FAQs

My Tech High is a tuition-free, public school program that provides a personalized education experience for students in grades K-12 who reside in Colorado. Our program helps students gain valuable tech and entrepreneurship skills that will allow them to be successful in college, career, and life. We believe that students with a strong foundation in creativity, innovation, technology, and business are poised to change the world for good. See Our Story

In 2009, a group of passionate parents, certified teachers, administrators, technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders partnered with public schools to create a new, innovative education model focused on creating unique, personalized educational experiences for every child. See Our Story.

We believe America was founded and thrives on the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship. We also believe a strong foundation in technology is critical for current and future success in college, career, and life.

My Tech High is currently available in Utah, Oregon, and Colorado and has partner programs in Idaho, Tennessee, Arkansas, Wyoming, and Indiana. We are continually growing, so check back regularly!

The My Tech High program is 100% free to all participating families.

Neither! My Tech High is a personalized education program administered by public schools (both district and charter). Students in the My Tech High program are part-time homeschool enrichment students and are assigned to a School of Enrollment based on various factors, including grade level and location.

That’s up to you! Classes can include your choice of online, in-person, and/or hands-on educational resources. Learn more about your options here.

Yes! Every student has access to a state-certified Homeroom Teacher who can provide guidance and support to help them progress during the year. Homeroom teachers review your child’s Weekly Learning Logs and provide positive feedback and ideas to enhance learning.

A Weekly Learning Log is a short summary of the student’s educational activities. It is how students demonstrate active participation in the program and serves as an official attendance record. Weekly Learning Logs are required, and may be submitted by the parent or student via video, Google Docs, a family blog/digital journal, or by simply typing directly onto the provided page. You choose which method is best for you!

We enable parents to use the curriculum that is best for their unique students, so the universe of options is endless! Learn more about your options.

Student schedules in grades K-12 are for a part-time school year and include the following:

Period 1: Homeroom (All students have access to a teacher and unlimited digital curriculum)

Period 2: Technology or Entrepreneurship

Period 3: Core or Elective subject of your choice

Period 4: Core or Elective subject of your choice

See our course catalog of MTH Direct options options or create your own Custom-built courses.

That’s entirely up to you! Depending on the curriculum and classes you choose, your role in supporting your child can vary from subject to subject.

There are many opportunities for children to connect with other students while enrolled in the My Tech High program. We offer field trips, showcases, social teams and clubs, and in-person, group classes, to name a few!

Additionally, students of any age can participate in extracurricular activities at their local district school. Plus, students in grades 6-12 may take one on-site class at a Colorado Early Colleges location as part of their approved My Tech High schedule.

You’ll be amazed at what happens when a child is allowed to experience a truly personalized education. Finding what works best for each child empowers them to love learning and expand in ways you never thought possible. For additional support, you have access to a state-certified Homeroom Teacher. These teachers are available to provide suggestions, ideas, and resources to support your home-centered education.

Yes! If you create your own Custom-built course, you can pace your student accordingly. MTH Direct classes offer self-paced, teacher-led, and in-person options, some of which provide pacing guidelines.

A Technology Allowance is an annual subsidy for each student to ensure they have access to a computer, high-speed internet, and a webcam. If these needs are met, you may use Technology Allowance funds for other approved educational resources to supplement your student’s learning experience.

Homeroom Resources are free resources to assist you in teaching your child. Programs include comprehensive K-12 core curricula, engaging science videos, math puzzles and games, ACT Prep resources, an online library, and more! These are accessed through Homeroom.

Awesome! The My Tech High program offers families the freedom and flexibility to travel as education can happen anywhere. Learning on the go may look different than a typical school day at home, but academic experiences while traveling can be summarized in the Weekly Learning Logs. We love to hear what students learn in their travels!

Colorado requires all part-time homeschool students in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 to participate in an academic progress evaluation. Students can take a nationally standardized achievement test, or a qualified person can evaluate the student's progress. The results are then submitted to the school district that receives the student's notice of intent. See details here.

Absolutely! Students of all ability levels are welcome in the My Tech High program. Special Education services are provided through the student's boundary school as our program is simply part-time. Depending on the local district's policy, they may or may not require you to withdraw from our public school options program. It is ultimately the local district's decision.

There are 3 simple steps (learn more about the process here):

1. Apply - Complete a short application and get access to Parent Link, your source for all program details.

2. Enroll - When the application is accepted, submit an Enrollment Packet online.

3. Design - When the Enrollment Packet is approved, design your student’s ideal educational plan in our Schedule Builder.

We accept applications every day of the year! Once you apply, you will be sent a link so you can verify your email; please be sure to do that within 24 hours.

Letters of Acceptance are issued between April to July.

Once you get a Letter of Acceptance, you can begin the enrollment process by submitting an Enrollment Packet.  Students will receive a final confirmation of acceptance once a complete Enrollment Packet is received.

My Tech High offers enrollment for the full-year beginning in August. (We do not have a semester only option or mid-year enrollment.)

Yes. Students participating in the My Tech High program are part-time homeschool enrichment students and should file a Notice of Intent to your local boundary school district.

Once your student’s Enrollment Packet has been accepted, please notify them of your student’s withdrawal.

If you submit an application and then decide My Tech High isn't the right fit for your child, you have no obligation to enroll.

Review the guidelines found in our Withdrawal Policy as there may be repayment requirements for early withdrawal, and then fill out the Withdrawal Form in your InfoCenter account.

The My Tech High program is intended for students who participate for the full school year. Once the school year begins, if you need to withdraw, please review the guidelines found in our Withdrawal Policy as there may be repayment requirements for early withdrawal, and then fill out the Withdrawal Form in your InfoCenter account.

Yes! Students in grades 6-12 can choose a Colorado Early College (CEC) option and participate in one on-campus class at a CEC campus. This CEC class needs to be part of, not in addition to, the student’s My Tech High schedule.

Yes! Students may participate in their local school's extracurricular, school-sponsored activities, unless the schools’ sports teams require that the team members have, for example, weight lifting. If that's the case, the student cannot enroll in My Tech High and the local school for one class.

Yes! Students in grades 6-12 can choose a Colorado Early College (CEC) option and participate in one on-campus class at a CEC campus. This CEC class needs to be part of, not in addition to, the student’s My Tech High schedule.

Yes! Students may participate in their local school's extracurricular, school-sponsored activities, unless the schools’ sports teams require that the team members have, for example, weight lifting. If that's the case, the student cannot enroll in My Tech High and the local school for one class.

No, My Tech High is not a credit recovery program.

Yes! Since 2009, students from our program have attended universities of their choice, including Stanford, Harvard, BYU, University of Utah, Utah State, and many others.

Students may list one college course per semester on their schedules and submit receipts for reimbursement through Custom-built resources and Technology Allowance.