Applied and Advanced Home School Program

Your Path to Enrollment for New Students

Step 1: Part-Time Student Registration
Complete the "Applied and Advanced Home School Program Notice of Interest" form to receive your "letter of acceptance. "  Once you receive your letter of acceptance via email, register your student as a part-time student associated with the "Applied and Advanced Home School Program" with Central Registration. Your letter must be presented at the time of registration. 

Step 2: Assessments & Interest Profiling

• Complete an O*NET OnLine interest profiler. Download the results from the "profiler" and "Careers" sections. All students, regardless of requested courses, need to complete the interest profiler. We use this information to make sure we advise students towards courses that benefit their post-secondary goals (Interest + Job Zone= Careers) This information will used to generate a student ICAP. You will need to upload the documents when you request an advisory meeting. 
• Complete required Accuplacer tests at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) if the request is to take a college course.  Schedule to take the Accuplacer test in person at PPSC at either the Centennial Campus or the Rampart Campus. The Accuplacer is not required if your student is only taking Career and Technical Education or Work-Based Learning courses. 
• These steps must not be skipped! Incomplete applications will be rejected. 
• Returning students can start with the next section, "Advisory Request & Document Submission (returning students). 

Complete the Advisory Request Google Form to request a meeting. All meetings will be completed virtually. 

Families new to the program will need to upload the following on the request form:

• O*NET OnLine interest and career profiler results.
• Accuplacer results (if requesting access to college courses).

For returning families, please use the above link to request an advisement meeting by selecting "returning."

What to Expect & How to Prepare

During your advisory session, we'll talk about:

• Your student's interests and career goals. This is where your O*NET OnLine profile results will be helpful.
• For college courses, your student's Accuplacer test results to confirm readiness.
• Which college, career and technical (CTE), or work-based learning (WBL) courses best fit your student. We'll help you understand the options.
• How the 90-hour minimum requirement works for your student's chosen courses.
• Any questions you have about the program or specific courses.
• To make the most of our time, please come prepared to discuss your student's interests, future goals, and how much time they can commit to these courses each week. Also, be ready to confirm your plan for transportation to any in-person classes, as this is your family's responsibility.

Q: Can my student take enrichment courses like band or art through this program?
A: No, this program is specifically designed for college, career, and technical education, and work-based learning experiences focused on post-secondary workforce readiness. For enrichment courses, please contact your local high school for available options.

Q: Why is there a limit on the number of courses my student can take?
A: The program's capacity is directly tied to the funding we receive for each part-time student. This allows us to provide focused, high-quality experiences within the program's scope.

Q: Why can't my student register mid-year?
A: Our funding structure for part-time students is based on annual enrollment count in October. To ensure program sustainability and proper resource allocation, we are unable to accept mid-year registrations.

Q: How do these courses affect my student's homeschool transcript or diploma?
A: The school district will provide an official transcript for courses completed through this program. Families are responsible for integrating these credits into their homeschool records as appropriate for their student's overall educational plan.

Q: What if my student doesn't meet the 90 "seat hour" requirement?
A: Students must meet the 90 "seat hour" minimum to be considered a part-time student and for the district to receive funding that supports the program. Failure to meet this requirement may impact continued participation. Our advisement session will help you understand how different course options can fulfill this requirement.

Q: What are the expectations for student behavior and attendance?
A: Students participating in district courses are expected to adhere to district policies and codes of conduct. Specific attendance requirements for individual courses will be communicated by the instructor.

Q: When are the registration deadlines for the Applied and Advanced Home School Program?

A: Deadlines depend on the type of course your student wishes to take:

• For Fall Concurrent Enrollment (college) courses, the deadline to register is the first Friday in February. For Spring Concurrent Enrollment (college) courses, the deadline to register is the Friday after labor day.
• For Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) courses, there are two registration periods: the first Friday in February and before the start of the school year (typically the first week of August).

Q: Is transportation provided for these courses?

A: No, transportation to all courses, including college campuses and work-based learning sites, is the sole responsibility of the family.

Q: Who can I contact if I have questions after reviewing the website?

A: Once hired, the Applied and Advanced Learning School Specialist will be your primary point of contact for program-specific questions. In the meantime, you can use the Advisory Request Google Form to initiate contact for specific course inquiries or wait for the Specialist's contact information to be posted.

Q: Will there be any cost to my family for these courses?

A: The college, career, and technical education, or work-based learning courses provided through this program are offered free of charge to eligible homeschool students. Families are responsible for transportation and any personal supplies the student may need, to include textbooks and materials for college courses not offered in D49 buildings.

Q: What if my student needs technical support with their computer, login, password, etc? 

A: School based technical support will be provided to students at the site their are taking courses. Students can request the support via their teacher or school staff. 

Q: How do I withdraw my student from the Applied and Advanced Homeschool Program? 

A: Parents or guardians must complete this withdrawal form to indicate their intention to withdraw their student. A completed copy of the form will be emailed once submitted. The Applied and Advanced Learning Department will then process the withdrawal.

John Franklin- Applied and Advanced Learning Specialist

john.franklin@d49.org 

Use this link to view the Applied and Advanced Home School Program calendar.