REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Please read and review all information below before applying
(APPLICATION LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF PAGE)
RETURNING MEMBERS: Our Application Process will run until February 20th for our returning members. During those dates, we ask returning members to fill out the application below. We will still accept your application after February 20th; however, at that time we will begin to accept new members to fill any remaining spots.
After you complete the application, you will receive a confirmation email, providing you with an address to send the registration fee and informing you of the forms you need to complete. The non-refundable registration fee for the 2024-2025 school year will be $115. This registration fee will be due before you are allowed to register on March 5th. There will also be a $100 donation to Mile Straight Baptist Church, due in August before the start of the school year.
For all returning members who have paid their fee, an email will be sent with login information for our registration system and registration for classes will begin no later than March 5th.
INTERESTED FAMILIES: Please complete our application below to help us get to know you a little bit. Once you have submitted an application, our Leadership Team will reach out to schedule an Open House visit. Attending an Open House is a valuable way for you to experience a day at Explorers while allowing your family and our Leadership Team to determine if our co-op is a good fit for you. The application does not obligate you in any way.
Note: No money or other paperwork is needed until your application is approved and you commit to joining the co-op. Feel free to contact the Leadership Team at [email protected] with any questions.
After you complete the application, you will receive a confirmation email, providing you with an address to send the registration fee and informing you of the forms you need to complete. The non-refundable registration fee for the 2024-2025 school year will be $115. This registration fee will be due before you are allowed to register on March 5th. There will also be a $100 donation to Mile Straight Baptist Church, due in August before the start of the school year.
For all returning members who have paid their fee, an email will be sent with login information for our registration system and registration for classes will begin no later than March 5th.
INTERESTED FAMILIES: Please complete our application below to help us get to know you a little bit. Once you have submitted an application, our Leadership Team will reach out to schedule an Open House visit. Attending an Open House is a valuable way for you to experience a day at Explorers while allowing your family and our Leadership Team to determine if our co-op is a good fit for you. The application does not obligate you in any way.
Note: No money or other paperwork is needed until your application is approved and you commit to joining the co-op. Feel free to contact the Leadership Team at [email protected] with any questions.
The non-refundable registration fee for the 2024-2025 school year is $115. This registration fee will be due before you are allowed to register. There will also be a $100 donation to Mile Straight Baptist Church, due in August before the start of the school year.
Additional fees include:
1) Classes will require payment of a class fee to cover supplies for activities and labs. The class fees will be listed on the class registration website. We will attempt to keep these class supply fees as low as possible. Some classes may require a separate book fee that is not included in the class supply fees and which will be due during the summer before school begins. Curriculum is usually not included in class supply fees.
2) Each year we ask co-op families to consider making a donation to our "capital improvement" fund. Over the years these monies have been used for various projects, including new tables and flat-screen TVs for each classroom. Donations to Explorers above the required fees are tax-deductible.
3) We request each family to donate the following items in August:
Once you commit to joining Explorers, you will need to print and complete these forms:
1) Sign the last page of the handbook.
2) Release of liability form
3) Background checks. Each family (both husband and wife) new to the co-op must participate in a background check. This confidential testing is required by Mile Straight Baptist Church to ensure the safety of our children. In addition current families will need to update their background check information every other year. You will be sent an e-mail link from Mile Straight to complete your background checks.
4) Sign the release for permission to have photographs taken.
The co-op fee and forms should be mailed to Lora Pierce, 8255 Tiber Road Chattanooga, TN. 37421
Additional fees include:
1) Classes will require payment of a class fee to cover supplies for activities and labs. The class fees will be listed on the class registration website. We will attempt to keep these class supply fees as low as possible. Some classes may require a separate book fee that is not included in the class supply fees and which will be due during the summer before school begins. Curriculum is usually not included in class supply fees.
2) Each year we ask co-op families to consider making a donation to our "capital improvement" fund. Over the years these monies have been used for various projects, including new tables and flat-screen TVs for each classroom. Donations to Explorers above the required fees are tax-deductible.
3) We request each family to donate the following items in August:
- Two reams of paper. Mile Straight Baptist Church graciously allows us to make a reasonable number of copies using their copier. Our donation of two reams of paper per family helps them keep their paper supply well stocked.
- Two rolls of paper towels.
- Two canisters of disinfectant wipes.
Once you commit to joining Explorers, you will need to print and complete these forms:
1) Sign the last page of the handbook.
2) Release of liability form
3) Background checks. Each family (both husband and wife) new to the co-op must participate in a background check. This confidential testing is required by Mile Straight Baptist Church to ensure the safety of our children. In addition current families will need to update their background check information every other year. You will be sent an e-mail link from Mile Straight to complete your background checks.
4) Sign the release for permission to have photographs taken.
The co-op fee and forms should be mailed to Lora Pierce, 8255 Tiber Road Chattanooga, TN. 37421
