DPS SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide 2015-16 for Secondary Schools

2015-2016 SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide

Middle and High Schools

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DPS MIDDL E AND H I G H S C H O O L S

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.

Superintendent Tom Boasberg

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

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Easy Reference Guide Beginning Your School Search Other Things to Consider How to Enroll in a School DPS Resources and Programs Quick-Glance Symbols Meeting Your Student’s Needs District Map

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Far Northeast Schools

14 Collegiate Prep Academy 15 DCIS at Montbello 15 DSST: GVR High School 16 DSST: GVR Middle School 16 Farrell B. Howell 17 Florida Pitt Waller 18 High Tech Early College 18 KIPP Montbello College Prep 19 KIPP Montbello Collegiate High School New 20 Marie L. Greenwood Academy 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College 21 Noel Community Arts School 21 Omar D. Blair 22 P.U.S.H Academy 22 Sims-Fayola International Academy 24 STRIVE Prep – Green Valley Ranch 24 STRIVE Prep – Montbello 25 Vista Academy

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Near Northeast Schools

26 Bruce Randolph 27 Compassion Road Academy 27 Contemporary Learning Academy 28 Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman 28 Denver Discovery School 29 Denver Justice 29 Denver School of the Arts 30 Dora Moore 31 DSST: Cole High School 31 DSST: Cole Middle School

32 DSST: Conservatory Green 32 DSST: Stapleton High School 33 DSST: Stapleton Middle School 33 East 34 Emily Griffith High School 34 Manual 35 McAuliffe International School 35 Morey Middle School 36 Near Northeast Community Engagement School New 36 Northfield High School at Paul Sandoval Campus New 37 Odyssey School of Denver 40 Pioneer Charter School 40 P.R.E.P. Academy 41 Venture Prep 41 Whittier 42 William Roberts 42 Wyatt Academy

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Northwest Schools

43 Academy of Urban Learning 44 ACE Community Challenge School 44 Bryant-Webster Dual Language 45 CEC Middle College of Denver 45 César Chávez Academy Denver 46 Colorado High School Charter 47 Denver Montessori Junior/ Senior High School 47 Denver Online High School 48 Escuela Tlatelolco 48 Girls Athletic Leadership School 49 Lake International School 49 North 50 North High School Engagement Center 51 RiseUp Community School New 51 Skinner 52 STRIVE Prep – Excel 52 STRIVE Prep – Lake 53 STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside 53 Trevista at Horace Mann 54 West Career Academy 54 West Generation Academy 55 West Leadership Academy

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Southeast Schools

56 Denver Green School 57 Denver Language School 57 DSST: Byers 58 George Washington 58 Grant Beacon 59 Hamilton 59 Highline Academy 60 Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences 60 Merrill 61 Place Bridge Academy 61 Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning 62 Slavens 63 South 63 Thomas Jefferson

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Southwest Schools

64 Abraham Lincoln 65 Compass Academy New 65 Denver Center for International Studies 66 DSST: College View 67 Excel Academy – Denver 67 Florence Crittenton 68 Grant Ranch 68 Henry World Middle School 69 John F. Kennedy 70 Kepner 71 KIPP Denver Collegiate 71 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy 72 Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy 73 Respect Academy 74 Southwest Early College 74 STRIVE Prep – Federal 75 STRIVE Prep – SMART Academy 76 STRIVE Prep – Westwood 76 Summit Academy

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 thirdparty advertisements included in this guide.

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“We send our kids to Denver Public Schools with confidence, knowing their success is equally important to us as it is to everyone at DPS. Whether it be the secretary, a teacher, the principal, the school psychologist, or the cafeteria staff, everyone always treats our kids with dignity, care and respect. As parents, we see these relationships helping to form them into amazing people.”

Kristi and Jeff, Micah’s Parents

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Easy Reference Guide

Easy Reference Guide Departments and programs

Types of schools

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.

Within DPS, all middle and high schools are tuition-free and operate under a variety of governance structures.

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 Education ECE and preschool are used interchangeably and refer to school programs that serve children ages 3 and 4.

GT – Gifted and Talented Support 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 Talented Support for students whose extraordinary academic abilities are the most advanced and who may have unique educational, social and emotional needs.

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

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

District-Managed Schools District-managed schools are operated, supervised and supported by DPS and its Board of Education. Some districtmanaged 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 districtmanaged 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.

Intensive Pathways Schools Intensive Pathways Schools include four school types that are defined by the intensive support that helps students prepare for college and careers. Each Intensive Pathways School is a diploma-granting, comprehensive program that offers concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, wrap-around services, college and career counseling, and internship opportunities. Most Intensive Pathways Schools accept students by application only.

Schools are identified as part of the Intensive Pathways offering within the school profiles section on pages 14-76. The four school types are:

› Intensive Pathways Schools – offering specialized support

for specific student groups such as pregnant and parenting teens, students with intensive behavioral support needs, etc.

› Multiple Pathways Centers – providing intensive academic

and behavioral support to students who are generally 16 to 18 years of age and up to two years behind in credits

› Engagement Centers – providing an accelerated course of

study for students who are typically 18 to 20 years of age and are within 100 credits of graduating

› Intensive Pathways Charters – offering specialized, intensive academic and behavioral support

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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 Guide This Enrollment Guide provides comprehensive information on all DPS middle and high 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 14.

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 a middle or high 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 Schools After 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 14-76 of this guide.

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Academic Standards enver 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.

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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.

How to choose a school

Other things to consider DPS 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 middle and high school that is included in the SPF is evaluated on five indicators. These indicators are:

› Academic Proficiency, or how well students perform on state

SPF ratings: Overall Rating Schools 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 highachieving 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.

assessments in a given year

distinguished

assessments from one year to the next

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

creates a connection with students as measured by attendance rates, student-satisfaction survey results and center-based program offerings

Meets Expectations

› Academic Growth, or how much progress students show on state › Student Engagement, or how effectively a school engages and › 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 reenroll in a school from one year to the next

In addition, high schools that are included in the SPF are evaluated on student college and career readiness and improvement in student college and career readiness over time. These measures look at how well a high school is preparing its students for postsecondary success. Lastly, dropout rates are considered as part of a high school’s enrollment rates indicator.

Look for these rating symbols in each school profile

School Performance Framework Ratings

› Overall WATCH » 48 %

› Student Academic Growth MEETS » 52 %

80-100%

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%

chools that are indicated as “Accredited on Watch” S (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%

chools that are indicated as “Accredited on Priority S 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%

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How to Enroll in a School Important 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 and 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 Steps You and Your Student Take

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RESEARCH

Research Research 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.

Prioritize Prioritize 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.

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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.

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SUBMIT CT CONTA L SCHOO

Submit Complete 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 Enroll SchoolChoice 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.

Notify All 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.

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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 20152016 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.

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 Resources and Programs DPS 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.

Advanced Placement (AP) AP classes provide high school students with a rigorous, collegelike experience. AP is a curriculum created by the College Board offering standardized courses that are generally recognized as equivalent to undergraduate college courses. It is possible for AP students who receive a qualifying score on the AP National Exam to receive course credit or placement at participating colleges and universities, saving them both time and money during their college years. Various AP courses are offered at more than 27 DPS high schools.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) AVID is a College Readiness System for elementary through postsecondary 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 Schools American 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.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) CTE Pathways offer middle and high school students projectbased preparation for post-secondary education and career in 32 subject areas, including engineering, biomedical, entrepreneurship, computer science, video game design, energy, automotive, robotics, construction trades, sports medicine, and culinary arts.

Courses offer students real-world learning opportunities and enhance core academic skills. Middle school courses are exploratory in nature, while high school courses progress from introductory to advanced content, and involve numerous out-of-classroom connections. CTE Pathways offer an opportunity to earn college credit and link to four-year universities, two-year colleges, apprenticeship programs, and workforce certifications.

The College First Program (ASCENT) This program gives students the opportunity to attend college for a full year, tuition-free, after earning a high school diploma.

Students must submit an Intent to Participate application during registration of their senior year, must have a Personal Education Plan and must have completed 12 college credit hours by the end of their senior year.

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Concurrent Enrollment Concurrent Enrollment allows students to take courses at local colleges and universities while they are enrolled in high school.

They receive high school and college credits at the same time.

Concurrent Enrollment is available at all DPS high schools and is based on a student’s Personal Education Plan, which students and their counselor or school leader develop.

