My son attended this school for one year as an eighth grader after having moved from another state…read moreinto CO during the summer. In my opinion, it was a great fit for him after having had multiple life changes over the previous few years. (divorce, multiple moves, so on) The small class sizes here allow teachers to gain a perspective on students that a typical classroom, quite simply, probably wouldn't allow. I thoroughly appreciated the insights teachers provided during P/T conferences. They gave not only academic but social insights into my son's life that I would not have otherwise had. (Don't tell him I said that ) Having said all of that, he decided to go to elsewhere for his high school years. Whether or not it's a good decision for him remains to be seen. In any case, I would urge parents (and their students!) to consider Collegiate Academy. As parents we must help our kids decide what is best for them at a given time. The beauty of Jeffco is this ability to have options. We haven't had this option presented so cleanly to us in any other school system. Please check them out.

If you are thinking of a school in Jeffco! Look no further. We were in Columbines area schools and…read morethey are good but the classes are so big. My daughter could not get the help she needed. We changed to collegiate and a world of a difference happened. She is no longer on IEP at grade level or above all from changing schools and how they taught. She only has 15 people in her class. The staff teachers admin principal all have been amazing. Can not recommend this school enough. It was like a private school with out the cost.

My son is thriving at TGS. Public school was literally making him sick (stomach aches/head aches)…read more As an honors student with social/emotional challenges, public school was a tough place to reach his full potential. He kept his head down and flew under the radar and was diagnosed with high functioning ASD in 9th grade. TGS knocks down the walls of judgment against neurodiverse kids that exist in public schools and give them new tools to achieve their potential each day in creative ways so that kids learn to express themselves and feel heard and accepted.

My son will begin his third year at The Temple Grandin School in Boulder and it has been a life…read moresaver for him and our family. My son has been able to get out of his defensive mode (which has obstructed his ability to learn) because he is finally receiving the necessary accommodations for his Aspergers and ADHD learning profile. The school, with its amazing and dedicated staff, has helped him move forward not only with his academics, but has provided valuable tools to help him with his social skills and emotional regulation as well. He looks forward to going to school now and feels grateful to be in a place where he is valued, respected and understood. We love the community and integrity that comes along with The Temple Grandin School and we have much hope for our son's future accomplishments.

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

Very nice school, teachers, and staff. Classes are small and each student gets individualized…read moreattention.

When I started my internship at Humanex Academy, it started out as just an internship that was…read morerequired to earn my master's degree in clinical psychology. However, after being here for just a few days, I quickly realized that I just joined a community that would shape my career forever. From the postcards that teachers are able to write students just to give them a little boost for the day to the amazing art projects that students are supported in making, Humanex knows how to impact every student that attends. As the clinical intern, I check in with students who are needing a little extra support as well as work with students who need help navigating relationships with peers and teachers. Adolescence is arguably the most critical period in a person's life. During this time, adolescents are learning skills that are necessary for higher education or work, psychological autonomy, forming close friendships, and developing a sense of self identity. This time can be a really exciting and challenging time because they are experiencing physical, cognitive, and social changes. Between Mrs. Cahill, the principal, and Dr. Tom Welch, the clinical psychologist, Humanex is very accommodating to those changes and challenges that are presented during this time. They understand that the stimulation and stress that is presented at public schools are not a good match for everyone, and they put a great deal of effort into making Humanex stand out compared to its larger counterparts. During my experience at Humanex Academy, I have learned about the importance of confidence. Confidence is often formed and solidified during adolescence. I am happy that I have been able to aid in the development of confidence for many different students as well as been able to learn about how a compassion and caring can go a long way when working with adolescents.

Heatherwood Elementary is the best! Staff and admin team are excellent. We have been there since…read morepre k and couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll at Heatherwood Elementary. Paws Up, Huskies!!!!!!

