K-12 Learning: Preparing Students for Success Through Rigorous and Engaging Learning
Free Public Charter School • Hands-on Learning • Safe & Challenging Educational Environment
Your Child’s Journey Starts Here
Welcome to PSAS Charter Schools
Every child deserves an education that challenges their mind and supports their growth. As partners in your child’s educational journey, the PSAS family—spanning Jones Charter, Fulton Heights, Pueblo Classical, and Pueblo Fusion—is committed to fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
What Makes Us Different? Our innovative teaching practices are rooted in Paideia principles and deeply enriched by the Arts and Sciences. We provide meaningful learning experiences that help students reach their full potential, growing into confident learners, thoughtful leaders, and engaged citizens.
We are so honored to welcome your family to ours. Let’s help your child thrive, together.
What is Paideia Education?
Paideia Education is a teaching philosophy that focuses on developing the whole child—not just academic knowledge, but also critical thinking, communication skills, character, and a lifelong love of learning.
The word Paideia comes from ancient Greek and means “the education of the complete person.”
Benefits of a Paideia Education
● Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
● Effective communication and collaboration
● Greater student engagement
● Preparation for college, careers, and civic life
● Development of lifelong learners
The Three Pillars of Paideia
Didactic Instruction (Knowledge)
Teachers provide direct instruction and foundational knowledge.
Students learn essential facts, concepts, and skills.
Coaching (Skills Development)
Students practice and apply what they've learned.
Teachers act as coaches, guiding students through hands-on activities, projects, and problem-solving.
Socratic Seminars (Critical Thinking)
Students engage in thoughtful discussions about ideas, texts, and real-world issues.
The focus is on asking questions, supporting opinions with evidence, listening to others, and thinking deeply.
What Does Paideia Look Like in the Classroom?
Students actively participate in discussions rather than simply listening to lectures
Learning is connected across subjects and to real-world experiences
Teachers encourage inquiry, collaboration, and reflection
Students learn how to think, not just what to think
Paideia aligns well with your focus on rigorous academics, project-based learning, creativity, and student engagement, helping students become thoughtful, capable, and confident learners who are prepared for future success.
Enroll Today and Discover the PSAS Difference
Yesterday, some members of our Empty Bowls committee had the privilege of visiting the Pueblo Soup Kitchen to learn more about the incredible work they do for our community.![]()
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The Pueblo Soup Kitchen does so much more than serve breakfast and lunch to those experiencing hunger Monday through Saturday. They provide compassion, dignity, support, and hope to people throughout Pueblo.![]()
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It is important for our students and community to understand why PSAS holds Empty Bowls each year—and whose lives are touched through this meaningful event. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised through Empty Bowls benefit the Pueblo Soup Kitchen and Posada of Pueblo.![]()
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When you support Empty Bowls, you are helping fight hunger and provide hope right here in our Pueblo community!![]()
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Please join us for Empty Bowls on Friday, November 6, at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center!![]()
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🕚 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.![]()
🕓 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📚 Parent–Teacher Conference Reminder! 📚![]()
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Families, please remember to sign up for a conference time with your child’s teacher!![]()
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📅 Thursday, September 10![]()
⏰ 4:00–7:00 p.m.![]()
✅ This will be a regular school day.![]()
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📅 Friday, September 11![]()
⏰ 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.![]()
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Parent–teacher conferences are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate their progress, and discuss how we can continue supporting their success. We look forward to meeting with you!
Science is in motion at Jones! 🎢🔬![]()
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Our 3rd graders explored forces—including inertia—while “riding” a roller coaster! Meanwhile, our 4th graders learned about potential, kinetic, and elastic potential energy as they engineered their own catapults. They also put today’s lesson on balanced and unbalanced forces into action!![]()
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Hands-on learning makes science come alive! 💥🚀
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