Do you teach the Common Core Standards / Colorado State Department of Education Standards? Yes. However, our learners acquire a deep understanding of these standards through Project Based Learning (see below). As a publicly funded school, our learners participate in all state-mandated testing.
What is Project Based Learning (PBL)? Project-Based Learning (PBL) allows children to learn curriculum through fun, meaningful, hands-on and collaborative experiences. Projects inspire the children to learn and apply the content standards in a real-world, relevant way. Through research, self-discovery, and teacher facilitation, learners inquire and seek out the information they need to accomplish the goals of the project. In addition to understanding, applying, and retaining the content, PBL helps develop vocational and leadership skills that will last a lifetime.
What do you mean when you say there is no “homework”? We believe that homework should be meaningful and child-driven. Our facilitators typically do not send homework packets or “drill” worksheets. Unfinished classwork, research, or other preparation for projects are typically done at home. CSA values your family’s time at home, which is why most learning is done at school. Many children are inspired to do follow-up research and exploration on their own because they are deeply involved in the projects they are doing.
How can I support Colorado SKIES Academy?
Many of you have asked what you can do to help make our first year amazing:
- Be sure to follow us on Facebook.
- Tell your friends to check us out at coloradoskiesacademy.org
- Email us if there is a place you would like us to visit to share information about the school.
- Once you have completed the registration, please join our CSA Family Connection Facebook group. This group is for parents of Colorado SKIES Academy learners to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with one another.
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