Trevor and Marcie Farlow

Why did you choose Rock Solid for your child?

We chose Rock Solid because we believe homeschooling offers the opportunity to provide tailored academic instruction as well as precious family time, but also wanted our girls to have the benefits of a Christian educational community.

What do you love most about Rock Solid?

It's hard to pick one thing, so we'll pick two! We love the fellowship and community of other families who have chosen this unique approach to education, and also the hearts of RSCA's teachers who truly love our kids with the love of Christ.

What is one word that describes our school? Tell us why you chose that word.

Unicorn! Rock Solid is one of a kind in the Denver metro area - not only in the University Model philosophy, but also in its close-knit community. We truly feel like the school is comprised of families and staff who partner together, using our unique gifts, for the holistic thriving of our students.

Describe one of your favorite teachers and the impact this person has had in your child's life -- or perhaps a specific example of a way this teacher has cared for your student in a special way.

Our family recently took a cruise to Mexico and had to miss a week of school. RSCA's first grade teacher surprised us before the trip with a colorful binder filled with fun learning activities that were specific to our modes of travel and ports of call! Instead of simply assigning workbook pages and handouts, she took the time to facilitate real-world learning that was meaningful and relevant. We learned together about the rankings of ship officers/crew, charted our voyage on a map, and learned about the unique aspects of the ports we visited - firsthand! It wasn't a "have to," it was a fantastic way to make our vacation an even more memorable experience. This just wouldn't typically happen in most schools and we were blown away!

How is Rock Solid preparing your child for God's call on their lives, including hopes, plans, and dreams for college, career, and/or community?

Our kids are still very early in their formal education, but we as parents strongly believe Matthew 16:26 ("What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses his soul?"). If our purpose on this earth is to glorify God, then a Christian education rightly prioritizes building a strong foundation for knowing and loving Christ. Our hope for our kids is, of course, to excel academically, and eventually engage in their communities as a light in the darkness, whatever that looks like.

What would you tell another parent to encourage them to consider enrolling their child at Rock Solid?

We would encourage other parents to consider an education that not only emphasizes high academic standards, but also recognizes the eternal soul of each child made in the image of God. An education with Rock Solid demands more of us, as parents, than a typical school, but it is an investment in the entirety of our children's lives that, we believe, is stewarding well the children He's loaned us.