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An African-American father’s message to the BVSD School Board

As an African-American well-versed in both classical and modern history, Theron had seen this before. And he had to say something.

She spoke up for Ascent Classical Flatirons. HERE'S WHY.

What is Golden View Academy REALLY like?

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Updates & Coverage

Darlene File: A Golden View Classical Academy Teacher Speaks

Darlene File is a Reading Interventionist and Literacy Specialist who has taught as a substitute and full-time teacher at Golden ...

Ari Armstrong – The Bias against Ascent Classical Academy

A lot of false information has been spread about Ascent Classical Academy Flatirons working with local parents to open a ...

Boulder Valley Looks Into Classical Education – With No Plan For The Information

On Thursday, February 8, the Boulder Valley School District hosted a “listening session” for community members who are interested in ...

Parent Editorial: Marie Clark – Boulder Daily Camera Board’s decision on Ascent Charter School was myopic

"I am a parent with three children attending public school within BVSD who finds the classical model appealing. It's a ...

AmeriChicks Coverage – 560 KLZ Radio Parent Discusses the Joys of Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County

Listen to this clip from Kim Monson's show AmeriChicks to shine light on the school board situation that happened in ...

Dr. Larry Arnn in Boulder Daily Camera: Ascent offers excellence with local control

"BCSI [Barney Charter School Initiative] offers something unique in the world of K-12 education: We provide curriculum, training and consulting ...

Jon Caldera – Denver Post: Diversity Isn’t Just What’s Between Your Legs. It’s Also What’s Between Your Ears

During "School Choice Week" the Boulder Valley School District's board of education voted down Ascent Classical Academy Flatirons as a ...

Parent Editorial: Rachel Cohen – Boulder Daily Camera: All are not yet welcome in Boulder schools

"The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, in support of Superintendent Rob Anderson's recommendation, denied an application from the ...

Jon Caldera Complete Colorado: Boulder school district shows ‘tolerance’ by shunning intellectual diversity

"To witness a true lack of diversity, look no further than the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). Last Tuesday the ...

Kelly Sloan – Colorado Politics: Why Does Boulder’s School Board Fear Giving Kids A Better Education

"What is it about high school graduates knowing the difference between Pericles and Caligula that they are so afraid of? ...

Myth vs. Fact

Myth Busting: GVCA Misused Funds to Support ACA

MYTH: GVCA Misused Funds to Support ACA FACT: WRONG. A disgruntled Golden View Classical Academy (GVCA) board member, who was later removed from the board, has been publicly making these claims that were independently investigated and cleared over a year ago. When this board member made her claims, the GVCA board took her concerns seriously and hired a well-respected attorney to investigate each of her claims. This attorney provided a written report to the GVCA board making clear no improper activity took place and there were no conflicts of interest in the transactions of the school. Unfortunately, this board member was unable to accept the findings and has continued approaching multiple school districts and government agencies making her claims, all of which have been satisfied GVCA took proper action in investigating the claims. The Boulder Valley School District was provided a letter that provides information on the investigation and later actions of this disgruntled board member. This board member also compiled a list of documents and created other written opinions, to include attorney-client privileged material, that are incomplete and omit other relevant information. A recent Letter to the Editor to the Boulder Daily Camera from another GVCA board member provides more Read More

Myth Busting: ACA Affiliated Schools are Underperforming

Ascent Classical Academies, to include Golden View Classical Academy, are high performing charter schools in high demand. Click above to read more. Read More

Myth Busting: ACAF Wants to Arm All Teachers

WRONG. This is an unfounded rumor. ACAF publicly told BVSD that they would not arm teachers. Click above to read more. Read More

Myth Busting: The ACAF steering committee includes two ACA employees who will be on the governing board

As ACAF has assured BVSD multiple times, the two members of the steering committee who work for the CMO (ACA) will not transition to the ACAF board. Click above to read more. Read More

Myth Busting: ACAF Teaches Abstinence Sex Education Only

WRONG. As ACAF has clearly stated to BVSD board and staff, the school does not teach an abstinence only sex program. Click above to read more. Read More

Myth Busting: ACAF Only Has 30% of Their Projected Enrollment from Families Within BVSD Boundaries

WRONG. ACAF currently has over 660 letters of intent and approximately 50% come from BVSD zipcodes. Click above to read more. Read More

Myth Busting: ACAF Has No Plans to Recruit Latino/Hispanic Populations or Underserved Families

WRONG. In fact ACAF did address how they planned to recruit Latino/Hispanic students, including community outreach, Spanish materials, and a weighted lottery. Click above to read more. Read More

Myth Busting: ACAF Wants to Discriminate Against LGBTQ and Has Asked to Waive Out of Protections

WRONG. ACA does not discriminate and agrees with the intent of BVSD's policy. However, as with all charters, ACA asked for a waiver for enforcement. Click above to read more. Read More

Myth Busting: ACAF Is A Privately Run, Religiously Based Charter School

WRONG. Ascent Classical Academy Flatirons is a public charter school and not allowed to be affiliated with or promote a religion, in accordance with Colorado law. Click above to read more. Read More

Letters of Support

From an education perspective, the move to Ascent could not have been easier. My children are eager to go to school each day. Read More

We take racism seriously. We attended BVSD meetings, where there was more diversity in families making requests to BVSD than the actual school board itself. Read More

My children and I all hope that you will APPROVE the charter for Ascent Classical Academy. We would love to be a part of BVSD. Read More

Frankly, I'm shocked that anyone would suggest GVCA is anything but inclusive and supportive. Not only are my two high school boys minority students of color, they are also adopted and one of them has an IEP, requiring extensive teacher and school support for his learning challenges. Read More

The communication between the school and the parents, the culture and climate of the school, the content rich education, and the professionalism we experience daily at Ascent have been second to none. Read More

We appreciate the diversity of options that BVSD is well known to value and this is the option that we personally have been following for well over a year now. Read More

This is when I found Ascent Classical Academy. I am trying to be respectful of your time, but I truly cannot say enough great things about this school. From their incredible staff in the front office, to the amazing teaching staff. Read More

I know there are concerns regarding serving unique learnings, so I want to tell you about my experience at Golden View and how they served my child with learning challenges. Read More

Our son started at GVCA as a fourth grader, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. The teachers and curriculum have reinvigorated his interest in learning and achieving. Read More

I'm looking forward to finally being able to enroll my children in a BVSD school with the opening of Ascent Classical Academy Flatirons! Please approve!! Read More

The thing that strikes me most about GVCA is that there is a culture of kindness and respect that is passed between the educators and students. Read More

My spouse and I have been greatly inspired by the classical model that this school will bring to students within BVSD. We intensely desire a classical education for our children. Read More