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We meet one day a week for 24 weeks a year: 12 weeks in the fall and 12 weeks in the spring.

Community Day starts at 9:00 am with assembly where we will sing, recite our Bible verse, say the Pledge of Allegiance, learn more about a new country, pray, and close with the Doxology.

Then the students head to their classrooms with their tutors. From 9:30 to 12:00, tutors lead their classes through various subject blocks.

The entire community eats lunch together from 12:00 to 1:00. Then the 3rd through 8th graders move to their afternoon programming.

Classes are led by a vetted parent tutor. Each tutor teaches all of the blocks of the day.

On Community Day, the parent or guardian is required to stay on campus if they have a student in pre-k through 8th grade. They actively engage in the classroom activities, meet with their volunteer teams, help around campus, or connect with other parents in our Parent Lounge.

The programming for Community Day was created by our Academic Planning Team using multiple sources. We do not use one specific curriculum, as none of them fully reflect what we all desire to do in community. One of our guiding values is that parents are the authority on their children’s education, not Rooted & Rising. Therefore, while our lessons are highly informative, biblically- and fact-based, and engaging to allow for deep discovery and discussion, we consider our Community Days to support home learning as guided by the parents

Students who are entering pre-kindergarten through 8th grade can be enrolled. The classes will be loosely organized by grades: lower elementary group (kindergarten prek-3 upper elementary group (3rd through 5th grade), and middle school (6th through 8th grades).

For grades pre-k through 8th, Rooted & Rising is not a drop-off program. A parent or guardian is required to remain on campus if they have a student in those grades.

Elementary school students through 3rd grade are not expected to do any work outside of Community Days. We encourage families to listen to or read different chapters of The Story of the World; however, a student would be able to learn and engage without doing so.

Club 45 students are encouraged but not required to complete a writing assignment a week. To maximize the retention of the language roots definitions, we recommend watching for the week’s roots “in the wild”, but this is not a requirement.

Prior to each Community Day, middle school students will be asked to read the short chapters of The Mystery of History as well as the relevant chapters in either The Fallacy Detective or The Thinking Toolbox. Optional at-home challenges will be offered for Creative Writing, Logic, and Language Roots; however, students are not required to complete those.

Community Day is one of the many ways that students and families build deep and meaningful friendships. We have weekly park play days and frequent outings to museums, zoos, botanical gardens, and other places of interest in the area. We go on field trips, camping trips, and overnight road trips together throughout the year. We also celebrate holidays, birthdays, and achievements as a community.

We will strive to keep the elementary-aged classes at 12 students or less. Club 45 (i.e., the afternoon session for 4th and 5th graders) is targeted for 22 students or less. The average middle school class size is 15 students.

One of our guiding values at Rooted & Rising is that we focus on the subjects and activities that are difficult or less engaging when done at home. Our program is meant to be an enrichment program with opportunities for deep learning and dialogue. It is not a substitute for the core subjects or curriculum chosen by the parent.

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We understand how overwhelming it can be to start homeschooling, but it is so incredibly worth it. You don’t have to do it all perfectly—homeschooling is a journey, not a race. Give yourself grace, trust your instincts, and remember that connection, curiosity, and joy are just as important as the curriculum. Start simple. Develop a routine (but not a rigid schedule). And enjoy learning with your children!

We encourage you to chat with other homeschooling moms to get ideas on where to start, curriculum recommendations, and general support and community. We would love to be able to help, so please reach out via our contact form if you have any questions.

Additionally, we recommend that you visit the HSLDA website to learn more about Texas’s requirements for homeschooling.

Homeschool co-ops come in all shapes and sizes with many different goals, programs, and philosophies. In short, a homeschool co-op is a collaborative group of homeschooling families who come together to share resources, expertise, and community. Some co-ops offer structured classes, activities, or enrichment opportunities led by parents or hired instructors, covering a variety of subjects and skills. They provide social interaction, support for parents, and a chance for students to learn in a group setting while maintaining the flexibility and values of homeschooling. Other co-ops are subject-focused (e.g., science, nature study), philosophy-focused (e.g., Charlotte Mason, unschooling) or primarily for socialization.

Rooted & Rising strives to incorporate aspects of the classical education model and Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy.

The Charlotte Mason education model nurtures a love for lifelong learning by emphasizing living books and short and focused lessons. It offers a broad "feast" of subjects like art, music, and poetry. Rooted in respect for the child as a capable individual, this philosophy inspires curiosity, appreciation for beauty, and a deep connection with ideas and the natural world.

The classical education model emphasizes a foundation of core knowledge, critical thinking, and effective communication, aligning with a child’s natural developmental stages (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric). By focusing on classical languages, literature, history, and philosophy, this model encourages students to seek truth, beauty, and goodness while developing the tools for lifelong learning and intellectual excellence.

Our scope and sequence was developed by our Academic Planning Team. This team is made up of experienced homeschool moms with a combined 16 years of homeschooling experience and 30 years of experience in professional teaching and curriculum development.

Together, the team brings both hands-on homeschool insight and professional educational training. The members of the team hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, English, classics, political science, and child development. They bring extensive experience from a wide range of educational contexts, including traditional classrooms, curriculum publishing, school districts, nationally recognized educational organizations, and other homeschool co-ops.

This blend of lived homeschool experiences and professional expertise allows us to design a scope and sequence that is academically sound, developmentally appropriate, flexible for families, and rooted in how children learn. It is our shared goal and vision to create a scope and sequence that supports families, honors children’s development, and fosters deep, connected, and unhurried learning.

Rooted & Rising does not offer childcare for children under 3. Parents with younger children can use the available age-appropriate playspaces on campus and spend time in the common areas. Parents are responsible for supervising younger children at all times. We kindly ask that time spent in the enrolled student’s classroom be limited if the younger child becomes disruptive, so we can maintain a focused learning environment for all students.

We encourage families to review our Readiness Guide, which walks through the expectations, rhythms, and skills associated with the programs. As you read through it, consider:

• Independence – Can your student follow directions, manage basic materials, and transition between activities with minimal support?

• Stamina and focus – Are they able to engage in lessons, discussions, or hands-on work for the length of time expected in that program?

• Curiosity and participation – Do they ask questions, share ideas, and engage thoughtfully with content and peers?

• Emotional and social maturity – Can they handle group settings, listen respectfully, and recover from frustration or challenge?

• Learning foundations – Do they have the academic and skill foundations needed for the type of work emphasized at that level?

If, after reviewing the Readiness Guide, you’re unsure which program is the best fit, we’re happy to help. Families are always welcome to reach out for a conversation. We value partnership with parents and want to place each student where they will thrive, grow in confidence, and enjoy meaningful learning.

No. Rooted & Rising does not offer afternoon childcare for younger students. Since parents are not required to be in class with their children during that time, they can supervise their other children during the afternoon programing.