2016-17 DPS Great Schools Enrollment Guide - Secondary Schools

2016-17 Great Schools Enrollment Guide

The FUTURE starts here

Middle and High Schools

TOP 10 REASONS WHY

The FUTURE starts here

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You get to CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE at DPS. You know what makes your child unique and you get to choose the school that best fits those one-of-a-kind strengths, talents and potential.

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We educate THE WHOLE CHILD. As a parent, you know how important it is that our students grow both academically and as people.

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JOYFUL. RIGOROUS. PERSONALIZED. These three words describe our vision of a DPS classroom, where students learn by creating, exploring, solving problems and having FUN!

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We have a CLEAR VISION OF A DPS GRADUATE. We hold firm to the belief that all students – no matter their circumstance or background – can and will achieve at the highest levels from the moment they walk into their first DPS classroom.

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Our DIVERSITY is a community treasure, and EQUITY is at the core of our mission. We’re dedicated to building a culture that embraces the unique identity and potential of every child.

DPS is a LEADER IN THE NATION. As the fastest-growing school district in the country, we are paving the way in student achievement and educating the whole child.

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GREAT SCHOOLS IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD. GHBORHOOD. Every family deserves

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THE DENVER PLAN 2020 is not the DPS plan; it is the DENVER Plan,

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As told by DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg

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Table of contents

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DPS at a glance Beginning your school search Understand the School Performance Framework How to enroll in a school School programs Quick-glance symbols Meeting your student’s needs District map

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Far Northeast Schools

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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 Legacy Options High School Marie L. Greenwood Academy Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College Noel Community Arts School Omar D. Blair P.U.S.H. Academy STRIVE Prep – Far Northeast High School NEW STRIVE Prep – Green Valley Ranch STRIVE Prep – Montbello Vista Academy

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East Emily Griffith High School Manual McAuliffe at Manual NEW McAuliffe International School Morey Near Northeast Community Engagement School NEW Northfield High School at Paul Sandoval Campus Odyssey School of Denver P.R.E.P. Academy Venture Prep Whittier William (Bill) Roberts Wyatt Academy

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Near Northeast Schools

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Bruce Randolph Contemporary Learning Academy Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman Denver Discovery School 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

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Denver School of Innovation & Sustainable Design DSST: Byers High School NEW DSST: Byers Middle School George Washington Grant Beacon Hamilton Highline Academy Southeast Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences Merrill Place Bridge Academy Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning Slavens South Thomas Jefferson

Northwest Schools

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Southwest Schools

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Academy of Urban Learning ACE Community Challenge School Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE-8 School Career Education Middle College of Denver César Chávez Academy Denver Colorado High School Charter Compassion Road Academy Denver Justice Denver Montessori Junior/ Senior High School Denver Online High School Girls Athletic Leadership School Lake International School North North High School Engagement Center RiseUp Community School Skinner STRIVE Prep – Excel STRIVE Prep – Lake STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside West Career Academy West Generation Academy West Leadership Academy

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Southeast Schools

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Abraham Lincoln Bear Valley International School NEW Compass Academy Denver Center for International Studies DSST: College View High School DSST: College View Middle School DSST: VII NEW Excel Academy – Denver Florence Crittenton Grant Ranch Henry World Middle School John F. Kennedy Kepner Kepner Beacon Middle School NEW KIPP Denver Collegiate KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Respect Academy Southwest Early College STRIVE Prep – Federal STRIVE Prep – Kepner NEW STRIVE Prep – SMART Academy STRIVE Prep – Westwood Summit Academy

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Denver Green School Denver Language School

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Information published within the Enrollment Guide is subject to change, and some information may have changed since the guide was printed.

This publication is not intended to be a complete directory of information concerning all DPS schools. DPS is not responsible for the content or language of third-party advertisements included in this guide.

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

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DPS at a glance Easy reference guide DPS – Denver Public Schools Approximately 200 schools serving students in 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 three and four.

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.

90,000+ STUDENTS

23% INCREASE IN GRADUATION RATE SINCE 2009

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District-Managed Schools Operated, supervised and supported

by DPS and its Board of Education

› Magnet schools or programs

› Innovation schools have been granted status by the DPS Board of Education and the Colorado Department of Education, providing increased flexibility with staffing, schedules and budgets to best meet students’ needs.

Charter Schools Independently operated public schools governed by an independent Board of Directors

› All charter schools are accountable to

the DPS Board of Education and to the same academic performance standards as district-managed schools.

› Charter schools have flexibility to

design their own educational programs and school-based policies.

› Some charter schools serve a

neighborhood boundary or give a priority to students who live within a designated area.

› Diploma-granting, comprehensive

programs that offer Concurrent Enrollment, Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, wrap-around services, college and career counseling and internship opportunities.

› Most accept students by application only.

The four school types are:

› Intensive Pathways Schools –

OF STUDENTS SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH AT HOME

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emphasize a particular style of learning or serve students with a common area of interest, and may provide transportation to students who live outside the school’s neighborhood.

Intensive Pathways Schools Defined by the intensive support that helps students prepare for college and careers

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Types of schools

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DIFFERENT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN BY OUR STUDENTS

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

› Multiple Pathways Centers – intensive academic and behavioral support to students who are generally 16 to 18 years of age and up to two years behind in credits

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200 SCHOOLS

› Engagement Centers – accelerated

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

Connect with DPS

› Intensive Pathways Charters –

specialized, intensive academic and behavioral support

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Beginning your school search DPS families are encouraged to take an active role in researching potential schools and selecting the one that best fits the needs of their child, 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 midMarch. Below are a few helpful resources to get you started in choosing the right school for your child: Consider your neighborhood school When researching school options, 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.

SCHOOL MATCH

SchoolMatch Search schools online at http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org. Enter the school programs and features that are important to you, and see a list of schools that match your criteria. 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.

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.

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.

Academic Standards

Assessments

DPS has embraced the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) to ensure students are equipped for success in the 21st century.

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) are the Colorado state assessments. Aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards, CMAS focuses on the skills our students need – critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving.

› The goal is college and career readiness. Academic

standards provide a clear understanding of what students are expected to learn at each grade level. As learning builds from year to year, the standards define what skills students need to graduate from high school equipped for college and career in the 21st century.

› The focus is on deeper understanding. Academic standards focus on the development of skills vital to student success: collaboration, communication and problem-solving. The standards challenge students to move beyond memorization to think critically, developing a deeper understanding of the most important skills for each grade level.

› The goal is ensuring academic progress. DPS supports the Colorado Measures of Academic Success to ensure students are on track to graduate prepared for the 21st century.

Our standards have evolved; we need a different type of measurement to gauge our students’ academic progress.

› The focus is on identifying strengths and needs. The

Colorado Measures of Academic Success monitor progress and identify room to grow as students move, grade by grade, to high school graduation. With higher standards, it’s more important than ever that we provide students the relevant, meaningful and timely supports they need to be successful.

The purpose is for every child to succeed. We believe all children have talent, potential and the right to educational opportunities that allow them to achieve at the highest levels. The standards 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.

We encourage parents to learn about the academic standards and assessments and engage in your child’s learning through conversations with your school’s principal and teachers. Visit http://standards.dpsk12.org for more information on the standards and how you can support your child’s learning. For information on CMAS, including updates to testing changes, please visit http://standards.dpsk12.org/assessments.

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Understand the School Performance Framework ➦ SPF ratings: IMPORTANT: 2015 SPF UPDATES

Denver Public Schools will not issue 2015 School Performance Framework ratings because of recent changes in state testing and the subsequent lack of student academic growth data, a critical element in the frameworks. School Performance Framework ratings will return in 2016 and will include revisions intended to better reflect how our schools are preparing your children to succeed in college and career. Look for the new SPFs in fall 2016.

See 2014 SPF ratings throughout this guide.

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.

DISTINGUISHED 80 to 100%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS

› OVERALL WATCH » 48 %

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

MEETS EXPECTATIONS 51 to 79%

› STUDENT ACADEMIC GROWTH MEETS » 52 %

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 to 50%

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

These indicators are:

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

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

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

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

› Enrollment Rates, which evaluate how well the school is meeting

the needs of its students and families by measuring if students 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.

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

ACCREDITED ON PRIORITY WATCH 34 to 39% ACCREDITED ON PROBATION 0 to 33%

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

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

EXCEEDS

80 to 100%

MEETS

51 to 79%

APPROACHING

34 to 50%

DOES NOT MEET

0 to 33%

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Denver Public Schools Foundation Community Support to Help Every Child Succeed As Denver Public Schools’ fundraising partner, the DPS Foundation generates resources and support for programs that are proven to have significant and measurable impact on the lives of our students. Our programs help children succeed in the classroom, discover their talents outside of the classroom and stay on track to graduate prepared for college or career.

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

FOUNDATION

How to enroll in a school Important information about the enrollment process

› All kindergarten through 12th-grade students are guaranteed a

spot at their neighborhood boundary school. Within enrollment zones, students are guaranteed a seat at one of the schools within the zone, but not necessarily any one school in particular.

› 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.

INVEST IN OUR FUTURE

Denver Scholarship Foundation College. It’s Possible.

The Denver Scholarship Foundation makes college possible for thousands of DPS graduates each year. Future Centers located inside 12 DPS high school campuses help seniors plan for college or technical school.

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

› 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.

› Generally speaking, students who are not enrolling in a new

school do not need to complete a SchoolChoice form. If you have a question about whether your child needs to submit a choice form, please contact the Office of Choice and Enrollment Services.

› All SchoolChoice forms must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2016.

› 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 Jan. 5, 2016 at any DPS school or online at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

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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.

Prioritize Prioritize your child’s top five school preferences and list them in order on the SchoolChoice form. Forms will be available Jan. 5, 2016 at all DPS schools and at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

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

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

› Submit your SchoolChoice form by 4 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2016.

Current DPS students are encouraged to submit the form online through the DPS Parent Portal.

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

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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ENROLL

Who needs to complete the SchoolChoice form?

› Any child who will attend

a new school in the 2016-17 school year.

