FAQ

$100 per family, per semester for each week day that you commit to (Note: The cost is not $100 per day, but $100 for the entire semester if you only come one of the days, or $200 if your family wants to attend Tuesday and Thursday for the entire Semester). 

Example: 

Tuesday Only   = $100 for 14 weeks

Thursday Only = $100 for 14 weeks 

Tues. & Thurs.  = $200 for 14 weeks 

This covers our basic expenses such as classroom materials, curriculum, printing and general operating costs. 

Some classes have minor additional fees and recommend specific textbooks (mostly middle and high school). 

We want to ensure that all families have the opportunity to be a part of a community. If you need assistance in paying your enrollment cost, please indicate on your enrollment form. 

We start out the morning together with prayer, the pledge, scripture memorization, and announcements. From there parents and children head to their classes for the morning (there is typically a rotation of 4 classes). Occasionally, after the fourth period, families have the option to stay for lunch in the cafeteria, meet at Chieftain Park for lunch when the weather permits or leave for the day. On special occasions we end our day with a special celebration, activities/crafts or pizza parties.

We think it’s important that parents are involved and in full control of their children's main education. However, we want to be here to help in anyway we can. 

Both days all students will have a Bible class. Tuesday has a Science emphasis, while Thursday has a History, Geography direction. Each day then also has varying electives depending on which day the lead teacher chooses to teach. 

We hope this is helpful to your families by doing experiments and fun learning together! 

We also try to engage all ages with fun and interesting classes that may not be a part of a normal home curriculum, such as Art, Spanish, PE, Sign Language, Graphic Design, Photography, etc. Please note that these class choices greatly depend on what the families that attend Shema, desire to teach! 

You don't have to lead teach any class until you feel comfortable. But, You can do it! 

Every parent/guardian is assigned to serve in a classroom to be a helper, regardless. Our enrollment form also asks about your background, passion, experience and the ages you love working with. All moms are assigned to help in classes while their children are in their classes for 3 class periods, with one class period to be used as a break to fellowship and get to know the other Shema families. 

Please note that all lead teachers must agree with the Shema statement of faith. 

Currently Shema does not have any paid staff, but is subject to change in the future as needed. Shema is currently an all volunteer operation including the board and leadership  teams. 

Fall Semester: August 18 or 20, 2026 - December 2026

Spring Semester: January 2026 - May 2026

Infant - Pre-K - Schedule may include Story time, Sensory, Snack, Music, 

Calendar time, Free Play, Motor Skills, Handwriting, P.E., etc.

           Tuesdays - Science Focus 

Kindergarten - Bible, Zoology, P.E., Life Skills 

First Grade - Bible, Zoology, PE, TBD

Second Grade - Bible, Zoology, PE, STEM Ocean Exploration

Third Grade - Bible, Zoology, PE, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Logic or STEM Ocean Exploration

Fourth Grade - Bible, Zoology, PE, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Logic or Drama 

Fifth Grade - Bible, Zoology, PE, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Logic or Drama 

Middle School -Bible, Zoology, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Logic or Drama

HighSchool - Bible, Biology, Lab, ELA and Afternoon Option of American Sign Language

           Thursdays - History 

Kindergarten - Bible, , PE & Spanish    

First Grade -  Bible, PE, Our World, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Art or Spanish

Second Grade -  Bible, PE, Our World, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Art or Spanish

Third Grade - Bible, Geography, PE, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Lego or Typing

Fourth Grade - Bible, Wax Museum/History, PE, ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Home Ec or Typing 

Fifth Grade - Bible, Wax Museum/History, PE,  ELECTIVE OPTIONS: Home Ec or Typing 

Middle School - Bible, Mystery of History, Civics, Health

HighSchool -  Bible, Government, Health, TBD

Note: Infant, Toddler & Preschool classes are available for siblings in kindergarten and up.

Updated: 2/25/2025