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Students at Kingsway Christian Academy are Equipped to Encounter and Excel while embracing their God-Given identities KingsWay Christian Academy offers its students a bible-based education that integrates Christian principals and scriptural truths with academic and social expectations for every student, and parents couldn’t be more pleased.

Proud that KingsWay Christian Academy offers a nurturing learning environment where the primary mission is to raise children who love God and become servant leaders, parent, Jessa Johnson, said it’s wonderful that they provide a place where her children are safe to talk about Jesus, and a place where it’s absolutely OK to pray before eating a meal.

“KingsWay Christian Academy has small class sizes and amazing teachers who love and pour their hearts into the kids,” Johnson said. “But, the priority for me is they love the Lord.”

Small class sizes have always been a priority at KingsWay. “With smaller class sizes and low teacher-student ratios, we’re able to give each students individualized attention, care and meet the social and educational needs of each student,” said school principal Torrence Jackson. “This personalized approach also lends to a more successful relationship as students find mentors and trusted leaders in their teachers.”

With his daughter attending KingsWay, which is open to students between preschool and sixth grade, Jim Liberatore said he believes his children will be prepared. Future preparedness comes into the school’s guiding philosophy to Encounter, Equip and Excel. Kingsway creates an atmosphere for students to encounter the fullness and love of God, equip them to become critical thinkers and servant leaders, and to excel in all areas of life by embracing their God-given identities.

“If your kid comes here, and leaves and graduates from this school, they are going to be prepared to handle stress and anxiety,” Liberatore said. “They are going to be filled with joy. They are going to be filled with promise, purpose and hope.”

With a focus on the Lord, the principal at KingsWay Christian Academy stresses that all denominations are welcome. The school, which is not affiliated with any church, is open to Christian and nonChristian families.

For some parents, attending KingsWay makes perfect sense.

“God is at the center of everything we do in our lives,” said parent, Brad Pearse.

“God is at the center of family, at the

center of our community.

It was really important to also have (God) at the center of our education.”

Besides a quality education and focus on God, KingsWay Christian Academy also provides the following: Convenient Location: Just off Interstate 25 and Meadows Parkway, at 4760 Castleton Way, the school is easily accessible School Security: Equipped with security cameras throughout the property, and security doors- students are kept safe at all times.

Parent Volunteer program: Parents know that when it comes to the education or the children, making Christian education is an important priority.

Parents are always allowed to volunteer in the classroom, outdoor activities and to work however they’d like to invest time and care in their child’s education.

Through curriculum, teaching and leadership, KingsWay focuses on developing future leaders of our community, state, nation and world.

Uniforms: Students are required to wear uniforms while attending.

Affordable tuition: In offering a comprehensive preschool through sixthgrade education, Kingsway Christian Academy offers affordable rates, and for those who qualify, a tuition assistance program.

Rigorous education/academic: Helping students to excel in all areas, KingsWay Christian Academy curriculum is developed by Christian Worldview, which emphasizes critical thinking skills and encourages student input.

Quality administration and staff: KingsWay teachers have a combined 60 years of teaching experience, and the school Principal brings educational leadership than spans more than 15 years in leading faith-based schools.

Learn more about KingsWay Christian Academy by visiting the website at www. kingswaychristianacademy.org, or call for a tour at 303-484-9737.

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(BPT) - From phones and tablets, to computers and headphones, technology has quickly become an integral component within the daily lives of students of all ages.

A departure from the contents of students’ backpacks as little as 10 years ago, these pieces of technology have, on the one hand, made students’ lives easier - including communication and access to necessary information - but also have made the cargo in their bags much more valuable and, consequently, attractive to potential thieves.

Low-level theft is an unfortunate reality for schools across the nation. In fact, a recent study from the National Center for Education Statistics found that more students experience incidents of theft and violence at school than away from school. The crime rate works out to roughly 33 victimizations per 1,000 students at school per year. And with backpacks carrying more expensive tech, these thefts at school have left more at stake for students.

To make sure your child’s valuable electronics, books and other essentials are safely stored away this school year, the security solutions experts at Master Lock have collected a handful of easy-to-follow safety measures to protect the belongings students - and their parents - value most.

• Is it necessary: A natural first step in helping to protect your child’s valuable belongings is to establish if the item is a must-have in school. While they might love their new tablet, so might potential thieves. Having an open discussion about responsibility and what’s necessary will go a long way in keeping their belongings safe.

• Quick change: By the time they hit middle school, many students are required to navigate the halls between classes with speed. To make sure they are not late to class while still securing their belongings, try the Master Lock Speed Dial Padlock. With up/down/left/

right directional movements, the Master Lock Speed Dial Padlock provides students unparalleled quickness and convenience when opening their lockers in-between periods.

• Security on-the-move: Depending on the age, juggling a phone, keys, debit cards and other small valuables is a reality for many students walking the halls at school or paths on campus. The Master Lock Portable Personal Safe is an ideal solution for students looking to securely lock up their belongings between classes or in their dorms at college.

• Hide in plain sight: Larger electronics such as laptops, tablets and cameras can often come with their own carrying cases, and when thieves are looking for an item to steal, they look for the cases themselves, trusting the contents will be inside. To help protect your student’s possessions, mix it up and find some other bag or transportation method to house their tech. If thieves don’t see your student walking around with the case

in their hands, they’ll be less likely to realize there is something for them to steal.

• No key, no problem: While protecting from unwanted intruders, securely locking up a locker at school or in gym class can also accidentally keep out the owners themselves due to a forgotten combination or lost key.

Master Lock’s award-winning Indoor Bluetooth Padlock offers students a new way to keep their items safe via a Bluetooth-enabled padlock which turns their phones into the key. This eliminates the hassle of a forgotten combination and gives students a lock only they or authorized users can open.

As your child heads back to school this fall, following these simple safety tips can help ensure their valuables don’t fall into the wrong hands. To learn more about protecting your child’s belongings at school with the innovative security solutions from Master Lock, visit Masterlock.com/personal-use/school-gym-health-club.

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The Power of STEAM

At American Academy, we reach for academic excellence every day, full STEAM ahead! A charter public school (no tuition), American Academy serves Kindergarten through eighth grade at three Douglas County campus locations, and children ages 3-5 at our private preschools (KindiePrep). We deliver a solid academic foundation using Core Knowledge curriculum and a STEAM emphasis (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) in a climate of support and student-teacher connectedness. We teach the whole child, addressing socialemotional growth along with academic achievement, and meeting each student at their own level of readiness. We teach character and manners so students can connect successfully with the world.

And we focus on STEAM so we can tie the challenges and skills of science and technology to the creativity of the arts while providing a wide range of opportunities for students to explore diverse interests and passions.

A Solid Foundation We use the Core Knowledge curriculum to build a sequenced, common foundation of history, world civilizations, geography, art, culture, and music.

Our language arts and math curriculums complement Core Knowledge perfectly, developing those skills in an incremental and sequential manner to ensure longterm retention and deeper understanding. Our daily science curriculum and proprietary STEM curriculum (STEM Discovery Weeks and Engineering Academy) are designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards. We round out each day with a regular rotation of art, music, technology, and physical education classes.

A Challenge for Every Child

We know that not all students start at the same level, learn in the same way, or master skills at the same pace. To meet every child at their individual level of readiness, American Academy uses flexible ability grouping. Ability groups allow our teachers to challenge each student with concepts and skills appropriate to their particular level of readiness while also requiring them to grow and master new ones. To form an accurate picture of whole student readiness, we assess

students in several ways in multiple subjects throughout the school year and combine that information with teacher and learning support staff insight. Students move between ability groups over the years as we work to meet their individual needs for support and challenge.