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

› Most children who will

be entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade or ninth grade in the fall of 2016 will need to participate in SchoolChoice.

› Any students who are

interested in choosing a different school for the 2016-17 school year.

*Please note: Students who are not enrolling in a new school – for example, a 10thgrader 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.

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NOTIFY

By Friday, March 18, 2016, all students will be notified of the school in which they have been enrolled as well as any waitlist placements.

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School programs 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.

CareerConnect CareerConnect is a comprehensive program offering students relevant courses while connecting them with partner companies and higher education institutions for hands-on workplace experiences and mentoring. The program offers high school students project-based learning in eight subject areas, including MedConnect, BusinessConnect, CreativeConnect, EngineeringConnect, HospitalityConnect, MakerConnect, PublicSafetyConnect and TechConnect. Courses progress from introductory to advanced content and involve numerous out-of-classroom experiences. DPS CareerConnect offers the opportunity to earn college credit and links to four-year universities, two-year colleges, apprenticeship programs and workforce certifications. The program equips graduates with high-demand skills and leads to opportunities for continued education and careers in Colorado’s highest-growth, highestopportunity industries.

ASCENT – College First Program 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 in December of their senior year, must be college-ready for their chosen program of study and must have completed 12 college credit hours (100 level or higher) 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 Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), which students develop with their counselor or school leader.

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 a competencybased 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 are a partnership with the Denver Scholarship Foundation and 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.

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.

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:

› Standard

Middle school students are eligible for Standard transportation if they attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 2.5 miles from the school, or if their walk is defined as “hazardous.”

High school students are eligible for the RTD pass program if they attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 3.5 miles from the school, or if their walk is defined as “hazardous.”

› Magnet

› Success Express

Success Express is a shuttle system of school buses that circulate throughout the Far Northeast and Near Northeast neighborhoods. This program offers students multiple opportunities to ride the bus to and from school.

› Southwest and West Zones

This busing system allows a bus to service multiple riders from multiple schools with stops for each school. The West Transportation Zone and Southwest Transportation Zone operate independently of one another.

› RTD

Transportation-eligible students in ninth through 12th grade receive a monthly Regional Transportation District (RTD) pass at no charge. For more information about the DPS RTD program, visit transportation.dpsk12.org/ eligibility.

› Contract with DPS

Each charter school determines its own transportation policy and whether or not they will offer transportation services through DPS.

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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

Magnet transportation is available to all students enrolled in a magnet program, who meet the transportation eligibility criteria and live within the district.

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Breakfast

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.

Before- and After-School Programming

This symbol indicates that a school provides English Language Acquisition services. For more information about the specific programs offered, please contact the school directly, or visit http://ela.dpsk12.org/parent-portal/ programs.

% Choice Assignment Rate This symbol shows the percentage of students assigned to each school through the SchoolChoice process who live outside of that school’s boundary (or zone). For example, if the school description states “Less than 50%,” it means that less than half of the students living outside of that school boundary were assigned to that school through the choice process. The higher the percentage, the more likely it is that your student may be assigned to that school if you live outside the boundary (or zone). Note that the percentage represents the assignments of out-of-boundary students in entry-level grades: kindergarten for elementary school, sixth grade for middle school and ninth grade for high school.

› Less than 50% – Less than 50% of students living outside of that school boundary were assigned to school.

› 50-90% – Between 50% and 90% of students living outside of that school boundary were assigned to school.

› Greater than 90% – More than 90% of students living

outside of that school boundary were assigned to school.

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.

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Meeting your student’s needs Transportation To learn more about transportation services and eligibility, visit http://transportation.dpsk12.org or call DPS Transportation Services at 720-423-4600.

DPS Transportation Services are provided based on Board of Education Policy EEAA. Information about individual schools’ transportation is located in the school profiles section of this guide on pages 14-76.

To a neighborhood school: Middle School: Students in sixth through eighth grade must be enrolled and live more than 2.5 miles away from their boundary school.

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› High School: Students in ninth

through 12th grade who live more than 3.5 miles away from their boundary school are eligible to participate in our RTD transportation program.

Exception process: Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria as approved by the Board of Education, but would like to ride the bus, are encouraged to fill out a Transportation Exception Form. An exception may be granted if there is space available. The form can be found on the DPS Transportation website at http://transportation. dpsk12.org/eligibility/exception.

For more information, please contact Transportation Services.

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.

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 2015.

To a school in a transportation zone: Students who live in an enrollment zone or shared boundary zone receive transportation specific to that zone.

For more information on specific transportation zone services, see page 9.

Gifted and Talented Services

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.

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?

Students are identified in the top fifth percentile 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, portfolio work and performances when appropriate.

Students’ body of evidence can also be reviewed based on recommendations from parents/guardians, teachers, other students or self-nomination. There are multiple pathways and options towards identification.

Where are Gifted and Talented services available?

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

Please contact your charter school of interest to learn more.

How do I enroll my child in Gifted and Talented services?

Students in grades one through eight who are designated as Gifted and Talented will receive Gifted and Talented services at their school of attendance.

No application or other supplemental enrollment steps are necessary. Charter schools are an exception; each charter school determines the specific Gifted and Talented support it will provide.

Please contact your charter school of interest to learn more.

How do I learn more about specific services?

Contact the elementary or middle school your child will attend to ask about its specific Gifted and Talented services or to get in touch with its Gifted and Talented teacher (availability varies at charter schools). Contact information for individual schools is located in the school profiles section of this guide on pages 14-76.

Highly Gifted and Talented (HGT) Program

English Language Acquisition (ELA)

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.

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 three 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 services help English learners develop knowledge in core content areas while they learn English.

There are different types of ELA services available at DPS schools, and 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 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.

What are the different types of ELA services?

There are two types of programs which are offered at DPS schools:

› TNLI, or Transitional Native

Language Instruction provides instruction in Spanish and English.

As students learn more English, the proportion of English instruction increases, leading to literacy in both languages.

› ESL (Elementary); ELA-E (Middle

and High) is a program where subjects are taught in English by teachers who are specially trained to support English learners. ESL/ELA-E programs are appropriate for speakers of all languages other than English.

Some schools may offer both programs, or may offer different programs depending on grade level. Please contact your school of interest to learn more about their ELA program offerings. You can find a complete list of ELA programs by school at http://ela. dpsk12.org/parent-portal/programs.

How can my child receive ELA services?

First, complete the Home Language Questionnaire at registration. If your child is identified as an English learner, your school will provide you with a summary of your child’s ELA program options and you will be asked to complete a Parent Permission Form to choose the program you want for your child.

After placement, your child will be assessed regularly to determine his or her progress in acquiring English.

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

What are special education services?

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

Who is eligible for special education services?

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

Where are special education services available?

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

How do I access special education services?

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

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College Noel Community Arts School Omar D. Blair P.U.S.H. Academy STRIVE Prep – Far Northeast High School 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: 429

COLLEGIATE PREP ACADEMY Through a partnership with the

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Community College of Aurora, Collegiate Prep Academy (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, as well as before-, during- and after-school tutorials through our Learning Center. CPA is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Business Education • Music • Speech and Debate • Dance • ROTC Extended Day • Extended School Year • Spanish Levels 1-4 • AP Spanish Heritage Spanish • French • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Business Education • Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ASCENT – College First Program • Engagement Center • JROTC • Tutoring School-Based Health Center • MI-Sev Center-Based Programs • Early College Model

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PRIORITY WATCH » 37%

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APPROACHING » 45%

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DENVER CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AT MONTBELLO (DCISM) offers a unique education that integrates

Principal: Dr. Julie Murgel Contact: 720-423-5900 http://dcismontbello.org 5000 Crown Blvd.

Success Express

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.

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 836

PROGRAMS:

PE • AP Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Technology • Math Tutoring Extended School Year • Domestic and International Travel Service Learning Chinese • French • Spanish • Honors Courses CareerConnect: Business Education and Project Lead the Way Computer Science (Middle School) Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center • ASCENT – College First Program Credit Recovery • JROTC • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center AN Center-Based Programs (6-8 and 9-12) • International Focus

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› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 40%

APPROACHING » 40%

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 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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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PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Spanish • Tutoring Health Sciences Emphasis Through a Partnership with University of Colorado – Denver: Anschutz Medical Campus AP Courses • Honors Courses • Future Center School-Based Health Center • Science Focus • Technology Focus

Principal: Jenna Kalin Contact: 303-524-6300 www.dsstpublicschools.org 4800 Telluride St., #2 Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 506

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 92%

English Language Acquisition services

EXCEEDS » 98%

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Principal: Lisa Richardson Contact: 303-524-6300 www.dsstpublicschools.org 4800 Telluride St., #3 Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 450

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 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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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PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts Health Sciences Emphasis through partnership with University of Colorado – Denver: Anschutz Medical Campus ASCENT – College First Program • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center Science Focus • Technology Focus SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 82 %

EXCEEDS » 81%

FARRELL B. HOWELL offers an excellent, arts-integrated education with a

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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 grade.

