Homeschool Community: Empowering Future Learners
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FAQ’s
FAQ’s
3030 Homeschool Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to 3030 Homeschool Community! We know choosing a homeschool community is an important decision for your whole family. These frequently asked questions explain who we are, how our Community Days work, what we expect from participating families, and what makes 3030 unique
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What is 3030 Homeschool Community?
3030 Homeschool Community is a Christ-centered, parent-led homeschool community serving Christian homeschool families.
Our mission is to create a supportive and nurturing community for families seeking a classical, Christian homeschool experience. Through collaboration, shared values, relationships, service, and a commitment to academic excellence, we desire to help children grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and in godly character. 3030 follows a classical model and seeks excellence in character building, godliness, friendship, and education. Most importantly, we believe parents remain the primary educators of their children.
3030 comes alongside homeschool families—it does not replace them.
Is 3030 a school?
No.
3030 Homeschool Community is a homeschool community, not a public or private school.
The parent remains responsible for his or her child’s homeschool education. Our weekly Community Day complements the education taking place at home by providing opportunities for instruction, discussion, presentations, hands-on learning, friendship, accountability, and community.
Our Campus Catalog specifically describes the parent as the child’s ultimate teacher.
Is 3030 a nonprofit organization?
Yes. 3030 Homeschool Community is a nonprofit, board-run organization built around service rather than profit.
3030 is operated through the volunteer efforts of our families. Our Guides and participating parents are not paid for teaching their classes. Families contribute their time, talents, skills, and gifts for the good of the community.
Our Campus Catalog states that community fees are not tuition, no one is paid, and families volunteer their time and talents for the good of 3030.
Our Rules & Policies likewise describe 3030 as a ministry to families in which parents teach one another’s children voluntarily rather than for compensation.
Who oversees 3030 Homeschool Community?
3030 is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Board is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operations of the community.
The Board also helps oversee policies, finances, community operations, safety, discipline, conflict resolution, enrollment expectations, and the overall direction of 3030.
Parents and Guides work together to make Community Day possible, but being parent-led does not mean 3030 operates without organizational leadership or accountability.
The Board provides that governance while families work together to carry out the mission of the community.
Who does 3030 serve?
3030 serves Christian homeschool families.
Our Statement of Purpose describes 3030 as a parent-led, classical, Christian education community meeting once a week in a safe environment.
Families joining 3030 should understand that our Christian faith is not simply an additional component of the program. It is foundational to how we approach education, relationships, character, service, leadership, and community life.
Is 3030 a drop-off community?
No. 3030 Homeschool Community is not a drop-off community.
This is one of the most important things for prospective families to understand before applying.
One parent from each family must remain on campus for the entire time that family’s children are participating in Community Day.
Parents work together to meet the day-to-day needs of the community. Our Rules & Policies require a parent from each family to remain on campus and to teach, co-teach, or provide classroom support each week.
Parents aren’t spectators.
Parents are part of 3030.
Some serve as Guides. Others co-Guide, assist in classrooms, supervise students, help with lunch, support activities, organize materials, assist with special events, or help meet other needs throughout the day.
3030 works because families serve together.
Do parents have to stay all day?
Yes.
A parent from each family is expected to remain on campus while his or her children are attending Community Day.
For families with students staying through the entire Community Day, this means parents should plan to be present for the entire day as well.
There are limited exceptions contained in our illness policy for certain well students in 7th grade and above when a parent or younger sibling is ill. In those circumstances, an eligible older student may attend under the responsibility of a designated parent already at Community Day.
These situations are exceptions—not an alternative drop-off arrangement.
When does 3030 meet?
3030 meets on Fridays for Community Day.
Grades K–3rd: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Our younger students finish their Community Day after lunch.
Grades 4th–9th: 8:00 AM–3:15 PM
Community begins promptly at 8:00 AM with assembly, including announcements, prayer, and worship. Families are expected to arrive on time.
What grades does 3030 serve?
The 2026–2027 3030 Campus Catalog includes programs from PreK through 9th grade, as well as a nursery for younger siblings.
Students are grouped into age-appropriate communities with individual names rather than simply being identified by grade number.
