My son attended this school for one year as an eighth grader after having moved from another state…read moreinto CO during the summer. In my opinion, it was a great fit for him after having had multiple life changes over the previous few years. (divorce, multiple moves, so on) The small class sizes here allow teachers to gain a perspective on students that a typical classroom, quite simply, probably wouldn't allow. I thoroughly appreciated the insights teachers provided during P/T conferences. They gave not only academic but social insights into my son's life that I would not have otherwise had. (Don't tell him I said that ) Having said all of that, he decided to go to elsewhere for his high school years. Whether or not it's a good decision for him remains to be seen. In any case, I would urge parents (and their students!) to consider Collegiate Academy. As parents we must help our kids decide what is best for them at a given time. The beauty of Jeffco is this ability to have options. We haven't had this option presented so cleanly to us in any other school system. Please check them out.

If you are thinking of a school in Jeffco! Look no further. We were in Columbines area schools and…read morethey are good but the classes are so big. My daughter could not get the help she needed. We changed to collegiate and a world of a difference happened. She is no longer on IEP at grade level or above all from changing schools and how they taught. She only has 15 people in her class. The staff teachers admin principal all have been amazing. Can not recommend this school enough. It was like a private school with out the cost.

We love this school so much. The teachers genuinely care so much while giving the kids autonomy…read more Our kid is in high school and it has been a game changer for his mental health! Here is a pretty pic

This school is AMAZING! This is our 2nd year there and we couldn't be happier. We've had a couple…read moreof issues with bullying and it was dealt with immediately! Is you communicate with them, they will respond fast and thoroughly! Can't wait for my other children to go here as well! We love you JCOS

Very nice school, teachers, and staff. Classes are small and each student gets individualized…read moreattention.

When I started my internship at Humanex Academy, it started out as just an internship that was…read morerequired to earn my master's degree in clinical psychology. However, after being here for just a few days, I quickly realized that I just joined a community that would shape my career forever. From the postcards that teachers are able to write students just to give them a little boost for the day to the amazing art projects that students are supported in making, Humanex knows how to impact every student that attends. As the clinical intern, I check in with students who are needing a little extra support as well as work with students who need help navigating relationships with peers and teachers. Adolescence is arguably the most critical period in a person's life. During this time, adolescents are learning skills that are necessary for higher education or work, psychological autonomy, forming close friendships, and developing a sense of self identity. This time can be a really exciting and challenging time because they are experiencing physical, cognitive, and social changes. Between Mrs. Cahill, the principal, and Dr. Tom Welch, the clinical psychologist, Humanex is very accommodating to those changes and challenges that are presented during this time. They understand that the stimulation and stress that is presented at public schools are not a good match for everyone, and they put a great deal of effort into making Humanex stand out compared to its larger counterparts. During my experience at Humanex Academy, I have learned about the importance of confidence. Confidence is often formed and solidified during adolescence. I am happy that I have been able to aid in the development of confidence for many different students as well as been able to learn about how a compassion and caring can go a long way when working with adolescents.

Our child is absolutely THRIVING at Mackintosh and has become a more confident person since…read morestarting at Mack over a year ago. Like many kids, my son was apprehensive about changing schools, but within a month he realized that he was where he belonged, and now he tries to spend every extra minute he can at school attending before or after school clubs. The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is an excellent basis for in-depth education and exploration, but the true strength of Mackintosh is the amazing teaching faculty and staff. All of the teachers seem to love their jobs and their students and with the low student/teacher ratios, the teachers truly know the kids and how to elicit their best thinking and work. Like all learners, gifted students have strengths and weaknesses, and the teachers are able to offer broad enrichment to support a student's strengths as well as support and scaffolding for a student's challenge areas. They are able to support a learner who may be three years ahead in math, but who finds writing a struggle. The teachers are willing to differentiate instruction and assignments and meet students where they are and gently push them to grow and believe in their abilities. Some more things that I love about the school: amazing grade-level theatrical performances, multi-day nature-based field trips for the older grades, outside lunch as weather allows, and a well-rounded curriculum that includes PE every day, plus either performing or visual arts every day and a period every day that is split between Spanish some days and design others. I wish more kids could experience a Mackintosh education. I saw some comments about bullying. I am not personally aware of any bullying at the school, and I haven't had any parents share any bullying experiences with me. Also, I haven't experienced any "cliques" among the parents. Everyone seems very nice and genuine. If you have a gifted learner who would benefit from a warm, enriching, education, we strongly recommend that you consider Mackintosh Academy.

