​ACA At-Home’s Home Education Enrichment Program (HEEP) blends the freedom of parent-led home education with the energy and structure of a weekly in-person school day.

Designed for Grades 1-9, HEEP gives families the best of both worlds:
flexibility at home + enriched learning in community.

Partnering With Families to Support Home Education

At ACA At-Home, we believe parents are the primary educators.
HEEP exists to come alongside you with:​
  • Intentional community
  • Enriched learning
  • Christ-centered discipleship
  • Certified, caring teachers
  • Shared Responsibility funding support
LOCATION: 
Life Church Edmonton
4461 - 50 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 7A3
Day: Thursday
Times: 9:00 am - 3:15 pm

What Makes HEEP Unique?

One Full Enrichment Day Per Week
Students attend in-person at our local campus, where they:
  • Participate in 4 in-person classes
  • Learn from ACA At-Home teachers
  • Build friendships across grade levels
  • Experience chapel and morning devotions
  • Enjoy a structured, vibrant homeschool community
  • Receive core academic instruction
This weekly rhythm strengthens academic growth, spiritual formation, and peer connection.​
​As a shared-responsibility program, families are provided a Facilitator who will perform, at minimum, two in-person visits during the school year. This certified teacher will assist in program planning, assessment, and student progress tracking. Our Facilitators are also available throughout the school year for assistance, coaching, and to help your family in any way they can.

Academic Programming by Grade

Grades 1 - 8
Students complete the following subjects during their program:
Exploring Creation (Science from a Christian Worldview)
  • Apologia-based curriculum
  • Rotating topics (Astronomy, Zoology, Chemistry, Anatomy & more)
  • 2 hours weekly of hands-on, engaging instruction
Art
  • Exposure to various mediums
  • Art history elements
  • Regular take-home project
Physical Education
  • Weekly in-person PE
  • Athletic skill development
  • Focus on healthy habits and teamwork
Drama
  • Communication skills
  • Presentations
  • Creative expression
  • Students participate in an annual musical performance every year
Important: Parents are no longer required to cover these subjects at home, but are welcome to expand on them if desired.
Grade 9 - High School Prep Year
​Grade 9 students receive a structured transition year aligned with AB Program of Studies including:
  • Math
  • Science
  • ​Physical Education
  • One of the following (To Be Determined):
    • ELA  or Drama or Art
Grade 9 students use Canvas (our high school learning platform) and are prepared for future high school expectations.
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Christ-Centered Discipleship:
HEEP is more than academics. Students participate in:
  • Monthly Chapel Services
  • Morning devotions
  • Worship, Scripture, prayer
  • Student testimony and sharing
  • Mixed-grade lunch tables led by older students
We are intentionally building a culture of mentorship, leadership, and spiritual growth. Parents are always welcome to attend chapel.
Technology & Learning Platforms:
  • Grades 1-8 use Google Classroom
  • Grade 9 uses Canvas (high school platform)
  • Each student receives an ACA At-Home email account
  • Emphasis is on hands on-embodied learning
  • Cell phones are not permitted during the school day (consistent with AB Ed regulations)
Funding Information: (Shared Responsibility Program)
​Because HEEP is a Shared Responsibility Program, funding is adjusted.  Parents receive funding for the percentage of the program that they are responsible for, as detailed below:
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR)
  • Grades 1–6: approximately 75%
  • Grades 7–8: approximately 71%
  • Grade 9:  approximately 56%
Parents are not funded for the in-school portion of instruction but can access reimbursement for approved home education expenses.
Community Beyond Your One Day A Week:
HEEP families are part of the larger ACA At-Home community and benefit from:
  • Community Days
  • ​Parent connections
  • Easy online reimbursement process
  • Access to facilitators for home education support
  • Activity Clusters (various locations only)
Optional Online Course Partnership (Grades 7-9):
Through our partnership with NorthStar Academy, students in Grades 7-9 may:
  • Take online courses (optional)
  • Lighten the load in subjects like Math or Language Arts
  • Choose elective options not offered by ACA At-Home
  • Submit tuition receipts for reimbursement eligibility
Structure That Supports Success:
HEEP provides:
  • Monthly reporting through PowerSchool
  • Midterm and final report cards
  • Clear homework expectations
  • Exploring Creation: approx. 1 hour/week
  • Art, Drama, PE: approx. 30 minutes/week
  • Clear communication structure with teachers and administration
Our growing program reflects a thriving homeschool community.
A Typical In-Person Day
Drop Off: 9:00 am
Morning Devotions: until 9:15 am
Classes: instructional blocks
Communal Lunch Time
Classes: instructional blocks
Pick Up: 3:15 pm
Students Bring:
Backpack
Basic school supplies
Indoor shoes
Water bottle
Lunch and snacks (peanut-aware school)
Who Is HEEP For?
HEEP is ideal for families who:
Want to remain primary educators
Desire weekly structure and accountability
Value Christian worldview instruction
Want their children to build friendships
Appreciate teacher-led enrichment in key subject areas
Are seeking a strong homeschool community

Join the HEEP Community!!!

ACA At-Home’s Home Education Enrichment Program continues to grow because families are seeing the fruit:
  • Confident learners
  • Deepened faith
  • Meaningful friendships
  • Supported parents
If you’re ready to enrich your homeschool experience while keeping flexibility at the center, we invite you to apply.
To begin an application, please use the link below to access our Pre-Enrollment Form.  You will be asked to create a SchoolEngage Account, and then given further instructions.  

Once you have your student(s) added, please be sure to select the 2026-27 ACA At-Home Pre-Enrollment Form option.  You will need to complete a form for each child. Once your pre-enrollment form has been reviewed and accepted, the full application form will be added to your account for you to complete.

Please Note: Completing an application does not guarantee you a spot in your desired program as spacing is limited.  As spots become available, they will be given to new families who have completed the application process.  
2026-27 Tuition Fees
2025-26 Tuition Fees
2026-27 Tuition Fees
2026-27 Tuition Fees
Tuition Grades 1 to 9
​*Tuition is tax-receiptable
1st child
​$1,250
2nd child
​$1,250
3rd child
​$430
4th + child
​Waived
Facility Operations Fees
$400 per family for Airdrie, Red Deer and Edmonton programs –  There is no Facility Operations Fee for families whose child(ren) are in Kindergarten.
2025-26 Tuition Fees
2025-26 Tuition Fees
Tuition Grades 1 to 9 
​*Tuition is tax-receiptable
1st child
​$1,190
2nd child
​$1,190
3rd child
​$430
4th + child
​Waived
Facility Operations Fees
$380 per family for Airdrie, Red Deer and Edmonton programs –  There is no Facility Operations Fee for families whose child(ren) are in Kindergarten.
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