Building Character The American Academy Character program highlights those character traits which lead to truthfulness, academic and personal excellence, and consideration for others. We teach and encourage American Academy Manners in order to support those character traits and to help students put them into action. These character traits and manners are implemented, modeled, and repeated in and out of the classroom at every opportunity, every single day. The result is a school culture of kindness, respect, and personal responsibility, and a body of students who are able to engage positively and productively with others at school and beyond.

A STEAM Emphasis Our school-day STEAM curriculum instructs students in core subjects, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It also provides students with a safe space to try, fail and learn to persevere.

Our extensive extracurricular STEAM programming is divided into two major areas of concentration — STEM and Performing Arts — and provides students with a wide range of exciting opportunities to explore! All students are encouraged to try new things in both concentrations and many programs intentionally connect across these areas of concentration. Some examples of STEAM extracurriculars include acting techniques, instrumental classes, band and orchestra, choir, theater tech, visual arts clubs, school musicals, FIRST Lego League and FIRST Robotics Competition, science club, yearbook, broadcasting club, music theory, dance, engineering certification, and performing arts certification. We are always looking for new ways to challenge and inspire our students with STEAM! Learn more at www.aak8.org and sign up to take a tour!

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PUBLIC EDUCATION “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr. “The whole people must take upon themselves the education of the whole people and be willing to bear the expenses of it. There should not be a district of one mile square, without a school in it, not founded by a charitable individual, but maintained at the public expense of the people themselves.”

- John Adams “Education is here placed among the articles of public care, not that it would be proposed to take its ordinary branches out of the hands of private enterprise, which manages so much better all the concerns to which it is equal; but a public institution can alone supply those sciences which, though rarely called for, are yet necessary to complete the circle, all the parts of which contribute to the improvement of the country, and some of them to its preservation.”

-Thomas Jefferson

Ecotech Institute: The College of Renewable Energy Ecotech Institute in Aurora is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing graduates for careers in the field of renewable energy. Our diploma programs, designed by experts in the industry, are for those seeking jobs in the rapidly emerging renewable energy economy.

What programs do you offer?

Students can complete our diploma programs in as little as nine months, focusing on one of these specializations: • Solar Energy Technology • Wind Energy Technology • Power Utility Technology • Electrical Technology What makes us different?

Ecotech Institute provides a unique student experience and educational environment. You will learn the practical skills needed to be successful in dynamic energy careers. Our programs are designed for direct entry into the workforce in the fields of renewable energy. We offer day or night class schedules with practical, hands-on instruction, training for the skills most in demand by clean energy employers and modern labs with the actual equipment being used in the field.

Are there jobs in renewable energy?

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently published its latest annual report on the state of the renewable energy industry. In 2016, the United States’ solar industry employed over 260,000 people, a 24.5% increase from 2015. During that same time, the solar sector created jobs 17 times faster than the overall economy.

Does Ecotech Institute help connect students to companies?

From day one, our Career Development team will meet with you to assess your career goals and determine how to help get you there. This team has assisted graduates in finding renewable energy jobs with over 130 companies across the U.S. While you’re studying and working hard preparing for a career in the renewable energy field, our Career Development team is hard at work for you.

The College of Renewable Energy Get career training in as little as 9 months.

How do I get started on my new career path?

Contact an Admissions Representative at Ecotech Institute today. They will be happy to answer any questions you have, with no obligation. Deciding on an education is a big step and we want you to have all the information you need to make the best decision.

Call 303-586-5290 or visit EcotechInstitute.com.

Located in Aurora EcotechInstitute.com • (303) 586-5290

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Douglas County High School 2842 Front Street, Castle Rock 303-387-1000 Grades Served: 9-12

• International Baccalaureate® School • Advanced Placement Courses • Vocational Education Options • Sports and Extracurricular Activities • 93.7% Graduation Rate • 86% go to 2 or 4 year Universities • 13% go to Trade Schools or the Armed Services

Flagstone Elementary

104 Lovington Street, Castle Rock 303-387-5225 Grades Served: PreK-6

Mesa Middle School

365 N. Mitchell Street, Castle Rock 303-387-4750 Grades Served: 7-8 • International Baccalaureate® School • Positive Learning Environment • Academic Rigor • Sports and Clubs • Personalized Learning

Castle Rock Elementary 1103 Canyon Drive, Castle Rock 303-387-5000 Grades Served: K-6 • Project-Based Learning • Emphasis on Science • Indoor and Outdoor Learning • Extracurricular Activities

• Personalized Learning • Social and Emotional Learning • Green Sustainability Emphasis • School Character and Development Programs

Rock Ridge Elementary

400 Heritage Avenue, Castle Rock 303-387-5150 Grades Served: PreK-6 • International Baccalaureate® School • Intercultural Understanding and Respect • Personalized Learning and Support

Sage Canyon Elementary

2420 Autumn Sage Street, Castle Rock 720-433-0110 Grades Served: K-6 • Project-Based Learning • Character Education • Personalized Learning

Cherry Valley Elementary

South Ridge Elementary

• Character Education • Small Class Sizes • Rural Setting • Personalized Learning & Support

• International Baccalaureate® School • Character Education • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills • Diverse Student Population

9244 South State Highway 83, Franktown 303-387-8800 Grades Served: K-6

1100 South Street, Castle Rock 303-387-5075 Grades Served: PreK-6

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In Cherry Creek Schools, we launch students to successful futures Our success as a district is tied directly to our students’ success in school and beyond. That’s why even as one of the highest-achieving school districts in the state, Cherry Creek is committed to continuously improving and continuously striving for higher levels of achievement.

The Cherry Creek School District is located in the southeast Denver, Colorado metropolitan area where “fruited plains” meet the “purple mountain majesties.”

Our mission is “to inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.”

We educate more than 54,000 children and serve over 300,000 residents in 108 square miles that spread across eight municipalities: Cherry Hills Village, Centennial, Foxfield, Glendale, Greenwood Village and portions of Aurora, Englewood and Denver.

Every day, Cherry Creek students rise to the challenge of

high expectations and achieve amazing things. Our four-year graduation rate is 88%, higher than the state and national average, and our students consistently score higher than state and national averages on assessments such as the ACT and SAT. While Cherry Creek students excel in the classroom, they also shine in the outside world.

Our students grapple with real-world challenges, collaborate to discover realworld solutions, and lead real-world community engagement. Whether it’s Eaglecrest High School students sending science experiments to outer space aboard a NASA spacecraft or Cherokee Trail students engraving wooden plaques for the crew members of the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear submarine, the USS Colorado, Cherry Creek students are leading the way.

District Goals and Priorities: Inclusive Excellence – We are raising the academic achievement of all students, closing the gap between the highest- and lowest-performing students, and eliminating the predictability of achievement by race.

College and Post-Secondary Preparedness and Success – We are preparing students for success in college and other post-secondary options, including vocational education, the military and the workforce.

Innovation – It’s the standard in every Cherry Creek school and every classroom, helping prepare every student for success in their future. You’ll find

innovation in our elementary schools, where even our youngest students are writing computer code, building robots and launching weather balloons. In our middle schools, innovation drives increasingly rigorous academics and challenging co-curricular activities.

Innovation in our high schools encompasses outstanding academic programs including Honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, as well as Career and Technical Education offerings in high-demand fields.

To learn more, visit our website at cherrycreekschools.org.

