Kansas City Academy

Check us out tomorrow during the 6:00 am morning show on KSHB Channel 41. Janet and Calum will talk about the garden program at KCA.

Join us for a movie night next Friday at 7 pm at KCA. Bring yourself, family and friends for a fun night with popcorn and ice cream. See you there!

Today in urban agriculture we got to watch a Midas fly transition from its pupal stage through the final step of metamorphosis into its adult form!

Dual enrollment is now available! This program gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while still completing their high school coursework. It’s a smart way to get ahead, explore future career paths, and save on college costs. Whether your student is planning for college or looking to challenge themselves academically, dual enrollment can help them take that next step toward their goals.

Last night, we celebrated our seniors as they graduated from Kansas City Academy. During their time at KCA, three seniors became Certified Nurse Aides, several students have participated in summer art programs across the country, and one student performs with a band outside KCA. Impressively, the class has received a total of $739,500 in scholarships. We are extremely proud of our senior class and can’t wait to see what they will do in their next chapters.

Special thank you to Morgan Miller at Morgan Miller Photography. Thank you for taking amazing pictures of our seniors!

Our final Senior highlight is Izzy. Izzy has participated in several of the elective programs we offer at KCA, which helped her decide on the path she’s taking after graduation. Izzy will attend Johnson County Community College where she will be a part of the Chef Apprentice, AAS program, while ALSO participating in their music program. For her Senior Seminar project, Izzy partnered with another student to create a little library and reading room at KCA. Make sure to check it out the next time you’re at the school.

Today’s Senior Highlight is Calum. Calum was accepted to Kansas City Art Institute, Columbia University Chicago and Paris College of Art in partnership with Emerson College. Calum will attend Kansas City Art Institute and focus on filmmaking. Filmmaking has been a passion for Calum for a long time. For his senior project, Calum made a documentary about places that take community building to heart and value its importance. He focused on KCA and interviewed students and teachers to highlight their stories, especially why they chose Kansas City Academy.

Kevin is the OG of their class. Starting at KCA in 6th grade, we have enjoyed watching Kevin evolve and become their own person. When Kevin graduates in May, they will attend Missouri State University’s Fine Arts Academy, a two week residential program for high school students. For their Senior Seminar project, Kevin has focused on helping to provide those affected in wartorn areas of the world with ways to communicate outside their immediate area. Kevin will attend the Kansas City Art Institute in the fall and will explore all the exciting opportunities that KCAI has to offer.

Today’s KCA Senior is Domino. Domino will attend the University of Kansas this fall. While he has not yet decided his area of focus, he has many interests to explore. Domino is passionate about literacy and how reading expands a person’s world as they grow. For his Senior Seminar project, he created a website that provides viewers with a list of banned books, reviews, and a map of bookstores where these books can be found.

Join us on this sunny day at Grow and Gather. Learn how to utilize your garden and take tours of KCA. See you soon!!