Author: Colorado SKIES Academy
Colorado SKIES Academy is a free public charter school authorized by the Cherry Creek School District, open to students throughout the Arapahoe County and Douglas County areas.
This STEAM middle school serving grades 6-8 is located at Centennial Airport next to Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight.
CSA Wishlists & Ways to Donate
September 15, 2023
We’ve had some parents and community members inquire about wish lists and ways to donate. Currently, we have 3 main ways to donate: 1. DonorsChoose – an online platform where teachers can post requests for classroom resources. Current projects hoping…
CSA Wingman For A Day
September 15, 2023
Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! Just 2 more Wednesdays this month: September 20 and Wednesday 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. As a proud CSA learner, we are recruiting you to invite your friends, neighbors,…
What is Project-Based Learning?
September 15, 2023
At Colorado SKIES Academy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is at the core of what we do. PBL is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects, preparing them for life in the global…
Individualized Learning Plans: September 21 & 22
September 15, 2023
Colorado SKIES Academy embraces the whole child, focusing on both social-emotional and academic skills. At the start of each school year, in lieu of the traditional parent/teacher conference, learners and their facilitators, in collaboration with parents/guardians, create an Individualized Learning…
Fall Athletic Department Newsletter
September 15, 2023
Mr. Cronin’s Evolve Performance Fall Turbo Newsletter is below and it is full of inspiration and training sequences. Enjoy!
CSA Learner Creed and Community Expectations
September 15, 2023
We continue to have daily conversations as a school about our CSA Learner Creed and Community Expectations. Our facilitators and care team members are working hard to be role models for the learners and exemplify these expectations so we can…
Thought of the Week
September 15, 2023
“Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.” -Adolf Galland
Acting Director Christa’s Message
September 08, 2023
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, It was a jam-packed week of learning, collaborating, and celebrating! The 6th-grade learners had their first Presentation of Learning (POL): City in the Sky, last Thursday and did such an amazing job! We hope that…
Upcoming Events
September 08, 2023
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event. Tuesday, September 12: CSA Drone Soccer Informational Meeting 5:30 pm – 7 pm Tuesday, September 12: Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck, 7 am – 8:15 am Friday, September 15,…
CSA Drone Soccer Informational Meeting
September 08, 2023
Attention Interested Drone Pilots and Parents! The CSA Drone Soccer Informational Meeting is this Tuesday, September 12th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Please join us at CSA to learn more about Drone Soccer. This extracurricular activity offers CSA learners opportunities to gain…
CSA Wingman For A Day
September 08, 2023
Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! Mark your calendars for Wednesdays: September 13, 20, and 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. As a proud CSA learner, we are recruiting you to invite your friends, neighbors,…
CSA Parent Action Committee – Help Needed
September 08, 2023
Parents’ engagement is vital to the continued strength of Colorado Skies Academy. Your involvement plays an essential role in learners’ success. We invite parents to participate in the Parent Action Committee (PAC) to influence the delivery and outcomes of school life while also…
Mobile App: CSA Flight Controls
September 08, 2023
Mobile App: CSA Flight Controls for Colorado SKIES Academy school-related information shortcuts are now available! Instructions to add the page to your mobile device will appear on your screen when you click the Mobile Flight Controls link.
What is Project-Based Learning?
September 08, 2023
At Colorado SKIES Academy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is at the core of what we do. PBL is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects, preparing them for life in the global…
Presentations of Learning: What is it?
September 08, 2023
At Colorado SKIES Academy, the project-based learning (PBL) emphasis is on the process rather than the product. As part of the PBL process, learners create and share Presentations of Learning (POL). The POL is an opportunity for learners to showcase…
Individualized Learning Plans
September 08, 2023
Colorado SKIES Academy embraces the whole child, focusing on both social-emotional and academic skills. At the start of each school year, in lieu of the traditional parent/teacher conference, learners and their facilitators, in collaboration with parents/guardians, create an Individualized Learning…
Athletic Development at CSA: Orientation Recap
September 08, 2023
If you missed the athletic development orientation on Thursday, August 24, please review the presentation Mr. Cronin reviewed that included details regarding the competitive intramural club, competitions, history and program design, expectations, and other coaches that will be present during…
Fall Athletic Department Newsletter
September 08, 2023
Mr. Cronin’s Evolve Performance Fall Turbo Newsletter is below and it is full of inspiration and training sequences. Enjoy!
Thought of the Week
September 08, 2023
“Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” -Edward Vernon Richenbacher
Acting Director Christa’s Message
September 02, 2023
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, What another fantastic week of learning at CSA! The learners are finalizing their first project, City in the Sky, and we can’t wait to see them share their experience with you during their first Presentation…
Upcoming Events
September 01, 2023
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event. Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4: History Comes to Life Showcase @ Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight, 9 am-5 pm* Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19,…
CSA Wingman For A Day
September 01, 2023
Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! Mark your calendars for Wednesdays: September 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. As a proud CSA learner, we are recruiting you to invite your friends,…