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Cottage Garden accepts new members based on the number of additional adults needed for the co-op to operate in the coming school year. We are seeking people who love the Lord Jesus, who want to develop relationships with other Christians and serve them, and who want their children to grow up to serve the Lord.

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Not necessarily. We often do need individuals who are comfortable teaching, but we also need people who are willing to serve in other capacities as well. This could include being a teacher's assistant, a preschool helper, or someone who helps clean the building. There are many ways you can help!

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Cottage Garden meets three out of every four Mondays each month during the school year, which begins in mid-August and ends in late April. We have an extended break between semesters for the month of December.  Older students can expect assignments to complete on our "off" weeks and during the extended Christmas break.

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No.  Cottage Garden is a working co-op, with each family contributing to the success of the school. All families must have at least one parent on-site working during the school day every Monday.

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No. You may only bring your own children, or those for whom you are the legal guardian.

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You are making a serious commitment to all of the families within the organization. You will receive some wonderful benefits by being a member, but you will also be relinquishing some of your personal freedoms, such as the freedom to drop out during the school year. As a member, you will be plugged into a key service position. It will be very difficult for the co-op to replace you after the year starts, so please carefully weigh the benefits and potential costs for your family in making this commitment for the school year . 

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If you are still interested in Cottage Garden after reading the policy form, please allow us the opportunity to get to know you better by answering the questions below. Please make sure to push the "send" button after you have completed all required fields.  You will receive an confirmation email very shortly.  We deeply regret that we cannot bring every individual who wants to join Cottage Garden into the co-op, but space is unfortunately limited.

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Girls

Dresses must be no shorter than the tip of their middle fingertips. Shorts or tights must be worn under skirts or dresses for the dance floor. No slits past the tip of their middle fingers. Dresses, must have modest bodices: no necklines and/or revealing cleavage below the natural bra line, no side or front cut-outs in the dresses below the natural bra line, and no backless dresses.

Guys

Tops – Collared or Button-Down Shirt. Pants - Dress Slacks or Dress Jeans. No faded or ripped jeans.

Dress code will be checked at the door, and you will be asked to change or leave if your clothing is not appropriate.