Student life is more than extracurricular, it is formative. Every co-curricular experience is intentionally designed to complement academics and spiritual formation, helping students grow in wisdom, character, community, and leadership. Whether in athletics, fine arts, societies, chapel, social activities, or service, students are equipped to steward their gifts and faithfully follow Christ in every area of life.
In the high school years, student life calls students to live faithfully for Christ, leading within their Society, serving neighbors near and far, and shaping the traditions that mark our life together.
High School Chapel equips students to follow Christ with conviction. Through worship, biblical teaching, prayer, and liturgical practice, students are called to examine their lives in light of the gospel, respond in repentance and faith, and pursue Christ wholeheartedly.
Students embrace their calling to glorify God by serving His Kingdom in the Church, the home, and society.
Every middle and high school student belongs to one of five Flatirons Academy societies. Each society serves as a home within the school, a place where students are known, build lasting friendships, serve alongside one another, and grow together in their faith. Students spend time with peers from other grade levels, learn from older student leaders, and are encouraged by faculty mentors who genuinely know and care for them.
Each society highlights one of the great truths of the Christian faith : Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Christ Alone, Scripture Alone, and the Glory of God Alone.
In high school, students take on greater leadership within their society, mentoring younger students, leading service, and shaping its traditions.
The Via Sebaste was a Roman military road completed around 6 BC during the reign of Caesar Augustus. Ancient milestones and surviving sections of the road confirm its existence. It crossed southern Anatolia, connecting important Roman colonies and settlements, with extensions reaching Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. The road helped Rome move soldiers, strengthen its control of the region, and connect distant communities to imperial power.
Acts 13–14 records Paul and Barnabas preaching throughout this region on their first missionary journey, including Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. Scripture does not identify the specific roads they traveled, but the Via Sebaste connected several of the cities through which the gospel spread.
Built to extend the authority of Rome, the Via Sebaste became part of the network of roads through which the message of a greater King could travel. What Rome constructed to strengthen an earthly empire became part of the infrastructure God used to prepare the way for the spread of the gospel throughout Asia Minor.
The filigree heart is a reminder that God's grace is a generous gift, received with gratitude and extended to others through compassion, patience, and kindness.
Ephesians 2:8–10
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
Sebaste is a community rooted in the life-giving truth that salvation is not something to be earned but received — it is a generous gift of grace from God, through Jesus Christ alone. We consistently choose to extend grace to others and seek to build a community marked by compassion, patience, and kindness.
The crown serves as a reminder that God's grace has done more for us than forgive our sins. His grace welcomes us into His family. Through Jesus Christ, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of the King.
Sola Gratia
Saved by Grace Alone
Via Maris means “Way of the Sea,” the Latin rendering of a phrase found in Isaiah 9. The name is associated with the ancient roads that crossed Galilee, a region traveled for centuries by merchants, armies, messengers, and ordinary people.
Isaiah 9 speaks of “the way of the sea” and promises that people walking in darkness will see a great light. Matthew 4:12–16 identifies the fulfillment of this promise with the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. Here, Christ proclaimed the kingdom of God and called people to repent, believe, and follow Him.
Along roads long traveled by merchants and conquering armies came the message of a different King. Christ called people not to trust in earthly power, but to place their faith in Him. The Christian life continues in that same faith—trusting His promises, resting in His finished work, and following wherever He leads.
The North Star represents faith that trusts the unchanging character and promises of God, reminding us to navigate every season by the fixed and unwavering truth of His Word.
Ephesians 2:8–9
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."
Maris is a community rooted in the life-giving truth that we receive God's gracious gift of salvation through faith alone. We place our confidence in the finished work of Jesus Christ rather than on our own merit. Together we seek to grow as a community marked by trust, obedience, and hope.
The symbol of Alpha and Omega reminds us that Jesus Christ is the beginning and the end of our faith. Through faith alone, we trust in the One who is eternal, unchanging, and faithful to keep every promise He has made.
Sola Fide
By Faith Alone
Sola Fide is one of the five great truths of the Protestant Reformation. Salvation is received through faith alone in Jesus Christ—not by our good works or personal merit. Genuine faith trusts Christ completely, resulting in a transformed life marked by joyful obedience, steadfast hope, and unwavering confidence in His promises.
Via Dolorosa means “Way of Sorrow.” It is the traditional Jerusalem route associated with Jesus’ journey to the crucifixion. The present route developed through centuries of Christian tradition and pilgrimage should not be understood as a street-by-street path established by Scripture.
The Gospels record that Jesus was condemned, led away, carried the cross, was assisted by Simon of Cyrene, crucified, buried, and raised again. The significance of the Via Dolorosa rests not in the exact stones beneath His feet, but in the historical reality of Christ’s suffering, death, and victorious resurrection.
