dps schoolchoice enrollment guide 2015-16 - elementary schools

Elementary Schools

2015-2016SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide

DPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

A Message from Superintendent Tom Boasberg

Dear DPS Families:

Welcome to the Denver Public Schools community! Here at DPS, our priority is for every neighborhood to offer high-quality schools where each and every student can develop their unique interests and talents. It is our mission to ensure that Every Child Succeeds. To do this, we recognize that each member of our school communities plays a critical role in helping our students reach their full potential and achieve success in career and life. From our committed educators, to our engaged parents, to our community partners – we are all DPS! And we recognize that it takes an entire community to ensure Every Child Succeeds. This is why we publish our annual Enrollment Guide each year: so that families like yours can find the school that is the right fit for your child within our great city of Denver.

We encourage you to start with your neighborhood schools, as the vast majority of our families find that their neighborhood schools offer the best choice for their child. Within this Guide is a detailed profile for every DPS school, including helpful information about school performance as well as the wide variety of specialty programs that are available to meet your child’s learning needs and interests. In addition, you can find all of the information you need on SchoolChoice, our simplified enrollment process that includes all DPS schools, both district-run and charter.

DPS continues to be the fastest-growing urban school district in the country in terms of enrollment. Thousands more families are choosing to send their students to a Denver school each year thanks to continued academic progress and strong school offerings in every neighborhood. Under the Denver Plan 2020, which outlines our top five goals to achieve within the next five years, we are working to dramatically raise student achievement. Our biggest goal – Great Schools in Every Neighborhood – calls for 80% of all DPS students in every neighborhood to attend a high-performing school by 2020. We are on our way to achieving that goal as we continue to see strong academic growth and progress, which is the result of the hard work of our teachers and school leaders.

In the spirit that we are all DPS, I welcome you to explore the DPS Enrollment Guide to determine which DPS school is the best fit for your child. Thank you for considering Denver Public Schools for your child’s education. We are here to support you and your child throughout the entire educational journey of discovery, growth and success.

Best,

Tom Boasberg Superintendent

Superintendent Tom Boasberg

Table of Contents

3 Easy reference guide 4 Beginning your school search 5 Other things to consider 6 How to enroll in a school 8 DPS elementary school programs 9 Preschool and kindergarten

in DPS10 Meeting your student’s needs12 District map 14 Quick-glance symbols

15 Far Northeast Schools

15 Academy 360 16 DCIS at Ford 16 Escalante-Biggs Academy 17 Farrell B. Howell 17 Florida Pitt Waller 18 Green Valley 18 Highline Academy – GVR 19 John Amesse 19 KIPP Montbello College Prep 20 KIPP Montbello Elementary

NEW 20 Lena Archuleta 21 Marie L. Greenwood Academy 22 Marrama 22 Maxwell 23 McGlone 23 Monarch Montessori 24 Oakland Elementary24 Omar D. Blair 25 SOAR

26 Near Northeast Schools

26 Ashley 27 Banneker Jemison STEM

Academy NEW27 Barrett 28 Cole Arts & Science Academy 28 Columbine 29 Dora Moore 30 Downtown Denver

Expeditionary School 30 Garden Place Academy31 Gilpin Montessori Public School 31 Hallett Fundamental Academy32 Harrington 32 High Tech Elementary School 33 Isabella Bird Community School

33 Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment

34 Odyssey School of Denver 34 Palmer 35 Park Hill 35 Pioneer Charter School 36 Polaris Program at Ebert 36 REACH NEW 37 Roots Elementary NEW37 Smith Renaissance School 38 Stedman 38 Swansea 39 Swigert International School 39 Teller 40 University Preparatory School41 Westerly Creek 41 Whittier 44 William Roberts 44 Wyatt Academy

45 Northwest Schools

45 Academia Ana Marie Sandoval 46 Barnum 46 Beach Court 47 Brown International Academy47 Bryant-Webster Dual Language 48 Centennial48 César Chávez Academy Denver 49 Cheltenham 49 Colfax 50 Columbian 50 Cowell 51 DCIS at Fairmont52 Eagleton 52 Edison 53 Escuela Tlatelolco 53 Fairview 54 Greenlee 54 Newlon55 Trevista at Horace Mann55 Valdez

56 Southeast Schools

56 Asbury 57 Bradley International School 57 Bromwell 58 Carson 58 Cory 59 Creativity Challenge Community

59 Denver Green School 60 Denver Language School 60 Ellis 61 Hampden Heights

Expeditionary School NEW 62 Highline Academy62 Holm 63 Lincoln 63 Lowry 64 McKinley-Thatcher 64 McMeen 65 Place Bridge Academy65 Rocky Mountain Prep 66 Rocky Mountain Prep 2 NEW 66 Rocky Mountain School of

Expeditionary Learning 67 Samuels 67 Slavens 68 Southmoor 69 Steck 69 Steele 70 Stephen Knight Center for Early

Education 70 University Park

71 Southwest Schools

71 Castro 72 CMS Community School 72 College View 73 Denison Montessori 73 Doull 74 Force 75 Godsman 75 Goldrick 76 Grant Ranch 76 Gust 77 Johnson 77 Kaiser78 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy 78 Knapp 79 Kunsmiller Creative Arts

Academy 80 Math and Science Leadership

Academy 80 Munroe 81 Pascual LeDoux Academy82 Sabin World Elementary School 83 Schmitt 83 STRIVE Prep – Ruby Hill84 Traylor Fundamental Academy 84 Valverde

Information published within the Enrollment Guide is subject to change, and some information may have changed since the guide was printed. This publication is not intended to be a complete directory of information concerning all DPS schools. DPS is not responsible for the content or language of third-party advertisements included in this guide.

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Easy Reference Guide

Departments and programs

Many of the departments and programs of Denver Public Schools are referred to using acronyms or abbreviations. Please use this list below to help you navigate the DPS school system.

DPS – Denver Public Schools Comprised of approximately 180 schools, the school district primarily serves residents of the City and County of Denver, Colorado.

ECE – Early Childhood EducationECE and preschool are used interchangeably and refer to school programs that serve children ages 3 and 4.

GT – Gifted and TalentedSupport for students whose demonstrated abilities, talents and potential for accomplishment are so exceptional that they require special programs to meet their learning needs.

HGT – Highly Gifted and TalentedSupport for students whose extraordinary academic abilities are the most advanced and who may have unique educational, social and emotional needs.

ELA – English Language AcquisitionServices that support students who speak a language other than English.

SPF – School Performance FrameworkSchools are evaluated annually and receive an overall performance rating based on their scores on five to seven indicators within the framework.

Types of schools

Within DPS, all elementary schools are public schools and are tuition-free (with the exception of preschool and full-day kindergarten programs, which are tuition-based due to a lack of state funding) and operate under a variety of governance structures.

District-Managed Schools District-managed schools are operated, supervised and supported by DPS and its Board of Education. Some district-managed schools are considered magnet schools or programs, emphasizing a particular style of learning or serving students with a common area of interest, and may provide transportation to students who live outside the school’s neighborhood. Others have been granted innovation status by the DPS Board of Education and Colorado Department of Education, which provides increased flexibility with how they use staff positions, schedules and budgets to best meet the needs of their students.

Charter Schools Charter schools are independently operated public schools that are governed by an independent Board of Directors. All charter schools are also accountable to the DPS Board of Education and to the same academic performance standards as district-managed schools. Charter schools have flexibility to design their own educational programs and school-based policies. Some charter schools serve a neighborhood boundary or give a priority to students who live within a designated area.

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Beginning Your School Search Denver Public Schools serves more than 88,000 students. The district is comprised of approximately 180 schools that offer a wide array of special programs, electives, before- and after-school activities, learning approaches, student services, and support for families. Together, they provide a rich set of options for students with a variety of interests, talents and needs.

With all of these school choices available, we encourage DPS families to take an active role in researching potential schools and selecting the one that best fits the needs of their children, starting with the schools in your neighborhood. To better serve our families during this selection process, we created a user-friendly system called SchoolChoice. Within this system, families only need to submit one enrollment form per student, regardless of what type of DPS school they're interested in. Generally speaking, forms are due at the end of January, and DPS notifies families of school enrollment in early March.

Below are a few helpful resources to get you started in choosing the right school for your child:

Consider Your Neighborhood School DPS is committed to helping all of our families find the school that’s the right fit for their child. For most families, that will be their neighborhood school, and we encourage every family to start with their neighborhood school. To find your neighborhood school(s), visit http://schoolfinder.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-3493.

Enrollment GuideThis Enrollment Guide provides comprehensive information on all DPS elementary schools, including program offerings, performance, location, and contact information. The first pages contain an overview of district-wide programs, school ratings and the enrollment process. Detailed, school-specific information is found in the school profiles, which are organized by region and begin on page 15.

SchoolMatch DPS has created a website, http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org, that lets you enter the school programs and features that are important to you and see a list of schools that match your criteria. For example, you can search for an elementary school that features a Montessori curriculum, includes after-school programming and has achieved “Meets Expectations” on the School Performance Framework. You can sort your list of results by how closely the school matches your search criteria, or by how close the school is to your home or other address.

Visiting SchoolsAfter researching schools in DPS, visit the schools that most interest you and your child. You may contact the school directly to meet the principal, take a tour or set up a classroom visit for your child. Contact information for all DPS schools, as well as specific details on how to learn more about individual schools through school open houses and other events, is located on pages 15-84 of this guide.

Academic Standards

Denver Public Schools has embraced the Colorado Academic Standards to

ensure students are equipped for college and careers in the 21st century. The standards have raised the bar in a thoughtful, comprehensive way to ensure all students receive a world-class education with the academic knowledge, language and skills they need to be successful in college, career and life.

Standards represent a shift in education to provide a consistent and clear understanding of what students are expected to learn at each grade level. The standards challenge learners to move beyond memorization and push them to think critically – to support their conclusions with evidence, to use technology effectively and to hear different perspectives. Providing the foundation for a curriculum, but not dictating how and what a teacher should teach, the standards provide the opportunity for teachers to cover subjects in greater detail and help students master critical skills, developing a deeper understanding of key concepts.

Transitioning to new standards also requires a shift to new assessments that accurately measure our students’ progress toward college and career readiness. Aligned to the standards, the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments have replaced the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) and are delivered online, replacing traditional paper and pencil tests.

We encourage parents to learn about the academic standards and engage in your child’s learning through conversations with your school’s principal and teachers. Visit https://standards.dpsk12.org for more information on the standards and how you can support your child’s learning.

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How to Choose a School

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Things to ConsiderDPS offers a variety of learning environments to help students succeed. Likewise, each child has different needs, interests, goals, and learning styles, and may benefit from certain features offered at particular schools. Please consider the followings programs and resources as you search for the right school for your child.

Understand the School Performance Framework:

Each year, DPS uses the School Performance Framework (SPF) to evaluate how well schools support student achievement. Every DPS elementary school that is included in the SPF is evaluated on five indicators. These indicators are:

› Academic Proficiency, or how well students perform on state assessments in a given year

› Academic Growth, or how much progress students show on state assessments from one year to the next

› Student Engagement, or how effectively a school engages and creates a connection with students as measured by attendance rates, student-satisfaction survey results and center-based program offerings

› Parent Satisfaction, as measured by parent satisfaction survey results and satisfaction survey response rate

› Enrollment Rates, which evaluate how well the school is meeting the needs of its students and families by measuring if students re-enroll in a school from one year to the next

SPF ratings:

Overall RatingSchools are awarded points for each indicator. Student Academic Growth is weighted the most heavily in determining a school’s rating. Growth is a particularly meaningful indicator because it applies equally to high-achieving and low-achieving kids – no matter the level at which a student starts the year, student academic growth tells us how much kids are learning from one year to the next. Based on the percentage of points scored on all indicators, schools receive one of the five overall ratings shown below.

DiSTiNGuiSHED: 80-100%

Schools rated “Distinguished” (blue) are exceeding district expectations and have very high ratings in both Academic Growth and Academic Proficiency.

MEETS ExPECTATiONS: 51-79%

Schools rated as “Meets Expectations” (green) are performing at the level that the district expects and have high ratings in either the area of Academic Growth or Academic Proficiency, or the school has good ratings in both areas.

ACCREDiTED ON WATCH: 40-50%

Schools that are indicated as “Accredited on Watch” (yellow) may not meet expectations in Academic Proficiency or in Academic Growth, or may be moderately below expectations in both areas.

ACCREDiTED ON PRiORiTY WATCH: 34-39%

ACCREDiTED ON PRObATiON: 0-33%

Schools that are indicated as “Accredited on Priority Watch” (orange) or “Accredited on Probation” (red) are significantly below expectations on both Academic Proficiency and Growth, and may be considered for redesign or turnaround. Both of these actions include intensive support for faster increases in student achievement.

Growth Rating Included in each school profile is its overall SPF rating and ranking (as described above), as well as the specific rating and ranking for Academic Growth rate, referred to as “Student Academic Growth” (described below).

ExCEEDS 80-100%

MEETS 51-79% APPROACHiNG 34-50% DOES NOT MEET 0-33%

Look for these rating symbols in each school profile

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORk RATiNGS

› OVERALL

DISTINGUISHED » 85 %

MEETS » 56 %

› STuDENT ACADEMiC GROWTH


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How to Enroll in a SchoolImportant information about the enrollment process

› All students are guaranteed a spot at their neighborhood boundary school. Within shared boundaries and enrollment zones, students are guaranteed a seat at one of the schools within the boundary or zone.

› If you want your child to attend your neighborhood boundary school, simply list it as your number-one preference on your SchoolChoice form.

› The SchoolChoice process enrolls students in their highest- preference school with available space. If you do not list your neighborhood school as your number-one preference on your SchoolChoice form, and your child is enrolled at one of your higher-preference schools, you will lose your guaranteed enrollment opportunity at your neighborhood boundary school.

› All students who are entering school for the first time, changing schools, or who have moved out of their neighborhood school’s boundary and want to continue attending that school need to complete a SchoolChoice form. You must complete an individual SchoolChoice form for every child.

› Generally speaking, students who are not enrolling in a new school do not need to complete a SchoolChoice form.

› All SchoolChoice forms must be submitted by January 30, 2015.

› Some schools may require additional enrollment steps, such as an audition or a home language questionnaire. Individual school enrollment requirements are listed within each school’s profile in this Enrollment Guide or on the SchoolMatch web tool online at http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org.

› SchoolChoice forms will be available in December 2014 at any DPS school or online at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

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How to Enroll in a School

Who needs to complete the SchoolChoice form?

› Any child who will attend a new school in the 2015-2016 school year.

› All students who would like to enroll in preschool or full-day kindergarten.

› Most children who will be entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade or ninth grade in the fall of 2015 will need to participate in SchoolChoice.

› Any students who are interested in choosing a different school for the 2015-2016 school year.

*Please note: Students who are not enrolling in a new school – for example, a 10th-grader continuing to 11th grade – do not need to complete a SchoolChoice form.

