"These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up."
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (WEB) (WEB)
📋 Colorado Homeschool Requirements
Colorado is very homeschool-friendly with minimal state requirements and multiple compliance options. The state recognizes homeschooling as a legitimate educational choice with reasonable oversight.
📝 Notification
File a Notice of Intent to homeschool with your local school district by August 1st or within 30 days of withdrawing from public school. Must include child's name, age, address, and number of hours of attendance planned.
📅 Attendance
172 days per school year with at least 4 hours per day for grades 1-12, or 696 total hours annually. Kindergarten requires 435 hours. Ages 6-16 are compulsory school age.
📚 Subjects
Reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, and science. Constitution instruction required in elementary and high school.
✅ Assessment
Annual assessment required through standardized test, evaluation by certified teacher, or other portfolio review. Must be kept on file for 3 years.
📁 Records
Maintain attendance records, immunization records, and annual assessments. Keep records for 3 years. Portfolio of academic work recommended but not required.
💡 Additional Notes
Alternative options include enrollment in non-public home-based educational programs or independent/parochial schools. Some families choose umbrella schools for additional support and record-keeping assistance.
🐭 How BibleMouse Helps
Complete Subject Coverage
BibleMouse covers all required Colorado subjects including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies with integrated Constitution instruction, ensuring full compliance with state requirements.
Built-in Record Keeping
Our curriculum includes lesson plans, progress tracking, and portfolio materials that make maintaining Colorado's required academic records simple and organized for your annual assessments.
Flexible Scheduling
Easily meet Colorado's 172-day, 4-hour requirement with our adaptable lesson structure that allows families to customize their daily schedule while ensuring consistent educational progress.
Assessment Ready
Regular review activities and comprehensive skill-building prepare students for Colorado's annual assessment requirements, whether you choose testing or portfolio evaluation methods.
Constitutional Values
BibleMouse naturally incorporates civics and Constitutional principles throughout our curriculum, helping fulfill Colorado's specific Constitution instruction requirements with a Christian worldview.
📊 Colorado State Standards
Colorado Academic Standards (CAS)
Colorado's comprehensive academic standards covering English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and other content areas with specific grade-level expectations and learning objectives.
🐭 BibleMouse Alignment
BibleMouse curriculum is carefully designed to address Colorado Academic Standards while maintaining a Christ-centered approach. Our scope and sequence covers key learning objectives across all grade levels, ensuring students meet academic expectations while growing in faith.
🏠 Tips for Colorado Homeschoolers
Colorado has a vibrant homeschool community with many local support groups and co-ops throughout the Front Range and mountain communities. Consider connecting with Mile Hi Home Educators or Christian Home Educators of Colorado for fellowship and resources. The Colorado Springs area has numerous co-ops and field trip opportunities. Many families take advantage of Colorado's beautiful outdoors for nature studies and physical education. The annual CHEC convention provides excellent curriculum previews and workshops. Remember that some school districts may offer dual enrollment or part-time enrollment options for homeschoolers.