LEARNING CENTER INFORMATION

Partnering with Parents

At SCCHE, we believe God has given parents the responsibility to raise their children “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). Parents are the primary instructors and caregivers for their children, and they have the ultimate authority for their children’s education. The Learning Center exists to come alongside parents in that calling, not to take their place.

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” — Ephesians 6:4

What Is the Learning Center?

The SCCHE Learning Center offers Christ-centered, once-weekly, college-model classes for middle school and high school homeschoolers, especially in subjects that can be harder to teach at home. The classes are an adjunct to your student’s home education, not a replacement for it. Students receive assignments to complete at home during the week, under their parents’ supervision, and are expected to return to class with their work completed.

The Learning Center is designed to:

• Provide supplemental classes in a Christ-centered environment.
• Provide outside accountability for students.
• Help with classes that are more difficult to teach at home (higher math and sciences, composition, foreign languages, etc.).
• Help families continue homeschooling through high school.
• Glorify the Lord Jesus Christ in all areas of instruction, activities, and fellowship.

The ultimate goal of all SCCHE classes and programs is to develop a love for learning that will equip each student to lead a successful life.

Who It’s For & When We Meet

High school classes (ages 14–18): Tuesdays
Middle school classes (ages 12–14): Thursdays

Some middle school students are ready for high school-level classes, such as foreign languages, science, and algebra. If you think your middle schooler is ready, please contact the class instructor before registering. Parents of 6th graders may also choose Thursday Learning Center classes in place of HeartStrong; it’s completely up to you which is best for your student.

See the 2026–2027 Class Offerings and the printable class grid. For class times, descriptions, and registration, visit Class Registration.

2026–2027 Calendar

Fall 2026

• Aug. 18 – Tuesday classes begin
• Aug. 20 – Thursday classes begin
• Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving: no Thursday classes (Tuesday classes meet as usual on Nov. 24)
• Dec. 8 – Tuesday classes: end of fall semester
• Dec. 10 – Thursday classes: end of fall semester
• Dec. 15 – Jan. 4 – Christmas break

Spring 2027

• Jan. 5 – Tuesday classes resume
• Jan. 7 – Thursday classes resume
• Mar. 15–19 – Spring break
• May 4 – Tuesday classes: last day
• May 6 – Thursday classes: last day

Dates may change. Please check the SCCHE calendar on the homepage for the most up-to-date information.

Our Instructors

All SCCHE instructors are biblical Christians who agree with the SCCHE Statement of Faith and teach from a biblical worldview. Instructors do not use materials or lessons that are contrary to Scripture and thus objectionable to SCCHE families. Instructor biographies are listed with each class in Class Registration.

Requirements to Participate

• SCCHE membership: Families must be members of SCCHE to register for Learning Center classes. Annual family membership is $35. Request membership.
• Statement of Faith & pastoral recommendation: Before registering, families must read and affirm our Statement of Faith and have their pastor submit a recommendation. Registration cannot be completed until the recommendation is received. Request a pastoral recommendation.
• Homework at home: Students are expected to complete their weekly assignments at home and come to class prepared.

Location

Liberty Church
709 Crestview Dr.
O’Fallon, MO 63366
Get directions · Learn more about Liberty Church

Liberty Church is a gracious host to many SCCHE activities and programs. We ask all members and their children to respect the church’s property and business activities.

Questions?

We’d love to help. For questions about the Learning Center, please contact our Learning Center Coordinator, Margaret Porch. For more information or to schedule a tour, families can contact our Headmaster, Justus Witty, at [email protected]. You can also visit our Contacts page to reach the right person.