High Country Member News
As a High Country Member, you will receive monthly newsletters with the current news, you can also access our Members Only page at any time for updates and upcoming events. The Members Only page is password-protected for privacy and protection, as we have children and do not want anyone on the web to know where our events will be held. The High Country Members Only Webpage Password is Reverence
Please note our Open Staff Positions for the 2024/2025 School Year: Class Director, Guest Services Coordinator, Lunch Coordinators, Serving Projects, IT Support, Teacher Tot Lead Teachers, and Team Leaders. The Join our Team page has more details.
Stay connected! on our HIGH COUNTRY MEMBERS ONLY WEBPAGE
And connect on our Facebook Members Page HERE
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.”
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October 1 & 2: Twin Day
Get a group of two or more people and dress alike.
November 5 & 6: Character Day
Dress as a favorite Bible, book or movie character
November 19 & 20: High Country School Spirit
Wear your school t-shirt
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Exciting News!
King Soopers has approved us for their Community Rewards program. Have your family and friends link their rewards card to High Country to help keep our class costs low.
The process to link your account to HC is simple. Our non-profit King Soopers number is RM700. Go to the King Soopers link below and sign up.
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School photos will be taken on October 8th and 9th. Please be sure your student gets a photo taken for this year's yearbook. Purchases are optional. Sign up for your timeslot HERE
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Diana's Pumpkin Patch Who: High Country Families
What: Diana's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Address: 1649 Poplar Ave, Canon City, CO, 81212
When: Friday, October 4th at 10:00 AM
We will meet 10:00 AM, however you are free to come and go any time throughout the day between 10:00 AM and 9 PM. Teens especially enjoy the corn maze after dark! (It is not a haunted maze).
Who: High Country Families
What: Camp Elim Day Retreat
When: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 @ 10:30 am-3:30 pm (please arrive 15 minutes early to check in)
Where: 5567 Painted Rocks Rd. Woodland Park, CO 80863
High Country Book Fair October 29-30. Location in Theater.
Online shopping available information to come.
Links to register for Field Trips & Events are in the descriptions below and on the HC Member’s Webpage.
Questions about Field Trips?
Email Brianna at fieldtrips@hche.org.
Wear your High Country T-Shirts to our field trips
grab yours at Student Orientation!
$16 for long-sleeve & $12 for short-sleeve
Links for registering for Serving Opportunities are in the descriptions below and on the HC Member’s Webpage.
We are currently looking for someone to plan and oversee our service projects. Serving Projects is a great way to serve our community with other High Country families. Our goal and prayer is that God's love will shine through our families in these opportunities, that God honoring relationships will be built as we serve God together, and that this group will contribute to the development of a servant's heart in our children.
If you would like to know more about this position, be sure to reach out to Jamie at humanresources@hche.org.
Questions about Serving Opportunities? Email servingprojects@hche.org.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
HCCA
HCCA’s first quarter ends on September 30th. You have until October 10th to input your student’s first quarter information, after the date, a late fee will be charged to your account. It is important that parents input all required information each quarter. Please read our updated Quarterly Reporting Instructions
HCCA Info
Parents submit a curriculum plan of their choosing and fill out four quarterly reports each year. In return, HCCA provides private school enrollment, report cards, high school transcripts, and awards diplomas upon completion of our graduation requirements. Curriculum consultation is also available to HCCA families.
Benefits of enrollment in HCCA:
Privacy
Security
Accountability
Guidance
HCCA enrollment for the 2024/2025 school year is open. Enroll before September 30, 2024 at our discounted family rate.
Important information about PARENT RIGHTS and your right to Homeschool.
LOCAL & STATE RESOURCES
19th Annual Colorado Centennial Homeschool Ball
Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 6:30-9:30 pm
Register HERE
Click HERE for more information.
Go to the Challenge Registration FREE
Click I’m a Parent Registering My Student
Click I Don’t Have a Class Code
And Register! Be sure to list your school as Homeschool
BJU Press Homeschool is a publisher of K–12 textbooks and video courses for homeschool families. HomeWorks by Precept is a partner with BJU Press Homeschool because we share their core values of biblical worldview, academic excellence, and critical thinking.
