High Rockies Kids

Homeschool Enrichment Program

High Rockies Kids Homeschool Enrichment is an academic enrichment program designed to support and enrich homeschool education. We have three learning pathways for homeschool families to choose from.  These three programs focus on different skills: FUN-damental skills (reading, writing, and math), Multidiciplinary Thematic Units (focus on science/social studies), and Community Engagement (collaborating with peers and community members). We serve grades K-8.

Homeschool Enrichment Program Learning Pathways

FUN-damental Skills – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15-12:00

  • Integrates basic skills of English Language Arts and Math

  • Individualized Learning Stations and small group instruction based on specific needs and learning goals

  • Parents as partners to support the homeschooling journey

  • Quarterly Student Learning Journey Meetings with student, parents, and teachers

Multidisciplinary Thematic Units – Selected days from 12:00-3:45 (approximately 45 hours)

  • Experiential learning in a thematic unit that integrates knowledge across all subject areas

  • From group learning about a topic, students will design a project of their choice to investigate an area of interest related to the topic, then present to classmates and community members

  • Focused on learning real-world skills: research, data collection and analysis, communication, presentation, and collaboration

  • Parents as partners to build a schedule that includes a kickoff field trip, instructional days and group work days

  • Students will need to enroll in 1-2 units each semester

  • Quarterly Student Learning Journey Meetings with students parents, and teachers 

Community Engagement Days - Wednesday Afternoons from 12-3:45 for the semester

  • Walking field trips around town- ex: packing boxes at food bank, PE/enrichment classes, collaborating with community groups and agencies

  • Locations may include South Park Rec Center, Fairplay Beach Exploration, Community Services Field Trips, Fairplay Library, and more!

Guiding Principles

Instruction will be individualized for each student based on their academic development and social, emotional, and leadership needs to ensure they are working towards Colorado Academic Standards at their grade level or above using the following structures:

  • Student Led/Project Based Learning (PBL)

  • Multi-Age Cohorts (K-8)

  • Outdoor Education

  • Community Embedded

  • Thematic Interdisciplinary Units

  • Democracy in Action

  • Parents as Partners

Enrollment for 2025-2026 is open! APPLY HERE!

Our program is fully enrolled for 2024-2025; however, if you would like to be on the waitlist in case a spot opens up, please send an email to the address below.

Please contact homeschool.enrichment@highrockiescommunityschool.org for information about these opportunities or with questions about Homeschool Enrichment enrollment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the cost of the program?
A: This is a publicly-funded, tuition-free program. There is a student fee of $100 to cover the cost of supplies and field trips. There are no student supply lists. This fee covers all of your student’s supplies and field trips.

Q: Will my student have homework?
A: Students will not have traditional homework. However, you should expect to read for 20 minutes each night and engage with student projects and learning through discussions, extra research/reading, and outdoor exploration of the topic.

Q: Am I required to volunteer?
A: There will be numerous opportunities for you to be involved in your student’s learning and families are required to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours per month.

Q: What are the requirements of the teachers in this program?
A: Teachers are required to have mastery of their academic discipline and have a strong ability to convey information to young people. Lead teachers are required to hold a CO teaching license.