About Us

Cole Arts and Science Academy (CASA), located in the historic Cole building, provides preschool through eighth grade students in the Cole and Whittier neighborhoods with a quality education that focuses on student achievement, growth and high expectations. Learning at Cole occurs in, about, and through the arts and sciences.

Cole - located in the Cole and Whittier Neighborhood off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Downing St.

Arts and Science - we incorporate creativity (arts) and inquiry (science) in every subject area

Academy - a place for excellent education

History

In 2004, Cole Middle School became the first and only school to cede to Colorado’s accountability law. The state took over the school because of low performance and in 2005 turned it over to the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP). The respected charter-school organization pulled out because an appropriate school leader could not be found. For a year the building was partially occupied by various programs and small charter schools. In August 2008, Denver Public Schools (DPS) reopened the school as part of a district-wide reform effort.

In August 2009, the State Board of Education’s approved CASA’s proposal to operate as an “Innovation School” making CASA the third school in the state to be granted innovation status since the Innovation Schools Act was signed into law in 2008.

Mission

At C.A.S.A. each and every child, as a learner of worth and dignity, will achieve stellar academic success in math, science, and humanities through developed communication skills, artistic creativity, scientific inquiry, and advanced technology.

Vision

By 2012, we envision that C.A.S.A. will radiate with excellence from the significant academic and language growth of all students.

Administration / Faculty and Staff

CASA’s staff make up an incredible team dedicated and committed to the success of their students. All are highly qualified, caring, compassionate, and truly believe that all students will achieve success.