Credit Recovery Credit Recovery offers students the option to earn credit for classes they did not successfully complete. DPS offers Credit Recovery in all district-managed high schools as an online and teacher-supported program.

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.

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Future Center These school-based centers support students as they prepare for college at a four-year, two-year or technical school. Advisors help students apply, earn scholarships and succeed in college.

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.

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.

School Profile Symbols

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

Transportation In 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:

› S tandard – Standard transportation is available to

middle school students who attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 2.5 miles from the school, or have a walk that is defined as “hazardous.”

Standard transportation is available to high school students who attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 3.5 miles from the school, or have a walk that is defined as “hazardous.”

agnet – Magnet transportation is available to all › M

students enrolled in a magnet program, regardless of where they live.

› S uccess Express – Success Express is a shuttle

program that serves students enrolled in participating schools and who live in Far Northeast or Near Northeast Denver.

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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, afterschool 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.

Uniform Some 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 Services This 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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Before- and After-School Programming Denver 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.

Denver Public Schools Foundation

Denver Scholarship Foundation

Community Support to Help Every Child Succeed

College. It’s Possible.

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!

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

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

www.denverscholarship.org

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.

FOUNDATION INVEST IN OUR FUTURE

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Meeting Your Student’s Needs All 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.

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 14-76.

DPS Transportation Services are provided based on Board of Education Policy EEAA. To a neighborhood school: Middle school students receive DPS transportation if they are attending their neighborhood boundary school and live outside the No Transportation Zone (more than 2.5 miles from the school).

High school students are eligible for Regional Transportation District (RTD) transportation if they are attending their neighborhood boundary school and live outside the No Transportation Zone (more than 3.5 miles from the school).

If middle school and high school students live in the No Transportation Zone, but their walk to school is defined

by DPS policy as “hazardous,” they may be eligible for 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 14-76.

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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 StuTrans@dpsk12.org.

For students taking advantage of No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Students who take advantage of NCLB receive transportation to attend a higherperforming 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 DPSapproved 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 14-76.

Meeting Your Student’s Needs Highly Gifted and Talented Program (HGT)

English Language Acquisition (ELA)

Special Education Services

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

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

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

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.

What are ELA services?

Every student’s primary language is an asset that, combined with Englishlanguage 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 understand 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.

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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Far Northeast Collegiate Prep Academy DCIS at Montbello DSST: GVR High School DSST: GVR Middle School Farrell B. Howell Florida Pitt Waller High Tech Early College KIPP Montbello College Prep KIPP Montbello Collegiate High School

Marie L. Greenwood Academy Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College Noel Community Arts School Omar D. Blair P.U.S.H Academy Sims-Fayola International Academy STRIVE Prep – Green Valley Ranch STRIVE Prep – Montbello Vista Academy

Principal: Martha Gustafson Contact: (720) 424-0850 http://collegiateprep.dpsk12.org 5290 Kittredge St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 475 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-0850

Collegiate Prep Academy Through a partnership with the Community College of Aurora, CPA offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and work toward an associate degree, while in high school.

Students can earn at least one year of college credit in four years and have the option of returning for a fifth year to obtain their associate degree. Freshman students take the Accuplacer College Readiness exam to assess their skills and the results are used in conjunction with their academic backgrounds, goals and interests to determine course selection. CPA offers a variety of supports including math tutorials, literacy interventions, after-school tutorials, AVID and daily morning meetings. CPA is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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DCIS at Montbello Denver Center for International Studies

at Montbello (DCISM) offers a unique education that integrates global studies, world languages and the arts to provide students with the skills to be competitive for work and life in the 21st century. With an emphasis on project-based learning, technology and experiential education that includes optional domestic and international travel, DCISM is an innovative center of learning where students are challenged and supported to pursue their dreams. DCISM is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 810 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-5900

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Principal: Dr. Julie Murgel and Ruben Morris Contact: (720) 423-5900 http://dcismontbello.org 5000 Crown Blvd.

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DSST: GVR High School DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberalarts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. DSST: GVR High School is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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Principal: Jenna Kalin Contact: (303) 524-6300 www.dsstpublicschools.org 4800 Telluride St., Building 2

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Principal: Lisa Rubin Contact: (303) 524-6300 www.dsstpublicschools.org 4800 Telluride St., Building 3 Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 440 Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/6, 12/3, 1/14, 6-7:30 p.m.

DSST: GVR Middle School DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberalarts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. DSST: GVR Middle School is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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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.

Principal: Rachel Massey Contact: (720) 424-2740 http://howell.dpsk12.org 14250 E. Albrook Dr. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 814 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-2740

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“I am a proud product of DPS. My education in DPS inspired me – it taught me invaluable lessons about academics and about life, and opened doors of opportunity that led me down the path to become the mayor of this great city.”

Mayor Michael B. Hancock, DPS Alum

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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Principal: Charles Babb Contact: (720) 424-2840 http://waller.dpsk12.org 21601 E. 51st Place Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 931 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-2840

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Principal: Jarod M. Scott Contact: (720) 424-2450 http://htec.dpsk12.org 11200 E. 45th Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 505 Learn More Open House: 11/5, 4:30-6 p.m.

Student Shadow Days: Third Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Contact the school to schedule your visit.

High Tech Early College (HTEC) is an Innovation high

school in the Montbello community. Its mission is centered on rigorous academics, college and career readiness, and connections with the business community and technology industry leaders. HTEC has three pillars for 21st-century success including concurrent enrollment, project-based learning and an executive internship program. Students select a pathway of their choice, including an Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Sciences, Associate of Science, and CISCO Certification, and can earn up to 26 hours of college credit by the end of their junior year. Students who complete an associate degree can transfer to a four-year state college as a junior.

HTEC is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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KIPP Montbello College Prep KIPP’s mission is to

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

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, collegepreparatory 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 Arts Extended School Year • Daily Electives • Tutoring School-Based Health Center • AN Center-Based Program

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KIPP Montbello Collegiate high school

(KMCHS) is a tuition-free, open enrollment public charter school. The mission of KMCHS is to lead students to master core academic disciplines, develop critical thinking, self-discipline, self-advocacy, communication, and leadership skills, and to develop a strong moral character through civic engagement in order to be successful in college and the world beyond. Programming for students will include the use of technology to individualize learning, service learning opportunities to engage students in their communities, and leadership and internship opportunities to prepare students for college and their future careers.

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Principal: Kimberlee Sia (Interim) Contact: (720) 737-7620 www.kippcolorado.org Location to be determined Grades Served: 9 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 140 Learn More Contact: Kimberlee Sia, (720) 737-7620

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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 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-6630

Marie L. Greenwood Academy is 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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College

Principal: Kimberly Grayson Contact: (720) 424-0420 http://mlk.dpsk12.org 19535 E. 46th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 540 Learn More Open Houses: 10/30, 2/12, 4-6 p.m.; 11/7, 12/19, 3-5 p.m.

For Open House or Student Shadow information, contact the school at (720) 424-0420.

Located in the Far Northeast Denver, the nationally acclaimed Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College serves college-bound students in grades 6-12. We offer tuitionfree college courses and an extensive Advanced Placement program. Our students benefit from a rigorous curriculum, strong school culture, high expectations, zealous support, and exposure to multiple learning opportunities. MLK is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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Noel Community Arts School (NCAS) offers

a rigorous academic program that allows students to not only prepare for college and career, but to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the arts. NCAS is dedicated to setting and maintaining high academic standards by creating opportunities for students to engage in relevant academic pursuits through the arts and academic projects, while preparing them with critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills essential in the 21st-century workforce. NCAS is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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Principal: Stacy Miller Contact: (720) 423-5840 http://ncas.dpsk12.org 5000 Crown Blvd.

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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 World Cultures and Geography (6-7) • History Alive (8) • Tutoring MI Center-Based Program for Primary Grades Multi-Intensive K-2 Special Needs Program School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Principal: Courtney Torres Contact: (303) 371-9570 www.omardblaircharterschool.com 4905 Cathay St. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 781 Learn More Open Houses: 10/14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 11/12 & 1/13, 7-8 p.m.; 12/8, 5:306:30 p.m.

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Principal: Angela Davis-Robertson Contact: (720) 423-7200 http://pushacademy.dpsk12.org 4501 Airport Way Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School, Engagement Center Estimated Enrollment: 210 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-7200

P.U.S.H. Academy is committed to engaging all students and suc-

cessfully preparing scholars for college, career and life in the global community.

