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Options Program

Options Main Office

16500 E. Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
Between Smoky Hill High School and Smoky Hill Transportation Central Terminal

(720) 886-7380
 
We are very excited to welcome you to the Cherry Creek Options School!   If you are a homeschool family, we have a new opportunity to share with you.  The Cherry Creek School District is developing a part-time homeschool Options program for students in grades K-12. 

Beginning July 1, 2012 Aurora Public Schools will transfer the Options programs that already exist within the Cherry Creek boundaries to our school district.  It is our intention and goal to make this transition seamless for students, parents and staff. 

This webpage contains information about the Options school program, as well as links to the current Options sites that exist today.  We are committed to continuing to serve homeschool students and their parents to the same high level as has been done for years.

This webpage will be updated as information becomes available.

If you have questions, please contact:

NPatrick3@cherrycreekschools.org (720) 886-7385 – Options Program Administrator
KLarkins@cherrycreekschools.org   (720) 886-7380 – Options Office Manager
LReddel@cherrycreekschools.org    (720) 554-4444 – Director, Options
  
 
The Options Program for students in grades K-12 is designed to support parents who choose to school their children at home. Parents remain the primary instructional provider, with the school supplementing their efforts. Families participating in the program get limited instruction and educational materials at no cost. This is possible because, as a public school, Options receives a portion of the PPOR (Per Pupil Operating Revenue) distributed at the state level for each enrolled student. This money is used to pay salaries, for curriculum and other costs associated with running the program.
Contact Time & Records
In order to receive funding, each registered student must spend a minimum of 90 hours per semester with a licensed teacher hired by Options, for a minimum of 180 hours per school year. This is approximately 5 - 6 hours per week. These hours must be regularly scheduled. Students who are juniors in high school may be eligible for up to two (2) pre-approved classes per semester at a community college/university. The Options School will reimburse tuition. Parents are responsible for fees and texts. Class time is counted for contact hours.
 
Curriculum & Assessment
Curriculum is available for annual check out, including teacher editions, at no cost except for consumables. Parents may order cost-effective, reusable curriculum, which is non-religious in nature. Items must be returned at the end of the school year. Curriculum viewing and selection days assist parents in choosing materials from a variety of texts. In the spring, nationally standardized testing is offered at no charge for Options students. Students in grades 3-11 may test, though Colorado only requires testing for grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
 
 
 
Benefits of the Options Program       Services Provided
  • Organizational and planning resources for your home school
  • Free Curriculum
  • Classes with Licensed Teachers
  • Hands-on Activity Classes
  • College Credit Courses
  • Career Counseling
  • Academic Testing
  • Iowa's Explore Plan
  • Diplomas and transcripts
  • Record keeping

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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance officer: District Compliance Officer or directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver, CO 80204.