Frequently Asked Questions

• General Legacy Questions
• Registration Questions
• General Homeschooling Questions
• Parent Absence Policy Questions

 

General Legacy Questions

 

Q. When do you meet?

A. We meet on Thursdays, from September to June, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. You choose which classes you would like to attend during those hours. Your family does not have to attend classes all day.

 

Q. Can I come visit?

A. Yes! Come by any time Legacy is in session. Stop by the information table in the front lobby on the main floor to sign in, receive a name tag, ask questions, and receive information.

 

Q. Can I join Legacy mid-year?

A. Yes, Legacy is currently accepting new families. Please see Registration for details on how to register.

 

Q. Which classes have openings?

A. The Class Schedule shows possible openings. Please contact the facilitator for each class to verify.

 

Q. Is there a minimum age for my children?

A. No.

 

Q. Can I drop my child off at Legacy and run errands while class is in session?

A. No. Parents must remain at Legacy with their children at all times.

 

Q. What happens if it snows?

A. In case of inclement weather, closure information will be posted on the home page of this web site.

 

 

Registration Questions

 

Q. What is a "returning family"?

A. At the time of registration, a family is considered to have returning status if the family: 1) has registered prior to January 31 of the year registration takes place; 2) is actively participating in Legacy at the time of registration; and 3) is current on all class tuition for current and previous years.

 

Q. What is a "new family"?

A. A new family is one that completes a Registration Contract between February 1 and the date of registration.

 

Q. Is the registration fee refundable?

A. If none of the children in your family are confirmed in any class upon registration, you may request a refund upon withdrawing from Legacy. If just one child is confirmed in just one class, then the registration fee becomes nonrefundable.

 

Q. Is tuition refundable?

A. No. The first month’s tuition is nonrefundable once it has been submitted to the facilitator to reserve your child’s spot. Also, when a student drops a Legacy class during the year, tuition is owed for 4 weeks of class from the date notice of withdrawal is given to the facilitator.

 

Q. Is the materials fee refundable?

A. No. The materials fee is nonrefundable once it has been submitted to the facilitator to reserve your child's spot. Also, when a student drops a Legacy class during the year, they forgo their materials fee.

 

Q. When are jobs assigned?

A. Facilitator jobs are assigned in May; all other jobs are assigned in August.

 

Q. How do I drop a class?

A. To drop a class, notify the class facilitator.

 

Q. How do I drop all classes at Legacy?

A. To drop all classes, notify each class facilitator. In addition, please notify the Registration Director at info@legacyhc.org that your family will no longer be attending Legacy.

 

 

General Homeschooling Questions

 

Q. What are the "required subjects" homeschoolers must teach according to state law?

A. The answer is in RCW 28A.225010(4): instruction in the basic skills of occupational education, science, mathematics, language, social studies, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, and the development of an appreciation of art and music.

 

Q. What are the state approved standardized tests?

A. Follow this link for more information.

 

Q. Do I have to tell anyone I am homeschooling?

A. Yes. State law requires you to file a "declaration of intent" with your local school district by September 15, or within two weeks of the beginning of the quarter, semester, or trimester. (RCW 28A200.010(1)). You can obtain a blank declaration of intent from your school district.

 

 

Parent Absence Policy Questions

 

Q. What counts as one parent absence?
A. A Parent Absence is defined as any instance in which someone other than one of the parents or permanent legal guardians listed on the Registration Contract has responsibility for any of the children listed on the Registration Contract for all or part of a day at Legacy, and each instance must be documented as one of the three exceptions.

Q. Can my parent, cousin, brother, or sister bring my child to Legacy if I am sick or out of town?
A. Extended family members are not allowed to come in place of a parent other than pursuant to the Parent Absence Policy.

Q. Can one of my older children bring my younger children to Legacy?
A. If the older child is at least 18 years old and is not a current student at Legacy, they may bring the younger children to Legacy. This absence must follow the Parent Absence Policy guidelines and will count as one of the 3 allowed excused absences.

Q. What if someone in my family has a long-term medical situation (such as but not limited to cancer, terminal illness, major surgery) where I need to be available to go and help take care of them? Do I still only get 3 excused absences?
A. This type of situation will be reviewed by the Legacy board on a case by case basis.

Q. What if my parent (my children’s grandparent) is the person that regularly brings my children to Legacy? Will that still be allowed?
A. This type of situation will be reviewed by the Legacy board on a case by case basis.

Q. What if I or one of my children gets sick during the day on Legacy and I need to leave? Can I do that?
A. Yes provided that all of the steps are followed for an excused parent absence, including having the Parent Off Site form completely filled out and signed. This will count as one of your 3 absences.

Q. What happens if I use all of my 3 absences and now one of my kids is sick and I have a child that must be at Legacy, can I have another excused absence?
A. No, each family is given 3 excused absences. For this reason, we cannot stress enough the need for discernment in applying this exemption to your family’s situation.

 

 

 

Content last updated 2/21/2012