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Student Leadership – Building Character, Discipline & Lasting Integrity

Student Leadership – Building Character, Discipline & Lasting Integrity

Success in school, as in life, requires several strong character virtues such as respect, integrity, self-discipline, and leadership. Enrolling your child in a quality school with a well-rounded, challenging curriculum and encouraging your child to take part in that will challenge are essential aspects to building these character virtues. In this article, we will go over some of the character-building extracurricular activities that 麻豆官网 offers, so that you and your child can decide which ones are the best fit for them. Engineering Opportunities If your child is a tinkering type with an inclination to build things, they would likely be a good fit for our TARC Rocketry and/or Coding clubs. Tarc Rocketry Club We encourage students interested in flight, mechanics, and physics to look into our . Constructing rockets is a fun and involved process requiring students to overcome many character-building challenges. Problem-solving, leadership, and team collaboration are just a few of the skill

How Can I Help My Child Succeed In School?

How Can I Help My Child Succeed In School?

Parents play a major role in a child’s success in school, and there are many things you can do to help your child get good grades and excel in their studies. In this article, we will go over several things you can do to give your child an advantage when they and help them succeed. Planning & Organizing The core of a productive homework/study routine involves plenty of planning and organization. The more you can help your child learn the benefits of planning and organizing skills, the more easily and effectively they will manage their workload. To start, help your child begin managing their calendar. Whenever they get an assignment, encourage them to mark the due date in the calendar to not lose track of any deadlines. You may also want to encourage your child to schedule time for homework and studying to keep track of what they need to accomplish and when. At 麻豆官网, all students in grades K-12 are equipped with a planner at the beginning of the year to help guide them in their planning

What Should My Child Know Before Kindergarten?

What Should My Child Know Before Kindergarten?

All children can start school wherever they are at! Great teachers can teach children at any skill level, and 麻豆官网 offers achievement-based grouping to ensure that all children receive an education based on their specific skill level, without feeling like they are too far behind or too far ahead. However, there are some basic skills that you can teach your child now to ensure that they are as prepared as possible for their first day at school! The following are some helpful skills to teach children before entering kindergarten: How to identify individual letters of the alphabet (most libraries and bookstores have books designed specifically for teaching children the alphabet). How to properly grip a pencil, marker, or crayon (with the index finger and thumb guiding the tip). How to spell their first name. How to count from one to ten (most libraries and bookstores also have children’s books that teach counting). How to use arts and crafts tools such as scissors, tape, glue, and paint.

Kindergarten Registration & The First Day Of School

Kindergarten Registration & The First Day Of School

How To Prepare Your Child For Kindergarten If you plan on registering your child for kindergarten soon, there are several “best practices” you can follow to prepare your child for school ahead of time. This article will go over some general guidelines you can follow to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Reading Routines To build literacy and language skills, we encourage parents to establish a reading routine with their children. Decide on a scheduled reading time, and sit down with your child to read for 20 minutes at that time each day to build strong reading habits. Reading time can be at bedtime or any other time of the day. The most important thing is that it becomes a part of your daily routine. This will ensure that your child gets regular practice and makes consistent progress. To make reading a fun and exciting activity that your child looks forward to, we recommend letting them choose which book they would like to read! Allowing children to decide which book they want to re

How To Enroll My Child In School

How To Enroll My Child In School

Your child’s school can significantly impact their future! Most at the age of 5, and many children end up spending their entire childhood at the same school or within the same school district. As such, it is essential to find a school that is not only highly rated and esteemed within your community, but also one that meets your family’s unique needs. Before deciding on a school for your child, there are several essential factors to consider first. This article will go over some of the most critical elements to view for school enrollment. Questions to Ask There are several critical questions to ask a school before enrolling your child there to determine whether that school is the best fit for you. For example, determining if the school follows a specific curricular approach (e.g. Montessori, Classical, Waldorf, etc.) can significantly impact a family’s enrollment decision. You may also want to ask questions about the school’s track record. For instance, what are the school’s most signif

Mr. Mullaney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Mr. Mullaney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The Colorado League of Charter Schools honored eight of the state’s most talented educators and advocates at its 2021 Annual Conference. The Colorado Charter Schools Hall of Fame winners are exceptional leaders designated across eight award categories and the winners are selected by an expert panel of League staff. These individuals were selected based on their excellence in education and advocacy within their school communities. “Public charter schools in Colorado continue to be recognized for their outstanding performance educating our state’s kids, and the Colorado Charter Schools Hall of Fame winners are a significant part of that success,â€� said Colorado League of Charter Schools Vice President of Communications Peter Mason. “We honor the impact those eight individuals have had in making charter schools both widely available and able to provide a high-quality experience to Colorado students and families. They have made a meaningful difference for students and families in our stat

How Do College Credits Work In High School?