› According to the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program, students whose neighborhood school is designated as “Accredited on Priority Watch” (orange) or “Accredited on Probation” (red) on the School Performance Framework are eligible to attend a designated higher-performing school in their area. Eligible families will receive notification in December and must fill out the enrollment form included in their packet to participate. Families interested in learning more about NCLB should contact the NCLB office at (720) 423-3421.

Steps you and your student take

ResearchResearch DPS schools by reviewing this Enrollment Guide and online resources, by attending school fairs and/or by visiting schools of interest. For more information, see “Beginning your school search” on page 4.

PrioritizePrioritize your child’s top five school preferences and list them in order on the SchoolChoice form. Forms will be available in December 2014 at all DPS schools and at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

Some DPS schools may not have enough space available to accept all of the students who listed them as a top preference. By listing five schools on the SchoolChoice form, you will increase the likelihood of your child being enrolled in one of the schools you prefer.

Students may list their neighborhood boundary school – or any of the schools within their shared boundary or enrollment zone – as their top preference, list it as one of their top five preferences or not list it at all. If you want your child to attend your neighborhood boundary school, simply list it as your number-one preference on your SchoolChoice form.

SubmitComplete any supplementary enrollment requirements and submit them to your prioritized schools if they are required.

Submit your SchoolChoice form by January 30, 2015:

› Current DPS students may submit the form online through the DPS Parent Portal.

› Paper forms may be turned in at any DPS school, at the Choice and Enrollment Services office at 3131 N. Eliot St. (next to North High School) or at Z Place at 4800 Telluride St., Building 5.

Steps DPS takes

EnrollSchoolChoice will compare your student’s top five preferences with each school’s available space, district-wide prioritization (such as priority for neighborhood students and siblings, for example) and, in the few cases where applicable, other admissions requirements (interviews or auditions, for example). For schools with more interested students than available space, students will be randomly assigned a lottery number that will determine the order in which they are enrolled.

NotifyAll students will be awarded a seat at their highest-preference school with an available seat after the SchoolChoice tool takes into account the admissions priorities and available space at their five top-preference schools.

In March 2015, all students will be notified of the school in which they have been enrolled as well as any waitlist placements.

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DPS Elementary School ProgramsDPS offers a wide variety of schools and specialty programs designed to support your student’s unique interests, needs and learning style. To learn which DPS schools offer programs that interest you, review the school profiles in this guide, visit http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org or contact your schools of interest directly.

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Advancement Via individual Determination (AViD)AVID is a College Readiness System for elementary through post-secondary students designed to enhance teaching strategies and school-wide learning as well as prepare students for college and beyond. AVID strategies and the AVID Elective Class are implemented at more than 30 DPS elementary, middle and high schools.

American indian Program and Focus SchoolsAmerican Indian focus schools offer support services to American Indian students by bringing together students with a shared heritage and culture. Its goal is to increase the graduation rate of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Denver Public Schools. Contact the Department of Indian Education at (720) 423-2042 for more information.

Arts Focus Schools Arts focus schools incorporate the arts into daily or weekly curriculum and combine rigorous instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science with arts exploration.

Denver Health School-based Health Centers Denver Health School-Based Health Centers are clinics that any student can access for physical or other medical needs at no cost to the student.

Dual-Language ProgramsDual-language programs offer students the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate by providing curriculum in both English and a second language.

Expeditionary Learning Expeditionary Learning combines traditional instruction in core academic subjects with real-world projects and community service that support students in exploring the world outside of the classroom.

Fundamental AcademiesFundamental academies offer a traditional approach to learning that includes a strong focus on math, reading, writing, spelling, composition, grammar, discipline, and citizenship.

international baccalaureate (ib) Programs IB’s Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs provide a challenging curriculum that is both consistent and highly regarded around the world. IB schools focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while supporting students in fully exploring their home culture and language. IB instruction helps develop the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills that prepare students for success in a rapidly globalizing world. The IB program is offered at 9 DPS elementary, middle and high schools.

international Focus Schools International focus schools offer a unique curriculum that relates the classroom to the world as a whole. These schools encourage students to explore different cultures and international perspectives while developing skills that will help them to be successful in a rapidly globalizing world.

Montessori Programs Montessori is a method of observing and supporting the natural development of children in a self-directed learning environment. DPS Montessori programs focus on helping children develop creative, problem-solving, social, and time-management skills.

Science Focus Schools Science focus schools place a special emphasis on science and technology education through specialized teachers and curriculum.

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Preschool, Kindergarten and School Programs

Preschool in DPS for children ages 3 and 4

Preschool is an important building block in the academic experience of a student. Preschool helps young children develop mentally, socially and emotionally and prepares them to enter elementary school ready to learn. The DPS Early Education program provides quality half- and full-day preschool at more than 80 DPS schools. DPS preschool programs are designed to serve all students, including students with disabilities. All families wishing to enroll in preschool must submit a SchoolChoice form.

EligibilityStudents who turn 4 on or before October 1 are eligible for 4-year-old preschool programs. Students who turn 3 on or before October 1 are eligible for 3-year-old programs, which are offered at select DPS preschools. For more information about eligibility, please contact schools of interest directly, call the DPS Early Education Department at (720) 423-2678 or visit http://earlyeducation.dpsk12.org. Contact information for all DPS schools, including schools that provide preschool, is found on pages 15-84.

CostFamilies with children attending half- and full-day preschool pay tuition based on family size and income. Tuition discounts and scholarships are available. For more information about tuition rates, contact the Early Education Department at (720) 423-2678 or visit http://earlyeducation.dpsk12.org.

How do i enroll?Preschoolers follow the same SchoolChoice process as all DPS students. To learn more about the enrollment process, go to pages 6-7. For application requirements for specific schools, refer to pages 15-84.

Kindergarten in DPS for children age 5

Quality early education builds a strong foundation for academic success. DPS offers high-quality kindergarten programs that set students on a path to learning at a young age. Currently, the state funds half-day kindergarten for all students. As a result, half-day kindergarten is available to all children in Denver, free of charge, at every DPS elementary school. In addition, all elementary schools offer tuition-based, full-day kindergarten, and select schools offer Advanced Kindergarten. For a full list of elementary schools, along with contact information, refer to pages 15-84.

EligibilityAll students who turn 5 on or before October 1 are eligible for DPS half- or full-day kindergarten. DPS also offers an Advanced Kindergarten program at select schools.

For testing, application and location information for Advanced Kindergarten, contact the DPS Gifted and Talented Department at (720) 423-2056 or go to http://gt.dpsk12.org.

CostFamilies with children attending full-day kindergarten pay tuition based on family size and income. Tuition discounts and scholarships are available. For more information about tuition rates, contact the Early Education Department at (720) 423-2678 or visit http://earlyeducation.dpsk12.org.

How do i enroll?Kindergarteners follow the same SchoolChoice process as all DPS students. To learn more about the enrollment process, go to pages 6-7. For application requirements for specific schools, refer to pages 15-84.

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Denver Public Schools Foundation

Community Support to Help Every Child Succeed

As Denver Public Schools’ fundraising partner, the DPS Foundation exists to generate resources and support for programs that are proven to have significant and measurable impact on the lives of our students. Our programs help children succeed in the classroom, discover their talents outside of the classroom and stay on track to graduate prepared for college or career. We are all DPS!

Learn more about how you can support all DPS students and schools by visiting www.dpsfoundation.org.

Denver Scholarship Foundation

College. It’s Possible.

The Denver Scholarship Foundation makes college possible for thousands of DPS graduates each year.

Future Centers located inside 12 DPS high school campuses help seniors plan for college or technical school.

Scholarships are awarded to qualifying students who have attended a DPS high school for four years.

www.denverscholarship.org

FOUNDATIONINVEST IN OUR FUTURE

Transportation

To learn more about transportation services and eligibility, visit http://transportation.dpsk12.org or call DPS Transportation Services at (720) 423-4600.

Information about individual schools’ transportation is located in the school profiles section of this guide on pages 15-84.

DPS Transportation Services are provided based on Board of Education Policy EEAA.

To your neighborhood school:Elementary students receive transportation if they attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than one mile from the school.

If students live less than one mile from their attendance-area school, but their walk is defined as “hazardous,” they may receive transportation.

To a school in a Success Express Shuttle area:Students who live in Far Northeast or Near Northeast Denver, and who attend a school that participates in the Success Express shuttle program, are eligible for transportation.

To a magnet school or charter school:Students enrolled in magnet schools may receive transportation according to Board of Education policy.

Each charter school determines its own transportation policy. To learn more about a charter school’s transportation service, review the school profiles section of this guide on pages 15-84.

For a student with special needs:Special education programs at DPS are based on each student’s needs. Transportation is considered a related service for students with special needs who attend a neighborhood boundary

school or center-based program. For more information about transportation for a child with special needs, call Student Services at (720) 423-3437 or email [email protected].

For students taking advantage of No Child Left behind (NCLb):Students who take advantage of NCLB receive transportation to attend a higher- performing school. Students who are eligible for NCLB placement will be notified in December 2014.

Gifted and Talented Services

To learn more about Gifted and Talented services, please visit http://gt.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2056.

What is the purpose of Gifted and Talented services? Gifted and Talented services in DPS are designed for students whose demonstrated abilities, talents or potential for accomplishment are so exceptional that they require special resources to meet their needs. These students perform, or show the potential of performing, at remarkably high levels in intellectual, specific academic or creative areas when compared with others of their age and experience.

Who is eligible for Gifted and Talented services? DPS students in the top 10th percentile of the district are eligible for gifted services. Students are identified as needing Gifted and Talented services at each elementary and middle school based on multiple indicators. The criteria include achievement and ability data, creativity assessments, and recommendations from parents/ guardians, teachers, other students, or self-nomination. At least three criteria are needed for Gifted and Talented identification.

Where are Gifted and Talented services available? Every DPS school that includes grades one through eight offers in-school Gifted and Talented services and has a Gifted and Talented teacher who can provide more information about DPS- approved in-school plans. All children in grades one through eight who are identified as Gifted and Talented will receive an Advanced Learning Plan in their identified strength area(s). Charter schools are an exception; each charter school determines the specific Gifted and Talented support it will provide. Please contact your charter school of interest to learn more.

How do i enroll my child in Gifted and Talented services? Students in grades one through eight who are designated as Gifted and Talented will receive Gifted and Talented services at their school of attendance. No application or other supplemental enrollment steps are necessary. Charter schools are an exception; each charter school determines the specific Gifted and Talented support it will provide. Please contact your charter school of interest to learn more.

How do i learn more about specific services? Contact the elementary or middle school your child will attend to ask about its specific Gifted and Talented services or to get in touch with its Gifted and Talented teacher (availability varies at charter schools). Contact information for individual schools is located in the school profiles section of this guide on pages 15-84.


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Meeting Your Student’s NeedsAll students are unique and require personalized support to achieve success in school. DPS offers a wide variety of resources to create a supportive environment for your child.

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Highly Gifted and Talented Program (HGT)

To learn more about the Highly Gifted and Talented program, please visit http://gt.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2056.

What is the HGT program?The HGT program at DPS provides an educational option for students in grades one through eight whose extraordinary academic abilities are the most advanced (those in the top 3 percentile in at least two ability areas) and who may also have unique educational, emotional and social needs. The HGT program clusters students with teachers who are specially trained to meet their needs.

Where is the HGT program available?The HGT program is available at Carson, Cory, Edison, Gust, Lena Archuleta, Polaris at Ebert, Southmoor, and Teller elementary schools.

Who is eligible for the HGT program?The Gifted and Talented Department identifies students as HGT through an application process that takes place in the early fall. The process incorporates multiple indicators including achievement and ability data, as well as recommendations from parents/guardians, teachers, other students, or self-nomination. This process is different from in-school Gifted and Talented identification. Call (720) 423-2056 or visit http://gt.dpsk12.org for application information.

How do i enroll my child in an HGT program? In order to enroll a child in an HGT program, the child must participate in the annual application and testing process. If a child is identified as highly gifted, parents may include the HGT program at Cory, Edison, Gust, Lena Archuleta, Polaris at Ebert, Southmoor and/or Teller elementary schools on their SchoolChoice form. Please do not contact individual schools for HGT application information. Families will receive the best support by working directly with the Gifted and Talented Department.

English Language Acquisition (ELA)

To learn more about ELA services, please visit http://ela.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2040.

What are ELA services?Every student’s primary language is an asset that, combined with English-language skills, leads to success in school and life. English Language Acquisition (ELA) services support students who speak a language other than English. They are designed to help English-language learners achieve success in core subject areas while they learn English. ELA teachers are specially trained to teach English learners.

There are several different types of ELA services available at DPS schools, and the services offered vary by school. School staff is available to help parents under-stand which of these services will be best suited to the unique needs of their child.

Who is eligible for ELA services?Parents of all new students complete a form called the Home Language Questionnaire, which identifies the language or languages spoken by the student and his/her family. If a language other than English is spoken, your school will evaluate your child’s English-language proficiency and recommend services that best meet his/her needs. As a parent or guardian, you choose the services that you want your child to receive.

Where are ELA services available?Please contact your school to learn more about the ELA services it offers. For more information, visit http://ela.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2040.

How can my child receive ELA services?First, complete the Home Language Questionnaire. If your child is identified as an English-language learner, he/she is eligible for ELA services. Your school will provide you with a summary of your child’s ELA options, and you will be asked to complete a Parent Permission Form. This form determines the program in which your child will be placed. After placement, your child will be assessed to determine his/her specific instructional needs.

Special Education Services

To learn more about special education services, please visit http://sts.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-3437.

What are special education services?DPS schools provide special education services that are personalized to meet the needs of students with disabilities. In addition to instruction from specifically trained and licensed special education teachers and practitioners (including DHH and Vision), students with disabilities may receive support from paraprofessionals, nurses and mental health providers, as well as speech, language and motor therapists.

Who is eligible for special education services?A student’s eligibility for special education services is determined by a formal assessment process that uses eligibility criteria associated with specific disabilities. Within this evaluation process, families are provided with information regarding their child’s eligibility and options for services.

Where are special education services available? All DPS schools, including charter schools, provide special education that is based on a range of services. This includes mild to moderate support in traditional classrooms to more intensive support in center-based programs. Center-based programs are offered in select schools, according to students’ needs.

How do i access special education services?Students do not directly enroll in special education services. Instead, families participate in the process of evaluating their child’s eligibility and are informed of the services their child will receive once DPS completes the assessment. If you believe your child may qualify for special education services, contact the special education representative at your school of interest to schedule an assessment.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College

Denver Center for International Studies

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Wyatt Academy (C)Cesar Chavez (C)

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Quick-glance symbolsThe following pages contain school profiles with information regarding program offerings, performance, location, and contact information for each of our DPS elementary schools. The school profiles are organized by region. Look for these symbols to indicate which programs and resources are available at each school.

TransportationIn addition to the Transportation icon, the specific type of transportation offered by the school is indicated. Below are details associated with the major types of transportation:

› Standard – Elementary school students are eligible for Standard transportation if they attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than one mile from the school, or if their walk is defined as “hazardous.”

