I graduated Golden View 2 years ago. What can I say about this school to sum up my love for it…read more Golden view changed me both as a student and as a person. I learned what it meant to have virtue. The teachers are the best people you will ever meet. Their joy and wonder for life and learning inspires me to this day. However, this school is not for the weak of heart. It takes grit and determination to do well with their classical education. But if you commit, you will learn what it truly means to be human. My love for learning flourished as did my love for the world around me. I will send my kids here one day. And hopefully be apart of the Golden View family forever.

From the owner: Golden View Classical Academy is modeled after the most successful classical and liberal arts…read moreschools in Colorado. Golden View Classical Academy offers a robust and traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum, to include literature, history, science, math, art, music, and physical education. In the elementary school, students are taught to read using an explicit phonics program with a focus on grammar and spelling, along with cursive handwriting. Saxon and Singapore math are strategically sequenced to take advantage of the strengths of each program. An early exposure to Latin and Greek roots is followed by a formal Latin sequence in grades 6-9 in order to enhance the student's vocabulary, spelling, and command of the English language. In the upper grades, instruction includes a course in rhetoric, the use of primary source documents, Socratic seminar, and the study of classical literature that has withstood the test of time. Golden View Classical Academy also includes a special focus on Western Civilization, US History, and the principles of America's model of government and free-market economic system.

Bell has been a good fit for my sixth grader. She is able to learn everything that she needs to…read moreknow and has minimal homework. Bell is very welcoming to the sixth graders and helps to prepare them for Golden High School. For anyone that has Bell as their homeschool, don't be worried. It isn't rigorous like Manning, but your student will have a life outside of school.

--- **Yo okay…read morelisten... this middle school? Wild.** First off, the vibes are crazy. I walked in and it smelled like pencils, hormones, and broken dreams. Classic. Hallways are like a maze--felt like I was in *The Shining* but with more trapper keepers and kids screaming about Fortnite. Teachers? Mad chill. Except for Ms. Thompson. She gives off "pop quiz on a Friday" energy. But like, respect--she really do be teachin'. Mr. Reynolds, though? That man is either a wizard or severely underpaid. Dude had like 30 kids doing math without crying. Legend. The food... *yo the food.* It's like NASA tried to make pizza out of anxiety and frozen cardboard but somehow? It slaps when you're hungry enough. Tater tots hit different when you haven't eaten since breakfast. 7/10, would snack again. Recess is short. Too short. Like, how am I supposed to emotionally reset from social studies in 15 minutes? Let me breathe, bro. Also, the jungle gym is lowkey a war zone. I saw a 6th grader get launched off the monkey bars like it was a WWE match. Lockers? Tiny. My backpack has PTSD. Why do they give us these toddler-sized boxes and expect us to live like this? But fr, the kids here are cool. Weird in the best way. One kid tried to sell me a Capri Sun for $2 like it was black market gold. Businessman in the making. Overall? Kinda chaotic, definitely loud, lowkey nostalgic. If you survive it, you come out stronger. Like emotional boot camp with extra homework. and oh like the recess is like 6 7 min to short but live the vibe are still chill af

Backrooms, a bunch of barbie dolls everywhere, lunch is mid, classes are ok, friends are lit, too…read moremuch learning.

The administration should be fired as they have allowed teachers to verbally abuse and shame…read morechildren. The outcomes are absolutely horrific and Maria Montessori must be rolling in her grave. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Children are mistreated, and they then have long-term emotionally issues to deal with. Run away from this school. The principal is completely ineffectual and not capable of running a school. When we brought our issues to her she pretended she did not know what was going on in the classroom. The teacher continued working after several children were removed from her classroom. This is not a safe school for children.

We were very excited when our child got a spot at this school. Unfortunately, our first and only…read moreyear there wound up being very disappointing and frustrating. Our daughter was bullied relentlessly in her first classroom, and the teacher was so detached that he didn't even realize it was happening. I had been worried about her because she wasn't getting ANY works done and was having anxiety attacks on school nights that would often keep her up until past 11 PM, and when we finally figured out the cause, it was like pulling teeth to get the administrators to move her to a different classroom. Once she was moved, things improved for her generally, but I still have enough concerns to cause me to move her to a neighborhood school next year. A lot of the people who work at this school are wonderful, kind, hard working souls and I really don't want to make them feel undervalued. I've heard a few of the teachers are great, but I learned at the State of the School meeting that they have a high teacher turnover rate, as well as a high student turnover rate. The children also seem to face little to no consequences for bad behavior, and as a result I am actually embarrassed to be seen on field trips with them. My daughter went to a Title 1 school before this, and the children were much better behaved and respectful to adults and other children. On our last field trip at this school, I was actually shoved by a boy who was impatient to get off the bus! I did do research on the Montessori model and felt I understood what it entailed. My daughter scored very high on the CogAT and has natural curiosity, so I thought this would be a great place for her. At this point, however, I am concerned that she will actually be behind her peers when she starts the second grade. There was a Gifted and Talented group that met once a week, but they never completed any projects and half the time they wouldn't remember to come get her for the meetings (she was 6 the whole year, and could barely remember what day of the week it was). I thought Montessori students would be encouraged to be kind and caring, but I know of more than one other child that has actually left the school due to bullying. One of the Upper El students even told me that bullying is worse at this school because the kids are "free to get up and bug you whenever they want." I know that Montessori is supposed to be self directed, but I don't see any reason that the teachers should not be clued in to what is happening in the classroom and intervene when it is really necessary.

I have two students at this school!. The teachers are exceptional the staff are helpful and kind…read more The culture of the community is supportive and fun. My kids are thriving here.

Well for one, the Marine biology room has fire hazards all over the place. They have too many…read morethings plugged into very few outlets next to large tanks of water. The school does know about it but they haven't done anything and won't do anything till next year. This room has been like that for years. Even worse the science department has not so great science teacher's. Out of my four years there I only met one teacher that could help when I needed help. They have amazing English teachers and FCCLA teachers are great as well. The math department has good teachers as well so does the social studies department. Except one teacher who plays favorites.

Excellent esthetics program! My daughter attends here and is being well prepared for her career. I…read moream an esthetician myself and was also General Manager of a Spa and Wellness Center in Southern California. My daughter loves this program and has learned so much already. She has completed an internship and been asked to do two others. She will have enough hours after her Junior year to take the State Board exam and start a career...with zero college debt.

I attended Warren Occupation Technical Center for two years through Platte Canyon High School…read moredistrict i made some what a few friends but not a lot. I learned as i went through the program tv video and broadcast news and had a plessure of learning i would recommend this tech school for anyone.

This school is a gem. Both of our kids go to Shelton and we couldn't be happier. My older child…read moreis a GT student but we chose to keep her at Shelton because we found that the teachers do a great job of challenging GT students, and also we love the school culture here. Our new principal is fantastic and I've been really pleased with the level of family and community engagement. I highly recommend this school.

Both of my boys have attended Shelton Elementary and it seems to get better and better every year!…read moreThe kids have so many opportunities here, they have wonderful programs to keep kids moving, they don't over do it with fundraisers , and last year the kids even got to get slimed by Nickelodeon for their National Day of play. The staff is extremely friendly, teachers are very hands on and they are currently operating with an app called Class Dojo that lets you see pics of your kids throughout the day, get reports on their behavior, and can message the teachers all in one place. When it comes to Elementary schools, this one takes 1st place. It really is an amazing school the proof is in the reports. A+ on my list!