enrichment Information

DRESS CODE REMINDER

Please remember that High Country has a dress code we encourage students and parents to follow. All HCEC participants and families are encouraged to dress in a modest, tasteful fashion.

Family Handbook: Standards for Parents and Students:

· Shirts with sleeves are required. Tank tops, strapless tops, off-the-shoulder tops, and leggings may only be worn when covered by a shirt, blouse, sweater, or jacket.

· Tops and dresses must fully cover the midriff, cleavage, and undergarments.

· Pants, dresses, skirts, and shorts must be long enough to allow sitting, bending, and participating in activities modestly. They should not be excessively tight, excessively baggy, or worn below the hips.

· Clothing should not be excessively tight, sheer, or revealing. Clothing with rips, tears, or holes above the knee should be avoided unless leggings or another layer provides adequate coverage.

Spring 2027 Classes: ​Recently a survey was sent out asking which classes you would like to see in the spring. The top results from the survey and the whiteboards (located in the lobby for two weeks) are below. If you are interested in teaching any of these classes or if you have another idea for a class, please reach out to the Class Director and/or Class Manager (classdirector@hche.org or classmanager@hche.org). We can provide ideas for classes and have curriculum available. 

Grades K-2 – Science, History, Art & PE tied

Grades 3-5 – Science, PE, Art  

Grades 6-8 – Art, Writing & Science tied, Sports & Foreign Language tied  

Highschool – Art, Writing, History, Foreign Language, Improv

Other Suggestions – Etiquette, Computer classes, Speech and Debate (middle school and above), Math Facts, Beginning Grammar (grades 3-5), and Cooking Classes (high school)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Appreciation Week - November 3-4: We set aside a special time each semester to show appreciation to those who serve HCHE so faithfully. Is there a Teacher, Vital Partner, Staff Member, NLC Hospitality Staff member or another parent who has made your time here especially meaningful? Here’s your chance to let them know with a note of thanks, a homemade treat or any “special something.”

Registration Volunteers: It’s that time again! Sign up to work as a volunteer for the Spring 2027 semester and improve your registration time. Volunteers will be onsite again this week to receive your applications.

Class Evaluations: Class Evaluations are now open in your family portal. Click News-Evaluation to share your class experiences this semester. The form only takes a few minutes to complete. Each teacher at High Country is committed to bringing quality to their classes and your feedback provides better insight to them and the administration. Please take a moment to complete your form by October 18th.

Feeling Called to Serve? Consider doing a “Vital Partner” hour while you’re onsite, or even become a staff member! Click HERE to view the open VP positions.

Yearbooks are available to purchase with an early bird coupon code for a limited time. The link to order is on our Members Only page. The yearbook class is working hard to capture your memories; you don’t want to miss getting a copy. You may upload fun pictures from HCHE events and classes on the same website where you purchase the yearbook. The yearbook class appreciates having a wide variety of photos to choose from.

Lunch Program: Open from 9:30am to 1:45pm.

enrichment Calendar

Nov. 3-4 Appreciation Week

Nov. 3-4 Student Craft Market

Nov. 13 Online Registration Appointments Requests Open

Nov. 17-18 Last Day of Classes

membership Information

Family Fall Fest - Our Family Fall Fest is coming up on October 22. Registration is now open. You can find the sign up form on the Members Only page. Please sign up and join us! We are in need of volunteers for this event as well as donations for our raffles and prizes. You can sign up for both in the form! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Immerse Teens is a great way to get to know other teens. Students aged 13 to 18 years old, until graduated may participate. Register and get more information HERE.

October 23 - Ooey Gooey Game Day

Joining the prayer team will help you get to know other moms as you cover HCHE and its families in prayer. Contact Sacha Warrum: prayercoordinator@hche.org

Not sure where to sign up for an event? Head to our Member’s Only page for more information on all upcoming events. Please email us at communitydirector@hche.org if you have any questions.

hche members calendar

Oct. 19 Volunteer at Colorado Springs Baptist Church

Oct. 22 Family Fall Festival. Registration OPEN! (Members Only page)

Nov. 3-4 Student Craft Market Registration OPEN! (Members Only page)

Nov. 12 ACT II Anastasia. Registration closed.

Nov. 12 Life Network Thrift Store Serve Day

Dec. 3 Family Movie Night

Dec. 8 OCC Processing Center serve event, ages 13+

May 14 Graduation Ceremony - Registration opens October 1

To request a Mentor Mom email: mentormoms@hche.org

Current Newsletter:
October Newsletter

Christian academy Information

HCCA ENROLLMENT IS OPEN Enroll now!

ACADEMY TABLE Do you have questions about the Academy or the services we provide? Do you have questions about curriculum? We are here to help! Julie Blank will at the Academy table during Enrichment class on Tuesdays from 9 am to 3 pm and Danielle Swiontek will be there on Wednesday from 9 am to 3 pm. If no one is at the table, please check with Guest Services. You also may email academydirector@hche.org to set an appointment.

GRADUATING HCCA STUDENTS Please fill out a Notice of Intent to Graduate form, then contact Julie Blank to set up a meeting to be approved for graduation.

HCHE GRADUATION CEREMONY Registration begins October 1! Click on your Community tab in the member portal to register your graduating student at the regular rate of $150.

CHRISTIAN academy calendar

Oct. 1 Start of 2nd Quarter

Oct. 1 - Late Enrollment Begins

Julie Blank, Academy Director academydirector@hche.org

Daniell Swiontek, Academy Manager academymanager@hche.org

Jennifer Barnwell, Academy Assistant academyassistant@hche.org

719-278-9135 x4