Investing in Excellence – Last November, voters approved a bond and budget package that included $250 million in bonds for projects that will transform student futures, including: • A new, state-of-the-art facility for 11th and 12th graders dedicated to career and technical education, including automotive, construction, health, hospitality, energy, advanced manufacturing, aviation/aerospace and computer science.

• A faster and better-protected wireless network, web filtering and firewalls.

• Construction of “innovation spaces” at every elementary and middle school, learning areas designed to ignite curiosity and creativity.

• A new elementary school and new middle school to alleviate overcrowding in the district’s eastern-most schools.

Great Neighborhood Schools WORLDS OF OPPORTUNITY What does the future of excellence look like in Cherry Creek Schools?

Construction of innovation spaces at every elementary and middle school to ignite curiosity and deepen learning.

A new Career and Innovation Academy to prepare the next generation of problem finders and problem solvers.

Continued emphasis on strong college and career preparedness for every student at every school.

EXCELLENCE | INNOVATION | SUCCESS Stay connected: cherrycreekschools.org facebook.com/CCSDK12

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Move Mountains with your academic and career goals at ACC By: Jeff Duggan, Arapahoe Community College Communications Coordinator Arapahoe Community College is the perfect place to begin – or continue – your journey towards Moving Mountains with your academic and career goals.

ACC offers an affordable education (lowest tuition among state-funded schools) with instructors who are experts in their field. Classes are available online and at our campuses in Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock. We’re close to home, and our small class sizes allow students to receive individual attention.

Students can get involved with clubs and organizations as they acclimate to college life. Our honor societies and student government foster leadership skills and provide opportunities for scholarly growth. During the past year, four ACC students (Mary Block, Tasha Estein, River Gassen and Spencer Jackson) were selected to attend the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program to interact with NASA engineers and learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Estein was also elected as an International Vice

President for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and Rachel Zinna earned a prestigious Pearson Scholarship from PTK. Furthermore, Philip Albrecht earned the bronze medal (College Division) in the Automotive Service Technology contest at the 2017 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

ACC is committed to supporting veterans and military-connected students, and has been named as a Military-Friendly School. Student Access Services can assist with permanent or temporary accommodations, and oncampus counseling services are available through the Student Engagement Center. ACC also introduced the Elevate program in 2016, providing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to pursue higher education.

The Library & Learning Commons offers the optimal environment for individual research or group study sessions.

ACC also has a fully-accredited childcare center on site, providing students, employees and members of the community with a clean, healthy and nurturing

environment for little ones. Our Career & Transfer Center provides guidance for students looking to continue their education beyond ACC. In fact, we offer guaranteed transfer programs to all four-year Colorado public institutions. Transfer fairs, employment expos and career exploration events are held throughout the year.

The Colorado Department of Higher Education recently announced that ACC served more high school students in dual-enrollment programs (4,403) than any other two-year public institution of higher education in the state for the second consecutive year. Even more, ACC offers FAFSA assistance (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for all college-bound students.

It is estimated that 95% of ACC students will remain in Colorado – filling important jobs in health care, law enforcement, computer specialties and a host of other critically-needed occupations that affect our lives every day. The ACC Foundation provides instrumental support and opportunities for these students, making a direct impact on the

economic growth of our community through the development of an educated workforce.

ACC is partnering with Colorado State University and the Douglas County School District on the new Castle Rock Collaboration Campus. Students can now complete their associate degree or certification in its entirety at the recently-renovated Parker Campus. Brand new, state-of-the-art science labs at the Littleton Campus will deliver the best in experiential and collaborative learning.

ACC offers seven degree and certificate pathways, and over 200 online classes. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees and members of the south metro Denver communities.

Whether you’re a prospective, current or transfer student, you’ll find the education and resources you need to Move Mountains at ACC and beyond.

Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Online

Start at ACC. Move Mountains Anywhere.

• An ACC Associates Degree makes it easy to continue your studies at a four-year college at a fraction of the price.

• Get a jumpstart with Concurrent Enrollment • Get set up to succeed with dedicated faculty attention, free tutoring, and a great campus life close to home.

There are 131 Colleges in Colorado.

Only one can help you Move Mountains.

ACC

ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Littleton Public Schools: Your destination district!

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With a longstanding tradition of excellence, LPS is the only school district in the Denver metro area to receive the Colorado Department of Education’s highest accreditation rating, “Accredited with Distinction,” seven times. And with close community ties, LPS has passed every election brought to voters throughout its history.

LPS serves 28 square miles and includes the majority of the City of Littleton, the Town of Columbine Valley and portions of the municipalities of Bow Mar, Centennial, Greenwood Village and Englewood. With about 15,300 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12.

The district remains committed to keeping class sizes at a level where children can receive personal attention.

Students attend 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs and two charter schools. LPS also offers preschool and kindergarten, with kindergarten options that include half-day and full-day classes – some

Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award.

full-day kindergarten options are free.

All elementary schools offer before- and after-school childcare and summer childcare.

LPS students consistently score among the top of all metro-area students on state assessment tests. As a preferred choice, 19 percent of LPS students live outside district boundaries and choose to open-enroll in LPS schools. In addition to the “Accredited with Distinction” rating, LPS is a multiple-time recipient of the ELPA Excellence Award for its English Language Development (ELD) program.

LPS also offers National Blue Ribbon Schools and a high school International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and district schools annually receive the John Irwin School of Excellence Award and the

LPS offers STEM in all LPS elementary, middle and high schools. Middle school STEM labs were recently updated and include learning experiences in a wide array of areas, including: aeronautics, robotics, architecture, audio production, graphic design and 3D printing. Every year LPS students bring home top state and national honors from Technology Student Association conferences.

All three high schools are nationally recognized and have been featured in Newsweek’s “Top High Schools in America” and 5280’s “Best High Schools.”

They boast regional and state champions in athletics, academics, STEM and performing arts. Ninety percent of LPS graduates indicate that they are college-bound and earn $40+ million in scholarships annually. Such success in high school is possible because of the strong academic foundation built in LPS elementary and middle schools.

Leading the country in 21st century learning, 20,000+ computers are used by students and staff daily. District teachers are known internationally for their use

of instructional technology and students consistently win state and national STEM competitions.

“A Destination District” for students and staff, LPS teachers are caring professionals who devote their time and talent to helping every student achieve to their highest potential. LPS teachers average 12 years of experience and 79 percent have a master’s degree or above. Parent and community members also volunteer 190,000+ hours of their time each year.

LPS is ranked Top 20 in the nation in K–12 Education for safety and security.

The industry’s leading trade publication, Security Magazine, has named LPS among the Top 500 security operations in the world. Additionally, the district received the Pinnacle of Achievement Award in Safety and Security Management.

With a continued commitment to excellence and postsecondary workforce readiness, Littleton Public Schools offers a premier education in a safe and community-oriented environment. www.littletonpublicschools.net 303-347-3386

Experience the excellence.

Feel the pride.

• LPS is currently accepting Open-Enrollment applications • Accredited with Distinction 7 years in a row • Nationally recognized for academic excellence • 90% of graduates indicate that they are college-bound and earn more than $40 million in scholarships annually • Consistently high number of National Merit Scholars, Boettcher Scholars, Presidential Scholars and U.S. military academy appointees • Regional and state champions in athletics, academics, STEM and the performing arts • Among the highest in academic achievement in the Denver metro area

www.littletonpublicschools.net • 303-347-3386

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Belong and Thrive in Englewood Schools Englewood is a small, urban community approximately 6.5 square miles in size located near the geographical center of the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. Nestled between the city of Denver and its suburbs to the south, Englewood Public School District, known as Englewood Schools, allows students to thrive in a unique learning environment. This public school district provides its 3000 students in one early childhood center, four elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools, with access to teachers and programs in ways usually only found in private school settings.

