My oldest in 11th grade has done rather well at Jefferson Academy. Most of my oldests grades are As and Bs. I do notice he has a larger work load, but I also notice he still has time to mess around at home (example:tv, friends, etc) I think this is because he is rather intelligent. My youngest in junior
... Read more high struggled this year at Jefferson Academy. This was his first year. They do seem to give a lot of homework in the juinor high as well. My son hated his time this year at Jefferson. He didnt do his homework or make any friends. I dont think this is totally his fault as there is two sides to every pancake. Meaning there are 2 sides to each story. I feel the teachers sort of just gave up on him and failed to encourage him on a lot of levels. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
As in everything what you put into it is what you get out of it. The school is a tool that can help your child succeed, but it will not do your job. Academics and intelligence are valued here, (just like in the real world of work). All around this is a school for those that value an academically enriched
... Read more education. Since it is a small school most of the students who start will have friends until they graduate. JA is a safe, secure and comfortable operation. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to become involved in the school. Peer pressure is present, but the pressure is to excel and be the best you can be. But as with life Choices have consequences. Great school for those who value, understand and choose success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/10/07
This is a great school. We have had all four of our children attend this campus. (K-12) We are quite pleased with the quality of the education that they have received. As for homework, Time Management is a part of life, a part that is emphasized. As an involved parent, I know that time is given to complete
... Read more the assignments, but some students feel it s better spent as a social hour(s). Yes there is homework and assignments to complete. (Gasp) Life goes on and those that learn that managing the minutes of your day, simply leads to a more successful and prosperous life. A quite simple fact of life. This is an academically rigorous school period. Read the previous sentences again. Sports are secondary to education, as it should be. (How many people do you know that get paid to play sports?) As in everything what you put into it is what you get out of it. The school is a tool that can help your child succeed, but it will not do your job. Academics and intelligence are valued here, (just like in the real world of work). All around this is a school for those that value an academically enriched education. Since it is a small school most of the students who start will have friends until they graduate. JA is a safe, secure and comfortable operation. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to become involved in the school. Peer pressure is present, but the pressure is to excel and be the best you can be. But as with life Choices have consequences. Great school for those who value, understand and chose success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/10/07
My child has attended 7th and 8th grade at Jefferson Academy. While I applaud the concept of high expectations for students, it seems that 'core knowledge' has been confused with 'college prep' which is itself confused with 'lots of homework.' Parents put pressure on the school administration to give
... Read more out homework even where it becomes just busywork. In the high school, there seems to be a strong emphasis on providing advanced and enrichment opportunities in math and science, but less emphasis on the liberal arts. Also, there is a very Christian culture here, and students who are not Christian can feel excluded. This bias is not the result of administration efforts, but I think it is the result of a self-perpetuating cycle, with the very vocal expression of Christian views by parents and students driving away families who don't share those views. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/06
this is a great school with emphasis on academics. there is excellent parent involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/06
Well done charter managed by a group of caring parents and staff members.
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* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Full-time teachers:
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Broomfield schools — Jefferson Academy High School is located at 9955 Yarrow St, Broomfield CO 80021. 9955 Yarrow St is in the 80021 ZIP code in Broomfield, CO The school district for Jefferson Academy High School is the Jefferson County School District R - 1. Jefferson Academy High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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