"I like that my kids are challenged in the classroom.  HERO is not just supplemental coursework for us.  The classes qualify as legitimate schoolwork, so our time isn't wasted." - M. Lentz

"The quiet study area and casual visiting area - my kids love to get their homework done then play games with friends." - A. Minwegen

"I enjoy the community of HERO from the students to the parent, to the teachers.  The students are great, the parents show their appreciation, and the teachers are very understanding.  I am very thankful for such a wonderful community and school." - Maria, age 16

"I like that my kids are challenged in class."  "Excellent teachers"

"The music program!  Tim and Wendy work so well with my kids, and they've really learned a lot." - A. Rossini

"The Price!" - mother of fourteen children

"I like to be able to volunteer my time to keep prices down." - Susan, mother of five

"The classes!"  

"The wide variety of class options."

"Friends" - Heidi, mother of two

"People are very friendly!"

"The way Jayne mentors all of the children.  I have seen Jayne work with kids others think are a lost cause and bring them through graduation with their lives turned around."

"HERO provides excellent college-prep coursework!"

Great, tutorial classes"

"It's awesome!"

"Fieldtrips"

"The Christian environment" - M. Lenz, mother of nine

"The teachers care"

"The flexibility to come one day per week" - Angie, mom

"PSEO Courses" - B. Fox, mom

"Small classes"

"I like the computer classes.  They are solid courses." - mom

"We like the independence we can have with HERO.  It's like being in college." - HERO homschooled sisters

"The availability of enrichment or elective courses."

"American Girl/Boy Class and the plays!"

"Parents/volunteers helping to hold kids accountable to the rules and conduct."

"Camaraderie"

"Accepting environment"

"I like that my kids are challenged in class.  In public school, students with educational challenges are mixed in the regular classroom which holds all the other kids back."

"Piano recitals"

"Phy-ed class"

"Foreign Language classes" - Jane, mom

"Enforced dress code"

"HERO offers more social time than other co-ops." - Cari, mom of five

"Used book sale" - C. Westrup, mom

"The different ages of kids in classes - we can all benefit from each other's insights."

"Track and Field Day"

"The Yearbook"

"I like the food and everything about HERO"

"Jayne and her Christian, service-oriented heart!" - mothers