Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Academy Charter Support Program for Homeschool Families? Our desire is to support you in your homeschooling efforts by providing instruction in one or more subjects and giving you the social and peer support conducive to having a successful homeschool experience.
Does the Homeschool Program provide all of my homeschool curriculum? No, we only provide curriculum and materials for instruction in science (K-8) and Spanish (K-4). Our curriculum meets, and in most cases exceeds Douglas County Standards. Our grade level standards and topics of study are in line with the DCSD standards and may be found at www.dcsd.org under the Curriculum and Instruction icon- science.
Can my student be enrolled in the homeschool program and another publicly funded program? No, your student is considered a part time student at Academy Charter School and may not be enrolled in another publicly funded program.
When and where do classes meet? Classes meet in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker. We meet Tuesday and Thursday for approximately three hours each day. The addresses of each site are noted on our web page. K-4th grade students receive instruction in science and Spanish. Students in grades 5- 8 receive science instruction only.
Are the teachers qualified to teach in Colorado? All of our teachers are licensed and are qualified to teach in Colorado.
Does my student have to wear a uniform? No, our students are required to dress appropriately for a school environment.
Do you keep records? No, record keeping is your responsibility as the primary homeschool educator . We do send home a monthly academic progress report for your information but these reports are not maintained as a permanent record by Academy Charter.
What if we take a vacation? The homeschool student will achieve their greatest benefit by attending all classes. We have a one week "break" scheduled for each month to allow for family activities. The homeschool support program will offer 90 hours of instruction each semester. We will also offer field trips throughout the year for both individual classes and for the whole family.
Will my student have work to do outside of the classroom? Our staff is aware that you also have a very full academic schedule with your homeschool program. Assignments given in class will be expected to be completed during the class period.
Am I expected to volunteer in the classroom? No, we understand this time is valuable to you as a homeschool teacher. The door is always open for you to visit your child's classroom and you are certainly welcome to help as needed.
Can my student participate in Academy Charter activities? Yes, there are many school activities your child may participate in at ACS such as band, sports, testing services, spelling and geography bees, after school activities and much more. Homeschool students must follow the same guidelines for participation as full time ACS students.
Does my student have priority in the ACS lottery? Yes, ACS homeschool students have priority after children of ACS staff and siblings of full time ACS students.
How do I apply ? Please fill out the online application which can be accessed at the top of this page. You will be contacted to verify enrollment and to answer any questions. The director may be reached at adairk@academycharter.org (please enter homeschool in the subject line) or by calling 303-663-2374 or 720-313-4468. If the director does not answer please leave a message and the director will return your call. The main number at ACS is 303-660-4881. Kim Adair- Director