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.
Upcoming Events
September 11, 2020
Academic Calendar September 18: No School – Staff Professional Development Day
Colorado SKIES Academy Launches 2020-21 School Year with School-Wide Project
September 11, 2020
By Michael Niehoff Education Content Coordinator, iLEAD Schools At Colorado SKIES Academy, an aviation/aerospace-focused middle school, learners and facilitators have launched powerful, school-wide projects as the fall semester 2020 begins. School-Wide and Cross-Curricular Though the school opened its doors very…
Apply to Join a DreamUp to Space Launch Team!
September 09, 2020
Colorado SKIES Academy learners are invited to apply to join one of two DreamUp to Space Launch Teams, featuring experiments designed by learners in our network! Selected team members will run experiments in preparation for the actual experiments that will…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Partnering with Home and Community
September 03, 2020
At Colorado SKIES Academy, we don’t believe that education happens solely within the four walls of a school. On the contrary, we believe education that produces well-rounded children is a result of synergy and collaboration between the school, the home,…
Upcoming Events
September 03, 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!…
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…
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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…
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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