CCS has been the most amazing education for our kids. The teachers are incredible, the culture is…read moreone that upholds high academic standards according to the true classical model, while also upholding and fully integrating it with the historic Christian faith. We love the 4-day per week model that allows us extra family time. With the small class sizes, fun and engaging lessons, and caring teachers and staff, my children are truly thriving!

We've seen incredible growth in our children both academically and spiritually since joining this…read moreschool. Their confidence, biblical understanding, and love for learning have flourished. The teachers truly care and create a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. We're so grateful for this school and wish they started sooner.

I do not understand the one star review. This is an amazing place! After a lot of research, our…read moreclose friends moved cross country so that their child could attend Havern. They talk non-stop about how grateful they are for this school and how transformative it has been for their child. Their child did not like school and did not play with other kids their age - they were timid and frightened. Now their child loves school and is a social butterfly - finding friends in their age group and beyond. There child has complained that they don't want the school year to end because they want to keep going to Havern every day. We are supporters of the school because the love and dedication given to each child is who attends is easy to see. If a child is having challenges, they respond right away by trying different teaching modalities or a different teacher until they find the right fit for that child. I've never seen that kind of responsiveness from a school. Do not let the lack of reviews here fool you - there is a reason families move from other states, cross country, or drive over an hour each way to go to Havern. I think most families, like our friends, are private and want to protect their child's privacy, which is why there are so few reviews here.

Do not send your child here! The school and staff are pretty on the outside, but are rotten on the…read moreinside. They say all the right things, but what teaching goes on is something else. I watched unhappy parents taking their children out of the school in the middle of the school year. Beware!

This school has been incredibly important to my child's development. The multi-age classroom setup…read morehas helped him thrive both academically and socially, and they're able to adapt his learning to keep him challenged as needed. The teachers are exceptionally caring and attentive to each child's individual learning style and needs. The community is truly unmatched. We've built meaningful family friendships over the years that have become deeply important to us personally. You can feel it from the very first tour, they really care.

Stanley did a good job for k-1-2-3 and then things got really bad. Everything looks/sounds great at…read morefirst glance but they are not the reality. The teacher turn over is very high and the school is academically mediocre. This is a Woke school. If you are OK with CRT, sexual ideology and having your kid and you as a parent singled out for not following the "trend" then it will be right for your family. Otherwise, look elsewhere. The lack of common sense is just absurd. As an example, in a subzero winter day, the kids were FORCED to eat OUTSIDE due to their COVID policy. The kids were freezing and when they tried to come back into the building to warm up, the doors were intentionally locked. When they found an open door, the teacher kicked them out. A complaint with the State of Colorado for child neglect and abuse was filed. I think Stanley used to be great but not anymore. I'm sure the recent positive reviews are from parents that fit the woke bill.

If you're an ambitious student, do not even consider this school. They offer no opportunities for…read morestudents passionate about anything but business or sports. None of the students are interested in academics, and most are more concerned about who's throwing a party on Friday. Absolutely terrible. Most teachers aren't even educated in the subject they teach (e.g. AP Biology teacher has a degree in english and no background in biology).

I am writing this from the perspective of a parent of an applicant to the school, not as a current…read morestudent. So take that into consideration. Also, I don't write this review lightly. I am not one of those helicopter, high society, privileged parents. Not at all. I am a single mother by choice, and my oldest child recently applied to SMA for 6th grade next fall. Initially, we were both extremely impressed with the admissions staff, the student shadow day, the parent tour days, etc. I was especially impressed by the personal touch from the school while we were applying and waiting for a decision - hand signed holiday cards, a hand written note from a teacher, another handwritten note from the shadow student. Specifically, we were shocked at the language used in the teacher and student letters, as they contained encouraging and forward guiding words implying my child could be on campus next fall. We couldn't believe it. These letters made us so hopeful. In addition, the admissions team reached out proactively to schedule a meeting for me with the Head of Learning Services as my child is twice exceptional (high IQ / anxiety). Fast forward to decision day, and my child was not accepted. We were floored given the written communication received throughout the process. My 10 year old was left confused and heartbroken at SMA's process and communication. I followed up with the school after letting the news sit for a few days. My email was NOT to get a decision reversal, and I said I respected the Committee's decision. However, I told them that my child's confusion and disappointment could have been avoided if they had not allowed that kind of written, forward looking communication throughout the process. And, I did not want that happening to a future applicant. I did ultimately get a response, but it was more along the lines of "we're sorry you feel bad about the decision." I will never know what happened in those Admissions Committee meetings, but I can't help but wonder if my child and my family structure just didn't fit with their Catholic mold. My child is not the stereotypical Greenwood Village / Cherry Hills child. My child is not the girly type in appearance or dress and has experienced bullying as a result. Mind you, my child is border line genius, has a wide variety of interests / passions, witty, funny and an overall stellar child. My child is being considered at other schools here in the Denver area. SMA advertises that about 1/2 of its student population isn't Catholic, and I was open that our family isn't overly religious. In addition, I was very open about our family structure of me being a single mother by choice (IVF on my own and no partner / Dad) with two children. Did these items factor into their decision? I will never know. But as my child said, "Jesus wouldn't treat people this way."

Great pre-k program, kids come home with all kinds of fun and crazy projects. A lot of singing, and…read moremy 3-year old is starting to read sight words. Wonderful atmosphere, I have never felt more safe leaving my kids during the day.

Has been a great experience and built tons of confidence and caught us up from the COVID knowledge…read moreloss

I am so happy that I chose this school! Desiree and Justin are great! Desiree teaches the skills,…read moreand is a wonderful teacher! She was always available to answer all my questions. Justin was very helpful with the written exams, and would explain any questions with those. They both seem to really want their students to succeed. I could not have passed my CNA licensing exam without their help!

The instructors went over the material well and the skills. They were helpful with answering…read morequestions. I gave 3 stars because I think there are some things that the school needs to work on.

We open enrolled our daughter here and she went into the IB program. It was a great program for her…read moreshe was able as a athlete to play in every season sport and to maintain a high GPA, she graduated fifth in her class went onto an exceptional college played D1 lacrosse and is now a military officer in the Navy. Littleton high school was a great starting point for her, she made great friends, learned a lot. The school and teachers were exceptional about allowing all her talents to flourish.

It's always unfortunate seeing a 2 star review on a high school but the truth must be told today…read more The administration does not care about their students, they only care about getting them in trouble. And already this review is sounding very similar to the one of my middle school. I can't say that all teachers don't care care about their students but it is clear that the game of favorites plays a more than large role. The reason I'm even giving Littleton 2 stars is because the kids are very friendly and it's easy to become the hero of any sports team. For those of you who are competitive and want to play a sport at the next level. Do not go here. It's more about having fun and making yourself seem better than you really are.