Homeschool

The MPA Homeschool Programs are all-day programs. The classrooms apply Montessori philosophy, a project approach, and frequent time in nature to provide students with a rich and experiential learning environment. Basic Montessori and STEAM materials are introduced and used to foster deeper understanding, encourage student individuality, creativity, and social interaction while developing critical thinking and a love of learning. We accept students with diverse learning needs but we do not service IEP’s or 504 Plans as we are an enrichment program.

Enrollment and Registration

Welcome and thank you so much for your interest in our programs! Please contact Melissé Segesman, Homeschool Director, for more information.

Email - Melisse.Segesman@jeffco.k12.co.us (all year)
phone: 303-339-1135 (August-May)

Homeschool tour information

Tours are available by appointment. Children are welcome to join their parents and see one of our classes in action.

View available times and schedule a tour

Contact Melissé Segesman with any questions at: (303) 972-2627, x500 (Aug-May) or msegesma@jeffcoschools.us. Round 1 Enrollment is open from December through September. All applications will be processed online through EnrollJeffco.

Enrollment for the current year stays open through September of that school year.
First round enrollment for the next school year is open from early December to mid January; the Second round opens in February and remains open through the summer of each preceding school year.
Keep an eye out, you will receive notification of the next steps via email.

Important enrollment information

Jeffco requires student's Birth Certificate to be on file
Students must be 5 years old by October 1st to attend Kindergarten. Kindergarten students attend on Tuesday.
Our Program does not service IEP's or Section 504 Plans. If your child has an IEP or a 504 Plan, you will need to sign a waiver for them to enroll in our program.
Students may NOT be dually enrolled in COVA, H.O.P.E. or other publicly funded programs and be enrolled in our Homeschool programs. Students can be dually enrolled in our program and a private or umbrella school program.
A materials/activity fee of $100 (1 day/week) or $150 (2 days/week) is due at registration in August.
Talking with Melissé Segesman (HS Director) and taking a tour is highly recommended, please call 303-339-1135 (Aug-May) or email msegesma@jeffcoschools.us (all year)

All families need to use the EnrollJEffco system to let us know where your student(s) will go to school next school year.

Here is a brief overview:

EnrollJeffco has two buttons:

School Finder provides information about all the neighborhood, option, and charter schools in the district
Enroll Now accesses the system all families will use to indicate where they intend to go to school next school year

All families with students that plan to attend a Jeffco Public School will need to go to visit Jeffco's Enroll page.

If your student will be attending our Homeschool, choose Montessori Peaks Academy Homeschool Enrichment from the list of Jeffco Schools. Enrollment offers will be sent to families in late February along with instructions on next steps. As soon as you accept the spot offered, you are done until registration in July/August.

Homeschooling in CO

About Us

About Us

MPA Homeschool mission

It is the mission of the Montessori Peaks Academy Homeschool Programs to share a Montessori approach with homeschooled students and their families; activate curiosity; foster communication and critical thinking; offer experiences that are difficult to provide at home; and encourage social, emotional and academic development by supporting the growth of the whole child.

MPA Homeschool vision

It is the vision of the MPA HS Programs to honor the homeschooled child and share in their growth and learning using an inquiry based approach to the Montessori philosophy.

A brief history

Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) is a long-standing Montessori Charter School in Jefferson County, founded in 1997. MPA offers preschool and elementary education, providing an alternative to traditional teaching methods.

The MPA Homeschool program was established to extend the school's reach and make Montessori education accessible to more students. The program began with Homeschool Connections, a weekly program for 1st-6th graders. In 2014, Options programs were added, offering weekly classes in different age groups. These programs have since merged, allowing families to choose between days and choose one or two days per week for 1st-6th grade students. In 2024, the program moved into a new facility and expanded the offerings to families.

MPA Homeschool continues to evolve, incorporating project-based learning and expanding its curriculum lending library. The program aims to provide enriching experiences and support for students and families.

Current program information

The MPA Homeschool Programs are all-day programs. The classrooms apply Montessori philosophy and a project approach to provide students with a rich and experiential learning environment. Basic Montessori and STEAM materials are introduced and used to foster deeper understanding, encourage student individuality, creativity, and socialization while developing critical thinking and a love of learning. We have access to abundant outdoor space and spend as much time outside as possible. We accept students with different learning capabilities but we do not service IEP’s or 504 Plans as we are an enrichment program.

We follow the Jeffco yearly calendar and classes are held from 8:30- 3:30 each school day. The following grade levels are offered on the days listed below.

Tuesday - Lower Elementary: K - 2nd grade 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Wednesday- Upper Elementary: 3rd - 5th and Middle School: 6th - 8th, 8:30 - 3:30
Friday- Lower and Upper Elementary: 1st -6th grade, 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Kindergarten, 7th, and 8th grade students attend one day a week.
1st - 6th grade students have the choice of attending one or two days a week, on either or both days those grades attend.

Our classes provide homeschooling families with Montessori and project-based experiential learning experiences for Kindergarten through 8th grade. We provide knowledgeable and experienced instructors for all of our programs. Classes take daily nature walks and participate in Art, Music, PE and Library as well as classroom learning blocks as part if their day.

Tuesday's lower elementary (K-2nd)

Classes have a maximum of 16 students per classroom. Students are guided through lessons and projects on topics of study chosen by the teacher.

Wednesday's Upper Elementary (3rd-5th) and Middle School (6th-8th)

Classes have a maximum of 16 students per classroom. Upper Elementary students are guided through lessons and projects on topics of study chosen by the teacher. Middle School students are guided through lessons and projects that are collaboratively developed between the teacher and students. These topics can extend as long as student interest and deep learning continue to happen.

Friday's Lower Elementary (1st-3rd) and Upper Elementary (4th-6th)

Classes are our original and longest running homeschool program. Enrollment caps at 16 students per level. Learning topics work similarly to the Tuesday and Wednesday programs, incorporating Montessori and project aspects. Students are guided through lessons and projects on topics of study chosen by the teacher.

Additional benefits for all students

Students attend field trips, in-house presentations from outside experts, and assemblies. All of the after-school programs sponsored by MPA are available to all Homeschool students, as well as the science fair, school pictures, the school yearbook, talent show, social nights for Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary students and families, growing and changing (5th grade), and the 6th grade trip. Homeschool families can also choose to participate in state testing with the full-time students. Contact the Homeschool Director for further information.

LiberatED podcast

Recently, Melissé was a guest on the LiberatED Podcast with Kerry McDonald, highlighting our unique program. Here is the episode Apple link, but it's on all major podcast platforms.

I wanted to let you know (again) how much my family appreciates our son's fabulous teachers and your great program. He came home and told us that his teachers were really happy he came and stayed all day with a big smile on his face. I tell them lots how we adore them but I wanted to make sure you know that your program is really loving and wonderful. We are so happy to be part of it. ~ Parent of 2nd grade student.

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