2026 Fall Semester
Sept 11th - Nov 13th
Fridays 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Westminster Church, Rapid City, SD
August 28th @ 9-11am - Family Orientation Open House
October 2nd, 30th - NO Classes (Potential Make-Up Days)
November 20th @ 5-7pm - Presentation Night & Potential Make-up Day
December 5th @ 9 - 11am - Cookie Fundraiser
December 11 @ 9 - 11am - Christmas Party
2027 Spring Semester
February 26th - April 30th
Fridays 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Westminster Church, Rapid City, SD
February 19th @ 9-11am - Family Orientation Open House
March 26th - NO Class (Good Friday)
April 16th - NO Class (Potential Make-Up Day)
May 7th @ 5-7pm - Presentation Night & Potential Make-up Day
Registration Form
Fill out the form to register for upcoming semester.
Registration roll out in this order: Team Leads, Teachers, Current Families, then New Families. Registration may be completed online, via the digital form, or you may print, sign and email the printed pages. Once your registration is approved, our team will send an invoice that can be paid digitally.
Co-Op Info
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Morning Assembly 8:30-8:55
Worship
Focus Verse
Announcements
Prayer
Class A 9:00-10:00
Snack 10:00-10:10
Class B 10:15-11:15
Class C 11:20-12:20
Group Lunch 12:20-12:40 (brought from home)
Recess + Fellowship Hall Clean-up 12:40-1pm
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Preschool: This class program is designed for 3 & 4 year olds that are potty trained and ready to transition into a more structured learning environment.
Majority of classes will split:
Kindergarten
1st-2nd
3rd-4th
5th-6th
7th-12th
Typically, 3 classes offered per class group, and per hour, depending on teacher availability.
Nursery - This is provided for those volunteering with children 2 and under. Only volunteers can use this service.
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Team Lead: Click for description.
Class Teacher: As a Class Teacher you are expected to instruct a 60 minute class. This includes creating the syllabus, providing curriculum/supplies, and managing the environment of the classroom. You will have a supply allowance. You will be provided a Class Assistant. In addition, you are asked to be a Class Assistant for another Teacher. You will also have a break period with coffee/light brunch.
Class Assistant: As a Class Assistant your role is to support the Teacher and students in executing the curriculum of the course and lead the class in the case of the Teacher’s absence. You will also have a break period with coffee/light brunch.
Nursery/Toddler Room Volunteer: As a Nursery/Toddler Room Volunteer you would provide childcare each week for two of the class periods. You will also have a break period with coffee/light brunch. This role would fall under the Class Assistant fee structure.
Recess Monitor: Supervises children on the playground after lunch, while the Fellowship Hall is cleaned.
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Subject and structure is up to the Teacher. Each Class is scheduled for 60 minute.
Expectations:
There is a clear objective- what the students should walk away learning. I.e. Know how to sew, know 5 presidents, be able to spell, etc
One project (can be very flexible) this can be one overall project, service project, mini crafts throughout the session * We plan to have an end of the year showcase to demonstrate your student’s beautiful work!
Syllabus that outlines each week that can be shared with parents and students, homework expectations (if any), and has a mini description of the class.
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We will have three teachers that will split the responsibilities, taking turns being lead, assistant, and have a break period.
Schedule will look like this:
9:00 - Lesson
9:20 - Group Game/Activity
9:40 - Story Time
10:00 - Snack Break
10:20 - Craft
11:00 - Outdoor Time
11:40 - Practice Memory Verse and Song/Pack Up -
School Supplies List
Pencils (pre-sharpened if possible)
Erasers
Pencil sharpener
Crayons
Colored pencils
Washable markers
Highlighters
Ballpoint pens (2)
Notebook (spiral or composition, wide-ruled)
Pencil box or pouch
Glue sticks
School glue
Safety scissors
Ruler (inches & centimeters)
Other Essentials
Backpack (Labeled)
Lunchbox (Labeled)
Water bottle (Labeled)
Tissues
Hand sanitizer (optional)
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2026–2027 Academic Calendar
Fall Semester
August 21 – Teacher Planning Retreat @5-8pm
August 28 – Family Orientation @9-11am
September 11 – Week 1 @8:30-1pm
September 18 – Week 2
September 25 – Week 3
October 2 – No Co-op / Potential Make-Up Day
October 9 – Week 4
October 16 – Week 5
October 23 – Week 6
October 30 – No Co-op / Potential Make-Up Day
November 6 – Week 7
November 13 – Week 8 (Last Day)
November 20 – Potential Make-Up Day & Presentation Night @5-7pmDecember 5 - Cookie Fundraiser @9-11am
December 11 – Christmas Party @9-11amSpring Semester
February 12 – Teacher Planning Retreat @5-8pm
February 19 – Family Orientation @9-11am
February 26 – Week 1 @8:30-1pm
March 5 – Week 2
March 12 – Week 3
March 19 – Week 4
March 26 – No Co-op (Good Friday)
April 2 – Week 5
April 9 – Week 6
April 16 – Break / Potential Make-Up Day
April 23 – Week 7
April 30 – Week 8 (Last Day)
May 7 – Potential Make-Up Day & Presentation Night @5-7pm