D49 Homeschool Program Options
In D49 there are many part-time programs available for homeschool students. Participation in these programs is optional and should be used strictly in addition to your existing homeschool curriculum. Parents remain the teacher of record. Contact the program directly for more detailed information.
Please note: As per Colorado State Guidelines, homeschooled students may be registered in only one publicly funded part-time homeschool program.
Falcon Homeschool Program
Falcon Homeschool Program
Paul Austin, Principal, paul.austin@d49.org
2024-25 Falcon Homeschool Enrichment Program @IVES: Grades K-7th
Inspiration View Elementary School (IVES Campus: shared building-no affiliation)
9233 Vista del Pico Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80927
2024-25 One day per week: Monday-Thursday
- Enrichment Program
- Serves students grades K-7th
- Students choose one day and attend on that day each week
- Monday
- (2nd-4th) Literacy Foundations
- (4th-5th) STEM and The Arts
- Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
- (K-5th) Science, Social Studies, and Skills Enrichment
- Wednesday
- (6th-7th) The Arts
- Tuesday or Thursday
- (6th-7th) Science, Social Studies, and Skills Enrichment
- Monday
2024-25 Two days per week: Tuesday and Thursday
- BRIDGE Program
Serves students grades 6th through 7th
Includes ½ day of math and language arts classes and ½ day of enrichment: science and social studies
Classes are held on both Tuesdays and Thursdays each week
2024-25 Falcon Homeschool Secondary Enrichment Program @TheCampus: Grades 7th-12th
TheCampus
6113 Constitution Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Serves students grades 7th through 12th
Classes are held on both Tuesdays and Thursdays each week
Courses options include: Math, English, Science, History and STEM
Accompanying Options:
- Concurrent Enrollment
Serves students grades 9th through 12th
Personal advising to support individual career and college goals and selection of appropriate classes
Classes must align with the student’s designated pathway
Students earn free college credits on both high school and college campuses while completing high school graduation requirements (1-2 college classes; offered on a D49 high school campus--maximum of 7 credits/semester) - D49 Construction Program (Find out more here: D49 CTE Link)
- Students are introduced to shop safety protocols, and develop skills carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as they participate in the construction of a 1200 sq ft home build at the Legacy Campus. Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications and participate in career fairs, job shadows, summer work, and internships.
Industry-recognized certifications with opportunities for high school internship participation
- Students are introduced to shop safety protocols, and develop skills carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as they participate in the construction of a 1200 sq ft home build at the Legacy Campus. Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications and participate in career fairs, job shadows, summer work, and internships.
- D49 Culinary Program (Find out more here: D49 CTE Link)
- Culinary Arts is a 3-year program, beginning with basic food handling and kitchen safety skills, basic culinary & catering skills, then moving on to more complex culinary skills common in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Year 3 students learn leadership skills, coordinate menus, and cater to district and local events. Students have the option to take industry certifications and are encouraged to apply for site visits, job shadows, and internships.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy (RMCA)
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy (RMCA)
Homeschool Program:
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Homeschool Program, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a tuition free, publicly funded charter school program serving K-12 homeschool students. Limited van space is available for Woodland Park.
whttps://www.rmcacshomeschool.org/
RMCA Homeschool Program Information
Carla Witmer, Director, cwitmer@rmcacs.org
K-6th Grades:
Students attend ONE day a week: Monday (nut free), Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
7th & 8th Grades:
Students attend ONE day a week: Friday
High School:
Students attend Wednesday and/or Thursday and/or Friday depending on schedule
Wednesday: Math and Writing Lab
Falcon AeroLabs
Falcon AeroLab Homeschool Program
Falcon Aero-lab is a lab-based enrichment program aimed at preparing students for college and careers in the STEM/Aerospace industries. We offer a unique and exciting approach to education that aims to bring out the love of learning in each student.
https://www.falconaerolab.org/
In this course, students ages 6-8 years old will look at the history and future of Aviation and Space Exploration. They will learn about the Wright Brothers and their perseverance in flight to humanity's quest to conquer the skies and the vast expanse of space. Students will dabble in rocketry, aircraft, and birds in flight. As we venture into the latter half of the course, the focus shifts to weather, magnets, cave geology, and nature.
Our Young Falcons programs are designed for students between the ages of 9- 11 and are introduced to STEM concepts through hands-on exploration, interactive experiments, and exciting projects.
Our Level One STEM programs are designed for students between the ages of 12-16 and is a “sampler platter” of STEM/Aerospace-related curricula. Visit the Level One programs page to see specific programs and location offerings.
Our Level Two STEM programs are designed for students ages 13+ and provide opportunities to engage with experts and professionals from STEM/Aerospace industries. Students can pursue credentials and gain proficiency in areas such as drone operations, cyber security, aircraft mechanics, airline pilot, and more. Visit the Level Two programs page to see specific programs and location offerings.
Accompanying Options
Kilroy’s Workshop (AeroLab Partnership Program)
www.falconaerolab.org/kilroys-workshop
4 additional courses AeroLab students can take: High School Welding, Decorative Ironwork and Fabrication, Manufacturing Entrepreneurship, and Oracle Database Systems Design and Development for Business
Concurrent enrollment (D49 CTE Link)
Serves students grades 9th through 12th
Classes must align with individual career and college goals
Students earn free college credit while in high school (limit of 1 college class offered on a D49 high school campus per semester