Thank you for your interest in The Academy of Charter Schools! The

Thank you for your interest in The Academy of Charter Schools!
The Academy’s lottery window is open annually from August 1st through January 15th with the
private lottery being conducted the last week of January.
To add your student to the lottery list for the 2015-2016 school year, please visit the school’s
website, www.theacademyk12.org, and click on the Enrollment Information tab located on the
Academy Lottery Application link.
Please complete the form and click Submit. Once you submit your application, your student will
be added to the lottery list. You will need to complete a form for each student.
We will begin notifying parents of openings for their students beginning February 2, 2015. We
ask that parents do not contact us until March 23, 2015 to inquire about their student’s position
on the waitlist.
The number of openings The Academy has each year varies and is determined by the number of
students that do not return. Unfortunately, the majority of our openings don’t present themselves
until the summer months. We do continue to enroll until October 1st. If your student is not
selected for current school year, you will need to re-apply for the 2016-2017 school year
beginning in August of 2015.
If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar’s
Office.
Thank you and we look forward to serving you and your students.
Angela Serna
Registar
303-289-8088 Ext. 103
angela.serna@theacademyk12.org
Sandy Messer
Registrar Assistant
303-289-8088 Ext. 132
sandy.messer@theacademyk12.org
Clubs & Activities
 NHS / NJHS
 StuCo
 Knitting
 Ski
 Chess
 Animals
 Rubiks Cube
 Anti-Bullying
 Culture
 Diversity
The Academy
Athletics
The Academy offers many sports
programs and follows all CHSAA
rules and regulations.
Elementary
 Intramural Basketball
 Intramural Volleyball
Pre-Kindergarten
Elementary
Junior High
High School
The Academy—Main Campus
Westminster, CO 80031
3rd—12th Grade
11800 Lowell Blvd
Varsity & JV Sports
 Football
 Soccer—Boys/Girls
 Volleyball—Girls
 Cross Country—
Boys/Girls
 Basketball—Boys/Girls
 Baseball
 Softball
 Spirit Squad
The Academy of Charter Schools
Junior High Sports
 Football
 Soccer—Girls
 Volleyball—Girls
 Cross Country—Boys/Girls
 Basketball—Boys/Girls
 Baseball
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
The Academy—North Campus
Pre-Kindergarten—2nd Grade
12161 Park Centre Dr
Westminster, CO 80234
Ph 303-289-8088
Fax 303-289-8087
Www.theacademyk12.org
Our Mission
Character Education Program
Secondary
Pursuing Truth, Wisdom, and Excellence
Character Education for all students Pre-kindergarten
through 12th Grade. Emphasis is placed on instruction
in the core values of:
 Respect
 Self-control
 Responsibility
 Kindness
 Courage
High
 Integrity
achievement
and high
Elementary
growth on the
TCAP in all
The high performing Elementary
areas,
program at The Academy includes:
surpassing
 Core Knowledge and Open Court
state and
Reading
district
 Riggs Phonics and Sitton Spelling
 Accelerated Reader and Saxon Math averages.
Learning is supported in the classroom by interactive
technologies, notebook computers,
and many online resources.
The Academy serves our students to develop college
ready, exemplary citizens by promoting excellence in
academics, character, and relationships.
Faculty and Staff
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
Licensed administrators and teachers
Teacher aides in elementary classes
Experienced support staff
Staffing for mild/moderate Last year our
Special Education students families
contributed over
32,000 volunteer
Parent Involvement hours!
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Parent governing board
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
Families asked to volunteer 36 hours per year
Facilities
The Academy North Campus serves our PreKindergarten through 2nd grade students. This
campus also features a computer lab, library, and a
cafetorium with hot lunch.
The Academy Main Campus houses Elementary
Grades 3—6, Junior High (7—8) and High School (9—
12), with computer labs, state-of-the-art library, Tutor
Center, science labs,
sports fields, cafeteria
with hot lunch, three
gyms, and play areas.
Specials include:
 Music (K—6)
 Instrumental Band available (Grades 4—6)
 Art
 Physical Education
 Computers
 Science
High achievement and high
growth on the TCAP in all areas, surpassing state and
district averages.
Field trips at all grade levels support and enhance the
learning experience.
Kindergarten through sixth grade students wear
uniforms.
We are a Thinking Maps and Love &
Logic school with Academic Advising
for every grade.
State assessment scores
consistently outrank state and
district averages, and continue to
rise.
 Standards Based, CollegePrep Curriculum
 Intervention Classes
 Honors Classes
 Spanish & French
 Art
 Band, Orchestra & Guitar
 Choir
 Theater
 Technology
 Physical Education
 Health
 Cultural Studies
 Journalism
Junior High
 7th Grade Exploratory Electives Rotation: Art,
Music, Technology and Theater Arts
 Study Skills/Academic Success Class
 Honors & Advanced Math
 JH Sports
High School
 AP Classes and Post Secondary Class Partnership
with Front Range Community College
 College adjunct teachers on site!
 Individualized Graduation Pathways Program
maximizes student opportunities
and academic success
 2014 ACT Scores—exceeded state
averages in every category!
 86% of our recent graduates are
attending college!
