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What is Hallstrom Home School Workshops?
Hallstrom is a large, well-organized, educational co-op of Christian parents and teachers. It was originally organized in 1993 to meet the needs of home school families with children in junior high and high school and their siblings on Tuesdays.
What is our purpose?
The purpose of Hallstrom is to provide high quality, academically challenging, spiritually uplifting classes to supplement, support, encourage, but not to replace, what is being learned at home.
Our workshops are a unique educational experience in that we combine a high level of commitment from parents, students, and teachers. We are a Christian ministry strongly committed to all that is best and highest in home education, and intend only to aid and supplement what dedicated families are already pursuing at home.
Our workshops are a unique educational experience in that we combine a high level of commitment from parents, students, and teachers. We are a Christian ministry strongly committed to all that is best and highest in home education, and intend only to aid and supplement what dedicated families are already pursuing at home.
What is our spiritual objective?
The spiritual objective of Hallstrom Home School Workshops shall be to provide an academic environment which supports the Christian faith. HHSW instructors and board members must, therefore, understand the foundational function of the HHSW Statement of Faith and be in agreement with the Statement of Faith or the Nicene Creed.
What are the costs?
There is a $12 Registration Fee per class per family (not to exceed $60) per semester. Each family also pays a $22 Building and Cleaning Fee each semester. Additionally, Temple Baptist requests a $12 Student Fee per semester. Fees are non-refundable, and are due at time of registration.
These fees do not cover the teachers fees. The class fees will be determined by each teacher. We ask that you be prompt in paying the teacher their required fees. There is a Teacher Payment Schedule in our Download Forms area. Teachers may be paid at the beginning of the semester for the entire semester or in four monthly payments due the first week of each month. For your convenience, there is a teacher payment envelope in the family files at the Board Table.
These fees do not cover the teachers fees. The class fees will be determined by each teacher. We ask that you be prompt in paying the teacher their required fees. There is a Teacher Payment Schedule in our Download Forms area. Teachers may be paid at the beginning of the semester for the entire semester or in four monthly payments due the first week of each month. For your convenience, there is a teacher payment envelope in the family files at the Board Table.
How does HHSW operate?
The policy decisions of HHSW are determined by the Board of Directors, who are appointed by the Chairman of the Board. The Chairman is elected by the parents who are HHSW participants. The election will take place at one of the regular HHSW meetings.
The primary responsibility of the Board of Directors is to represent Christ and Christlike ideas in setting forth policies for HHSW. The Boards secondary responsibility is to fairly represent the families and teachers who participate in our workshops. Teachers at HHSW function as independent contractors, working in agreement with the HHSW Board. More details on how HHSW operates may be found in the HHSW Constitution and By-laws.
The primary responsibility of the Board of Directors is to represent Christ and Christlike ideas in setting forth policies for HHSW. The Boards secondary responsibility is to fairly represent the families and teachers who participate in our workshops. Teachers at HHSW function as independent contractors, working in agreement with the HHSW Board. More details on how HHSW operates may be found in the HHSW Constitution and By-laws.
How does a new family join Hallstrom?
HHSW offers over 100 classes pre-K through high school. Prospective new families are encouraged to visit on a Tuesday before registration to visit classes and meet HHSW teachers and families. An appointment for a new family interview can be set up when visiting or by emailing paul-lois@juno.com.
Parents should read and agree with the HHSW policy handbook before applying to Hallstrom. Handbooks are available early April at Temple Baptist on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They cost $3 and include course descriptions and schedules, our statement of faith, and rules and regulations.
New families need to interview in person with their children. Contact Lois Dixon at 815-332-7894 or email paul-lois@juno.com for an appointment.
Parents should read and agree with the HHSW policy handbook before applying to Hallstrom. Handbooks are available early April at Temple Baptist on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They cost $3 and include course descriptions and schedules, our statement of faith, and rules and regulations.
New families need to interview in person with their children. Contact Lois Dixon at 815-332-7894 or email paul-lois@juno.com for an appointment.
What are the requirements to participate on a sports team?
To participate on one of our Rockford FIRE sports teams, you need to register as a family with the Hallstrom Home School Workshops (these fees help cover some of the operating cost of the program). There is no academic class requirement to participate, but students must maintain a 70% or higher average in each of their classes in order to remain eligible to participate in team practices and/or games. Parents may be asked to verify their students elgibility.