› Magnet – Magnet transportation is available to all students enrolled in a magnet program, regardless of where they live.

› Success Express – Success Express is a shuttle program that serves students enrolled in participating schools and who live in Far Northeast or Near Northeast Denver.

before- and After-School ProgrammingDenver Public Schools and partner organizations offer programs before and after school, on school holidays and breaks, and during the summer to provide students with a safe place to spend their time and provide students with

hands-on, enriching experiences to help support their academic and social-emotional growth and increase student engagement in their school.

breakfast Lunch Food and Nutrition Services provides made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch programs in many DPS schools. A number of schools offer breakfast in the classroom, after-school snacks, dinner programs, and meal service at no charge during the summer break. Breakfast is offered at no charge to students in all participating schools.

uniformSome schools within DPS have specific uniform or dress code requirements. There is not a district-wide uniform policy; please contact individual schools for more information.

English Language Acquisition ServicesThis symbol indicates that a school provides English Language Acquisition services. To learn which specific program is provided, please contact your school of interest directly.

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Principal: Sally Sorte Contact: (303) 574-1360 www.academy-360.org 12505 Elmendorf Place

Grades Served: ECE to 4 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 250

Learn More Open Houses: 12/16 & 1/13, 5-6 p.m. Tours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

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ACADEMy 360 is a health- and wellness-focused elementary school dedicated to developing students’ minds, bodies and characters so they may lead healthy and fulfilling lives in school, in college and beyond. Through both a project-based Expeditionary Learning curriculum and direct-instruction curricula in literacy and math, Academy 360 is committed to graduating every child at grade-level. Academy 360 looks forward to serving the diverse needs of each student – from gifted and talented, to students learning English as a second language, to students with special needs – so that each student may realize his or her unique potential.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Interventions • Lucy Calkins Writing

Singapore Math • Yoga • Tutoring • Expeditionary Learning

Health and Wellness Focus

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Principal: Ginger Conroy Contact: (720) 424-7300 http://dcisatford.dpsk12.org 14500 Maxwell Place

Grades Served: ECE to 5 innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 666

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-7300

Principal: Ray A. Mondragon Contact: (720) 424-4620 http://eba.dpsk12.org 5300 Crown blvd.

Grades Served: ECE to k Estimated Enrollment: 424


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ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMy is a Denver Public School designed to provide preschool and kindergarten students with the strongest possible foundation for academic success. Our principal, teachers and staff are experts in Early Childhood Education, and they are dedicated to helping every child acquire the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in elementary school and beyond. Escalante-Biggs Academy offers Early Childhood Education (ECE) through kindergarten for our affiliated schools. Visit http://eba.dpsk12.org for full information on affiliated schools and grades served.

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Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten

Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art

ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE

DCIS AT FORD Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) at Ford is a public school serving families in Far Northeast Denver. The school prepares every student for college, career and life. By graduation, every student will be multilingual, inter-culturally competent and prepared to lead in our increasingly complex world. From the earliest grades, DCIS at Ford combines academics, inter-cultural interaction, opportunities to travel and learn abroad, and the chance to become proficient in English and one other major world language. Some of DCIS at Ford’s ECE classes will be offered at Escalante-Biggs Academy.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Music • Technology

Leader in Me • Playworks • Summer Scholars • Chinese • Tutoring

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PRIORITY WATCH » 38% APPROACHING » 47%

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Principal: Charles babb Contact: (720) 424-2840 http://waller.dpsk12.org 21601 E. 51st Place

Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 931


Principal: Rachel Massey Contact: (720) 424-2740 http://howell.dpsk12.org 14250 E. Albrook Dr.



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FLORIDA PITT WALLER provides a comprehensive, well-rounded educational experience for students in Early Childhood Education through eighth grade. We believe all students can achieve and are committed to producing the best and brightest minds for the 21st century. Our goal is long-range, continuous improvement for students, staff and parents through a shared understanding of achievable academic success. Florida Pitt Waller is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Debate • Drama • Library

Music • Technology • Visual Arts • Tutoring

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

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FARRELL B. HOWELL offers an excellent, arts-integrated education with a focus on developing the whole child. Students benefit from a rigorous core curriculum integrated with vocal and instrumental music, visual and media arts, physical education, and technology. Grade levels are Early Childhood Education through eighth.

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AP Psychology (8) • Integrated Arts • Focused Interventions

Imagine Learning • Math Connects • Lights on After School

Honors Courses • Tutoring • PE





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Principal: Trina McManus (Jones) Contact: (720) 424-6710 http://greenvalley.dpsk12.org 4100 Jericho St.



Principal: Sara Alesandrini Contact: (720) 485-5172 http://www.highlineacademy.org 19451 E. Maxwell Place

Grades Served: ECE to 2 Charter School

Learn More Open Houses: 12/10, 1/22, 6 p.m. and 1/17, 10 a.m. Tours: First Thursdays, 8 a.m.

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HIGHLINE ACADEMy – GVR is a kindergarten through eighth grade, tuition-free, DPS charter school with a customized liberal-arts curriculum focused on academic, personal and civic excellence. Highline Academy utilizes Core Knowledge curriculum. We feature small classes, dedicated teachers and students from around the world. We are a community where academic achievement, personal growth and civic responsibility converge. Highline has out-performed district averages in all grade levels and content areas on state assessments.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Music • Core Knowledge Curriculum

REACH Character Education • Technology • Tutoring

GREEN VALLEy The Green Valley motto is “Every Child! Every Minute! Every Day!” We are committed to developing a community of lifelong learners who challenge themselves to excel by taking responsibility for their own learning. Our curriculum focuses on developing students to be prepared for college, which means that all students will demonstrate grade-level proficiency in every subject. Our collaborative and safe environment supports, respects, appreciates, and encourages everyone to succeed – students, staff, parents, and community.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Dance • Music • Technology

Math Tutoring for Grades 2-5 • Math in Focus • Extended Day

Extended School Year • Imagine It • Peace 4 Kids • Tutoring

ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE and MI Center-Based Program for Primary Grades





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Principal: Danielle D'Ascenzo Contact: (303) 307-1970 www.kippcolorado.org 5290 kittredge St.

Grades Served: 5 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 365

Learn More Contact: Dio Lovell, (303) 307-1970

Principal: Amy bruce Contact: (720) 424-9988 http://amesse.dpsk12.org 5440 Scranton St.



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KIPP MONTBELLO COLLEGE PREP KIPP’s mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character strengths necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. At KIPP, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college. KIPP middle school begins in fifth grade. KIPP Montbello College Prep is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

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PE • Rigorous and Standards-Based College-Prep Curriculum • Fine Art

Extended School Year • Daily Electives • Tutoring

School-Based Health Center • AN Center-Based Program

JOHN AMESSE is committed to the success of every child and provides multiple opportunities for students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade to reach their maximum potential. Inspired by highly qualified teachers and a nurturing and enriching environment, students at John Amesse strive to achieve high levels of academic success. Through the use of rigorous teaching practices, we are dedicated to continue to increase student achievement. At John Amesse, we work, learn, laugh, and succeed – together.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Fourth-Grade Math Enrichment

Reading Enrichment for K-3 • Accelerated Reading • Summer Scholars

Tutoring • ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE




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Principal: Lindsey Lorehn Contact: (720) 633-5254 www.kippcolorado.org Location to be determined


Learn More Contact: Lindsey Lorehn, (720) 633-5254

Principal: Salvador DiMarco Contact: (720) 424-9888 www.lenaarchuleta.com 16000 E. Maxwell Place

Grades Served: 1 to 5 Magnet School for HGT and Advanced kindergarten Estimated Enrollment: 614

To enroll in the HGT program, students must be identified by the district as being eligible for the magnet (HGT identified). Families interested in participating in the eligibility process must have submitted an HGT Application by October 3, 2014. To enroll in Advanced kindergarten, students must have submitted an Advanced kindergarten Application by October 3, 2014 and participate in the assessment process to determine eligibility.

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LENA ARCHULETA At Lena Archuleta Elementary, our focus is on building dreams. Teachers, parents, staff, and the community work together to lay a strong foundation of advanced academics and extra-curricular activities to ensure children succeed. We set high expectations and deliver exciting and challenging classes to help students develop a lifelong love of learning. Lena Archuleta only offers Advanced Kindergarten. For information on ECE and traditional kindergarten, please contact Escalante-Biggs Academy.

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Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Comprehensive Arts Program • Thinking Maps

Accelerated Reader • Advanced and High Achievers • Imagine Learning

Goldberg Reading Tutorial Program • Stand Out Math • Write from the Beginning

Intervention Specialists • IBM E-Mentor Program for Grade 5

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring

AN Center-Based Program for Intermediate Grades • Highly Gifted and Talented

KIPP MONTBELLO ELEMENTARy is a tuition-free, public charter elementary school that is part of the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a high performing charter network. KIPP Montbello Elementary teaches academic skills, cultivates character growth and empowers students on their journey to and through college. KIPP Montbello Elementary provides students with a joyful learning environment focused on character and social-emotional development. Our students engage in a rigorous and engaging college-preparatory curriculum and receive personalized instruction through teacher-led small groups and technology. Our extended school day and school year allow for students to experience more instructional time in literacy and math, in addition to time for physical education and Spanish. Our students will leave with the passion, skills and desire to be leaders and change the world.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Spanish





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Principal: Rachel Payne Contact: (720) 424-6630 http://greenwood.dpsk12.org 5130 Durham Court

Grades Served: 1 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 634


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MARIE L. GREENWOOD ACADEMyis dedicated to academic rigor and a high level of success. We offer a standards-based curriculum with an intense focus on reading, writing, science, and math, and are dedicated to closing the achievement gap. Our middle school program is among the top in DPS. Marie L. Greenwood Academy is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

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PE • Art • Dance • Drama • Music • Each One Teach One

Outdoor Education • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

Tutoring • Beacon School





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Principal: Merida Fraguada Contact: (720) 424-5820 http://marrama.dpsk12.org 19100 E. 40th Ave.



Principal: Nivan khosravi Contact: (720) 424-5740 http://maxwell.dpsk12.org 14390 E. bolling Dr.



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MAxWELL Jessie Whaley Maxwell had the belief that every student should have access to a high-quality education. At Maxwell Elementary, we are committed to ensuring that our students benefit from highly effective teachers. Our focus is targeted toward continuous school improvement through ongoing actions to increase student achievement, teacher development, parent and community engagement, and building a strong and purposeful culture. Some of Maxwell’s ECE classes are offered at Escalante-Biggs Academy.

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PE • Art • Music • Technology • Accelerated Reader • Spanish • Tutoring

ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE and AN Center-Based Program for Primary Grades

MARRAMA Elementary is an Early Childhood Education through fifth-grade school where individual success is paramount. Marrama grounds its instruction in rigorous academic standards and research-based instructional strategies targeted to each student’s strengths. We enhance our curriculum through hands-on learning, student presentations, field trips, and assemblies that validate the student-learning experience. Marrama focuses on Gifted and Talented programming in all grade levels. We integrate the arts and science to support the existing curriculum to enrich instruction and to support all students’ learning styles.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Band • Music

Orchestra • Technology • After-School Enrichment Classes • Art Shows

Book Clubs • Family Nights • Homework Club • Tutoring

MI-Sev Center-Based Program for K-5 • Science Focus








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Executive Director: Rob Clemens Chief Academic Officer: bree Goans Contact: (303) 712-2001 www.monarchm.com 4895 Peoria St.

Grades Served: k to 5 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 262

Learn More Open Houses: 12/8 & 1/13, 5-7 p.m. Tours: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Principal: Sara Gips Contact: (720) 424-5660 http://mcglone.dpsk12.org 4500 Crown blvd.



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MONARCH MONTESSORI Monarch Montessori’s vision is to prepare all students to excel in school and life. Our mission is to provide a challeng-ing academic program based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori. This method will support our students as they become “engaged learners today” and the “leaders of tomorrow.” A longer day and extended school year allow time for music, physical ed-ucation and Spanish classes during the regular school day. Rigor and high expecta-tions are combined with warmth and individual interest as children delight in hands-on learning, multi-age classes, and a morning three-hour work time. Differentiation of the curriculum is a natural component, since the teacher — trained to observe the child as their curiosity unfolds — guides each child’s exploration. Enrollment is open to all students, and siblings of currently enrolled students receive priority admission. Full-day kindergarten is tuition-based and mirrors the cost of district-run programs.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE

Montessori Curriculum Aligned to State Standards • Extended Day

Extended School Year • Spanish • Tutoring • Montessori

MCGLONE Elementary School, Montbello Center for 21st -Century Learning, serves neighborhood families from diverse cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds. Our staff teaches students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade, utilizing 21st-century teaching strategies and high-quality resources. We are committed to ensuring that all fifth-grade students transition to middle school with the academic language, technology and social skills they will need for success in middle and high school, college and careers. We have a focus on technology, with 1:1 laptops for grades 3-5, and intensive interventions, including math tutoring, for all fourth-grade students.

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Extended School Year • IRLA Reading • 6-Trait Writing

Math Tutoring for Grade 4 • Reading Tutoring for Grade 3 • Tutoring








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Principal: Lisa Mahannah Contact: (720) 424-5070 http://oakland.dpsk12.org 4580 Dearborn St.



Principal: Courtney Torres Contact: (303) 371-9570 www.omardblaircharter school.com 4905 Cathay St.


Learn More Open Houses: 10/14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 11/12 & 1/13, 7-8 p.m.; 12/8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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OMAR D. BLAIR The vision of Omar D. Blair Charter school is “Everyone Helping Everyone Grow.” At Omar D. Blair, we strongly believe that everyone, including staff, parents and the community, is responsible for helping our school grow so that we can provide a world-class education for all students. For kindergarten, Omar D. Blair only accepts students who are age 5 by October 1; no exceptions are given. Omar D. Blair is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Reading Plus • Math Score • Character Education

Art • Music • Technology • Open Court • Step-Up to Writing

Everyday Math (K-5) • Prentice Hall Math (6-8) • Delta Science (K-5)

Social Studies Alive • Discover Colorado • History Alive (8) • Tutoring

World Cultures and Geography (6-7) • Multi-Intensive K-2 Special Needs Program

MI Center-Based Program for Primary Grades

OAKLAND Elementary School is excited to provide the very best education to students in grades ECE-5 in the Montbello and Green Valley Ranch neighborhoods. We believe our innovative educational strategies and practices will dramatically impact the success of every student in our school. Every student, every day enters into our safe, challenging and respectful environment at Oakland Elementary School. Students learn to effectively communicate their creative and critical thinking in order to apply learning to everyday life. Students, teachers and families work together so all students achieve their best every day.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Summer Scholars • Art • Music

Technology • Daily tutoring (4)

MI-Aut Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

Primary and Intermediate Autism Program





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Director: Marc Waxman Contact: (720) 287-5100 www.soardenver.org 4800 Telluride St., building 4


All new students must attend New Student Orientation prior to beginning any of the enrollment paperwork. in addition, all SOAR families are required to complete a summer registration paperwork session. These sessions are held in July every year. Please contact the school for more information.

