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Learning Environment

Building Well-rounded, Ethical Leaders

student coding on computerPreparing students to flourish in an increasingly complex world becomes more challenging every day. Flagstaff Academy is committed to providing access to all students who desire a rigorous, high school, and college-preparatory public education. Flagstaff Academy provides an inclusive learning environment where students from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed, respected, and academically challenged. Throughout their educational career at Flagstaff Academy, our students are provided the means, guidance, and support to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.
 

Safe, Productive, and Caring Classrooms

Flagstaff Academy educators create an environment where students feel safe and secure. What does this look like?

 
  • Classrooms are spaces where ideas are appreciated, fostering strong self-esteem, trust and respectmiddle school students in forensics class for one other.
  • Teachers care for their students as individuals - each child's well being as a whole is cared for, and our students know they are valued.
  • We cultivate a learning environment made up of dynamic classrooms that hold the students' attention and advances the learning process.
  • Every classroom has a 70" Touchscreen TV that engages students to participate in their learning through the use of educational technology that stimulates collaboration and confidence.
  • Students are presented with different opportunities in and outside the classroom to develop and demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Our teachers allow for individualized learning so each child has the advantage to be successful.
  • We create an learning environment where students and teachers work in partnership toward an engaging educational experience.

Core Knowledge-based Curriculum

Flagstaff Academy's curriculum is based on Core Knowledge, using a distinct core of shared knowledge and content for the following subjects: mathematics, science, technology, history, language arts, geography, social studies, and the fine arts. The principal idea is to develop a foundation of basic understanding of these subjects, and then build upon them year after year in a cohesive manner. Flagstaff Academy students thrive in their high school years and in college because of this strong foundation.
 
There are several good resources to help you discover more about the Core Knowledge curriculum and philosophy.
 

Our Facilities

Sitting on seven acres in south Longmont, Flagstaff Academy provides students with:
 
  • A full-sized gymnasium with climbing walls, basketball courts, and a volleyball courtelementary student on climbing wall
  • Elementary and middle school science and technology labs
  • A geodesic dome greenhouse classroom and outdoor learning garden
  • Elementary Innovation Lab and middle school technology lab
  • Middle school and elementary art and music rooms
  • Full-sized school library
  • Cafeteria/commons area
  • Separate middle school and elementary school playgrounds