Littleton Academy
Academic Programs / Special Features
- Mission Statement: To provide each student with a content-rich, academically rigorous education using a well-defined sequential curriculum in a safe, orderly and caring environment
- The first charter school to open in LPS – 24 years ago!
- John Irwin School of Excellence Award every year the award has been given
- Several LPS high school valedictorians, salutatorians and other award winners are our alumni
- Internationally and state recognized Science Department
- Students are selected from a wait-list lottery to fill 52 spots per grade
- Student dress code and school wide discipline system
- Core Knowledge Curriculum, phonics-based reading and spelling, ability grouping for math and reading/English/language arts
- Traditional education including cursive handwriting
- Academically-based full-day kindergarten
- Spanish, music, PE, library, art and technology specials
- Gifted and Talented programs beginning in Grade 2
- Limited technology use in grades K-2 and 1:1 chromebook use in grades 3-8
- Middle school students have additional elective choices including STEM and other academic competition teams, study halls and sports
- Competitive sports for Grades 6–8 include soccer, basketball, volleyball and cross country
- Clubs and organizations include KnowBrainer, Chess Club, Spelling Bee, Math Olympiad, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society and Technology Student Association (TSA)
- Top notch after school drama program
- Active parent organizations that support the education of their students and
- Enrichment programs offered after school run by outside organizations include golf, Science Matters, Coding with Kids, Sticky Fingers
LITTLETON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
GRADES K–8
1200 West Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
303-798-5252
Principal
Kathryn McEntire
DID YOU KNOW?
Littleton Academy utilizes the Core Knowledge curriculum and supplements this with technology and physical education classes.