Are We Talking for the Sake of Talking? Plato’s The Crito and a Caution for Educators
Mr. Kramer, Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado, was asked to write on scholarship: "Our philosophy, our seeking of truth, our scholarship should not end with talking. True conviction must be followed based on intensive inquiry of that...
Annual Notice of Proposed School Budgets (2023-2024)
Annual Notice of Proposed School Budgets (2023-2024) Pursuant to C.R.S. 22-44-109 and guidance from the schools’ authorizer CSI, the proposed 23-24 budget is being kept on file in the admin offices at 4690 Table Mountain Drive, Suite 100, Golden CO 80403 10004 Park...
Wonder and Life Sciences
Mrs. Nichols, Upper School Science Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado, was asked to write on the importance of studying science: "Sciences are marvelous not because of how much is known but because of how much remains unknown. When a new system...
Nosce Latine, Nosce Te Ipsum
Mr. Sala, Upper School Latin Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County, was asked to write on the importance of studying latin: "...everyone knows a little Latin. Its roots pervade our language and culture. If you have ever studied American law or...
Why We Study The Classics
Ms. Flatt, Upper School Department Head and Literature Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado, was asked to write on the importance of studying the classics: "Stories are powerful things. They tell us who we are, and in turn they also shape who we...
Headmaster Announcement
January 26, 2023 • Golden, Colorado The governing board for Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools unanimously approved and appointed a head of school for a campus opening in the 27J school district (Brighton/Thornton/Commerce City) during its regular board meeting...
27J Board Approves Ascent Classical Charter Application
NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 5, 2022 17:00 MDT BRIGHTON, Colo. – The 27J Schools Board of Education approved the charter application for Ascent Classical Academy of 27J in a unanimous vote held Tuesday, Sept. 27, during its regular board meeting. The Board's approval of...
Rising Above The Prevailing Culture
Enrollment season provides a chance to meet prospective parents, answer their questions, and get to know what they are looking for in a school. I always enjoy these sessions as I get a chance to brag about what we do and why we do it. I am constantly impressed by the...
What are the Liberal Arts and Why is this Education Indispensable for Our Children and Country?
Translated from the Latin, artes liberals, the liberal arts are those subjects or skills that in classical antiquity were considered essential and worthy for a free man in order to take an active part in civic life. This time-tested and traditional view stands in...
The Pursuit of Truth at a Time of Unrest
As a nation, our conscience was pricked by the horrific death of George Floyd and the collective outrage of American citizens speaks well of us as a country. History has many examples of countries, governments, and citizens which do not regard human suffering as...