A road remembered for suffering became the pathway of our redemption. Jesus did not merely teach salvation – He accomplished it, calling His followers to walk in humble obedience, courageous faith, and unwavering hope.
The cross represents the sufficiency of Jesus Christ, through whom we are redeemed, restored, and reconciled to God — reminding us to deny ourselves daily and become more like Him in every area of life.
Acts 4:12
"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
Dolorosa is a community centered on the life-giving truth that Jesus Christ alone is our Savior, Lord, and King. In Him we are redeemed, restored, and reconciled to God. We follow Him with wholehearted devotion, becoming more like Him day by day. Together we cultivate a community marked by humility, courage, and faithfulness.
The cross marks the road where Jesus willingly walked to accomplish our salvation. It reminds us that no one else could bear our sin or reconcile us to God. Our hope rests entirely in Christ alone, whose finished work on the cross is sufficient for all who believe.
Solus Christus
In Christ Alone
Solus Christus is one of the five great truths of the Protestant Reformation. Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone, whose perfect life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection accomplished everything necessary for our redemption. He alone is our Savior, our Mediator, and the sure foundation of our hope.
Tauri refers to the Taurus Mountains of Asia Minor, a formidable natural barrier between Cilicia and the Anatolian plateau. The Cilician Gates formed a narrow and strategically important passage through the mountains. Rather than a single documented Roman highway, “Via Tauri” represents the historic routes that crossed this rugged terrain.
Tarsus, Paul’s hometown, stood south of the Taurus Mountains near this corridor. Roads through the region connected Tarsus with Syria and the provinces where Paul later proclaimed the gospel.
A mountain passage demanded a trustworthy guide and secure footing. The Christian life is firmly grounded in Scripture, God’s trustworthy Word, which leads us in wisdom, establishes us in truth, and equips us to remain steadfast.
The crossed swords symbolize the authority and power of God's Word, the "sword of the Spirit" entrusted to every believer — reminding us to know the truth and live it with unwavering faithfulness.
2 Timothy 3:16
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness."
Tauri is a community rooted in the life-giving truth that God's Word is our trustworthy authority for faith and life. Through the Scriptures, God reveals His character, His will, and His plan of redemption. We treasure God's Word, meditate on it daily, and seek to live it out. Together we cultivate a community marked by wisdom, integrity, and steadfastness.
The crossed swords symbolize the power and authority of God's Word. Like a sharp sword, Scripture cuts through confusion, reveals truth, and equips God's people for every good work. They remind us to treasure God's Word, live by its truth, and courageously stand upon its promises.
Sola Scriptura
On Scripture Alone
Sola Scriptura is one of the five great truths of the Protestant Reformation. Scripture alone is God's inspired and trustworthy Word, the final authority for faith and life. Through the Bible, God reveals His character, His truth, and His will, equipping us to faithfully follow Jesus Christ.
The Via Egnatia was constructed by the Romans during the second century BC. Ancient milestones connect its name with Gnaeus Egnatius. The road crossed Macedonia, linked the Adriatic region to eastern cities and ports, and served soldiers, officials, merchants, messengers, and travelers. It passed through or near Philippi, Amphipolis, Apollonia, and Thessalonica.
Acts 16–17 records Paul, Silas, Timothy, and Luke entering Macedonia. Along this corridor Lydia believed, Paul and Silas were imprisoned, the Philippian jailer’s household believed, churches were established, and the gospel entered new cities. Acts does not repeatedly name the road, but Luke’s cities follow its route.
A road built for Rome became a pathway for the gospel. God uses ordinary roads, faithful people, hard circumstances, and unseen obedience. Our gifts, work, service, leadership, and victories belong to His glory.
The crown represents the sovereign reign of Jesus Christ, to whom all honor, glory, and praise belong — reminding us to offer every gift and achievement as an act of worship to our King.
Jude 24–25
"To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy — to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen."
Egnatia is a community rooted in the life-giving truth that all glory belongs to God alone. Every good gift comes from Him, and every good work finds its highest purpose in His praise. We worship Him with our minds, our hands, and our hearts, offering every part of life as an act of joyful obedience. Together we cultivate a community marked by purpose, excellence, and joyful service.
The mountain recalls the places where God's glory was revealed throughout Scripture – from Sinai to Zion to the Mount of Transfiguration. It reminds us that God alone is worthy of all honor and praise, calling us to live every moment for His glory alone.
Soli Deo Gloria
To the Glory of God Alone
Soli Deo Gloria is one of the five great truths of the Protestant Reformation. Because salvation belongs entirely to God, all honor, praise, and glory belong to Him alone. Every thought, word, and deed should reflect His greatness, directing our lives and worship toward His glory.
Global Outreach (GO) invites high school students to put their faith into action, serving alongside trusted ministry partners here in the Denver metro area and around the world.