Learn More Tours: by appointment. Contact: Sonia Sisneros, (720) 287-5100

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SOAR Founded in 2010, SOAR is built on the premise that we should expect more from our public schools. SOAR is a public elementary charter school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities to students in Far Northeast Denver. SOAR offers an innovative, holistic approach to education that includes an extended school day, an academically engaging curriculum, a focus on the development of social and emotional competencies, and a deep commitment to the arts. At SOAR, all staff members are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children so that they, in turn, will grow into socially responsible citizens who will make a difference in the world.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Before and Aftercare • Art • Dance • Music

Social-Emotional Learning • Science • Social Studies

School-Based Health Center • Performing Arts • Science Focus


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Principal: Zachary Rahn Contact: (720) 424-9748 http://ashley.dpsk12.org 1914 Syracuse St.


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ASHLEy Elementary School provides all students with a rigorous liberal- arts education while nurturing the confidence and character necessary for students to achieve their goals and succeed in the 21st century. As Denver’s only 1:1 iPad school, all scholars have iPads that are used throughout the school day. Additionally, with a unique two-teacher model in classrooms, we strive to meet the individualized needs of all scholars through small group instruction and individualized attention. Scholars begin taking foreign language classes (Spanish and French) in ECE to begin learning language upon starting at Ashley. With a highly qualified staff and rigorous academic program, Ashley is an excellent elementary school option within DPS!

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Daily Afternoon Enrichment

Partnership with Denver School of the Arts • Spanish • French • Tutoring

Arts Focus • Fine Arts • Performing Arts • Science Focus





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Banneker Jemison STEM Academy

Barrett

Cole Arts & Science Academy

Columbine

Dora Moore

Downtown Denver Expeditionary School

Garden Place Academy

Gilpin Montessori Public School

Hallett Fundamental Academy

Harrington

High Tech Elementary School

Isabella Bird Community School

Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment

Odyssey School of Denver

Palmer

Park Hill

Pioneer Charter School

Polaris Program at Ebert

REACH

Roots Elementary

Smith Renaissance School

Stedman

Swansea

Swigert International School

Teller

University Preparatory School

Westerly Creek

Whittier

William Roberts

Wyatt Academy

Principal: Amy Green Contact: (720) 424-9530 http://barrett.dpsk12.org 2900 Richard Allen Court


Learn More Contact: Main office at (720) 424-9530

Principal: Tunda M. Asega Contact: (720) 542-8238 929 29th St.


Learn More Open Houses: 10/25, 1 p.m.; 12/18, 5 p.m.; 1/20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tours: Contact Ms. Clemons, (720) 876-8971

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BARRETT Elementary School is an Early Childhood Education through fifth-grade learning community. We provide a rigorous educational environment that meets the needs of our students, challenges their thinking, and motivates them to become self-directed learners. Teachers strive to identify each student’s learning level and provide the academic and social guidance needed to promote critical thinking and responsible learning. Barrett offers an extended school day, additional interventions for students who are struggling, and Spanish instruction in ECE and first grade. Barrett wants every student to have a well rounded education and provides art, music, PE, and technology weekly to students.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • Art • Library • Music

Technology • PE • Content-Area Interventions • Tutoring

MI-SEV Center-Based Program for Grades K-5

BANNEKER JEMISON STEM ACADEMy (BJSA) offers a core knowledge curriculum with a rigorous Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus. Instruction in non-STEM fields — language arts, social studies and the arts — will be characterized by a critical literacy approach. Instruction in science and mathematics will include project-based learning opportunities. Our mission is to prepare traditionally underserved students to be successful in competitive middle school academic programs with the goal of high school graduation and college matriculation by providing a quality elementary education in a culturally competent framework with a focus on STEM.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • Highly Gifted and Talented • Science Focus






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Principal: Jennifer Jackson Contact: (720) 423-9120 www.colecasa.org 3240 Humbolt St.



Principal: Jason krause Contact: (720) 424-8510 http://columbine.dpsk12.org 2540 E. 29th Ave.



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COLUMBINE Elementary School is a community school that serves a diverse student body. Our academic focus is reading. Teachers have high expectations for students’ academic and social growth and ensure standards-based instruction is offered to every student. Columbine offers Early Childhood Education through fifth grade.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Library • Music • Technology

Columbine Positive Behavior Program • Tutoring

Colorado Uplift Mentoring Program • First Tee Golf Program

Adult Literacy Classes • Grants-Supported Enrichment Programs

AN Center-Based Program for Intermediate Grades

COLE ARTS & SCIENCE ACADEMy (C.A.S.A.), located in the historic Cole building, provides Early Childhood Education through fifth-grade students in the Cole and Whittier neighborhoods with a quality education that focuses on student achievement, growth and high expectations. Learning at C.A.S.A. occurs in and through the arts and sciences. As an academy, we have created a place for excellence in education while working to incorporate creativity (arts) and inquiry (science) into every subject area.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Music • Technology

Visual Arts • Library • Fit Fun & Literacy • Tutoring


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DORA MOORE School provides a rich tradition of shared dedication and commitment to educational excellence in a stimulating, supportive learning environment for Early Childhood Education through eighth grade. Each student is valued for his or her great potential and is engaged in a rigorous curriculum that promotes effort, creativity, academic achievement, and high self-esteem. We inspire a lifelong love of learning and desire for self-development.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Humanities • Music

Dance • Technology • SOAR through Denver Parks and Recreation

Drama • Science Electives • Advanced Math Electives

Math and Reading Interventions • Tutoring





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Grades Served: ECE to 8 Magnet School for Grades 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 475


“Janus is proud to partner with DPS to advance the education of Denver’s children. We hope that Janus’ investment will support teachers with the best tools to deliver a personalized learning experience that ultimately lets every child succeed."Dick Weil, Janus Capital Group

Executive Director: Scott Mengel Contact: (720) 424-2350 http://ddeschool.org 1860 Lincoln St.


Learn More Tours: 11/3, 12/15, 1/20, 1/26, 9-10 a.m. and 1/12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Principal: Rebecca Salomon Contact: (720) 424-7220 http://gardenplace.dpsk12.org 4425 Lincoln St.



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GARDEN PLACE ACADEMyis an Early Childhood Education through fifth-grade school providing Transitional Native Language Instruction. We are committed to providing all students with a rigorous academic experience supported by a balanced arts program that includes visual, vocal, physical, and instrumental arts. As a community school, generations of our students and families are committed to school excellence and college, career and civic readiness.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • El Sistema: Violin • Viola • Choral

Cello • Youth Orchestra (ECE-5) • Visual Arts Program • Soccer for Success

OWL-Technology and Leadership • Reading Partners (Reading Tutoring)

Math Tutoring • Learning Garden • Shakespeare Club • Tutoring

Student Leadership Opportunities • ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

DOWNTOWN DENVER ExPEDITIONARy SCHOOL At Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, we believe that how children learn is just as important as what they learn. Our curriculum is designed around expeditions – interactive, hands-on projects that spark curiosity, promote active learning, encourage teamwork, build character, and capitalize on children's innate spirit of adventure. By undertaking comprehensive studies of real-world issues, students learn to make connections, understand diverse perspectives, develop conclusions, and generalize big ideas. We offer an emphasis on arts integration and extensive fieldwork opportunities with downtown cultural, environmental and business institutions.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Innovative Learning Facility

Before- and After-School Care and Enrichment (YMCA) • Expeditionary Learning

Whole Child Education (Academic, Emotional, Social and Physical)

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Principal: Charmaine keeton Contact: (720) 424-6070 http://hallett.dpsk12.org 2950 Jasmine St.

Grades Served: ECE to 5 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 434


Principal: kimberly Riggins Contact: (720) 424-7140 http://gilpin.dpsk12.org 2949 California St.


Learn More Open House: 1/10, 1-3 p.m. Tours: 10/7, 11/5, 12/12, 1/22.Contact the Main Office to schedule.

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HALLETT FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMy (formerly Knight) is a magnet school focused on a traditional, back-to-basics education. Hallett provides a rigorous academic environment that enhances and spotlights individual student responsibility. We offer Early Childhood Education and full-day kindergarten in addition to instruction for first- through fifth-grade students.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Library/Research

Music • Technology • Treasure Reading • Fit Fun & Literacy


ECE-Aut and ECE Model 1 Preschool Center-Based Program for ECE

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GILPIN MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOL provides Montessori education to students from age three through fifth grade. Our students work in a hands-on, multi-age learning environment anchored by an internationally successful Montessori curriculum that encourages development of a concrete foundation of knowledge about the diverse world we live in. Classrooms offer a structured learning environment where teachers present lessons that engage students to master new information and skills, and help students choose activities that stimulate their interests and abilities. Our school also emphasizes environmentally friendly practices and encourages sensitivity to and awareness about the world. Elementary classrooms hold daily class meetings to address student issues and concerns. We also offer tutoring and professional care after school.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Library • Music

Technology • Tutoring • Montessori

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Principal: Cynthia Miller Contact: (720) 424-6420 http://harrington.dpsk12.org 2401 E. 37th Ave.



Principal: Amy Gile Contact: (720) 424-2105 http://hightechelementary.dpsk12.org 8499 E. Stoll Place


Learn More Tours: Tuesdays, 9-9:30 a.m. Sign up at http://hightechelementary.dpsk12.org.

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HIGH TECH ELEMENTARy SCHOOL is committed to a rigorous, traditional academic experience that emphasizes learning as an interactive process focusing on the individual needs of students to ensure that all students succeed. Students will be immersed in the learning process through technology-enhanced exploration, discussion and reflection. Students will have daily access to technology to generate, reinforce and demonstrate their learning. High Tech is part of the Stapleton Elementary Shared Boundary.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Music • Technology

Library • Singapore Math • Math in Focus • Writing Alive • Imagine It

Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) • Peace 4 Kids

After-School Enrichment • Tutoring • Spanish

Extensions for Gifted and Talented in All Grades

ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE • Blended Learning

Technology-Enhanced Project-Based Learning

HARRINGTON Elementary School empowers students to become lifelong learners in a safe, respectful environment. We create a coherent and consistent academic program by building on our strengths and incorporating new, innovative ideas and techniques. At Harrington, “College is an Option” for every student. Grade levels include Early Childhood Education through fifth.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Beacon School • Playworks

Early Excellence Parent and Child Classes for Ages 0 to 4 • Tutoring





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Principal: Ryan kockler Contact: (720) 424-5380 http://montclair.dpsk12.org 1151 Newport St.


Learn More Tours: 11/6, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 12/11, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; 1/13, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Principal: Sonny Zinn Contact: (720) 423-9900 http://isabellabird.dpsk12.org 2701 North Lima St.


Learn More Tours: 10/21, 11/3, 1/7, 8:45-9:45 a.m. and 11/19, 12/10, 1/20, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

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MONTCLAIR SCHOOL OF ACADEMICS AND ENRICHMENT Designed to provide students with a strong foundation in all content areas, the Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment also encourages creative thought and collaborative work. Numerous enrichment opportunities are provided throughout the school year, ranging from field trips to guest speakers, and assemblies to student-designed learning clusters. We also have full-time art, music and physical education teachers. Our highly qualified faculty maintains high expectations for all students and strives to provide learning opportunities that are meaningful and enriching to all. It is our goal to get all students to dream big!

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Library • Music • Technology

Early High Strides Program • Math Groups • Enrichment Clusters • Tutoring

YMCA After-School Programs • Innovation Based on Academics and Enrichment

ISABELLA BIRD COMMUNITy SCHOOL Our mission at Isabella Bird Community School (IBCS) is to provide our diverse learners with a compassionate, intellectually stimulating, vigorous learning experience that ensures their well-being, engagement, academic and personal success, and contribution as global citizens. Our heart-centered, inclusive, service-learning, and environmentally sustainable school practices provide an exceptional and holistic educational experience for our students from ECE to fifth grade, and lay a strong foundation for and commitment to higher education. Students at IBCS will be academically prepared, socially and environmentally responsible, culturally sensitive, and personally-fulfilled lifelong learners. IBCS is part of the Stapleton Elementary Shared Boundary.

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Theater/Performance • Compassionate Communications

Constructivist Approach • Fully Inclusive Programming • Kaleidoscope Corner

Spanish • Tutoring • Fine Arts • Performing Arts • Newcomer Center







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Principal: Marcia Fulton Contact: (303) 316-3944 www.odysseydenver.org 6550 E. 21st Ave.


Learn More Open Houses: 12/18, 12/23, 1/11, 1/22, 9:30 a.m. and 12/16, 1/20, 6:30 p.m.

Principal: Paula D. bieneman Contact: (720) 424-5000 http://palmer.dpsk12.org 995 Grape St.

Grades Served: ECE to 5 Magnet School for Advanced kindergarten Estimated Enrollment: 333

To enroll in Advanced kindergarten, students must have submitted an Advanced kindergarten Application by October 3, 2014 and participate in the assessment process to determine eligibility. Please contact the Gifted and Talented Department for more information.


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PALMER Elementary is a small school conveniently located in central Denver near Rose Medical Center. Palmer offers a variety of programs to fit every style of learning, and prides itself on the ability to teach to individual academic levels. Palmer is very diverse, with more than 12 different languages represented.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Advanced Kindergarten

Art • Dance • Technology • Reading and Math Interventions

Colorado Uplift • Scratch Kitchen • Second Step • CATCH • Tutoring

ECE Model 1 and ECE-Aut Center-Based Programs for ECE

Personal Success Factors Pilot • Personalized Learning Pilot

ODySSEy SCHOOL OF DENVER is a dynamic Expeditionary Learning community dedicated to fostering each child’s unique potential and spirit of adventure through exemplary standards of character, intellectual achievement and social responsibility. We draw our direction and strength from Expeditionary Learning Design Principles. The curriculum is designed around rigorous, purposeful, project-based learning expeditions tied to the Common Core State Standards. A student’s learning experience includes a focus on reading and writing through literature, a rigorous math program, computers to develop research and critical-thinking skills, fine arts, documentation of students’ work through portfolios, regular out-of-school fieldwork, and adventures with environmental education.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • After-School Enrichment Classes

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Principal: Richard barrett Contact: (303) 329-8412 www.pioneercharter.org 3230 E. 38th Ave.



Principal: Tonda Potts Contact: (720) 424-4910 www.parkhillelementary.org 5050 E. 19th Ave


Learn More Open Houses: 11/19, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. Tours: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Contact the school at (720) 424-4910 to schedule.

