Responsibility & General Expectations

· The shared responsibility of Forging Paths Co-op is to provide a fun and interesting learning experience for all its members.

· The success of the Co-op is directly tied to the level at which families are willing to serve. For this reason, part-time attendance and drop-offs are not allowed. A parent will be on-site at all times with their children and will assist in two classes, as well as be available to help if needed throughout the morning.

· While we do not expect new families to participate heavily their first year, we do expect all members to actively serve whenever they see a need without being asked.

· We know that there are factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and sickness that affect every family's ability to participate and we want to be sensitive to each family's unique needs.

· Leadership is a seasonal responsibility and will change from family to family throughout the various seassions

· We want to be flexible and not so rigid that there is no time for socialization for the children or parents, but socialization is of secondary importance to Co-op responsibilities and needs.

Our teachers are volunteers who sacrificially give of their valuable time. Families should give due respect to teachers by ensuring their children are prepared, punctual, and attentive. Likewise, teachers and classroom assistants should be aptly prepared to provide students with an excellent classroom experience. Teachers and students are expected to treat each other with mutual respect.

· Parents and students must do their best to be on time for classes and group events. Please note: co-op starts promptly at 9:30 AM.

· If a volunteering adult is unable to fulfill a commitment, please refer to the substitute policy. If it is not a normal co-op day, please inform the appropriate coordinator (Special Events Coordinator, Director, or other appropriate volunteer).

· Cheating, stealing, bullying, drug use, profanity, obscenity, sexual immorality, dishonor to the Word of God, disrespect to other members, or continued disobedience to the established standards of this group will not be tolerated and could result in dismissal from the co-op at the board's discretion.

· Heelys or any other shoes with wheels are not allowed. This includes in the gym and before/after co-op.