West Ridge Academy is a Tuition-Free, Top-Performing K–8 Core Knowledge Charter School in Greeley, Colorado.
Our Vision:
The vision is to prepare each child to meet his or her highest academic potential and strongest character to ensure personal success.
Our Mission:
The West Ridge community is committed to working with families, students, and an exemplary staff of educators to create a rigorous, character-focused, academic learning environment using our eight pillars of virtue.
We Believe:
- all children can learn provided they receive proper instruction.
- in providing a small school atmosphere where students are known by name and have a significant relationship with at least one adult in the school.
- that all students are valued and respected.
- all students should learn personal responsibility and a positive work ethic.
- in emphasizing the role of the family in a child’s education, which includes providing meaningful parental involvement.
Character Education and WRA's Pillars of Virtue
West Ridge Academy believes that character education is important to teach to students. Our goal is to help mold our students into productive virtuous citizens of integrity. As such, our Pillars of Virtue are embedded in our curriculum, daily instruction, and behavior policy.
All West Ridge Academy students will be expected to practice the following character qualities:
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Gratitude
- Community
- Self-Control
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Perseverance
Administration and Staff
The West Ridge Academy faculty and staff are committed to helping all students who attend our school become well-educated, well-balanced, and well-prepared. Staff & Teachers
Board of Directors
A board of volunteers consisting of both parents and community members governs West Ridge Academy. The board is committed to providing the best education possible for all the students of WRA. The board’s jurisdiction covers all aspects of West Ridge Academy. Board of Directors