The Academy of Charter Schools

Senior 

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2 years ago

One of the things I like about The Academy is that you can take college classes during high school and it counts as a college credit. They also help you prepare for college and have you make an account on Naviance early for that way during your senior year you are prepared to apply to colleges on common app and use Naviance. The best experience is soccer the coach likes to prepare us before the season starts for we have more training and he is positive with us even when we are losing the game. I don't really have a worst exp... read more

Senior 

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3 years ago

The Academy of Charter Schools is an excellent school. One of its strengths is its sense of community among both students and staff. Everybody is extremely close-knit with each other since everyone has known everyone for years. At the Academy, the staff care for you and try their best to help you succeed. If you offer kindness and respect to staff, you will likely be met with leniency from them. Another strength of the Academy is its CE (Concurrent Enrollment) program. Essentially, you can take college classes at Front Range... read more

Senior 

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3 years ago

Great teachers. Have been here since the 5th grade and had a pretty good high school experience. I would recommend this place for people who want to be in the same school for many years. The community builds up very naturally and everyone is connected with everyone else. Overall great school! 

Alum 

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3 years ago

My parents sent me here because of it being college prep. It really isn't though. With it being a charter school and K-12, there isn't much opportunities to join activities like at a regular public school. My biggest regret is not being able to join more things. 

Senior 

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3 years ago

I went to this school my entire high school career and I really have loved it and never really had any problems with the school. 

Junior 

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3 years ago

This school has been my home for the past thirteen years. I have met some of my closest friends and favorite teachers. But, the school itself has been going downhill for quite some time now. For example, I took Spanish classes for three years and never had a real teacher. I have learned that teaching myself and doing schoolwork on my own is easier than trying to have an actual teacher do their job. 

Parent 

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3 years ago

I attended ACS, and so thankful my kiddos have the opportunity to attend ACS as well. From the curriculum to the students our children are not pressured into doing things that other schools are struggling with. Only thing I hope is for more days to not wear uniform, maybe more fundraisers/cause for the kiddos to dress out of uniform. 

Parent 

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3 years ago

This is our first year at The Academy and we have been very impressed so far. We had our daughter (now in 6th grad) at a private school the last two years and she is getting a better education from more dedicated teachers at The Academy than she was at the private school. The electives are great and the staff are committed to creating a safe place for learning. Of course, there will be bullies and jerks in every school. But, any issue we've had has been dealt with immediately AND effectively. Committed and caring teachers co... read more

Parent 

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3 years ago

I have been a teacher at this school for 19 years and my daughter has been a student for 11 years (since PreK). We both love our school. It's not perfect. If you are looking for a perfect school, it doesn't exist. But I can tell you from an insider's perspective, everyone who works in our buildings gives their all and wants each student to not only achieve academically, but to be a well rounded, happy individual. I love being part of a charter school because the status quo never has to stay. Often parents and staff spearhead... read more