All students in Englewood are given the opportunity to engage in 21st century learning by receiving a district issued iPad for use at school and at home.

Additionally, Englewood offers hands-on STEM education and state-of-the-art STEM Labs at every elementary, middle, and high school.

What Makes Englewood Unique

Students have access to Advanced Placement and honors courses, which allow them to do college-level work while still in high school, and in some cases, earn college credit.

A quality education in Englewood starts in preschool, with a four-star rated Early Childhood Education Center that offers services focused on the whole child, family and community.

In kindergarten, Englewood offers free full-day kindergarten at all four elementary schools. The district knows how important full day kindergarten is for a great start, and believes that tuition should not prevent students from participating in a full-day program.

an accelerated program in an awardwinning (John J. Irwin Colorado School of Excellence for five consecutive years) middle school, alternative educational opportunities at the high school level, as well as more traditional educational opportunities.

Approximately 25% of all Englewood Schools’ students come from outside the school district, making it one of the top districts in the state in terms of open enrollment.

Englewood Schools offers several programs to help students prepare for the rigors of college and a career. These programs engage students through relevant and rigorous courses, help them to plan for life after high school, and provide multiple ways to earn a high school diploma.

Last year, Englewood saved families more than $324,000 in college tuition thanks to our concurrent enrollment courses, which allow students to enroll in college-level courses and earn college credits at the same time they earn high school credit.

Englewood also offers Career and

Prospective Students and Parents

Technical Education courses such as business, agriculture and green energy, STEM, culinary arts & hospitality, and cosmetology. These courses offer handson experiences that keep students engaged and also prepare them for the future job market.

Learning Options Students have many options for learning including an elementary International Baccalaureate (IB) program,

Parents and students looking to learn more about Englewood Schools can tour a school at any time. Englewood is also offering kindergarten open houses at each elementary school on December 4 from 4-6 p.m. and December 14 from 6-8 p.m.

Incoming high school and middle school parents are invited to a high school/middle school showcase at the Englewood Campus (home to Englewood Middle School, Englewood Leadership Academy and Englewood High School) on November 16.

Learn more at www.englewoodschools.net/.

BELONG AND THRIVE IN ENGLEWOOD SCHOOLS! • Brand new, state-of-the art facilities available or coming soon for all students preschool – 12th • Access to hands-on STEM classes for every student in every grade • Small class sizes with individualized instruction • Each student gets a district-issued iPad for 21st century learning Come check out the benefits of a small district

with big opportunities!

We’re now accepting open enrollment applications for out of district students. Learn more on our website at www.englewoodschools.net or by calling 303-806-2051.

UPCOMING EVENTS: KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSES HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE All Elementary Schools SCHOOL SHOWCASE December 4 from 4-6:00p.m.

November 16 from 6-8:00p.m.

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Training the Next Generation Electrician

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Employment opportunities for electricians are growing faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S. Colorado’s building boom in homes and businesses up and down the Front Range require more wiring, electrical power, and systems automation including communications, lighting and control systems. Yet many employers report difficulty finding qualified applicants.

The Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) helps contractors recruit apprentices on a year-round basis. The organization offers apprenticeship training and continuing education programs to support education in the residential, commercial and industrial aspects of the industry. This includes basic electrical theory and practices, safety, new electric code regulations and changes, motor control and system applications, and other required certifications and skills needed in the profession.

will last a lifetime and provide a living wage, while simultaneously increasing the supply of electricians needed,” says Marilyn Stansbury, CEO of IECRM. “High school graduates, military veterans, women and minorities can find immediate full-time employment, begin their on-thejob training and attend IECRM’s classroom instruction Demand for new electricians in the next decade is projected to double the national baseline, creating instant and reliable job security. As a career, electrical contracting ensures life-long learning for new methods, regulations, code changes and technology. “It is a field where high quality, good work is rewarded, paying more than average jobs in other trade sectors,” says Stansbury.

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Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is a tuition-free K-12 charter public school opening its doors in northern Douglas County in the fall of 2018. Ascent Classical Academy is one of 18 classical charter schools across the USA that is affiliated with the Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative.

Classical schools are unique among school choice options for three main reasons; a high or noble purpose, a content-rich curriculum, and a traditional classroom environment.

is taught with an emphasis upon our own history and traditions as American citizens and inheritors of the Western tradition. A classical education requires more than functional literacy. It teaches children from an early age high standards of grammar, precision in word choice, and an eloquence that can emanate only from a love of language.

Ascent Classical Academy teaches children to value knowledge for its own sake with a curriculum that delivers real content. Students learn about historical events, characters, stories, fables, myths, scientific facts, and mathematical proofs. They read whole books in great depth, and learn to approach books both with moderation to learn and courage to question.

The classrooms at Ascent Classical Academy emphasize the authority of the teacher, and therewith his or her expertise and responsibility to deliver it to students. Students are not the passive recipients of knowledge, but active participants in classroom discussion.

This develops a love of learning in your child! An orderly environment facilitates attention, focus, and engagement.

This helps students to know that they are not mere cogs in a machine; rather, they have the capacity to know, to think, to feel, and to act.

Children at Ascent Classical do not merely learn “critical thinking skills,” but also to furnish their minds and imaginations with something to think about. The emphasis of the curriculum is upon the core disciplines of math, science, history, language arts, and also music and art. Each of these disciplines

Ascent Classical Academy is now accepting application for the 2018 school year. Please visit our website at www. dougco.ascentclassical.org to complete and Expression of Interest. Visit Ascent Classical Academy’s Facebook page to keep up to date on current events and announcements.

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We offer a quality and cost effective education for a motivated person with little or no dental experience.

ADAC gives you the knowledge and confidence to start or expand a dental assisting career.

The Academy for Dental Assisting Careers provides you with concentrated instruction on: 1. Chairside Dental Assistant Training Program 2. Dental Radiology & CPR Certifications 3. Nitrous Oxide Administration Certification 4. Expanded Duties Dental Auxiliary (EDDA) 5. Dental Laboratory Technician Certification

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Arvada West High School - Come see what it’s all about!

Arvada West High School is a comprehensive, public high school with about 1,750 students in grades nine through twelve. We provide professional instruction and support so that all students can learn and excel. Curricular offerings reflect a broad range of courses from modified to honors and advanced placement. Our school motto is “Excellence is our Expectation”. We are committed

to high educational values, preparing all students with the skills needed to think critically and interact responsibly in a diverse and changing world. Arvada West’s rich history and traditions continue and are evolving providing students a variety of ways to engage in their education. In 2016, we implemented a 1:1 computer initiative to further integrate technology in the classroom.

• 40 AP or Honors/Advanced courses • Comprehensive Career/College Prep/Technical Ed Programs • State of the Art Instructional facility/1:1 Computer Program • Outstanding Athletic/Activity/Performing Arts Programs • Rigorous academic environment to empower students

Academy for Dental Assisting Careers Academy for Dental Assisting Careers has over 20 years experience teaching The Basics in Dental Assisting! The school has 4 front range locations and offer continuing education classes within the dental field. Certification courses include The Basics, Dental Radiology, EDDA, Nitrous Oxide Administration, CPR and Dental Laboratory Technician.

Classes are structured for entry level students with little or no dental experience and for those who are currently practicing in dentistry and would like to

further their education, earning power and careers.

All classes are taught by actively practicing Certified Dental Assistants, EDDA’s, Dentists and Lab Technicians within a practicing dental facility for hands on and classroom training.

