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Aspen Academy Native American Heritage Month
  • Child Development
Jessie Skipwith

As we enter the month of November, it's a perfect time to come together as a community to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month. This annual observance allows us to pay tribute to the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of indigenous people throughout the United States.

Leveraging Your Elevate Team
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
  • The Aspen Difference
Jess Cho

As we enter Quarter 2, we want to remind you of the people and resources available to help all students be successful. We understand that every child is unique and that their educational journey is shaped by various factors. That's why we have a dedicated Elevate Team composed of passionate professionals committed to student growth and development as learners and human beings.

photo of a candlelight vigil
  • Child Development
Jessie Skipwith

Some parents know their students might have questions about what it means to take a "moment of silence" when something difficult happens globally or locally. Here are tips for talking to your student about what it means to take a moment of silence. 

Celebrating Neurodiversity at Aspen Academy: Our New Affinity Group for Parents and Students
  • Child Development
Jennifer Bonicelli, Aspen Academy Parent

In our ever-evolving world, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental values in education. At Aspen Academy, we take these values to heart and believe that every child is unique and capable of achieving greatness. We recognize that every student learns differently, and we view neurodiverse learning approaches as unique gifts that each individual brings to this learning environment.

How Aspen Academy Students Develop In-Demand Skills for Success in a Dynamic World
  • Academics
  • Child Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Literacy
  • Leadership
  • The Aspen Difference
Aspen Academy Contributors

Since our inception as a Denver-area private school focused on entrepreneurship, we have remained steadfastly focused on developing passionate, lifelong learners who graduate from our school empowered to be confident, curious and innovative.

Kristina Scala presenting to Middle School parents.
  • Academics
  • Child Development
Aspen Academy Contributors

Back by popular demand for 2023-2024! Following your student's performance at AMP'd, spend time with other grade-level parents and our Lower School Team or Middle School Team, Director, Student Success Coach and School Counselor, learning about exciting aspects of the year for your student.

Graduation
  • Academics
  • Admissions
  • Child Development
Aspen Academy Contributors

From prestigious public schools to specialized academies and private institutions, there are numerous educational options available to our high-performing students when they leave middle school. Here are some of the  unique characteristics, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community aspects of various local high schools, with the goal of helping students and parents make informed decisions about the high school journey.

Three Years of Partnership with University of Denver
  • Child Development
Cindy Hewatt

For the past two years, the Elevate team has hosted two chosen University of Denver, first year graduate students from the Counseling program to do their practicums at Aspen Academy. This is a competitive practicum site and this year we had over 15 students interested.

Middle School Students working on math problems.
  • Academics
  • Child Development
Corey Sampson

Learn more from Middle School Director, Corey Sampson, on how we support students in middle school as they evolve their independence and triumph over challenges

Tell Us Your Story
  • Child Development
  • The Aspen Difference
Amber Hornbacher

Amber Hornbacher, Community Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Non-Program Coordinator shares about the next parent book discussion on biracial and bicultural families featuring the book, Half and Half by Claudine Chiawei O'Hearn.