8 th grade pep academic guidance. school of choice which high school should i choose?
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8th Grade PEPAcademic Guidance
School of Choice Which High School should I
choose?
School of
Choice
Neighborhood School
Charter School
Multiple/ Intensive Pathway School
Magnet School
High School OptionsTraditional & Innovative Schools• Public secondary schools, which are intended to
provide comprehensive knowledge and school programming.
• Traditional Example: North, South, East, GW, Lincoln, TJ, etc.
• Innovative Examples: Manual, Bruce Randolph, West Leadership, etc.
Application Process: • Students are automatically assigned to a
homeschool and/or they may select one of these schools using the School of Choice enrollment process.
High School OptionsCharter Schools• Charter schools are created and organized by teachers,
parents, and community leaders. These schools operate independently of other schools and are allowed to create their own educational programs and policies.
• Examples: DSST, Girls Athletic Leadership School, KIPP, etc.
Application Process:• Like public schools, charter schools must use a lottery
system when the number of applications exceeds their enrollment.
• Charter schools may or may not participate in the School of Choice process. If they do, they may also require an additional application form.
High School OptionsMultiple/Intensive Pathway Schools• Multiple and Intensive Pathway schools provide intensive
supports for student groups with specific needs. They offer curriculum and supports that are more flexible for students than a traditional public school.
• Examples: Emily Griffith, CLA, Florence Crittenton, PREP, DC-21, Summit, and Vista
Magnet Schools• Magnet schools have specialized courses or curricula to attract
students from all over the district. RTD bus passes are provided to students who live outside the school’s boundary.
• Examples: DSA, CEC, DCIS, GW IB, etc.Application Process:• Both of these types of schools are usually smaller and may
require additional application steps, in addition to the School of Choice form required by all schools.
Magnet Schools
• CEC Middle College of Denver• Denver School of the Arts • Denver Center for International
Studies (DCIS)• George Washington International
Baccalaureate• Center for Communication Technology
at TJ• Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Magnet School Programs
NEW: - DSA and TJ’s Center for Communication Technology are the only
schools who select their students based on student’s audition and/or application.
- All other magnet schools are now a part of the School of Choice lottery process. However, these schools may still require additional enrollment steps, such as participating in a mandatory orientation or completing an intent to enroll form.
CEC Middle College of Denver
21 career programs
CEC Middle College
• Career Education Center Middle College of Denver (CEC) is dedicated to career exploration and college readiness. Students divide the day between academic classes and real-life career experiences. Juniors and seniors get a head-start on college, taking classes and earning full college credit on the Auraria campus.
CEC Middle College• Parent and Student Information Tours
o December 3rd 2014 and January 14th, 2015 from 7:30 – 9:00 am
• Open House o Wednesday January 28th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. o Talk to teachers, see career demonstrations, sample food, etc.
• Application Process: o CEC Information Formo 3 Teacher recommendationso Attendance and academic recordo Mandatory parent meetingo Student interview
• Application Deadlines:o January 30th CEC Information Formo + January 30th School of Choice form
Denver School of the Arts
Denver School of the Arts• Denver School of the Arts is the only
comprehensive secondary arts magnet in the Rocky Mountain region, offering grades 6 through 12. In addition to a challenging and rigorous academic program, students engage in intensive studies in 10 arts-focus areas. The school community of faculty, staff and students strive to achieve an exceptional level of performance resulting in outstanding post-secondary placements, test scores and personal fulfillment.
Majors: Piano, Theatre, Visual Arts, Video Cinema, Vocal Music, Stagecraft and Design, Guitar, Band, Orchestra, Dance, Creative Writing,
Denver School of the Arts• Visitation Mornings
o November 3rd, 7th, 12th, 14th, 17th, and 18th from 7:30– 10:00 a.m.
o A chance to learn about the different majors, tour the school and visit with DSA Administration.