CommunityDec 31

How Do College Credits Work In High School?

There are a variety of ways for students to begin earning college credits while still in high school, and there are plenty of benefits to doing so. The following is an overview of how college credits work in high school and some of the most common questions that parents and students have about them. What Are The Benefits Of Pursuing College Credits In High School? By pursuing college credits while still in high school, students give themselves a head start when they begin college. The more credits a student accrues in high school, the higher chance they have of being admitted to the college of their choice. Also, by taking on the extra challenge of earning college credits while still in high school, students can learn valuable life skills that will prepare them for their life ahead. Since the added challenge of pursuing college credits is something students must juggle alongside their normal high school classes, they will need to adopt more disciplined planning and time management habi

AP College Credit

CommunityNov 25

AP College Credit

AP classes are a particular type of course that high school students can take to get an entry-level college experience while they are still in high school. In this article, we will address the most frequently asked questions that parents and students have about AP College Credits. Do AP Classes Count as College Credit? The benefit of AP classes is that they give high school students the opportunity to earn college credits before they start college. Students who get a high score on their AP Exam at the end of the semester are able to show them to colleges during admission to earn college credits with them. How Are AP Exam Test Scores Ranked? At the end of the semester, students will take an AP Exam that will rank them on a scale of 1 to 5 on that subject. This score represents how “qualified” a student is to begin taking college classes. For example, a 1 on the exam score illustrates “unqualified,” in which case the student would need to wait a year if they want to retake the AP exam. A

Building Character

CommunityOct 30

Building Character

麻豆官网 places emphasis on a well-rounded child, rather than one who solely does well academically. We accomplish this goal by utilizing the benefits of a Classical Education to build character in our students. Our Classical Education employs virtue, self-esteem, and character-building activities for students and creates an inter-disciplinary environment in which to learn, so that children graduate with a complete, well-rounded education and develop a wider, but still critical, lens from which to view the world and solve problems both in school and in life as a whole. Character Development The character values taught at 麻豆官网 help each student develop a strong moral character. At all levels, but especially in elementary, we place great emphasis on the 4 Cardinal Virtues, justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude, and the 5 Keys to Success, citizenship, respect, integrity, self-discipline, and excellence. At the secondary level, we employ virtue discussions, led by school leadership, a

What Is A Charter School?

CommunitySep 28

What Is A Charter School?

A charter school is a publicly-funded independent school. Parents, teachers, or community groups establish the school which is why it is also considered a “school of choice.â€� 麻豆官网 is a Public Charter School 麻豆官网 is a public charter school that celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2020. As a public charter school, 麻豆官网 does not charge tuition for enrollment and is open to all children. Are Charter Schools Good? The answer depends on your family, educational goals, and values. Charter schools offer many benefits and advantages over traditional institutions. Please see the unique features of 麻豆官网 to see if our charter school is a good match for you and your family. Charter Schools FAQs For more information about our charter school’s admission process, teachers, academics, school year, curriculum, and student expectations, visit our page. Charter Schools & Classical Education 麻豆官网 is a classical education charter school. By design, it is more than just a structure of our curricula,

What is Rolling Admission?

CommunityAug 28

What is Rolling Admission?

Some schools, like 麻豆官网, use rolling admission. During this process, prospective students may apply to the school at any point during a large window of time. Rolling Admission at 麻豆官网 Applying at 麻豆官网 can be done during a large window for the future school year. The school does not accept new students at the twelfth-grade level, however. Applicants must provide the supporting documents required, such as a recent report card or a transcript, depending upon the grade level. School Admission Lottery The proposed student joins a lottery and receives a waitlist number. Children of staff members have priority for a spot in the school, followed by children who live within District 2 and have a sibling already attending 麻豆官网. The next group receiving a priority spot is any student in District 2. Following that, any siblings of students already attending 麻豆官网 who live out of the district will receive the next chance of earning a spot. Finally, those who live out of the district may qualify for

Academic Scores & College Credit FAQs

CommunityAug 14

Academic Scores & College Credit FAQs

What Is Considered A Good SAT Score? SAT scores are important because they can help a student get into the college of their choice. Not all schools weigh SAT scores as heavily as others do, so its influence upon a college admission approval or denial may be sizable or small. However, for standardized tests, the big ones most colleges look at are the SAT and the ACT, so it pays to take them and do as well as possible. Parents and students may also wish to research in advance the student’s University of choice for individual school requirements. Universities: An SAT score of 1250 will be high enough to gain admittance into many universities. Certain state universities will accept scores in the seven hundred and eight hundred range, but other more prestigious schools like Yale will want to see a higher score than that, generally at least in the upper fourteen hundred range. Community (or Junior) Colleges: A community or junior college will entertain scores in a lower range and may not req

What Age Do Kids Start School?

CommunityJul 31

What Age Do Kids Start School?

