Registration for the 2024/2025 school year is open now until June 21!
ABOUT
Genesis STEAM Homeschool Co-op (STEAM) is a homeschooling co-op for preschool through 12th grade. The goal of STEAM is to provide our children with educational opportunities that promote academic excellence as well as spiritual development. STEAM teaches that God is the ultimate authority, scripture is sufficient, and that every person was created with a purpose.
Genesis STEAM meets Mondays for thirty weeks beginning in mid-August and ending in mid-April. STEAM takes the month of December off to give our families time to focus on the birth of the Savior and spend time with their families. We have teacher game nights at least once a semester. The first semester ends with a family potluck dinner, and the second semester ends with a Family Night where the children show off the work they have done throughout the year and put on performances.
Each co-op day begins at 9 am and ends at 12:10 pm with optional electives offered after lunch. During this time STEAM provides three academic classes: English, History, and Science.
STEAM is not a “drop-off” program. It is only by the active involvement of our parents, and the extreme generosity of the church, that STEAM is able to keep our costs low. Parents are required to teach and assist in a class. Support and help are available to all parents who need it.
Here is what students can expect for the 24/25 School Year.
In history, students will explore the history of the world starting with creation. They will learn how God has worked throughout history. Students will learn about the cultures and events of the world through reading, videos, games, and hands-on activities. Ever wanted to take a crack at building your own Roman aqueduct, drink the Aztec chocolate drink, or try your hand at making an illuminated text? STEAM’s history students will get to do many of these activities, culminating in a history museum of their making at the end of the year.
Scientists get ready! We will cover a wide array of science studies this year. Some students will participate in dissections to learn about animal anatomy, find out how plants grow, and how God created the world to work. Students will perform multiple experiments to understand how the world around us works and how God is the creator of science.
During the year students will be challenged to improve their writing skills, grammar, and reading comprehension through classics and contemporary books as they become well-rounded students. Preschoolers and lower elementary students will develop their reading skills through phonics and fun learning activities.
2024/2025 Class List
Language Art
K-4th Grade- Masterbooks along with selected reading books
5th-12th Grade – Various novel studies and Easy Grammar
Science
K-2nd Grade – BJU Science
3rd -4th Grade – BJU Science
5th – 6th Grade – Apologia Botany
7th – 8th Grade – Apologia General Science
9th -10th Grade- Apologia Biology
11th -12th Grade- Masterbooks General Science 1
History
K –2nd Grade- Digging Through History
3rd-4th Grade – BJU Heritage Studies 3 World Regions
5th – 6th Grade – BJU Heritage Studies 6 Ancient History
7th – 8th Grade – BJU World Studies
9th -12th Grade – BJU World History
Electives
TBD Based on interest and teacher availability
Application
Before you apply, make sure that you have read all of our documents and filled out the information request. All applications go through a process. Once the application form is submitted, you will be contacted for an interview. It is important for you to know the standards and commitment involved to ensure that STEAM is a good fit for your family. After the interview has taken place, you will be contacted with an email determining your approval.
Do not pay the co-op fees until you have received the acceptance email.
DUES
Participation cost in the co-op is just $25 per student, per year, with a maximum family charge of $90 per year. If the application has been approved, dues may be paid online, or directly to Genesis Church via check or cash and are non-refundable. Additionally, a $15 non-refundable application fee, per family, is required at the time of registration.
Do Not Pay the co-op fee or registration fee ($25 per student + $15 per family) until you have gone through the application process and received an approval email.
CONTACT US
Do you have questions about STEAM? Would you like to schedule a visit to see what a day at STEAM would look like? Fill out this Information Request Form and a member of our leadership team will contact you. An information request is not an application.
DISCIPLINE
In an effort to maintain a safe and educationally effective environment, GSC expects children to be respectful and obedient as outlined in the Student Commitment Form. Disciplinary issues will be handled according to the Matthew 18 paradigm:
The teacher will address the disciplinary issue with the student. In the event that the issue is not resolved;
The teacher will speak to the student and their parent in the presence of a leadership team member. In the event that the issue is not settled;
The Leadership team will address the issue with the teacher, parent and student, which could lead to dismissal from the co-op.
STUDENT SAFETY
In order to meet Pennsylvania State requirements and insure the safety of our children, each participating parent must provide 3 original documents:
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (no charge)
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (no charge)
FBI Criminal Background Check (fee required, at own expense) OR a signed affidavit (no charge), if eligible*
*Those who have resided in Pennsylvania consecutively for the past ten years may be eligible to sign an affidavit affirming no criminal record and no current charges of any crime enumerated in the affidavit.
You can obtain your clearance documents by clicking here at KeepKidsSafe.pa.gov.