Note from Jennifer: I received a request to post this to the blog. Apparently the Co-ops offered here are fantastic. If you have any questions about the Co-op, you will need to direct them to Stacey Larin at the contact given at the bottom of the post. The links in this post are not active; you will have to put the web address into your browser to get to the website mentioned in the post.
The SHIRE Co-op...
...where Schooling at Home Is Real Education
The SHIRE Co-op for homeschooled students ages 9-12 will return for the 2009-2010 academic year. This year’s theme: reading, writing, and recreating Ancient History!
The SHIRE is both our home and our homeschool in beautiful Ancaster. In previous years, the SHIRE Co-op has offered a variety of courses providing students with a strong foundation on which to build their high school years. For 2009-2010, the SHIRE Co-op will offer an integrated program of three classes: ancient history, historical fiction/ literature, and writing (oh--and lunch hour!) Students will watch the Nile flood, storm the walls of Troy, and relive the rise--and fall--of Rome through excellent children’s books, textual study, and hands-on activities. A few details:
Interested in having your child join in an exciting co-op experience of academics and activity?
The SHIRE is both our home and our homeschool in beautiful Ancaster. In previous years, the SHIRE Co-op has offered a variety of courses providing students with a strong foundation on which to build their high school years. For 2009-2010, the SHIRE Co-op will offer an integrated program of three classes: ancient history, historical fiction/ literature, and writing (oh--and lunch hour!) Students will watch the Nile flood, storm the walls of Troy, and relive the rise--and fall--of Rome through excellent children’s books, textual study, and hands-on activities. A few details:
--All courses run from mid-September to early June, with holiday breaks.
--Classes will be held from 9:30-2:00--tentatively set for Fridays.
--Families are welcome to register students for one, two, or all three courses.
--Fees are $100 per student per year-long course; a sibling pays $80 per course.
--Refunds will be less 10% of the original amount per month from September onwards.
--Families are responsible to acquire all necessary books for the courses.
--Parents are asked to help out with a snack schedule and set-up/ clean-up schedule.
--All courses are taught by Shiremistress Stacey (aka Ms. Frazzle).
--Classes will be held from 9:30-2:00--tentatively set for Fridays.
--Families are welcome to register students for one, two, or all three courses.
--Fees are $100 per student per year-long course; a sibling pays $80 per course.
--Refunds will be less 10% of the original amount per month from September onwards.
--Families are responsible to acquire all necessary books for the courses.
--Parents are asked to help out with a snack schedule and set-up/ clean-up schedule.
--All courses are taught by Shiremistress Stacey (aka Ms. Frazzle).
Interested in having your child join in an exciting co-op experience of academics and activity?
You can get a glimpse of former SHIRE years at http://www.freewebs.com/shiremistress
For further information, please contact Stacey Larin at: theshire@cogeco.ca.
Come join us at the SHIRE...where Schooling at Home Is Real Education!
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