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Rachel Massey Contact: 720-424-2740 http://howell.dpsk12.org 14250 E. Allbrook Drive Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 859

Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • AP Psychology • Integrated Arts Focused Interventions • Imagine Learning • Math Connects • Lights on After School Honors Courses • Tutoring MI Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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

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Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Debate • Drama • Library • Music Technology • Visual Arts • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutoring • MI Center-Based Program for Intermediate Grades

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

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 942

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 46%

APPROACHING » 48%

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 fouryear state college as a junior. HTEC is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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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: 545

PROGRAMS:

PE • 1-to-1 Laptop Program • Graphic Design • French • Spanish English Language Development Alternative Curriculum (EDGE) • Tutoring Executive Internship Program • Extended School Year • KidsTek % Project-Based Learning • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Business Education (High School of Business) • Robotics and Computer Science Technology Focus • MI Center-Based Program • Business Focus • Computer Science Focus Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery

50-90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 44%

English Language Acquisition services

APPROACHING » 47%

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See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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Principal: Danielle D’Ascenzo Contact: 303-307-1970 www.kippcolorado.org 5290 Kittredge St. Grades Served: 5 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 415

KIPP MONTBELLO COLLEGE PREP KIPP’s mission is to equip

Success Express

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 162 tuition-free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. At KIPP, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college. KIPP middle school begins in fifth grade. KIPP Montbello College Prep is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades six through eight.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Rigorous and Standards-Based College-Prep Curriculum • Extended School Year Daily Electives • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center • AN Center-Based Program

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 80%

EXCEEDS » 89%

KIPP MONTBELLO COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

Success Express

(KMCHS) is a tuition-free, open enrollment public charter school. The mission of KMCHS is to develop young men and women who have the intellect, character, habits and determination to accomplish their life goals and make positive contributions to our society. KIPP Montbello Collegiate High School is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Computer Arts • Honors Courses • Credit Recovery • Tutoring AN Center-Based Program

%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

Principal: Grant Erwin Contact: 720-452-2570 www.kippcolorado.org 18250 E. 51st Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 10 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 280

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Less than 50%

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Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

AM Before-school programming

THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

PM After-school programming

Breakfast

Lunch

LEGACY OPTIONS HIGH SCHOOL is a new high school that opened in 2015-16 in Far Northeast Denver. The school started with a ninth-grade class and will build out to a full ninth- through 12th-grade high school over four years. Legacy Options primarily serves students who are at-risk of dropping out of school. Legacy Options will provide various opportunities to prepare students for postsecondary career readiness. Our data-driven, accountable and high-standards education program provides a realistic pathway to graduate with a high school degree and offers multiple pathways for enrollment into postsecondary educational, training, certification and apprenticeship programs. Legacy Options’ vision is that all students will attain the necessary skills needed to compete in a global market place, achieve their full potential and become competent and positive contributing members of society.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Individualized Student Plans • Flexible School Day Extended Learning Opportunities • Concurrent Enrollment • Advanced Placement Electives • Field Experiences • Interventions • Credit Recovery Postsecondary Pathways • Career and Technical Education • Apprenticeship Program Wraparound Community Support Programs • AP Courses • JROTC

Principal: Anthony McWright Contact: 720-424-3100 http://legacyoptionshs. dpsk12.org 6850 N. Argonne St. Grades Served: 9 to 10 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 70 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

English Language Acquisition services

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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FAR NORTHEAST

MARIE L. GREENWOOD ACADEMY is dedicated to academic

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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 six through eight.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Dance • Drama • Music • Each One Teach One • Outdoor Education Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring • Beacon School

%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

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

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Less than 50%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 44%

APPROACHING » 42%

Grades Served: 1 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 642

Principal: Kimberly Grayson Contact: 720-424-0420 http://mlk.dpsk12.org 19535 E. 46th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 1061

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EARLY COLLEGE Located in

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Far Northeast Denver, the nationally acclaimed Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College (MLK) serves college-bound students in grades six through 12. We offer tuition-free 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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • French • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Information Technology, Project Lead the Way Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Business Education Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • Tutoring School-Based Health Center MI (6-8), MI-Aut (6-12), MI-Sev Center-Based Program (6-8)

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 49%

PM After-school programming

APPROACHING » 44%

Breakfast

Lunch

NOEL COMMUNITY ARTS SCHOOL (NCAS) offers a rigorous

Principal: Jerry Martinez Contact: 720-423-5840 http://ncas.dpsk12.org 5000 Crown Blvd.

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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.

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 692

PROGRAMS:

PE • Beacons Neighborhood Center • Extended School Year • Spanish • AP Courses Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • ASCENT – College First Program Credit Recovery • JROTC • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center MI (6-8) and (9-12) Center-Based Programs • Arts Focus • Fine Arts • Performing Arts

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 32%

APPROACHING » 39%

OMAR D. BLAIR is a public, tuition-free, charter school in the DPS system. It is our belief that every scholar deserves to have a quality education. We strongly believe that everyone, including staff, parents and the community are responsible for helping our school grow. Omar D. Blair is committed to educating the whole child. Focusing attention on each scholar’s social and personal development is an instrumental part of their academic development. Our community is shaped by our shared core values: wisdom, justice, courage, compassion, hope, respect, responsibility and integrity. Omar D. Blair is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades six through eight.

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PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Step-Up to Writing (K-5) • Guided Reading (K-8) DBQ Project (6-8) • Everyday Math (K-5) • Math Engage NY (5-8) Social Studies Alive (K-5) • Facing History (6-8) • Scott Foresman Science (K-5) Prentice Hall Science Explorer (6-8) • Character Education: 2nd Step (K-5) Teaching Tolerance and Peace 4 Kids (6-8) • Visual Art • Music Movement and Performing Arts • Library • Technology and Research • Health Tutoring • MI Center-Based Program for Primary Grades Multi-Intensive K-2 Special Needs Program

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Less than 50%

Principal: Courtney Torres and Kristen Lee Contact: 303-371-9570 www.omardblaircharter school.com 4905 Cathay St. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 800

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 68%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 67%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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FAR NORTHEAST

Principal: Angela Davis-Robertson Contact: 720-423-7200 http://pushacademy.dpsk12.org 4501 Airport Way Grades Served: 9 to 12 Multiple Pathways School, Engagement Center Estimated Enrollment: 207 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

P.U.S.H. ACADEMY is committed to engaging all students and successfully 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. Scholars are able to enroll in career and technical courses earning industry certification. Through internships, students gain real-world work experience while completing their high school credits. Scholars are able to earn privileges to enroll in college courses leading to an associate degree. P.U.S.H. Academy also serves as the district’s Far Northeast GED Diploma PLUS Center.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Choir • Music • Adult Education Program • Dinner Program GED Diploma Plus • Y.A.P.A. Community-Based Resource Center • Spanish Club Arabic Club • Workforce Development • Internships • Honors Courses Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Business Education (High School of Business), Automotive Technology and Media Arts Pre-Collegiate Program • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ASCENT – College First Program • Engagement Center • Credit Recovery • JROTC Tutoring • School-Based Health Center SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PRIORITY WATCH » 39%

PM After-school programming

DOES NOT MEET » 28%

Breakfast

Lunch

NEW

STRIVE PREP – FAR NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL will develop young adults to become critical thinking, lifelong learners ready to solve problems of the 21st century. We empower our students to be social-justice focused community members who are compassionate and responsible. Our students will rise into global leaders ready to challenge societal inequities. We will meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. Our intensive college-preparatory curriculum will include mandatory AP coursework and graduation requirements that exceed the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s requirements for scholars entering four-year colleges and universities. All students will wear a simple uniform of professional dress to ensure respect for self and others and diminish social stress. Like each of our sister schools, we will work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college.

STRIVE Prep – Far Northeast High School is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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Principal: Elisha Roberts Contact: 720-485-6393 www.striveprep.org 18250 E. 51st Ave.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Engineering Coursework • Technology • Visual Arts • Music • After-school Homework Center Extended School Day • Extended School Year • Summer School • AP Spanish • Heritage Spanish For Native Speakers • Spanish • Chinese • French • AP Courses • Pre-Collegiate Program JROTC • Tutoring • Performing Arts

Grades Served: 9 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 160

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

Contract with DPS, Success Express

STRIVE PREP – GREEN VALLEY RANCH and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools. Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college, with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our vision is to make a collegepreparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception.

We opened in Far Northeast Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality college-preparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college. STRIVE Prep – Green Valley Ranch is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

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Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 364

%

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Kathleen Esparza Contact: 303-999-2893 www.striveprep.org 4800 Telluride St., #5

Less than 50%

PE • Chinese • Art • Math Workshop • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 83%

English Language Acquisition services

EXCEEDS » 88%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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FAR NORTHEAST

Principal: Jennifer Troy Contact: 303-999-3825 www.striveprep.org 5000 Crown Blvd.

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 350

Contract with DPS, Success Express

STRIVE PREP – MONTBELLO and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools.

Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college, with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our vision is to make a college-preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in Far Northeast Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality collegepreparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college. STRIVE Prep – Montbello is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PM

%

PE • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center MI Center-Based Program (6-8) • Fine Arts

Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 72%

MEETS » 79%

VISTA ACADEMY At 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.

Principal: Michael Johnson Contact: 720-423-7650 http://vistaacademy.dpsk12.org 4800 Telluride St., #6 Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School, Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 259 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Diploma Plus • STEM • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Health Science (CNA Preparation), Sports Medicine, Culinary Arts and Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology Program (Middle School) Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Credit Recovery Tutoring • School-Based Health Center SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 46%

PM After-school programming

DOES NOT MEET » 25%

Breakfast

Lunch

Near Northeast Bruce Randolph

Emily Griffith High School

Contemporary Learning Academy

Manual McAuliffe at Manual

Denver Center for 21stCentury Learning at Wyman

McAuliffe International School

Denver Discovery School

Morey

Denver School of the Arts

Near Northeast Community Engagement School

Dora Moore DSST: Cole High School

Northfield High School at Paul Sandoval Campus

DSST: Cole Middle School Odyssey School of Denver DSST: Conservatory Green DSST: Stapleton High School

P.R.E.P. Academy Venture Prep Whittier

DSST: Stapleton Middle School

William (Bill) Roberts

East

Wyatt Academy

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.

Principal: Cesar Cedillo and Zachary McDowell Contact: 720-424-1080 http://randolph.dpsk12.org 3955 Steele St.

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PM

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Math Intervention • Reading Intervention (6-8) • College Seminar (9-12) Orchestra (El Sistema) • Choir • Theater • Classes at CEC (12) • Tutoring Neighborhood Center at Bruce Randolph • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses Concurrent Enrollment • School-Based Health Center CareerConnect: Information Technology/Multimedia, Project Lead the Way Computer Science (Middle School) Future Center • ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery AN and MI Center-Based Programs (6-8)

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 875

%

Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 44%

English Language Acquisition services

APPROACHING » 41%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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NEAR NORTHEAST

Principal: Shawne Anderson Contact: 720-423-6900 http://cla.dpsk12.org 200 E. 9th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 204 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

CONTEMPORARY LEARNING ACADEMY is a small, urban

RTD

middle/high school serving grades six 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, realworld career exploration, an advisement program, a 1:15 teacher-student ratio and the opportunity for a successful school experience. We place a strong emphasis on projectbased 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.

