March-April 2024
Trust the Process!
Springtime is that wonderful time of year that makes me think of new beginnings and new growth. We see the newness and growth of the springtime in the beautiful world around us that God created. This newness and growth happens because of a process. God has a process for us to truly know Him and His love for us. Have you gone through this process? Do you know what the process is? It begins with understanding that God desires us to really know Him. If we know God, then we would walk with God, and God would be in us.
If that is true, then we would:
· Know His LOVE and give His LOVE.
· Know His GRACE and give His GRACE.
· Know His MERCY and give His MERCY.
· Know His FORGIVENESS and give His FORGIVENESS.
However, many of us do not know His love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness in our hearts. To begin this process of understanding, we need to know and learn what God has already done for us. Once we know this, then we accept and apply what He has already done for us. We then walk in and reflect on what He has already done for us. Once we go through this process, we can truly grow into who God desires us to be. His love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness are exemplified in the life and death of Jesus. Springtime brings us our biggest hope and picture of love when we celebrate Easter. We not only serve a God who creates amazing beauty, but we serve a God who loves us so very much that He sent His son to die on a cross for us. Trust in God’s process. Trust Him and His love! ~Julie Blank, Director
UPCOMING HCCA EVENTS
Mar. 15 Deadline to register for Terra Nova II Testing
Mar. 31 Third quarter ends
Apr. 10 Deadline to enter third quarter reports
Apr. 10 Graduation Ceremony Auditions
ACADEMY CONTACTS
Julie Blank, Academy Director
Georgia Wolfe, Academy Database
Phone: (719)278-9135 x4
VISIT US AT THE HCCA TABLE
Stop by and say, “Hi!” All HCCA families receive three hours of consultation for free! To schedule a consultation, please email Julie at academydirector@hche.org
2024 Testing and Evaluation Information
DEADLINE APPROACHING Registration for the TerraNova 2 test through HCCA will close March 15, 2024. The test covers the following: reading, word analysis, vocabulary, language usage and mechanics, spelling, math computation, math problem solving and concepts, science, and social studies. Testing is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7-8, from 8:45am-12:30pm. Space is limited, so register now (HERE)
TESTING PROCTORS NEEDED The Academy relies on our wonderful volunteers, parents like you, to help us administer the test. These are minimally compensated volunteer positions, which are paid directly on the last day of testing. Proctoring requires only two half days of your time in the spring. If you are interested in helping, leave a message by calling 719-278-9135 x4, or send an email to AcademyDirector@HCHE.org. There is also an option that may be selected on the testing registration form indicating your desire to volunteer.
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
Important to know
QUARTERLY REPORTS HCCA’s third quarter end March 31st. You have until April 10th to input your student’s third quarter information, after this date a late fee will be charged to your account. 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 17, 2024 at 4:00pm. HCHE is in need of volunteers for the ceremony. It takes an entire community to make this celebration unforgettable for our graduates. Please consider volunteering – register HERE
GRADUATION CEREMONY PERFORMANCE AUDITIONS Do you have a talented musician or vocalist in your family? Does your student excel at public oration? If so, we invite HCHE members to apply for an audition to perform at the graduation ceremony in May. Deadline to apply is April 3rd and auditions are April 10th. Graduation Ceremony Audition Application
Upcoming Seminar
HOMESCHOOLING IN HIGH SCHOOL – Have you been thinking about homeschooling through high school? Have you already started? Do you have a lot of questions—and maybe a few concerns? Join us for a seminar in late April (date TBA).
Spring Break and Easter
HCCA offices will be closed from March 23-31 for spring break and to celebrate Easter.