Tutorial
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Tutorial Information

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The tutorial program is an optional program available to families who are enrolled in Heritage Christian Academy. Registration for the following school year begins every March for new families and continues until classes are full. Contact the office to register: Kristina Parnell at kristinaparnell.hca@gmail.com.

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Who? The tutorial is open to all students in grades 7-12 who are registered in HCA's Church Related School. Students and parents must interview with the tutorial board and be accepted into this program. Interviews are available from November until January. Sign up starting on November 1, 2024, to interview for the 2025-2026 school year!

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What is tutorial? Qualified tutors are hired to facilitate our weekly classes. Throughout the week, parents are responsible for ensuring their children are completing their work while tutorial tutors assign the curriculum and assignments.

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How does it work? Each class will be based on grade-level academic and behavioral expectations. These classes will be hands-on, interactive, and highly educational, and this would serve as the curriculum for your child for the entire year. The tutors will teach the content one day a week and provide the weekly homework assignments. Parents are responsible for assisting their children throughout the week with their homework. All parents will have access to an online portal to communicate easily with the tutors throughout the week.

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Do parents have to volunteer? Yes, HCA Tutorial is successful because all parents are involved in their children's lives and in their children's friends' lives. 

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When, and where? Tutorial is a 30 week program that meets on Wednesdays in Hermitage, TN.  

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Why? We believe in the gift that homeschooling can be to families, but we also know that not every parent can be an expert in every subject. Qualified tutors can enhance our homeschooling by filling in our weaknesses. We also believe in the gift of community! Tutorial offers a family to walk with you as you travel on your homeschooling journey.

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How much? Pricing for 2024-2025 is as follows: Registration for tutorial costs $250 (per family) with a $60 fundraising fee (per family) in addition to your CRS fees. Each class has a fee of $240 for one-hour, $310 for 1.5 hours, and $620 for private 30 minute lessons. Some classes have a small supply fee as well.

 

How do I register for HCA's Tutorial?

• Sign up for an appointment time to interview and tour HCA Co-op. Contact Kristina Parnell with any questions. 

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Frequently Asked Questions Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive.

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1. Do I have to be in a tutorial to homeschool? No, you absolutely do not. Many homeschool without a co-op, tutorial, or enrichment group. It is a wonderful supplement to homeschooling, but it is a commitment that not all families desire.

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2. What if I can't get into HCA Programs? While we wish we could accept everyone, we are limited by space in our building. Every year we are able to take a few families who have children in the specific grades we have space in. If you can't get into HCA this year, you can always try again next year. In the meantime there are many other wonderful homeschool groups in middle TN.

 

3. I work a lot. Is HCA Tutorial a good fit for our family? HCA Tutorial is a great fit for families whose primary homeschooling parent works part-time or works from home. The tutors assign homework each week, and the parents check that work throughout the week and make sure their child is making their way through the curriculum. The tutor grades tests, papers, quizzes, and projects. Parents grade the daily work. Many families find that they can work full-time and check their children's work in the evening. 

 

HCA Tutorial requires parents to volunteer, be involved in their children's daily work at home, and check email/communicate with HCA and the HCA Tutors. Our prayer is that every family finds the right homeschool group for them. If HCA is not the right school for you, that is okay! 

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4. What do tutorial students study? Whatever you want them to study! HCA Tutorial offers classes in history, science, math, English, foreign languages, arts, electives, personal finance, and more. Some students take one class while others take eight classes. HCA Tutorial also offers clubs that meet at the end of the school day. 

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5. All this talk about parent volunteering makes me nervous; what will I have to do? Never fear! We will walk you through it all. Parents volunteer as door monitors, hall monitors, outdoor monitors, childcare providers, set-up or clean-up providers, or event coordinators. Each parents serves approximately 16 hours a year.​

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7. How much does tutorial cost? All HCA Tutorial students must be enrolled in the CRS (these fees can be found on the CRS page). The only mandated fees for tutorial are the registration fee (per family) of $250 and the fundraiser fee (per family) of $60. Each class has a fee of $240 for one-hour, $310 for 1.5 hours, and $620 for private 30 minute lessons. Some classes have a small supply fee as well.

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8. When does school start and end? HCA Tutorial begins in August and goes through April. We meet 30 times. The academic calendar is set in January for the following year.

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