PROGRAMS:

Art • Business • Law • Photography • PE • Music • Drama • Tutoring Concurrent Enrollment • AP Courses • Credit Recovery CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education and Business Education Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 23%

DOES NOT MEET » 22%

DENVER CENTER FOR 21ST-CENTURY LEARNING AT WYMAN (DC21) is a DPS Multiple Pathways Center serving students in sixth

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through 12th grade. The school offers an accelerated, engaging and rigorous education for students who require a highly supportive, relationship-oriented educational experience.

Principal: Renard Simmons Contact: 720-424-2980 www.bestschoolindenver.com 1690 Williams St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School, Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 219 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Business • APEX • Extended Day and Year • Work Study Internships Concurrent Enrollment • STEAM • AP Courses • Honors Courses CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education, Business Education and STEM ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • Tutoring AN Center-Based Program (6-12) SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 32%

PM After-school programming

DOES NOT MEET » 33%

Breakfast

Lunch

DENVER DISCOVERY SCHOOL values 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.

Stapleton Zone

PM

Principal: Kristen Atwood Contact: 720-424-4840 http://denverdiscoveryschool. dpsk12.org 3480 Syracuse St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 355

PROGRAMS:

PE • Engineering • Performing Arts • Visual Arts • Orchestra • Guitar Chrome Book for Every Student • Morning Meeting • Advisory Singapore Math • Service Learning • Spanish • Project-Based Learning CareerConnect: Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology Program Pre-Collegiate Program • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS serves students who are intent on

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

Magnet

developing their artistic talents. Ranked as one of the top high schools in America and a Gold Medal Winner from U.S. News & World Report for the past five years, 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.

%

PROGRAMS:

Greater than 90%

Eleven Art Majors including Band, Creative Writing, Dance, Guitar, Orchestra, Piano, Stage Craft and Design, Theater, Video Cinema Arts, Visual Arts and Vocal Music French • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Theater Technologies and Video Cinema Arts • Tutoring Arts Focus • Fine Arts • Performing Arts SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 1086 DSA is a magnet school that serves students throughout the state. To enroll, students must submit an online application.

Please check the auditions page on the DSA website for application deadlines.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 86%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 77%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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NEAR NORTHEAST

Principal: Karen Barker Contact: 720-424-5300 http://moore.dpsk12.org 846 Corona St. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 404

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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PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Humanities • Music Dance • Technology • SOAR Through Denver Parks and Recreation • Drama Science Electives • Advanced Math Electives • Math and Reading Interventions CareerConnect: Project Lead the Way • Computer Science (Middle School) • Tutoring School-Based Health Center • Fine Arts

%

Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 44%

PM After-school programming

APPROACHING » 46%

Breakfast

Lunch

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. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading and writing. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage.

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.

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Principal: Ben Cairns Contact: 303-524-6354 www.dsstpublicschools.org 3240 Humboldt St. Grades Served: 9 to 11 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 442

%

Greater than 90%

PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Spanish • Tutoring • Performing Arts Sustainability and Environmental Sciences Emphasis Through Partnerships with University of Colorado – Denver and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Science Focus • Technology Focus • Honors Courses • Future Center SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

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. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading and writing. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage.

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.

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PROGRAMS:

50-90%

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Tutoring • Science Focus • Technology Focus Sustainability and Environmental Sciences Emphasis through Partnerships with University of Colorado – Denver and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Principal: Shawn Smith Contact: 303-524-6354 www.dsstpublicschools.org 1350 E. 33rd Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 440

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 78%

English Language Acquisition services

EXCEEDS » 81%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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NEAR NORTHEAST

Principal: John Clark Contact: 303-802-4120 www.dsstpublicschools.org 8499 E. Stoll Place Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 460

DSST: CONSERVATORY GREEN 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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: Conservatory Green is part of the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Shared Boundary.

Standard

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50-90%

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Less than 50%

PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Science Focus • Technology Focus • Tutoring SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 SPF

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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.

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Jeff Desserich Contact: 303-320-5570 www.dsstpublicschools.org 2000 Valentia St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 522

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Spanish • Tutoring Engineering Emphasis Through Partnerships with the College of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Colorado – Boulder and Lockheed Martin AP Courses • Honors Courses • Future Center • ASCENT – College First Program Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Science Focus • Technology Focus • MI-Aut Center-Based Program (9-10) SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 89%

PM After-school programming

EXCEEDS » 95%

Breakfast

Lunch

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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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: Stapleton Middle School is part of the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Shared Boundary.

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Principal: Jessica Heesacker Contact: 303-320-5570 www.dsstpublicschools.org 2000 Valentia St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 464

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Less than 50%

PROGRAMS:

PE • Engineering Emphasis Through a Partnership with the College of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Colorado – Boulder and Lockheed Martin ASCENT – College First Program • Tutoring • MI-Aut Center-Based Program (6-8) Technology Focus SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 95%

EXCEEDS » 95%

EAST High School, the largest and highest-performing comprehensive high school

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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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Bio-Med Tech • Ceramics • Choir • Debate • Drama • Drawing • Engineering Graphic Design • Instrumental Music • Painting • Photography • Speech Technology • College Test-Prep • Production/Modern Media • Chinese • French Japanese • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education, Business Education, Marketing Education, Project Lead the Way Engineering, Wood Technology and Visual and Design Art Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • JROTC • Tutoring DHH, MI and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs • American Indian Focus

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Principal: Andy Mendelsberg Contact: 720-423-8300 http://east.dpsk12.org 1600 City Park Esplanade Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 2475

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 80%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 63%

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NEAR NORTHEAST

Principal: David Daves Contact: 720-423-4900 http://eghs.dpsk12.org 1860 Lincoln St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 and GED Ages 17 to 20 Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 467 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL (EGHS) is Denver’s competency-

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based high school. EGHS is a non-traditional path for students to earn a high school diploma or GED while accessing college courses and postsecondary 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.

PROGRAMS:

AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Pre-Collegiate Program Future Center • ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • Tutoring Competency-Paced Courses • GED Career and Technical Education Courses Offered through our Partnership with Emily Griffith Technical College: Adult Basic Education, Automotive Collision Repair, Airframe Mechanic, Automotive Service, Welding, Professional Baking, Barbering, Building Trades Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Business, CAD-Building Information Modeling, Cake Decorator, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Esthetician, Custodial Maintenance, Video Production and Editing, GED Preparation, HVAC/Refrigeration, Medical Assisting, Nurse Assisting, Practical Nursing, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Nursing Pre-Requisites, Professional Sewing, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Trainee Appraiser and Water Quality Management SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 53%

MEETS » 56%

MANUAL High School has a rich history as one of Denver’s flagship urban high

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schools. Since 1894, 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.

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Nickolas Dawkins Contact: 720-423-6300 http://manual.dpsk12.org 1700 E. 28th Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 255

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 20%

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DOES NOT MEET » 15%

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MCAULIFFE AT MANUAL Modeled after McAuliffe International School, McAuliffe at Manual offers students a rigorous, well-rounded liberal arts education that is based on learner-centered classrooms, character education and internationalmindedness. All McAuliffe students take full-year courses in mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, biomedical/engineering, world languages, the arts and physical health education. Students have the opportunity to participate in athletic teams, enrichment programming, service projects, field trips, and student leadership groups.

The school will open in the Smiley campus in Park Hill for 2016-17 and will move to a permanent home in 2017-18; a proposal has been submitted to the Denver Board of Education to locate McAuliffe at Manual in the Manual High School campus. It is very likely that students living near the current Manual campus will be given top priority into McAuliffe at Manual. The school will begin offering sixth grade and grow a grade each year until built out to serve grades six through eight.

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Principal: Jessica Long Contact: 720-424-1540 http://mcauliffemanual. dpsk12.org Temporary location: 2540 Holly St.

Mathematics • Language Arts • Social Studies • Science • Biomedical/Engineering Spanish • French • Mandarin • Visual Arts • Drama • Band • Orchestra • Choir Journalism • Physical Health Education • Enrichments • Service Learning AN and MI Center-Based Programs • International Baccalaureate SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

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2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

MCAULIFFE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is an International

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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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Band • Choir • Drama • Engineering • Orchestra • Singapore Math Technology • Visual Arts • French • Spanish • Advanced Mandarin • Honors Courses CareerConnect: Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology Program • Tutoring AN and MI Center-Based Programs • International Baccalaureate

Principal: Kurt Dennis Contact: 720-424-1540 http://mcauliffe.dpsk12.org 2540 Holly St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 750

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 83%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 75%

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

33

NEAR NORTHEAST

Principal: Noah Tonk Contact: 720-424-0700 http://morey.dpsk12.org 840 E. 14th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 341 To enroll in a gifted magnet program, students must be identified by the district as eligible for the magnet (HGT identified). Families interested in participating in the eligibility process must have submitted a magnet nomination form by Oct. 2, 2015. Please contact the Gifted and Talented Department for more information.

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 on small-group discussion and collaboration. Morey’s Highly Gifted and Talented magnet is the only sixth- through eighth-grade 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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PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Band • Drama • Computer Technology • Semantics • Mathletics Geography Bee • Shakespeare • Speech and Debate • Lego Robotics • History Day Destination Imagination • Spanish • Honors Courses • Tutoring CareerConnect: Wood Technology and Computer Technology Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Highly Gifted and Talented MI-Aut Center-Based Program

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PRIORITY WATCH » 34%

DOES NOT MEET » 22%

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NEAR NORTHEAST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SCHOOL (NECES) 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. NECES 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.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Tutoring SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

Principal: Amber Craig and Dane Stickney Contact: 720-460-1424 http://ne.community engagementschool.org 3333 Holly St.