Students benefit from innovative teaching that incorporates multiple approaches to education beyond a traditional high school setting. They gain real world work experience through internships, while completing their high school credits and are able to enroll in college courses leading to certification and/or an associate degree. P.U.S.H. Academy also serves as the district’s Far Northeast GED Diploma PLUS Center.

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PE • Art • Choir • Music • Adult Education Program • Dinner Program • JROTC Dress Code • GED Diploma Plus • Y.A.P.A. Community-Based Resource Center Spanish and Arabic Clubs • Workforce Development • Internships Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center Pre-Collegiate Program • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Future Business Leaders of America • Student Board of Ed The College First Program (ASCENT) • Engagement Center • Credit Recovery Business Education (High School of Business) and Automotive Technology CTE Programs School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Principal: Dedrick Sims Contact: (303) 375-4911 http://simsfayola.org 6850 N. Argonne St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 401 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 375-4911

Sims-Fayola International Academy Denver is a single-gender school for boys uniquely poised to engage young

men in the rigorous, but rewarding, work of a college-prep curriculum with a focus on international studies. The vision of Sims-Fayola International Academy Denver is to prepare boys to become creative and innovative thinkers and responsible world citizens through international awareness, competence and a global perspective of excellence. Our learning environment uses research-based and proven instructional approaches designed to naturally increase the relevance and engagement levels of male students. We authentically deliver a standards-based curriculum that allows “boys to be boys” while learning 21st-century skills. Sims-Fayola is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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“Our DPS kids are awesome, and the parents are wonderful.

The daily focus on DPS’ vision that Every Child Succeeds, and ensuring students are college and career ready, keeps me motivated.”

Marisa, DPS Parent and Team Member

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Principal: Kenneth Greenbaum Contact: (303) 999-2893 www.striveprep.org 4800 Telluride St., Building 5 Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 360 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 999-2893

STRIVE Prep – Green Valley Ranch is part of

the successful STRIVE Preparatory Schools network that offers a revolutionary, college-prep, kindergarten through twelfth-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 learning environment with a school culture that fosters a love of learning and personal pride among all students. An after-school homework center is offered daily and students are encouraged to call their teachers in the evenings for additional help. STRIVE Prep – Green Valley Ranch is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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PE • Art • Music • Technology • After-School Homework Center Character Education • College Field Trips • Extended School Year Extended Day • Student Council • Yearbook • Summer School Capstone Trip (8) • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring

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STRIVE Prep – Montbello is part of the successful

Principal: Jennifer Troy Contact: (303) 999-3825 www.striveprep.org 11200 E. 45th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 315 Learn More Contact: Juanita Marquez, (303) 999-3825

STRIVE Preparatory Schools network that offer a revolutionary, college-prep, kindergarten through twelfth-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 learning environment with a school culture that fosters a love of learning and personal pride among all students. An after-school homework center is offered daily and students are encouraged to call their teachers in the evenings for additional help. STRIVE PREP – Montbello is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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PE • Art • Music • Technology • After-School Homework Center Character Education • College Field Trips • Extended School Year Extended Day • Student Council • Yearbook • Summer School Capstone Trip (8) • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring School Performance Framework RatingS:

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“DPS is really big on friendliness and community, as well as college readiness. I’m hoping to graduate prepared for what’s next!”

Stevonnah, 10th-grade student

Vista Academy Our mission is to foster a rigorous academic

learning environment and school culture that embodies equity, diversity and a sense of belonging for all students, families, staff, and community. Our covenant is to identify, address and move past performance barriers allowing students to regain their academic success SWAGGER — Scholars, World Class, Actively Engaged in our Community, Go-Getters, Global Thinkers, Enterprising, and Relentless in our pursuit of an education — in ways that are holistic and intentional.

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Principal: Rhonda Juett Contact: (720) 423-7650 http://vistaacademy.dpsk12.org 4800 Telluride St., Building 6

Learn More Tours: By appointment.

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enver Center for 21stD Century Learning at Wyman Denver Discovery School Denver Justice Denver School of the Arts Dora Moore DSST: Cole High School DSST: Cole Middle School DSST: Conservatory Green DSST: Stapleton High School DSST: Stapleton Middle School

McAuliffe International School Morey Middle School Near Northeast Community Engagement School orthfield High School N at Paul Sandoval Campus Odyssey School of Denver Pioneer Charter School P.R.E.P. Academy Venture Prep Whittier William Roberts Wyatt Academy

Principal: Cesar Cedillo Contact: (720) 424-1080 http://randolph.dpsk12.org 3955 Steele St.

Bruce Randolph offers an excellent education for students in sixth through twelfth grade. Our mission is to graduate 100% of our students and prepare them to succeed without remediation in a four-year college or university.

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 449

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Compassion Road Academyuses education and a variety

of programs including art, martial arts, yoga, drum circles, and counseling to help our students attain equal opportunity and guide them on the journey to becoming conscientious, competent and positively empowered advocates for their communities. We provide at-risk high school students rigor and relevance, flexible support systems, targeted and purposeful interventions, and a strong sense of community anchored in the spirit of compassion. Our unique approach to teaching ensures our students meet and exceed expectations.

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Principal: Kimberly Ortiz Contact: (720) 424-2200 http://cra.dpsk12.org 1000 Cherokee St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School, Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 135 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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PE • Art • Music • Martial Arts • Meditation • Theatre • Yoga • Tutoring Service Learning • Drug and Alcohol Interventions • Mental Health Program Counseling • Family Literacy • Financial Literacy • GED • Healing Environment Health Literacy • Individual/Small Group Family Therapy • Sram • Fine Arts Learning Lab Intervention Model • Russian • Spanish and French (APEX) • JROTC AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Credit Recovery The College First Program (ASCENT) Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program • Summer School

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-2200

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Contemporary Learning Academy is a small,

urban middle/high school serving grades 6 to 12. Our students have the option to earn a diploma in less than three years and enroll in community college courses.

Through our business career track, students experience community service, internships, real-world career exploration, an advisement program, a 1:15 teacherstudent ratio, and the opportunity for a successful school experience. We place a strong emphasis on project-based learning, attendance, and parent/guardian involvement. Students looking for an opportunity to graduate, explore careers and move into college or a career are welcome to apply.

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Principal: Deborah Staten Contact: (720) 423-6900 http://cla.dpsk12.org 200 E. 9th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 202 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

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Principal: Christian Delaoliva Contact: (720) 424-2980 http://dc21.dpsk12.org 1690 Williams St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School, Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 185 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Rosa Thompson or Valentina Saavedra, (720) 424-2980

Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman (DC21) is a DPS Multiple Pathways

Center serving students in sixth through twelfth grade. The school offers an accelerated, engaging and rigorous education for students who require a highly supportive, relationship-oriented educational experience.

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PE • Business • APEX • Extended Day and Year • Work Study Internships Concurrent Enrollment • STEAM • AP Courses • Honors Courses The College First Program (ASCENT) • Credit Recovery • Tutoring Alternative Cooperative Education, Business Education and Pre-Engineering/ STEM CTE Programs AN Center-Based Program for Grades 6-12 School Performance Framework RatingS:

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DENVER DISCOVERY school We value every child’s unique talents through a high level of rigorous experiences grounded in Common Core State Standards and purposeful and relevant learning to foster the values of perseverance and intellectual curiosity necessary to meet 21st-century academic and social demands. Through a unique integration of rigorous college-preparatory classes, service to community and a project-based inquiry approach, our school develops informed, articulate, compassionate and proactive individuals of strong character. Denver Discovery School is part of the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Shared Boundary.

Principal: Kristen Atwood Contact: (720) 424-4791 http://denverdiscoveryschool.dpsk12.org 3480 Syracuse St., 2nd Floor Grades Served: 6 to 7 Estimated Enrollment: 110 Learn More Tours: Tuesdays, 8:45-9:30 a.m.

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Principal: Gary Losh Contact: (303) 480-5610 www.denverjustice.org 300 E. 9th Ave.

Denver Justice High School’s mission is to provide a college-

preparatory education for all students. Justice targets students who are chronically truant, who have been unsuccessful in a traditional school setting or who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Justice is a place where atrisk youth can become successful “youth of promise.” Central to these objectives is a focus on the individual student, empowering all students to see the importance of the educational process. The school utilizes high academic standards and tutoring. Justice teachers create a diverse learning atmosphere that encourages acceptance and compassion for all human beings.

