Denver Academy is an outstanding school. It evaluates the students strengths and weaknesses and…read moreprovides students with the academic tools to succeed. Its greatest attribute is that it provides students with self-esteem so they feel they can succeed and are not dumb.

Denver Academy is not the solution you are looking for…read more There were many situations that happened at my expense including a teacher announcing in front of the whole class that I had to be in therapy, in order to embarrass me. Another time my parents tried to write an email to the school about how it was hard for me to do a "working lunch" (where you sit in the classroom instead of going outside to complete work) because of issues with eating in the past. They completely disregarded my parents' worries until they escalated it to the principal who finally and indignantly accepted that I could sit in another room to do my work. At that point I hadn't been able to eat lunch at school for around a month. At one point during the year I finally felt comfortable eating in class and the teacher made a comment along the lines of "well looks like your parents were just being dramatic because now you can eat just fine, huh?" The same teacher later allegedly "mistook" my name in an email for someone else, (whose name sounds nor looks like mine in any way so he took me out of class during my final exam, yelled at me in his office until I was crying, threatened to expel me and told me I couldn't get into any college if I had that on my record. When my parents emailed him about it, he completely denied it and lied about it. This was what ultimately led me to have to leave the school halfway through the year and now I am completing the rest of my sophomore year online in a different program. This school takes advantage of desperate parents who want what is best for their child who has most likely been struggling in school. Their signature quote "We teach students the way they learn best" should be changed to "We teach students the way that is easiest for us". Where parents and kids think they have finally found a safe space for their kid to grow and thrive it is actually the opposite. The sheer amount of bullying from teachers and students alike that I witnessed at my time there is more than any public school I have ever been to in my life. Please do not send your child here.

Great school. Teachers are nice and have to put up with a lot, I would say they handle kids great…read morebut they may not understand the teachers. They are nice and staff is great. Good curriculum and nice school. Very clean and nice, good school.

The educators at this school are fantastic. I'm pretty sure the front desk administrators mean…read morewell, but they don't always follow through with safety protocol. So, if I HAD to complain about something inside the school it would be that. They seem to be a little TOO trusting when it comes to who is picking up children. Parking is minimal, the after school pick up is ALWAYS chaotic. Arrive early, secure close parking and you're fine. Drop off is crazy, as well. Mainly because not all the parents follow the rules and think their child is the only one getting dropped off. Mrs. Ortega (the new principal) is stern and fair. I think the communication with parents and faculty could be A LOT better.

Very disappointed in the way that Mike Davis and the Board have dealt with COVID. While other local…read moreschools are normalizing, they are telling parents that kids will be wearing masks and social distancing when school begins in August, 2021. By then, most high-risk folks will have been vaccinated. But, CA continues to put the needs of others over the social and emotional wellbeing of their students. There's talk that the kids will be able to "vaccinate their way out of wearing masks and social distancing in the fall." Some parents are not interested in this possibility until more information about vaccinating younger people becomes known. If you don't want to vaccinate your younger students, I'd look into another school.

The Colorado Academy community has helped raise our three boys. At CA, they have been able to take…read moreacademic risks, try out new athletic options, and dive deep into music, theater, photography and choir. They have grown up as responsible citizens who are open to civil discourse and new ideas. Due to the phenomenal outdoor offerings, they have also learned how to fly fish, mountain bike and camp. The faculty is truly exceptional and cares about each and every student.

We're now entering our second year at DDES, and we continue to feel incredibly grateful to be part…read moreof this community. It's such an inspiring group of educators and families who truly believe in the school's mission. Our child feels supported, seen, and excited to come to school every day--she loves learning, creating, and being herself here. DDES doesn't just focus on academics; they're helping kids learn how to be good people and make the world a better place. The teachers foster curiosity, kindness, and confidence in a way that feels both intentional and joyful. It's a place that values character, collaboration, and real-world learning--and it shows in the way the kids talk about what they're doing. We couldn't be happier to be part of this community.

This school is amazing. The teachers and staff are so warm and caring. The school-to-parent…read morecommunication is phenomenal. The community is welcoming and supportive. The school has robust social-emotional learning and truly wants the best for all its kids, even (especially?) the quirky or hyper ones.

We have sent two of our sons here for preschool. The teachers are creative and committed and so…read moreorganized! We especially appreciated their approach to gently coaching the kids through social situations. Loved that they were known and encouraged. Daily they had fun activities planned and connected everything to real-life topics, which we treasured! We have had great communication with both the teachers and the leadership. The director and assistant director are AMAZING. They are connected, concerned, and proactive. They have both been there for many years. Both of our sons have grown emotionally, socially, and intellectually through their time here! We would send another child here in a heartbeat!

