| 词条 | The Classical Academy (Colorado) |
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|name = The Classical Academy |image = |imagesize = |caption = |motto =Excellence with Honor |established = 1997 |type = Public Charter |affiliation = |district = Academy School District 20 |grades = K-12 |principal = |head of school =Dr. Russ Sojourner, President |dean = |faculty = |staff = |students =High School: 618 Jr High: 469 Elementary: 2,152 |athletics = 3A/4A |conference = |colors = Navy blue, maroon, and silver {{Color box|navy|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|maroon|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|silver|border=darkgray}} |mascot = Titan |campus type = Suburban |campus size = |location = 975 Stout Road Colorado Springs, Colorado |country = United States |coordinates = {{Coord|39.01639|-104.81664|format=dms|display=inline,title|type:edu_region:US-CO}} |information = |website = http://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. The school is known for having an extensive waiting list,{{cn|date=October 2017}} with over 5,400 students on the current waiting list for all grades combined. RankingsThe Classical Academy High School is ranked 10th within Colorado by U.S. News & World Report with a college readiness score of 61.0/100. The Classical Academy High School is ranked #368 in the National Rankings and earned a gold medal.[1] Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. The Colorado School Grades methodology ranks TCA "6 of 345 High Schools."[2] AwardsIn 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.[3] MissionThe 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.[4] PhilosophyThe Classical Academy blends classical education (including the Trivium and the Socratic method) with the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason.[5][6][7] Position on Common CoreIn January 2014, TCA's Board of Directors released a resolution expressing opposition to imposition of the Common Core Standards Initiative.[8] The School has detailed their position in a letter to the TCA Community. CampusesThe Classical Academy currently has three campuses in Northern Colorado Springs: North CampusThe Classical Academy High School, The Classical Academy Junior High School and The Classical Academy North Elementary are located at [https://www.google.com/maps/place/975+Stout+Rd,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80921/@39.0166899,-104.8175168,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87134d3bc358d293:0xdf1fff1f853c53e0!8m2!3d39.0166899!4d-104.8153281 975 Stout Road]. The North Campus is considered the main campus and is the location of the school administration offices. Central CampusThe Classical Academy Central Elementary is located at [https://www.google.com/maps?q=1655+Springcrest+Road&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjHucTYwJzPAhVL0oMKHfuhDEoQ_AUICCgB 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.[9] East CampusThe Classical Academy East Elementary is located at [https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Classical+Academy+-+East+Campus/@38.99334,-104.790913,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc0b13820548aba4f!8m2!3d38.99334!4d-104.790913 12201 Cross Peak View] (just west of Pikes Peak Community College, Rampart Range Campus). East Campus is also the location of the school's homeschool programs:
School uniformsThe school has a uniform policy for all grade levels. Admission and enrollmentThe 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 directorsThe Classical Academy is governed by a seven-member Board that is elected by the parents of students. The Board members volunteer their time and serve without compensation. Board members are elected through ballot for a three-year maximum term.[10] Athletics and activitiesAthleticsHigh 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. All of the main sports compete in Colorado's 3A athletic conference, except cross country, which competes at the 4A level as of 2012. The TCA Titans have won state championships in various sports. This includes nine consecutive years in girls' cross country and two consecutive in men's; also a state championship in women's soccer and two runners-up in men's soccer. Performing artsThe Classical Academy has performance arts in band, choir, and theatre. The Classical Academy Marching Band has won the CBA state championship in the 2A class twice, in 2017 and 2018. CommunityThe Classical Academy uses community service as an integral part of the TCA mission of “exemplary citizens.” The school holds yearly service runs with predetermined organizations within the community receiving full donations, food, clothing, and book drives, and collections for the [https://www.springsrescuemission.org/ Springs Rescue Mission] and the Care and Share Food Bank. The Classical Academy requires 40 hours of community service in high school to fulfill the requirements for graduation. The school has a majority conservative and Christian population, and the students see themselves as accepting of others.[11] CriticismsPrevious students have reported a lack of culture and diversity within the school system.{{cn|date=August 2018}} At the High School level, students have had discontent for the lack of extracurricular activities compared with similar schools in the area.{{cn|date=October 2017}} Current and previous parents have noted the heavier workload on the students, in addition to the “militaristic” atmosphere, as negative and not fostering a nurturing school environment. Other parents have rebutted this.[12] In 2009, the school was reported to the Colorado Department of Education for possible conflicts of interest with administrators who run a charter-school consulting business on the side and said the school failed to properly respond to allegations of sexual and physical assaults and bullying. Then TCA President Mark Hyatt said he welcomed the scrutiny and new guidelines and additional training was being put in place.[13] See also
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