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Carbon Valley Academy Charter Schools

 

Carbon Valley Academy sign in front of schoolThe Carbon Valley Academy Charter Schools are a preschool through twelfth grade public charter school with high academic standards, a structured learning environment, a passionate teaching staff, effective school leadership, and a positive school culture that strives to improve and achieve. Carbon Valley Academy Charter Schools are located on 3 separate campuses, with each school having its own website:

 

  • Carbon Valley Academy ("CVA"), located at 4040 Coriolis Way in Frederick, houses the CVA Charter School's administration and is home of the Kindergarten through 5th grade programs. You are currently visiting CVA's website.

 

  • Carbon Valley Secondary Academy ("CVSA"), located at 7990 Miller Drive in Frederick, is home of the 6th through 12th grade programs. Starting in 2008/2009, CVSA will add 9th grade and will add one grade per year until we have our first high school graduation in 2012! Visit our Carbon Valley Secondary Academy website to learn more about the programs and curriculum.

 

  • Carbon Valley Academy Preschool ("CVA Preschool", located at 157 5th Street in Frederick, is the home of the preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. Visit our Carbon Valley Academy Preschool website for additional information about our outstanding early education program.

 

CVA was founded on the belief that our students, parents and community deserve a high quality education that exceeds educational standards. The school focuses on building students' character and challenging students to work at their ability level.

 

wall of handsCVA also believes in high parental involvement within the school setting. In fact, volunteers are what make CVA such a special place for our students. Parents volunteer in the classroom, in the library, on various committees, and at special events. We couldn't do it without our volunteers!

 

CVA serve the communities of Firestone, Frederick and Dacono, Colorado and the surrounding areas.

 

CVA uses a Core Knowledge based curriculum in all grades through 8th grade, including preschool. Spanish, art, and PE are also taught and we offer music and other popular extra-curricular activities.


 

CVA's mission statement

 

 

New CVA Staff Members: Ms. Jere Pearcy

 

Ms. Jere Pearcy joins Carbon Valley Academy Charter Schools as the Director of Curriculum Development and instruction. Ms. Pearcy has over fourteen years experience serving charter schools in Colorado as both a teacher and administrator. She had the privilege of serving as principal of two other Colorado Core Knowledge schools. Additionally, she was a consultant and trainer for the National Core Knowledge Foundation and has presented at numerous national conferences. Ms. Pearcy currently serves as a consultant to the Colorado Department of Education as a team leader on school site visit teams.

 

Ms. Pearcy's role at CVA will center around working with the principals in the areas of assessment coordination, data disaggregation, professional development, alignment of curriculum with standards, more in-depth curriculum mapping, and supporting teachers around curriculum development.