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PE • Art • Spanish • AP Courses • Concurrent Enrollment Credit Recovery • Tutoring • Indian Focus • Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 480-5610

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Denver School of the Arts serves students who

are intent on developing their artistic talents. Ranked as one of the top high schools in America, students engage in a rigorous academic program and intensive artistic studies in a culturally diverse environment. Students devote at least 90 minutes daily to artistic classes. Competitive audition is required for admission.

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Principal: William Kohut Contact: (720) 424-1700 http://dsa.dpsk12.org 7111 Montview Blvd.

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 429 To enroll, students must submit a Qualification Packet

by November 21, 2014 at noon.

Please contact the school to learn more.

Learn More Visitation Mornings: 11/3, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/17 & 11/18, 7:30-9 a.m.

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“My daughter’s teachers are great!”

Noah, Chloe’s dad

Principal: Karen Barker Contact: (720) 424-5300 http://moore.dpsk12.org 846 Corona St. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Magnet School for Grades 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 475 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-5300

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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DSST: Cole High School DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

DSST creates a powerful learning community for sixth- through 12th-graders, which is centered on six core values. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program that prepares 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college liberalarts degree.

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Principal: Ben Cairns Contact: (303) 524-6354 www.dsstpublicschools.org 3240 Humboldt St. Grades Served: 9 to 10 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 140 Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/12, 12/3, 1/7, 5:30-7 p.m.

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PE • Music • Technology Focus • Spanish • Honors Courses • Future Center Tutoring • Performing Arts • Science Focus • AP Courses Sustainability and Environmental Sciences Emphasis Through Partnerships with University of Colorado – Denver and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science School Performance Framework RatingS: THIS SCHOOL IS NOT RATED

DSST: Cole Middle School DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.

DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math.

DSST creates a powerful learning community for sixth- through 12th-graders, centered on six core key values. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. Each DSST school is innovative and gives students a broad academic foundation that they can apply to the community and world around them in meaningful ways.

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Principal: Shawn Smith Contact: (303) 524-6354 www.dsstpublicschools.org 1350 E. 33rd Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 440 Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/12, 12/3, 1/7, 5:30-7 p.m.

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Principal: John Clark Contact: (303) 802-4120 http://dsstpublicschools.org 8499 E. Stoll Place Grades Served: 6 to 7 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 140 Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/19, 12/10, 1/7, 1/21, 6-7 p.m.

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DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. DSST creates a powerful learning community for sixth- through 12thgraders, centered on six core key values. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. Each DSST school is innovative and gives students a broad academic foundation that they can apply to the community and world around them in meaningful ways. DSST: Conservatory Green is part of the Greater Park Hill/ Stapleton Shared Boundary.

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Principal: Jeff Desserich Contact: (303) 320-5570 www.dsstpublicschools.org 2000 Valentia St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 500 Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 12/11, 1/15, 6 p.m.

DSST: Stapleton High School DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.

DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math.

By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing.

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DSST: Stapleton Middle School DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.

DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math.

By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing.

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Learn More Open Houses: 11/19, 12/3, 1/7, 1/14, 6-7 p.m.

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East High School, the largest and highest-performing comprehensive high

school in DPS, has a proud tradition of excellence in serving the students and families of Denver. East provides a rigorous and balanced experience for students in our ethnically-, culturally-, linguistically-, and economically-diverse learning community.

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Principal: David Daves Contact: (720) 423-4900 http://eghs.dpsk12.org 1860 Lincoln St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 and GED Ages 17 to 21 Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 500 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-4900

Emily Griffith is Denver’s competency-based high school. EGHS is a non-traditional path for students to earn a high school diploma or GED while accessing college courses and post-secondary opportunities simultaneously. Key to fulfilling this mission is our commitment that the diploma is not a mere piece of paper, but rather a guarantee that students have successfully graduated with the necessary academic skills, and have demonstrated the acquisition of those skills. EGHS offers small class sizes that are tailored to individual learning styles. Application is required for enrollment, with opportunities to begin classes on a monthly basis.

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Career and Technical Education Courses Through Partnership with Emily Griffith Technical College: Adult Education, Airframe Mechanic, Automotive Service, Welding, Professional Baking, Barbering, Building Trades Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Business, CAD-Building Information Modeling, Cake Decorating, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Esthetician, Custodial Maintenance, Video Production and Editing, HVAC/Refrigeration, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Professional Sewing, Real Estate, Water Quality Management AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Pre-Collegiate Program Future Center • The College First Program (ASCENT) • Credit Recovery Tutoring • Self-paced Courses • GED • APEX School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Manual High School has a rich history as one of Denver’s flagship urban high schools. Since 1892, we have served students from diverse backgrounds and have many accomplished graduates excelling in a variety of careers throughout the world. Our teachers and staff are committed to inspiring students to be engaged in school, to learn at the top of their ability, and to be fully prepared for success in college, careers and beyond.

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PE • Art • Choir • Computer • Debate • Drama • Spanish • AP Courses Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment Alternative Cooperative Education CTE Program • Future Center The College First Program (ASCENT) • Credit Recovery • JROTC Tutoring • School-Based Health Center • MI Center-Based Program School-Based Health Centers

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McAuliffe International School is an

International Baccalaureate candidate middle school in the Greater Park Hill/ Stapleton area of Denver. The school provides a structured and intentional learning environment where all students are able to excel in academics, personal conduct and service to community. McAuliffe offers a rigorous and holistic education via elective coursework in world languages, engineering/ technology, physical education, and the visual and performing arts, in addition to the core content areas of math, language arts, social studies, and science.

McAuliffe provides students the opportunity to participate in a full array of extracurricular activities and athletics. McAuliffe is part of the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Shared Boundary.

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Morey Middle School is a high-expectations community of diverse learners!

Morey incorporates Gifted and Talented education into every classroom and provides students opportunities for a hands-on, experiential education. Students participate in passion projects, independent research and choice assignments with an emphasis PM on small-group discussion and collaboration. Morey’s Highly Gifted and Talented magnet is the only 6-8 HGT program in the district. Our High Strides program expects students to master the curriculum in greater depth and is integrated with pre-advanced placement, preparing students for ongoing advanced academics. Daily advisory classes build community and school culture, and support our students as they work to be MORE: Motivated, Organized, Responsible and Empathetic.

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NEAR NORTHEAST NEW Principal: Dominique Jefferson and Dane Stickney Contact: (720) 460-1424 ne.communityengagementschool.org Location to be determined

Near Northeast Community Engagement School (NNECES) will develop each student to become an active, civically engaged citizen in an intimate school setting.

Civic responsibility will be integrated into the school curriculum. Students will engage in learning experiences that will bring together community resources and organizations, educators, families, and youth to support the development of student leadership capacity and the development of student voices to be champions for change within their school and immediate and broader communities. NNECES will utilize a personalized learning approach, with an interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum focused on empowering students with skills in critical thinking, action research, problem solving, and leadership.

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 90 Learn More Contact: Melissa, (720) 837-8005 or Main Office, (720) 460-1424

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Principal: Avi Tropper Contact: (303) 842-1101 http://northfield.dpsk12.org 5500 N. Central Park Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 325 Learn More: Open Forums: 10/9, 7 p.m., Bill Roberts School; 10/16, 7 p.m., Swigert International School; 10/23, 7 p.m., McAuliffe; 11/6, 7 p.m., Evie Dennis Campus; 11/13, 7 p.m., Montbello Rec Center; 11/20, 6:30 p.m., Vickers Boys and Girls Club; 12/4, 6 p.m., GVR Public Library; 12/11, 7 p.m., MLK Rec Center; 12/13, 2 p.m., Montbello Public Library; 12/18, 6:30 p.m., Sam Gary Library

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traditions of the country’s best comprehensive high schools, Northfield High School offers a world-class progressive and challenging program that allows for exploration of personal interests, an interdisciplinary approach, and collaboration among students in a supportive, personalized learning environment. Students choose from nine academic pathways, multiple electives and bi-annual seminars. Northfield High School will have up to 23 sports teams, plus unlimited opportunities to participate in student clubs and activities. Opening as an International Baccalaureate candidate school, all Northfield High School upperclassmen will participate in the IB Diploma Programme upon authorization.