Generally, children start school in kindergarten which begins at age five, but many children attend preschool long before that. Preschool generally starts when children reach three years of age but some children are ready for school sooner than others are. In Colorado, for instance, a child is not required to attend kindergarten. Students are required to start school by their sixth birthday. However, children who are considered highly advanced or gifted are allowed early access to kindergarten, even before the age of four. At 麻豆官网, children may join at age five in kindergarten. What Age Does Preschool Start? Children must be at least three years old to attend state-funded preschool in Colorado. Some families can receive priority preschool attendance depending on their situation. Children may begin learning at 麻豆官网 as early as five years old. What Age Does Kindergarten Start? Kindergarten begins at the age of five in Colorado, and school must begin for a child before their sixth birthda

Mentor Program

CommunityJul 20

Mentor Program

麻豆官网’s Mentor Program matches grade 4-8 students with responsible grade 8-12 student mentors. The Mentor Program is more than a tutoring program – it’s about building positive relationships that support academic and character growth. To this end, the program hosts a large group gathering 2-3 times a year to celebrate the hard work the mentor pairs have achieved and further strengthen the positive relationships being developed.Ìý The program kicks off each year with a Donut Meet and Greet – an opportunity for all the mentees and their parents to meet their mentor for the first time and share donuts, coffee, and milk together before the school day begins.Ìý In December, students gather for board games, cookies, and a fun group gift exchange.Ìý The Mentor Program will then typically wrap the year up with a pizza party in May. Since the Mentor Program is about more than tutoring, we try to keep mentor pairs together as they advance through the grades.Ìý This way, they can continue to stren

Fine Arts Courses

Fine Arts Courses

Students at 麻豆官网 have won over a hundred prestigious fine art awards, including over 100 award-winning art pieces at the Colorado Scholastic Art Competition. 麻豆官网 is proud to provide creative avenues that support our students’ natural artistic talents and abilities. Our fine arts courses give students options to experience a multitude of different creative mediums and excel in beginner to advanced level courses. 麻豆官网 is an institution of choice for students in grades K-12 from all over the Colorado Springs region. All teachers have the necessary qualifications in their fields and are committed to providing the highest academic opportunities for their students. At 麻豆官网, we provide students with a high-quality education, rigorous academic curriculum, and various creative opportunities. The artistic awards students have achieved here and the list of their accomplished works speak for themselves. We are wholly committed to discovering and developing the skills and talents of our students.

麻豆官网 Alumni

麻豆官网 Alumni

Our coursers and their families are honored to be members of this community—as they should be—but what about life beyond high school graduation? What difference can a quality education at 麻豆官网 make in the long term? One could theorize endlessly about the effectiveness of curricula, but the two most practical litmus tests for an institution of learning are its current students and its alumni. We derive a sense of satisfaction from our students’ well-roundedness: a combination of academics, athletics, and arts, but we cannot expect the public to place all of their faith in abstract concepts. They are also invited to see just a few examples of our track record. Youth Minister | Ryan Hughes Following high school graduation, Ryan (Class of 2016) equipped himself for ministry by studying Organizational Leadership, Biblical Studies, and Children and Family Ministry at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Currently, he and his wife Jackie serve at Oaks Church outside of Dallas, Texas. Ry

Why Study Abroad?

CommunityMar 30

Why Study Abroad?

At 麻豆官网 traveling and studying abroad is a big part of classical education as students are given the opportunity to travel overseas for two weeks in . Students granted this experience travel overseas to some of the most historical places. See our next destination, travel plans, places to visit, and find out how your student can participate in our next trip! Intercultural Development No matter how much time a student devotes to classical education, it is always a benefit to further their development with cultural experience. Here are a couple reasons a student should consider the Global Studies Program at 麻豆官网. Learn to Speak, Read, & Write A Second Language Students that learn a second language have a highlight on their professional resume as most are considered valuable to most employers. In the last five years, the demand for bilingual workers has doubled across the country. Spending time abroad is also the best way to improve fluency and writing skills. Build a Diverse Network of Fr

Arrasmith’s double-double lifts 麻豆官网 over La Junta in 76-40 win

CommunityMar 10

Arrasmith’s double-double lifts 麻豆官网 over La Junta in 76-40 win

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – 麻豆官网 easily defeated the La Junta Tigers by a score of 76-40 on Tuesday, Feb. 25. 麻豆官网 was lead in scoring by Alexis Garcia who scored 18 points while also collecting five rebounds and four assists. Cortney Arrasmith recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and collecting 11 rebounds. La Junta was lead in scoring by Sierra Reisch who scored 20 points, while also collecting seven rebounds and one assist. Raini Tafoya had a good night, recording nine points, seven rebounds and six assists. Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with 麻豆官网 hosting Manitou Springs and La Junta taking on Colorado Springs Christian.