Behavioral Expectations 

Behavioral expectations describe the basic skills and behaviors a student needs to participate successfully in classes. We will work with parents to explore strategies that may make participation possible. If a student is not able to meet these expectations, they may not be able to attend classes.

Please note: tuition cannot be refunded if the child is unable to attend.

Once behavioral expectations are met, the Code of Conduct outlines the rules students are expected to follow (see here).

We are truly delighted to serve homeschool families, and we want every student to have a positive, successful experience. Our classes are designed as group-learning environments, which means we are not always able to provide the same individualized accommodations that are possible at home. To help ensure a good fit, we encourage parents to make enrollment decisions based on their child’s comfort and experience in similar group settings such as library programs, Sunday school, co-ops, or camps.

Please read class descriptions carefully and consider the following common challenges that may prevent students from meeting classroom behavior expectations:

[Preschool]

  • Difficulty separating from a parent
  • Inability to quietly pay attention for about ten minutes
  • Frequent resistance to redirection
  • Difficulty following directions

[6–13-year-olds]

  • Inability to quietly pay attention for about fifteen minutes
  • Frequent interruptions or side conversations
  • Difficulty following directions
  • Difficulty working cooperatively in small groups

[14–18-year-olds]

  • Frequent interruptions or side conversations
  • Difficulty working cooperatively in groups
  • Unwillingness to participate fully (chronic tardiness, repeated breaks, leaving early, etc.)

Sadly, it is no longer fiscally responsible for us to offer full refunds as routinely as we have in the past. Such a policy carries a significant cost: while approximately 88% of our classes are full at the start of the semester, only about 62% remain full by the fifth week. These changes are rarely related to class quality and instead reflect shifts in family decisions. This pattern results in:

  • Lost opportunities for other homeschool families who might have taken those spots.
  • Increased administrative burden, including additional communication, careful decision-making, and extensive bookkeeping.
  • Reduced revenue, which affects our ability to sustain high-quality programming.

 We appreciate your understanding and willingness to work with us to continue to make the Omaha Homeschool Learning Center a success.