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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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Principal: Marcia Fulton Contact: (303) 316-3944 www.odysseydenver.org 6550 E. 21st Ave. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 226 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.

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Principal: Richard Barrett Contact: (303) 329-8412 www.pioneercharter.org 3230 E. 38th Ave. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 502 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 329-8412

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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P.R.E.P. Academy welcomes the following scholars: students who

Principal: Jamie Lofaro Contact: (720) 424-8451 http://prepacademy.dpsk12.org 2727 Columbine St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 72 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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directly apply; students referred by other schools, the Departments of Human Services or Probation; students who have had struggled with academic, social, attendance, or behavioral issues; expelled students; and students with mild/ moderate special educational needs. Students benefit from our small setting that addresses both academic and social emotional needs. All students who enroll must attend an orientation, apply and interview with the principal or designee. All students must enroll in, and successfully complete an intensive, six-week skill-building program called Discovery. Upon successful completion of Discovery, students will be placed in a traditional academic setting. High school students may earn up to 90 credits in a single school year.

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Venture Prep is a tuition-free, rigorous public charter school that uses an innovative college-prep curriculum to prepare its students to succeed in college and in life. Venture Prep uses a project-based learning approach to teach students the academic content and 21st-century skills they need to become the next generation of leaders.

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Principal: Ken Burdette Contact: (303) 893-0805 www.ventureprep.org 2540 Holly St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 280

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PE • ACT Prep • College Prep • CREW • Health & Athletics • Tutoring Individualized Instruction • Junior Achievement • PBIS • Fine Arts Responsive Classroom • Small Class Sizes • Credit Recovery Technology Enrichment • Mandarin Chinese • Online Language Study Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment

Learn More Open Houses: 10/22, 11/12 & 12/10 Tours: Tuesdays, 8-9 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.

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Principal: Jai Palmer Contact: (720) 424-3040 http://whittier.dpsk12.org 2480 Downing St. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 339 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-3040 or visit http://whittier.dpsk12.org

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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 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.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-2640

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 high-caliber 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.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/5 & 12/3, 5:30-7 p.m.

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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!

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Northwest Academy of Urban Learning

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Bryant-Webster Dual Language CEC Middle College of Denver César Chávez Academy Denver Colorado High School Charter

Academy of Urban Learning is to empower young people to become selfsufficient adults by providing a rigorous high school diploma program for youth who need extensive wrap-around services to succeed academically and socially.

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Denver Online High School

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West Career Academy

Principal: Michelle Kennard Contact: (303) 282-0900 http://auldenver.org 2417 W. 29th Ave. Grades Served: Ages 14 to 21 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 157 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

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Principal: Rachel Ramirez Contact: (303) 436-9588 http://acecommunity challengeschool.org 948 Santa Fe Drive Grades Served: 8 to 10 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 215 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 436-9588

ACE Community Challenge School

The mission of ACE Community Challenge School (ACE/CCS) is to re-engage high-risk youth and families who have not experienced success in mainstream education systems into a pro-social and positive peer-culture educational environment. ACE/CCS bolsters academic achievement through challenging, non-traditional teaching methods, and supports students and their families with human services to enable them to develop a level of learning and sense of responsibility as a community member.

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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.

Principal: Pam Liñan Contact: (720) 424-9170 http://bryantwebster.dpsk12.org 3635 Quivas St. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 416 To enroll, students must submit a Primary Language Questionnaire

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Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • ALEXS Math • Art • Dual Language 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 School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Career Education Middle College of Denver (CEC) is a magnet school serving ninth through 12th grades. CEC

enrolls both full-time students who want a more intensive college or careeroriented experience and half-day students who take pre-professional courses at CEC while enrolled in their home high schools.

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Principal: Scott Springer Contact: (720) 423-6600 http://dosomethingreal.com 2650 Eliot St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 410

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Learn More Open House: 1/28, 6-8 p.m.

Citywide Jazz Combo • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment The College First Program (ASCENT) • Credit Recovery • Tutoring • Fine Arts ACE, Architectural Technology, Audio Engineering, Automotive Technology, Business Management, Computer Game Design, Construction Technology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Film Production, Early Childhood Professions, Exercise & Health Science, Executive Internship, Fashion Design, Fire Science, Intro to Health Careers, Health Science Education (CNA Preparation), Multimedia Graphic Design, Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science, Sports Medicine, Teacher Cadet, and Welding Technologies CTE Programs School Performance Framework RatingS:

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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.

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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

Principal: Kamini Patel Contact: (303) 455-0848 www.cca-denver.org 3752 Tennyson St. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 436 Learn More Tours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Contact school at (303) 455-0848 to schedule.

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Principal: Clark Callahan Contact: (303) 892-8475 http://coloradohighschoolcharter.org 1175 Osage St., #100 Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 155 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Colorado High School Charter (CHSC) offers an Bus passes excellent education in a small-school setting for students who have struggled based on personally or academically in a conventional high school. We offer six enrollment PM attendance periods to give students multiple opportunities to re-engage and provide frequent feedback regarding grades and credits. CHSC provides challenging core academic courses, course leveling and cross-curriculum learning, and intensive preparation for post-secondary options, including college. All graduates receive support to gain acceptance into a post-secondary institution and complete a post-secondary degree, and 100% of our graduating seniors are accepted into at least one post-secondary institution. Students experience structure and wrap-around support through graduation.

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Internship Program • Work Study Credits • Science Fair • Yoga • Art Street Ski Club • Foundations For Success • Senior Seminar • Concurrent Enrollment Access to La Alma Recreation Center • The College First Program (ASCENT) Career/Vocational Education at Emily Griffith Technical College • Credit Recovery Tutoring • Student Advocate Model • Post-Secondary Advocate for Graduates Honors Courses • Financial Incentives for Academic and Attendance Achievement

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 892-8475

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“We are honestly here just to help the students be the best they can be! I’m also really happy to be part of DPS because of the values – especially fun, collaboration and students first – those values line up with what I want to do and who I want to be.”

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research on the development of the adolescent brain. Our mission is to promote high achievement for each student while also supporting them socially and emotionally. For the junior high, we use an integrated approach to humanities as well as daily experience working on an urban farm that allows for realworld problem solving in math and science. Within our high school, we have a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum paired with a Montessori schedule and environment. Spanish and ELA are integrated throughout the entire program to foster second-language fluency. At Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School, lessons are delivered in small groups and students are encouraged to deepen learning by exploring individual interests.

Principal: Katy Myers Contact: (720) 424-2600 http://dmhs.dpsk12.org Location to be determined Grades Served: 7 to 9 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 100 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-2600

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Denver Online High School is a state-certified,

DPS diploma-granting high school and a state approved multi-district online high school for Colorado students. We serve a range of students, including home-schooled students and those who cannot attend school regularly. In addition, we provide fee-based online courses for high school and middle school students pursuing accelerated or make-up courses.

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Principal: Ian Jones Contact: (720) 424-8281 http://online.dpsk12.org 4250 Shoshone St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 113 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-8281

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

Grades Served: ECE to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 128 Learn More Charter School Contact: Main Office, (303) 964-8993

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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Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS)

provides a college-preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and a leader of her community.

Principal: Nina Safane and Carrie Donovan Contact: (303) 282-6437 http://www.galschools.org 750 Galapago St. Grades Served: 6 to 10 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 315 Learn More Information Sessions: 11/13, 12/11, 1/15, 1/29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Lake International School As an authorized

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, Lake prepares students for success in the global community by helping them make connections between their studies and the real world. Students and teachers work together to develop strong character traits, interpersonal skills, community outreach activities, and action projects that connect them with the world beyond their neighborhoods.

The curriculum provided to all students includes Spanish, social studies, science, mathematics, visual art, physical education, and technology. There are also several teacher/student-created classes that address areas of high interest for students.

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Principal: Rebecca Marques-Guerrero Contact: (720) 424-0260 http://lake.dpsk12.org 1820 Lowell Blvd.

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North High School is located in one of the most culturally diverse and

supportive communities in metro Denver. Our mission is to provide academic knowledge and skills that foster college and career readiness through a rigorous curriculum focused on thinking strategies and content knowledge. North provides Honors and Advanced Placement courses across the core arts and world language curricula. Students are provided with a wide continuum of interventions and opportunities for acceleration.