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 SPF

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 90

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NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AT PAUL SANDOVAL CAMPUS 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 eight academic pathways and bi-annual seminars. All upperclassmen will participate in the IB Diploma Programme upon authorization. Aspects of our model include competency learning in which students have the option to earn honors in every course, a teacher team structure in which faculty loop with each grade over four years, and an advisory department that supports students from high school entry through graduation and acceptance to college. The school day is from 8:45 to 4:45 with mandatory physical activity every day.

PROGRAMS:

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Principal: To be determined Contact: 720-423-8000 http://northfield.dpsk12.org 5500 N. Central Park Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 to 10 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 550

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than 90% PE • Studio Art • Music (Vocal and Instrumental) • Creative Writing • Theater • Dance Yoga • Biomedical Science • Computer Science • Engineering • Robotics • Dress Code Law and Politics • Economics and Business • Debate • Speech • Technology • STEM Blended Learning • Project-Based Learning • Service Learning • Performance-Based Assessment IB Diploma Programme • Extended Day and School Year • French • Spanish • Mandarin Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutoring • MI Center-Based Program • Fine Arts • Performing Arts • International Baccalaureate

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

ODYSSEY SCHOOL OF DENVER is a diverse, public, kindergarten through eighth-grade Expeditionary Learning school. We teach students how to learn through a focus on academic achievement, critical thinking and social responsibility, preparing them for high school and beyond. 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 criticalthinking skills, fine arts, documentation of students’ work through portfolios, regular out-of-school fieldwork and adventures with environmental education.

Principal: Wes Frakes Contact: 303-316-3944 http://odysseydenver.org 6550 E. 21st Ave.

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Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 235

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • After-School Enrichment Classes Expeditionary Learning • Fine Arts SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 61%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 54%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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NEAR NORTHEAST

Principal: Jamie Lofaro Contact: 720-424-8451 http://prepacademy.dpsk12.org 2727 Columbine St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 70 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

P.R.E.P. ACADEMY welcomes the following scholars: students who directly

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apply; students referred by other schools, the Departments of Human Services or Probation; students who have 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 socialemotional 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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Technology • Student Council • Yearbook • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education and Computer Technology Credit Recovery • Tutoring • WES Program SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 25%

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DOES NOT MEET » 22%

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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: Erin Quigley Contact: 303-893-0805 www.ventureprep.org 2540 Holly St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 292

PROGRAMS:

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

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

Greater than 90%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 45%

MEETS » 58%

WHITTIER was founded in 1883 and has a long history of providing a quality

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education for the children of northeast Denver. Whittier provides an innovative and rigorous instructional program that explicitly targets state standards and implements best practices based 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.

Principal: Jai Palmer Contact: 720-424-3040 http://whittier.dpsk12.org 2480 Downing St. Grades Served: ECE to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 323

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Music • Technology Summer Scholars • Reading Intervention • Tutoring

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50-90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 46%

English Language Acquisition services

APPROACHING » 41%

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See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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Located in 12 Denver Public Schools high schools, Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Centers help prepare DPS students for college.

TOGETHER, WE MAKE DENVER STRONGER. To learn more about how the Denver Scholarship Foundation makes college possible visit www.denverscholarship.org.

Cristina Chacon

Cara Faliano

Amy Faliano

Remberto Rivera

Abraham Lincoln High School

East High School

East High School

North High School

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Denver

Microbiology Lab University of Colorado Hospital

Transfusion Services University of Colorado Hospital

Sales Tax Technician At Wagner Equipment

Regis University Teacher at South High School

Denver Scholarship Foundation

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Three ways to show your support:

VOLUNTEER Give your time to make a direct impact on DPS students and schools.

CHAMPION Stay informed of DPS happenings and use your voice as an advocate for our students.

GIVE Create the tomorrow you envision for Denver by investing in DPS students today.

Visit dpsfoundation.org/ryh to learn more and sign up. We’ll send you a decal to display proudly as a symbol of your support for DPS students and schools.

About the Denver Public Schools Foundation: Every child deserves an excellent education. We provide funding for proven and innovative programs that make a significant and measureable impact on the more than 90,000 DPS students, helping them succeed in the classroom, discover their talents and graduate prepared for college and career.

Learn how we help your student and all DPS students succeed at dpsfoundation.org/parent.

Contact the DPS Foundation:

1860 Lincoln Street, 9th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203-7301

(720) 423-3553 www.dpsfoundation.org

facebook.com/dpsfoundation twitter.com/dps_foundation

NEAR NORTHEAST

Principal: Patricia Lea Contact: 720-424-2640 http://billroberts.dpsk12.org 2100 Akron Way Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 881 To enroll in Advanced Kindergarten, students must submit an Advanced Kindergarten Application by Oct. 2, 2015 and participate in the assessment process to determine eligibility.

Please contact the Gifted and Talented Department for more information.

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

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Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Art Drama • Music • Spanish • Technology • Service Learning Projects Field Experiences (6-8) • Kaleidoscope Corner • Spanish AN Center-Based Program for Intermediate Grades

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 76%

MEETS » 76%

WYATT ACADEMY brings an abundance of resources to help ensure that

Principal: Joseph Taylor Contact: 303-292-5515 http://wyattacademy.org 3620 Franklin St. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 546

all students are challenged and prepared to succeed in a great high school, college and beyond. Wyatt Academy is 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, mathematics and social skills, as well as offering a vigorous 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. Wyatt Academy strives to empower students to become lifelong learners.

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Full-Day Kindergarten • Music (K-5) • PE and Health • Art (6-8) Daily Movement Program • Challenge Day Leadership Program (8) • Technology Literacy and Math Intervention • Small Group Interventions • Enrichment Global Scholars • Reading Rocket • Nutrition Program • YMCA After-School Program Debate • Choir • Arabic • Spanish • Honors Courses • Tutoring

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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PROBATION » 26%

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DOES NOT MEET » 25%

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Northwest Academy of Urban Learning

Girls Athletic Leadership School

ACE Community Challenge School

Lake International School North

Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE-8 School Career Education Middle College of Denver César Chávez Academy Denver Colorado High School Charter Compassion Road Academy Denver Justice Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School

North High School Engagement Center RiseUp Community School Skinner STRIVE Prep – Excel STRIVE Prep – Lake STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside West Career Academy West Generation Academy West Leadership Academy

Denver Online High School

ACADEMY OF URBAN LEARNING The mission of Academy of Urban Learning is to empower young people to become self-sufficient 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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Art • Music • Cooking • Yearbook • Choral • Theater • Fitness • Zumba • Run Club Senior Seminars • Employment Club • Men at Work • Women at Work Concurrent Enrollment • Credit Recovery • Tutoring Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 OVERALL

Principal: Michelle Kennard Contact: 303-282-0900 www.auldenver.org 2417 W. 29th Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 123 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 47%

English Language Acquisition services

APPROACHING » 44%

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Principal: Rachel Ramirez Contact: 303-436-9588 http://acecommunity challengeschool.org 948 Santa Fe Dr. Grades Served: 8 to 10 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 144 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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 prosocial 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.

PE • Life Management and Relationships • Year-Round Calendar • Credit Recovery Tutoring SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 42%

DOES NOT MEET » 33%

BRYANT WEBSTER DUAL LANGUAGE ECE-8 SCHOOL provides a rigorous, standards-based curriculum designed to enable students to become bilingual, bi-literate and college and career ready. We focus on educating the whole child, offering a strong, balanced academic program which includes art, music, physical education and technology in a warm, nurturing environment that values the traditions of our students’ families and cultures. Bryant Webster is part of the Northwest Middle School Enrollment Zone for grades six through eight.

Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Leveled Literacy Intervention • Music Small-Group Needs-Based Interventions • Technology • Wilson Reading System Science Fair • Spanish • Tutoring • Dual Language

To enroll, students must submit a Primary Language Questionnaire

by Jan. 29, 2016. Please contact the school to learn more.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

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› 2014 OVERALL

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

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CAREER EDUCATION MIDDLE COLLEGE OF DENVER (CEC) is a magnet school serving ninth- through 12th-grade students.

Principal: Scott Springer Contact: 720-423-6600 www.dosomethingreal.com 2650 Eliot St.

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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.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 438

PROGRAMS:

Citywide Jazz Combo • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • Tutoring • Fine Arts CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education, Advanced Manufacturing, 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

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› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 70%

MEETS » 55%

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 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. César Chávez Academy is cultivating college-bound leaders.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • 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 Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

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Principal: Kamini Patel Contact: 303-455-0848 www.cca-denver.org 3752 Tennyson St. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 463

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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Principal: Clark Callahan Contact: 303-892-8475 http://coloradohighschool charter.org 1175 Osage St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 184 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

Bus passes based on attendance

COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER (CHSC) offers an excellent education in a small-school setting for students who have struggled personally or academically in a conventional high school. We offer six enrollment periods to give students multiple opportunities to reengage and provide frequent feedback regarding grades and credits. The focus at CHSC is to provide challenging core academic courses, course leveling and cross-curriculum learning, and intensive preparation for postsecondary options, including college. All graduates receive support to gain acceptance into a postsecondary institution and complete a postsecondary degree. One hundred percent of our graduating seniors are accepted into at least one postsecondary institution. Students experience structure and wraparound support through graduation.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Internship Program • Work Study Credits • Science Fair • Yoga • Art Street Ski Club • Foundations For Success • Senior Seminar Access to La Alma Recreation Center • Tutoring • Credit Recovery Career/Vocational Education at Emily Griffith Technical College • Credit Recovery Student Advocate Model • Postsecondary Advocate for Graduates Financial Incentives for Academic and Attendance Achievement • Youth on Record Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • ASCENT – College First Program SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PRIORITY WATCH » 36%

MEETS » 67%

COMPASSION ROAD ACADEMY uses 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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RTD bus passes for MckinneyVento students

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Kimberly Ortiz Contact: 720-424-2200 http://cra.dpsk12.org 1000 Cherokee St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Innovation School, Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 163 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

PE • Art • Music • Cooking • Meditation • Theater • Yoga • Drum Line • Fine Arts Drug and Alcohol Interventions • Extensive Mental Health Program • JROTC Tutoring • Family Literacy • GED Program • Financial Literacy • Health Literacy Individual and Small-Group Family Therapy • Learning Lab Intervention Model Summer School • Wilderness Therapy • Gang Reduction and Cessation Program Alternative Medicine • Certified Nursing Assistant Program • Men of Valor • Honors Courses Young Women’s Empowerment • GSA • World Languages • AP Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Health Science Education (CNA Preparation) • ASCENT – College First Program Credit Recovery • Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program • Counseling • Service Learning SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 25%

PM After-school programming

APPROACHING » 44%

Breakfast

Lunch

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 at-risk 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.

