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We welcome lower elementary (grades K4-2), upper elementary (grades 3-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12) students. We understand that grade levels are fluid, so we work closely with our parents to ensure that each child is appropriately placed based on his or her abilities and social development.

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Our year begins in August and ends in May. We meet every other Tuesday at a local church near Paris Mountain State Park where we rent space. Classes are held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a lunch break afterward. Recess and club activities follow and conclude by 1:30 p.m. Optional field trips are scheduled outside of our normal class schedule.

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Include Collective is parent-led, and dropping off of students is not allowed. A parent or guardian must attend all meetings with his/her child and provide volunteer services in various capacities throughout the year. Parents are expected to take an active role in facilitating class activities and are encouraged to share their talents and skills with our students. 

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No, Include Collective does not allow part-time memberships. Our classes are carefully planned and resourced with the expectation that members will attend all scheduled meetings.

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Include is a supplemental, enrichment collective, and we do not deliberately teach academic subjects or use specific academic curriculum(s). We do incidentally touch on areas such as history, science, and writing as we participate in group activities and provide special interest classes and clubs. Our classroom materials and resources present facts, principles, models, and theories recommended by the majority of practicing experts within their fields of study.

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We offer age-appropriate, enrichment classes and activities for lower elementary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school students. These often include guest presenters of civic-related and special interest topics such as wildlife, history, and personal safety. In the past, our classes have included literature, drama, writing, science, art, cultural topics, and physical education.

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Include Collective welcomes all faiths without preference and requires no statement of faith. While religious content may be introduced from a cultural, historical, sociological, or anthropological perspective, classes and other activities include no religious teachings or practices.

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New and returning members pay an annual $25 per family registration fee. Dues for the 2025-2026 academic year are $120 per student, per semester. After applying sibling discounts, our per semester dues are:

1 student- $120

2 students- $228

3 students- $324

4+ Students- $408

Optional field trips may require additional fees.

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We have spaces available for grades K4-12 for the spring 2026 academic term. Prospective new members are required to visit with our group prior to submitting a membership application. We look forward to meeting with you and your children as you consider whether Include Collective may be a good fit for your family. You may request a visit HERE.