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Anastasis Academy

Anastasis Academy, nominated by ReSchool Colorado, is a elementary/middle school in Centennial, Colorado that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

Location Centennial, Colorado

Governance Independent (private) school

Grades Elementary, Middle

Students 54

Locale Suburban

Principal, founder Kelly Tenkely

Demographics

Percentage of students*

9%

English Learners

Free/Reduced Lunch

43%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 11%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian 6%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino 6%

White 69%

2+ Races 8%

Why Anastasis Academy was nominated

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Student experience design

At Anastasis, students are active participants, designers, and evaluators of their learning. Students are at the center of every learning experience, the environment, and enjoy freedom and agency. Students are fully immersed in the learning experience every day.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning

5+ years

Interdisciplinary

5+ years

Individual Learner Profiles

5+ years

Place-based Learning

5+ years

SEL Integration School-wide

5+ years

All Practices

Advancement On Mastery

Student Advisories

AI For Learning Materials

AI For Teacher Productivity

Anti-racist Practices

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Co-leadership

Community And Business Partnerships

Competency/mastery-based Education

Competency Framework

Culturally Responsive Practices

Extended Learning Opportunities

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies

Individual Learning Paths

1:1 Mentoring

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Multi-age Classrooms

No Tracked Classes

Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery

Project-based Learning

Peer To Peer Support

Performance Based Assessment

Restorative Practices

SEL Curriculum

Social Justice Focus

Student-led Conferences

Student-led Goal Setting

Self-paced Learning

Students Develop Projects

Trauma-informed Practices

Universal Design For Learning

key reasons for innovating

Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools

Date Updated: 4/1/2025

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.