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East Hills Academy presents classical K–8 charter plan, cites contingency budgets and grant pipeline

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 Board of Education · May 29, 2025
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Summary

East Hills Academy told the board it plans a classical K–8 school focused on Core Knowledge and character education, seeks to start in southern District 11 (two enrollment scenarios: 88 or 48 students), and reported grant activity including a recent $2,000,000 application and a quarter-million award from the Colorado Schools Fund.

Dan (presenter identified in the application) and the East Hills team presented a charter application that emphasizes a classical curriculum, character education and a direct-instruction model. The group said it is prioritizing launch in the southern half of District 11 and described two opening scenarios: a K-only start with about 88 students or a K–3 launch with roughly 48–88 students depending on class composition and demand.

The presenters told the board they have been conducting real-estate…

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