The school has Chamber nomination for Best Small Business of the Year and Gold Star Certification by the Better Business Bureau.

Contact 303-774-8100; www.academyfordentalassistingcareers.com.

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11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada, CO

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• 40 AP or Honors/Advanced courses • Comprehensive Career/College Prep/Technical Ed Programs • Rigorous academic environment to empower students • State of the Art Instructional facility/1:1 Computer Program • Outstanding Athletic/Activity/Performing Arts Programs

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We were voted the Best of the Best day care for 5 consecutive years since 2013. We inspire children from infants to kindergarten with creative and challenging Montessori classrooms that foster education through hands-on learning and critical thinking. We believe in providing our children an enriched environment, productive for their brain and cognitive development, along with a loving and nurturing setting for children’s optimal growth and happiness.

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education, recognized that from birth to age 6 in a child’s life as the most critical period for the development of personality and intellect. At this age, children are actively seeking out information and they learn quickly and easily, when exposed to developmentally appropriate materials.

Research shows that children are especially interested in demonstrating their independence at early age and there is a strong hand-brain connection in their development. Our Montessori classrooms facilitate this growth and development from infants through kindergarten.

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St. Anne’s Episcopal School Educating minds, enriching hearts, and expanding horizons St. Anne’s Episcopal School educates minds, enriches hearts, and expands horizons for students in preschool (age 3) through eighth grade. Located on a picturesque campus in south Denver, St. Anne’s is a magical place full of magnificent flower gardens, secret passages, and spaces that speak of love and caring that began long ago.

For over 65 years, the focus of St. Anne’s has been the well-being of children. Students are provided with a balanced program of academics, athletics, and the arts. While emphasizing inclusivity, the school builds character and integrity upon a spiritual, moral and ethical foundation. St. Anne’s strives to foster the development of people who go on to make significant and lasting contributions to society.

Because of its preschool through eighth grade design, the school provides a consistent and nurturing experience from early childhood through the first stages of adolescence. With a caring community to support them during their formative years, St. Anne’s students grow into role models and leaders.

Students develop leadership skills while performing such activities as engaging in community service, serving as buddies to younger students, and participating in student council.

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Visit St. Anne’s to observe lessons taught with state-of-the-art technology, stroll through beautiful gardens that grace a unique campus, observe preschool students exploring nature in an outdoor classroom, and tour our new outdoor amphitheater, dining hall and performing arts spaces.

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With a financial aid budget of over $1.1 million, St. Anne’s is able to provide need-based financial assistance to a large number of families. All parents are encouraged to explore the possibility of an independent school education for their children.

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Students and parents alike value the strong sense of community that characterizes this school.

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Come for a tour of our picturesque campus, including our NEW outdoor classroom.

If you are unable to attend the Parent Preview but would like to schedule a tour of St. Anne’s Episcopal School, please contact the Admissions Office at 303.756.9481 x210 or visit our website: st-annes.org.

Mapleton Public Schools is building toward the future Earth movers and cement mixers are as common as school buses in Mapleton Public Schools this fall, with crews digging into a robust list of capital construction projects in all corners of the District. It hasn’t been a full year since the Mapleton community came out in support of the 2016 bond, and students are already learning in renovated schools and classrooms and playing on brand new turf at DiTirro Stadium.

After spending last school year in a remodeled gym, students and staff from Big Picture College and Career Academy started this year on Broadway. Using funds from the sale of property in a largely industrial corridor, miles away from schools and families, Mapleton purchased the building located at 7350 N. Broadway. Half of the building was converted into Big Picture.

Mapleton’s Administration Building moved into the other half of the building on Broadway. This move brings many resources under the same roof for the first time in decades. The former Administration Building on 80th Avenue and Washington Street is now the Operations Center and houses the Transportation Department, Operations and Maintenance, Warehouse and Nutrition Services.

The Broadway Building will also host an expanded CareerX center, Mapleton’s

career and technical program.

Students and staff returned to Welby Community School in September. Students were excited to find a mountainthemed library, a new cafeteria and renovated classrooms. Construction on the new gym and classroom additions are expected to wrap up in January.

In the next few months, both the new Adventure Elementary school building the Global Primary Academy building will begin to take shape. Adventure and Global Primary Academy will open to students in the fall of 2018. Design work on Global Leadership Academy is wrapping up, and construction will start soon in preparation for a January 2019 opening.

Design on the new school in the Midtown neighborhood is complete and construction will begin as soon as the District receives ownership of the five-acre plot.

Mapleton is looking for volunteers to oversee the success and implementation of upcoming construction projects by serving on the Citizens Construction Advisory Committee. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please email communications@mapleton.us, or call 303.853.1000.

To learn more about Mapleton’s capital construction projects visit www.mapleton.us.

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Ave Maria Catholic School Ave Maria Catholic School in Parker, CO is now enrolling for the 2018/19 school year. Please join us Tuesday, November 7th, between 9:00AM and 2:00PM at our open house. We will be providing information about our school and giving campus tours. Ave Maria

Catholic School offers Preschool for 3 year olds through Junior Kindergarten.

We have 2, 3, and 5 half and full day options for your convenience. The Preschool strives to provide young children with a safe and loving environment in which they can explore, experiment, and grow in.

Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Established in 2000, Ave Maria has become the premier faith-based private school in the Parker and Douglas County area.

We have high quality, tenured staff that differentiates their instruction to fit each students needs. Students are not only challenged academically but are also encouraged to make a profound difference in their school and community.

Ave Maria Catholic School offers state of the art technology in all classrooms.

Sports, clubs, and extra-curricular activities are offered to students as well as before and after school care.

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We are a home-grown, locally governed school of choice!

We are not affiliated with a “national charter school chain” or managed by an educational management organization (EMO). This means local tax dollars remain here, benefitting our children.

We are opening K-6, eventually adding grades until we are PK-8th grades.

We are families that have come together to envision Apex Community School, whose mission is to provide an innovative and inclusive learning community that will welcome the breadth of student population, regardless of ability, socio-economic background, and/or language proficiency.

Apex’s model will provide students with rigorous, research-based curricula selected for their proven effectiveness and systematically delivered using Direct Instruction. The curriculum includes: • Core Knowledge Scope and Sequence • Core Knowledge Language Arts, a phonemic based approach to literacy • Jump Mathematics, and • An integrated liberal arts program (Music, Art and Physical Education)

Additionally, Apex will utilize a literature-based and integrated character education program.

Our enrollment is weighted in favor of students that are learning the English language, have IEPs and/or are experiencing socio-economic struggles. Apex’s school fees will be assessed on a sliding scale and uniforms will be practical and affordable.

We desire to be part of the community fabric in the Meadows and to that end, have forged a partnership with the Meadows Neighborhood Company, together seeking to see the emerging community around the Taft House and Pool become a significant community hub of events and offerings!