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It takes an army of dedicated moms and dads to make High Country run smoothly! Going beyond volunteering allows you to connect with other families, have payment opportunities, and more.
Click here to view all open positions.
Questions about Open Positions? Email Jamie at humanresources@hche.org.
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High Country is a Praying Ministry!
We have Adult Prayer Group Tuesdays and Wednesdays during our Enrichment Classes at 11:00am. During this time the team has worship and prays over High Country and its families. Sign-up here.
Email Sacha to get involved at prayerdirector@hche.org
Youth Prayer is a time for teens to Worship and Pray under the discipleship of the Youth Prayer Coordinators. Times this semester are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 pm with Kristy Rodriguez and Sacha Warrum. Sign up as a class, this is a free class.
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Need encouragement for your homeschool journey? Connect with a Mentor Mom, an experienced High Country homeschool mom who is finished or nearly finished with her family’s homeschool journey.
Questions about Mentor Moms? Email mentormomsfacilitator@hche.org.
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Mom’s Groups are a great way to connect with other homeschooling moms, grow spiritually and receive and give encouragement! Groups meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am during Enrichment Classes and have a mix of small and large group times. Childcare is provided for a small fee through Preschool age. Choose the day that fits your schedule best or attend both.
Sign up at our Guest Services Counter.
Questions about Moms Groups? Tuesdays, email momsgrouptues@hche.org.
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Welcome to High Country Family Care Ministry!
Please welcome Janaya Belveal.
Janaya oversees our Family Care Ministry, providing support to families in need and support to our single moms and military families.
Please reach out to Janaya to learn more about how she can support you and your family.
Immerse provides a great way for our High Country teens to get plugged in with other homeschoolers in a Christ-centered environment. Adult chaperones are present at each meeting. Students age 13 to 18 years old, until graduated, and a registered member of High Country Home Educators for the current school year, are eligible to participate. In addition, parents must complete the Teen Group Registration.
New events will be coming this Fall. Stop by the table at registration to hear about the fun.
Questions about Immerse Teens?
Email immerseteens@hche.org.
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Immerse Mystery Lunch
Who: Registered Immerse Teens Only (no younger siblings please)
When: Friday, October 11th, 2-4pm
Where: Room 140 at NLC
Cost: $15.00 per person
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 6th
Arrival Note: Please check in with Shawnee & Melissa upon arrival.
Mystery Lunch. It's not what you think...or is it!?! You'll have to come to find out! This event will be messy, so make sure to wear clothes that can get messy. -
Immerse - Game On! & Costume Contest
Who: Registered Immerse Teens Only (no siblings)
When: Friday, October 25th, 2-4:30pm
Where: The Tent at New Life Church
Cost: Bring a Game and a Snack to Share
Registration Deadline: Friday the 25th "So If You Snooze, You Don't Lose!"
Arrival Note: Please check in with Shawnee or Melissa upon arrival.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
Interested in Volunteering in the Fall? If you would like to be part of our “army of volunteers” during the Fall 2024 semester, we will be scheduling interviews. It is our desire to help all who want to serve to be able to do so. Please contact Jamie at humanresources@hche.org if you have any questions.
Fall 2024 registration has officially closed. We wish all of our High Country families a wonderful and blessed semester. Don’t forget Fall break is October 15th & 16th.
Spring 2025 is around the corner. We will be taking registration volunteer applications starting October 8th. Watch your email for details.
Are you looking to get the word out about your business?
Prayer is Powerful!
CONTACT US
General Questions:
HCHEOffice@hche.org
(719) 278-9135 Ext. 5
Enrichment Classes:
AdminAssistant@hche.org
(719) 278-9135 Ext. 1-2
Field Trips:
fieldtrips@hche.org
Academy:
AcademyDirector@hche.org
(719)278-9135 Ext.4
HIGH COUNTRY ONLINE
HC Members Web Page: This page is your one-stop-shop for registration links, events calendar, HSLDA discount code and more! This page is password protected for members only: Reverence
HC Members Facebook Page: Our HC Member’s Facebook page is a great place to ask questions, buy and sell curriculum and other homeschool items, as well as share exciting opportunities in our community. Click here and request to join!
