Joyce Hanchett

American Academy is a Core Knowledge K-8 public charter school in Douglas County, CO, with an emphasis on STEM and a world-class performing arts program. American Academy At American Academy we've set the bar high. For our governing body, for our administration, for our teachers, and of course most importantly, for our students. Every day, it is our mission to educate our students in a way that creates a broader foundation for future learning. It is our mission to innovate the way teachers educate and set a new standard for schools everywhere. And it is our mission to explore the world of knowledge with our students with a net cast wide each day.