Cornerstone Cooperative

A Little About Cornerstone Cooperative...

Cornerstone is a family-oriented, Christian homeschool co-op committed to learning and growing together with like-minded believers who are dedicated to God’s Word and supporting each other in both education and life. We seek to partner with families who are interested in gathering together to support one other’s unique homeschool calling, and to build community as we follow God's will. 

Our community strives to  encourage life-long learning, build up Godly character, and create lasting friendships through the wisdom of the Lord. In addition, Cornerstone Cooperative provides educational, social, and extracurricular activities, field trips, support, and enrichment for our Membership. We believe that God has called us to be a community of families living out a vibrant faith that blesses our world through serving and loving one another.

Cornerstone Co-op is a private, board-run, membership only homeschool group that offers academic and extracurricular classes for Kindergarten – High School grades (with nursery and preschool opportunities for the younger siblings of our enrolled students). While co-op is not a replacement for the parent as the teacher at home, we do offer classes that enhance or supplement what is being studied at home. Each semester, we offer an array of fun and educational classes utlizing parents' God-given passions, talents and abilities.

We are parent-led and do not have any drop-off options. As such, each and every parent has an important role and is vital to making each co-op day run smoothly. We require all parents commit to 3 hours of service as either a teacher, assistant, hall monitor, nursery worker, etc.  We also have opportunities to give the morning devotional and for teens to serve on the worship team during chapel.  

We currently meet on Mondays in Seymour and Tuesdays in Maryville. Families have the option to attend just one campus or both campuses, whichever meets their needs best.

If you are interested in joining our homeschool community, please follow the steps for admissions.  

"Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it".  -Proverbs 22:6

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

 The Application for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! 

Before applying to Cornerstone, please prayerfully consider the year-long commitment that you wish to make. The success of our co-op takes the faithful commitment of every member to make it possible. Be sure to read our Statement of Faith, our FAQs, and our Eligibility Requirements before submitting an application. 

1.  Read our Statement of Faith.

1.  Complete online application HERE.

2.  Complete background check HERE.

3.  Have your pastor complete the reference form HERE, and ask him to email it to [email protected].

4.  Await an introductory phone call from our Admissions Team.

5.  Applicants moving forward in the process will be invited to a visit day and then scheduled for a family interview.

Membership Details:

Our year-long membership allows your family to participate in activities such as:

• Field trips

• Parties

• Dances

• Teen Events (ages 13+)

• School photos & Yearbook

• Moms' Night Out

• Online community

• Co-Op Classes

Prior to requesting membership, read the Statement of Faith, FAQs and other pertinent membership information on our website found under the 'About Us' tab. If you find Cornerstone to be a good fit for your family according to the following eligibility requirements, follow the instructions below to begin the process of becoming a member:

Eligibility Requirements (excerpt from the handbook):

• Attending parent(s) must be in agreement with Cornerstone’s Statement of Faith.

• Families must be homeschooling according to Tennessee Home School law.

• Oldest child in the family must be at least 5 years old at the beginning of the semester. 

• Attending children must attend with their own parent or legal guardian. 

• Primary (attending) parent(s) must complete a background check.  If the background check precludes a potential member from being eligible to work with children, membership will be denied and no refunds given.

Membership Fees

• Membership fee: $35/year per family

• Semester Fee: $65/semester per family (Additional fees apply to each class and will be paid to teachers directly to cover supplies.)

• All fees are non-refundable.

Memberships run from June 1st to May 31st each year and must be renewed annually.