Denver Academy

We haven’t seen the school during the year but our child took a class this summer. The school called before class started and asked if there were any concerns or learning styles which the teacher might need to consider. The teacher was fantastic. They covered quite a bit of high school level material without any pain. The kids were a fairly diverse group that got along well. Our kid wants to take another class next summer.

I’ve been going here since freshmen year (class of 2014) and honestly, I am impressed. I had a terrible experience with Cherry Hills Village Elementary and West Middle School (don’t ever go to either!!!) but coming to DA changed my life. I’d have to say that the teachers are the best thing about this school. Not only do the teachers actually GIVE A CRAP about their students, they will do things for you that you would actually be surprised about. My father died in January and ALL of my teachers (from 9^th and 10^th grade too) came to his funeral on SATURDAY, when they don’t work. They didn’t have to come, but they all did to support me. The HEADMASTER of the school (Kevin Smith) was an USHER for god’s sake! Small classes (usually 9 – 14) hands-​on learning experience. Each lesson is formed specifically for each kid so you know you are getting a great education that’s worth the $$. If it’s too much of a price range for you there’s a scholarship program that you can apply to so that your kid can STILL go to the school. Some teachers I would like to point out are Bobby Duhamel, Ramsey Brookhart, James Dickison, Kathleen Booton, Luke Turnier, Carey Eskesen, Señor Vega, Señor Klock, Coach Monica Johnson, Alan Prince, Mr. Fritzche, and Fred Miller. All of these guys are some of the most compassionate adults that I have ever met. Each one of them has given me opportunities I couldn’t even DREAM of if I had gone to Colorado Academy or Cherry Creek High School. If you can, get into their classes, especially Mr. Miller’s. He’s a HUGE history fan and he has all these cool collections of military gear from the civil war onward. He’ll come to the school dressed in a korean war outfit from the USA and be ‘what’s up guys?’ Very funny dude. The campus is very beautiful. Many of the students eat outside on the quad or go down the street to where there are many restaurants where you can eat. They have a great college-​prepardness program as well. I feel ready to go to college. I’m applying to places like Northwestern University and Colorado College, whereas four years ago I was wondering if I was going to finish middle school. If you can, SEND YOUR KID TO THIS PLACE!!! He/​She will be SOOOOO much happier being here I swear it!!!