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.
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Grit
May 18, 2021
What does it take to really succeed? Some might call it drive or determination. At Colorado SKIES Academy, we like to call it grit, and it is a crucial component of social-emotional learning. We define grit as “having courage and…
Upcoming Events
May 18, 2021
Academic Calendar August 9: New Learner Orientation, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lunch Provided. August 12: CSA Family Block Party, 5:00-7:00 PM August 16: First Day of School August 19: Back to School Night, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Prospective families,…
Upcoming Events
May 11, 2021
Academic Calendar May 17, 19, 20: Final spring MAP testing May 17: All 4th quarter assignments due May 20: 8th grade return Chromebooks May 21: 8th Grade Graduation, Wings Exploration of Flight, 1:30 PM May 26: Field Day Celebration May…
Upcoming Events
May 04, 2021
Academic Calendar May 14: Presentations of Learning May 17, 19, 20: Final spring MAP testing May 17: All 4th quarter assignments due May 20: 8th grade return Chromebooks May 21: 8th Grade Graduation, Wings Exploration of Flight, 1:30 PM May…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Zest
April 27, 2021
“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life.” —Gordon Parks Central to the Colorado SKIES Academy approach to project-based learning is a belief that education works best when it’s energetic. Rather than being stale and rote, it’s filled with excitement. That excitement,…
Upcoming Events
April 27, 2021
Academic Calendar May 3-7: Staff Appreciation Week May 14: Presentation of Learning May 17: Final spring MAP testing starts May 21: 8th Grade Graduation, Wings Exploration of Flight, 1:30 PM May 27: Last Day of School Prospective families, schedule a…
Upcoming Events
April 20, 2021
Academic Calendar April 26-30: Spirit Week April 30: Color Run. Sign up here! Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Curiosity
April 20, 2021
“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” — Golda Meir Within the Colorado SKIES Academy education model, we believe kids are more empowered to learn and retain knowledge when learning…
Family & Friends Virtual Paint Night to Benefit DreamUp Launch Teams
April 18, 2021
Wednesday, April 21 6:30 PM MT Benefiting our current DreamUp to Space Launch Teams from across the network, who are preparing for the spring launch of their experiments to the International Space Station! Click the image below to register:
NASA’s Dr. Jacob Cohen Presents: The Hazards of Space Travel
April 13, 2021
April 19, 5:00-6:00 PM MT Join NASA Ames Chief Scientist Dr. Jacob Cohen and his team to learn about The Hazards of Space Travel. Following his presentation, participants will have the opportunity for a Q&A. Spaces are limited, so please…
Upcoming Events
April 13, 2021
Academic Calendar April 21-22: Learner-Led Conferences April 26-30: Spirit Week April 30: Color Run. Sign up here! Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!
A Message from the Interim Director
April 07, 2021
Greetings, Colorado SKIES Academy families, Last week was really busy with a lot of visitors in the building. CSA hosted a Leadership Cafe, which will be used in the selection of a permanent director for the 2021-22 school year. Thank…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Learner-Led Conferences
April 07, 2021
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — Plutarch An important component of Colorado SKIES Academy’s approach to project-based learning is empowering kids to take ownership of their work. One way we do…
NASA’s Dr. Jacob Cohen Presents: The Hazards of Space Travel
April 07, 2021
April 19, 5:00-6:00 PM MT Join NASA Ames Chief Scientist Dr. Jacob Cohen and his team to learn about The Hazards of Space Travel. Following his presentation, participants will have the opportunity for a Q&A. Spaces are limited, so please…
EDITORIAL: Don’t dismiss skills to pursue military diversity
April 07, 2021
Read at the Colorado Springs Gazette!
Register for the Next Virtual DreamUp to Space Mission!
April 06, 2021
Registration is open for our next DreamUp to Space Mission! Colorado SKIES Academy learners, you are invited to participate in iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects’ upcoming DreamUp to Space Mission! Through our partnership with DreamUp, learners are empowered to develop the…
Family & Friends Virtual Paint Night to Benefit DreamUp Launch Teams
April 06, 2021
Wednesday, April 21 6:30 PM MT Benefiting our current DreamUp to Space Launch Teams from across the network, who are preparing for the spring launch of their experiments to the International Space Station! Click the image below to register:
Upcoming Events
April 06, 2021
Academic Calendar April 14-15: CMAS Testing April 16: Full Day & Squadron Dance April 21-22: Learner-Led Conferences April 26-30: Spirit Week Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!
A Message from the Transition Administrator
March 31, 2021
Thank you for the warm welcome to Colorado SKIES Academy. On behalf of Maker Learning Network, it is a pleasure to serve you as the Transition Administrator. Maker Learning Network has an outstanding reputation as they partner with organizations across…
Upcoming Events
March 31, 2021
Academic Calendar April 16: Squadron Dance April 21-22: Learner-Led Conferences Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!
Register for the Next Virtual DreamUp to Space Mission!
March 31, 2021
Registration is open for CSA learners to join the next DreamUp to Space Mission! CSA learners, you are invited to come learn how to participate in iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects’ upcoming DreamUp to Space Mission! Join the info meeting on…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Self-Control
March 30, 2021
By definition, social-emotional learning (SEL) helps kids tap into their emotions and how they affect what they do. So it should follow that an essential component of SEL is an understanding of self-control, or self-management. As defined by the Collaborative…