Principal: Gary Losh Contact: 303-480-5610 www.denverjustice.org 300 E. 9th Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 115 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Spanish • AP Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Credit Recovery Tutoring • American Indian Focus • Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL PRIORITY WATCH » 36%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH DOES NOT MEET » 33%

English Language Acquisition services

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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NORTHWEST

Principal: Katy Myers Contact: 720-424-2600 http://dmhs.dpsk12.org 4250 Shoshone St. Grades Served: 7 to 10 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 140

DENVER MONTESSORI JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL combines the best of Montessori practices with current 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 our middleschool students, we use an integrated approach to humanities as well as daily experience working on an urban farm that allows for real-world 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. Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School is part of the Northwest Middle School Enrollment Zone for grades six through eight.

To be determined

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Music • Dance • Montessori Adolescent Curriculum • Spanish AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Pre-Collegiate Program Tutoring • Montessori SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 32%

DOES NOT MEET » 19%

DENVER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL is a state-certified, DPS diplomagranting 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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Online Courses • French • Japanese • Latin • Spanish • AP Courses Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • ASCENT – College First Program Credit Recovery • Tutoring • Online Blended Learning Principal: Ian Jones Contact: 720-424-8281 http://online.dpsk12.org 4250 Shoshone St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 144

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 67%

PM After-school programming

APPROACHING » 39%

Breakfast

Lunch

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.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Connected Mathematics Project Math • Science and Social Studies Common Core State Standards for Math and Language Arts • GALS 101, 201, 301 Learning-Leveled Math and Language Arts • Active Pedagogy • Girl-Centric Learning Wellness Teams • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Tutoring Single-Gender Program • Health and Wellness

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50-90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 69%

Principal: Nina Safane and Carrie Donovan Contact: 303-282-6437 www.galschools.org 750 Galapago St.

MEETS » 69%

Grades Served: 6 to 11 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 383

LAKE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL As an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, Lake International School 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 arts, physical education and technology. There are also several teacher/student-created classes that address areas of high-interest for students. Lake International School is part of the Lake Shared Boundary.

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

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 318

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Action Project • Chess Club • Colorado Uplift Computer Game Development • Mi Casa Neighborhood Center • Technology Heritage Spanish • Beginning Spanish • Honors Courses • Tutoring School-Based Health Center • MI and MI-Aut Center-Based Programs International Baccalaureate

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50-90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL PROBATION » 26%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH DOES NOT MEET » 22%

English Language Acquisition services

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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Principal: Scott Wolf Contact: 720-423-2700 http://north.dpsk12.org 2960 N. Speer Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 880

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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PROGRAMS:

PE • Musical Arts • Drama • Visual Arts • Technology • JROTC • Engagement Center City Year • CEC Partnership • Mi Casa Neighborhood Center Sound Mind Sound Body Fitness Center • YESS Mentoring • French • Spanish AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education and Media Arts Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • ASCENT – College First Program Engagement Center • Credit Recovery • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center AN, MI and STAR Center-Based Programs

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 49%

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MEETS » 60%

Breakfast

Lunch

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT CENTER is designed for students who are typically 18 to 20 years of age and are within 100 credits of graduating, and offers students a postsecondary-focused educational pathway that leads to a diploma. The school uses a comprehensive intake process and provides an accelerated course of study using a competency-based curriculum. Wraparound support services and postsecondary and career planning, as well as internship, job and service learning opportunities are available to students.

Principal: Teresa Steele Contact: 720-423-2700 http://north.dpsk12.org 2960 N. Speer Blvd.

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Grades Served: 10 to 12 Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 100

PROGRAMS:

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

PE • Yoga for PE Credit • ACT Preparation • GED Preparation Work Credit Experience • French • Spanish • AP Courses • Concurrent Enrollment Future Center • ASCENT – College First Program • Engagement Center Credit Recovery • JROTC • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

PROBATION » 29%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH DOES NOT MEET » 28%

RISEUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL has been designed to reengage youth that have previously dropped out of high school or are in danger of dropping out.

Our project-based learning approach focused on social justice issues will allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to positively impact themselves, their families and their community. RiseUp will also partner with Mile High Youth Corps to offer students paid internships in construction, land conservation and energy conservation. In addition, we will offer both morning and afternoon options so that our students are able to tend to other needs they may have.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Leadership • Spanish • Construction Technology • Pre-Collegiate Program Future Center • Credit Recovery • Tutoring • Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

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2015 SPF

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

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Principal: Lucas Ketzer Contact: 303-587-4713 1801 Federal Blvd.

2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 150

English Language Acquisition services

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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NORTHWEST

Principal: Michelle Koyama Contact: 720-424-1420 http://skinner.dpsk12.org 3435 W. 40th Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 579

SKINNER Middle School has earned a reputation as a rigorous school that

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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. Skinner is part of the Northwest Middle School Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Instrumental Music Spanish for Second-Language Learners and Heritage Speakers • Woodshop Character Development • STEM Lab • Service Learning • Friday Enrichment Uplift • Skinner Neighborhood Center • Honors Courses CareerConnect: Computer Technology and Wood Technology • Pre-Collegiate Program Tutoring • AN and MI Center-Based Programs

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Principal: Kate Berger Contact: 303-630-0360 www.striveprep.org 2960 N. Speer Blvd., Bldg. 1913 Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 473

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 55%

MEETS » 51%

STRIVE PREP – EXCEL and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools. Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college, with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our vision is to make a college-preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in northwest Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality college-preparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college.

To be determined

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Fine Arts Pathway: Visual and Digital Arts • Choir and Music Theory Spanish I-IV • Spanish for Heritage Speakers Pathway • AP Courses • Honors Courses Pre-Collegiate Program • JROTC • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center AN Center-Based Program for Grades 9-10 • Performing Arts

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 64%

PM After-school programming

MEETS » 52%

Breakfast

Lunch

STRIVE PREP – LAKE and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools. Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college, with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our vision is to make a college-preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in northwest Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality college-preparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college.

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Principal: Susan Morris Contact: 303-551-7200 www.striveprep.org 1820 Lowell Blvd.

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 333

PROGRAMS:

PE • Reader’s Workshop • Art • Pre-Collegiate Program • AN Center-Based Program Fine Arts

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 48%

APPROACHING » 45%

STRIVE PREP – SUNNYSIDE and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools.

Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college, with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our vision is to make a college-preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in northwest Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality collegepreparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college. STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside is part of the Northwest Middle School Enrollment Zone.

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Principal: Jessica Tillis Contact: 720-723-2000 www.striveprep.org 4735 Pecos St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 347

PROGRAMS:

PE • Reader’s Workshop • Art • Tutoring

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 60%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 54%

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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NORTHWEST

Principal: Jessica Newman Contact: 720-423-5390 www.westcareeracademy.com 951 Elati St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 70 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

WEST CAREER ACADEMY is designed to help students get 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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PROGRAMS:

PE • Youth on Record • Music Production • Coding Classes Entrepreneurship Program • Graphic Design • Photography Free College Classes through a Partnership with CCD and Emily Griffith • Spanish AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Graphic Design and Computer Science • Future Center ASCENT – College First Program • Engagement Center • Credit Recovery • JROTC Tutoring • School-Based Health Center

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 49%

MEETS » 56%

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 Denver Middle School Zone for grades six through eight and the West Campus Shared Boundary for grades nine through 12.

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PROGRAMS:

Principal: Ana Mendoza Contact: 720-423-5482 http://westgenerationacademy. dpsk12.org 951 Elati St. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 761

PE • Music • Band • Choir • Visual Arts • Digital Arts • Career-Intensive Experience School-Based Health Center • Daily College-Prep Advisory • Concurrent Enrollment % In-Depth College and Career Exposure • Spanish • Honors Courses Intensive College and Career Skill-Building Project • CareerConnect: Business Education Information Technology • Engagement Center • Credit Recovery • JROTC Graphic Design and Project Lead the Way Computer Science (Middle School) • Future Center Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • ASCENT – College First Program Tutoring • AN Center-Based Programs SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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Greater than 90%

AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 19%

PM After-school programming

DOES NOT MEET » 22%

Breakfast

Lunch

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 education that promotes leadership and academic skills to compete in the 21st-century global market. Our goal is for all students to graduate and succeed in postsecondary education.

West Leadership Academy is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone for grades six through eight and the West Campus Shared Boundary for grades nine through 12.

West Zone, RTD

Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 680

PROGRAMS:

PE • Advisory Program to Support Academics • College Board Programs and Services College Credit through AP Courses and Concurrent Enrollment • College Visits Focus on Global Citizenship • CMP for Middle School Math SpringBoard for High School Math • World Languages • AP Courses • Honors Courses Concurrent Enrollment • CareerConnect: Computer Science and Robotics Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center • JROTC • Tutoring Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ASCENT – College First Program • Engagement Center • Credit Recovery School-Based Health Center • MI Center-Based Programs

Principal: Teresa Klava Contact: 720-423-5460 http://westleadershipacademy. dpsk12.org 951 Elati St.

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 42%

English Language Acquisition services

APPROACHING » 46%

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

53

Southeast Denver Green School

Highline Academy Southeast

Denver Language School Denver School of Innovation & Sustainable Design

Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences Merrill

DSST: Byers High School

Place Bridge Academy

DSST: Byers Middle School

Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

George Washington

Slavens

Grant Beacon

South

Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

Lead Partners: Frank Coyne, Kartal Jaquette and Prudence Daniels Contact: 720-424-7480 www.denvergreenschool.org 6700 E. Virginia Ave. Grades Served: ECE to 8

DENVER GREEN SCHOOL (DGS) is a neighborhood innovation school

Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 549

PROGRAMS:

and is one of the few DPS schools 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.

