We have an exciting announcement: The John Adams Academy app is now available for both iPhones and Android devices. Download the John Adams Academy App today!
Get the John Adams Academy App for iPhone on the Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6766279606
Get the John Adams Academy App for Android devices on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.johnadams
The app provides a centralized hub for parents to stay connected with the school. You can receive news and event listings, access documents and forms, receive real-time alerts and more!
Get the John Adams Academy App for iPhone on the Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6766279606
Get the John Adams Academy App for Android devices on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.johnadams
The app provides a centralized hub for parents to stay connected with the school. You can receive news and event listings, access documents and forms, receive real-time alerts and more!
What does the research say about the benefits of taking notes by hand for cognitive development? More and more articles like this one explore the dynamics of screens versus paper, and paper is winning when it comes to long-term benefits for kids. Classical education has always emphasized the skill of taking notes by hand, and of students engaging with books and their peers. Want to learn more about classical education and how it can prepare your child for long-term success? Check us out at www.jaadougco.org. Seats are filling fast!
Link to article in the comments!
John Adams Academy is pleased to offer on-site, tuition-based before and after school care for JAA families who need early drop-off and late pickup! We have partnered with Innovation Learning, an experienced provider that runs more than forty such licensed programs in Colorado. Innovation Learning will be at our May 14 info session if you'd like to learn more. Please see our before and after school page on our website for more information, and to enroll!
Today, we'll continue our introductions of faculty with a spotlight on Jennifer Stearns. Jennifer will be teaching fifth grade at John Adams Academy. She is an experienced educator who has taught English as a Second Language (ESL), mathematics, and history in Beijing, China and in the US. She has taught AP classes, has prepared students for the TOEFL and SAT, and has been a Math and Reading Interventionist.
Jennifer holds a Master of Arts in U.S. History and a Bachelor of Arts in History. When she isn't in the classroom, she enjoys family time with her husband, brothers, niece, and nephew. She enjoys coffee and pastries, film, staying active through jogging and cycling, and learning more about marmots.
Jennifer holds a Master of Arts in U.S. History and a Bachelor of Arts in History. When she isn't in the classroom, she enjoys family time with her husband, brothers, niece, and nephew. She enjoys coffee and pastries, film, staying active through jogging and cycling, and learning more about marmots.
Join us next Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm to meet Ms. Jessie Campagna. A teacher, published author and illustrator, and lover of excellent children's literature, Ms. Jessie will be reading her book, entitled Marker and Lid, with our families. We hope to see you all there! Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8_o4_OzcQH6GBugmiXVUOg#/registration
We've had a lot of responses from families in our community about our homeschool enrichment program scheduled tentatively for the fall of 2026! If you're interested or know other families who are seeking options for the upcoming school year, please complete the form linked in the comments!
We're going to continue introducing our JAA faculty. Today's spotlight is on Hank Lacey, our Secondary Science Teacher!
Hank Lacey is a veteran educator and retired attorney with over a decade of teaching experience across secondary and university levels. Holding a master’s in science education and a JD, he has taught all science disciplines in Colorado public schools and served as an adjunct instructor and law fellow at three higher education institutions. Dedicated to fostering curiosity and the capacity for deep thought, Lacey further extends his expertise through private tutoring and volunteer work as a museum docent and informal science educator.
We're excited to welcome Hank to the JAA family!
Apply today at https://www.jaadougco.org/page/apply-now-2026-2027
Exciting News, JAA Families! We are exploring the opportunity of expanding our programs to include Homeschool Enrichment! If you know anyone who would be interested in partnering with us in the fall and who wants to continue homeschooling, share this form! Program availability will depend upon the level of interest we gauge. Just copy and paste this link:
https://forms.gle/yuu6XAkTzRTPQUhe6
https://forms.gle/yuu6XAkTzRTPQUhe6
