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Welcome
James River Cobblestones is not a school, nor are we accredited by any state or national educational agency. Our classes are designed to enhance each participating student's home school experience - not replace it.
Cobblestones is a unique blend of traditional and non-traditional learning methods offered to enhance and enrich your homeschool journey; just as cobblestones along a well worn path are all different, so are our children and their learning styles. As we strive to "come alongside" you on your homeschooling path, we want to be your homeschool helper no matter how you choose to "do school" - whether you choose "unschooling", "outschooling", or "inschooling"; as long as your goals are to teach your children to love the Lord God with all their heart and soul and strength, we encourage you to join us and our Cobblestones Community.
We are currently offering classes on Mondays and Thursdays in Powhatan. Our classes meet from September – May each year.
Our classes feature weekly lesson plans with coordinating weekly homework. All the planning is done for you! Classes offer the benefits and flexibility of multi-age classroom style learning. Students are taught in small group settings, with lots of hands-on learning and individual attention from caring teachers. Students are responsible for completing their work assignments at home, with parental help as needed. Please note that our instructors do not have specific training for teaching students with learning disabilities or certifications for administering medical care.
FAQ's
Where do classes meet?
Powhatan Christian Fellowship
3308 Pleasants Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
What qualifications do your tutors hold?
Our tutors come from a wide variety of backgrounds with numerous talents. They share a love for Christ and a commitment to teach Biblical principles in all subject areas. Most are either currently homeschooling or have adult children who were homeschooled. Look for information about indivdual qualifications on the Class Instructors page. All adults who work directly with students have passed a background check. Please note that our tutors do not have specific training for teaching students with learning disabilities or certifications for administering medical care.
When are you in session?
Our fall session begins in September. Full courses will run September – May (3-week break in December & 1- week spring break). We may also offer additional fall and spring extracurricular classes. Class duration will be as noted on Cobblestones schedule. Class dates will be listed on the website calendar - please note holidays and/or teacher days.
How much does it cost to be a member?
There is a one time *non-refundable membership fee of $50 per FAMILY per year, payable online to the James River Home School Foundation (JRHSF). Online payment is required with this application. In addition there is a required student registration fee of $30 per student for the first 3 students. There is no additional registration fee for 4 or more students. Registration usually begins in March and ends in September.
*Membership fees are non-refundable UNLESS:
- the class you enrolled in is cancelled
- you are denied membership for any reason
What do classes cost?
Class prices vary and are paid directly to the teachers and can be found under Class Descriptions. You can then click the class you're interested in to see all the class details.
How do I enroll and register for a class or classes with Cobblestones?
To enroll in any Cobblestone class(es) you must first request membership in our Cobblestones Community. Class registration can only take place after your membership to this group has been approved and family membership and student registration fees are paid. Once you are logged into the secure site as a member you can sign-up for classes.
Family Membership Fees: $50.00
Student Registration Fees: $30 (for first 3 students - no additional fees for 4 or more students)
Once you are a member, simply go to the Class Registration tab, click on the class(es) you are interested in and you will be able to register any of your children from the drop down class menu. It's that easy! Remember, class sizes are limited, but there is a waiting list you can add your name to. Also, if additional classes are added you will be notified.
Membership fees are non-refundable UNLESS:
- the class you enrolled in is cancelled
- you are denied membership for any reason
Membership and Class Registration
So....How do I become a member and register for classes?
If you have checked out the list of classes offered (you can click the class to see all the class details, including the cost); then you can check out our Instructors here. If you are sure you want to enroll in one or more classes, you need to join our Cobblestones Community. Family Membership Applications are currently closed.
Membership in this site is private for families currently attending or registering for Cobblestones classes. There is a one time *non-refundable membership fee of $50.00 per FAMILY per year, payable online to the James River Home School Foundation (JRHSF). Online payment is required with this application. In addition there is a required student registration fee of $30 per student for the first 3 students. There is no additional registration fee for 4 or more students.
As this is a closed community, class registration can only take place after your membership to this group has been approved and membership fees are paid. Once you are logged into the secure site as a member you can sign-up for classes. All membership and student registration fees must be received prior signing up to a classs.
Membership fees are non-refundable UNLESS:
- the class you enrolled in is cancelled
- you are denied membership for any reason
Parents must be in compliance with the homeschool laws for the State of Virginia.
Please see our "FAQs" about membership, class registration, and other related questions. You can also contact our Academy Director at [email protected].
Thanks for your interest in James River Cobblestones.