Our communities include Scouts, Rangers, Pathfinders, Trailblazers, Outlanders, Mountaineers, and Navigators.
What is Community Day?
Community Day is the day our families gather together.
It isn’t intended to replace the learning taking place at home during the week. Instead, Community Day provides opportunities for students to learn from other parents and Guides, participate in discussions, practice skills, present their work, complete hands-on activities, build friendships, and explore ideas together.
The specific structure varies by age group and course.
Students may participate in math, science, history and geography, literature, writing and grammar, logic and philosophy, Spanish, memory work, presentations, art, music, life skills, Socratic discussion, hands-on projects and experiments, special activities, and community events.
The goal is not simply to give students another day of school.
Community Day gives students an opportunity to engage with other people around what they are learning.
What happens at home during the week?
A significant portion of each student’s education takes place at home.
Community Day helps frame and support the upcoming week’s learning while parents continue teaching and overseeing their children’s education at home.
Depending on their age, students may have reading, writing, mathematics, projects, memory work, vocabulary, research, videos, presentations, or other assignments to complete before returning the following Friday.
As students grow older, the amount of independent work and preparation increases.
How much work should families expect at home?
Expectations vary considerably by age.
The Campus Catalog provides estimated weekly parental preparation or student work expectations for the different communities. Expectations gradually increase from the early elementary years into middle and high school, with older students completing significantly more work during the week.
Families should review the current Campus Catalog carefully before enrolling so they understand the expectations for their student’s particular community.
3030 is designed to complement a family’s homeschool—not replace the work that happens Monday through Thursday.
Does my student need to complete assignments before Friday?
For classes requiring preparation, yes.
Community Day works best when students arrive prepared.
This becomes increasingly important in the older grades. The Campus Catalog describes older students arriving with material completed and prepared to discuss ideas, discoveries, and questions.
Students who consistently prepare are able to participate more meaningfully in discussions and activities.
What is a Guide?
At 3030, the parents leading our classes are called Guides.
Students are led by volunteer parent Guides rather than paid classroom teachers. The Campus Catalog identifies the program as one in which students receive instruction from different parents in different subject areas.
Guides bring different skills, interests, backgrounds, and talents to our community.
They aren’t intended to replace the student’s homeschool parent. They come alongside families to help students learn, discuss, practice, investigate, and grow.
Will I eventually be expected to Guide a class?
Families should enter 3030 understanding that parent involvement is an important part of membership.
The Campus Catalog asks parents to volunteer as a Guide during their second year of attendance at 3030 Homeschool Community.
Throughout their time at 3030, parents may also serve through co-Guiding, classroom support, special activities, events, supervision, setup, cleanup, or other community responsibilities.
What is 3030’s educational approach?
3030 follows a classical, Christ-centered educational model.
Our goal is not education for academics alone. We seek excellence in character building, godliness, friendship, and education while helping students see God throughout what they study.
Younger students spend significant time developing foundational skills, memory, knowledge, and presentation abilities.
As students mature, their learning becomes increasingly conversational and discussion-based, requiring them to think critically, ask meaningful questions, participate in discussions, manage responsibilities, and take increasing ownership of their education.
What does 3030 want for its older students?
We want students to mature into increasingly responsible and independent learners.
By 7th grade, the Campus Catalog intentionally begins emphasizing greater student ownership, thoughtful questions, meaningful discussion, consistent effort, and personal responsibility for learning.
In 8th grade, that emphasis grows to include perseverance, self-discipline, time management, responsibility, critical thinking, and preparation for greater opportunities ahead.
Our goal is not simply for students to complete assignments.
We want them learning how to think, work diligently, take responsibility, grow in wisdom, and serve others well.
How does 3030 build relationships between different ages?
Students are placed into one of four community teams for the year.
The purpose extends beyond friendly competition. The team structure intentionally connects students who may not otherwise share classes.
We want younger children to have older students they can look up to, while older students learn to encourage and bring younger students alongside them.
We believe community becomes stronger when students don’t experience 3030 only within their own age group.
Is 3030 Christian?
Yes.
3030 is intentionally and unapologetically Christ-centered.
Our academic pursuits are grounded in the belief that knowledge should ultimately point us toward a deeper understanding of God and how we can serve Him.