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Castle View High School www.castleviewhs.com 5254 N. Meadows Drive, Castle Rock 303-387-9000 Grades Served: 9-12

• 20+ Advanced Placement Course Offerings • 5A Athletics/Activities Programs • 4 Academy Model: Biotechnology and Health Sciences Academy; Leadership, Global Studies and Communication Academy; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy; Visual and Performing Arts Academy • Senior Internship Program • Strong Emphasis on Relationships, Relevant Learning and Rigor

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Meadow View Elementary

• Strong Core Values • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Gifted & Talented/Accelerated Programs • Clubs, Camps, Activities and Athletics • Design Thinking Model and Processes

• Artful Learning School • Personalized Learning • Gifted and Talented Programs • Safe and Supportive Environment

2575 Meadows Boulevard, Castle Rock 303-387-1300 Grades Served: 7-8

Clear Sky Elementary

1470 Clear Sky Way, Castle Rock 303-387-5900 Grades Served: PreK-6 • Project-Based Learning • Academic Excellence • Interventions and Reading Recovery

Larkspur Elementary

1103 West Perry Park Avenue, Larkspur 303-387-5375 Grades Served: PreK-6 • Academic Excellence • Small Classroom Sizes • Indoor and Outdoor Classrooms • Environment Based Education • Unique and Spacious Campus • Science Lab • National Green Ribbon School • Student lead conflict mediation aligned with TRACKS

3700 Butterfield Crossing, Castle Rock 303-387-5425 Grades Served: PreK-6

Sedalia Elementary

5449 North Huxtable Street, Sedalia 303-387-5500 Grades Served: K-6 • National Green Ribbon School • Rural Environment • Small Class Sizes • Community Driven • Culturally Diverse

Soaring Hawk Elementary 4665 Tanglevine Drive, Castle Rock 303-387-5825 Grades Served: PreK-6

• Strong Academic Programs • Emphasis on Literacy • Personalized Learning • Strong School Culture and Community • Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports • Interventions and Reading Recovery

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Tuition-Free, K-6th Grade Charter School Including FREE Full Day Kindergarten

• Spanish, Mandarin & French 50% immersion model • Technology in every classroom • Enriching after school programs including Chess & Taekwondo • World language taught by native speakers • Smaller class sizes Recognized as a Performance School, Colorado Department of Education’s highest rating

Now Enrolling for 2018-19 GVA Douglas County 18451 Ponderosa Dr., Parker, CO 80134

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Global Village Academy is an innovative language immersion K-6 charter school that has been recognized as a performance school, Colorado Department of Education’s highest rating. Core content is taught in English and a second language through a 50/50 immersion model. GVA Douglas County offers a Spanish, Mandarin or French language track.

GVA is truly a Global Village: Our teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common, internationally bench-marked curriculum spanning each language village, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives.

Principal Stacy Bush encourages parents interested in learning more about how immersion education works to attend a New Parent Info Meeting. Parents will be able to watch a sample day at GVA, meet the administration and learn more about the benefits of learning a second language at a young age. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month, at 6:00 PM. RSVP to 720-476-8044

The Tutoring Center’s #1 Goal for Your Child is Success!

Common sense tells us that children learn best when they enjoy learning.

When you arrive at THE TUTORING CENTER, you’ll notice right away what sets us apart from other after-school learning centers and the tutoring programs your school might offer. First, we’re proud of the organized, clutterfree environment we provide for your child. We have carefully designed our centers this way to help your child focus, concentrate, and excel to heights you may have never thought possible. Second, and most importantly, if you look at the children who learn with us, you will see children who are excited about learning and having FUN while doing it – and some of them are the children the schools were convinced they couldn’t motivate. Let your child surprise you with success and excitement!

Our instructors are the best of the best: they’re painstakingly chosen from candidates with superior credentials.

All of our Instructors hold Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees (many also hold other top professional credentials in a variety of fields), and our Assistant Instructors are recognized as top students in our local colleges and universities.

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Before you enroll in one of our programs, we conduct a Diagnostic Assessment that quickly and accurately pinpoints your child’s strengths, weaknesses, and the skills needed for improvement. Next, we develop a personalized program for your child, that is specifically tailored to fit his or her particular strengths and learning style.

In addition, we give your child the finest instruction possible in a positive, fun, and caring environment.

At THE TUTORING CENTER we have a clear four-part mission for every child who studies with us: Part 1: Your child will develop stronger academic skills in Reading, Math, and Writing.

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Rock Canyon High School 5810 McArthur Ranch Road Highlands Ranch 303-387-3000 Grades Served: 9-12

• Class of 2017 offered $14.2 million in scholarships • Highest composite SAT in DCSD with a score of 1164 • 27 Advanced Placement Courses with over 1500 seats filled • More than 80% of our students participate in Athletics and Activities

Redstone Elementary

9970 Glenstone Circle, Highlands Ranch 303-387-7300 Grades Served: PreK-5

Rocky Heights Middle School

11033 Monarch Boulevard, Highlands Ranch 303-387-3300 Grades Served: 6-8 • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • 1 to 1 Technology • Gifted & Talented/Accelerated Programs • Clubs, Camps, Activities

Buffalo Ridge Elementary

7075 N. Shoreham Drive, Castle Pines 303-387-5575 Grades Served: PreK-5 • Balance, Problem Solving • Caring Academic Community • Character Education • Before and After School Education

• Academic Excellence • Leader In Me® School • 1 to 1 Student iPads for Digital Learning • Personalized Learning Focus

Timber Trail Elementary

690 West Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines 303-387-5700 Grades Served: K-5 • Project-Based Learning • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving • Personalized Learning • 1 to 1 Student iPads or Chromebooks for Digital Learning

Wildcat Mountain Elementary 6585 Lionshead Parkway, Littleton 303-387-6925 Grades Served: PreK-5 • Community Partnerships • Positive and Safe Environment • STEM Emphasis

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Standley Lake High School

STANDLEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL 9300 W. 104TH AVE. WESTMINSTER, CO 80021

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In addition to Standley Lake’s IB, we offer AP courses in all disciplines. Our STEM program offerings include film editing/broadcasting and architectural drafting. Standley Lake High School is proud to be the home of a nationally recognized ProStart program, state winning yearbook and newspaper, state qualifying athletics, and a nationally placed dance team. We are the founding school for the nationally recognized Day Without Hate. Annually, teachers travel with students all over the world through the Social Studies and Second Language departments. For those who are guided by the arts, we have many opportunities, including studio arts, forensics/speech &

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debate, an improvisational team, marching band, theatre and vocal music.

Visit the Standley Lake website for additional information: www. standley-web.jeffco.k12.co.us/ standley Phone: 303-982-3311

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Faith Christian Academy But what does that look like in the 303.403.2712 21st century? We are all about offering Terrie.Thaler@fca-schools.org opportunity to our students to find and develop their God-given gifts. www.faith.school

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Southeast Christian School Southeast Christian School’s mission is to provide a Christ centered education Preschool through 8th grade, preparing God’s children and young adults for works of service, for the Glory of God alone (Eph 4:12). At Southeast we educate today’s youth to be disciples of Jesus Christ through competitive academics, athletics, fine arts, and STEM. We are dedicated to nurturing excellence and growth to assist students in achieving their God-given potential through goal setting, rigorous instruc-

tion, coaching, and student centered supports. Our students are equipped to identify their unique God given giftedness and to pursue excellence so that each of them may pursue higher education aptly prepared.

Our instructional staff are degreed and certified educators who pursue advanced instructional development to provide the highest quality education.

Southeast is a dually accredited Christian school with dedicated security staff and state of the art system.

Skyview Academy Located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, SkyView Academy is a tuition free*, charter public PK-12 school offering a research-based, content-rich, liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies, character education, and community service.

Founded in 2010, SkyView serves 1,350 PK-12 students. Our PK-8th grade Core Knowledge curriculum partners well with our 9-12th grade Classical/ College Prep approach to help prepare students for college and life. Faculty, staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of high expectation

and support where individuals are respected, valued and known by the content of their character. In building life-long leaders and honorable learners, our approach fits the desires of our scholars, thespians and 3A Metro League athletes who all compete and prepare for rigorous challenges in our state-ofthe-art facilities. For more information on enrollment at SkyView Academy, please visit our website at http:// skyviewacademy.org *SkyView Academy is a PK-12 tuition-free, charter public school in Highlands Ranch.