My little has LOVED Waterstone Preschool! We have had a wonderful experience! The staff is engaged…read moreand very caring! Thoughtful leadership and good communication between staff and parents. I have been so impressed by the developmentally appropriate art and activities they have for the kids. Great facilities - security measures for the entrance, light filled classrooms, clean and organized rooms, halls, and bathrooms. We have also loved the before and aftercare program as it allows great flexibility and is so workable for working parents. A hidden gem!

Our child is absolutely THRIVING at Mackintosh and has become a more confident person since…read morestarting at Mack over a year ago. Like many kids, my son was apprehensive about changing schools, but within a month he realized that he was where he belonged, and now he tries to spend every extra minute he can at school attending before or after school clubs. The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is an excellent basis for in-depth education and exploration, but the true strength of Mackintosh is the amazing teaching faculty and staff. All of the teachers seem to love their jobs and their students and with the low student/teacher ratios, the teachers truly know the kids and how to elicit their best thinking and work. Like all learners, gifted students have strengths and weaknesses, and the teachers are able to offer broad enrichment to support a student's strengths as well as support and scaffolding for a student's challenge areas. They are able to support a learner who may be three years ahead in math, but who finds writing a struggle. The teachers are willing to differentiate instruction and assignments and meet students where they are and gently push them to grow and believe in their abilities. Some more things that I love about the school: amazing grade-level theatrical performances, multi-day nature-based field trips for the older grades, outside lunch as weather allows, and a well-rounded curriculum that includes PE every day, plus either performing or visual arts every day and a period every day that is split between Spanish some days and design others. I wish more kids could experience a Mackintosh education. I saw some comments about bullying. I am not personally aware of any bullying at the school, and I haven't had any parents share any bullying experiences with me. Also, I haven't experienced any "cliques" among the parents. Everyone seems very nice and genuine. If you have a gifted learner who would benefit from a warm, enriching, education, we strongly recommend that you consider Mackintosh Academy.

My daughter went to Mackintosh. I believe Mackintosh was instrumental in her development. They…read morereally work hard on teaching students the why, the how, and they emphasize on "critical thinking" , evaluating arguments, and analyzing information (areas other schools don't have time or resources for) We also were lucky the school created a "heritage Spanish" class for a few kids like my daughter who were raised bilingual. Maria Cardona was in charge of creating from scratch the curriculum for a handful of kids for a few years. My daughter improved in her writing and reading comprehension a lot. The topics covered during all those years touched on many areas so I'm very appreciative of Maria Cardona's creative curriculum and patience throughout those years. We also had very good experiences with all classes, from advanced math, to art, and everything in between. I'm sure that will be key for my daughter's high school and college future

The teachers are very nice if there is a fight the stop it if someone gets hurt they with send them…read moreto the nurses office.

Do NOT send your kids there. They do not care about bullying and when they see it happen refuse to…read moredo anything about it. The teachers show no empathy towards kids with special needs and put their own desires over the needs of their children. I experienced this with my own child as well as what I got from talking to several other children at the school.

Our son has been attending this school over the past year, and we are really thrilled with it. It…read moreis honestly one of the best things that has happened for us since arriving in Colorado almost 3 years ago. They started the school just with the little ones, at the previous location (where we currently attend,) just behind Edgewater. There is also a Young Children's Community, for the under 3 crowd. A beautiful new campus is being built at this new location (Center Ave,) where we will all transfer in the Fall. Next year (2018/19,) they are accepting students through 4th grade, and each year they will extend through a higher grade level. (It doesn't suck to know we won't need to go through the school selection process all over again for Kindergarten.) When selecting a preschool, I was hesitant about enrolling my child for 5 full days, but it has just been the best for him. I really love the Montessori model, that children drive their own learning by whatever is engaging them most on a particular day, and that the children (even at an older age level,) get to move around the classroom throughout the day; their is no possibility of stagnating. At the Primary level my son attends, 3 through 6 year olds are all in the same classroom, which I think is fantastic; not only can younger ones look up to and learn from bigger kids, but I think the bigger kids can learn leadership in the same respect. The teachers are great: all thoughtful, warm, caring and great with the kids. At this new campus, students will also be able to tend vegetables and grow food for the school, which I love. And among the best things? It is a free open enrollment JeffCo school. As such, anyone, in any school district can apply without it affecting their enrollment or waitlist status at another school. When I first took a tour of the classroom (at the existing campus,) I was sold. I highly recommend you take a tour yourself if you are considering a new school for your child.

the teachers were rude, and made me feel unsafe and nervous to come to school. when I told the…read moreteachers about my bullying, they did nothing. this was a terrible school and I'm happy it closed