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PIONEER CHARTER SCHOOL is an Early Childhood Education through eighth-grade charter school in northeast Denver committed to creating an environment that nurtures each child and develops them as responsible members of our community. Our mission is to develop the academic potential and personal character of each student through academically rigorous, content-rich educational programs with an emphasis on health, nutrition and physical fitness. Our objectives are excellence and equity in education. Pioneer is fully committed to helping students master core academic disciplines and develop a strong moral character in preparation for high school, college and life.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Core Knowledge

The College First Program (ASCENT) • Tutoring

PARK HILL is an Early Childhood Education through fifth-grade public school focused on providing a broad and rigorous education to prepare a diverse community for college and ambitious life pursuits. Park Hill is committed to the academic achievement of all students, retains a hard-working and dedicated staff of teachers and administrators, and has a large volunteer base made up of parents and community members to ensure community connections. Our goal is to improve writing performance across all content areas by incorporating rigorous thinking and tasks. Our partners include the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science for science standards. We also partner with the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of Wyoming to reduce class sizes with teacher candidates and student teachers.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Library • Music

Technology • Kaleidoscope Corner • PM Kadoodles for ECE • Tutoring









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Principal: karin Johnson Contact: (720) 424-7860 http://polarisprogram. dpsk12.org 410 Park Ave. West

Grades Served: k to 5 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 332

To enroll in the HGT program, students must be identified by the district as being eligible for the magnet (HGT identified). Families interested in participating in the eligibility process must have submitted an HGT Application by October 3, 2014. Please contact the Gifted and Talented Department for more information.

Learn More Tours: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Contact the school at (720) 424-7860 to schedule.

Principal: Christine Ferris Contact: (720) 446-8927 www.reachpk5.org 940 Fillmore St.


Learn More informational Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month. Visit www.reachpk5.com for more information.

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REACH The mission of REACH is to provide an inclusive ECE to fifth- grade school in Near Northeast Denver in which educators and families “Reimagine Excellence for All in a Community with Heart.” Our mission is to help every child at REACH to thrive. For some children that may mean help in learning English, for others that may be the opportunity to read books far above their grade level, and for others it may mean they need some specialized supports. At REACH, all of us – educators and families – work together to make sure every student can become their best self.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Music • Art

Drama • Tutoring

POLARIS PROGRAM AT EBERT Just as the North Star was a beacon for explorers to a new world, Polaris guides its students through an exceptional arts-integrated curriculum for gifted learners. Polaris at Ebert, located on the northeast edge of downtown Denver, is Denver Public Schools’ free-standing magnet school solely dedicated to meeting the needs of elementary-aged highly gifted and high-achieving students. Committed to providing an education of academic excellence, the Polaris program fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. The curriculum offers a rigorous interdisciplinary study in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while incorporating art, music, physical education, and technology. Focused on the well-being of the whole child, Polaris aims to support and nurture lifelong learning.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Drama • Library • Technology

Vocal Music • Kaleidoscope Corner • Highly Gifted and Talented • Montessori

Arts-Integrated Magnet School for Highly Gifted and Talented







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Principal: Emily El Moudaffar Contact: (720) 424-4000 http://smith.dpsk12.org 3590 Jasmine St.



Principal: Jon Hanover Contact: (720) 724-6841 www.rootselementary.org Location to be determined


Learn More Contact: Jill Carty, (718) 964-7857

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SMITH RENAISSANCE SCHOOL At Smith Renaissance School, our mission is to ensure that Every Child Succeeds. We are committed to differentiating instruction to meet the needs of each of our students and designing lessons that are meaningful and applicable to children. Our school values extracurricular activities and the integration of technology and arts into the core curriculum. We offer extraordinary expertise and resources to support families as students learn English while maintaining their native language skills. With families, we work to promote critical-thinking skills that can be applied to academic and social situations. Our vision is that each child enters middle school performing well in core academic areas, and that their elementary school experiences are some of the most positive and happiest moments of their lives!

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Dance • Drama

Music • Technology • Fundations • Imagine Learning • Origo Math and Math Navigator

Six-Minute Solutions • Voyager • Why Try • Wilson Tutoring

AN Center-Based Program for Primary Grades

ROOTS ELEMENTARy puts students at the center of their education. Every student has a personal learning plan developed collaboratively with a learning coach so they are always challenged but never too overwhelmed. By the time a student graduates they will have years of experience setting their own goals and making decisions about how to spend their time and use their resources to achieve them. When combined with rigorous core instruction, this prepares our graduates not only to succeed in college, but lead in the world beyond. Visit www.rootselementary.org for a sneak peek!

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Tutoring

Arts Focus • Fine Arts • Performing Arts • Highly Gifted and Talented

Science Focus




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Principal: Melissa Peterson Contact: (720) 424-3800 http://stedman.dpsk12.org 2940 Dexter St.




Principal: Gilberto Muñoz Contact: (720) 424-3630 http://swansea.dpsk12.org 4650 Columbine St.



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SWANSEA The Swansea community will unite to empower all students to become lifelong learners, have the resilience and confidence to realize their dreams, celebrate diverse perspectives and cultures, and be college and career ready for the 21st century.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • Art • Music • Technology • PE

Imagine Learning • El Sistema Music Program • Integrated Nutrition

Education Program (INEP) • Denver Urban Gardens • Drama Club

Estrellas de Swansea Choir • Summer Scholars • Tutoring

ELL Focus School • TNLI Zone School

STEDMAN is an Early Childhood Education through fifth-grade elementary school, educating students in English and Spanish. We offer Advanced Kindergarten, as well as a Highly Gifted and Talented program for grades 1-5. Stedman offers classes in English and Spanish for all grades.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Dance

Drama • Music • Technology • Lights on After School Programs • Tutoring

Summer Scholars After-School Tutoring and Summer Program








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Principal: Jessica Downs Contact: (720) 424-3560 http://teller.dpsk12.org 1150 Garfield St.

Grades Served: ECE to 5 Magnet School for HGT Estimated Enrollment: 461


Learn More Tours: Fridays, 9 a.m.

Principal: Elizabeth Tencate Contact: (720) 424-4800 http://swigert.dpsk12.org 3480 Syracuse St.


Learn More Contact: krystie Warlum, (720) 424-4800

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TELLER is a diverse school with a Highly Gifted and Talented program. Located in the heart of Congress Park, we serve Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. We have talented staff and committed parents who work hard to make Teller a wonderful place to send your child.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Drama • Library

Technology • Leveled Literacy Intervention

Lindamood-Bell Reading Programs • LMB Reading Intervention

Kaleidoscope Corner • PEAK • Destination ImagiNation • Tutoring


Highly Gifted and Talented Integrated Magnet Program

SWIGERT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL aims to develop knowledgeable, inquisitive and compassionate young people through a collaboration of students, teachers and parents. Swigert is dedicated to providing a challenging and exceptional academic environment through the integration of the International Baccalaureate Programme, while helping each child reach his or her potential. To supplement core classroom learning, Swigert offers art, music, Spanish, and physical education. Swigert is part of the Stapleton Elementary Shared Boundary.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Constructivist Approach

Singapore Math • Math in Focus • Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish

Project Lead the Way Launch CTE Program • International Baccalaureate









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UNIVERSITy PREPARATORy SCHOOL Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every kindergarten through fifth-grade student for a four-year college degree. At University Prep, college starts in kindergarten. School highlights include: tuition-free kindergarten, longer school day and year, three hours of daily literacy instruction, 90 minutes of math instruction, structured learning environment, and free transportation within Near Northeast Denver.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • DreamBox Math • EnVision Math

Everyday Counts • Destination Success Reading • Reading Mastery

Writers Workshop • Tutoring





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Principal: David Singer Contact: (303) 292-0463 www.uprepschool.org 2409 Arapahoe St.


Learn More Tours: by appointment. Contact the school at (303) 292-0463, ext. 109 to schedule.

“United Airlines is proud to support DPS and its annual Shakespeare Festival. We know that the future leaders of our workforce are in our classrooms today and we value the work that DPS educators are doing for the youth of Denver.” Amy Shaughnessy, United Airlines

Principal: Jai Palmer Contact: (720) 424-3040 http://whittier.dpsk12.org 2480 Downing St.


Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-3040 or visit http://whittier.dpsk12.org

Principal: Jill Corcoran Contact: (720) 424-3160 http://westerlycreek.dpsk12.org 8800 E. 28th Ave.


Learn More Tours: First Tuesday, Third Friday (Oct.-May), 9:15-10:15 a.m.

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WHITTIER Founded in 1883, Whittier has a long history of providing a quality education for the children of northeast Denver. Whittier provides an innovative and rigorous instructional program that explicity targets state standards and implements best practices on research. The goal at Whittier is to prepare students for the academic rigor necessary for future employment opportunities requiring a college education. We are a diverse community of students and staff, and we welcome all students to experience the Whittier way.

PROGRAMS:


Playworks • Summer Scholars • Reading Intervention • Tutoring

WESTERLy CREEK serves a close-knit community in the heart of the Stapleton neighborhood. Our highly qualified teachers are dedicated to the intellectual and social growth of our students, and to inspiring lifelong learning. Our curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and includes literacy, Everyday Math, TRACKS Science, and social studies. We serve Early Childhood Education (ECE) through fifth grade, with tuition-based ECE and full-day kindergarten. Westerly Creek is part of the Stapleton Elementary Shared Boundary.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Drama • Literacy

Music • Platoon Instructional Program • Choir

After-School Enrichment Classes • Kaleidoscope Corner • Tutoring









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Principal: Patricia Lea Contact: (720) 424-2640 http://billroberts.dpsk12.org 2100 Akron Way

Grades Served: ECE to 8 Magnet School for Advanced kindergarten Estimated Enrollment: 801



Principal: Joe Taylor Contact: (303) 292-5515 www.wyattacademy.org 3620 Franklin St.


Learn More Open Houses: 11/5 and 12/3, 5:30-7 p.m. Contact: Veronica Canto, (303) 292-5515, ext. 2276

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WyATT ACADEMy (formerly Wyatt-Edison Charter School) brings an abundance of resources to help ensure that all students are challenged and prepared to succeed in a great high school, college and beyond. We are a learning community united by great teaching, high academic standards and rigorous accountability. At Wyatt Academy, we are committed to educating the whole child by developing advanced literary, mathematic and social skills, as well as offering a robust specials program. We ensure that our daily practices are aligned with the needs of our community, and we value and incorporate family input into our daily work. Families who engage with our school and get involved with our mission see dramatic gains in their children’s achievement. We would love to welcome you to the Wyatt family!

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Drama (K-5) • Health • Art (6-8)

Wednesday Early Release for Project-Based Learning • Tutoring

Daily Movement Program • MindUP Social and Emotional Learning Skills Program

Challenge Day Leadership Program (8) • Arabic • Spanish • Honors Courses

WILLIAM ROBERTS William (Bill) Roberts serves students in Early Childhood Education (ECE) through eighth grade with a rigorous academic curriculum. Bill Roberts is a creative, safe and dynamic community of learners that nurtures and educates the whole child. Our staff, in partnership with our supportive parents, provides students with challenging and innovative learning opportunities through exploring the arts, educating for character, and fostering critical thinking – all essential for success in our changing world. Middle school students benefit from a tightly knit community of critical thinkers where students feel valued and are held to high academic and social expectations, preparing them for the future. This contributes to Bill Roberts’ ranking among the highest achieving DPS middle schools for academic growth. Bill Roberts is part of the Stapleton Elementary Shared Boundary and the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Shared Boundary for grades 6-8.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Art

Drama • Music • Spanish • Technology • Service Learning Projects

Field Experiences for Grades 6-8 • Kaleidoscope Corner









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Principal: Araceli D. O'Clair Contact: (720) 424-4370 http://sandovalmatters.org 3655 Wyandot St.


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ACADEMIA ANA MARIE SANDOVAL offers a blended Montessori and Dual Language education for a diverse community, from Early Childhood Education through sixth grade. Our goal is to foster lifelong learners guided by a love of learning, interest and appreciation for other cultures and a desire to create a peaceful world. We provide an equitable and high-quality education that encourages academic success, global awareness and independent thinking.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Library • Music

Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish • Tutoring • Dual Language • Montessori





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Brown International Academy

Bryant-Webster Dual Language

Centennial

César Chávez Academy Denver

Cheltenham

Colfax

Columbian

Cowell

DCIS at Fairmont

Eagleton

Edison

Escuela Tlatelolco

Fairview

Greenlee

Newlon

Trevista at Horace Mann

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Principal: Myrella Goff Contact: (720) 424-9590 http://barnum.dpsk12.org 85 Hooker St.



Principal: Veronica Maes Contact: (720) 424-9470 http://beachcourt.dpsk12.org 4950 beach Court



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BEACH COURT Be Yourself, Be Extraordinary at Beach Court Elementary. At Beach Court, your child will be confident in who they are today while gaining the knowledge and experiences that will shape them into who they’ll become tomorrow. We offer a rigorous, standards-based academic program that prepares every student for outstanding opportunities in middle and high school, college and careers. Our caring and friendly teachers embrace the unique individual in all students, and support them in realizing their dreams. Beach Court proudly provides intensive support in math and literacy, including native-language instruction that supports Spanish-speaking students in learning English while mastering knowledge and skills in all core subjects. To develop well-rounded, lifelong learners, we offer cutting-edge technology and a wide variety of the specials and before- and after-school programs kids love. Come be part of the Beach Court family!

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Leveled Literacy Intervention • Descubriendo la Lectura • Reading Recovery

Voyager • Athletic Club • Homework Club • Tutoring

BARNUM Elementary is a widely diverse urban school located in the Barnum neighborhood in West Denver. Barnum offers Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Services include English Language Acquisition, technology, library media, drama, physical education, music, and special education (mild, moderate).

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE







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Principal: Pam Liñan Contact: (720) 424-9170 http://bryantwebster.dpsk12.org 3635 Quivas St.



Learn More Tours: Tuesdays (Nov.-Jan.), 9-10 a.m.

Principal: Lynn Heintzman Contact: (720) 424-9250 http://brown.dpsk12.org 2550 Lowell blvd.



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BRyANT-WEBSTER DUAL LANGUAGE ECE-8 SCHOOL provides a rigorous, standards-based curriculum designed to enable students to become bilingual, bi-literate, and college and career ready. We focus on educating the whole child, offering a strong, balanced academic program which includes art, music, physical education, and technology in a warm, nurturing environment that values the traditions of our students’ families and cultures.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • ALEXS Math • Art • First in Math

Leveled Literacy Intervention • Music • Pasaporte • Passport

Six-Minute Solution • Small-Group Needs-Based Interventions

Technology • Wilson Reading System • Science Fair • Spanish • Tutoring

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BROWN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMyAt Brown, we foster the growth of internationally minded people and create positive attitudes about learning. As an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, our curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child – in the classroom and in the world outside. By exploring themes of global significance, aligned with the Common Core State Standards, we deliver a strong academic core curriculum, while providing a nurturing environment for developing the whole child.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Dance • Library Skills

Music • Technology • Visual Arts • Accelerated Reader

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Curriculum • Open Court Reading

Writing Alive • Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish • Tutoring

MI and AN Center-Based Programs for Intermediate Grades

International Baccalaureate • Indian Focus








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Principal: Laura Munro Contact: (720) 424-8900 http://centennial.dpsk12.org 4665 Raleigh St.


Learn More Open Houses: 10/10, 12/12, 9-10 a.m. and 11/14, 1/9, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Principal: kamini Patel Contact: (303) 455-0848 www.cca-denver.org 3752 Tennyson St.


