To register online, follow these steps:

1. Create a new account (if necessary)
2. Login to the site

Once you are logged in, follow the instructions on the registration site.

If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the GHPAC Webmaster.

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact the Registration Coordinator.

Please see Tuition and Fees for specific program costs. Comparable musical instruction would normally cost $1,000 to $1,700 for one school year per student.

The early registration deadline for the Spring 2011 semester is 12/11/2010. The final registration deadline for Spring 2011 is 12/18/2010.
 
A late fee of $50 will be added to any account not paid in full (or postmarked) by 12/18/2010. The account must be paid in full (or payment arrangements made) by the first day of classes or that family will not be allowed to participate in the Co-op that semester.

Registration is now offered online only. For more information, contact the Registration Coordinator.

 

(Counting the Costs before Committing)

1. Fundraising: All families are encouraged to participate in fundraising to help with the costs of running the co-op. 50% of the funds raised by a particular family are applied directly to that family's tuition for the next semester; 25% goes into a building fun; 25% is divided between the music and theater co-ops for use in special purchases. See Tuition and Fees for more information.
2. Instruments: Parents are responsible for providing band or strings instruments for their children. The co-op owns some band instruments that are rented inexpensively ($50 per semester) on a first come, first served basis. Rhythm band instruments and recorders are provided by the co-op.
3. Music Stand: Parents are responsible for obtaining a black, folding music stand for each student playing a band instrument, strings, or recorder.
4. Uniforms: Students in the music program need black pants or skirt and a white shirt (with buttons, long or short sleeves, and a collar) for the concert held once a semester and for any special performances. Black jackets or vests will be issued to all band and strings students prior to performances. Dance and drama costumes will be decided by those teachers, but will be kept at a minimal cost.
5. Curriculum: Curriculum will be decided upon by the class teacher and may include Christian-themed material.
6. Attendance: Parents are required to attend the co-op days and will be assigned jobs to do. Exceptions to this rule are as follows:
   1. At Home Option: Upon request and with board approval, parents with babies under 6 months and parents with special needs siblings may have jobs assigned to them that they can do at home. Those parents will need to have an adult present at the co-op who will be responsible for their child(ren).
   2. Illness: When the parent or a sibling is ill, the healthy student(s) may attend without the parent. The parent will need to have another adult responsible for their child(ren). The Volunteer Coordinator will need to be notified as soon as possible when the parent will be absent so that a replacement can be found for the parent's co-op job.
   3. Attendance will be taken in the performing classes. Students who miss four (4) classes will not be allowed to perform with the group and will be asked to not participate when the class is preparing for the concert. Exceptions are by board approval only.
   4. Children not enrolled in the co-op may only attend classes or nursery with board approval.
7. Registration: We offer online registration only.
   1. Early Registration: A discount of $10 is given for those whose registration is completed and tuition postmarked by the posted cut-off date.
   2. Registration Deadline: Tuition must be postmarked by this date to avoid the $50 late fee.
8. Parent Meetings: We have a mandatory parents' meeting before the start of each semester to facilitate communication.
9. Statement of Commitment: The co-op flourishes as the students flourish. All students (other than nursery children) and parents are required to sign a Statement of Commitment. For students participating in band, strings, and recorder classes, this will include a commitment to practice five (5) days per week. Practicing regularly is imperative for steady progress to occur.
10. Medical Release Form: All parents are required to sign a medical release form annually. We hope to never need to use these, but just in case...
11. Drop-outs: Due to the amount of planning involved in making a co-op work and the hardship placed on remaining members when someone drops out, we ask that families commit for at least a full semester.
12. Tuition Costs: $100 family fee (paid once per family per semester), plus $10 per class per semester for each child registering for music classes. Theater classes are $20 per class per semester per child. Work credits for certain co-op jobs will apply to the next semester's tuition.
13. Refunds: Because the tuition pays for materials ordered in advance, and because of the amount of planning that begins as soon as someone registers, there will be no refunds. Please carefully consider your commitment before registering.

Parents who register late (after the registration deadline) are responsible for the following:

1. Get permission from teachers to register late. Contact the Registration Coordinator for information.
2. Register online and pay tuition by the first day of classes.
3. Obtain supplies/music already ordered by the teachers.
4. Obtain instruments and music stands for children, if needed.
5. Attend MANDATORY Parents' meeting. See schedule for specific information.
6. Pay the $50 late fee.