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CHEC Independent School News and Information

Please check this page regularly if you are part of the CHEC Independent School.

CHEC Independent School FAQ Sheet

What are Independent Schools?
An independent school is a private school which offers off-campus enrollment to families whose children study at home. The school provides a legal option for meeting the mandatory school attendance requirements in Colorado. These schools typically offer many support services to families who school at home including achievement testing, record keeping, diagnostic testing, curriculum design, academic counseling, field trips, enrichment classes, diplomas, and graduation ceremonies.

The legality of enrolling in a private school has been based in Colorado Case Law, dating from the Bohl Decision in 1988.

Christian Home Educators of Colorado does not offer legal advice or recommend any particular Colorado independent school. Rather, we encourage families to research the schools posted on this bulletin board, before enrolling their children with the school.

What is CHEC Independent School?

CHEC is a statewide ministry which maintains a fulltime office in the Denver Metro area. CHEC is a 20+-year-old homeschool support ministry, and is operated by an active board, an Executive Director, and paid office staff.

What are the Benefits of enrolling with an Independent School?

- An alternative legal method of schooling at home without the requirement of registering through the public school districts

- Resources to help get your homeschool organized and planned

-Third party record keeping and testing.

-Special help in diagnostics, choosing curriculum, and meeting the unique needs of gifted and special needs children

-A resource throughout the year to answer questions and provide support for your homeschool

What are the services provided by CHEC Independent School?
(May require an additional fee, contact CHEC for more information)

Academic Counseling
Standardized Testing
Conferences
Graduation Ceremonies
News Magazine
Personal Support
Record Keeping
Annual Statewide Spelling Bee
Annual Statewide Geography Bee
Introductory seminar
Prepare for Life seminars

What are the costs for enrollment?
Basic Family Package - $50/ year
To include:
One Year Registration
Basic Record Keeping
Phone Consultation (as needed)
HSLDA Discount - $15.00 savings

What is the process for enrolling with CHEC Independent School?

Step 1 - Select above link to access application form. You may fill this form out on your computer screen, print and sign it. You will also need to include a 2008/2009 curriculum plan/planned hours along (also available at the link above) and current immunization records. Then mail this complete package with the appropriate payment to: CHEC Independent School, 10431 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO 80134. If you were enrolled with the CHEC Independent School for 2007/2008, you may not submit a new application for 2008/2009 until you have turned in all required paperwork for 2007/2008: (Curriculum plan/planned hours, test records if applicable, attendance hours). At any point, feel free to call our office at 720-842-4852 or toll free 877-842- CHEC. If you would like to visit the school office, please call to make an appointment. We are located at 10431 S. Parker Road in Parker.

Step 2 - CHEC will review your application and, if accepted, will send you an acceptance letter by email. We will only mail acceptance letters if you don't have access to email. (If not accepted, your payment will be refunded). If you plan to transfer your student from a conventional school into homeschooling under the independent school, you will need to submit a notice of withdrawal form letter to your school district, announcing your intentions (Form provided ONLY upon request after accepted).

Step 3 - Once you have been accepted, you will want to access the attendance hours form from our web site. You can either print it and fill it in during the year, or you can download the form to your own Excel program and keep running attendance all year long. At the end of the year, you will need to submit hours for the 2008/2009 school year.

Step 4 - All new homeschoolers are encouraged to attend a comprehensive six-hour introductory seminar. You may register for this event by calling 720-842-4852. These are sponsored by CHEC, and are available at least once per month through-out the state of Colorado.

Step 5 - Organize your plans for the year and purchase curriculum.

Step 6 - Start your homeschool. Maintain the necessary records according to instructions in the acceptance letter.