Local outreach invites students to put their faith into action by serving alongside trusted ministry partners throughout the Denver metro area. Through these experiences, students cultivate compassion, humility, and a lifelong commitment to loving God and serving their neighbors.
For the past five years, Flatirons Academy students have had the privilege of serving with the Denver Dream Center. Our students step into a variety of opportunities. From organizing resources and serving families to supporting community events and tackling hands-on projects wherever extra help is needed. Through these experiences, students develop a deeper perspective of compassion and concern as they hear stories of redemption, restoration, and hope from within the DDC community.
Visit SiteIn partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission, Flatirons Academy students turn a few hours of hard work into thousands of meals for families around the world. Working side by side, students measure, pack, seal, and prepare nutritious meals for distribution through Lifeline's global ministry partners. This collaboration provides an energized, hands-on opportunity for students to serve together while tangibly caring for and blessing others.
Visit SiteThankful for the many ways Flatirons Church supports our school, our students have the opportunity to give back by serving at church campuses twice each year. Working alongside facilities teams, students tackle everything from yard work and cleaning to preparing supplies and completing projects for upcoming events. We are happy to bring plenty of hands and youthful energy to serve a ministry that means so much to our school community. Flatirons Church has an ambitious vision to make Christian education accessible to more families across the Front Range. We believe deeply in that mission and are grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside them as they work to expand their reach and impact.
Visit SiteOur longest-standing ministry partnership, Flatirons Academy has been packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for more than 20 years. Older students extend that partnership beyond packing by serving at local drop-off locations and processing centers, providing plenty of youthful manpower to help move hundreds of shoeboxes along their journey. We love playing a small part in sending these gifts — and the message of the Gospel — to children around the world.
Visit SiteServing alongside our ministry partners around the world.
Experience what God is doing among the next generation in Albania through a week of gospel-centered ministry alongside the local staff of CRU in the historic city of Elbasan. Throughout the week, our team will partner with Albanian ministry leaders to build meaningful relationships with university students through informal coffee conversations, small group gatherings, and personal evangelism. These "coffee chats" provide natural opportunities to listen well, share our own stories of faith, answer questions about Christianity, and clearly communicate the hope of the gospel. Rather than simply completing projects, our goal is to encourage and strengthen the ongoing ministry already taking place among college-age adults in Elbasan.
In addition to university outreach, we will serve alongside the local church and CRU's children's ministry. Team members will help lead games, songs, Bible lessons, crafts, and other activities designed to communicate the love of Christ in joyful and engaging ways.
Join us as we partner with One Child in Choluteca, Honduras, to share the love of Christ with children and families through a week of joyful, gospel-centered ministry. The heart of our trip will be leading a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children in the local community. Each day, our team will help create a fun, welcoming environment where children can experience the hope of the gospel through Bible stories, worship, games, crafts, skits, and small-group activities. While the schedule will be filled with laughter and energy, our ultimate purpose is to help every child know that they are deeply loved by God and created with great value and purpose.
Throughout the week, we will serve alongside the local staff and ministry leaders of One Child, encouraging and supporting the work they faithfully carry out year-round. Rather than bringing a temporary program, we are joining an ongoing ministry that invests in the spiritual, emotional, educational, and physical well-being of children and their families. Our role is to strengthen and encourage what God is already doing through the local church and its leaders.
Students will also have opportunities to build relationships with Honduran children and families, experience the warmth and hospitality of the local community, and learn from believers whose faith is marked by joy, perseverance, and deep trust in Christ. These shared experiences often become some of the most meaningful moments of the trip, reminding us that the family of God extends far beyond our own community.
Trip details for our Uganda partnership with Musana are coming soon. Check back for dates, pricing, and registration information.
Experience the world like never before as the pages of Scripture come to life before your very eyes on the Footsteps of Paul tour. You will learn about Paul's missionary journeys at sites Paul himself visited, tour famous mainland sites, including the Acropolis, and see Greece's most famous island Mykonos on a 3-day cruise that follows a piece of Paul's journey. You won't want to miss this unique trip experience!
High school students grow as leaders through service, planning the events that shape our community and pursuing excellence of both character and scholarship.
The Student Advisory Leadership Team equips students to lead through service by planning school events with a focus on strengthening community through cultivating meaningful traditions. Through these opportunities, students develop leadership, teamwork, initiative, and faithful stewardship.
National Honor Society encourages students to pursue academic excellence while cultivating Christlike character, servant leadership, and a lifelong commitment to serving others. Members are recognized not only for what they achieve, but for how they faithfully use their gifts to honor God and bless their community.
Flatirons Academy is an accredited Christian liberal arts K–12 school located in Westminster, Colorado, affiliated with Flatirons Community Church.
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