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.
Thought of the Week
November 23, 2022
“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” – Charles Dickens
Colorado SKIES Academy Learners Send Experiment to the ISS
November 22, 2022
Learners at Colorado SKIES Academy are posing this question: “Can activated charcoal adsorb bacteria in microgravity?” The learners have worked diligently through the entire process, in which they’ve written an experiment procedure including exposing the charcoal to bacteria. After the…
Upcoming Events
November 16, 2022
Revised Academic Calendar for 2022-2023 Fall Break- November 21-25 Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!
Upcoming Events
October 23, 2022
Revised Academic Calendar for 2022-2023 October 24: No school – Facilitator Planning Day October 25: First day of Quarter 2 – Check & print schedule in PowerSchool! After Fall Break: Presentations of Learning (POL) for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade –…
Academic Calendar Change – NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCTOBER 24!
October 23, 2022
We are making some adjustments to our daily schedule and operations beginning in the second quarter. These changes, which are addressed in more detail below, will require the facilitators to spend a significant amount of time planning before the start…
Verizon Wireless Benefit – Donors Choose & Starbucks!
October 23, 2022
This is a unique opportunity to support our school as well as yourself! If you have Verizon Wireless, please go into the “Verizon Up” part of the app. There you will find a $10 Donors Choose reward and a Starbucks…
Planners for Quarter 2
October 23, 2022
It’s been fun to watch the facilitators and learners start to use their Executive Functioning planners toward the end of this quarter! We only printed them for the first quarter to keep the size manageable (and give them less to…
CSA Communications
October 23, 2022
We have heard loud and clear that communication has been challenging, and we have been trying a few different things to alleviate this area of concern. Now it’s time to hear from YOU — what modes of communication work best…
Thought of the Week
October 23, 2022
“Working without downtime reduces efficiency and creativity and often invites emotional, psychological, and physical stress. The brain needs downtime to remain productive, gain perspective and generate innovative ideas. Downtime gives the mind an opportunity to make unexpected connections and provide…
Upcoming Events
October 14, 2022
Revised Academic Calendar for 2022-2023 October 17 – 21: FALL BREAK October 24: No school – Facilitator Planning Day October 25: First day of Quarter 2 – Check & print schedule in PowerSchool! After Fall Break: Presentations of Learning (POL) for…
Academic Calendar Change – NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCTOBER 24!
October 14, 2022
We are making some adjustments to our daily schedule and operations beginning in the second quarter. These changes, which are addressed in more detail below, will require the facilitators to spend a significant amount of time planning before the start…
Verizon Wireless Benefit – Donors Choose & Starbucks!
October 14, 2022
This is a unique opportunity to support our school as well as yourself! If you have Verizon Wireless, please go into the “Verizon Up” part of the app. There you will find a $10 Donors Choose reward and a Starbucks…
Quarter 2 Changes
October 14, 2022
At CSA, we have spent the first quarter of this school year getting our most crucial systems in place, working out the snags, and listening to your feedback. Based on all we have learned, we are going to be making…
Planners for Quarter 2
October 14, 2022
It’s been fun to watch the facilitators and learners start to use their Executive Functioning planners toward the end of this quarter! We only printed them for the first quarter to keep the size manageable (and give them less to…
Honoring Our Learners
October 14, 2022
Next week we will be announcing the 5 Learners of Merit for the first quarter! Each learner chosen will receive a framed certificate and will also get their photo taken for our soon-to-be-unveiled Wall of Fame, to be displayed throughout…
CSA Communications
October 14, 2022
We have heard loud and clear that communication has been challenging, and we have been trying a few different things to alleviate this area of concern. Now it’s time to hear from YOU — what modes of communication work best…
Thought of the Week
October 14, 2022
“Working without downtime reduces efficiency and creativity and often invites emotional, psychological, and physical stress. The brain needs downtime to remain productive, gain perspective and generate innovative ideas. Downtime gives the mind an opportunity to make unexpected connections and provide…
Upcoming Events
October 09, 2022
Revised Academic Calendar for 2022-2023 October 10: All late/missing student work for Quarter 1 due for credit October 10 – 17: Spirit Week Check Lost & Found for any missing items October 13: Parent Town Hall #2 – Quarter 2 Changes…
It’s Spirit Week
October 09, 2022
We are so excited for our first Spirit Week of the 2022-23 school year! It’s always fun to come together as a school and celebrate. We encourage all of our learners (and facilitators!) to participate in as many of the…
CSA Parent Town Hall This Week
October 09, 2022
Please plan to join us for our second Parent Town Hall meeting of the year. We will be discussing several adjustments we will be making for Quarter 2 and beyond. The link will be shared this week, and we will…
Planners for Quarter 2
October 09, 2022
It’s been fun to watch the facilitators and learners start to use their Executive Functioning planners toward the end of this quarter! We only printed them for the first quarter to keep the size manageable (and give them less to…
Honoring Our Learners
October 09, 2022
Next week we will be announcing the 5 Learners of Merit for the first quarter! Each learner chosen will receive a framed certificate and will also get their photo taken for our soon-to-be-unveiled Wall of Fame, to be displayed throughout…