The Crest Academy is a project-based middle school in the Salida School District that offers an engaging and dynamic alternative approach to learning for 5th-8th grade students. As a four year program, we are able to develop strong relationships with students and really push them to their fullest potentials. The curriculum is primarily project and place-based, which allows students to experience their learning in real-life scenarios and field trips. Students’ critical thinking skills are pushed as they analyze their surroundings in a plethora of situations including, but not limited to, writing a novel, taking a (virtual) class at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, conducting surveys and analyzing data, mountain biking, analyzing the water quality of the Arkansas River, or studying watersheds and ecosystems at Keystone Science School. Through 4-6 themed project units over the course of the school year, students’ inquiry skills are developed when students are given the opportunity to learn a new skill, study a topic of their choice, participate in community experiences such as job shadowing or creating and selling a product in a market scenario.
Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus is a district-wide student information system (SIS) designed to manage attendance, grades, schedules and other information about our students. Parents/guardians have access to the IC Parent Portal which is a confidential and secure website that allows parents/guardians to view their child's progress in school.
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Clever
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