Learn More Tours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact school at (303) 455-0848 to schedule.

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CéSAR CHáVEz ACADEMy DENVER is located in northwest Denver and is a public, tuition-free charter school serving the needs of kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The mission of César Chávez Academy Denver is to prepare Denver’s children for success as young scholars, citizens of the world and community leaders by providing them with an ambitious academic program in a supportive and challenging learning environment.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Middle School Dance • Technology

9-Minute Guided Reading Program • Core Knowledge • Saxon Math

Middle School Keyboarding and Computer Competency • Reading Street

Pearson Publishing • Step-up to Writing • Extended Day

Extended School Year • Small-Group Instruction by Paraprofessionals

Spanish • Honors Courses • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring

CENTENNIAL is an Expeditionary Learning school that energizes student motivation and engagement through high-level tasks and active roles in the classroom. Centennial uses projects to connect students to real-world audiences and encourages them to care and contribute to the world around them. Teachers at Centennial set clear expectations for respect and responsibility, teamwork and contribution, and commitment to high-quality work. Our school builds a culture where students feel safe and respected and are pushed to be their best selves. Centennial staff trust students with deep cognitive challenges and important responsibilities. Centennial prepares all students to be leaders.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Music • Expeditionary Learning

21st-Century Learning Center • Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish • Tutoring

MI-SEV Center-Based Program for Grades K-5 and ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE








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Learn More Tours: 11/19, 9 a.m.; 12/5, 1 p.m.; 1/17, 10 a.m.

Principal: Dr. kalpana (kal) Rao Contact: (720) 424-8810 http://cheltenham.dpsk12.org 1580 Julian St.



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COLFAx Elementary is a neighborhood school that puts children first so they can grow and excel. We teach Early Childhood Education through fifth grade, with instruction in English and Spanish. Our curriculum and after-school programs are designed to meet the needs of our students and community. Parents and community members are welcomed and encouraged to become a part of our learning team.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Computer Lab • Visual Arts

Vocal Music • Dance • Library • Yoga • 21st-Century Learning Center

Fit Fun & Literacy • Open World Learning • Tutoring


CHELTENHAM Elementary is a neighborhood school serving northwest Denver families. We provide a well-rounded education that develops our students into thoughtful and productive citizens. Our staff works to create an environment in which all students can thrive, and where students’ critical thinking skills are nurtured through challenging yet supported instruction. Offering technology, dance, art, and music, we seek to tap the variety of talents children possess. Our teachers are experienced educators who are committed to meeting the needs of all of their students, while instilling a love of learning through engaging instruction. We value the linguistic and cultural diversity of our school community, and families and parents are welcomed into Cheltenham to celebrate and support the achievements of their children.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Music • Technology • Visual Arts

Tutoring • AN Center-Based Program







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Learn More Student-led Tours: 12/5, 9-11 a.m. and 12/11, 1-3 p.m.

Principal: Rebecca Zachmeier Contact: (720) 424-8300 http://cowell.dpsk12.org 4540 W. 10th Ave.



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COWELL Elementary serves students in a friendly, positive learning environment from Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. State tests show our students’ academic growth in reading, writing and math continues to be above average. Our instructional and behavioral approaches are consistent school-wide and provided by an excellent teaching staff. Cowell operates under the Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) model, in which students begin studying in their native language and transition toward English proficiency during their time in the elementary years.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Library

Literacy and Math Intervention • Music • Technology

21st-Century Learning Center • Annual Talent Show • Concerts

Fit Fun & Literacy • School Play • SCORES Soccer • Tutoring • Indian Focus

COLUMBIAN Elementary is a community where children and families want to be! As the first DPS Model for Renaissance Learning school, we offer a positive learning environment, support academic achievement with rigorous instruction in all content areas, and provide special classes in art, music, physical education, library, and technology. We offer full-day Early Childhood Education through fifth grade.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Music

Accelerated Reader • Student Leadership • Lights on After School

Tutoring • MI Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

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DCIS AT FAIRMONT As the elementary campus for DCIS on 6th Avenue, Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) at Fairmont focuses on developing a strong early foundation for students in global competency. The four international studies domains of Investigating the World, Recognizing and Weighing Perspectives, Communicating Ideas, and Taking Action provide the channel for our students to achieve the highest proficiencies tested by district and state exams. Students’ intercultural experiences in the school’s programming give them confidence in their own development and adaptability to a world of opportunity, and prepare them for advanced engagement when they matriculate to DCIS in the sixth grade.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Cultural Learning Projects

Library Services • Music • Mandarin • Tutoring • Indian Focus

MI-SEV and ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program • International Focus





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Principal: Lee Rains Thomas Contact: (720) 424-7930 http://eagleton.dpsk12.org 880 Hooker St.



Principal: Sally Whitelock Contact: (720) 424-7780 http://edison.dpsk12.org 3350 Quitman St.

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EDISON Elementary is committed to being a collaborative learning community where rigorous academics and character education ensure the development of the whole child. We design learning experiences to meet the unique learning needs of each student so that all of our children develop 21st-century skills in critical thinking and reasoning, information literacy, self-direction, collaboration, and intervention/innovation. We celebrate curiosity and creativity in the development of lifelong learners.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • Advanced Kindergarten

PE • Art • Library/Technology • Music • Accelerated Reader

Kaleidoscope Corner • MI-Aut Center-Based Program for Primary Grades

Highly Gifted and Talented

EAGLETON Elementary offers a standards-based education for students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Literacy is a priority at Eagleton; we are committed to ensuring students become successful readers and writers. In addition, we provide a progressive mathematics curriculum and Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) to qualified English-language learners. Eagleton collaborates with the Stanley British Primary Teacher Preparation program and many of our classrooms have full-time interns working with each mentor teacher.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Accelerated Reader • Music

Thinking Maps • Write from the Beginning • 21st-Century Learning Center

Boy Scouts • Denver SCORES • Fit Fun & Literacy • Girls Inc.

Gardening and Nutrition • Keyboard Club • OpenWorld Learning


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Principal: Nita Gonzales Contact: (303) 964-8993 http://escuelatlatelolco.org 2949 N. Federal blvd.



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FAIRVIEW Elementary offers an excellent, traditionally focused curriculum for Early Childhood Education through fifth grade, including an Integrated Preschool of 3- and 4-year-olds. Our rigorous academic program is infused with purposefully selected core content, as well as art, music and physical education. We provide an excellent teaching staff, committed to student achievement. Families benefit from close community connections throughout the neighborhood and ongoing home visits.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art

Music • Dance • Tutoring

ECE Model 1 and Preschool Center-Based Program for ECE and MI Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

ESCUELA TLATELOLCO is a year-round, experiential school whose academic programs are enhanced with indigenous Mexicano/Chicano history and culture. High expectations and a project-centered, interdisciplinary curriculum challenge students to stay in school and prepare for higher education. On-site college courses are offered through a partnership with the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University and Regis University.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Spanish

Concurrent Enrollment • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring • Fine Arts

Dual Language • Expeditionary Learning • Montessori








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NEWLON is located in northwest Denver as part of the west Barnum neighborhood. Newlon is a Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) school where students whose first language is Spanish receive instruction that supports them in acquiring English-language skills. Newlon is proud to serve an increasingly diverse community, and there are now five languages spoken within our school. Newlon is also proud to be a 21st-Century Learning Center, through which we are happy to serve students and families with 12 hours of after-school programming each week. For the first time, Newlon will also be able to provide similar programming during the summer. Newlon serves more than 540 students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Newlon is a recipient of the Colorado Department of Education 2013 Centers of Excellence Award.

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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) • Response to Intervention

21st-Century Learning Center • Fit Fun & Literacy • Tutoring

GREENLEE Elementary offers Early Childhood Education (ECE) through fifth grade. In recent years, Greenlee underwent transformation, including reconfiguring from an ECE-8, incorporating new leadership and staff, and adopting an integrated approach to literacy and core content curriculum. We offer full-day ECE and kindergarten programs, along with native-language instruction and support for all grade levels.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Comprehensive Literacy Model

Descubriendo la Lectura • Reading Recovery • Tutoring








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Grades Served: ECE to 5 innovation School, Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 403


Learn More Open Houses (held at 4250 Shoshone St.): 11/14, 12/17, 1/28, 8:15-9:30 a.m. and 1/13, 5-6 p.m. Contact: kris DeForest, (720) 424-3389

Principal: LaDawn baity Contact: (720) 423-9800 http://trevista.dpsk12.org 4130 Navajo St.


Learn More Tours: Last Friday, 9-10 a.m. and by appointment. Contact: kristin beattie, (720) 423-9829

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VALDEz Something powerful happens when things come together. Especially when those things are unique, cherished and wonderfully diverse—like languages and cultures, families and communities. At Escuela Valdez, our strong dual-language program helps students of all backgrounds realize their full potential by becoming bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish, exploring and celebrating diverse cultures and heritage, and advancing achievement in all academic areas. Sound like the best of both worlds? It is!

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish

Tutoring • Dual Language • Montessori

TREVISTA AT HORACE MANN is a neighborhood school serving the families of the northwest Denver communities. We offer a unique academic model in which the principal and staff are responsible for academic excellence and a nurturing, child-centered environment. Trevista has assistant principals for our elementary and middle school, as well as student- and family-liaison support at each level. Trevista’s teachers are among the best in education and collaborate to provide a rich, engaging and rigorous learning environment. Technology is integrated with interactive boards, Blended Learning and STEM projects.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Technology • Dance

Visual and Performing Arts • Blended Learning • STEM Projects

Tutoring • MI Center-Based Program for Grades 6-8








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Principal: Pamela kirk Contact: (720) 424-9750 http://asbury.dpsk12.org 1320 E. Asbury Ave.

Grades Served: k to 5 Estimated Enrollment: 316

Learn More Tours: 11/14, 12/5, 12/12, 1/16, 9 a.m. kindergarten Round-up: 1/9, 7:30-9 a.m.

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ASBURy Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth-grade students in a historic school building built in 1926. Early Childhood Education for children ages 3 to 4 is available at the Stephen Knight Center for Early Education. Asbury offers a standards-based curriculum and also engages students through technology, music, visual arts, and the Smithsonian Science Program. Highly qualified teachers focus on reading and small-group instruction. We serve every child, whether they are below, at or above grade level.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Health/Wellness • Running Club

Healthy Cooking • Instrumental Music • Technology • Vocal Music

Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) • Farmers’ Market • Gardening

YMCA Before and After School • School Recycling and Composting

Bricks for Kids • Yoga • Hip Hop • Science Matters • Handwriting Club

Chess Club • Smithsonian Science Program • Spanish • Tutoring






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Highline Academy

Holm

Lincoln

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McKinley-Thatcher

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Place Bridge Academy

Rocky Mountain Prep

Rocky Mountain Prep 2

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Principal: Jody Cohn Contact: (720) 424-9330 http://bromwell.dpsk12.org 2500 E. 4th Ave.



Principal: Stephen Wera Contact: (720) 424-9468 http://bradley.dpsk12.org 3051 S. Elm St.



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BROMWELL Elementary, located in the heart of Cherry Creek North, is a reputable and Blue Ribbon Award school that offers a dynamic and caring community of students, teachers and dedicated parents. We are committed to meeting the needs of all learners by providing quality, comprehensive programs, which support high academic achievement and strong community involvement. Our goal is to create 21st-century classrooms that provide the opportunity for creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and problem solving within an inquiry-based model. Bromwell students demonstrate excellence by consistently surpassing the state and district averages. Currently we are meeting expectations within DPS in all content areas including reading, writing and math.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Kaleidoscope Corner • Visual Arts

Music • Dance • Technology

BRADLEy INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Bradley provides a rigorous 21st-century curriculum to prepare our students for a promising future. Topping the list of Bradley’s numerous academic accomplishments is our state-wide recognition as an “A”-rated school by coloradoschoolgrades.com and our “Distinguished” and “High-Performing” status on the DPS School Performance Framework. Our goal is to develop inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring young people with a sense of community, respect, appreciation for diversity, and a love of learning.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Dance • Drama

Music • Technology • Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish • Tutoring

AN Center-Based Program for Intermediate Grades and ECE Model 1 Preschool Center-Based Programs for ECE

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Principal: Lynne Scates (interim) Contact: (720) 424-9090 http://carson.dpsk12.org 5420 E. 1st Ave.




Principal: Jennifer Harris Contact: (720) 424-8380 http://cory.dpsk12.org 1550 S. Steele St.

Grades Served: 1 to 5 Magnet School for HGT Estimated Enrollment: 393


Learn More Tours: Schedule online at http://cory.dpsk12.org Contact: Maria Dutmer, (720) 424-8380

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CORy Elementary is a neighborhood school and magnet site for Highly Gifted and Talented students, serving first through fifth grade. Education for students ages 3-5 and kindergarten is available at the Stephen Knight Center for Early Education campus. Rated as “Distinguished” on the School Performance Framework, we emphasize lifelong learning and foster a positive school culture through our Cory Creed. Our parent community is actively involved.

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PE • Art • Library • Music • Technology

After-School Enrichment Activities • Kaleidoscope Corner


CARSON Elementary is home to three distinct programs for Early Childhood Education through fifth grade, including traditional education classrooms, auditory-oral and total communication classrooms for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and Highly Gifted and Talented (HGT) classrooms. Students, faculty and staff are integrated into each program. Students have multiple opportunities to work together and socialize through “mix it up” activities. We offer rigorous academic standards and a character education program.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Music and Drama • Art

Technology • Library • Kaleidoscope Corner

Before- and After- School Enrichment • Mandarin • Spanish • Tutoring

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Lead Partners: Craig Harrer, Frank Coyne and Mimi Diaz Contact: (720) 424-7480 www.denvergreenschool.org 6700 E. Virginia Ave.



Principal: Julia Shepherd Contact: (720) 424-0630 http://c3.dpsk12.org 1551 S. Monroe St.

Grades Served: k to 5 innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 300

Learn More Tours: Thursdays at 9 a.m., beginning Oct. 16 Open Houses: 1/10, 10 a.m.- Noon

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DENVER GREEN SCHOOL (DGS) is a neighborhood innovation school and is the only DPS school dedicated to sustainability. We provide a “hands-on, brains-on” curriculum that is designed to ensure all learners achieve at a high level. Our students are prepared to excel in the colleges and careers of tomorrow. We have been a high achieving and high growth school for the last two years. We are proud to provide a small-school learning environment and amazing teachers who work hard to meet the needs of every student.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Music • Visual Arts

Yoga • Investigations Math • Readers Workshop • Writers Workshop

Kaleidoscope Corner • Sustainability Focus • Project-based Learning

Spanish • Tutoring • Education for Sustainability


CREATIVITy CHALLENGE COMMUNITy At Creativity Challenge Community (C3), we support kids’ passion for discovery by taking the time to explore individual interests and by forging community partnerships that make the world our classroom. Our students learn essential content knowledge while developing the creative-thinking skills they need to thrive in a 21st-century global economy. C3 offers small class sizes and supports the unique needs of all students including gifted, special-needs and English-language learners. For the 2015-16 school year, we will serve grades K-5.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Kaleidoscope Corner

Partnerships with the Denver Art Museum, Young Americans Center for Financial Education, Denver Center Theatre Academy, Central City Opera, Denver Botanic Gardens, and History Colorado

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Learn More Contact: Gwen Quin or Eva Doblas, (303) 557-0852

Principal: khoa Nguyen Contact: (720) 424-7700 http://ellis.dpsk12.org 1651 S. Dahlia St.



