Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences (MAAS)

"In 2022, the Mountain Academy of Arts & Sciences became the only school and one of only nine programs to earn Leave No Trace Youth Program Accreditation! Recently, Leave No Trace changed the designation to Leave No Trace Gold Standard Youth Program Designation."
https://lnt.org/our-work/protecting-parks/gold-standard-sites/ 

The Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences is a full-day, sixth grade experience at Ute Pass Elementary School located in Chipita Park, Colorado. Our unique size and setting allows our class to learn and experience a variety of topics throughout the school year.
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If you are interested in applying for the Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences (MAAS) 6th grade program at Ute Pass Elementary, please fill out the MAAS Application and select “Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences - UPES 6th grade" for your application type.

Students will be asked to respond to three essay questions as part of the application. These essay questions are intended to give students an opportunity to express their interest in the program with both parents/guardians and teachers. The essays will not be used as a factor in determining acceptance. The questions are provided in advance so that students can consider their responses before completing the application.

• Why are you interested in the Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences for 6th grade?
• What components of 6th grade in the Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences are you most looking forward to and why?
• What will you contribute to the Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Ute Pass elementary community?