The Classical Academy (Colorado)

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The Classical Academy
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The Classical Academy (Colorado)
Colorado Springs, Colorado

United States
Coordinates 39°00′59″N104°49′00″W / 39.01639°N 104.81664°W / 39.01639; -104.81664
Information
TypePublic Charter
MottoExcellence with Honor
Established1997(27 years ago) (1997)
School district Academy School District 20
PrincipalAaron Walters, Justin Peterson, Amy Pope, Sean Shields, Hugh DiPretore, Jodean Peterson
Head of schoolRobert Thomason, President
GradesK-12
Number of studentsHigh School: 618
Jr High: 469
Elementary: 2,152
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Navy blue, maroon, silver
   
Athletics3A/4A
Mascot Titan
Website www.tcatitans.org

The Classical Academy (TCA) is a kindergarten through twelfth grade public charter school located in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is chartered through Academy School District 20.

Contents

The school is known for having an extensive waiting list,[ citation needed ] with over 5,400 students on the current waiting list for all grades combined.

Rankings

The Classical Academy High School is ranked #1 in Academy School District, 19th within Colorado and #611 nationally by U.S. News & World Report . [1]

Awards

In 2012, 2013, and 2014 the Colorado Department of Education awarded every TCA (elementary, junior high, and high school) as well as College Pathways the John Irwin Award for Academic Excellence. The John Irwin awards are given to schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement. [2]

Campuses

The Classical Academy currently has three campuses in Northern Colorado Springs:

North Campus

The Classical Academy High School, The Classical Academy Junior High School and The Classical Academy North Elementary are located at 975 Stout Road. The North Campus is considered the main campus and is the location of the school administration offices.

Central Campus

The Classical Academy 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. [3]

East Campus

The Classical Academy East Elementary is located at 12201 Cross Peak View (just west of Pikes Peak State College, Rampart Range Campus).

East Campus is also the location of the school's homeschool programs:

School uniforms

The school has a uniform policy for all grade levels. [4]

Admission and enrollment

The Classical Academy does not have open enrollment for students, nor is it an Academy School District 20 Choice option. The Classical Academy is a wait list school. Students are offered seats and admitted to the school based on their wait list position. Parents can apply from any of the surrounding fifteen school districts in and around Colorado Springs. Priority is given to students of administration, faculty, current enrolled siblings, and residents of Academy School District 20.

Board of directors

The school is governed by a seven-member Board that is elected by the parents of students. These board members are volunteers. [5] Terms are 3 years in length and, per Colorado election law, board members are limited to 2 consecutive terms. [6]

Titan of the Year Award

An annual award presented to a member of the staff who exemplifies the school's core values. Potential awardees can be nominated by students. Interviews of the Titan of the Year are conducted and posted on the TCA website. [7]

Awardees

Athletics and activities

Athletics

High School sports include Baseball, Cross Country, football, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, Men’s Soccer, Softball, Spirit/Cheer, Track, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Golf, Women’s Soccer, and Wrestling.

Junior High sports include Boys’ Basketball, Cross Country, football, Girls’ Basketball, Softball, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, a TCA alumni Daniel Carlson Las Vegas Raiders 2021 (cropped).jpg
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, a TCA alumni

All of the main sports compete in Colorado's 3A athletic conference, except cross country, which competes at the 4A level as of 2012.

Performing arts

The Classical Academy Marching Band has won the CBA (Colorado Bandmasters Association) state championship in the 2A class five times, in 2017, [8] 2018, [9] 2021, [10] 2022, [11] and 2023. [12]

Chess

The Classical Academy chess team has won the CSCA state 4A championship title three times, in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [13]

Notable alumni

Daniel Carlson

Anders Carlson

Criticisms

In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Classical Academy gave students the option of whether or not to wear a mask, sparking criticism from parents and health officials alike. “I’m so pleased to be one of the first to welcome you back to another school year,” TCA President Russ Sojourner writes in a letter to parents, “Another NORMAL school year – one that will resemble those we remember before the infamous March 2020 shut down.” [14]

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  2. ↑ "Colorado John Irwin Schools of Excellence Awards | CDE". www.cde.state.co.us. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
  3. ↑ "COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT" (PDF). ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWENTY. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Policies and Procedures - Uniform Policy" (PDF). o50010872.schoolwires.net. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "TCA Board". The Classical Academy. The Classical Academy. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "Bylaws of the Classical Academy" (PDF). The Classical Academy. The Classical Academy. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  7. ↑ "TCA Titan of the Year". www.tcatitans.org. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  8. ↑ "2017 1A/2A State Championships Finals" (PDF). www.cbamarching.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "2018 State 1A-2A FINALS" (PDF). www.cbamarching.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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  11. ↑ "1A 2A & 3A State Championships Information". www.cbamarching.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "1A 2A & 3A State Championships Information - 2023". cbamarching.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "Colorado State Chess Association Scholastic Team Champions".
  14. ↑ Keith, Tony (2021-07-23). "Colorado Springs school plans on having a 'NORMAL' school year with no mask requirement and normal sports activities". www.kktv.com. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
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