mcolpittsApr 24, 20212 minA new mold for a modern schoolWhen we set out to build a school focused on growing the next generation of tech and media entrepreneurs, we realized very quickly that...
chloem895Nov 22, 20212 minStarting a School - Government RegulationsBy Dr. Matthew Colpitts, Head of School & President, Ventures Academy There is a myth that independent/private schools do not have...
chloem895Nov 16, 20212 minStarting a School – Resources By Dr. Matthew Colpitts, Head of School & President, Ventures Academy Although there are many resources with advice on starting projects,...
chloem895Nov 9, 20211 minNovember is National National Novel Writing Month!Stay tuned for Dr. Matthew Colpitts' reflections on helping to build Ventures Academy! In honor of #nanowrimo, he will be posting every...
chloem895Nov 4, 20211 minVentures Academy, proud member of the Washington Federation of Independent SchoolsVentures Academy is honored to be accepted as a member of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools, upholding a strong commitment...
chloem895Oct 22, 20211 minIntroducing Ventures Academy: The High School for StartupsCheck out the short video we made introducing Ventures Academy on our various social media accounts.
chloem895Aug 17, 20211 minCoffee with the Head of SchoolHead of School, Dr. Matt Colpitts, will be hosting a "coffee" meeting twice a week. These events are for anyone in the community who...
chloem895Jul 8, 20211 minEXPERIENCE In the world of tech, media, and business, the value of experience is immense. Almost all knowledge and expertise are acquired through...
chloem895Jul 6, 20212 minMENTORSHIP In the tech and business world, most professionals find experienced mentors to help them develop and make decisions. Ventures fully...
chloem895Jul 2, 20211 minMASTERYLife is a continuous journey of learning. When it comes to knowledge acquisition, Ventures’ role is to provide students with the basic...
chloem895Jun 29, 20211 minMODERN LEARNING We regard the traditional school system as obsolete. It is a “one-size-fits-all” system that has not materially changed for centuries....
chloem895Jun 24, 20212 minDIVERSITY OF THOUGHT We believe that the most important kind of diversity is the diversity of thought. Different avenues of thought will lead to creative...
chloem895Jun 22, 20211 minINDIVIDUAL EMPOWERMENT Everyone is different. Each of us is born with different gifts and into different circumstances. Thus, we believe that our school must...
chloem895Jun 17, 20212 minINNOVATION We believe that innovation is critical to society’s wellbeing. Over the last two centuries, innovation in science, technology, and...
chloem895Jun 15, 20211 minVENTURES ACADEMY: MISSION AND WORLDVIEWThe Ventures Academy mission is to enable gifted young people to realize their full potential through the power of technology, media, and...
mcolpittsApr 25, 20212 minUpon graduation…Ventures Academy students have exciting and unique options for their next phase in their lives. Opportunities that are far superior to...
mcolpittsApr 25, 20212 minTwice the school hours?!? Adopting the tech industry model also means adopting the business calendar. Ventures Academy is operating 12 months a year, from 8am to...
mcolpittsApr 24, 20212 minThe mastery learning systemWhat is the purpose of high school? Unfortunately for many students, the answer seems to be "to earn good grades so I can attend a good...