Our Christian worldview influences our curriculum, relationships, discipline, conflict resolution, service, and community expectations.
Does my family need to agree with the 3030 Statement of Faith?
Yes.
Our Rules & Policies state that, in order to preserve the function and integrity of 3030 Homeschool Community and provide a Biblical model within the community, those participating in 3030 are expected to agree to and abide by our Statement of Faith.
Prospective families should carefully read the complete Statement of Faith and Rules & Policies before applying.
What worldview is used in science?
The 3030 Statement of Faith specifies that science classes are taught from a young-earth creationist point of view and affirms six literal 24-hour creation days in Genesis 1.
Families considering 3030 should understand this is part of our stated theological and educational framework.
Does 3030 accommodate students who learn differently?
Homeschooling gives parents flexibility to adapt their child’s learning at home.
Because parents remain their children’s primary educators, families may make appropriate adjustments to their at-home instruction.
We encourage open communication between parents and Guides when a student needs support in order to participate successfully in Community Day.
3030 is a homeschool community rather than a therapeutic, clinical, or special-education program, so families should discuss significant individual needs with leadership when considering whether the community can appropriately support their child.
What do you expect from parents?
Parent participation is essential.
Participating families should expect to have one parent remain on campus throughout their family’s Community Day; teach, co-teach, or support classes as assigned; remain actively involved in their children’s homeschool education; help students arrive prepared; fulfill agreed-upon responsibilities; communicate absences promptly; follow 3030 Rules & Policies; help care for shared facilities; participate in cleanup responsibilities; support our Statement of Faith; treat other families with respect; and be willing to serve the community.
Our Rules & Policies make clear that families work together to meet the day-to-day needs of 3030.
What do you expect from students?
We expect students to grow in responsibility according to their age and maturity.
Students should treat adults and peers respectfully, participate appropriately, follow instructions, come prepared for class, care for community property, and follow the 3030 Code of Conduct and Rules & Policies.
We aren’t expecting perfect children.
We are families growing and learning together.
Our Code of Conduct recognizes that both children and parents make mistakes while still calling families to intentionally teach and pursue godly behavior.
How does 3030 handle discipline?
Our goal is to combine loving correction, accountability, parental involvement, and restoration.
For repeated classroom disruption or policy violations, our Rules & Policies outline a progressive process beginning with a warning, followed by removal from class to remain with the student’s parent, and then—if needed—a meeting involving the student, parents, Guide, and Board members.
More serious behavior may require immediate action.
Families should review the complete Discipline and Conflict Policies for the specific procedures that apply.
How does 3030 handle conflict?
3030 asks families to approach conflict according to the principles of Matthew 18:15–17.
When conflict occurs between students or parents, those involved are expected to work toward resolving the matter biblically and restoring relationships. The Board is available to become involved when appropriate.
The Board also reserves the right to remove a student or family when circumstances outlined in the Rules & Policies warrant that action.
What safety policies are in place?
3030 takes the safety of children seriously.
Among our safety practices, adult volunteers should avoid being alone one-on-one with an unrelated child, and classroom doors should remain open when only one adult is present. Specific bathroom and toileting procedures are also outlined in the Rules & Policies.
Parents are also present on campus throughout Community Day, creating another important layer of supervision and accountability.
Can visitors attend Community Day?
Visits must be approved in advance.
Families should contact the Board President before inviting a visitor. Unknown adults or children should not arrive on campus without prior approval.
This helps maintain the safety and security of our students and families.
What happens if we’re absent?
Because 3030 depends on families filling teaching and support roles, regular attendance matters.
Families are asked to strive for no more than two planned absences per semester. Illness and emergency absences are treated separately.
Parents should notify the Board President as early as possible when they know they will be absent so arrangements can be made to cover their responsibilities.
What if someone in our family is sick?
3030 has specific illness policies designed to protect the larger community.
For example, vomiting or diarrhea within the previous 48 hours requires the family to remain home, and the Rules & Policies provide additional guidance concerning fever, lice, pink eye, unidentified rashes, and other symptoms.
Families should consult the complete Illness Absence Policy when deciding whether to attend.
What happens if Community Day is canceled because of weather?
