Rooted Together
Rooted Together
Fultondale, Alabama
The Rooted Together Homeschool Program is a ministry of Fultondale First Baptist Church.
The program uses the Arts and Sciences Classical Framework to blend direct instruction in Language and Mathematical Arts with practice and application of skills already learned through unit study of the Sciences.
Frequently Asked Questions
We meet at Fultondale First Baptist Church on 12 Thursdays each semester from 8:30-3:00. The dates for 2026-2027 will be announced soon.
Start by looking at the age range. If your student is on the edge of an age range, evaluate their skill level of the topic in question as well as maturity level and move them up or down as you see fit. After you complete your application, we will talk through course choices and make sure they are in the right place for your student.
Curriculum varies by class.
A few classes have a required curriculum your student will need to participate. Others have a recommended curriculum that will pair well with the class but is not required if you have another curriculum you prefer to use at home during the week.Some classes will have a provided curriculum created by the teachers. See class descriptions for details.
Most of our teachers are homeschooling parents, but all are individuals chosen to teach specific classes based on their experience or expertise in the subject area they are teaching. All of our teachers are required to pass a background check and asked to sign a Christian statement of faith.
We have two registration options for 8:30-1:00 Classes: Parent On Campusand Student Drop-Off.
Parent On Campus: A parent or guardian is required to remain on campus with students. We encourage parent educators to be in the class learning with their student when possible. Parents on campus also have the option to assist in a class as well for tuition credit.
Student Drop-Off:A limited number of students can obtain a student drop-off spot. These students will be dropped off by a parent at 8:30 and picked up at 1:00 after morning classes, lunch, and time on the playground.
Afternoon Classes from 1:00-3:00: Parents must be on campus during this time.
Our afternoon classes are Direct Instruction classes, meaning new skills are being taught which students and parent-educators would both benefit from learning together in class in order to best practice and implement those skills at home during the week. Students 15 years or older may attend afternoon classes without their parent-educator on campus, if the parent chooses.
“Direct Instruction” classes are intended to introduce and develop new skills or a new level of skills by building on previous skills. “Guided Practice” classes allow students to practice and reinforce skills which are already learned or are being taught at home.
Student Drop-Off Tuition:
$600 per student each semester for student drop-off from 8:30-1:00. This time includes Abide Morning Assembly, Unit Study or Science and History classes, Math Enrichment, Lunch, and Playground time. Students staying for afternoon classes must have a parent join them in class. Afternoon classes are additional Parent On Campus tuition.
Parent On Campus Tuition: (Morning and Afternoon Classes)
$100 per class each semester ($200 for Unit Study which is a 2-hour class).
Family Discount: 10% off family total with multiple students enrolled.
Full Payment Discount:10% off total for full year’s tuition payment by September 1st.
Tuition can be paid online at rootedtogetherblog.com/payment.
The Intellectual Artsare skills in Language and Mathematics which we use to learn. We call these skills the Intellectual Arts, but they are also known as the Liberal Arts. There are 7 Liberal Arts.
The Language Arts are Grammar (Language), Dialectic (Reasoning), and Rhetoric (Articulation).
The Mathematical Arts are Arithmetic (Calculation), Geometry (Spatial Reasoning), Astronomy(Observation and Data Collection), and Harmony(Proportion).
The Sciences are the bodies of knowledge about which we are learning. The Sciences consist of Natural Science, Moral Science and Divine Science. These are also sometimes referred to as Philosophies. Modern day subjects included in The Sciences are subjects like Science (Natural), History and Geography (Moral), and Theology (Divine).
The Arts and Sciences intentionally taught or practiced in each class are indicated by the colorful symbols found in the class description.
Abide- Morning Assembly
Each week at 8:30, we will begin our day together with a time of prayer and worship.
During this time, we will sing hymns and songs for scripture memory and New City Catechism and learn the sign language that goes with the words. We will also cover our weekly virtue and discuss a person in history who demonstrated that virtue.
This is not a class in which you need to be enrolled. Anyone enrolled in classes is welcome to join us for this time together meant to start our day from a place of worship.
**If a class does not meet minimum enrollment number, the students enrolled will be placed in the closest appropriate level for that class subject thread. Class times are subject to change between now and the Fall based on enrollment and teacher schedules.