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ELLIS Elementary serves a richly diverse community of learners in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Students benefit from our excellent, award-winning teaching staff, and state-of-the-art technology lab and classrooms. Recognized as a Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) school and for environmental leadership, Ellis is committed to creating a culture of support for excellent character development and academic achievement.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Dance • Drama • Music

Art • Technology • Tutoring

PLAN Primary and Intermediate and ECE Model 1 Center-Based Programs

DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL (DLS) provides an innovative academic program to reach the highest levels of student achievement through comprehensive language-immersion education. Our charter school opened in 2010 and follows a total-language-immersion process in Spanish and Mandarin. DLS is the only DPS full-immersion school that follows the Common Core State Standards. It offers traditional learning activities in the target language, making the language both the medium of instruction and the object of instruction. DLS also offers enrichment classes and academic support in its extended-day program, as well as Kaleidoscope Corner after-school care. The recipient of numerous educational awards, DLS has a unique collaborative arrangement with the Embassy of Spain and the University of Beijing. At DLS, We Make a WORLD of Difference!

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Full-Day Kindergarten • Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE

Mandarin • Spanish • Tutoring • Dual Language • Language Immersion








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Principal: Christine Fleming Contact: (720) 423-9333 www.hhesdenver.org 3333 S. Havana St.


Learn More Contact: Christine Fleming, (720) 423-9330

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HAMPDEN HEIGHTS ExPEDITIONARy SCHOOL (HHES) is a new school in southeast Denver serving grades ECE to 5. HHES is an Expeditionary Learning school with a focus on environmental education. The mission of HHES is to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal excellence, experience joy in learning, and use their individual and collective talents and passions to become citizen scholars who value themselves, others and the environment.

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PE • Fine Arts • Science Focus • Expeditionary Learning


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“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado partners with teachers, counselors, school administrators, and parents throughout DPS to help ensure that children have the support and resources necessary to overcome challenges and realize their full potential."Afshin Sarvestani, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

Principal: kali Garifoli Contact: (303) 759-7808 www.highlineacademy.org 2170 S. Dahlia St.



Principal: James Metcalfe Contact: (720) 424-6350 http://holm.dpsk12.org 3185 S. Willow St.



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HOLM Elementary School is located in southeast Denver, adjacent to Hamilton Middle School. We are a caring community where children are valued. We serve students from Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Our curriculum provides three hours of literacy instruction, including daily reading of high-quality literature, small-group and individual instruction, and specific skills development. Instruction is provided in both English and Spanish at all grade levels and there is English as a Second Language support for students whose first language is not English or Spanish. The fifth-grade classrooms for Holm are located at Hamilton Middle School.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Instrumental Music

Visual Arts • Kaleidoscope Corner • Tutoring

MI-Sev Center-Based Program for Grades K-5

HIGHLINE ACADEMy is a kindergarten through eighth-grade, tuition-free, DPS charter school with a customized liberal-arts curriculum focused on academic, personal and civic excellence. Highline Academy utilizes Core Knowledge curriculum. We feature small classes, dedicated teachers and students from around the world. We are a community where academic achievement, personal growth and civic responsibility converge. Highline has out-performed district averages in all grade levels and content areas on state assessments.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Music • Core Knowledge Curriculum

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Principal: Anthony McWright Contact: (720) 424-5910 http://lowry.dpsk12.org 8001 E. Cedar Ave.



Principal: Janice Spearman Contact: (720) 424-5990 http://lincoln.dpsk12.org 710 S. Pennsylvania St.

Grades Served: k to 5, ECE to 6 for Montessori Magnet School for Montessori Estimated Enrollment: 374

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LOWRy Elementary serves students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade and celebrates our students’ diverse backgrounds. Highly qualified teachers deliver a robust academic program in a nurturing environment that inspires learning, sharing and promoting the joys of childhood. Located in a redeveloped neighborhood near the former Lowry Air Force Base, our state-of-the-art educational facility opened in 2002 and is the center of neighborhood activity.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Tutoring

Computer Technology • Dance • Library • Music • Science Institute

Words Their Way • Destination Imagination • Kaleidoscope Corner

LINCOLN Elementary School is rated as High-Performing on the DPS School Performance Framework. Located in the West Washington Park neighborhood, we offer a kindergarten through fifth-grade traditional program and a Montessori program for children ages 3-10. Our instructional staff is committed to providing students with an exemplary education. An active parent community provides a variety of events to enrich students’ education. We offer Early Childhood Education at the Stephen Knight Center for Early Education. Lincoln serves grades K-5 in the traditional program and grades ECE-6 in the Montessori program.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Dance • Music

Drama • Kaleidoscope Corner • Tutoring • Montessori








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Principal: Alona Hastings Contact: (720) 424-5600 http://mckinleythatcher. dpsk12.org 1230 S. Grant St.


Learn More Tours: Fridays by appointment. Contact the school at (720) 424-5600 to schedule.

Principal: Adam Volek Contact: (720) 424-5520 http://mcmeen.dpsk12.org 1000 S. Holly St.


Learn More Open House: Visit http://mcmeen.dpsk12.org for details. Tours: Contact Lindsey White, (720) 424-5520

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MCMEEN Elementary stands as a school of excellence where everyone is safe, respected and celebrated. With our teachers, parents and surrounding community, we empower culturally-aware individuals to become altruistic, compassionate and intrinsically motivated models for what is truly exceptional. Celebrating diversity, McMeen Elementary is a world class school for today’s student. In addition to our excellent instructional programs offered during the day, we are excited to offer great opportunities for our students and their families after school. We offer standards-based instruction with a focus on the gifts and talents of the whole child. Named a “Distinguished Denver Public School” by the Colorado Department of Education, McMeen received high marks as a local elementary school for several years in a row.

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Bullying Prevention • Student Action Council • Homework Club • Tutoring

Kaleidoscope Corner • Community School Program • Arabic • Spanish

MCKINLEy-THATCHER is a small neighborhood school offering rich diversity and a strong sense of community. With an emphasis on asking questions, making claims and providing evidence, students learn through inquiry and collaboration. Our highly qualified teachers engage students in strong core classes, physical education, art, music, dance, and a variety of enrichment opportunities. We offer Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Our enhanced learning day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) allows us to provide more academic instruction and more arts instruction.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Dance • Music

Technology • A Million Words Campaign • SPREE Environmental Program

Readers and Writers Workshop • Reading is Fundamental

MI Center-Based Program for K-5 and ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE








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Principal: brenda kazin Contact: (720) 424-0960 http://place.dpsk12.org 7125 Cherry Creek North Dr.



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ROCKy MOUNTAIN PREP is a tuition-free, public charter school. Our mission is to educate students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade with the rigorous academic preparation, character development and individualized support necessary to succeed in and graduate from high school and a four-year college. In addition to our dedication to student achievement, we teach character development to help our students become scholars and responsible citizens and future leaders. Our college-preparatory curriculum and pre-kindergarten programs are combined with differentiated small-group instruction to provide scholars with the individualized support necessary to meet our ambitious student-achievement goals.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Dance • Science

Tutoring • Blended Learning

PLACE BRIDGE ACADEMy provides a rigorous educational program for students in Early Childhood Education through eighth grade. Our program includes advanced classes at every grade level. We are an outstanding school for English-language learners and multi-intensive students. Additionally, we provide after-school enrichment programs for our students in both sports and academics.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Band • Choir • Digital Art

General Music • Keyboard • Lab • Library • Visual Art • Accelerated Reader

English in a Flash • Imagine Learning English • Reading Is Fundamental

Beacons Neighborhood Center • High School Prep Class • French • Italian

Spanish • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring

School-Based Health Center • Newcomer Center

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Principal: Chad burns Contact: (303) 759-2076 www.rmsel.org 1700 S. Holly St.


This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 759-2076 or visit www.rmsel.org

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ROCKy MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF ExPEDITIONARy LEARNING As a K-12 community, the mission of the Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning (RMSEL) is to empower students and staff to be learners, critical thinkers, citizens, and explorers engaged in and inspired by the real world. A public school of choice, RMSEL operates in partnership with five Denver-area school districts and two non-profit organizations (Outward Bound and the Public Education and Business Coalition) actively involved in the renewal of public education. Expeditionary Learning captures the power of Outward Bound principles and research about best practices and combines them in the classroom to promote high academic achievement and character development.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Internship Opportunities • World Languages • Concurrent Enrollment

Credit Recovery • Tutoring • Expeditionary Learning

ROCKy MOUNTAIN PREP 2 is a tuition-free, public charter elementary school. Our mission is to educate students with the rigorous academic preparation, character development and individualized support necessary to succeed in and graduate from high school and a four-year college. Our extended school day and school year allow for increased emphasis on literacy and math, as well as art, science and dance classes that nurture creativity and curiosity. In addition to our dedication to student achievement, we teach character development to help our scholars become responsible citizens and future leaders. Each day we demonstrate our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Science • Dance

Performing Arts • Science Focus • Blended Learning






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Learn More Tours: Every other Wednesday, 8:15-9 a.m. and 2:30-3:15 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Prep, 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, #3-300.

Contact: Rebecca kisner, (720) 863-8920, ext. 101

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Principal: kurt Siebold Contact: (720) 424-4150 http://slavens.dpsk12.org 3000 S. Clayton St.

Grades Served: k to 8 Magnet School for Grades 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 572


Principal: Erin Mack Trapanese Contact: (720) 424-4450 http://samuels.dpsk12.org 3985 S. Vincennes Court


Learn More Tours: by appointment. Contact: Pallas Quist, (720) 254-0518 or visit http://samuels.dpsk12.org.

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SLAVENS School emphasizes critical-thinking skills and has achieved a High-Performing rating on the DPS School Performance Framework. We have high expectations for all students and utilize the district curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. Some elementary classes “platoon,” with one teacher focusing on literacy instruction while a second teacher focuses on math, science and social studies. Our middle school prepares students for high school success. ECE classes are offered at the Stephen Knight Center for Early Education.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Drama • Music • STEM/ Technology

Spanish for Middle School • Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish • Tutoring

SAMUELS Elementary School is dedicated to educating today’s children for tomorrow’s world and empowering our students to pursue lifelong learning. Students at Samuels are part of a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. At Samuels, we nurture an atmosphere of respect and admiration for all. We celebrate our diversity and honor our community. We believe that parents are our partners in the important job of educating the children of this community and we encourage close cooperation between the home and school.

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Principal: Sarina Compoz Contact: (720) 424-3930 http://southmoor.dpsk12.org 3755 S. Magnolia Way



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SOUTHMOOR Elementary School offers Early Childhood Education (ECE) through fifth grade, including tuition-based ECE and full-day kindergarten. We serve children with highly gifted educational needs in grades 1-5 through self-contained classrooms. We also provide traditional education programming. We are committed to engaging students through a strong academic program that incorporates reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. We offer specials classes including art, music and physical education. In addition, we support a technology lab featuring state-of-the-art computers, as well as mobile netbooks and iPads for classroom checkout. Promethean Boards are in each classroom.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Music

Kaleidoscope Corner • Tutoring • Highly Gifted and Talented





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Principal: kevin Greeley Contact: (720) 424-3720 http://steele.dpsk12.org 320 S. Marion Pkwy.


Learn More Tours: Second Thursday (Oct. – Jan.). Contact the school at (720) 424-3720 to schedule.

Principal: Robin kline Contact: (720) 424-3870 http://steck.dpsk12.org 450 Albion St.



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STEELE Elementary offers two high-quality education programs, including British Primary and Contemporary. Both serve students in kindergarten through fifth grade, are rated highly on the School Performance Framework, and offer multi-age classrooms. The British Primary Program focuses on building community in classrooms and thematic instruction with integrated subjects. The Contemporary program offers traditional, academically rigorous instruction. Steele also houses the DPS planetarium for elementary students. ECE classes are offered at the Stephen Knight Center for Early Education.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Drama • Music • Planetarium

Seed to Table • SPREE Environmental Program • Kaleidoscope Corner

Spanish • British Primary Instructional Model

STECK Elementary is a highly rated neighborhood school that nurtures academic excellence, social and emotional growth, and a strong sense of community. Teachers are content experts in one of these core subjects: math, science, social studies, or literacy. Using a “platooning” instructional model, students receive instruction from specialized teachers in first through fifth grade. Full-day Early Childhood Education and kindergarten are available.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE

Paraprofessionals for Grades ECE-2 • Smaller Class Sizes for Grades 3-5

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Principal: Renee Vanhorn Contact: (720) 424-6500 http://skcee.dpsk12.org 3245 E. Exposition Ave.

Grades Served: ECE to k Estimated Enrollment: 377


Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-6500 or visit http://skcee.dpsk12.org

Principal: Grant Varveris Contact: (720) 424-3410 www.uparkelementary.org 2300 S. St. Paul St.


Learn More Contact: Jennifer Frenkel, (720) 424-3410

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UNIVERSITy PARK serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade in a learning environment designed to nurture a caring community of respectful, responsible learners who share a love of discovery and take joy in the journey of learning. We are committed to educating the whole child and place emphasis on rigorous academics. We are proud to have been named the “Healthiest School in Denver” and one of Denver’s top schools by 5280 magazine. We value rigorous learning, the arts, technology, critical thinking, healthy choices, and diversity. ECE classes are offered at the Stephen Knight Center for Early Education.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Band • Dance • Library • Music

Scratch Cooking • Stage Drama • Technology

Brainwise Focused Interventions • Kaleidoscope Corner • French

Mandarin • Spanish • Tutoring • AN Center-Based Program for Primary Grades

STEPHEN KNIGHT CENTER FOR EARLy EDUCATION (SKCEE) is dedicated to serving preschool, kindergarten and advanced kindergarten students in an environment designed exclusively for the youngest learners. The SKCEE offers students a hands-on, energetic, enriching and developmentally-appropriate program in a safe learning environment. Our licensed teachers are experts in Early Childhood Education and are supported by a rich curriculum that balances challenging academics with fun and engaging enrichment. Our students benefit from strong parent and community involvement as well as supportive connections with our affiliated schools.