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Conveniently located at E470 and Jordan Rd.

Looking for technology immersion in teaching core subjects to your children?

Looking for small class sizes and personalized attention? Challenge to Excellence Charter School, K-8th grade, prepares your student for the future demands of a technology-driven world by providing them advanced learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

C2E was the 1st school in Douglas County to be a part of the national Future Ready initiative. This means we are committed to providing students digital learning strategies so they can achieve their full

potential. Technology allows our students to learn and see beyond the classroom walls! Music, art, physical education, languages, writing, math, and science are a vital part of a well-rounded education at C2E. As a charter school, C2E benefits from strong parent involvement and smaller class sizes with personalized attention to better meet your child’s needs.

C2E is conveniently located at E470 and Jordan Road in north Parker. Come be a part of our exciting technology-driven world of learning! Schedule your tour TODAY at www.c2e.org.

Renaissance Montessori Academy Renaissance Montessori Academy specializes in educating children from 2.5 years of age through kindergarten in the Montessori Philosophy. Every child follows their own learning journey with Montessori trained teachers supporting their growth. Children start their journey learning how to care for themselves, others, and the environment. They practice language, math, science, geography, as well as gross and fine motor activities. As they move into Kindergarten, they begin to work on service learning and other selfdirected projects. RMA’s studio allows

children to spend time expanding their classroom learning in Spanish, art, music, science, culture, and technology.

They offer 4 to 5 days, half or full days, as well as before and after school options.

Please give them a call today to book your independent tour!

16740 Keystone Blvd. Parker, CO 80134 www.rmaschool.org • (303) 840-6119

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Ben Franklin Academy: FULL STEAM AHEAD! Looking for a school that provides rigorous academic curriculum with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), as well as character education? Ben Franklin Academy is The Core Knowledge STEAM School of Choice in Douglas County because we do all that AND MORE! At Ben Franklin Academy (BFA), our mission is to develop students from preschool through eighth grade who are well-read, scientifically curious and civically engaged. That’s why we provide daily instruction in core classes—science, math, social studies and language arts—as well as weekly instruction in technology, art, music, physical education and science lab. Middle school students (grades 6-8) also have core classes daily, as well as STEAM lab, Spanish, Physical Education, Life Skills, Technology and Electives.

Here’s why BFA is proud to say that we are The Core Knowledge STEAM School of Choice: Science – Students learn complex material in an age appropriate way and their lessons are reinforced by weekly hands-on experiments which incorpo-

rate math, art, engineering, technology and inquiry into the scientific method.

Our kids participate in Space Week, Earth Week, Engineering Week, Code Week, Playground Physics, Science Fair, the STEAM Expo, Star Lab and a number of dissections.

Technology – The use of technology is incorporated into the very fabric of BFA—from state-of–theart classroom technology, to the iPads and computers each student can access. Elementary students not only learn the basics of how to use a computer, typing skills and Google Applications, but they also focus on elements of computer science and coding.

Middle school students gain hands-on experience in a variety of intersecting fields to encourage ingenuity, persistence and confidence, including digital photography, graphic design, 3D modeling/printing, electronics and more! And, beginning in fifth grade, students have

access to their very own Chromebooks.

Engineering – Various engineering concepts are routinely integrated into BFA’s curriculum. Additionally, elementary students complete a mini-engineering unit, and middle school students learn the basics of robotics, construct objects using 3D modeling software, and study software engineering through game design.

Arts – BFA’s strong art curriculum engages the whole child and fosters high achievement in critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative learning.

The music program offers a variety of opportunities for students to showcase their creativity and talent, such as musical performances in front of a live audience and introduction to instruments.

Middle school kids have the opportunity to be involved in a full-scale musical production on our beautiful stage or take classes on technical theatre, song writing or guitar, to name a few.

Math – BFA uses Saxon Math because its innovative, instructional approach breaks complex concepts into simpler increments that are easier to learn. Research shows that the Saxon approach has produced significantly higher levels of student learning.

Students thrive at BFA because we focus on the success of each individual student through the use of flexible ability grouping and differentiated instruction. And, we’re proud that our rigorous curriculum, character education and STEAM focus ensure students are successful when they transition to high school.

Kids and parents aren’t the only ones who appreciate Ben Franklin Academy— with a supportive administration, autonomy in the classroom and small class sizes—our staff and accredited teachers do as well! That’s why we can boast about a 90 percent average teacher retention rate from year-to-year.

To learn more about Ben Franklin Academy, visit our website (www.bfacademy.org) or stop by for a tour Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in November (except Nov. 22).

Ben Franklin Academy would like to publically thank these wonderful staff members as they celebrate 5 or more years of service!

Brenda Bauer Kimberly Blum Colleen Bobbin Debbie Brook Michelle Bynum Ellen Cain Esther Colas

Kate Crespo Marty Denham Genevieve Gibson Kristen Goldberg Janet Harlow Nicole Harms Sarah Harrel

Ali Hinkle Halsley Hoff Jaime Johnson Susan Klee Kevin Knudsen Beth Konesky

Jackie Losasso Craig Macias Candace McGinty Katie Murphy Kayla Murray Dana Nach Shannon Olson

Brittany Parsons Emily Pitrone Nannette Preciado Hugh Redford Sarah Russell Leigh Savoy Diana Simpson

Katie Stolk Laura Tickle Angie Van Wyk Karen Wall Melinda Walter Emily Ward Kelly Whelan

We appreciate you and all our staff who work hard to educate and nurture our students every day! www.bfacademy.org

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Cherry Hills Christian School Since 1985, Cherry Hills Christian School has offered students in preschool through middle school a quality, Christcentered education with an emphasis on character building and serving others.

Open House in School Lobby

• Thursday, October 26, 2017 • Thursday, November 9, 2017 • Thursday, November 30, 2017 • Thursday, January 11, 2018 • Thursday, January 25, 2018 • Thursday, February 8, 2018 • Thursday, February 22, 2018 • Thursday, March 8, 2018

Elementary School: 10am Middle School: 11am PreSchool: Wednesdays at 9:30am

Experience Kindergarten Times: 8:30 - 10:30am • Friday, October 13, 2017 • Monday, November 13, 2017 • Monday, December 11, 2017 • Friday, January 12, 2018 • Monday, February 12, 2018 • Friday, March 2, 2018 Kindergarten Information/ Enrollment Night

Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm • Tuesday, January 16, Room 144

Visit our website to RSVP: CherryHillsChristian.org or Enrollment Department 303.325.8175 3900 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 PreSchool | Elementary School | Middle School

Leman Academy of Excellence The world is full of knowledge, and to the classical mind, all knowledge is interrelated. Leman Academy of Excellence (LAE) offers a Classical Education unlike any other in Douglas County.

LAE’s Classical Education uses history as its organizing outline. Literature, science, geography, art and music are taught in connection to the time period under study in history, allowing our scholars’ minds to feast on a rich, meaningful, and interrelated curriculum. LAE’s curriculum further includes Spanish, Latin, Saxon Math, and Shurley English, all taught through a classical approach. Classical learning follows three basic stages of development, called the Trivium: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. Such an approach teaches “with the grain” and equips scholars to meaningfully absorb, synthesize, and apply their learning in age-appropriate ways. The ultimate aim of our classical program is to train tomorrow’s leaders in wisdom and virtue. We believe this happens within a safe and encouraging environment, in partnership with supportive families.

