The Classical Academy (Colorado)
| The Classical Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 975 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Coordinates | 39°00′59″N 104°49′00″W / 39.01639°N 104.81664°WCoordinates: 39°00′59″N 104°49′00″W / 39.01639°N 104.81664°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1997 |
| School district | Academy School District 20 |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment |
Highschool: 617 Total: 3,500 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Maroon, Silver |
| Athletics | 3A/4A |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Website | http://www.tcatitans.org/ |
The Classical Academy (TCA) is a kindergarten through twelfth grade charter school located in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its mission statement is "The Classical Academy exists to assist parents in their mission to develop exemplary citizens equipped with analytical thinking skills, virtuous character, and a passion for learning, all built upon a solid foundation of knowledge."[1] TCA blends classical education with the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason.[2]
The school has a uniform policy.
The school is also known for having an extensive waiting list, with over 5,400 students on the current waiting list for all grades combined.
#1 Ranking
TCA's web site points out that TCA "ranked #1 of 364 Colorado high schools," according to "Colorado School Grades, a coalition of 18 community organizations whose mission is to grade Colorado schools to provide community members with school performance information."[3]
Position on Common Core
In January 2014, TCA's Board of Directors released a resolution expressing opposition to imposition of the Common Core Standards Initiative.[4]
Locations
TCA High School and TCA Junior High are located at 975 Stout Road (0.4 miles northeast of Oracle's Colorado Springs Field Office).
There are three elementary schools:
- TCA North Elementary is co-located with the high school at 975 Stout Road.
- TCA Central Elementary is located at 1655 Springcrest Road. This facility, formerly known as Mountain View School, was purchased by the TCA Building Corporation in 2004 for $1.9 million. Monthly payments will continue until November 1, 2019 when the note is paid in full.[5]
- TCA East Elementary is located at 12201 Cross Peak View (just west of Pikes Peak Community College, Rampart Range Campus).
Athletics
All of the main sports compete in Colorado's 3A athletic conference, excluding cross country which competes at the 4A level as of 2012. The TCA Titans have won numerous state championships in various sports. This includes nine consecutive years in girl's cross country and two consecutive in men's; also a state championship in women's soccer and two runners-up in men's soccer.
See also
References
- ↑ Official website
- ↑ "Charlotte Mason" (PDF). The Classical Academy. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Notable Awards and Recognition". The Classical Academy. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Resolution Concerning Common Core and Assessments". The Classical Academy. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- ↑ "COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT" (PDF). ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWENTY. Retrieved 15 August 2014.