High School Fine Art Electives Computer Applications Video Game Design Digital Animation Graphic Design 1 & 2 Yearbook Ceramics 1 & 2 Intro to 3D Design 3D Design 2D Design Drawing & Painting 1, 2, & 3 Concert Band Symphonic Band Chamber Orchestra Aria Choir Concordia Choir (Select) Guitar 1 & 2 Film Production Theater Arts Advanced Theater Arts Physical Education Team Sports Recreation & Leisure Personal Fitness Beginning Strength Advanced Strength Health & Fitness World Language Electives Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, AP French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Academic Electives Fantasy Lit Dystopian Lit Creative Writing English Options AP Literature Journalism Business & Consumer Finance AP Calculus A/B AP World History Current Events Concurrent Enrollment World History Military History Leadership Sports History Food Science AP Chemistry Tutor Student Aide Teacher Cadet Program Junior High Fine Art Electives Concert Band Symphonic Band Chamber Orchestra Guitar Theater Arts Art 8 Exploratory Elective Rotational Wheel (7th) Physical Education Girls’ PE Boys’ PE Health Advanced PE World Language Electives Spanish 1 & 2 French 1 & 2 Academic Electives English Enrichment Yearbook/Journalism Speech Math Enrichment Transitions Tutor Student Aide Teacher Cadet Program The Academy
11800 Lowell Boulevard, Westminster, CO 80031-5097 (Main Campus)
12161 Park Centre Drive, Westminster, CO 80234-2782 (North Campus)
Phone: 303-289-8088 Fax: 303-289-8087 Website: wwwtheacademyk12org
“Pursuing Truth, Wisdom, Excellence”
Mission Statement: “The Academy serves our students to develop college ready, exemplary citizens by promoting
excellence in academics, character and relationships”
Activities/Clubs/Athletics
JH Newspaper .............................................................................................Mr. Richter
JH Yearbook ................................................................................................Mr. Richter
JH Student Council ......................................................................................Mrs. States/Mr. Heroff
JH Guitar Club .............................................................................................Mr. Richter
National Junior Honor Society ....................................................................Ms. Schaller
HS Newspaper .............................................................................................Mrs. Canda
HS Student Council......................................................................................Mrs. Collins
HS Yearbook ................................................................................................Mr. Meyer
HS National Honor Society ..........................................................................Ms. Will
Senior Tri-M ................................................................................................Mr. Hebert
Thespian Society .........................................................................................Mr. Zeigen
Knitting Club ................................................................................................Mrs. Her Many Horses (HMH)
Prom Coordinator .......................................................................................Mr. Clark
Diversity Club ..............................................................................................Ms. Will
Bible Club ....................................................................................................Ms. Collins
Art Club .......................................................................................................Ms. Smith
Soccer Club..................................................................................................Mr. Lopez
Speech/Debate ...........................................................................................Ms. Collins
Frisbee Golf Club .........................................................................................Mr. Richter/Mr. Rovere
World Cultures Club ....................................................................................Mrs. Lutz
Dance Club ..................................................................................................Mrs. Canda/Mrs. HMH
Comic Book Club .........................................................................................Ms. Vigil/Mr. Leith
Science Olypiad ...........................................................................................Mr. Bandos
Ski Club ........................................................................................................Ms. Fox
Chess Club ...................................................................................................Mrs. Hunt
Mathletes ....................................................................................................Mr. Tassi
Animal Club .................................................................................................Ms. Grebe
Rubik’s Cube Club .......................................................................................Ms. Grebe
Computer Club ............................................................................................Mr. Bunker
Upstanders Club ..........................................................................................Ms. Drake
JH Cross Country .........................................................................................Ms. Gramarossa (Sarah)
JH Volleyball ................................................................................................Ms. Polintan(Liza)
JH Football...................................................................................................Mr. Griego (Mark)
JH Boys Basketball.......................................................................................Mr. Balderas (Ed)
JH Girls Basketball .......................................................................................Ms. Shiflett (Christine)
JH Girls Soccer .............................................................................................Mr. Ritterholz (Brad)
JH Baseball ..................................................................................................Mr. Winslow (Josh)
Cross Country ..............................................................................................Mr. Mulholland (Mark)
Volleyball.....................................................................................................Ms. Fitzpatrick (Jill)
Cheer ...........................................................................................................Ms. Canda
Football .......................................................................................................Mr. Ray (Mike)
Boys Basketball ...........................................................................................Mr. Rutt (Ken)
Girls Basketball............................................................................................Mr. Cancino (Steve)
Girls Soccer..................................................................................................Mr. Herrera (Marc)
Baseball .......................................................................................................Mr. Hanger (Lee)
Boys Soccer .................................................................................................Mr. Davis (Kevin)
Softball ........................................................................................................Mr. Hanger (Zeke)
It is important for the students at The Academy to self-advocate and have a voice. Please
encourage all students to make their experience at The Academy a good one. Involvement in
school is proven to increase attendance and academic achievement. Encourage the students to
start clubs in areas of interest to them.
Eligibility
Eligibility will be turned in by 3:30 pm on Thursday. This report will affect the following week’s
eligibility. Any student receiving 1-F or 2-D’s will be considered ineligible for the week. Student
work turned in on Friday will help toward regaining eligibility on the next eligibility check. It will
not be used to regain eligibility from the prior Thursday report.
Aaron Riessen
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director 7-12