Are you accredited?

No, we do not feel accreditation is needed when homeschooling. We and dozens of our homeschooling friends have graduated our children into college and technical schools without accreditation. .

What is tuition?

We are created to fit all budgets.  You can pick one class or many.  Our website shows the class price per semester (15 week 1/2 semesters) Payment is due to each teacher teaching directly.  Teachers will invoice your family directly. Payment is required before school classes begin. Typically in July/August for first semester and second semester Dec/Jan payment. 

Is there any other fees?

There is a $50 per family fee per semester. This fee is used directly for building rent, bathroom supplies, paper goods, and other brick and mortar expenses, plus insurance to protect the school. 

How do I register?

You select the registration button and fill out the online registration form. You list the name of the classes you want to commit to.  You will then hear from those teachers who are teaching the classes.  You will get an invoice directly from each teacher, which means if you sign up for multiple classes, you may receive an invoice from multiple teachers.  Please send a different form for each learner you will be registering.

What if I need to miss a day due to vacation or sickness?

Homeschooling families are used to working around their family’s vacations and sick days.  We understand this at Keystone Hybrid and work with the parents to catch the student up, or excuse the absence completely. 

Do you keep grades for my child?

Our Canvas dashboard system does keep track of grades as we grade assignments as teachers.  YOU are the homeschooling parent. YOU can adjust, add to, subtract from, use or not use our grades as you need. We are your homeschooling PARTNER. 

Are you a secular school?

We are a group of people just like you would find in a typical job or neighborhood experience with different religious views including those with who practice no religion at all. We believe religious beliefs are taught at home and are how we conduct ourselves in our community. Students are welcome to share from their beliefs in discussions, and encouraged to accept space held for different views than their own in a kind and respectful way. Bashing of other’s views, beliefs, or opinions will not be tolerated. 

Are you a drop-off school?

Yes, you are welcome to drop off your student. There is a digital sign-in/sign-out. In case of emergencies, we appreciate this being used strictly. 

What does my student do between classes?

If your student has an hour or two break between classes, they are welcome to hang outside. When it is too cold or raining they may go to the classroom prepared for such. Games, books, homework, chatting, and other social activities are encouraged during this time. 

Parent Involvement Required?

Very little! You are very much welcome to sit in class and do things with us anytime! But you are only required to volunteer as a second set of safety eyes for a few hours each semester. Mom or dad can fulfill this requirement and are asked to walk between classes and be aware of safety (first aid kit, safe areas, etc.)

Who do I talk to if my student is struggling?

The classroom teacher.

Refund Available for classes 

All deposits, fees, and class payments are nonrefundable as teachers make decisions and buy supplies based on the number of students registered. 

Do you keep track of grades?

The dashboard system, called Canvas that we use, does keep track of grades.  As the homeschooling parent, you are responsible for your child’s grades.  Keystone Hybrid will assist you by providing grades for work done with us. The use of these grades are up to each family. We are your partner in education, not the deciding entity in your student’s performance, grades,  or curriculum, meaning we will provide all the education and enrichment we can in the 30 weeks, while parents are welcome to add to and adjust for their child at anytime. Parents are also responsible to record, adjust or decline that grade on Canvas at the end of the class, as it will not stay there forever. Parents need to transfer the grade to their own portfolio or transcripts for their student. 

Dress Code and Discipline

At Keystone Hybrid, we require pants, shirts and shoes.  Unless these items become a distraction, no further details about clothing is required at this time. Keystone does not anticipate discipline issues, but we experience them we first talk to the student, then the parent, and lastly ask the parent to participate in class with their student with a contract in place about what is expected behavior to continue in classes. 

What if my student is Neurodivergent?

Teachers at Keystone Hybrid have lots of experience with neurodivergent children.  They either have several of their own or have had dozens go through their classes. In the homeschooling world it is very common to see autistic, dyslexic and ADHD students and we are delighted to welcome these students into our interactive classes. But if we do feel stumped, we are happy to learn, adjust and involve a parent for support. 

How do I know if my student is ready for a Hybrid experience?

If you have any structure in your school day, than adding a hybrid class can help a student grow even more with assignment deadlines, computer-structured activities, and people to present to and have discussions with. If you haven’t had a structured homeschooling environment, but crave some in your life, we are happy to start teaching the communication and social skills to do so.