Registration for the 2025/2026
school year is now OPEN

  • Genesis STEAM Homeschool Co-op (STEAM) is a homeschooling co-op for preschool (2’s) 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. Each co-op day begins a 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. In fact, it is only by the active involvement of our parents, and the extreme generosity of the church, that STEAM is able to keep our cost low. Parents are required to teach or co-teach a class and assist in a class. Support and help are available to all parents who need it. Each parent will have one free period during the co-op morning.

  • In history, students will explore our great nation’s history from the beginning to current events. We will discover what life was like for the natives and explorers, find out what made the founding fathers fight, and why the pioneers would be willing to go into uncharted territory for a chance at land of their own. They will also learn how our nation navigated foreign affairs following the Revolution and into war times.

    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. They will solve mysteries with Sherlock Holmes, dig holes with Stanley, and try to Navigate West Egg with Nick Carraway.

    Preschoolers and lower elementary students will develop their reading skills through phonics and fun learning activities. They will get to read stories and the Bible to build their reading and comprehension skills as well as foster a love of learning and for God’s Word.

  • Language Art

    K-4th Grade- Masterbooks Language Lessons for a Living Education along with selected reading books

    5th-12th Grade – Various novel studies and Easy Grammar

    Science

    K-2nd Grade – Daily Skill Building Nature School Textbook and Junior Journaling Notebook

    3rd -4th Grade – BJU Science 4

    5th – 6th Grade – Apologia Anatomy

    7th – 8th Grade – Apologia Physical Science

    9th -10th Grade- TBD

    11th -12th Grade- TBD

    History

    K –2nd Grade- Notgrass’ Our Star Spangled Story

    3rd-4th Grade – BJU Heritage Studies 4

    5th – 6th Grade – BJU Heritage Studies 5

    7th – 8th Grade – BJU American Republic

    9th -12th Grade – BJU United States History

    11-12th Grade- Notgrass’ Exploring Government

    Electives

    TBD Based on interest and teacher availability

  • Before you apply, make sure that you have read all of our documents and filled out the information requested. 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.

    CLICK HERE TO APPLY

  • 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.

  • 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.

IMPORTANT LINKS

  • 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.

  • 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.