Flagstaff Charter Academy

This school has the Core Knowledge curriculum and ability grouping, modeled after the successful Peak to Peak school, and so much more. The Shurley grammer and writing curriculum is so much more rigorous than P to P. The school uses Scott Foreman Math, the top Math program inthe country. The technology grants have boosted this school to a whole new level in every discipline. Flagstaff does not have P.R. staff to promote the school. Its all word of mouth. But, its a fantastic school for smart and struggling children. Most of all the children and families are loving and wholesome. Every child is welcome and treasured at Flagstaff Academy.
—Submitted by a parent

I have two middle school students at FCA and they are being challenged and love school. Yes, FCA does not cater to everyone and you'd be ignorant to think a school can be everything for everybody. This is a very young school with growing pains but a committed staff. Many of the parents I have met think their kids are 'gifted.' And if they saw the tests (I asked) their child had to take to prove it, they would quiet down and let their kids learn. Parents need to find ways to fulfill themselves without micromanaging their kids school careers. No matter what a school tells you, there are 25 students in a classroom and your child is not the only one on earth. Running from school, to school, to school is just trading different problems (done that). No school is perfect. Be a problem solver, not a problem.
—Submitted by a parent

Raises the bar for our kindergartner. It's amazing what the students accomplish in one day. Emphasis on science and technology is great. Teachers and parent involvement are excellent. Some advice to drive line complainers -If you don't like the drive line then get out of your car and walk. You'll be in and out in less than 5 minutes.
—Submitted by a parent

when you inquire about adding programs or enrichment classes, they seriously look into the possibilities and follow through very quickly. They adding a pre-K early reading program only a few weeks after I requested one! Thanks Flagstaff!!
—Submitted by a parent

Our vision and mission of excelling students' minds every day.
—Submitted by a parent

Such a caring, kind staff who also know how to collaboratively use the latest best practices to help each individual student succeed.
—Submitted by a parent

Flagstaff teachers go above and beyond to make it a great school!
—Submitted by a parent

My child is challenged many times over, every day!
—Submitted by a parent

Flagstaff Academy has THE BEST teachers and administrators in Colorado@! Passionate, energetic, sincere, caring, hard-working, motivated, dedicated, smart, tech-savvy, compassionate, humorous, athletic, and AMAZING are just a few words used to describe our teachers and staff! Flagstaff Rocks!
—Submitted by a parent

My son currently attends this school and we are going to pull him out because there is no control and my son has already had 2 teachers that have left. The classes are overcrowded and my son is definitely not taking classes at his 'level'. They put kids where they have room, not at their level. We put him at Flagstaff because we thought it would be a good school for our gifted son, but I would not recommend it to any parent. I also find it amazing that someone wrote that the 'drive line' is outstanding because it takes myself and all other parents almost 40 minutes just to pick up our kids! I wish I would have seen the remarks on this site before we tried Flagstaff. I also think that the positive remarks from the 2nd of October come from a school official. Learn to spell!
—Submitted by a parent

I'm in 6th grade and this school is OK if you have to go to it. i wish i went to public school cuz there r 2 many bullies here and nothing fun. my freinds at altona are liking middle school better than i am. not happy with my parents for switching me.
—Submitted by a student

The committed teachers and principal are excellent and core curriculm exceeds typical public school curriculm
—Submitted by a parent

Flagstaff is an enriching, challenging, warm and fun environment in which to learn.
—Submitted by a parent

Flagstaff Academy is an excellent school with a curriculum that actually counts for something. The Teachers there are genuinely concerned about quality of eduction without loosing sight of the human element and social interaction between them, their students and the students parents. At Flagstaff they strife for and have already achieved academic excellence of the highest caliber. Their formula: Great teachers, high standards, effective communication, and a set of 4 (four) easy to follow rules. My greatest wish is that Flagstaff Academy at some point in the future will add a high school curriculum to its program. When that day comes I can guarantee an astonishing number of academic scholarships for that institution. So, why Am I so gung ho about Falsgstaff. My now 7-year old boy was not given much of a chance to succeed in a regular school environment, because of his introversion and extreme shyness. He's is now in 2nd grade and performs above class average. He's come out of his shell,plays with all the other kids, and absolutey adores the school and the teachers. I myself went to school in Germany, to this day a country with rigorous education standards that largely succeeds. BUt how I wish we had a school like Flagstaff then. Markus Krichel Prous Father of 2 Flagstaff Students
—Submitted by a parent

Flagstaff Academy has the most dedicated and passionate teachers around! The school provides an awesome enrichment program with separate classrooms dedicated to music, art, science lab, and tech lab. My kids learn so much in a day - they are truly challenged. The icing on the cake for me is that they have fun and come home happy!
—Submitted by a parent

Flagstaff Academy is the finest school in the Longmont, Colorado. The faculity is outstanding. They use Core Knowledge Cirriculum which enlightens our students to be the best they can be. Our kids are challenged and happy! Flagstaff Rocks!
—Submitted by a parent

They get so much done it a day. The kids have science and tech lab each week. Over the top music, art, and PE classes. The kids are taught acdemicly at their own personal level. Lastly, core knowledge is used every where. Oh not to mention the cool new building and out standing drive line.
—Submitted by a parent

We found a place where we belong.
—Submitted by a parent

My children have been at Flagstaff since year one. We have found Flagstaff to be the best fit for our family with its focus on science and technology as well as strong art, music. Spanish and physical education programs. Granted, Flagstaff is a young school and has experienced its share of growing pains. However, we are part of a hard-working, creative, cohesive unit of parents, teachers, and Board working together to provide excellence in education for our children. No school is perfect, but Flagstaff continues to serve my children with imagination and flexibility. We stand firm in our support of Flagstaff and encourage other families to take a look.
—Submitted by a parent

My children (elementary and middle school) attended Flagstaff for 2 years and I can promise you that you will want to look elsewhere for a proper educational experience for your children. Our family kept waiting for things to get better and more organized, but after last years crazy turnover of teachers, principals, and other students we can no longer have our children in such an unstable environment. They have eight teachers who won awards and that is true, but if you look at how many of those eight teachers will be there this year you will know that it is just propaganda for recruiting more unknowning parents. Please, I implore all parents looking for a proper school for your children, take heed of all the comments on this site before you make your decision.
—Submitted by a parent