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PK - Grade 8 Focus
We are a free public school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado.
We take advantage of our unique opportunity as a PK-12 school to impact students over the course of as many as 14 years of their lives by vertically aligning their full educational experience from youngest to oldest around three notions intended to prepare them for lifelong success in a 21st century world - Prepare, Explore, and Empower. Hover over the photos to the right to learn more about how that focus evolves as students progress.
Academic Preparation
Students need to master core academic skills to fully access to their world. Our evidence-based curricula and individual student supports prepare students for academic success.
Personal Empowerment
Lifelong success requires students to have the skills that empower them to lead their own futures. The Leader in Me framework helps us teach those personal leadership skills.
Intellectual Exploration
Deep learning happens within a meaningful context. Our project-based learning opportunities allow students to explore their strengths and passions through real-world application.
Grade 9 - 12 Focus
We are a free, public school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado.
We take advantage of our unique opportunity as a PK-12 school to impact students over the course of as many as 14 years of their lives by vertically aligning their full educational experience from youngest to oldest around three notions intended to prepare them for lifelong success in a 21st century world - Prepare, Explore, and Empower.
College Preparation
Our rigorous course catalog, including a wide range of Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment offerings, helps students prepare for college.
Personal Empowerment
Our offerings in athletics, the arts, and other electives provide students with opportunities to empower their whole selves through imagination, creativity, and expression.
Career Exploration
Meaningful learning happens beyond the boundaries of school. Our Work-Based Learning programming promotes learning about work, learning through work, and learning at work.
Explore our levels
Pre-Kindergarten
4 Year-Olds
The Academy offers a full-day PK Program for children who turn four prior to October 1st. This program is designed to set up students for success in kindergarten
Elementary
Grades K - 5
The Academy Elementary is divided into a K-2 level at our North Campus building and a 3-5 level at our Main Campus building
Middle School
Grades 6 - 8
The Academy Middle School provides developmentally appropriate opportunities to foster a sense of identity, purpose, empowerment, and engagement as our students transition from childhood to adolescence
High School
Grades 9 - 12
The Academy High School emphasizes opportunities for students to pursue the strengths and passions they have developed over the course of their PK-8 experience as they prepare for college and life
Academy Latest News
Latest News
![Thumbnail image from the Executive Director's Welcome Back Video]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724431340/theacademyk12org/trrwnjmnaichrfnif3k1/WelcomeBackVideo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724431340/theacademyk12org/trrwnjmnaichrfnif3k1/WelcomeBackVideo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724431340/theacademyk12org/trrwnjmnaichrfnif3k1/WelcomeBackVideo.png","width":587}])
The Academy's Executive Director recently shared a video message welcoming the community back for the 2024-25 school year.
![Annual Impact Report Intro]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720809492/theacademyk12org/ekt0wqlyxrqna3ouuqin/AnnualImpactReport.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720809492/theacademyk12org/ekt0wqlyxrqna3ouuqin/AnnualImpactReport.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720809492/theacademyk12org/ekt0wqlyxrqna3ouuqin/AnnualImpactReport.png","width":699}])
At the end of each school year, The Academy publishes an Annual Impact Report to share progress made toward achieving the goals named in its 5-year strategic plan.
![Chart showing charter school rankings by state]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719332102/theacademyk12org/nhkaemks5plqanovp5c1/StateCharterSchoolRankings.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719332102/theacademyk12org/nhkaemks5plqanovp5c1/StateCharterSchoolRankings.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719332102/theacademyk12org/nhkaemks5plqanovp5c1/StateCharterSchoolRankings.png","width":596}])
Education Next shares results from the first-ever state ranking of charter student performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
![Image from the Executive Director's Year-End Community Message]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719332172/theacademyk12org/ij47el9wwl5yp7ejos4c/Year-EndVideo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719332172/theacademyk12org/ij47el9wwl5yp7ejos4c/Year-EndVideo.png","width":444}])
The Academy's Executive Director, Brent Reckman, shared a video message with the Wildcat community to mark the end of another successful school year.
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Amazing student artwork was on display at the High School Student Art show on Friday, May 3rd.