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Principal: Nicole Veltzé Contact: (720) 423-2700 http://north.dpsk12.org 2960 N. Speer Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 710 School-Based Health Centers

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Principal: Matthew Larson Contact: (720) 423-2709 http://north.dpsk12.org 2960 N. Speer Blvd.

Grades Served: 10 to 12 and GED Engagement Center Estimated Enrollment: 130 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-2709

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“There is a really strong community among the teachers, families and neighborhood. The teachers are inspiring and really challenging my kids and the other students.”

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Principal: Lucas Ketzer Contact: (716) 807-5200 1801 Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 150 Learn More Contact: Lucas Ketzer, (716) 807-5200

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PE • Art • Leadership • Spanish • Construction Technology Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center • Credit Recovery • Tutoring Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program School Performance Framework RatingS: THIS SCHOOL IS NOT RATED

Skinner Middle School has earned a reputation as a rigorous school

that prepares all students for college. Skinner Scholars experience the latest interactive technology in the classroom, focus on positive student culture with high accountability, and engage in a variety of enrichment and extracurricular activities.

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PE • Art • Instrumental Music • Spanish • Honors Courses Spanish for Second-Language Learners and Heritage Speakers Character Development • Focus on Technology • Service Learning Friday Enrichment • Gear Up and Uplift • Skinner Neighborhood Center Computer Technology and Wood Technology CTE Programs Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring • AN and MI Center-Based Programs School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Principal: Michelle Koyama Contact: (720) 424-1420 http://skinner.dpsk12.org 3435 W. 40th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 423 Learn More Open House: 11/13 & 1/12, 6-7:30 p.m.

Tours/Shadowing: Tuesday mornings & Friday afternoons by appointment.

Contact: Rebecca Caldwell, (720) 424-1495 or rebecca_caldwell@dpsk12.org

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Principal: Kate Schrepfer Contact: (303) 630-0360 www.striveprep.org 2960 N. Speer Blvd., Bldg. 1913 Grades Served: 9 to 11 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 290 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 630-0360

STRIVE Prep – Excel is a part of the successful STRIVE

Preparatory Schools network that is built on a promise to provide a revolutionary, college-prep education. In preparing our scholars for graduation from four-year colleges and universities, STRIVE Prep – Excel provides a challenging and relevant liberal-arts curriculum while promoting an appreciation for the hard sciences, advanced mathematical reasoning and problem solving. STRIVE Prep – Excel provides additional opportunities through partnerships with community organizations.

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Guitar • Technology • Engineering • Visual Arts • Vocal Music After-School Homework Center • Character Education • College Field Trips Extended School Year • Extended Day • Student Council • Science Focus Summer School • Yearbook • Heritage Spanish for Native Speakers • JROTC Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring • AN Center-Based Program for Grade 9 School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Principal: Rebecca Utton Contact: (303) 551-7200 www.striveprep.org 1820 Lowell Blvd., North Entrance Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 355 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 551-7200

STRIVE Prep – Lake is part of the successful STRIVE Preparatory Schools network that offer a revolutionary, college-prep, kindergarten - 12thgrade program that is free, taught by skilled teachers and supported by a dedicated community. Our schools are committed to preparing our scholars for the opportunities and challenges of college in a small, safe and highly-focused learning environment with a school culture that fosters a love of learning and personal pride among all students. An after-school homework center is offered daily and students are encouraged to call their teachers in the evenings for additional help. STRIVE Prep – Lake is part of the Lake Shared Boundary.

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STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside is part of the successful STRIVE

Preparatory Schools network that offer a revolutionary, college-prep, sixththough 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 learning environment with a school culture that fosters a love of learning and personal pride among all students. An after-school homework center is offered daily and students are encouraged to call their teachers in the evenings for additional help.

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Principal: Betsy Peterson Contact: (720) 723-2000 www.striveprep.org 4735 Pecos St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 331 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 723-2000

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PE • Art • Music • Technology • After-School Homework Center Character Education • College Field Trips • Extended School Year Extended Day • Student Council • Yearbook • Summer School 8th-Grade Capstone Trip • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring School Performance Framework RatingS:

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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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Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten 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 School Performance Framework RatingS:

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› Student Academic Growth APPROACHING » 44%

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Principal: LaDawn Baity Contact: (720) 423-9800 http://trevista.dpsk12.org 4130 Navajo St. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 592 Learn More Tours: Last Friday, 9-10 a.m. and by appointment.

Contact: Kristin Beattie, (720) 423-9829

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Principal: Jessica Newman Contact: (720) 423-5390 www.westcareeracademy.com 951 Elati St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Engagement Center Estimated Enrollment: 95 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-5390

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back on track to graduate with a diploma. As a small community of students, typically 17 to 20 years old, we help students by offering small classes and lots of individual help. We have incredible teachers and an engaging elective program that includes music production and graphic design. All of our students will have an opportunity to take college coursework for free, as it is our mission that students graduate ready for college or career.

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PE • Youth on Record • Music Production • Coding Classes • Tutoring Entrepreneurship Program • Graphic Design • School-Based Health Center Free College Classes Through Partnership with CCD and Emily Griffith Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment Computer Science CTE Program • Future Center • Credit Recovery The College First Program (ASCENT) • Engagement Center • JROTC

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West Generation Academy is a public school offering middle and high school students experiential learning opportunities in the classroom and through off-campus learning opportunities designed to prepare them for college and a career. Students will have the opportunity to earn up to two years of free college credit prior to graduation and benefit from extra time in class through our extended day and year — 200 days, 8 hours per day. West Generation Academy is part of the West Shared Boundary.

Principal: Domonic S. Martinez Contact: (720) 423-5482 westgenerationacademy.dpsk12.org 951 Elati St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 755 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-5482

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“My role is to work with students and families to help lessen the digital divide.

It’s a great opportunity because we are really able to serve the community and students. Every kid can succeed, and every kid will succeed!”

Conor, Mi Casa

West Leadership Academy is a public school designed to

promote academic excellence leading directly to college and career readiness. As a College Board School, West Leadership Academy empowers students with a rigorous PM education that promotes leadership and academic skills to compete in the 21stcentury global market. Our goal is for all students to graduate and succeed in postsecondary education. West Leadership Academy is part of the West Shared Boundary.

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Principal: Teresa Klava Contact: (720) 423-5460 westleadershipacademy.dpsk12.org 951 Elati St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 595 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-5460

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Lead Partners: Craig Harrer, Frank Coyne and Mimi Diaz Contact: (720) 424-7480 www.denvergreenschool.org 6700 E. Virginia Ave. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 549 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-7480

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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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. 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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Principal: Kathy Benzel Contact: (303) 557-0852 www.denverlanguageschool.org 451 Newport St. Grades Served: K to 7 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 635 Learn More Contact: Gwen Quin or Eva Doblas, (303) 557-0852

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Full-Day Kindergarten • Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Mandarin Spanish • Tutoring • Dual Language • Language Immersion School Performance Framework RatingS:

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DSST: Byers DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree.

Each DSST school is innovative and gives students a broad academic foundation that they can apply to the community and world around them in meaningful ways.

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PE • Music • Performing Arts • Future Center • Tutoring • Science Focus Computer Science Emphasis through Partnership with University of Denver Technology School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Principal: Brad White Contact: (303) 524-6350 http://dsstpublicschools.org 150 S. Pearl St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 450 Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 10/22, 11/5, 12/10, 1/7, 1/21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Principal: Jose Martinez (Interim) Contact: (720) 423-8600 http://gwhs.dpsk12.org 655 S. Monaco Parkway Grades Served: 9 to 12 Magnet School for International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Estimated Enrollment: 1463 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-8600

George Washington High School is proud to lead the pursuit of academic ingenuity and excellence. We are united by a commitment to provide outstanding opportunities for all students to seek a future of unlimited potential.

By championing the highest standards of academics, we empower all students to think critically and creatively to achieve success in the 21st century. Worldclass courses and extracurricular clubs and activities in technology, visual arts, performing arts, and athletics transform Patriots into business leaders, teachers, politicians, musicians, and professional athletes.