• Application Process:o Online application due November 21st at noono Mandatory pre-audition parent meeting (Dec)o Audition (January)
• Application Deadline:o November 21st (noon) school-specific online
applicationo + January 30th School of Choice form
Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS)
Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS)
• DCIS, offering grades 6 through 12, focuses on international studies and offers five world languages. Students actively participate in local and global service-learning, leadership and travel programs, preparing to be college-ready and globally competent. DCIS is proud of its high graduation and college going rates.
Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS)
• Open Houseo November 20th from 9:00 – 7:30 p.m. in auditorium
• Application Process:o Select DCIS (+language community preference)
on School of Choice form (e.g. 1st choice - DCIS Chinese; 2nd choice – DCIS Japanese; etc.)
o Once selected through choice process:• Mandatory orientation on January 22nd
• Student interview with faculty to review interests, needs, strengths, etc.
• Application Deadline:o January 30th School of Choice form
George Washington International Baccalaureate
(Special magnet program within GW)
George Washington International Baccalaureate
• Are you looking for a rigorous and rewarding high school experience? The International Baccalaureate diploma program at George Washington offers a globally focused liberal arts education for motivated and ambitious students. Students are immersed in six academic subjects and must participate in extra curricular activities.
• Students who want to attend must select George Washington High School on their School of Choice form and check the interest box for International Baccalaureate.
George Washington International Baccalaureate
• Information Meetingso December 3rd and January 14th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Welcomefest (activities and extracurricular showcase)o January 29th at 5:30 p.m.
• Application Process:o Noneo Accepted students will take placement tests in the
Spring.
• Application Deadline:o + January 30th School of Choice form
The Center for Communication Technology Magnet
(Special magnet program within TJ)
Where creativity is our focus, technology is our tool, and communication is our goal.
The Center for Communication Technology Magnet
• The four-year, comprehensive Center for Communication Technology at Thomas Jefferson High School offers industry-standard training in Web Applications, Software Engineering, 3D Design, Robotics, and Broadcast/Broadband Journalism and Communications. The Center for Communication Technology gives students the opportunity to enhance their computer, technical and problem-solving skills as well as their oral, written and visual communication abilities.
The Center for Communication Technology Magnet
• Open Houseo December 2rd from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Application Process:o Online application at cctmagnet.como Student essayo Teacher recommendations
• Application Deadline:o January 9th school specific applicationo + January 30th School of Choice form
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
• Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is a K-12 educational environment that provides learning based on documented research that active learning, experiential investigation, and integrated arts are vital for the development of higher level thinking and of enthusiastic engagement inherent in lifelong learning.
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
• Tourso Fridays at 9:00 am. Call Main Office at 720-423-0200
to schedule your tour.
• Application Process:• Attend Mandatory Essay/Interview Event on January 10th.• Submit Intent to Enroll form• Submit 2 Teacher Recommendations
• Application Deadline:o January 30th “Intent to Enroll” application formo +January 30th School of Choice form
How do I find a school that’s right for me?
• Things to Considero Location: How will you be getting to school on a daily basis?
Who will drive you? Will you take RTD? o Extracurricular activities: Do the extracurricular activities
offered at this school match your interests and hobbies?o School Culture/Environment: What is important to this
school? Do students attend class and value their education? Do students and teachers treat one another with respect?
o School Performance/Education: It’s important to research the schools’ drop-out rates and school performance (SPF) ratings. These ratings may indicate the quality of education you will receive. In addition, it’s important to research whether the school offers classes or programs that support your career goals and academic needs.
