May-June 2026
SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
Wow! It is so hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the school year! I pray that this year has been filled with many success stories, memories, and of course academics.
Summer is one of my favorite seasons. Trees are in full leaves, flowers and vegetable gardens are in full bloom, and shorts and a t-shirt rule the day. Daylight is plentiful and it appears that there is more time for everything. As a kid, I remember playing outside until well past dark.
As you begin making your summer plans, do find the time to enjoy the quiet, still moments too. Remember we are only gifted 18 summers with our children. Use the summer to relax and truly seek out the joy of being a parent.
Scripture is abundant with reminders about the place that joy should have in our lives:
"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them." –Psalm 126:2
"Shout for joy to God, our source of strength! Shout out to the God of Jacob!" –Psalm 81:1
Joy grows, when we grow in our relationship with our Creator. Summer is the best time to get out and enjoy His creation and connect with Him! Be intentional with your time and finding that deep joy!
UPCOMING HCCA EVENTS
May 5 & 6 Standardized Testing (registration required) 9:00am to 12:15pm both days
May 15 HCHE Graduation Ceremony 10:00am
May 15-June 15 HCCA offices closed for summer break
June 30 End of fourth quarter and 24/25 school year
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, please email Julie at academydirector@hche.org
A Look Ahead
The 2026/2027 school year is just around the corner! For 2026/2027 enrollment information visit our Enrollment Page and read our new, updated HCCA Handbook.
2026 Testing and Evaluation Information
HCCA requires that students take an achievement test or evaluation at the end of 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades. Parents may use the test of their choice and submit the scores to the Academy. High school students – the PSAT, ACT, SAT, CLT, or ACCUPLACER scores are accepted in lieu of achievement testing. Find more testing information HERE
EVALUATIONS IN LIEU OF TESTING HCCA accepts evaluations in lieu of testing, as long as the evaluation is done by a certified evaluator. Check out our updated list of certified evaluators HERE
Regardless of which option you choose, the results need to be uploaded to the HCHE member portal into your student’s “Documents” tab. Please upload the forms before July 5.
Important to know
QUARTERLY REPORTS HCCA’s fourth quarter ends June 30th. You have until July 5th to input your student’s fourth quarter and end of year information, after this date a late fee of $25 will be charged to your account. The Academy portion of the database will be closed for the 2025/2026 school year after July 5th. The information you put in the quarterly report section is very important. Your quarterly reports are evidence that your student is progressing through the curriculum and through the school year. This is why HCCA requires a detailed report each quarter. We hold our families and ourselves to a higher level of accountability. It is important that parents input all required information each quarter. Please read our updated Quarterly Reporting Instructions.
Graduation Information
HCHE GRADUATION CEREMONY will be Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am in the Theater at New Life Church. Congratulations to all of our HCCA graduates!!