"West River (or home school) has been a good thing in my life because I have been able to achieve a great education. I have learned that there is always more than one way to achieve your goals. I have never done things the way everyone else has; I have to find my own way. I have learned about real life by doing real life experiences. My family has taught me not only math, reading, and writing but they have taught me about fixing cars, balancing budgets, and to keep trying. I have seen firsthand the difference between a low paying job and a high paying job." ~Mitchell, class of 2010, Hesperus, CO USA