Classical Academy for Homeschoolers

PRA Classical Academy for Homeschoolers is designed to encourage and equip parents, educate students with excellence, and integrate home and school learning experiences in order to prepare students for success at the next level and beyond. Parents will remain involved in their child’s academic and character development. Parents will manage the subjects not covered on campus as well as supplementing our curriculum based on their student's needs. Our caring, professional teachers will engage students with hands-on projects and creative teaching.

PRA Classical Academy for Homeschoolers is a one or  two-day program under the existing Platte River Academy charter. Platte River Academy provides staff, financial support, and guidance for the PRA Classical Academy community. 

PRA Classical Academy for Homeschoolers is a free, publicly funded part-time program.  There is a small annual student fee.  This fee helps offset the cost for classroom materials including textbooks, consumables, science labs, dissections and other exciting hands-on activities and labs.

PRA Classical Academy for Homeschoolers opened on August 22, 2012 for middle school students. In 2020-2021 we began the process of combining with the elementary homeschool program to become one cohesive unit.

PRA  Classical Academy is housed at Cornerstone Church at 9941 Lone Tree Parkway in Lone Tree. 

One day a week  students (K-2) attend on  Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 8:00 am – 2:45 pm. 

Two day a week students attend on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 8:00 am -2:00 pm. 

All students may also participate in after-school expanded learning opportunities such as art, music, foreign language, physical education, and drama from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm for an additional fee.  

Student travel during school days is at the family's discretion, but all students are required to attend during October count.  Attendance during this period is critical for the funding of our program. Please let the administration and teachers know as soon as possible if your child will be absent. Assignments will be posted on the website for each class and should be turned in upon return. Students must turn in assignments to receive grades for the classes.      

The Platte River Academy charter school has oversight and is ultimately in charge of the PRA Classical Academy.  

Elizabeth Williams is the on-site director for the  program. Her email is ewilliams@prak8.org.

PRA Classical Academy for Homeschoolers will follow the existing Platte River Academy's policies, discipline, and handbook. For items specific to our program, refer to the PRACAH Family Handbook. As noted, there are some modifications such as uniform dress code that will not pertain to the PRA Classical Academy.   

Elementary K-2 - You are the primary educator of your student. You need to make sure that you are fulfilling the state mandate of a minimum of 172 hours per school year. 

Elementary 3-4 - We are partnering with you. You should expect to spend between 2-3 hours per off campus day to complete the given assignments. You will want to supplement for your individual child to meet the  state requirement of 4 hours pe day.

Middle School  5-8 - We are partnering with you. You should expect to spend about 4 hours per off campus day to complete all the given assignments. This will more than fulfill the state requirement. 

The number of students in each classroom will be dependent on the academic placements.  Most classes will have fewer than 18 students.  

The teachers and staff bios are on the Meet Our Teachers page.  

Students must receive at least six (6) student/teacher contact hours per week in order to qualify as a part-time PRA Classical Academy student.  This program will exceed the contact hour requirements. The school must be notified on or before the day of absence for the absence to be excused.

Students will bring their own lunch and snacks to the PRA Classical Academy.  Two day a week students (3-8)  will have the opportunity to purchase pizza once a week.  

If your student is attending once a week, you are asked to volunteer for at least 2 lunch sessions and an additional 10 hours for the year.

If your student attends twice a week, you are asked to volunteer for at least 5 lunch sessions and an additional 15 hours for the year.

There are many opportunities to help in the classrooms, during lunch, planning field trips, helping with office work and/or other activities. We love it when parents Get Involved!  

Students are not required to wear uniforms.  All PRA Classical Academy students must dress appropriately for school. Clothing must be modest and cover all undergarments without tears, inappropriate language, or gang symbols. No tank tops or spaghetti straps. Shorts and skirts must be longer than the end of student's fingers. If leggings are worn, shirt must reach the thighs.

Students who attend the PRA Classical Academy for Homeschoolers are part-time students and will be allowed to participate in all sports and after school activities at Platte River Academy.  There may be fees associated with these activities.  

Students will be allowed to check out textbooks and curriculum that they will be using in the classroom. 

We  also have a curriculum lending library for parents.

Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) simply enhance the learning opportunities that your child would not otherwise be able to receive in the school day. For a small fee, students will be able to enrich their learning through elective courses offered after school until 3:30 pm.  

In order to offer these courses, we will enlist the help of our teachers, industry professionals, community members, and parents to help inspire students.  This will involve many in the education of our children, not just teachers.  Classes will have small fees associated with them depending on the length of class and materials required.  Course offerings may consist of:  music, art, drama, physical education, foreign language and more.  Please go to the After School page for additional information and current opportunities.