FAQ's

What is Naked Apple Tribe? 

A homeschooling co-operative dedicated to serving your whole family on their homeschooling journey.  We offer weekly, educational co-op meetings full of enrichment and academic classes to compliment your homeschooling activities.  We strive to meet the needs of your entire family, from birth through 12th grade. 

 

What does a co-op day look like? 

A typical co-op day includes four class blocks with a lunch and chapel break in the middle.  Each block is split into age-appropriate class offerings that will engage your child in a fun-filled environment. You can expect to see a wide variety of class topics, selected and championed by our volunteer parent teachers.  Childcare is provided for children two and under during the four class blocks.

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Where does Naked Apple meet? 

Naked Apple currently meets in Marshall, VA.

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When does Naked Apple Gather? 

Naked Apple meets Wednesdays from 9:00am - 2:30pm, the second week of September through the first week of May.  We meet a total of 24 days for co-op classes, with various breaks including Thanksgiving, Christmas, an extended winter break through January, and Spring Break.  You will receive a detailed calendar upon joining the Tribe. 

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What is the daily co-op schedule? 

Set Up:      8:30am – 8:55am
Block 1:     9:00am – 9:55am
Block 2:     10:00am – 10:55am
Lunch:        11:00am – 11:40am
Clean Up: 11:40am - 11:50am

Chapel:      11:55am -12:30pm
Block 3:     12:35pm – 1:30pm

Block 4:      1:35pm – 2:30pm
Clean Up:  2:30pm - 2:45pm

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How much does it cost?

• Community Family Registration: $250  (non-refundable, due at the time of registration)

• Co-op Family Registration: $250  (due at the time of registration)

• Student Fees* (due August 1st, or you may choose the Payment Plan Option**) 

  • Newborn - 2 year old with mom: Free 

  • Nursery (newborn - 2 years old): $200

  • Students (3 and up)

    • 3 Blocks: $300 (must have a nursery student under 3 years old) + STEAM Fees (for applicable classes)

    • 4 Blocks: $400 + STEAM Fees (for applicable classes)

 

*Families with five or more students receive a 10% discount on Student Fees. 

 

** Payment Plan Option - A payment plan is available that divides the class fees into 5 equal payments over the course of the year, with the first payment due on August 1st.  Please speak to our Treasurer for more information.

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What are my responsibilities as a parent? 

Parents take an active role in the classroom, participating in two blocks as either a teacher or assistant. The remaining two blocks are allotted toward a "floater" block, and a break block.  As a floater, you could be asked to support substitute classroom teacher/assistant duties based on co-op attendance and classroom needs. If not, then it becomes a second break block. This model helps ensure that work is equally distributed between the members, and that each parent gets a break during the day. 

 

Do I have to teach? 

We are so thankful to our teaching parents, without them we would not be able to supply the rich education that happens every week. We understand that not everyone is in a season that allows for teaching, therefore teaching is not a requirement to be part of co-op. Please do not feel as though you are not giving enough if you do not teach, we are a Tribe working together to support everyone. There are lots of ways to support the Tribe, teaching is not the only way!

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Is there an option for drop off?

At this time, Naked Apple does not offer a drop-off option for students. Our program is designed to be a collaborative experience where the students, teachers, and parents work together to create a supportive and encouraging environment. In order to maintain the integrity of this program, it is necessary for parents to be present during the day. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for further clarification. Thank you for your understanding.​

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What activities does Naked Apple host throughout the year?

• Field Trips & Gatherings

• Back to School Bash

• Women's Retreat

• Thanksgiving Potluck

• Makers' Market

• Father-Daughter Dance

• Moms' Nights Out

• Father-Son Events

• Men's Nights Out

• School Photos

• Graduation

• Field Day

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Important Program Notes 

• We are not a drop-off group - parents are to remain on campus.

• All adults on site are background-checked for the safety of our Tribe. 

• We are a cooperative group - all parents are expected to help.

• Naked Apple thrives when all members participate consistently. Therefore, each family is permitted four (4) absences during the school year, except in extenuating circumstances.

• We are a nut free community.

• Naked Apple Tribe Leaders are all volunteers actively engaged in homeschooling, family activities, and other life commitments outside of co-op. We are not a business, but do aim to meet your needs in a timely fashion. Please lavish us with grace, as we will with you! 

 

Have more questions? Take a look at our handbook for a complete list of policies and procedures.