My daughter went to Mackintosh. I believe Mackintosh was instrumental in her development. They…read morereally work hard on teaching students the why, the how, and they emphasize on "critical thinking" , evaluating arguments, and analyzing information (areas other schools don't have time or resources for) We also were lucky the school created a "heritage Spanish" class for a few kids like my daughter who were raised bilingual. Maria Cardona was in charge of creating from scratch the curriculum for a handful of kids for a few years. My daughter improved in her writing and reading comprehension a lot. The topics covered during all those years touched on many areas so I'm very appreciative of Maria Cardona's creative curriculum and patience throughout those years. We also had very good experiences with all classes, from advanced math, to art, and everything in between. I'm sure that will be key for my daughter's high school and college future

There is no other service like what Hopkins offers. Our 9 year old son struggles with ADHD,…read moredyslexia and depression. The mindfulness strategies provided by his tutor Cynthia (Northern Colorado) have been absolutely critical in changing his narrative about himself as a person and a student. Our son was in play therapy for two years. He has had 12 sessions with Cynthia, and has made more tangible progress in those 12 sessions than he ever did in play therapy. Cory and Liz have found their niche.

Our 5 and 7 year old have been working with Liz and Corey for about 8 months, and we are amazed by…read moretheir progress. Both boys are on the ASD spectrum, and have been working on focus, anxiety, academics, and fine motor skills. There has been tangible improvement in all areas- both boys use mindfulness strategies at home, school, and in social situations. The mindfulness curriculum resonates and stays with them, and simple phrases and strategies help them cope with challenging situations. Math used to be almost impossible, and is now our 7 year old's best subject, and we are tackling reading next. Their handwriting is also much improved! The boys look forward to tutoring every week! I can't say enough great things about Corey and Liz!

Very on top of things. Helped my case for my special needs child and worked with the school boards…read moreto advocate on my behalf. Great work!

There is not enough words to explain how top notch Meryl is. I'm fighting back tears writing this…read morebecause without her, I couldn't do this .Even myself being an educator in the Special Education field, she is who I need to make sure all is done right for my Son! There is not enough words to express the amazing work she does. She is our Angel without a doubt. She is fierce, loyal, dedicated and beyond supportive to our Family. She speaks her mind and it can be very straight to the point when things seem not right , she advocates firecely for children like my Son, Mason. She has become family to us. She has preserved and has been my rock through some extremely tough educational trauma our family and my son has with Schools we have encountered. She fights for my Child's accommodations and making sure his goals are on point. She is always there promptly , even when my anxiety starts she is there, there has been some evenings of tears and she is on that phone with me, no hesitation to tell me, we got this. Meryl acts on things in such a professional but straight to the point demeanor. I love that about her! I love her authenticity and her passion for helping advocate for Children with Special Needs. She will forever be apart of our lives and I can't wait for her to see Mason graduate one day! It's all from her amazing advocacy ! She fights for the rights of these kids and I can't thank her enough. If anyone needs an advocate, she is the one who will fight with passion and dedication to make sure your Child gets what they deserve. I let everyone I know if they need an amazing advocate, she is it!!! Meryl, thank you so much. You are stuck with us for many more years to come! We love you! ~Jessica

This school has been great for my daughter. She was in four schools before this and struggled…read more She loves it now and wants to go to school! She is getting caught up, has lots of friends, and loves her teachers.

Do not send your kids to this school. Children should be protected! This school needs to do MUCH…read morebetter!!! Unacceptable actions by one of their employees.