LEARNING STATION (Co-op Track Application for 2025-26)
If  after reviewing the FAQ section of our website and talking to our new member coordinator, you conclude that Learning Station would be a positive addition to your family's homeschool plan, we invite you to complete this application for acceptance and admission. Please read over the information and answer the questions below. Be sure to click "Submit" when you are done. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].
Membership
The steering committee reviews all membership applications. Acceptance and admittance requires an unanimous vote from SC members and approval of applications is at their discretion. Though not limited to such factors, when evaluating new membership, the SC will consider such areas as:
- ability to sign the statement of faith
- class size
- applicant’s connection to a current or previous co-op member (and his or her subsequent recommendation)
- membership or connection to the hosting church
Applicants are first accepted and then admitted.
Continued membership in Learning Station co-op track is contingent upon
- a cooperative spirit displayed by both the parents and children
- adherence to core beliefs and objectives of Learning Station
- shared vision of the common goals and beliefs of Learning Station
- pursuit, teaching, and modeling of Christ-like principles, attitude, and behaviors
- family’s adherence to membership requirements
Additionally, the Steering Committee can nullify a family’s membership if the above are not met, or:
- a family member is charged or convicted of a civil or criminal offense
- a family member misrepresents the membership requirements
- a family repeatedly and knowingly violates Learning Station’s policies and/or rules
Registering Students
Families may only register children for whom they are the legal guardian (ie: parent, adoptive parent, foster parent, etc.). Only children who are registered may accompany members.. Learning Station is not prepared to accept the added liability of having non-registered children on the premises.
Under special and unavoidable circumstances, the steering committee will consider requests to allow a member family to register a child for whom they are not a legal guardian. If approved, an additional fee would be added to the member’s registration. The steering committee will consider requests on a case-by-case basis under the following circumstances.
- The member submits his/her request for an exception in a timely manner.
- The member has a close enough relationship with the parent(s) of the child (ie: close relative) to presume the status of in loco parentis.
- The relationship between the member and the parent(s) is a personal one and not merely a business one.
- The child is with the member’s family on a routine and regular basis.
- There are no other reasonable care options for the child during Learning Station hours.
- There is space available in the appropriate class for the child.
While the steering committee will consider all requests with as much grace and understanding as possible, the committee must also consider Learning Station policies, procedures, and insurance coverage, all of which presume that a child’s parents will be on the premises.
Special Education Limitations
Learning Station desires to work with all students and their families to provide a positive experience. Our member-teachers are not equipped to meet every need of every student and every family. If a student or family has needs that fall outside the scope of classes offered or the abilities of our teacher, it may be necessary for the family to find a different educational environment and resources.
Member Responsibilities
Learning Station is a cooperative. Our success depends on the contributions of each and every member’s time and unique talents. We strive to match members’ roles with their own interests, giftings, and preferences. We also try to divide the labor so that no one is overburdened. That does not mean that labor is divided evenly; that is an impossible goal to achieve. Our stated guideline for the division of labor has been the equivalent of teaching/helping in three classes and one extracurricular, but our co-op would fail without the many members who do far more than the minimum. The three classes/one extracurricular equivalency may be achieved in a number of ways and is far from an exact science. We try to recognize assignments that require more of a time commitment. For instance, being a member of the upper level drama team often counts for two classes as it is a 15-week, 3-4 hour weekly commitment with additional demands outside of co-op hours. In the same way, if a member has expressed a discomfort with leading any class, we may ask him or her to be a helper in four classes rather than just three, or perhaps we’d request that he/she take on a second extra-curricular to lighten the load on those who are spending time outside of co-op planning curriculum. Both are valuable and needed, and we have always been blessed with a complementary mix of people. If everyone looks for ways in which to use their gifts and to help one another as much as possible, then no one should feel overwhelmed by their commitment to co-op.
Expectations
Learning Station co-op track members are expected to fulfill a one-year commitment.
Members agree that our lives should reflect consistent Christ-like behavior in our personal, church and public life including by not limited to the following:
- Godly character in your personal life by:
- Regular and consistent Bible reading and prayer life, providing Biblical instruction for your children (Rom. 12:12, Prov 22:6).
