Our Afternoon Co-op classes were loosely formed in 2002. By the fall of 2003 it became an organized activity of SHHE held one day a week. The purpose of the Afternoon classes are to provide Catholic fellowship and extracurricular classes in peer-aged groups. The emphasis is extra-curricular in a Catholic environment.
In 2004, we were blessed with the addition of 11:45 am Mass preceding our Afternoon classes and Adoration throughout the afternoon. In 2006, we added the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00. We truly aspire to be holy, prayer filled families supporting one another in our ministry of Catholic homeschooling for our children.
Since we function as a co-op we ask that all contribute to the workload. Everyone is asked to participate by accepting some responsibilities, as teacher, assistant, nursery worker, playground monitor etc. No one is required to fulfill any particular responsibility; all give what they can, and the Lord fills in the gaps! The Afternoon Co-op committee addresses special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
Decisions about the classes offered are made by the SHHE group at the Enrichment class planning meetings. One meeting is held each semester. The Enrichment committee is responsible for organizing the class schedule, assigning parent duties, handling registration and any other issues involving Enrichment Classes.
Enrichment classes will be given a budget amount, determined by the treasurer and SHHE board to be used for supplies for the classes. Enrichment teachers may ask students to purchase books, art supplies or other items. This amount should be minimal and any questions should be directed to the Enrichment committee and the treasurer before the semester begins. Students will provide their own notebooks, pens, pencils and paper.