbie New Art Classes (360) 687-0429 Glory Art Works - Local classes. Art for All Nations Christian Center for the Arts Medallion Art Classic Art School |
BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
See Biblical Worldview page. CHRISTIAN CIVICS AND LEADERSHIP TeenPact Leadership Schools (classes in WA and OR) For students ages 13-19. Teen Pact is a national organization that seeks to inspire youth in their relationship with Christ and train them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture around them. They have a Four Day Class for ages 13-19, a One Day State Class for ages 8-12, and a Political Communications workshop for ages 13-19. DANCE Joy of Dance School of the Arts Art for All Nations Christian Center for the Arts Dance Fusion Danceworks Performing Arts/ Vancouver City Ballet Evergreen Dance Academy Groove Nation Northwest Classical Ballet Riverside Performing Arts DRAMA Art for All Nations Christian Center for the Arts Christian Youth Theater Journey Theater Arts Group Metropolitan Performing Arts Northwest Children's Theater Oregon Children's Theatre DRIVER'S ED Big John's Driving School Center Line Driving School Confident Driving Instruction Driving 101 On Target Driving School Wake's Driving School 911 Driving School FOREIGN LANGUAGE Living Waters Spanish American Sign Language Chinese - American West Vancouver Chinese School MUSIC Art for All Nations Christian Center for the Arts Beacock Music Music World Vancouver Harmony Road Music School Vancouver Music Academy MATH PHYSICAL FITNESS/SPORTS Whole Armor Martial Arts Christian alternative to traditional Karate SCIENCE Creation Calling (formerly Glen's Gizmos) - Local homeschool science classes. |