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Music • Visual Arts • Yoga Education for Sustainability • Investigations Math • Readers and Writers Workshop Kaleidoscope Corner • Sustainability Focus • Project-Based Learning • Spanish Tutoring • MI-Aut Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 55%

PM After-school programming

MEETS » 52%

Breakfast

Lunch

DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL Imagine your child, happily engaged in telling a story to a friend, animated and excited, speaking easily in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish! Now imagine your child all grown up, focused on an exciting career in international business, conversing with a client and helping close an important global deal in Mandarin or Spanish. It’s not far-fetched at all. At Denver Language School, children are learning Mandarin Chinese or Spanish through a progressive – and proven – language immersion program. It’s a kindergarten through eighth-grade education unlike any other in Colorado. The school provides the most effective means of learning a second language, helps your child achieve higher levels of abstract reasoning, encourages your child to become a better listener and problem-solver, and builds cultural awareness. These are just a few of the benefits. To learn more, visit our website or contact our office at 303-557-0852 to speak with an enrollment associate.

Principal: Kathleen Benzel Contact: 303-557-0852 www.denverlanguageschool.org 200 S. University Blvd. (K to 2) 451 Newport St. (3 to 7)

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Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 714 Language assessment is required for new student enrollment in grades two and up.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Mandarin • Spanish Tutoring • Dual Language • Language Immersion

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 64%

MEETS » 70%

DENVER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (DSISD) is Denver Public Schools’ first competency-based high school. Our vision is to empower all students to own their learning, shape their dreams and create a better world. With a 12:1 student-to-educator ratio in most classrooms, our mission is to provide a personalized learning experience that prepares students for college, career and beyond. Students will graduate from DSISD knowing who they are, how they learn and will feel confident in their ability to create solutions to challenging problems. We prepare students for success by providing authentic opportunities to learn and work in real-world career and college environments. Students can earn 45 or more college credits while at DSISD. PROGRAMS:

PE • Project Lead the Way • Social Entrepreneurship • Project-Based Learning Blended Learning • Online Learning • Arts Integration • Music • Student Leadership Outdoor Leadership and Sustainability • Service Learning • Spanish • AP Courses Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Competency-Based Education • Tutoring CareerConnect: Project Lead the Way Engineering and Computer Science • Job Shadows Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center • ASCENT – College First Program • Internships Arts Focus • Science Focus • Expeditionary Learning • Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program

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Principal: Danny Medved Contact: 720-424-2000 http://dsisd.dpsk12.org 150 S. Pearl St. Grades Served: 9 to 10 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 160

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

English Language Acquisition services

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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SOUTHEAST Principal: Brad White Contact: 303-524-6350 http://dsstpublicschools.org 150 S. Pearl St. Grades Served: 9 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 160

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DSST: BYERS 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage.

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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Future Center • Spanish Computer Science Emphasis through Partnership with University of Denver Tutoring • PLEX Center Program • Science Focus SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 SPF

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

DSST: BYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL DSST Public Schools is dedicated

Principal: Brad White Contact: 303-524-6350 http://dsstpublicschools.org 150 S. Pearl St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 450

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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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.

PE • Music • Performing Arts Computer Science Emphasis through Partnership with University of Denver Tutoring • PLEX Center Program • Performing Arts • Science Focus • Technology SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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PROGRAMS:

› 2015 SPF

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DISTINGUISHED » 96%

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EXCEEDS » 97%

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GEORGE WASHINGTON High School is proud to lead the pursuit of aca-

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demic 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. World-class 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.

PROGRAMS:

Accounting • Advanced Band • Arts and Crafts • Business Law • Ceramics • Choir % Dance • Drawing and Painting • Entrepreneurship • Guitar • Improvisation Intro to Computer Design • Media Art • Multimedia • Newspaper • Orchestra • ROTC Sound Mind Sound Body Center • STEM • Student Leadership • Technical Applications Theater • Yearbook • French • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses Concurrent Enrollment • Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education, Business Education (High School of Business) and Biomedical Sciences ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • JROTC • Tutoring AN, MI and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs • International Baccalaureate

Greater than 90%

Principal: Scott Lessard Contact: 720-423-8600 http://gwhs.dpsk12.org 655 S. Monaco Parkway Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 1363

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 51%

MEETS » 51%

GRANT BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOL (GBMS) is committed to the high achievement and growth of every student, providing a college-preparatory program that sets high expectations and requires critical-thinking and problem-solving 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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Principal: Alex Magaña Contact: 720-423-9360 http://grant.dpsk12.org 1751 S. Washington St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 479

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Music/Band • Visual Arts • Spanish • Student Leadership • Technology Advanced Music • Pre-AP Classes • STEM Classes Academic Supports: Math, Reading, Writing • Honors Courses CareerConnect: Project Lead the Way Computer Science (Middle School) Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring AN and MI Center-Based Programs • Blended Learning SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 62%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 62%

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See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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SOUTHEAST

Principal: Christian Sawyer 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: 870 To enroll in the International Preparatory Program, students must submit a Qualification Packet by Dec. 8, 2015. Please contact the school for more information.

HAMILTON Middle School encourages students to grow and achieve Excellence

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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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Band • Business Technology • Computer Technology • Drama • Foods Multimedia • Orchestra • Vocal Music • Yearbook/Journalism • Accelerated Math Accelerated Reader • Dance • French • Spanish • Honors Courses • Tutoring CareerConnect: Multimedia and Robotics • AN and MI Center-Based Programs Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Arts Focus • Performing Arts International Focus

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 54%

APPROACHING » 48%

HIGHLINE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST 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 Garofoli Contact: 303-759-7808 www.highlineacademy.org 2170 S. Dahlia St. Grades Served: K to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 509

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Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Music • Liberal-Arts Curriculum • REACH Character Education • Technology • Art • Music • PE • Advisory and Library Spanish • Tutoring • Cross-Categorical Program

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 82 %

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MEETS » 79%

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HILL CAMPUS OF ARTS & SCIENCES works in partnership

Principal: Sean Kavanaugh Contact: 720-423-9680 http://hill.dpsk12.org 451 Clermont St.

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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.

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 643

PROGRAMS:

PE • Orchestra • Band • Theater • Guitar • Piano • Vocal Music • Journalism Coding • STEM • Computers • Wood Shop • Spanish • Colorado Uplift Honors Courses • Arts Focus • Science Focus • Fine Arts • Performing Arts CareerConnect: Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology and Wood Technology Tutoring • DHH and MI Center-Based Programs

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 51%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 51%

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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SOUTHEAST

Principal: Amy Bringedahl Contact: 720-424-0600 http://merrill.dpsk12.org 1551 S. Monroe St. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 543

MERRILL Middle School is a learrning community that promotes a culture of

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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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Elective and Enrichment Opportunities in Advanced Art • Art • Advanced Band Band • Choir • World Drumming • Drama • Technology SmartLab Applied Technology Lab • Criminal Justice • Physics • Economics Financial Literacy • Film History • Entrepreneurship • MAD Science • Lego Robotics Multimedia Center • Pre-Advanced Placement (AP) Program • Yearbook • French Spanish • Honors Courses • CareerConnect: Computer Technology and Learning Lab Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring AN PLEX and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs • Newcomer Center

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 60%

MEETS » 65%

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

Principal: Brenda Kazin Contact: 720-424-0960 http://place.dpsk12.org 7125 Cherry Creek North Drive Grades Served: ECE to 8 Innovation School, Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 1052

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PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Band • Choir • Digital Art • General Music Keyboard Lab • Library • Visual Art • Accelerated Reader • English in a Flash Imagine Learning English • Reading Is Fundamental • Beacons Neighborhood Center High School Prep Class • French • Italian • Spanish Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring School-Based Health Center • MI Center-Based Program (1-8) • Newcomer Center

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Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 56%

PM After-school programming

MEETS » 61%

Breakfast

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING As a kindergarten through 12th-grade 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 nonprofit organizations (Outward Bound and the Public Education and Business Coalition) actively involved in the renewal of public education. Expeditionary Learning captures the power of Outward Bound principles and research about best practices and combines them in the classroom to promote high academic achievement and character development.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Internship Opportunities • Concurrent Enrollment Pre-Collegiate Program • Expeditionary Learning

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

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF

Grades Served: K to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 200

THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

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

SLAVENS School emphasizes critical-thinking skills. 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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Principal: Kurt Siebold Contact: 720-424-4150 http://slavens.dpsk12.org 3000 S. Clayton St. Grades Served: K to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 687

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • PE • Art • Drama • Music • STEM/ Technology Spanish (6-8) • Kaleidoscope Corner • Tutoring

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50-90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 87%

English Language Acquisition services

EXCEEDS » 85%

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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SOUTHEAST

Principal: To be determined Contact: 720-423-6000 www.denversouth.org 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 1448

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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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PE • Advanced Placement Support • School-Day and After-School Tutoring Denver Scholarship Foundation Advisory • Chinese • French • Japanese • Spanish AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Pre-Collegiate Program CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education, Business Education (High School of Business), Multimedia and Photography and Design Art Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • JROTC • Tutoring ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • Newcomer Center School-Based Health Center • MI and MI-SEV Center-Based Programs SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Principal: Suzanne Morris-Sherer Contact: 720-423-7000 www.tjjournal.com 3950 S. Holly St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 1049 To enroll in the Center for Communication Technology, students must apply for qualification online at http://tjhs.dpsk12.org.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 54%

MEETS » 66%

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 well prepared 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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PE • Business • Ceramics • Drawing and Painting • Instrumental Music • Pathways Photography • Photojournalism • Publishing • Radio and TV Broadcasting • Robotics Software Engineering • Theater • 3-D Animation • Vocal Music • Web Applications French • Japanese • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Alternative Cooperative Education, Photojournalism, 3D Animation, Computer Science, Robotics and Marketing Education Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Credit Recovery JROTC • Tutoring • AN, AN PLEX, MI and MI-Aut Center-Based Programs Center for Communication Technology SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 54%

