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PlatFORUM keynote speaker Stephen Brackett, a social activist and lead singer of Denver-based Flobots, rallies CA Upper School student to cheer each other loudly in a game of rock-paper-scissors.

PlatFORUM: leaning in to conversations on social justice and inclusion

Rebecca RischApril 26, 2019

Guest speaker Stephen Brackett kicked off this year’s Upper School PlatFORUM, Colorado Academy’s full-day inclusivity conference, with songs, personal stories, ...

All School NewsNewsOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School162 views

Padworski joins CA as Vocal Music Director

Renee RockfordApril 23, 2019

Colorado Academy’s new Vocal Music Director will be conductor, composer, and career musician Dr. Kevin T. Padworski. He will assume the position of Ci...

All School NewsFeaturedOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School349 views

CA earns Computer Science Award

CommunicationsMarch 22, 2019

Colorado Academy has earned the first College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Co...

Upper School139 views

From left: Anna Fucarino, Jasmine Bilir, Kayleigh Milligan, and Anne Freeman

Team advances to National Ethics Bowl

Vicki HildnerFebruary 28, 2019

When four Colorado Academy Juniors decided to tackle the National Ethics Bowl competition, their efforts seemed like a longshot—even to them. After all, Colorad...

AcademicsUpper School199 views

Learning physiology through real-life experience

Vicki HildnerFebruary 27, 2019

Ever since her Freshman year at Colorado Academy, Senior Lena Schneck has wanted to become a physician. Her parents and her extended family are doctors—and she ...

AcademicsUpper School168 views

Students honored with 2019 regional writing awards

Renee RockfordFebruary 27, 2019

Colorado Academy Middle and Upper School students picked up seven awards from the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in the West Region, including four Si...

Middle SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School178 views

Unplug! Students challenge the community to ‘Face-to-Face Friday’ (and beyond)

Dr. Mike DavisFebruary 27, 2019

The other day I was rehabbing my knee and my physical therapist said, “Look out! Your phone is about to fall out of your pocket.” I replied, “Good. I hope it br...

All School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNewsUpper School216 views

2019 Upper School Interim Brochure

Forbes ConeFebruary 21, 2019

Interim provides opportunities to get out of the classroom to learn by doing, through exposure to new ideas, experiences, and environments. Interim trips span t...

Experiential EducationUpper School2749 views

Two Mock Trial teams advance to State

CommunicationsFebruary 10, 2019

Two of Colorado Academy’s three Mock Trial teams are moving on to the State competition on March 7 and 8, 2019, to be held in Golden, Colo. All three teams deli...

AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedNewsUpper School1025 views

Why CA Students are the best

Dr. Mike DavisFebruary 7, 2019

So, I am finding rich irony that nearly every school in Denver canceled school on a pristine, blue-sky, sunny day. While we adhered to our safety protocol of fo...

All School NewsAthleticsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolNewsUpper School742 views

CA Advanced Spanish students practice language skills, make an impact through literature, theater

Rebecca RischJanuary 25, 2019

Colorado Academy Upper School students taking Meg Hill's Advanced Spanish Seminar are putting their language skills to real-world use and, at the same time, mak...

All School NewsExperiential EducationNewsOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School147 views

Why parents and children need a “JUUL” education

Liza SkipwithJanuary 25, 2019

Public health experts and the FDA now say that e-cigarette use among teens has become an epidemic. Fueling that is the e-cigarette device “JUUL,” which has gain...

Upper School913 views

Eli Saslow returns home with a message of hope

Vicki HildnerJanuary 25, 2019

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Eli Saslow came home to Colorado Academy for a day in January and brought with him a message of hope for the students...

AlumniMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School346 views

Studying “big data” prepares CA students for the future

Vicki HildnerJanuary 25, 2019

Who was most likely to survive when the Titanic crashed into that iceberg on its ill-fated maiden voyage? And who was least likely to survive? Colorado Acade...

AcademicsUpper School168 views

Manet's "A Bar at the Folies-Bergère" painted with a new twist by Ellie Bain.

Classic art with a feminist twist

Vicki HildnerDecember 19, 2018

Sometimes it pays to listen to your big brother. During his Junior year at Colorado Academy, Nick Bain ‘16 participated in a pilot program that influenced what ...

ArtsUpper School375 views

Girls basketball practice at Colorado Academy

Winter Sports preview: Strong seasons expected from CA teams

Rebecca RischNovember 29, 2018

While the season is still young, here’s an outlook on what to expect from Colorado Academy student-athletes and teams in the winter months. Boys Basketball Al...

All School NewsAthleticsOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School281 views

Designing creative solutions

Vicki HildnerNovember 26, 2018

When Hidai Olivas-Holguin ’17 arrived as a Freshman at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), she was pleasantly surprised. “Even at MIT where e...

Lower SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School273 views

Kindergartners meet Senior Buddies

CommunicationsOctober 1, 2018

"My favorite Colorado Academy tradition is the Senior-Kindergarten Buddy Program, because it allows us to connect with the next generation of CA students." ...

Lower SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School337 views

CA Upper School students at Mod Market before Homecoming 2018.

Affirmation: Witnessing school culture on display in the real world

Dr. Mike DavisSeptember 19, 2018

At Colorado Academy, we are intentional about the kind of student culture we want to create. Over the past several years, we have introduced mindfulness trainin...

All School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolUpper School877 views

2018-2019 travel and exchange program offers global opportunities, invaluable experiences

CommunicationsSeptember 18, 2018

At Colorado Academy, we nurture dynamic thinkers and active citizens of the world through a curriculum that develops intellectual aptitude and character. Part o...

All School NewsExperiential EducationLower SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School680 views

Colorado Academy’s guide to outdoor adventures – Upper School

Forbes ConeSeptember 6, 2018

We invite you to check out this new line-up of weekend trips for Upper School Colorado Academy students of all ages with activities ranging from fly fishing to ...

Experiential EducationUpper School740 views