Humanex Academy
| Humanex Academy | |
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| Address | |
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2700 S. Zuni St. , Colorado 80110 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°40′03″N 105°00′55″W / 39.66739°N 105.01534°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Private alternative school |
| Established | 1983 |
| CEEB code | 060887 |
| Director | Kati Cahill |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 56 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Mascot | Explorers |
| Affiliations | CHADD, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Colorado Psychological Association |
| Website | www |
Humanex Academy is an accredited, private, non-profit middle and high school in Englewood, Colorado, United States, for neurodivergent students, including those with Autism, Anxiety, learning disabilities, and ADHD. The small, supportive, and individualized environment provided at Humanex enables students to be themselves and find success through built-in accommodations, differentiated curriculum, and embedded social coaching.
Serving students in grades 6–12, Humanex Academy typically has around 40 students total.[1]
History
[edit]Humanex Academy was founded in 1983 by Cheryl Okizaki as an alternative school working with at-risk youth.[2] In 1996, Humanex moved to its present location in Denver, Colorado.
Directors
[edit]- Cheryl Okizaki (1983-2004)
- Brian Smith (2004-2005)
- Tracy Wagers (2005–2012)
- Daniel R. Toomey (2012–2018)
- Kati Cahill (2018–Present)
References
[edit]- ^ "Humanex Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. United States Department of Education. Archived from the original on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ "Alternative School Invites Former Students to 'Come Home to Humanex' for 25th Anniversary". Reuters. 2008-02-27. Archived from the original (press release) on 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
External links
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Categories:
- Alternative schools in the United States
- Educational institutions established in 1983
- Englewood, Colorado
- High schools in Denver
- Special schools in the United States
- Treatment of bipolar disorder
- Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado
- Private high schools in Colorado
- Private middle schools in Colorado
- Schools in Denver
- 1983 establishments in Colorado