| Excel Academy is a K-8 charter school in Arvada, which provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students to be independent and critical thinkers. Excel focuses on mastery of basic skills using traditional and alternative instructional methods, with appreciation and respect for individual learning styles. The curriculum includes content from the Core Knowledge Sequence, the Saxon Math program, and a balanced literacy approach. Excel offers a modified year round calendar, full-day kindergarten, small class sizes, flexible ability grouping, multi-age classes, a gifted and talented focus, emphasis on field study, and required parental involvement. |