If you live in Colorado and would like to register with HomeLife Academy, it is not necessary for you to submit 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

1153 Bergen Parkway
Suite #346
Evergreen, CO 80439

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:

Does being a member of HomeLife Academy meet the requirements for homeschooling in my state?

Yes, being enrolled with HLA as an Independent School meets the requirements of the state of Colorado for Compulsory Attendance. You will not be expected to meet other state or county requirements such as portfolios, evaluations, testing and reporting.

Do I need to fill out any forms for or notify my local board of education?

No, you will not need to fill out any forms for the local board of education or county. If you are asked or told to fill out a Notice of Intent to Homeschool, please call us and we can forward a Proof of Enrollment for you.

If I am registered with my county or local board of education i.e. have previously filed a Notice of Intent, or a public school, how do I withdraw and enroll with HLA?

Withdrawing from your local board of education or public school is simple. Once you enroll with HLA, we will send a notice and request for records to your current school or county. This notifies them of your withdrawal and prompts them to forward your records to HLA. In most cases, you will need to do nothing further. You may be asked to sign a withdrawal form and this should be of no concern to you. It is generally a formality in the school/county process. If you are asked to fill out a Notice of Intent, please call our office and we will forward the correct documents. You do not need to fill out a Notice of Intent if you are enrolled with HLA.

State Organizations and Associations

Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) is a statewide association 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.