All children ages 6-17 in Colorado must meet C0lorado Compulsory attendance laws. Students who are not attending a full time public school or private school (aka Homeschoolers) have the following options to meet Colorado Compulsory Attendance Laws
If attending a publicly funded program such as Everest Point you must choose this option
Option 1: Home-Based Program under the Homeschool Statute
Oversight falls to school district receiving the NOI
***Must choose this option if receiving public funds for an enrichment program***
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File Notice of Intent to Homeschool (NOI) 14 days before starting and renew yearly to any Colorado school district for students ages 6 to 17​
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Include children’s names, ages, residence, and attendance hours.
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Test or evaluate in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11- report scores/evaluation to NOI district
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Nationally Standardized tests include: ITBS, CAT, MAP, or PSAT/SAT
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Many are available as at-home, untimed, affordable options. PSAT/SAT available through College Board website
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Licensed teachers or psychologists can conduct evaluations in lieu of testing.
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It's essential to understand that your child needs to score above the 13th percentile on standardized tests in order to continue homeschooling without any additional intervention. If you opt for the evaluation route, a qualified professional must confirm that your child is making adequate academic progress in relation to their capabilities.
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Maintain attendance, test results, and immunization records (submit only if asked).
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Instruction should include:
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Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, and science.
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Honor and use of the flag.
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The United States Constitution to be studied. Instruction shall begin no later than the seventh grade and continue in high school.
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Many districts have simple NOI forms online that are quick and easy, alternatively you can drop off or email your own form to the district office. A simple NOI template is provided below​​
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Option 2: Independent (Umbrella) School - Private /Non-public Statute
Oversight falls on private school
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No NOI filing with a public school district.
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Enroll directly with the umbrella(private) school and follow rules and academic criteria set by the umbrella school.
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Submit attendance and academic progress to the umbrella school.
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172 days/4 hours per day still applies
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Submit testing or evaluations per rules mandated by umbrella school.
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State or district has limited access to education files and must first communicate with the school rather than the parent directly.
Students are not eligible for public funds
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​Option 3: Licensed Teacher Home Instruction Statute
Oversight falls on teacher
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This option allows parents who are licensed teachers to be exempt from reporting hours and testing.
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No need for NOI filing or Umbrella school enrollment.
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Must follow Colorado Revised Statutes for education.
Students are not eligible for public funds
Our son had a wonderful experience last year at Everest Point. The school is very organized. There are many interesting programs to choose from, ranging from stem classes to Shark Tank/Ameritowne, creative writing to gaming unplugged, speech classes to music and PE and so on. Their website has all the information on the class description. The staff and teachers are very friendly, knowledgeable and devoted in their teaching. My son loves being there and I can see when I pick him up at the end of the school day, being energized, expressive and happy. It's always good to see him being himself. We cannot be more thankful for this experience.