I. Who Are We:
Compass360 is a Christian educational supplement and social network for home-schooling families, providing opportunity for students to come together and share their educational experience for the mutual benefit of all participants.
II. Mission Statement:
Compass360 Homeschool Enrichment Program seeks to provide a place for relationship and fellowship with like-minded families as we endeavor to homeschool our children. To that end, we come together to offer group classes in order to supplement and enrich our children's education.
III. Statement of Purpose:
1. To serve God as we serve and encourage each another.
2. To provide social involvement through activities.
3. To provide educational opportunities as a group.
4. To share educational successes and failures with each other.
5. To teach our children responsibility, respect, and cooperation.
IV. Statement of Faith:
Compass360 has been established on and will operate by the following statements. All are welcome to join us. Participating members are not required to agree with these beliefs nor are they required to sign a statement of faith. However, content taught in classes will be aligned with a Biblical worldview. Compass360 believes in the right of every parent to determine the educational path of their children. Compass360 yields to the Lord Jesus Christ and the infallible Word of God (the Bible) as our guide and final authority for life.
Compass360 believes that children are a heritage of the Lord (Psalm 127:3) and that God has commanded Christian parents to train their children according to the Word of God (Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4).
V. Contact:
Email will be the primary means of communication. Members are responsible for checking their email on a regular basis to receive important news related to co-op. Pertinent information will also be added to this website.
VI. Duties:
Parent Responsibilities:
1. Respect and adhere to all guidelines.
2. Read through all guidelines with their children and encourage adherence to them.
3. Review with children how they are to conduct themselves in a classroom setting.
4. Monitor the behavior of their children. Parents are to check with their child’s teacher periodically to inquire how the child is doing in their classroom.
5. Be willing to adhere to the Discipline Procedures and Conflict Resolution Procedure.
6. Contact the Coordinator as soon as possible if they are to be absent.
7. Check email on a regular basis as this is the primary official method of communication.
8. Arrive/drop-off on time.
9. Return and pick-up on time.
10. Submit to a background check, if you plan to remain on campus.
11. Social Media: Please do not post public photos of students on social media without the permission of the students' parents. We maintain a private group on Facebook for photos, UNOFFICIAL communication, and community connection.
Student Responsibilities:
1. Respect and obey those in authority and follow directions in the classroom.
2. Respect their peers. No pushing, hitting, shoving or horseplay.
3. Respect church property.
4. Conduct oneself in a safe and orderly manner.
5. Be prepared for class (reading, homework, etc.)
6. Set any cell phones to vibrate and keep phones in a pocket.
7. Will not text message during class.
8. Will not bring personal video games to class.
9. Keep dating relationships outside of class time.
10. Refrain from physical displays of affection.
VII. Discipline Procedures:
If a child is being uncooperative, disruptive or disrespectful, the following procedures will be followed:
1. The child will be spoken to by the adult that is in charge.
2. If unacceptable behavior continues, the child will be asked to sit out of the activity for a time.
3. If the child still exhibits unacceptable behavior, their parent will be called to return to campus.
4. If the child repeats the unacceptable behavior the following week, the parent will be required to stay in the class with their child.
5. If the child repeats the unacceptable behavior the following week, the child will be removed from the class until a meeting can take place between the teacher, parent, child and at least two members of the Leadership Team to discuss whether the child can return to class, or will need to sit out the remainder of the session.
Please note that if a parent feels the need to discipline THEIR OWN CHILD, they should not do so in front of other children, but rather do this in private.
VIII. Conflict Resolution Procedure:
Unfortunately, personality conflicts and misunderstandings can happen. It is important that we agree on how to deal with these situations, should they arise. In using Matthew 18 as our guide, if a conflict arises, parents and teachers should seek to resolve the issue on their own. If either party is unsatisfied or a resolution (when all parties reach mutual agreement or understanding) cannot be met, the parties then need to seek the assistance of the Compass360 Coordinator who oversees the program. As a last resort, the conflict will be taken to the Compass Church Leadership Team and they will prayerfully make a final decision. If a party is unwilling to abide by the Leadership Team's decision or is unwilling to follow these guidelines, that party may be asked to leave the group.
IX. Building Use Rules:
1. No running.
2. No ball playing in or around the building.
3. No chewing gum permitted.
4. No pocket knives permitted.
5. No food outside of the designated area.
6. Students are not to open any outside doors to allow someone in.
7. No one is to go into the church office without permission .
8. Check several times prior to leaving to ensure that you have all of your family’s belongings, including take home papers.
Please remember that Compass Church our host. We need to behave as guests while using their facilities and equipment. Accidents will happen. This is expected. If, however, property and/or equipment are damaged intentionally or as a result of disregarding the rules of conduct set forth in this handbook, you as a parent may be held financially responsible for any repair or replacement of such damaged property and/or equipment.
X. Media:
Compass360 Staff may take photos/videos of students and families during classes or other related events. By registering with Compass360, you are agreeing that these photos/videos may be used in our publications, on our website, or on our social media platforms.
XI. Weather Cancellations:
If we are experiencing bad weather, please check your e-mail prior to leaving home to see if classes have been cancelled. A cancellation will be posted by 8:00 am (for morning classes) and 12:00 pm (for afternoon classes). We are also aware that weather conditions can vary from place to place. If the roads are clear in our area, but the roads are not safe in your area, please email the leadership and inform them you will be absent. If there are a great number of families who cannot safely make it to classes, that will have an impact on whether we cancel or not.
XII. Illness Policy:
For the consideration and well being of others, we ask you to keep your family at home if you or anyone in your immediate household is experiencing any of the following symptoms:
1. Fever over 100 (within the last 24 hours)
2. New onset of loss of sense of taste or smell
3. Colored (yellow or green snotty nose) or copious mucus
4. Diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea (within the last 48 hours)
5. Eye drainage or crusty eyelids
6. Virus or infection known to be contagious
7. Contagious rashes, ring worm
8. Head lice
The Leadership Team reserves the right to send home any family with a student exhibiting these symptoms.
XIII. Allergies:
Students who have food allergies will be identified. Please be keenly aware of all children in your student's class that have allergies. While Compass360 makes every attempt to decrease allergen exposure for participants, ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parents with a child who has allergies to bear the responsibility for their child's well being. We do not operate in facilities that are nut free, but we do STRONGLY encourage everybody to only bring nut-free snacks to co-op.
XIV. Registration Grade/Age Guidelines:
Our co-op is designed primarily for school-age children. Registration requests for students under 6 years old will not be processed. Unfortunately we do not have the building capacity to admit younger children. After much prayer and discussion, Compass360 Leadership decided that we need to give preference to homeschooling students in grades 1-12 . (ages 6-18) We understand that many homeschooling families choose not to assign grade levels to their students. However, in this setting, we have guidelines for how a student is assigned for classes. Our program is broken up into 3 levels:
Grades 1-2: This program is for students who will be at least 6 by September of the school year.
Grades 3-5: Participants must be at least 8 by September of the school year.
Grades 6-12: There is a higher level of maturity and independence expected at this level. Because of this, the student must be at least 12 by September of the school year.
As always, parents can determine the student's group by academic or social fit .
XV. Refund Policy:
Registration fees are not refundable. Additional class fees will only be refunded if the teacher has not purchased supplies for your student. No refunds are issued after classes begin.
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