- Godly character in your public life:
- Sharing Christ with others, leading a life that is pleasing to God and at peace with everyone (Philippians 1:27, I Thes 2:12, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 12:18) and ), by being an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, and purity. (II Corinthians 5:15, Eph 5:2, Philippians 1:27)
- Godly character toward the local church:
- Regular involvement at church services to develop spiritual gifts, participate in ministry, and fellowship with other Believers. (I Corinthians 14:26, I Peter 4:10)
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I have read the information above, and I understand Learning Station's Member Responsibilities and Expectations. (1 required) |
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Statement of Faith
Affirmation
Our co-op track members affirm the statement of faith held by our hosting church, LEFC. (Note: Upper level track only members do not have to affirm the statement of faith, but they must accept that Learning Station leadership and teachers operate in agreement with that statement and agree to respect and defer to the policies and principles set by the steering committee. Members must also promise to not seek to oppose, undermine, or malign the beliefs outlined in our statement of faith and affirmed by all of our co-op track members and upper level teachers.)
You can read the full statement of faith with Bible references here: https://www.efca.org/about/what-we-believe. Please affirm each of the following statements:
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There is one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Having limitless knowledge and sovereign power, God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for Himself and to make all things new for His own glory. (1 required) |
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God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires, and trusted in all that it promises. (1 required) |
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God created Adam and Eve in His image, but they sinned when tempted by Satan. In union with Adam, human beings are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God, and under His wrath. Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ can we be rescued, reconciled and renewed. (1 required) |
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Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one Person in two natures. Jesus-Israel’s promised Messiah-was conceived through the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father as our High Priest and Advocate. (1 required) |
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Jesus Christ, as our representative and substitute, shed His blood on the cross as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only ground for salvation. (1 required) |
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The Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and in Him they are baptized into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. He also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service. (1 required) |
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God’s justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose. God commands us to love Him supremely and others sacrificially, and to live out our faith with care for one another, compassion toward the poor and justice for the oppressed. With God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil. In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the gospel in word and deed. (1 required) |
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I believe in the personal, bodily and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and, as our blessed hope, motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service, and energetic mission. (1 required) |
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God commands everyone everywhere to believe the gospel by turning to Him in repentance and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that God will raise the dead bodily and judge the world, assigning the unbeliever to condemnation and eternal conscious punishment and the believer to eternal blessedness and joy with the Lord in the new heaven and the new earth, to the praise of His glorious grace. (1 required) |
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In addition to affirming the statement of faith, we ask that you read, understand, and agree to the following statement on gender and marriage which has been added for clarification.
God created mankind in His own image and that God created human beings in two sexes of equal value: male and female. One's sex is an immutable characterisitc which is determined by personal biology at birth/conception. As such, the attempt to adopt a sex other than one's birth sex is immoral. We believe that God has established marriage as an exclusive relationship between one man and one woman and that all intimate sexual activity outside of the marriage relationship is sinful. We believe that EVERY person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity. Hateful or harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward ANY individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor with the principles of this group. (1 required) |
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Children attending co-op with you must be a part of your immediate family/living with you. Any circumstances outside of this would need to have special approval of the Steering Committee.
Below please list your children who would attend co-op and include their date of birth. Elementary classes are divided by age, and students who will be 12 or older as of September 15 may register for upper level (7th-12th) classes.
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Additional children/information/clarification: |
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Do you know anyone currently involved in co-op? (1 required) |
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If yes, please list name(s) of co-op member: |
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Are you currently involved in another homeschool co-op/support group? (1 required) |
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Are you currently applying or do you plan to apply for admission to any other homeschool co-ops/support groups? (1 required) |
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Co-op track members will be assigned to teach/help in three classes per year and assigned one extracurricular. What classes or areas would be interested in serving? (For example: Would you prefer to teach in elementary or upper level classes? Do you have an interest in art, physical education, science, history, pre-K education, literature, crafts, etc.? For an extra-curricular, are your interests in administrative tasks, hospitality roles, fundraising, field trip organizing, etc.? ) |
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We try to utilize the gifts, interests, talents of our members as much as possible. What are some of your interests, gifts, talents, or hobbies?
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Co-op members are expected to fulfill a one-year commitment to co-op. Sometimes absenteeism is necessary due to illness or extenuating circumstances, but attendance for both adult and student members should be a priority. Appointments, trips, and other commitments should be avoided during scheduled co-op days.
Do you currently have scheduled trips or other commitments that would require you to miss any of the 20 weeks in the co-op calendar? (September - November & February - April ) |
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If you answered yes to question 36, please explain the situation for which you would have a planned absence during one of the twenty weeks of co-op. |
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Briefly share your salvation testimony: |
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