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: Social Intelligence
August 31, 2020
In the Colorado SKIES Academy approach to project-based learning, which produces well-rounded kids, social intelligence is a key component of whole-child development. What do we mean by social intelligence? It’s a person’s ability to interact well with others. It’s often…
Upcoming Events
August 27, 2020
Academic Calendar September 7: Labor Day – No School September 9: Projected date JHL Constructors will deliver the keys to our new school building. September 10: No School – Moving day! All hands on deck! September 11: Moving day two!…
A Message from the Director
August 27, 2020
Colorado SKIES Academy Community: IT’S TIME TO RALLY! Charter schools like Colorado SKIES Academy exist because we have families who believe in what we do and how we do it. Now is the time to physically put your belief into…
Upcoming Events
August 26, 2020
Academic Calendar September 7: Labor Day – No School September 9: Projected date JHL Constructors will deliver the keys to our new school building. September 14: Projected date we will welcome learners into our new school building!
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Project-Based Learning
August 26, 2020
Spend even just a few moments inquiring about Colorado SKIES Academy’s approach to education, and one of the first things you’ll hear about is project-based learning, or PBL. It’s at the core of our approach to school and a proven…
Upcoming Events
August 21, 2020
Academic Calendar September 9: Projected date JHL Constructors will deliver the keys to our new school building. September 14: Projected date we will welcome learners into our new school building!
A Message from the Director
August 21, 2020
Hello, Colorado SKIES Academy Community, What a wonderful opening to the 2020-2021 school year! It was so great to see everyone on Monday, both new and returning learners with their families! I must confess that I was more excited for…
A Message from the Director
August 06, 2020
CSA Is Lifting Off Soon! We are now just one week away from CSA Liftoff! On August 17, our facilitators will have the opportunity to meet and greet their new learners and their families at our CSA Liftoff. We are…
Upcoming Events
July 24, 2020
Academic Calendar Monday, August 17: First day of 2020-2021 school year. Meet your facilitator, and pick up your Chromebook. See here for details.
A Message from the Director
July 24, 2020
Hello, CSA! We are just three weeks away from kicking off our new year! Although it will be different than any other start to the school year that I’ve ever experienced in my 20+ years in education, it still holds…
Upcoming Events
June 26, 2020
Academic Calendar Monday, August 17: First day of 2020-2021 school year
A Message from the Director
June 26, 2020
Dear CSA Community, Soon we will be celebrating the 4th of July with our families, and before we know it, it will be time to be back in school. To keep you informed as that day approaches, the Monday Message…
Upcoming Events
June 12, 2020
Academic Calendar Monday, August 17: First day of 2020-2021 school year
A Message from the Director
June 12, 2020
Dear CSA Community, As we look to the future, it is also good to reflect on the past. I was recently going through some of my files and came across a publication piece that demonstrates how much we have grown,…
Upcoming Events
June 05, 2020
Academic Calendar Monday, August 17: First day of 2020-2021 school year
A Message from the Director
June 05, 2020
Dear CSA Community, Congratulations to our first graduating class at Colorado SKIES Academy! It was a beautiful day when we could all come together and honor our learners and their families! New traditions were created, and I sincerely thank everyone…
Upcoming Events
May 15, 2020
Academic Calendar Please refer to Online Resources for a full schedule of classes and other helpful information. May 18-21: Shark Tank Week May 26: CSA Item Return Day May 30: 8th Grade Continuation
A Message from the Director
May 15, 2020
Hello, Colorado SKIES Academy Community! We are winding down to the conclusion of our first school year with Thursday, May 21, being the last day of school for learners. This is also the last day of the Shark Tank Presentations!…
Upcoming Events
May 05, 2020
Academic Calendar Please refer to the Community Calendar for a full schedule and other helpful information.
A Message from the Director
May 01, 2020
Hello, Colorado SKIES Academy Community! This week is Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 – 8), a time to celebrate our AMAZING CSA facilitators (teachers)! This includes our Care Team and health care team members. You should have already received information…
Upcoming Events
May 01, 2020
Academic Calendar Please refer to the Community Calendar for a full schedule and other helpful information.
A Message from the Director
April 24, 2020
Hi, Colorado SKIES Academy Community! As I share our experiences moving to online learning with my counterparts at other schools, it’s like we’re talking about very different experiences. We have great learners, participating and on task, always learning; we have…