HomeGrown
Christian Learning Center
HomeGrown was founded by two former public school educators in southern Iowa, Jamie Porter and Alena Phillips. The idea began with a dream of teaching students in a way where kids were allowed to be kids, where they were learning skills to help them become successful adults, where they learn the truth about the world and about God, and where families were involved and invested in their child's academic success. The pair shared their dream with Pastor Danny at the Osceola First Christian Church and he encouraged them to act on their ideas. They quickly formed a team and began brainstorming how to make this dream a reality. HomeGrown Christian Learning Center opened for instruction on September 5, 2023!
HomeGrown is NOT a school by any legal definition applicable in the State of Iowa. Rather, it is a private, non-profit organization that provides educational assistance to children and families operating within Iowa's definition of "competent private instruction". HomeGrown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating as an educational support organization, not a school. In the forseeable future, HomeGrown does not intend to pursue state or private accreditation as a school, nor does it anticipate receiving any state, federal, or local government funding.
HomeGrown Mission: To empower families to develop a love of learning that is rooted in the truth of God’s word.
HomeGrown Vision:
Educate students through the truth of God’s word using a curriculum that is non denominational and centered around the Bible.
Partner with parents to assist them in taking an active role in their child’s education.
Develop a sense of belonging by collaborating with members of the Osceola community.
Who: Children ages 5-12 (currently accepting 20 students)
What: Christian homeschool assistance program
When/Where:
Start date: Sept. 3, 2024
Monday-Thursday: 8:00-12:00 Core Learning
Monday-Thursday: 12:00-4:30 Cooperative Learning
Friday: Community Service Day (parent-led)
Multi-Age Classrooms: Children will be in a classroom with students of various ages. There will be about 10 students per classroom. We will divide classrooms based on initial assessments done at the beginning of the school year.
Community: Families will engage in community service every Friday. We will also be inviting community members to share their hobbies with us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm.
Curriculum: My Father’s World and Singapore/Dimension Math. Students will receive instruction in core subjects during Core Learning time. Families will be responsible for daily homework assignments.
For more information or to see how you can get plugged into HomeGrown Christian Learning Center, please contact us at aphillips.hgclc@gmail.com or jporter.hgclc@gmail.com.