If anything needs to change, we will notify those enrolled as soon as possible.**
Course Offerings
2026-2027
Below are the individual courses Rooted Together will offer this Fall.
The icons indicate what Arts and Sciences correspond with that course.
When completing your application, you will choose the courses in which you wish to enroll each student.
An integrated Arts approach to studying the Sciences, this class allows students to practice Intellectual Arts, Fine Arts, and Common Arts as they study mini-units within the topics of Chemistry, Forensic Science, Early Modern History spanning 1600 AD to 1800 AD, and World Geography.
History/ Geography
(Ages 11-16)
A literature-based history and geography course which will cover people, events, and cultures around the world from 1600 AD to 1800 AD including Early America, the Renaissance, and The American Revolution through projects, activities, and discussions.
Science
(Ages 11-16)
A research and experiment filled course which will explore the units of Chemistry and Forensic Science through projects, activities, and discussions.
Chemistry
(Ages 14-18)
This class covers the building blocks of chemistry with lab application using the Master’s Class Chemistry curriculum from MasterBooks. It is recommended students have studied Algebra before enrolling in this course.
Early Modern Humanities
(Ages 14-18)
An integrated Arts approach to studying the Sciences, this class allows students to practice Intellectual Arts, Fine Arts, and Common Arts as they study mini-units within the topics of Astronomy, Human Anatomy, Nutrition, Medieval History, and European Geography.
Math Enrichment
An enrichment course, which will utilize math stories, memory work, and math games to allow students to practice the fundamental skills of the mathematical arts at their current level, as well as ask questions about the new concepts they are learning in their independent math courses at home.
Personal Finance
Using Foundations in Personal Finance from Dave Ramsey, students will walk through 13 chapters from budgeting to all of the major financial areas of life like savings, debt, taxes, housing, insurance, and even investing.
Christian Foundations
(Ages 5-9)
Using Where Faith Grows from MasterBooks, students will walk through the foundations of Christian doctrine by getting to know the attributes of God as demonstrated in the Bible and the virtues His attributes encourage in His people.
Christian Foundations & Foundational Logic
Using More Than Words, from MasterBooks, students will walk through the foundations of Christian doctrine by getting to know the attributes of God as demonstrated in the Bible and study virtues through exploring scripture, stories, art, and hymns.
They will also study logic by practicing reasoning skills in foundational logic activities.
Christian Foundations & Informal Logic
Using Foundations in Faith from MasterBooks, students will walk through the foundations of Christian doctrine through scripture, history of The Church, and the lives of missionaries and theologians. They will also study informal logic by studying logical fallacies.
Reading Enrichment
A literature and game based enrichment course for lower elementary aged students, which will utilize picture and book studies and phonics games to allow students to practice the fundamental skills of the linguistic arts.
English Grammar & Writing
An introduction to English grammar, writing, and some Latin vocabulary for students who are independent readers. The class will focus on parts of speech and basic sentence diagramming. Writing will be taught using literature based writing instruction from the Institute of Excellence in Writing and Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales.
English, Latin,
& Writing
Direct Instruction in English Grammar paired with explicit Latin instruction using Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press. The class will also cover writing using literature based writing instruction from the Institute of Excellence in Writing and the last four books of the Chronicles of Narnia series.
Scholé Family Groups
The word Scholé (from which we get the word “school”) means “restful learning.”
These groups meet together as families outside of class time (when best for the group’s schedule) for a relaxed time to play, learn, practice handicrafts, imitate artists, take nature walks, develop mechanical arts, etc. (Whatever the group chooses to do).
Semester Showcase
Twice a year, at the end of the fall and spring semesters, students will have the opportunity to showcase their work, talents, and creations in a Showcase event performing on stage or their showcase table.
How To Apply
Registration for new families opens
April 1, 2026.
Complete the application
(one per family). After your application is received, we will contact you for a short family interview to discuss your class selection for each student, fees, and any questions you may have.
Elements of Classical Education
Though these things are not what make our program Classical, there are many elements common in Classical Education that you will find in the Rooted Together program:
– Focus on Virtue and whole person development
– Emphasis on literature-based learning and the Great Books
– Study of Latin before other foreign languages
– Study of Foundational, Informal, and Formal Logic
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. Teach them diligently to your children...
Mark 12:30
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
Colossians 2:6-7
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith.