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BRANCHES claims no responsibility for information that may have changed or been miscommunicated.
INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAMS | |
in The East and South San Francisco Bay Area Christian
Homeschool Community |
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Name (link to website) |
City |
email address |
Tuition Fees
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Registration |
Open Enrollment
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Classes Available? |
Field Trips |
Meetings Req / Yr |
Testing Available? |
CHEA Member? |
HSLDA Required? |
HSLDA
GroupRate? |
Faith Statement? |
Baymonte Christian School |
Scotts Valley |
BarbaraLck
@aol.com |
135/s
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200/f 25/o
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Open year round
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G5 & up Sports
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yes
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4
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SAT Req.
for GR 3-8
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yes
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yes
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no
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no
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Bethel Christian Academy |
Fremont |
Bethel (510) 795-1234
Bethel Inquiry |
225/f
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60/1 25/o
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Open year round
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PE
Gr3-up
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yes
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4
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SAT
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yes
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recommended
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no
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yes
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Bridge Academy |
San Jose |
dag5bridge
@juno.com |
200/f
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50/o 100/f before May10
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May to Sept
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Co-op Program
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yes
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4
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SAT
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yes
|
yes
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yes
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no
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Cameron Academy www.CameronAcademy.com |
Concord |
cameronacademy
@juno.com |
350/f
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75/1
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Summer
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Depends on year
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yes
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4-7
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PASS
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Fremont Christian School www.FremontChristian.com |
Fremont |
FCSISPAdmin@att.net |
285/f |
100/f 25/o
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April to July |
For Add'l Fee
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yes
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4
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HEWITT
SAT
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yes
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recommended
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yes
|
yes
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HIS Academy www.hisacademy.com |
ContraCostaCo |
mail@hisacademy.com |
Donation Tax deductible
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Summer |
yes
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yes
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1 with monthly contacts
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SAT
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no
|
yes
|
yes
|
yes
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Mayflower
Academy ** |
Fremont |
homekeeper@hotmail.com |
175/f
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40/o
|
Open year round
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no
|
yes
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1st with
Info mtgs avail
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IOWA
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no
|
yes
|
yes
|
no
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Pioneer Family Academy |
San Jose/Campbell |
Pioneer Family (408) 265-4386 |
90/f
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10/s
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>June 1 to Aug 31
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no
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no
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1
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SAT
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Eagle Academy |
Sonora |
fullquiver9@mlode.com |
/yr
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25/o
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July 1 to Sept 15 also mid-November and mid-January
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no
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occasionally
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4 + a one-time orientation meeting
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no |
yes
|
yes
|
yes
|
yes
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Celebration Academy |
Livermore |
(925) 277-4313 ext 4
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80/f
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35/f 40/o
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June 1 to Sept 1
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yes
by interest
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yes
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4
|
no
|
no
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yes
|
possibly
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yes
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Christian Community Schools |
Fremont |
(510) 651-KIDS
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255/f
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Add 75 after Sept 15 40/o
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Aug 1 to Sept 1
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yes
Limited electives
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yes
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2
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IOWA Req. Gr3-8 /s
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Harvest Christian Academy |
Livermore |
k3nlgowen@juno.com
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350/f
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60/s (disc for 2+ children)
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Ends mid Aug.
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yes
by interest
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yes
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10
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no
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yes
|
yes
|
yes
|
yes
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Royal Oaks |
Concord |
Royal Oaks (925) 827-4667 |
150/f
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Add 75 after July 1
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Open year round
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no
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no
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-0-
-
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PASS
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Sonrise Christian Academy |
Livermore |
(925)373-2161 |
55/f first year
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50/f subsequent yr
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May
|
no
|
yes
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3
|
no
|
yes
|
yes
|
no
|
yes
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Willow Creek Christian Academy and Resource Center |
Walnut Creek |
WCChristianAcdmy@aol.com |
Tuition Varies
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Tuition Varies
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Open year round
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yes
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yes
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4
|
no
|
yes
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recommended
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yes
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yes
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** Operated by members of BRANCHES. (Fee code: f=per family, s=per student, o=other or one time)
BRANCHES claims no responsibility for information that may have
changed or been miscommunicated.
If you need a support group other than BRANCHES,
or if you desire information on different schools,
contact CHEA of California, at (562)-864-2432.
There are a few other things you need to remember about this report:
· Most of the schools require HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense
Association) membership; If the ISP you choose does not offer a group discount,
you still qualify for the HSLDA discount if you are a CHEA member.
· YOU ARE URGED TO JOIN HSLDA! If you were to be hauled
into court, an adverse ruling would affect all of us, and the authorities
are much more likely to pursue court action with a family NOT associated
with HSLDA. BRANCHES has application forms for you.
· "Fees" are divided into Tuition, Registration, and Other Fees.
The notes mean: /f=fee per family; /s=fee per student; /one-time=application
fee; (HS)=High School.
· These do not usually include fees for excursions, testing,
etc., except as noted.
· Each program has unique people, events and facilities; price
alone may not be your best indicator. Some schools have discounts for multiple
children or early registration; call for details if you have further questions
on cost.
· "Meetings" refer to face-to-face contacts; each school has
different requirements about staying in touch throughout the school year.
· Testing is mandatory in some programs, optional in others.
Expect additional fee.
· Prices are subject to change without notice.
Below are some additional comments from the schools:
BETHEL |
Curriculum counseling. SAT testing is required in spring.
Support group-like atmosphere. Grades K-12; enrollment limited to 24 families. |
BRIDGE |
Our program is designed to provide academic support services and a
formal accountability for families of all ages, especially those desiring
to home school through high school. We are committed
to high quality, individualized, Christian education. |
CELEBRATION |
Enrollment limited to 40 families. Support group environment. Curriculum counseling. |
COMMUNITY |
Support atmosphere. Newsletter. Curriculum counseling. Weekly park day. Mom’s Night Out. |
EAGLE |
Grades 1 – 12. 8th and 12th Grade Graduation. Student and faculty ID cards, work permits, all families receive a handbook. Groups meet in Hayward, Modesto, and Sonora areas. |
HARVEST |
Enrollment limited to 15 families. Public speaking classes offered. Additional fees for Grades 9-12. |
FREMONT |
Campus classes include Jr/Sr High School classes and Music & Band
for G3-12; these are subject to availability and cost extra. |
HIS |
This is a faith ministry supported by contributions. This is a family-oriented program and fathers are expected to actively participate as leaders as well as in various activities. Informational meetings held May, June and July. |
MAYFLOWER |
We cater to each individual family's needs. Informative meetings
are offered, but attendance is not mandatory. Support for Christian
parents in building a strong moral foundation based on scriptural principles.
Field trips, Annual School Portraits, and& Scholastic Book Club offered.
Tuition payable in installments. |
ROYAL OAKS |
Offers the basics for an ISP (record keeping and curriculum counseling). Families are ncouraged to join a support group to supplement their home education experiences. |
SONRISE |
Enrollment limited to 30 families; Co-op environment (ISP responsibilities are distributed among all the members). Grades K-8. |
WILLOW CREEK |
We are a Private, Christian ISP for Home Educators; We offer many services such as record keeping, curriculum counseling, parent education, Academy classes, etc. In addition, we have an extensive Resource Center containing an abundance of curriculum, video and audio tapes, science equipment, math manipulatives, unit study boxes, copier, laminator and much more. Please contact us for an informational packet and application. |
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