Does the Ascent homeschool enrichment program provide a curriculum or learning plan that I have to follow in my homeschool?

We provide an academic enrichment program only; families in our program are fully responsible for the content and curriculum selection, and instruction of their child(ren) at home. We have information available for families who would like to align their homeschool content to what we are working on in the homeschool program, however. We also provide consultation and guidance if a family would like assistance in selecting programming and curriculum for their homeschool.

What is the cost of the program?

This is a publicly-funded, tuition-free program. There is a student fee of $75 per student (with a family cap of $225). There are no student supply lists. This fee covers all of your student’s books and supplies.

Is my student required to wear a uniform?

Yes. In order to facilitate an atmosphere of learning and respect, students will be required to wear a uniform. More details about uniforms can be found HERE.

Will my student have homework?

You should expect weekly at-home work for students in grades 3-8. This work will include poetry memorization, reading for literature and history, and occasional work from other classes to supplement in-class learning. By having students complete a small amount of work at home each week, we are able to use class time for rich discussion, presentations and valuable in-person instruction.

Am I required to volunteer?

There will be numerous opportunities for you to be involved in your student’s learning, but there is no formal volunteer requirement.

What are the requirements of the teachers in this program?

Teachers are required to have mastery of their academic discipline and have a strong ability to convey information to young people. Teachers are not required to hold a CO teaching license.