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We recognize Scripture as the one rule of faith and practice. In every way, it is sufficient to guide believers as it is “profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteous, that the man of God would be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). We teach the Bible, weaving it into all subject matters, believing that it provides the greatest exposure to truth and a firm foundation for quality education.

Through Mission: Academy, students will be challenged and equipped to understand the world through a biblical framework.We are devoted to helping the next generation understand the world rightly so that they may live in it righteously, by God’s grace.

Where much of modern education has moved in the direction of telling our children what to think, through the classical education model, Mission: Academy desires to help our children learn how to think; and specifically, how to think “Christianly.” For centuries, Classical education has utilized a framework that is based upon three of the seven liberal arts: grammar, dialectic (logic), and rhetoric. Combined with our integration of Scripture, this co-op pursues an academically excellent and unapologetically Christ-centered education.

Pastoral guidance and support are vital to encouraging the parents at MBC. Striving to shepherd the flock in every avenue of life, the pastoral staff, and particularly the Family Discipleship Pastor, is wholly devoted to locking arms with parents in the task of raising and releasing the next generation of faithful Christ-followers.

Fellowship is an essential aspect of life within the body of Christ. Mission: Academy not only desires to provide a community for children but also for parents who are on the same educational journey. The homeschool co-op provides an avenue for parents to foster relationships and encourage one another as they educate their children.

Our parent integration model allows parents to be active and hands-on in the ministry as they volunteer for various serving roles. Whether it be teaching, set-up/tear-down, cleaning, or any number of other opportunities, parents are encouraged to offer their time and skills for the betterment of the ministry.

No. Mission: Academy offers a supplemental opportunity for families to do some of their schooling during the week with other homeschooling families. Some benefits to joining a co-op include:

• Social activities for both kids and parents such as field trips and special events
• Access to tutors (parents) who are passionate about a subject
• Built-in personal homeschool support system with other like-minded parents
• Kids learn to take direction from tutors with different teaching styles
• Some subjects and activities are just more fun in a group!

While the cost of homeschooling varies with each family and what they choose to do, this is a general summary of what the yearly cost could look like: Co-op tuition fee per child for the year + curriculum (this cost varies, CHEA is a great resource to look at different curriculums (https://www.cheaofca.org) + PSA filing $0 + Homeschool Legal Defense annual membership $135 (optional, but recommended) + other supply costs.

There are no tests at the grammar level; however, there are optional tests at the logic and rhetoric levels. The role of the co-op is to support the parent as the primary educator.

Our co-op runs on parent participation. Parents joining the co-op will be asked to volunteer in some capacity whether it’s as a subject tutor requiring 1-2 hours of prep a week or a room mom who helps keep the class in order. A complete list of the areas of involvement can be found on the online registration form.

This entirely depends on what each family decides. Mission: Academy will offer specific curricula to teach. However, it is up to each family to decide if they would like to purchase the same curricula and follow along at home in greater detail. Additionally, we chose curriculums that are accepted by most charter schools enabling parents to count what is taught at Mission: Academy Co-op towards required material.

Yes, there is a childcare class available for 6 months-3-year-olds. However, priority will be given to tutors. We keep our ratios to 4:1, so if we have enough volunteers, we can accept children.

Yes. Because Mission: Academy is purely a co-op and not a school each family will need to file their own PSA through whichever means they choose, either independently or via a charter school.

Absolutely! We desire to be a community to all homeschooling families and understand that most have different styles of learning.

Although not exclusive, Mission Academy is a ministry of Mission Bible Church and therefore, registration priority is given to church members. We strongly encourage going through the membership process if you are attending the church. All new families will need to complete an in-person interview, agree to MBCs statement of faith, and submit a pastoral reference from their home church.

In California, there are several ways that parents educate their children at home: through an existing private school, through a public charter or independent study program, and in many instances by opening their own private homebased school and filing the Private School Affidavit (PSA) with the California Department of Education (CDE). More information on this can be found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/psfaq.asp#D