While the classical curriculum differentiates the school, what truly makes LAE unique is that the parenting and

child development philosophies of Dr. Kevin Leman are incorporated into the classroom, fostering a school culture that is encouraging and respectful. LAE offers a learning environment for youth that willingly engages and embraces parents in the educational process, highlighting the parent-teacher-scholar relationship to bring out the best in the child. This partnership with parents is a cornerstone of LAE and is essential in maximizing a scholar’s educational experience.

Conveniently located at the intersection of Stroh and Parker roads, LAE is currently building a K-8 facility. Like all charter schools, LAE is a tuition-free, public school that enrolls students by way of a lottery. The lottery will take place on November 20, 2017 for the 2018-2019 school year. Students shall be considered for enrollment without regard to race, income, creed, gender, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability or need for special education.

For more information or to enroll your child visit www.LemanAcademy.com/ parker or attend an Open House on November 15th at 10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. at the Parker Library.

Our mission is to honor Christ by teaching, encouraging, training and grounding students in God’s truth within a dynamic, academic environment. For Christ...Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength. It is our desire and commitment to build students up who have a heart to serve Jesus and others, a soul that desires a close relationship with the Lord, a mind that seeks purity and wisdom and strength of character and community.

FOR CHRIST…Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength The HEART of Cherry Hills Christian is to help the next generation develop a lifestyle of service and giving so that they will continually ask, “What needs to be done?” and then do it - at home, in their community, and in the world. Creating a desire within our students to take care of God’s world and the people in it is a priority to us. We want students to leave CHC with heads, hearts and hands for service.

CHC is committed to educating the

whole child, nurturing the SOUL of each student. Our students’ foundation is God’s truth found in His Word. We are equally concerned with the spiritual, emotional and social development of our students. We believe God created each child as His divine masterpiece, capable as learners and uniquely gifted for His purpose.

Academics at CHC are dynamic: everevolving and rigorous. Student MINDS benefit from small class sizes and low student-teacher ratios. The intentional integration and use of technology creates a collaborative work environment that fosters critical thinking and creativity. CHC is dually accredited, many of our teachers have advanced degrees and we have been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2014.

Cherry Hills students gain STRENGTH from the depth and breadth of our programs. At every level, we place high value on serving others through nationally recognized community outreach programs.

Education is successful when parents, Cherry Hills Christian, and a community of believers partner in this important responsibility. We look forward to partnering with your family!

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Are all STEM schools alike?

STEM, the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is increasing in popularity as an educational choice in Colorado.

Last year, Chalkbeat Colorado wrote, “a buzzword in public education and a popular concept with the business community, STEM is billed as an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning that exposes students to hands-on experiences to prepare them for the 21st century economy.”

In the same Chalkbeat article, Stephanie Veck, executive director of the development council, which studies the state’s job market stressed that not all schools with

STEM-based curriculums are alike. She stated, “STEM, it’s a bit of a hot thing. Some schools and some programs will slap STEM on a program and it doesn’t necessarily deliver the outcome we hope for students.”

STEM School Highlands Ranch is one of the few STEM curriculums that infuses STEM learning in all aspects of education. The school also is the only school in Colorado that offers this integrated STEM education from kindergarten through high school.

“We worked very hard to open our school to the youngest learners,” said Dr. Penelope Eucker, the Executive Director of STEM School Highlands Ranch. “We believe it is vital that children become excited about science, math, computers and all technology at the very youngest of ages. They grow to appreciate and understand the infusion of STEM that will carve the path for the rest of their education and beyond.”

industry level IT certificates by taking classes in A+, Net+, and Security+. In our engineering Labs, students fine-tune their problem-solving and creative skills as they take classes in manufacturing, robotics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), digital electronics, and transportation technologies.

The infusion of technology is also integral ini the liberal arts classroom as a tool to help students use information and build new knowledge. Teachers facilitate students through significant problem based learning (PBL) experiences where they are not simply acquiring new information, but working collaboratively to solve realworld problems in real-world contexts.

The school also offers a myriad of Advanced Placement classes and Concurrent Enrollment (CE) enabling students to take classes both on and off campus for college credit, while still enrolled in high school.

One of the most misunderstood aspects of a STEM curriculum is that students miss out on writing, arts and

Enrichment Learning at STEM School Highlands Ranch doesn’t stop in the classroom. From BEST Robotics, soccer, cross country and basketball to ballet, cheerleading, theater and fencing, students are engaged in learning after the bell rings at the end of the day. Students are eager to learn even outside the classroom, says Sara Phelps, Enrichment Director. “It’s an opportunity for them to not only discover new areas of learning, but also to make new friends, while developing their teamwork skills.”

Beneath it All

Problem Based Learning At STEM School Highlands Ranch, students are challenged to develop the essential soft skills necessary to be productive and valued members of the 21st Century workforce. As the student progresses, the engineering, technology and computer science classes become more rigorous and students begin programming in a variety of languages, learn creative applications like 3D animation/ modeling and designing, and build games.

Additionally by high school, students are able to earn

“At Arrow, I work as a normal computer technician. We do almost everything that the regular techs do at work.

We do things like build computers, deliver equipment, and fix equipment. Everyday is something new, and I am always excited to see whats next.”

humanities. “Not so, at STEM School Highlands Ranch, “ adds Eucker. “One of the attributes of STEM School Highlands Ranch is that the school offers rigorous humanities courses, arts, foreign languages, and a theater and a music program that was selected as one of the most innovative by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, but all infused with STEM.”

Career Discovery STEM School Highlands Ranch Career Discovery is the first of its kind career program for high school students in Colorado. The program offers students a menu of options to explore business fields in real world settings that can potentially lead to an internship/apprenticeship or full/ part-time job after graduation and during college.

Currently students are working at many Colorado companies including Panther Industries, Arrow Electronics, Home Advisor and Swift Page. Junior Reade Webb, who worked at Arrow Electronics last summer explains,

In the end, our focus is on ensuring that all students become productive citizens of the world with strong character, and mastered skills in reading, writing, communication, math and critical thinking. We aim to support and challenge students and provide the firm foundation necessary to be successful with whatever pathway they choose to take after high school.

STEM School Highlands Ranch is open every Wednesday at 10 am for tours and no appointment is necessary.

The school also accepts open enrollment applications all year long. For more information about the school, tours or open enrollment, please visit the website at stemk12. org or call at 303-683-STEM (7836).

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Visit Our Website to Learn about Enrollment stemk12.org

Why STEM School Highlands Ranch?

Innovation: Our unique K-12 model encourages innovation from an early age, laying the foundation for a lifetime of discovery.

Top Ranking: In addition to Boettcher and Coca Cola scholars, our students rank at the very top of state and national competitions in the arts, computer sciences, engineering, science, history, music and language arts.

Community: We collaborate with community businesses for realworld, authentic learning experiences for all students. We invite innovators, scientists, artists, engineers, government officials, teachers and parents to work with, collaborate and partner with students to enhance learning.

More than STEM: We infuse STEM into all classrooms. We challenge students with STEMbased, real-world problem solving fueled by constant exploration, inquiry and discovery.

Empowerment: We put students in the driver’s seat of their learning, engaging and empowering them to push their own unique boundaries of innovative learning, thinking and doing.

Real World: We are the only High School with tiered Career Discovery program engaging students in interns and mentorships.

Challenging and Fun: 13 AP Classes, Concurrent Enrollment, continual innovation, theater, sports and rigorous discovery unleashing the potential of all students.

See us in action.

Tours: every Wednesday, 10 am 8773 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

P 303.683.7836

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