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

Academic Calendar Please refer to the Community Calendar for a full schedule and other helpful information.

A Message from the Director

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…

A Message from the Director

Hello, CSA Families and Community, We have now been working through online learning for four weeks, learning as we go, adjusting and modifying things as needed. It has been, and continues to be, a huge change for all of us….

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Shark Tank CSA

How can your team create the next great business utilizing drones, robotics, or 3D printing? Your team must develop a new company that uses emerging technology to benefit society. Your team’s business development process involves three simple steps: Come up…

A Message from the Director

Happy Spring Holidays, CSA! Normally at this time of year I’m wondering whether the volatile Colorado weather will wreak havoc on my tulips or allow them to be on full display for the spring holidays. Now I’m wondering how soon…

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Upcoming Events

Academic Calendar Please refer to the Community Calendar for a full schedule and other helpful information.

A Message from the Director

Hello, CSA Community! We now know that the online learning platform will be our mode of operation through the end of the school year. Our facilitators, Care Team members, office staff, special education staff, and learners have done an amazing…

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Upcoming Events

Academic Calendar Please refer to the Community Calendar for a full schedule and other helpful information.

Upcoming Events

Academic Calendar Please refer to the Community Calendar for a full schedule and other helpful information.

A Message from the Director

We made it! We all made it to the finish line, completing Week #1 in an online learning format! And I truly believe that we are all better for it. It was not because it was perfect, nor was it…

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5 Ways to Promote Online Learning Success!

Learning online has many benefits. Flexibility in where and when you learn and the ability to design your own learning space are two of them. But successful online learning requires some thought. Unlike a traditional classroom, online learning requires learners…

Safety Protocol

Resources Colorado Department of Public Health Explaining Coronavirus and Prevention to Kids What you should know about the coronavirus What to do if you are sick with the coronavirus Stop the spread of germs Recursos Departamento de Salud Pública de…

A Message from the Director

Dear CSA Families, Welcome to Spirit Week for the week of March 9-13! Our Learner Leadership headed up our Spirit Week, and we hope all of our learners actively participate. The week will culminate on Friday with the final presentation…

Exploring Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Habit 7 of the 7 Habits

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on the pillars of Colorado SKIES Academy’s educational philosophy and approach. So here we are. We’ve explored six of the seven habits and why they’re important to us and our…

Upcoming Events

Academic Calendar Schedule a Tour, Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 3/13: Quarter 3 Ends 3/16-20: Spring Break 3/23: Hearing and Vision Screening – All Grades  3/28: CSA Reach for the Stars Gala, 6:00-10:00 p.m. 4/6-10: CMAS State Assessments 4/13-14:  Learner-Led…

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Summer Camp in Hawaii Now Enrolling!

Aloha! We’re excited to share an incredible learning opportunity for summer break!  Students who will be entering 7th-12th grade in the fall of 2020 are invited to travel to the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kaua’i this summer for Camp Kahili! There are four weeks available…

A Message from the Director

Dear CSA Families, It would be hard to miss what’s happening with our building construction! But just in case, every week we will be including a photo of our progress. Hope you enjoy seeing our continued progress! Our first dance,…