PRINCIPAL: Anne Sterrett 720-424-7860 polaris.dpsk12.org 410 Park Ave. West Magnet School for Highly Gifted and Talented GRADES SERVED: 1-5 ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT: 339 Standard Bus Routes
POLARIS Polaris Elementary School guides its students through an exceptional artsintegrated curriculum for gifted learners. Located on the northeast edge of downtown Denver, Polaris is dedicated to meeting the needs of elementaryaged highly gifted and high-achieving students. 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. For information on enrolling in a highly gifted magnet program, see page 19.
PRO GRAMS : Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Library • Music • Student Leadership • Service Opportunities • Technology • Discovery Link • Arts Focus
20 17 SCH O O L PERFO RMA NC E FRAM EWO RK RAT I NG S : OVERALL > Distinguished
GROWTH > 70% Meets Expectations
REACH REACH offers personalized whole-child learning experiences, in fully inclusive classrooms, to meet the unique needs of students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. At REACH, every student has the opportunity to access a standardsaligned curriculum through differentiated instruction and project-based learning that is tailored to the child’s unique talents, skills, learning style and growth needs. Teams of teachers collaboratively plan instruction, curricular adaptations and any necessary specialized interventions.
PRINCIPAL: Moira Coogan
P RO GRAMS :
720-668-9691 reachpk5.org 940 Fillmore St.
Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • Music • Art • PE • Fine
Charter School GRADES SERVED: ECE to 5 ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT: 102
Arts • Cross-Categorical and Model 1 Center-Based Program
20 17 SCHO O L PERFO RMA NC E FRAM EWO RK RAT I NG S : OVERALL > Accredited on Priority Watch
GROWTH > 38% Approaching Expectations
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