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Why Colorado SKIES Academy?
- Personalized education.
- Project-based learning.
- Social-emotional development.
- STEAM programming with a hands-on aerospace and aviation focus.
- Glider-flight opportunities.
- Innovative, independent critical thinking.
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative.
- Technology focus.
- Arts integration.
- Gifted and Talented program.
- Located on Centennial Airport with open, fun learning environments.
Vision
Colorado SKIES Academy envisions being a middle school dedicated to fostering creative, innovative, and critical thought through an aerospace focused curriculum. We see all learners being provided with the opportunity to explore, develop, and achieve their dreams in aerospace and beyond. Our school will produce successful and fearless young leaders who demonstrate integrity, grit, and honesty through academic excellence.
Mission
Colorado Skies Academy will inspire learners to take flight academically and personally through relevant project based learning instruction. Using comprehensive STEAM and SEL programs, our young people will be prepared to pursue goals and succeed in future educational endeavors and careers. They will create meaningful aerospace connections and develop positive relationships to support their journey.
Goals
- Social-emotional learning
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Empowering learners to find their passions in aerospace and engineering
- Hands-on relevant project-based learning
What Our Families Are Saying
Upcoming Events
December 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
7th Grade: Stem On Station (POL)
Driving Question: How can we use stem cells on the ISS to find a way to heal tissue damage from various trauma? (in the Orange Pod) Reminder: Learners must be in professional attire for their presentations.
December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
In-Person Tour and Information Session
These tours are done in a group setting, and seating is limited. Only 1 RSVP per family is required.
December 11
6th Grade: Airport Design Challenge (POL)
Time TBD Driving Question: When designing your airport, how influential is the government- environmental impact and laws? Reminder: Learners must be in professional attire for their presentations.
December 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Parent Action Committee (PAC) and School Accountability Committee (SAC) Meetings
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent Action Committee (PAC) and School Accountability Committee (SAC) meeting on Wednesday December 11th, starting at 5:30 PM at Colorado Skies Academy. With the SAC meeting to follow at 6:30 PM....
December 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
8th Grade: Advanced Rocketry (POL)
Driving Question: How can breakthrough technology in rocketry be used to increase our understanding of the solar system? (in the Orange Pod) Reminders: Learners must be in professional attire for their presentations and have their rocket launch video edited and...
December 12 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In-Person Tour and Information Session
These tours are done in a group setting, and seating is limited. Only 1 RSVP per family is required.
December 13
Winter Spirit Week: Festive Friday
Dress in anything holiday themed or in holiday colors!
December 13 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Co-Pilot for a Day
We are recruiting our current learners and their friends, neighbors, and relatives to climb into the cockpit and see how an aviation & aerospace-focused 6-8 grade education takes flight at Colorado SKIES Academy. Guest students will “shadow” current learners and...