Creating Scholars, Artisans and Citizens
As scholars, students practice sound habits of the mind; focusing on developing curiosity, thoughtfulness, critical awareness, and imagination.
Becoming a knowledgeable scholar is a time-intensive endeavor; upon admission into CIVA, the journey will prepare students to become conversant, confident, well-read, and thoroughly prepared for post-secondary academic success.
As artisans, students exercise comprehensive habits of the soul; converging one's special gifts of craftsmanship and interests with the discipline of creating high-quality work, which is reflective of the eye of the artist.
CONNECT WITH CIVA
As citizens, students employ benevolent customs of the heart; creating a school and societal community built upon trustworthiness, carefulness, concern, and commitment. Nestled in the heart of Colorado Springs, a proud, diverse, and supportive community, CIVA is a part of School District 11. We are known as one of the top D11 charter schools and charter schools in Colorado Springs in general.
We believe in creating a global culture, that allows everyone to feel at home; our students thrive in an emotionally safe environment that encourages risk, growth, and accomplishment.
Confidence is developed through competence in the pursuit of habits of the mind, habits of the soul, and habits of the heart. Our high school students learn every one of these aspects of life through our intricate learning process.
District 11 Charter School
Over 21 years ago, our school's founder Dr. Richard Van Scotter, explicated the following teleology for our craft of schooling: "The purpose of education is not just to be better off. it is to be better; better artisans, better scholars and better citizens."
CIVA Charter High School's purpose is to make you better, ourselves better, our school, community, and world better.
Quantum Learning
Quantum Learning is a brain-based research model that CIVA has implemented for many years. the Quantum Learning network helps students build a strong foundation for success as they develop the skills and traits needed for academic and personal excellence. (More)