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • Advanced Kindergarten • PE

Movement • Integrated Arts Including Music • Handwriting Without Tears

Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish • ECE-Aut Center-Based Program for ECE








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CASTRO Richard T. Castro Elementary serves approximately 600 neighborhood students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Our commitment is to engage every student in literacy through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Our goal is to develop successful, responsible communicators and lifelong learners.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art

Computer Technology • Dance • Instrumental Music • Library

Accelerated Reader • Book Trust • Daily Interventions • Tutoring





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College View

Denison Montessori

Doull

Force

Godsman

Goldrick

Grant Ranch

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KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

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Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy

Math and Science Leadership Academy

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Sabin World Elementary School

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STRIVE Prep – Ruby Hill

Traylor Fundamental Academy

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Principal: Alejandra Sotiros Contact: (720) 424-4300 http://cmscommunityschool.dpsk12.org 1300 S. Lowell blvd.


Learn More Contact: Angelica Rodriguez, (720) 424-4329

Principal: kyle Gamba Contact: (720) 424-8660 http://collegeview.dpsk12.org 2675 S. Decatur St.


Learn More Contact: Jessica beegle, (720) 424-8661

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COLLEGE VIEW Elementary School is located in the College View neighborhood just east of Colorado Heights University in urban southwest Denver. College View Elementary serves a diverse student population of approximately 460 students with a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We aspire to educate respectful, productive citizens who value diversity and are prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world. Our school day has been expanded to provide more time for technology and reading for all students. We have a strong relationship with our parents and community and understand that only together can we prepare our students to solve problems in the 21st century.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Imagine Learning • Tutoring

AN Center-Based Program for Primary Grades

CMS COMMUNITy SCHOOL Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School serves as a kindergarten through fifth-grade Beacon School with a valued emphasis on dual-language instruction. We also focus on language maintenance and English-language instruction for bilingual, bi-literate students.

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Principal: katy Mattis Contact: (720) 424-8080 http://denison.dpsk12.org 1821 S. Yates St.


Learn More Open Houses: 12/6 & 1/17, 1-3 p.m. Tours: Second Thursday, 9-10 a.m.

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DOULL Elementary is a collaborative school of lifelong learners. Our faculty and staff are committed to ensuring academic excellence, developing a strong sense of community, and continuously improving student achievement for our diverse population. Recently, Doull received increased performance ratings from the federal government and the Denver Public Schools. Doull offers Early Childhood Education through fifth grade.

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Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Accelerated Reader

Imagine Learning • Music • Science Enrichment • Tutoring

ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE and MI Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

DENISON MONTESSORI For more than 25 years, Denison has been providing Montessori education to the children and families of DPS. The entire Denison staff is dedicated to giving your child an education that focuses on your child’s strengths and potential while also providing an excellent foundation of the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful human being in the 21st century. Committed to Montessori principles and practices, our community cultivates each child’s unique potential and natural love of learning.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Drama • Music • Global Garden

Kaleidoscope Corner • Tutoring • Montessori







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FORCE Elementary is an Early Childhood Education through fifth-grade school located in southwest Denver. We are rated as a high-growth, high-performance school and our teachers have been recognized at the district and state level for exceeding performance expectations. In addition to rigorous academics, we offer music, art, physical education, and technology. Our after-school enrichment program is free of charge and offers students a wide range of activities that support and extend learning.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Band • Computer Lab

Vocal Music • Chess Club • Beacons Neighborhood Center • Math Club

Shakespeare Club • Reading Partners Tutoring • Tutoring






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Principal: Valerie burke Contact: (720) 424-7400 http://force.dpsk12.org 1550 S. Wolff St.


Learn More Contact: Michele kaspari, (720) 424-7400

“The YMCA is committed to providing quality programs and improving the lives of many well-deserving children and families in Denver. It takes commitment from everyone in the community to have every child reach their potential.” Kim Schulz, yMCA of Metropolitan Denver

Principal: Ligia Gibson Contact: (720) 424-6980 http://goldrick.dpsk12.org 1050 S. Zuni St.



Principal: Priscilla Hopkins Contact: (720) 424-7060 http://godsman.dpsk12.org 2120 W. Arkansas Ave.


Learn More Contact: Guadalupe Duarte Ontiveros, (720) 424-7099

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GOLDRICK Elementary serves more than 600 students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Our standards-based instructional model maximizes success with English-language learners, who make up 80% of our students. Goldrick features highly-qualified teachers and a unique approach to teaching English-language learners.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Library • Technology

Music • Drama • Dance

GODSMAN Elementary provides a rigorous academic environment and strives toward individual student responsibility. We offer instruction in Spanish and English through fifth grade for students learning English. Godsman provides an extended school day. Every student who needs extra support to reach grade-level expectations receive a 45-minute block of intervention time and all students select an enrichment class such as dance, cooking, sports, or instrumental music.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Arts • Music • Literacy Squared

Guided Language Acquistion Development (GLAD) Strategies

Extended Day • Tutoring • ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE




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Principal: Sandra blomeyer Contact: (720) 424-6880 http://grantranch.dpsk12.org 5400 S. Jay Circle



Principal: Jamie Roybal Contact: (720) 424-6560 http://gust.dpsk12.org 3440 W. Yale Ave.

Grades Served: ECE to 5 Magnet School for HGT and Advanced kindergarten Estimated Enrollment: 731



Learn More Contact: Traci Gonzales, (720) 424-6561

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GUST Elementary is a Gifted and Talented magnet school serving approximately 730 students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. We offer an academic program with a traditional focus on reading, writing, math, and academic language.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Art

Music • Technology • Tutoring • Highly Gifted and Talented


GRANT RANCH ECE-8 School provides students with a quality education that develops academic skills, social skills and the character necessary to become lifelong learners and contribute to society as a whole. The school is committed to maximizing the academic and behavior potential of all students. We believe in nurturing the “gifts” of every child. We strive to close the performance gaps in student achievement as measured by daily progress monitoring, interim assessment scores and state test results for all grade levels. In addition, Grant Ranch works to involve every parent in all school-related activities that support their child.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE

Amazing Race Geography Enrichment • Art • CO2 Cars • Creative Writing

Dance • Drama • Instrumental Music • Junior Achievement • Keyboarding

Leadership • Life Skills • Mathletics • Semantics • Shakespeare

Study Skills • Technology • Vocal Music • Yearbook • Kaleidoscope Corner

Spanish • Exploratory Technology Lab CTE Program









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Principal: Elinor Roller Contact: (720) 424-6210 http://kaiser.dpsk12.org 4500 S. Quitman St.


Learn More Tours: Contact the school at (720) 424-6210 to schedule.

Principal: Robert beam Contact: (720) 424-6290 http://johnson.dpsk12.org 1850 S. irving St.



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KAISER Elementary serves Bowmar Heights and surrounding neighborhoods with a traditional curriculum and rigorous academic environment. Our full-day Early Childhood Education and kindergarten program serves as a platform for continued participation through fifth grade. Kaiser provides art, music, physical education, dance programs, after-school daycare, tutoring, and Shakespeare.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Dance • Library

Music • Technology • 21st-Century Learning Center • Tutoring

ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE and MI-Aut Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

JOHNSON Elementary delivers a whole, differentiated and responsive education for students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. We provide Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) and include English-language development in our core curriculum to meet culturally diverse needs.

PROGRAMS:



Visual Arts • Beacons Neighborhood Center

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program • Tutoring








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Principal: Emily Yates Contact: (303) 623-5772 www.kippcolorado.org 375 S. Tejon St.

Grades Served: 5 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 368

Learn More Contact: Ms. Pagan, (303) 623-5722, ext. 211

Principal: Shane knight Contact: (720) 424-6130 http://knapp.dpsk12.org 500 S. utica St.


Learn More Contact: Sara Snyder-Poole, (720) 424-6153

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KNAPP Located in the center of Denver’s bilingual Westwood community, Knapp Elementary serves students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. With a strong curriculum of structured reading, writing, math, social studies, and science, students build a strong educational foundation. Knapp enhances the learning experience with music, physical education, art, and technology.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Dance • Music • Technology

Visual Arts • Tutoring

KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ACADEMy KIPP’s mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character traits necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. At KIPP, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college. KIPP middle school begins in fifth grade.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Music • Technology • Tutoring








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Principal: Peter Castillo Contact: (720) 424-0200 http://kcaa.dpsk12.org 2250 S. Quitman Way


All kindergarten students must complete a readiness interview prior to acceptance into kCAA. Students in grades 1 to 12 must attend an Orientation Night by January 30. Please contact the school to learn more.

Learn More Contact: Olivia Sanchez, (720) 424-0218

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KUNSMILLER CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMy is a magnet school designed to prepare students in kindergarten through 12th grade for creative and artistic careers while also providing a rigorous college-prep education. All students explore theatre arts, 2- and 3-D visual arts, media arts, instrumental and vocal music, and dance. Students entering at middle school select arts studies they are passionate about and that will lead to career-path studies in high school.

PROGRAMS:


Reggio Emilia Kindergarten • Arts Focus • Fine Arts • Performing Arts

Theatre Technologies and Visual and Design Art CTE Programs

Art Opportunities for Artistic Internships and Mentorships • Spanish

AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment

The College First Program (ASCENT) • Credit Recovery • Tutoring

School-Based Health Center • MI Center-Based Program for Grades 8





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“DPS has been overwhelmingly helpful in making sure that our daughter has the best education possible. Her teachers are accommodating and driven.”Alex, Karma's dad

Principal: Lynne Lopez-Crowley and Ruth Ocon-Neri Contact: (720) 424-1310 http://msla.dpsk12.org 451 S. Tejon St.


Learn More Tours: by appointment. Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-1310.

Principal: Abigail brown, Ph.D. Contact: (720) 424-5230 http://munroe.dpsk12.org 3440 W. Virginia Ave.



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MUNROE Elementary serves approximately 600 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Munroe is located in the Westwood neighborhood of southwest Denver and educates a high number of English-language learners. As a school community, Munroe places the utmost importance on student achievement and parent involvement. There are opportunities for students who live within the Munroe boundary to attend ECE classes at Pascual LeDoux Academy.

PROGRAMS:


Music • Technology • Drama • Dance • Fit Fun & Literacy

21st-Century Learning Center • Tutoring

MATH AND SCIENCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMy is a kindergarten through fifth-grade school where everyone is a learner, teacher and leader. Through a rigorous curriculum, students learn in all academic areas with a special emphasis on acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to ensure success as the leaders of tomorrow.

PROGRAMS:


Library • Music • Service Learning • Technology • Tutoring

Science Focus • Math Focus








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Principal: Leticia Jara-Leake Contact: (720) 423-9240 http://pascualledoux.dpsk12.org 1055 S. Hazel Ct.

Grades Served: ECE Estimated Enrollment: 256

Learn More Tours: First Monday, 9 a.m. (Oct.-Nov.); Every Monday, 9 a.m. (Dec.-Jan.)

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PASCUAL LEDOUx ACADEMy is the first Denver Public Schools Center for Early Childhood Education in southwest Denver. At Pascual LeDoux, both the curriculum and our new learning environment are specifically designed and tailored for young learners. We’re proud of our award-winning curriculum, which is comprehensive and aligned to early-learning standards. Our expert ECE teachers will ensure that our students are ready for kindergarten and beyond. We truly believe in the importance of parental involvement; therefore, we encourage families to get involved in our classrooms as well as volunteer at school events.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • PE • Integrated Arts

Access to iPads • ECE Model 1 Center-Based Program for ECE





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Principal: kirsten Frassanito Contact: (720) 424-4520 http://sabin.dpsk12.org 3050 S. Vrain St.


Learn More Contact: Laura Vasta, (720) 424-4524

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SABIN WORLD ELEMENTARy SCHOOL offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme for students in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Through inquiry-based, student-driven education, our goal is to develop inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring students who help create a more peaceful world through intercultural and global understanding and respect.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Music

Technology (Visual and Graphic Design) • Spanish • Tutoring

MI-SEV Center-Based Program for K-5 and MI Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

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“DPS gives us everything. This is the school she loves. She has grown up here.” JoMarie, Taeja’s Mom

Principal: Alexa Mason Contact: (720) 460-2800 http://striveprep.org 2626 W. Evans Ave.


Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 460-2800 or visit http://striveprep.org

Principal: Patricia Gonzales Contact: (720) 424-4230 http://schmitt.dpsk12.org 1820 S. Vallejo St.



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STRIVE PREP – RUBy HILL is part of the successful STRIVE Preparatory Schools network that offers a revolutionary, college-prep, kindergarten – 12th-grade program that is free, taught by skilled teachers and supported by a dedicated community. Our schools are committed to preparing every one of our scholars for the opportunities and challenges of college in a small, safe and highly-focused learned environment. STRIVE Prep – Ruby Hill has two certified teachers in every classroom. There is more time in the day for literacy and all reading instruction happens in groups of ten scholars or less. There is also an extended math block during the regular school day in addition to time for writing, social studies and science, and a daily Spanish class for all scholars.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • Extended School Year • Extended Day

Art, Drama, Music “Choice Time” • Reading Mastery • Writers Workshop

Technology • Character Education • Field Trips • Spanish

Partnerships with Healthy Learning Paths and Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation

SCHMITT At Schmitt, if you can imagine it, you can achieve it! We hold our students to high expectations and encourage them to reach for the stars. Our school-wide focus is on Common Core State Standards, rigor, academic language, and promoting communication and collaboration by utilizing appropriate digital and other resources. In addition, our students are provided with physical education, art and music classes. We also have after-school programming: SOAR and SCORES. With over 170 pieces of technology solely dedicated to student-use and Promethean boards in every classroom, our students leave Schmitt with the skills to be successful in middle school, high school and beyond. Approximately 10 different home languages are spoken at Schmitt and about 60% of our students are emerging bilinguals. To ensure student success, we offer TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction) and ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Band





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Principal: Shayley Olson Contact: (720) 424-3480 http://traylor.dpsk12.org 2900 S. ivan Way


Learn More Tours: by appointment. Contact: Josefina Granados, (720) 424-3480

Principal: To be determined Contact: (720) 424-3250 http://valverde.dpsk12.org 2030 W. Alameda Ave.


Learn More Contact: Cynthia Eames, (720) 424-3250

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VALVERDE Elementary is a dual-language community school that offers Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. Valverde provides a rigorous bilingual academic program that prepares all of our students for global citizenship in the 21st century. Experienced and highly skilled educators are deeply committed to nurturing the whole child in a safe and caring learning environment. Our comprehensive academic program is enriched through thematic instruction in music, art, library, technology, and physical education, as well as an extensive after-school program.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Arts • Bullying Prevention

Imagine Learning • Leveled Literacy Intervention • Learning Garden

Library • Music • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Technology • Spanish • Tutoring

ECE-Aut Center Based Program for ECE • Dual Language

TRAyLOR FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMy is a Fundamental Academy within DPS. We offer grade-level instruction taught in traditional ways with high expectations of student behavior. We differentiate our content to support students who need enrichment, as well as those who need additional support. We provide a “whole child” education, adding PE and dance to our daily specials of art, music and technology.

PROGRAMS:


Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • DPS Shakespeare Festival Teams

Band and Choir (4-5) • Fundamental Academy • Writing Alive

McGraw Hill Anthology Series and Guided Reading Program

Denver SCORES Soccer and Writing Program • Jump Rope Club

Science Club • Spelling Club • Destination Imagination







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