Locationby Region
Northwest- CEC Middle College- Girls Athletic
Leadership School- North - STRIVE Prep –
Highland- West Generation
Academy- West Leadership
Academy
Far Northeast- Collegiate Prep
Academy- DCIS at Montbello- DSST: GBR- DSST: Stapleton- High Tech Early
College- MLK Jr. Early College- Noel Community Arts- Vista Academy
Near Northeast- Bruce Randolph- DC-21- Denver Online- Denver Montessori HS- Denver School of the
Arts- East- Manual- PREP Academy- Venture Prep
Southwest- Abraham Lincoln- DCIS- DSST: College View- Florence Crittenton- JFK- KIPP Denver
Collegiate- Kunsmiller- Summit Academy
Southeast- DSST: Byers- George Washington- Rocky Mountain
School of Expeditionary Learning
- South- Thomas Jefferson
School Performance (SPF)
• Blue (exceeds expectations)o East High Schoolo DSST Green Valley Rancho DSST Stapleton
• Green (meets expectations)o Career Education Center Middle College (CEC)o Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS)o Southo Denver School of the Arts (DSA)o George Washington (GW)o Martin Luther King Jr. Early College (MLK)o High Tech Early Collegeo KIPP Denver Collegiateo STRIVE Prep –SMART Academyo Girls Athletic Leadership School
School Performance (SPF)
• Yellow (watch/approaching)o Northo West Leadership Academyo Denver Onlineo Abraham Lincolno Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (KCAA)o John F. Kennedy (JFK)o Thomas Jefferson (TJ)o Noel Community Artso Vista Academyo Emily Griffith High Schoolo Sims-Fayola International Academyo High Tech Early Collegeo Venture Prep
• Orange (priority on watch)o Bruce Randolph o Southwest Early College o Collegiate Prep Academy
What are the School Performance (SPF) ratings
based on?
Academic proficiencyAcademic growth rate
Student engagement and satisfactionParent satisfaction
Re-enrollment & drop-out ratesCollege and career readiness
School Performance (Graduation Rates)
• 90% or aboveo Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS)o Denver School of the Arts (DSA)o Martin Luther King Jr. Early College (MLK)
• 80% or aboveo CEC Middle Collegeo Easto Bruce Randolpho George Washingtono DSST – Stapleton
• 70% or aboveo John F. Kennedyo Thomas Jefferson
• 60% or aboveo Abraham Lincolno Manualo Northo South
High School Exploration Resources
www.dpsk12.org
High School Exploration Resources
Click on the “Parents &
Students” tab for extremely helpful
links!!
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http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org
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High School Exploration Resource
Basics Performance
Special Programs
Intensive Programs
College & Career
Readiness
Athletics After school
Programs
ELA services
Overall SPF Rating
Arts focus Engagement Center
World languages
Fitness Center
Academic club
Breakfast Graduation Rate
Fine Arts Credit recovery
AP courses Spirit Arts or music club
Lunch Performing Arts
Honors courses
Basketball Community service club
PE International Baccalaureate
Concurrent enrollment
Field hockey
Club based on ethnicity
Before-school programming
International Focus
Career/Tech education
Golf Yearbook or Newspaper
Uniform required
Science Focus
AVID Lacrosse Social clubs
DPS standard curriculum
American Indian
Future Center
Soccer Student leadership
Tutoring Offered
Expeditionary Learning
ASCENT Soccer
Newcomer Center
Pre-collegiate Programs
Softball
JROTC Swimming
Tennis
Track & field, Etc.
- You will be asked to select the school categories and features that are most important to you. Pick 2 things that are important to you!* If you attend a specialized school that doesn’t offer
sports, you can play sports with your homeschool or nearby school.
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http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org
Education Quality
Extra-Curricular
Location
Regional HS EXPOs
Northwest- December 10th - 9:00 – 11:00 am- North HS
Far Northeast- December 3rd - 10:00 am – noon- Evie Dennis Campus
Near Northeast- December 6th - 6:00 – 8:00 pm- Bruce Randolph
Southwest- December 3rd - 9:00 – 1:00 am- Lincoln HS
Southeast- December 3rd - 10:00 am – noon- Merrill MS
Next steps?1. Attend a regional high school EXPO2. Attend an Open House or take a school tour3. Continue using the enrollment guides, school
websites, and http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org to research school options
4. Rank schools in order of preference (1 to 5)5. Complete any other special application steps by
the required deadlines6. Submit your School of Choice form by January 30th
at 4:00 pm
• Please rank order the schools you are interested in attending on the handout provided.
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