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The mission of César Chávez Academy-Denver is to prepare Denver's children for success as young scholars, citizens of the world, and community leaders by providing them with an ambitious academic program in a supportive and challenging learning environment.



We believe:

• All children are capable of learning at high levels if they are taught by caring, skilled educators, challenged by an engaging curriculum, afforded adequate time, and held to ambitious standards.
• All children come to the work with a unique set of talents and resources that should be built upon to enhance learning.
• Quality learning experiences must be extended to all children on an equal opportunity basis.
• Instructional practice is enhanced when staff work as a team and when professional development and regular assessment activities are tied closely to the school, goals, and curriculum.
• Student success is enhanced when parents participate in the life of the school and when the school actively assists parents to play important roles in the learning process
• Student learning should be reflected through integrated projects, skill demonstrations, and standardized tests.
• Substantial student achievement must be demonstrated to the community at large.
• All of our students must be prepared for college.

Our Pillars

1. We are all here by choice.
2. We are a no surprises school.
3. We are a no excuses school.
4. No one is invisible at our school.

Go ahead, ask any staff member to explain our pillars.  You won't just find words here; you'll find commitment to our beliefs and dedication to our mission.

Our Curriculum

Success for All Reading
Developed by Johns Hopkins University, our Success for All (SFA) reading curriculum is the staple of our program.  Each day, all students are group by ability for 90 minutes (1st-5th grade) or 50 minutes (6th-8th grade) for reading instructional at their reading level.  In addition to their SFA reading class, all student recieve 45-60 minutes of grade-level language arts instruction.  Struggling readers receive an additional 20 minutes on small group or one-on-one tutoring.

Core Knowledge Sequence
Developed by Dr. E.D. Hirsch, an English professor at the University of Virginia, the Core Knowledge Sequence is a rigorous scope and sequence that includes cross-curricular connections in English, history, science, math, art, and music.  This college prep curriculum includes a parent guide for kindergarten through sixth grade studies.