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...
Counting Our Blessings
At a time when good news seems hard to come by, I want to take a moment to highlight a few of the positives that we, as a classical learning community, can hold on to and cherish even during this difficult time. While this is not how any of our students and families...
Teaching History
A Letter from the Principal Dear Golden View Classical Academy supporter, A typical and sadly misguided criticism of classical education, and really any education that is serious about civic knowledge, comes in the form of a question. Sarcastically, and with a...
Read What Our Parents Are Saying About Ascent Classical Academy
Are you interested in enrolling your child in Ascent Classical Academy for the 2019/2020 school year? Read these parent testimonials, then fill out an application to reserve your spot! “My son and daughter both attend Ascent Classical Academy and let me express the...
Stanford CREDO Study Finds CMO Charter Schools Have Positive Impact on Student Performance
A recent CREDO at Stanford University study finds charter schools associated with non-profit management companies post signficantly higher gains that other school models.