For Friday inclement weather, 3030 follows Cumberland County school closings.
Weeks canceled because of weather are not made up, and middle and high school students may receive assignments to complete at home.
Is there a dress code?
Yes.
3030 maintains a dress code for both parents and students based on our desire to promote modesty, honor God, and provide a learning environment without unnecessary distraction.
Families should review the complete Dress Code in the Rules & Policies before attending.
What is the policy on phones and electronic devices?
Student phone use during assembly and class is restricted.
Calls, games, social media, and texting are not permitted during those times. Parents are also asked to refrain from phone use while teaching or assisting in class except as necessary. Device use during lunch and free time is discouraged because we want those times to foster relationships within the community.
Do families help clean?
Yes.
Caring for our meeting space is a shared responsibility.
Parents and students are expected to restore classrooms to their original condition after class, and every family participates in a rotating cleaning schedule so the facility is left ready for those who use it after us.
Service isn’t an extra at 3030. It is part of belonging to the community.
Are 3030 fees considered tuition?
No.
The Campus Catalog specifically states that family fees are not tuition. Fees help cover expenses associated with operating the community.
Annual family fees may cover items such as facility expenses, class materials, general community expenses, and supplies. Families may also be responsible for purchasing required books or curriculum materials.
Our goal is to provide homeschool community, fellowship, classes, and support as affordably as reasonably possible.
Families should refer to the current Campus Catalog and registration information for current-year fees and payment deadlines.
Are fees refundable?
According to the current Rules & Policies, all fees are nonrefundable.
Families should carefully review class descriptions, requirements, policies, fees, and expectations before registering.
Can we register for only one class?
3030 is structured around full-day family participation, rather than functioning as an à-la-carte class provider.
The Campus Catalog states that homeschooling families must be registered as a full-day 3030 Homeschool Community family in order to enroll in the listed classes.
This structure helps us build relationships and create a true community rather than simply providing individual classes.
Why does 3030 require so much parent participation?
Because the community belongs to all of us.
3030 isn’t built around paid instructors serving customers.
Parents are teaching, assisting, supervising, organizing, cleaning, encouraging, mentoring, and serving one another’s children.
That structure allows children to learn from adults with different gifts and experiences while keeping parents actively connected to their children’s education.
It also helps us create something difficult to reproduce in isolation:
A village of families intentionally investing in one another.
How is 3030 different from other homeschool communities?
Every homeschool community has its own mission and structure.
3030 is intentionally Christ-centered, parent-led, board-governed, volunteer-run, classical, relationship-focused, service-minded, and not a drop-off community.
Parents remain the primary educators. A Board of Directors provides organizational leadership and oversight. Families share their gifts and talents without receiving compensation for teaching. Parents remain on campus and actively serve during Community Day.
We want children and parents to know one another, serve one another, and grow together.
We aren’t simply asking:
“What can our family get from 3030?”
We’re also asking:
“How can our family help make 3030 stronger?”
What Is the Heart Behind 3030?
3030 Homeschool Community was born from a desire to meet the different needs of our children while preserving something homeschooling families deeply need:
Community.
We believe education should help our children know God more deeply, understand His world, develop wisdom and character, build meaningful friendships, and learn to use their gifts in service to others.
We believe parents are uniquely called to educate and disciple their children.
We also believe they don’t have to do it alone.
So we gather.
Parents teach. Students ask questions. Families help one another. Younger children watch the older ones. Older students learn to bring younger students alongside them.
We share our knowledge.
We share our gifts.
We carry responsibilities together.
And we keep pointing our children back toward the One from whom all knowledge ultimately comes.
God first.
Parents remain the primary educators.
Families work together.
Students learn to think.
Older students learn to take responsibility.
Everyone learns to serve.
That’s the community we’re building at 3030 Homeschool Community.
Interested in Joining 3030?
Before applying, prospective families should carefully review our Campus Catalog, Rules & Policies, Statement of Faith, class descriptions and requirements, and current fees and registration information.
Joining 3030 is a commitment for the whole family, not simply enrollment for a student.
If our mission, faith, educational approach, and commitment to family participation resonate with your family, we’d love for you to learn more.
Come learn with us. Grow with us. Serve with us.