An African-American father’s message to the BVSD School Board
As an African-American well-versed in both classical and modern history, Theron had seen this before. And he had to say something.
Myth Busting: GVCA Misused Funds to Support ACA
MYTH: GVCA Misused Funds to Support ACA FACT: WRONG. A disgruntled Golden View Classical Academy (GVCA) board member, who was later removed from the board, has been publicly making these claims that were independently investigated and cleared over a year ago. When...Darlene File: A Golden View Classical Academy Teacher Speaks
Darlene File is a Reading Interventionist and Literacy Specialist who has taught as a substitute and full-time teacher at Golden View Classical Academy since it opened in September 2015. Her children also attend the school. We spoke with her about her experiences: Why...Myth Busting: ACA Affiliated Schools are Underperforming
Ascent Classical Academies, to include Golden View Classical Academy, are high performing charter schools in high demand. Click above to read more.
Myth Busting: ACAF Wants to Arm All Teachers
WRONG. This is an unfounded rumor. ACAF publicly told BVSD that they would not arm teachers. Click above to read more.
Myth Busting: The ACAF steering committee includes two ACA employees who will be on the governing board
As ACAF has assured BVSD multiple times, the two members of the steering committee who work for the CMO (ACA) will not transition to the ACAF board. Click above to read more.
Myth Busting: ACAF Teaches Abstinence Sex Education Only
WRONG. As ACAF has clearly stated to BVSD board and staff, the school does not teach an abstinence only sex program. Click above to read more.
Myth Busting: ACAF Only Has 30% of Their Projected Enrollment from Families Within BVSD Boundaries
WRONG. ACAF currently has over 660 letters of intent and approximately 50% come from BVSD zipcodes. Click above to read more.
Myth Busting: ACAF Has No Plans to Recruit Latino/Hispanic Populations or Underserved Families
WRONG. In fact ACAF did address how they planned to recruit Latino/Hispanic students, including community outreach, Spanish materials, and a weighted lottery. Click above to read more.
Myth Busting: ACAF Wants to Discriminate Against LGBTQ and Has Asked to Waive Out of Protections
WRONG. ACA does not discriminate and agrees with the intent of BVSD’s policy. However, as with all charters, ACA asked for a waiver for enforcement. Click above to read more.
Myth Busting: ACAF Is A Privately Run, Religiously Based Charter School
WRONG. Ascent Classical Academy Flatirons is a public charter school and not allowed to be affiliated with or promote a religion, in accordance with Colorado law. Click above to read more.
She spoke up for Ascent Classical Flatirons. HERE’S WHY.
Isadora went to school in Boulder Valley where she faced discrimination. Now she supports a new charter school to give her little sister better options.
What is Golden View Academy REALLY like?
Thuy Patton’s family came to the United States at the end of the Vietnam War. Today her two kids attend Golden View Classical. Hear their experience.
‘IT FELT SCARY’: What this parent didn’t expect at a school board meeting
Marie is a nurse and mother who wants her kids to receive a classical education. Here’s what happened next when she tried to make her voice heard.