From the owner: At Boulder Valley School District preschools, all children shine. We partner with families to…read moredevelop each child's unique strengths in a fun, nurturing learning environment. Because our collective light shines brightest when we commit to all young learners. We provide tuition assistance, special education services, and transportation for eligible families. At Heatherwood Elementary, our integrated preschool is half-day, Tuesday through Friday. For families in need of a full-day program, Preschool Age Childcare is available on-site. To learn more about our preschool and preschool age childcare programs, contact our Boulder Valley Preschool Office: 720-561-5075. Boulder Valley School District Preschools are located in the following cities: Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Erie, Nederland.

There is no other service like what Hopkins offers. Our 9 year old son struggles with ADHD,…read moredyslexia and depression. The mindfulness strategies provided by his tutor Cynthia (Northern Colorado) have been absolutely critical in changing his narrative about himself as a person and a student. Our son was in play therapy for two years. He has had 12 sessions with Cynthia, and has made more tangible progress in those 12 sessions than he ever did in play therapy. Cory and Liz have found their niche.

Our 5 and 7 year old have been working with Liz and Corey for about 8 months, and we are amazed by…read moretheir progress. Both boys are on the ASD spectrum, and have been working on focus, anxiety, academics, and fine motor skills. There has been tangible improvement in all areas- both boys use mindfulness strategies at home, school, and in social situations. The mindfulness curriculum resonates and stays with them, and simple phrases and strategies help them cope with challenging situations. Math used to be almost impossible, and is now our 7 year old's best subject, and we are tackling reading next. Their handwriting is also much improved! The boys look forward to tutoring every week! I can't say enough great things about Corey and Liz!

Vertical Skills Academy has been life-changing for my nine-year-old son and our family. VSA has…read moreincredibly talented teachers who specialize in multisensory, structured reading intervention. The quality and consistency of their work shows in the students amazing progress. I only wish there were more schools like this throughout the country. If you have a student struggling with dyslexia, this is the school for you.

From the owner: Vertical Skills Academy (VSA), is a non-profit school offering intense remediation in academic…read moreskills for students with reading or language-based disabilities. Many of our students who have dyslexia also have dysgraphia, dyscalculia, language processing deficits, written expression disorders, issues with executive functioning and working memory, ADHD and learning disabilities in math. Although our students at VSA have been diagnosed with dyslexia, we believe their diagnosis is a gift and have created a nurturing environment to allow our students to flourish and achieve their goals. Here are some ways that VSA caters to our students.

Excellent school. One of the best in the district. They are a very caring staff, excellent teachers…read moreand they seem to all work well together. My kids love it and are thriving.

My Twins attend this school. Im not to pleased that today my daughter had a tooth ache and after…read morethe school could not contact me the parent due to a busy schedual and a dead phone the principle took ut upon himself to completely disregard school and distrect policys and he removed MY SON her twin and walked BOTH children OFF campus unsuprovised.and without permision to "go look for me" i saw them walking up my street as I was in my driveway about to head to my next appointment. im sickened that the district allows for this behavor. There was NO REASON for him to have both my babies so far away from that school .So upset i pulled them both out for the day to take my daighter to the dentist. Something needs to be done about this.

Highly recommended! Love the teachers and the small classes! The staff was fun while still being…read moreprofessional and informative. They focused on our individual learning styles, and giving extra assistance where needed! Loved the program and I am sad it's over.

MGA Academy is an awesome place to go to if you're interested in becoming a CNA! The instructors…read moreare so helpful and they want to help you succeed. The program coordinator is amazing and so so helpful, she's always available to help with anything you need even after hours. They're always working late to assist you with whatever you need. They also pay for you to take your written and skills exams. I would definitely recommend MGA Academy to anyone wanting to get their CNA License.

Amazing little store that I go to for all my guitar and instrument needs. The owner and daughter I…read morebelieve are the sweetest people and are happy to help you with anything. Highly recommend stopping by. Best little music store in the area.

This place is great! I found it on google and have bought two guitars from them in the past six…read moremonths. Always give a great price and through in a free cable. I'll definitely be buying from them again, going to get a PA system next week. Highly recommend, and very helpful.