If you live in Colorado and would like to register with HomeLife Academy, it is not necessary for you a Notice of Intent for your K-12 grade students with the local school board or county. In Colorado, there are two common options. You can enroll with a Colorado Independent School like HomeLife Academy. When enrolling with an independent school, you will only be required to meet the requirements for that school. You can also file a Notice of Intent with the county or local board of education. A third option is to use a private Colorado certified teacher to tutor your child. Please read the HSLDA summary below carefully as it is important to know your legal rights.
HomeLife Academy Colorado
P.O. Box 6425
Longmont, CO 80501
HomeLife Academy is established as a Colorado Independent School meeting all qualifications for the State of Colorado. ACT/SAT High School Code: 431-423.
HSLDA Legal Summary for Colorado
Homeschooling in Colorado
Summary of Requirements:
Enroll with HomeLife Academy or another independent (cover) school OR fill out a Notice of Intent with your local board of education by the time school begins in your area.
Must be enrolled between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17) when enrolling with an independent private school. Students must be registered for current school year if the student turns 6 by August 1 of that school year, otherwise, the student must be registered the school year after turning 6. Must be 5 by the district’s entrance deadline (varies by district) for Kindergarten. (See specific guidelines in HSLDA Summary above)
172 Days of Attendance and 4 Hours per Day of Instruction
Meet the requirements of the independent school or the county with which you are enrolled. (Testing, Reporting, etc)
NOTE REGARDING SPORTS: Please see our Sports and Extracurricular Activities FAQ’s for information regarding sports.
NOTE REGARDING IMMUNIZATIONS: Please see our Immunizations page for information regarding immunization requirements.
Advantages of Enrolling with an Independent School
- Official High School Transcripts & Diploma
- High School Transcript Reviews
- Counseling Services
- Official records for K through 8th grades
- Attendance Records
- Teacher and Student ID Cards
- Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) membership discount.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
State Organizations and Associations
CHEC has a state-wide association, Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC), that works directly with homeschoolers across the state. CHEC exists to motivate parents to disciple the next generation of Christians to impact our state and beyond for Christ and His Kingdom. CHEC provides information, leadership, and resources to families across Colorado and beyond. As a homeschool organization since 1990, CHEC has served homeschoolers in Colorado through conferences, seminars, resources, legal work, and more.
Homeschooling Events in Colorado
While Colorado has other homeschooling events, CHEC’s Rocky Mountain Homeschool Convention is the largest homeschool convention in Colorado serving thousands of attendees each year in June. It’s an amazing event that you don’t want to miss! CHEC hosts several other events including a Homeschool Leadership Conference and a Homeschool Day at the Capitol. Please visit CHEC’s Events Page.
