When High Point Academy (HPA) first opened its doors in August 2006, we served 189 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The tiny school was set amongst open fields at the intersection of Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, and Brighton 27-J. Founded by a group of parents and local business, civic, and educational leaders and authorized by the Charter School Institute (CSI), HPA sought to be a unique school option in the area, focused not only on high academic standards, but also on character education, community involvement, technology, language, and wellness.