Carbon Valley Academy

Grades: Preschool - 9th
Student Enrollment: 456
School Times/Schedule
School Colors: Maroon and gold
Mascot: Stallions
CSAP Scores - (grades 1-5)
CSAP Scores - (grades 6-8)

Jere Pearcy, Elementary Principal
Paul Trautwein, Secondary Principal
 
4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80504
(303) 774 - 9555
 
http://www.carbonvalleyacademy.org

School Website

Carbon Valley Academy maintains a separate school web site [http://www.carbonvalleyacademy.org]. The school's web site makes it easier to communicate news and information to parents. Please visit the web site for more detailed information and events concerning Carbon Valley Academy.

In addition to the separate school web site, an overview of Carbon Valley Academy is provided [below]. A similar summary is provided for each school within the District to make it easier to find the same information for each of the District's schools.

History

Founded on the belief that additional educational options should be available for students and parents, Carbon Valley Academy (CVA) is the newest public tuition-free charter school in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Located in Frederick, CVA serves the communities of Firestone, Frederick and Dacono.

School Focus

High academic standards, a structured learning environment, a passionate teaching staff, effective school leadership, and a positive school culture are the cornerstones of CVA. Committed to challenging and supporting all achievement levels and learning styles, CVA utilizes the solid, proven Core Knowledge based curriculum. Specifically, CVA

  • Believes in small class sizes
  • Emphasizes achievement
  • Believes students should progress at their own learning pace
  • Believes in character education
  • Believes in strong communication links with parents

Achieving Academic Success

Achieving academic success for all students at CVA is a partnership between teachers, parents, and students. Specific programs, tools, and strategies in place to achieve academic success for all students include:

  • A Core Knowledge based curriculum that meets or exceeds Colorado’s Academic Content Standards. The curriculum is research based, time tested and content rich.
  • A mathematics program whose philosophy includes strong number sense and critical thinking.
  • A language arts program that is dynamic and rich in content. Stories and poetry include many of the classics with many of the student anthologies directly related to character values such as friendship, courage, and taking risks.
  • Ability grouping to meet the academic challenges for all students.

What Makes Carbon Valley Unique

A small, caring community that encourages all members to achieve their personal best and to work collaboratively with others.

Core Knowledge, a proven academic program that successfully engages all students and helps them become prepared for lives of effective citizenship.

A Code of Conduct based on nine character traits with one trait highlighted each month in school instruction. Individual student conduct, reflecting the trait each month, are rewarded with special privileges, recognition, and awards.

Spanish is offered for students beginning in first grade.

Monday-Friday kindergarten programs offered in a morning or afternoon half-day options, or a full day option. A fee-based enrichment afternoon program is available.

Before/After School Activities

The Longmont YMCA provides an after school program at Carbon Valley Academy.

 

St. Vrain Valley School District  •  395 S Pratt Pkwy  •  Longmont, CO 80501        (303) 776 - 6200