CHIP – Christian Homeschool Instructional Partnership
We want to support and encourage parents as educators to fulfill their God-given responsibility for the education of their children. We are excited to offer resources, services, equipment, and books to assist homeschool families.
Train up a child in the way he should go,
Even when he grows older he will not abandon it.
Proverbs 22:6
Who is eligible?
Fredericksburg Christian School offers homeschooled students an opportunity to enroll in up to three upper school courses as regular Fredericksburg Christian School students.
- Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply
- Students can enroll in 1-3 classes (3 maximum); if multiple classes are desired, they should be scheduled consecutively, as only one study hall may be taken between desired classes
- FCS reserves the right to determine eligibility for a class based on the age of a student (in order to avoid a wide age gap within classes; i.e. 14 year old students in classes with 18 year old seniors)
- Admission into some classes is based on admission testing
Benefits for Students and Parents
- Certified Instructional Staff
- PLAN, PSAT, and ASVAB testing opportunities
- Online access to grades
- College counseling
- Weekly Chapels
- School transcripts and official cumulative school records provided
- Official high school credit given for successful completion of work
Courses Offered
$1,000 per class, per school year
$100 application fee for testing
$350 technology fee
Expectations
- Parents:
- As educational partners with FCS, familiarize yourselves with FCS philosophies, doctrinal statement, Core Purpose Statement, Core Values, Core Biblical Principles, Mission Statement, and Foundational Principles
- Pick up students within 15 minutes of class dismissal
- Pay all fees (FACTS Tuition Service or lump-sum payment)
- Notify the high school office of absences
- Students:
- FCS Student Handbook must be read and signed
- Arrive promptly at the start of class
- Follow all guidelines for fulltime FCS students (including dress code)
- Be aware of special days that could change class times
- Attend weekly chapel as often as desired, but at least once quarterly
- Complete accompanying summer work for any English class
- If staying after 4th period or desiring to buy lunch, enroll in the FCS prepaid lunch program
- FCS:
- Provide qualified, certified instructors for each class who are also Godly mentors and role models; teachers must meet stringent professional, personal and spiritual standards
- Loan textbooks to each student
- Maintain file of test scores and grades
- Make standardized tests available for students to take each year
How to Apply
- Complete our online application
- Interview with high school principal
- Complete placement testing
- Receive class assignments upon availability (must meet any class prerequisites)
Note: Students currently enrolled in the traditional program of FCS may not enroll as a homeschool partner
We look forward to working with your family!