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Accounting • Comprehensive Visual and Performing Arts • Business • JROTC Computer Design • Multimedia • Newspaper • Yearbook • French • Spanish Orchestra • ROTC • Sound Mind Sound Body Center • STEM • Tutoring AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • International Baccalaureate Alternative Cooperative Education, Business Education and Multimedia CTE Programs Future Center • Credit Recovery • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) The College First Program (ASCENT) • AN, MI and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Grant Beacon Middle School (GBMS) is committed to

Principal: Alex Magaña Contact: (720) 423-9360 http://grant.dpsk12.org 1751 S. Washington St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 421 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-9360

the high achievement and growth of every student, providing a college-preparatory program that sets high expectations and requires critical-thinking and problemsolving skills. GBMS brings together our diverse community and prepares students with the knowledge and 21st-century leadership skills necessary for college and career success. We focus on the “Blended Learning” model, which enhances student understanding by combining traditional face-to-face instructional methods with technology-based instruction, applications and assessments and engages today’s digital-age students while expanding teachers’ abilities to adjust curriculum and support individual learning needs. During Extended Learning Opportunity, students participate in enrichment courses such as culinary arts, history, literature, STEM, leadership, intervention, and athletics.

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Hamilton Middle School encourages students to grow and achieve

Excellence in Academics, Arts and Athletics. We offer two academic programs for students to focus their learning, grow as individuals and excel in their communities and the world. The Platform for Program Excellence in Academic Knowledge, or PEAK program, creates a foundation for students to master the content and skills needed to meet and exceed grade-level requirements. Our International Preparatory Program expands students’ current scope of knowledge through global perspectives, preparing them for the rigors of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or any challenging high school.

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Principal: Nickolas Dawkins Contact: (720) 423-9500 http://hamilton.dpsk12.org 8600 E. Dartmouth Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Magnet School for International Preparatory Program Estimated Enrollment: 824 To enroll in the International Preparatory Program, students must submit a Qualification Packet by Dec. 5, 2014. Please contact the school for more information.

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Learn More Open House: 11/13, 6:30-8 p.m.

Contact: Leanne Golledge, (720) 423-9512

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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.

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Principal: Kali Garifoli Contact: (303) 759-7808 www.highlineacademy.org 2170 S. Dahlia St. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 511 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 759-7808

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Principal: Sean Kavanaugh Contact: (720) 423-9680 http://hill.dpsk12.org 451 Clermont St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 823 Learn More Open House: 12/4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tours: Wednesdays & Thursdays (9/17-12/11), 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays in January by appointment.

Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences works in partnership with parents and the community to provide a safe, supportive learning environment for students in sixth through eighth grade. For every student, we encourage academic excellence, self-discipline, appreciation of diversity, and respect for others.

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Principal: Amy Bringedahl Contact: (720) 424-0600 http://merrill.dpsk12.org 1551 S. Monroe St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 464 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-0600

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Merrill Middle School is a learning community that promotes a culture of excellence through rigorous academics and a strong emphasis on responsibility, caring and respect. Our students prepare for the challenges of the 21st century by focusing on effective communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and collaboration. We welcome students who wish to be more academically challenged, more equipped with cutting-edge technology and 21st-century learning skills, and more engaged in clubs, athletics and the rich diversity of our student community.

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Place Bridge Academy provides a rigorous educational program for students in Early Childhood Education through eighth grade.

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

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-0960

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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.

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Principal: Chad Burns Contact: (303) 759-2076 www.rmsel.org 1700 S. Holly St. Grades Served: K to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 200 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

School Performance Framework RatingS: THIS SCHOOL IS NOT RATED

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

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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 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-4150

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.

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South High School offers a cross-cultural academic experience that

challenges all students to attain the highest levels of academic success. Hailing from throughout Denver and across the globe, South’s student body meets in Washington Park to collaborate and master the skills needed to excel in college and today’s world economy. South’s academic programs reflect a “meet you where you are” philosophy with the expectation that every student receives the rigor and challenge to push toward new levels of personal academic achievement.

Class settings are tailored to individual learning needs and uniquely enhanced by the international perspective of our student population. From the classroom to athletics and enrichment, South is Where the World Gathers to Excel.

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Principal: Kristin Waters, Ph.D. Contact: (720) 423-6000 www.denversouth.org 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 1327

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PE • Tutoring • Denver Scholarship Foundation Advisory • French • Japanese AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Pre-Collegiate Program School-Based Health Centers Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Spanish The College First Program (ASCENT) • Credit Recovery • JROTC School-Based Health Center • MI Center-Based Program • Newcomer Center Alternative Cooperative Education, Business, Multimedia, Photography & Design Art CTE Programs

Learn More Open House/Showcase Night: 11/20, 6-8 p.m.

Student Shadowing: Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Tours: Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

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Thomas Jefferson High School is a comprehensive high school with a strong focus on tradition and community. We prepare students for exciting careers in broadcasting, journalism, 3-D animation, robotics, and more through our cutting-edge Center for Communication Technology. All students are wellprepared for college and career by completing at least one Advanced Placement or Concurrent Enrollment course prior to graduation and by performing 10 hours of community service each year. Students forge strong connections to school and community through a variety of extracurricular activities.

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Principal: Suzanne Morris-Sherer Contact: (720) 423-7000 www.tjjournal.com 3950 S. Holly St.

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PE • Business • Comprehensive Visual and Performing Arts • Pathways • JROTC Photography • Robotics • Software Engineering • French • Japanese • Spanish AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Future Center Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Credit Recovery • Tutoring Alternative Cooperative Education, Broadcast and Broadband Communication, Computer Magnet, and Marketing Education CTE Programs AN, AN PLAN, MI, MI-Aut and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs Center for Communication Technology

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Grades Served: 9 to 12 Magnet School for the Center for Communication Technology Estimated Enrollment: 1073 To enroll in the Center for Communication Technology, students must submit an Online Qualification Form. Please contact the school for more information.

Learn More Open House: 12/2, 6-8 p.m.

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Excel Academy – Denver

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Henry World Middle School

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John F. Kennedy

STRIVE Prep – Westwood

Kepner

Summit Academy

Principal: Larry Irvin Contact: (720) 423-5000 http://alhs.dpsk12.org 2285 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 1591 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-5000

Abraham Lincoln High School provides an excellent education

and expects every student to go to college. Our goal is to ensure that all graduating students are college ready. We offer 18 different Advanced Placement courses and the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits via Concurrent Enrollment options through the DPS College First Program (ASCENT). Lincoln has consistently demonstrated high academic growth. We are a Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) school that serves English Language Learners (ELL). We hold our ELL students to the same standards toward college readiness as our native English speakers.

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Compass Academy The Compass Academy model infuses a

strong, values-based culture, civil engagement, additional people power, and evidence-based practices to maximize student success through the delivery of individualized interventions for all students. City Year/AmeriCorps members will work with students throughout the entire academic day, partnering with teachers to provide whole-class support, as well as 1:1 and small group academic support to students. Compass Academy is supported by City Year and the Center for Social Organization of Schools at Johns Hopkins University. These two national nonprofit education organizations hold a combined experience of more than 50 years in helping students succeed.

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Denver Center for International Studies

Founded in 1986, Denver Center for International Studies is a magnet school that offers a family-oriented, hands-on, personalized learning environment. One hundred percent of DCIS alumni have been accepted to two or more colleges. Highly qualified teachers prepare students for college by developing multilingual, interculturally competent citizens actively involved in the changing world. Graduates earn both a DPS diploma and an International Studies diploma.

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Principal: Theresa McCorquodale Contact: (720) 423-9000 http://dcis.dpsk12.org 574 W. 6th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 365 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-9000 To enroll, students must attend an Open House session and submit an Information Card by Jan. 22, 2015. Please contact the school for more information.

Learn More Open Houses: 10/29 & 11/5, 8-9:30 a.m.; 11/20 & 1/22, 6-7:30 p.m.

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Principal: Jenna Leupold Contact: (303) 524-6335 www.dsstpublicschools.org 3111 W. Dartmouth Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 9 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 570 Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/12, 12/10, 1/21, 6-7:15 p.m.

DSST: College View DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberalarts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. Each DSST school is innovative and gives students a broad academic foundation that they can apply to the community and world around them in meaningful ways.

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Principal: Cynthia Navarro Contact: (720) 424-2250 http://excelacademy.dpsk12.org 3111 W. Dartmouth Ave.

