Wet Mountain School

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the Colorado Law page for specific state statutes related to homeschooling and umbrella schools. If you cannot find the answers you need, please feel free to contact WMS or the Home School Legal Defense Assocation.

Umbrella Schools

What are the 3 Ways to legally Homeschool in Colorado?

If I enroll in an umbrella school, am I still required to file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the public school district?

I already submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to my school district, but now I want to enroll in an umbrella school. What steps should I take?

My child was enrolled in public school last year. Do I need to notify the school that we're transferring to an umbrella school this year?

We’re homeschooling—so why does private school law apply?

Enrollment

When is enrollment?

What are the tuition and fees to enroll in WMS?

What curriculum does WMS require?

Does WMS offer Enrichment Classes?

Does an IEP or a 504 Transfer to WMS?

How does the high school Diploma Program differ from Cover-Only enrollment?

Is it possible to switch from the Cover-Only program to the Diploma Program for my high schooler?

Is mid-year enrollment at WMS an option for students coming from public school?

If I enroll partway through the school year, am I allowed to include earlier attendance days?

Does WMS offer homeschool enrichment programs for enrolled students?

Is my child eligible to join public school sports teams while enrolled at WMS?

Are families living outside Colorado able to enroll in WMS?

Does enrollment at WMS automatically renew for the following school year?

Requirements

What types of reports am I required to submit to WMS?

What is the process for submitting semester reports to WMS?

What are the deadlines for submitting semester reports?

What are the consequences of missing a semester reporting deadline?

Do the course titles I use in grade reporting need to exactly match the required subject areas?

Why is attendance reporting required at WMS, and how does that apply to unschooling families?

Am I required to record the number of hours my child spends on schoolwork each day?

Is it true that WMS doesn’t require testing or evaluation? I thought Colorado law mandates testing for homeschoolers.

Record Keeping

Am I responsible for maintaining additional records at home beyond the reports I submit to WMS?

How is a work sample defined, and what qualifies as one?

What level of detail should I provide when describing activities used in place of traditional curriculum?

Is it possible to upload and save these records on the WMS site?

Am I required to turn in these records to WMS, or are they for my personal use?

Currently Enrolled Families

The school district is requesting a Notice of Intent because my children attended a public homeschool enrichment program. How should I respond?

Is it possible for my child to be enrolled in both WMS and a publicly funded homeschool enrichment program?

Is my child eligible to join public school sports teams while enrolled in WMS?

What is the process for withdrawing my child from WMS?

Do I need to re-enroll my children each year, or is enrollment automatically renewed?

Can WMS issue work permits for students under 16 who want to work during school hours?

High School Students

Is it mandatory for my high schooler to graduate with a WMS diploma?

What steps must my student take to be awarded a diploma from WMS?

How do the Diploma Program and the Cover-Only enrollment options differ for high school students?

Is it possible to switch from Cover-Only to the Diploma Program after enrolling my high school student?

Are high school classes that don't earn credit allowed on the WMS transcript?

Where can I access and print my student's high school transcript?

What is the procedure for ordering an official transcript for my high school student?

What criteria are used to award honors on a WMS diploma?

Is there a specific school code I should use for ACT or SAT testing through WMS?
Can WMS issue work permits for students who want to work during the school day?

What are the guidelines for determining how many credits a high school course is worth?

Are there specific credit requirements or recommendations provided by WMS for high schoolers?

Since not all submitted credits are guaranteed approval, how can I ensure my child's course will count?

What's the recommended way to report grades for a high school class that spans the full school year?

How should I record college courses taken for dual credit on my high school student's record?

Is it possible to transfer previous high school credits to my student’s WMS transcript?

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