Welcome to CEC Fort Collins Homeschool Academy 5-8

CEC Fort Collins Homeschool Academy (FCHA) is a tuition-free enrichment program designed to support homeschool families and students in grades 5 through 8.

We offer a variety of engaging, hands-on classes that complement your homeschooling experience. Whether science, art, world languages, etc., 5th-8th-grade students can explore their interests and actively participate in their learning by choosing the classes that excite them most.

Our program is built to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.

At CEC Fort Collins Homeschool Academy, we support students in becoming confident, capable, and curious lifelong learners. We’d love to be a part of your homeschool journey.

  • Smaller Class Sizes with Passionate, Enthusiastic and Highly-Qualified Teachers
  • Exceptional Pathways Towards College Degrees and Other Industry Credentials
  • Healthy Breakfast and Lunch available

Enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year at CEC Fort Collins (5-8) Homeschool Academy!

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Cody Pearce – Head of School

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Lori King – Admissions

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970.893.4549 - Main

970.568.8132 - Fax

4512 McMurry Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525

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Food & Transportation Services

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Food Service

CEC Food Services is committed to providing healthy breakfast and lunches for free to our campus students to support their academic success.

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Transportation

CEC Transportation Services operates buses with multiple routes and stops along the Front Range in support of our campus locations, and is committed to providing our students and families with this option wherever possible.

CEC Network Success Stats

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Student Life at CEC Fort Collins Homeschool Academy

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Our Beliefs

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CEC recognizes the responsibility we have been entrusted with to deliver a positive and lifelong impact on our students and their families, both academically and in life, and to do so with equity and fairness in the Colorado communities we have the privilege of serving. We have created a belief system to guide us in building strong campus communities filled with passion, driven by excellence, and dedicated to fulfilling our mission.
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