July-August 2026
SUMMERTIME!
Summer is a season of slower mornings, longer evenings, and more time together — making it the perfect opportunity to grow closer as a family in faith.
As people make their way to the beaches, as they gather for summer BBQ’s, and sit outside for long hours it can be easy to allow the relaxed atmosphere of summertime to carry over into your walk with the Lord. Packed calendars, summer weddings, family reunions, and squeezing in some sort of vacation can leave you needing a vacation from your vacation. So here are a few ways to help you keep God on your mind while you are on your way here and there to your summertime destinations. If you’re heading to the zoo, think about Noah and the ark and the diversity of Gods creation (Genesis 7:1-5). Heading to the beach, talk about the difference between building your house on shifting sand verses solid rock (Matthew 7:24-27). Spending some time near a lake or on a boat, consider how Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25). Cooking out at a BBQ, as you enjoy the sweet smell of coming from the grill consider how we are the fragrance of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:15). There are many opportunities to bring God into your daily summer activities, so be creative and enjoy your summer more as you consider how God can be seen everywhere you go.
UPCOMING HCCA EVENTS
July 15 Enrollment for the 26/27 school year begins at the “Early Bird” rate
Aug. 3-5 Registration for HCEC
ACADEMY CONTACTS
Julie Blank, Academy Director
Danielle Swiontek, Academy Manager
Jennifer Barnwell, Academy Assistant
Phone: (719)278-9135 x4
All HCCA families receive three hours of consultation for free! To schedule a consultation during HCEC hours, please email Julie at academydirector@hche.org
2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT
Enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year will begin July 15, 2026. You must first become a member of HCHE to begin the enrollment process for HCCA. Please review the HCCA “How to…” booklet which details how to enroll in HCCA. We also recommend families read the HCCA Handbook as changes are made each year.
Important to know
As many of you have heard, the Colorado Governor signed a new spending bill (SB26-023) into law. First, it is important to know that this is a spending bill - it does not affect or change Colorado homeschool law in any way. It also does not affect the ability of homeschool students to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as sports, in public/private schools.
Please visit Part-Time Programs for Homeschool Students: Application and Requirements - Colorado Department of Education for updates and information. On this page you will find conflicting information regarding the spending bill.
That is why there is still some uncertainty surrounding our students enrolling in school district enrichment programs (aka, publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs). Technically, HCCA is an umbrella school with the added benefit of being a non-public school as well. HCCA is not a traditional brick and mortar school with teachers and classes, which is why we are considered an umbrella school.
Currently, we are recommending families communicate with the specific homeschool enrichment program they wish to participate in and find out if they are willing to let students be enrolled in an umbrella school - HCCA - and participate in their program. We believe communicating with the local programs is the best way to ensure everyone is in compliance with Colorado homeschool law. In the past, participation for HCCA students has not been an issue, but now we do not know if this will be the case since it will be up to the individual programs to decide. If the program allows the student to be enrolled in HCCA and participate, they most likely will ask you to fill out a Notice of Intent to homeschool (NOI) to ensure they receive government funding for your student. If this is the case, you can state on the NOI that your student's test scores/evaluations will stored in the HCCA repository (which is your Documents tab if you are enrolled in HCCA). If the enrichment program does not allow enrollment with HCCA and participation in their program, then you will need to fill out an NOI and not enroll in HCCA. You will be able to list HCCA as your test/evaluation repository if you choose.
HCHE has been informed that changes can still occur, so we encourage you to periodically check the above listed website.
Upcoming Seminar
INTRODUCTION TO HCCA AND HOW TO USE THE HCHE MEMBER DATABASE FOR HCCA PURPOSES – This is for all current, new, and potential HCCA families. We will cover HCCA enrollment requirements, the membership portal, curriculum, Colorado homeschool law, and more. Please join us Thursday, August 19, 2026, at 12:00pm, room TBA.