Homeschool + Westlake
Extracurriculars & Academics
We know that homeschool families are passionate about raising up the next generation to follow Christ. That’s why Westlake comes alongside homeschool families to provide traditional extracurricular activities in a safe, Christian environment.
Homeschool students can participate in band, athletics, or academic courses. Additional information about each program is available:
Homeschool Administrative Fee
New for 2026–27: All homeschool families will pay an annual Homeschool Administrative Fee, per student.
- The administrative fee amount covers annual administrative costs that are separate from the participation fee for each individual program (band, sports, etc.)
- Homeschool families taking band and academic courses already pay an annual registration fee, but athletics is now being included. This new administrative fee structure allows us to cover rising overhead costs without increasing participation fees for individual programs.
- New Benefit: All homeschool families will now have access to FACTS Family Portal and FACTS billing. Families will receive an email invoice and a direct pay link for all homeschool fees.
- Band/Sports - $75 per student
- Academic Course/Band/Sports - $175 per student (includes additional monthly payment plan option)
Participation fees for individual programs are available on the band and athletics pages.
Homeschool Admissions
Homeschool students must follow the same admissions policy as full-time students. Homeschool students cannot attend practice or rehearsal unless they have submitted an application and completed a family interview. The application is online. Please select “homeschool” as the grade you are applying for.
Enrolling a Homeschool Sibling
Families who wish to add a homeschool sibling will need to submit an application for the new student. However, an additional family interview is not required. Please apply online and select “homeschool” as the grade. You will then choose a “sibling” application that corresponds to your homeschool student's grade (4th–6th or 7th–12th).
PSAT Testing for Homeschool Partners
Homeschool students are invited to join us at Westlake for the PSAT.
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (testing takes about 2 hours 15 minutes; most students finish by 11:00 am)
- Location: Westlake Christian Academy, 275 S. Lake St, Grayslake, IL 60030
- Cost: $35 per student
- Supplies: Government-issued ID (Chromebooks, scratch paper, and pencils provided; calculators optional—built-in calculator available)
Registration is limited and closes Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Questions? Email us at info@westlakechristianacademy.org
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