Because the homeschooling philosophies of the families who started PEG were bent towards the teachings of Charlotte Mason, it was decided that the group would be called PEG based on the quote from Miss Mason in the second volume of her books, “Children will readily hang the mere facts upon the idea as upon a peg capable of sustaining all that is needful to retain.” As time went on, words were added in to create a deeper meaning to PEG. Prepare. Explore. Grow. The families that founded PEG had a deep desire to prepare for a life of service to God and our neighbors, explore the amazing world God has made and grow in wisdom by studying the good, the true and the beautiful.

Any Christian homeschooling family is welcome to participate in PEG provided: 

• They have a child in 1st grade or above.

• Parents affirm and uphold the Statement of Belief.

• Parents read the Parent and Student Handbook and agree to all policies and rules.

• Parents agree to add their talents and expertise to PEG. At least 1 parent must fill a role such as teacher or helper.

• Parents agree to the attendance of each registered child during the full morning session. Families may not attend 1 or 2 classes and then leave campus. Afternoon session is optional. Exceptions may be made for High School students. 

• Parents must remain on-site. No drop-offs allowed. 

• The first 8 weeks of co-op are an evaluation period for grade level placements. Adjustments are not unusual and provide flexibility and customization for the students.

If you're interested in joining PEG, the first step is to fill out an application. Please be sure to include the appropriate references (we will be calling them). Once all references have been called and we move forward with your application, you will be invited to tour for the day. In addition to the tour, there will be an interview with the PEG Leadership Team where at least the mom and children should be present. If we have already dismissed for the year, you will only need to schedule the interview. Once approved by the Leadership Team, you will be added to our communication forum and join our community! Before applying, please be sure you can agree to the teamwork aspect of PEG.

Each family pays a Family Fee that covers the building rent and insurance for the group. This rate varies based on the number of families that attend PEG, but is generally no more than $300 for the year and can be split into two payments (one in July and the other in January).

There is also an additional supply fee paid per child each semester. We estimate that supply fee for the 2026-27 school year to be $20.

PEG does not keep a record of grades for elementary and middle school and does not maintain student transcripts. It is the parents’ sole responsibility to maintain grades and transcripts for their own child. If the teacher assigns work, she may grade it, but then return it to the student for the parent to keep in their records. This is not the case for our high school classes.

At PEG, to help ensure that the co-op functions well and thrives, we rely on the cooperation of every parent. It’s right there in the name! Every family plays an important role in the success of this learning venture. At the beginning of each school year, parents work with the Leadership Team to sign up for a fitting role like teaching, helping, and/or other roles to serve the co-op. Many hands make light work, and to prevent anyone else from being overburdened, we expect each role to be filled with a commitment to faithfulness and excellence. We want this group to be a blessing to everyone and a burden to no one.

Yes! We simply ask that families use wisdom on clothing with graphics and refrain from wearing pajama pants as well as clothing that would reveal midriff or cleavage.