Free charter public school authorized by Colorado Springs District 11. Opened in 2010, Gifted Education, K through 8th grade. Multi-age divisions. John Irwin School of Excellence. Governor's Award for Distinguished Improvement.
A SCHOOL DESIGNED AROUND A SPECIFIC NEED
This school fills a need in the Pikes Peak Region for students who are academically "gifted" and need to work above grade level, often substantially so, in one or more academic areas, from the beginning of their school careers. This means that there is less repetition provided than typical programs, with much more challenging content and complexity than typical grade-level expectations.
We have students who taught themselves to read in preschool or began adding, and understanding multiplication concepts at age four; students who devour advanced scientific concepts; and elementary artists who complete works of art at a "high school" skill level. These children are "asynchronous" learners who have unusual developmental patterns, and the needs of these students are different than students who are more aligned with typical developmental stages for children. We believe ALL children everywhere are amazing, precious gifts to our world, and all students deserve to be in an academic situation that is appropriate for their individual learning needs.
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INTEGRATED CURRICULUM MODEL (ICM)
AcademyACL uses the ICM designed by gifted education specialist Joyce Van-Tassal Baska. This curriculum design integrates advanced, above-grade level content, differentiated methods and projects, and big ideas (universal themes).
Vision: We will create an academic home for advanced and creative learning, cultivate personal and standards-based excellence and leadership ability, and serve as a resource center for the gifted community of the Pikes Peak Region.
Mission: Our students and staff will investigate ideas and master advanced content, reflect upon their own progress, explore connections between disciplines, and lead others in positive ways to new heights in achievement and service to the community.
Goal for Our Graduates...... Students who graduate from this school will not only have a large and relevant body of knowledge, but will also have the ability to analyze and organize large amounts of information, posit creative questions and solutions to problems, develop self-awareness,
use effective time management and other AcademyACL LifeSkills to meet short and long term goals, self-advocate positively for their individual needs, and use their skills to lead others in positive and productive ways as local, national, and global citizens.