Excel Academy – Denver combines structure, a

committed and caring staff, and a system of peer accountability to support students who have dropped out or who are at risk of dropping out to realize their potential and achieve their academic goals. Our program will ensure that the vast majority of our students significantly increase their math and reading capabilities, enabling them to catch up, graduate and successfully transition into post-secondary education. Our program employs certified teachers who use instructional techniques developed specifically for “second-chance” learners. In addition to educational improvement and academic outcomes, our program helps formerly out-of-school students build basic skills needed for success in college and the workplace.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 230 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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Florence Crittenton High School serves pregnant and parenting teens and their families in a holistic setting that includes support services such as personalized counseling, nursing and Early Childhood Education. Our goal is for students to earn their diploma and graduate as lifelong learners, community leaders and responsible parents with marketable 21st-century skills. Florence Crittenton High School accepts pregnant and parenting teens, ages 14 to 21, from throughout the Denver metro area.

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Principal: Dr. Shirley Algiene Contact: (303) 733-7686 http://florencecrittenton.dpsk12.org 96 S. Zuni St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 133 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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Principal: Sandra Blomeyer Contact: (720) 424-6880 http://grantranch.dpsk12.org 5400 S. Jay Circle Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 826 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-6880

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.

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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 • Tutoring Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) School Performance Framework RatingS:

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› Student Academic Growth MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 61%

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Henry World Middle School From the moment

Principal: Steve Goldstien (Interim) Contact: (720) 423-9560 http://henry.dpsk12.org 3005 S. Golden Way Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 748 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-9560

you step inside the doors of Henry, it is easy to see the great things happening throughout the entire community. You can see the changes: the fresh energy, the new course offerings and the commitment to the success of each student. You can see the opportunities: the seamless transition as students enter middle school for the first time; the dynamic International Baccalaureate program challenging students to ask questions and think critically; and the many opportunities for students to become leaders. You can see the future: the college-readiness programs preparing students for success down the road; the commitment to new technology and 21st-century skills; and global influences and cultural diversity woven into the curriculum. With so much to see, what are you waiting for? Come inside and see the world!

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PE • Computer Technology • Drama • Health • Instrumental Music • Visual Arts Design Arts • Ceramics • Vocal Music • Woodshop • Speech & Debate French • Spanish • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Computer Technology and Wood Technology CTE Programs • Honors Courses Tutoring • AN and MI Center-Based Programs • International Baccalaureate School Performance Framework RatingS:

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John F. Kennedy High School’s mission is to challenge students

every day so they realize and reach their full intellectual, emotional and physical potential in an ever-changing global community. We work to help JFK students become successful citizens and scholars to better prepare for college and career.

We recognize that the path to success is different for each student so we offer a variety of academic and enrichment opportunities ranging from International Baccalaureate to Advanced Placement to Concurrent Enrollment, to more than 40 activities, clubs and sports.

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PE • Art • Music • Performing Arts • Technology • Project Lead the Way Sound Body Sound Mind Fitness Center • French • Spanish • AP Courses Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Tutoring • JROTC • Credit Recovery Alternative Cooperative Education, Business Education, Construction Technology, Pre-Engineering and Energy & Engineering CTE Programs Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center • International Baccalaureate Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • School-Based Health Center The College First Program (ASCENT) • AN, MI and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs

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“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: Elza Guajardo Contact: (720) 424-0000 http://kepner.dpsk12.org 911 S. Hazel Ct. Grades Served: 7 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 375 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-0000

Kepner Middle School offers Transitional Native Language Instruction

(TNLI) to help Spanish speaking students learn English while gaining an understanding of the conceptual ideas needed to succeed in core subjects.

Our goal is to make learning fun and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations. Teachers build strong relationships with students and families and value working together to achieve academic success.

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KIPP Denver Collegiate 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.

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Principal: Kurt Pusch Contact: (303) 922-5324 www.kippcolorado.org 451 S. Tejon St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 357 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 922-5324

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PE • Art • Dance • Drama • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring School Performance Framework RatingS:

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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.

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

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Grades Served: 5 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 368

School Performance Framework RatingS:

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Principal: Peter Castillo Contact: (720) 424-0200 http://kcaa.dpsk12.org 2250 S. Quitman Way Grades Served: K to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 1001 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

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.

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Respect Academy is an Engagement Center that is designed

for students who are typically 18 to 20 years of age and are within 100 credits of graduating, with the goal of high school graduation and post-secondary preparedness. Through a blended-learning approach using the APEX online curriculum and teacher-directed instruction, students are able to accelerate their credit recovery and graduation timeline. School hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate students who cannot maintain traditional school hours. Through a partnership with Abraham Lincoln High School, students are also able to access athletics, clubs and activities, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and other learning opportunities at the traditional high school.

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PE • Arts • Music • APEX Online Curriculum • Technical Education AP Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Pre-Collegiate Program Future Center • The College First Program (ASCENT) • Engagement Center Tutoring • Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program

Principal: Wendy L. Lanier Contact: (720) 423-5203 http://respect.dpsk12.org 2285 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 10 to 12 Engagement Center Estimated Enrollment: 111 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 423-5203

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Principal: Halley Joseph Contact: (303) 935-5473 www.swecollege.org 3001 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 325 Learn More Open Houses: 11/20 & 12/17, 5:307 p.m.

Southwest Early College (SWEC) is a public charter high school located in southwest Denver. As a small high school, SWEC provides a world class education in a personal, supportive atmosphere. As an Early College high school, SWEC students take college-level coursework leading to both a high school diploma and an associate degree. SWEC enrolls prepared and underprepared students and gives them knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful in college. SWEC serves the community as a leader in education reform and successful public school of choice.

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Principal: Libby Miller Contact: (303) 573-2017 www.striveprep.org 1825 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 365 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 573-2017

STRIVE Prep – Federal is part of the successful STRIVE Preparatory Schools network that offer a revolutionary, college-prep, sixththrough 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 learning environment with a school culture that fosters a love of learning and personal pride among all students. An afterschool homework center is offered daily and students are encouraged to call their teachers in the evenings for additional help.

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PE • Art • Music • Technology • After-School Homework Center Character Education • College Field Trips • Extended School Year Extended Day • Student Council • Yearbook • Summer School 8th-Grade Capstone Trip • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring MI Center-Based Program for Grades 6 and 7 School Performance Framework RatingS:

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STRIVE Prep – SMART Academy (Science, Math, Art)

is a part of the successful STRIVE Preparatory Schools network that is built on a promise to provide a revolutionary, college-prep education. In preparing our scholars for graduation from four-year colleges and universities, STRIVE Prep – SMART Academy provides a challenging and relevant liberal arts curriculum while promoting an appreciation for the hard sciences, advanced mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Honoring our numerous forms of diversity, STRIVE Prep – SMART Academy provides additional supplemental opportunities, such as service-learning with community-based organizations, for our scholars to act upon their social agency with dignity and purpose.

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Principal: Antonio Vigil Contact: (303) 962-9880 www.striveprep.org 3201 W. Arizona Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 640 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 962-9880

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After-School Homework Center • Tutoring • Visual Arts Engineering Coursework • Character Education • Yearbook • Technology Student Council • Extended School Year • Extended Day • Tutoring • ACT Prep Summer School • College Field Trips • Pre-Collegiate Program Heritage Spanish (Advanced Spanish for Native Speakers) School Performance Framework RatingS:

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“Our kids love DPS. There are countless opportunities for them here, and they have received so much support to help them grow.”

Adolfo and Clarissa, Clara and Diego’s parents

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Principal: Shana Dinner de Vaca Contact: (303) 962-9880 www.striveprep.org 3201 W. Arizona Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 371 Learn More Contact: Main Office, (303) 962-9880

STRIVE Prep – Westwood is part of the successful STRIVE

Preparatory Schools network that offer a revolutionary, college-prep, sixththrough 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 learning environment with a school culture that fosters a love of learning and personal pride among all students. An after-school homework center is offered daily and students are encouraged to call their teachers in the evenings for additional help.

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Principal: Bobby Thomas Contact: (720) 424-2400 http://summit.dpsk12.org 3001 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School, Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 192 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Learn More Open Houses: Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Visit http://summit.dpsk12.org for details.

Summit Academy offers a different approach to non-traditional education, with faster pathways toward high school graduation and extensive preparation for college and career success. At Summit, our mission is to embrace all students with diverse academic and social experiences and cultivate them to be 21st-century learners and positive community contributors by providing comprehensive support services and individualized pathways to post-secondary readiness in a safe, caring and family-oriented environment. Summit Academy Scholars choose to earn a high school diploma or prepare for the GED exam. In addition, all diploma and GED candidates can select from a variety of Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education and Credit Recovery electives.

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