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MEETS » 57%

Breakfast

Lunch

Southwest Abraham Lincoln

Kepner

Bear Valley International

Kepner Beacon Middle School

Compass Academy KIPP Denver Collegiate Denver Center for International Studies DSST: College View High School

KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy

DSST: College View Middle School

Respect Academy

DSST: VII

Southwest Early College

Excel Academy – Denver

STRIVE Prep – Federal

Florence Crittenton

STRIVE Prep – Kepner

Grant Ranch

STRIVE Prep – SMART Academy

Henry World Middle School

STRIVE Prep – Westwood

John F. Kennedy

Summit Academy

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 four CTE Pathways, 18 different Advanced Placement courses and the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits via Concurrent Enrollment options through the DPS ASCENT – College First Program. 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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Principal: Larry Irvin Contact: 720-423-5000 http://alhs.dpsk12.org 2285 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 1417

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Music • Photography • Chinese • French • Italian • Spanish Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Credit Recovery • JROTC • Tutoring CareerConnect: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Computer Science, Robotics, Woods/ Production, Visual and Design Arts and Business and Alternative Cooperative Education Pre-Collegiate Program • Future Center • School-Based Health Center Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • AP Courses ASCENT – College First Program • Engagement Center MI and MI-Aut Center-Based Programs

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PRIORITY WATCH » 37%

English Language Acquisition services

APPROACHING » 45%

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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Principal: Lindsay Meier Contact: 720-423-9600 www.facebook.com/southwestdenverphaseinmiddleschool 3005 S. Golden Way Grades Served: 6 Estimated Enrollment: 150

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BEAR VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Bear Valley International School (BVIS) is located at the Henry Middle School campus. BVIS is a traditional middle school option designed by the Southwest Denver community for the Southwest Denver community. Offering a wide continuum of interventions and opportunities for acceleration, BVIS will provide personalized learning, one-to-one technology and Spanish-language acquisition for all students. As an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), BVIS students will have the opportunity to gain international prospective through community service and hands-on learning experiences. BVIS is part of the Southwest Denver Middle School Zone.

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PE • Technology • Visual Arts • Drama • Music • Character Development Service Learning • Spanish for Second Language Learners • Heritage Spanish Honors Courses • STEM • Woodshop • AVID • Tutoring AN, MI, MI-AUT Center-Based Programs • Performing Arts International Baccalaurate • International Focus • Student Leadership SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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COMPASS ACADEMY The Compass Academy model infuses a strong, values-based culture, civil engagement, additional people power and evidencebased 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. Compass Academy is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone.

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Principal: Mark Harmon Contact: 720-424-0096 www.compassacademy.org 2285 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 6 to 7 Intensive Pathways Charter Estimated Enrollment: 120

PROGRAMS:

PE • Civil Engagement • Robotics • Coding • Computer Applications • Internships College Readiness • Leadership • Spanish • Honors Courses • Tutoring • Fine Arts Performing Arts • International Focus • Science Focus • Web Design

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Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

DENVER CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Magnet

(DCIS) is a magnet school that offers a globally focused, academically rigorous education and a specialized diploma. Highly qualified teachers prepare students for college by developing multilingual, inter-culturally competent citizens actively involved in the changing world. Students are able to access athletics through a partnership with the West Campus. All students must complete specialized study in world languages, collegiate research and community service in order to graduate from DCIS. Students earn both a DCIS International Studies diploma and a general DPS Diploma.

PROGRAMS:

International Focus for All Classes • Art • Drama • Advisement • Community Service Public Relations • Cultural Events • International Passages • Student Portfolios Student Travel • Chinese • French • Italian • Japanese • Spanish • AP Courses Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Future Center ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • Tutoring American Indian Focus • MI-Sev for Grades 9-12

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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: 775

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 61%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 52%

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Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

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Principal: Becca Meyer Contact: 303-524-6320 www.dsstpublicschools.org 3111 W. Dartmouth Ave. Grades Served: 9 to 10 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 300

DSST: COLLEGE VIEW 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Spanish Energy Emphasis through a Partnership with Colorado School of Mines AP Courses • Honors Courses • Future Center • Tutoring • Science Focus Technology Focus SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 SPF

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Principal: Erin Dillon Contact: 303-524-6320 www.dsstpublicschools.org 3111 W. Dartmouth Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 444

THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

West Zone

DSST: COLLEGE VIEW 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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: College View Middle School is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Tutoring Energy Emphasis through a Partnership with Colorado School of Mines Science Focus • Technology Focus SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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DSST: VII 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. 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: VII school is part of the Southwest Denver Middle School Zone.

To be determined

Principal: To be determined Contact: 303-524-6324 http://dsstpublicschools.org 3005 S. Golden Way Grades Served: 6 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 150

PROGRAMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Tutoring Computer Science Emphasis through Partnership with University of Denver Science Focus • Technology • Student Leadership SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

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 postsecondary 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.

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Cynthia Navarro Contact: 720-424-2250 http://excelacademy.dpsk12.org 1825 S. Federal Blvd.

PE • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Future Center • Credit Recovery SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH DOES NOT MEET » 22%

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Grades Served: 9 to 12 Innovation School Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 223 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process. Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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Principal: Dr. Shirley Algiene Contact: 720-423-7900 http://florencecrittenton. dpsk12.org 55 S. Zuni St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Intensive Pathways School Estimated Enrollment: 145 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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. Students may earn up to 90 credits per quarter.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Career Readiness • Child Development • Online Courses Qualistar-Rated Early Learning Center for Students’ Infants and Toddlers Concurrent Enrollment • CareerConnect: Health Science Education (CNA Preparation) ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • JROTC • Tutoring School-Based Health Center • Single-Gender Program Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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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.

Principal: Carla Erickson Contact: 720-424-6880 http://grantranch.dpsk12.org 5400 S. Jay Circle

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Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 725

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Preschool (ECE) in Spanish • Full-Day Kindergarten Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Amazing Race • Band • Brain Bowl % Geography Enrichment • Art • CO2 Cars • Creative Writing • Dance • Drama Instrumental Music • National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) • Keyboarding • Leadership Life Skills • Mathletics • Newscast • Sea Camp • Semantics • Shakespeare • Study Skills Technology • Vocal Music • Yearbook • Wilderness Survival • Kaleidoscope Corner History of Rock and Roll • Spanish • CareerConnect: Exploratory Technology Lab Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center

Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 61%

MEETS » 56%

HENRY WORLD MIDDLE SCHOOL From the moment you step

West Zone

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 collegereadiness 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! Henry is part of the Southwest Denver Middle School Zone.

Grades Served: 7 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 450

%

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Donald Roy Contact: 720-423-9560 http://henry.dpsk12.org 3005 S. Golden Way

Greater than 90%

PE • Computer Technology • Drama • Health • Instrumental Music • Visual Arts Design Arts • Ceramics • Vocal Music • Woodshop • Speech and Debate • French • Spanish Honors Courses • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Tutoring CareerConnect: Project Lead the Way Computer Science and Wood Technology AN and MI Center-Based Programs • International Baccalaureate SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL PRIORITY WATCH » 36%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH DOES NOT MEET » 33%

English Language Acquisition services

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

69

SOUTHWEST

Principal: Christian De La Oliva Contact: 720-423-4300 http://jfk.dpsk12.org 2855 S. Lamar St. Grades Served: 9 to 12 Estimated Enrollment: 1229

JOHN F. KENNEDY High School’s mission is to challenge students every

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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.

PROGRAMS:

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

%

Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 42%

APPROACHING » 44%

KEPNER Middle School offers Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI)

Southwest Zone

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. Kepner is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone.

PROGRAMS:

Principal: Elza Guajardo Contact: 720-424-0000 http://kepner.dpsk12.org 911 S. Hazel Court Grades Served: 7 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 295

PE • Art • Music • Spirit Squad • Student Government • Colorado Uplift Saturday School • Real Madrid Soccer • Honors Courses CareerConnect: Wood Technology • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center MI and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs

Transportation

Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

70

%

AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 20%

PM After-school programming

DOES NOT MEET » 25%

Breakfast

Lunch

NEW Principal: Alex Magaña Contact: 720-424-0027 http://kbms.dpsk12.org 911 S. Hazel Court

KEPNER BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOL (KBMS) is committed to the high achievement and growth of every student, providing a college-preparatory program that sets high expectations and requires critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. KBMS 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.

Kepner Beacon is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone.

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Grades Served: 6 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 150

PROGRAMS:

PE • Blended Learning • Music/Band • Visual Arts • Technology Student Leadership • Academic Supports: Math, Reading, Writing • Spanish • Tutoring SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE KIPP Denver Collegiate’s mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character strengths necessary to succeed through college and in 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.

Principal: Kurt Pusch Contact: 303-922-5324 www.kippcolorado.org 451 S. Tejon St.

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Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 380

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Dance • Drama • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Tutoring

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

Greater than 90%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 70%

English Language Acquisition services

MEETS » 72%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

71

SOUTHWEST

Principal: Emily Yates Contact: 303-623-5772 www.kippcolorado.org 375 S. Tejon St. Grades Served: 5 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 380

KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ACADEMY KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy’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. KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone.

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PROGRAMS:

PE • Computer Arts & Sciences • Tutoring

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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Principal: Peter Castillo Contact: 720-424-0200 http://kcaa.dpsk12.org 2250 S. Quitman Way Grades Served: K to 12 Magnet School Estimated Enrollment: 1041 To enroll, kindergarten students must attend a Kindergarten Readiness Night in January 2016.

Students in grades 1 to 11 must attend an enrollment event in January 2016. Please call 720-424-0200 for more information.

Less than 50%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 88%

EXCEEDS » 89%

KUNSMILLER CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY is a magnet school

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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 theater arts, 2- and 3-D visual arts, media arts, instrumental and vocal music and dance.

Students entering at the middle school level select arts studies they are passionate about and that will lead to career-path studies in high school. Kunsmiller is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone and the Southwest Denver Middle School Zone for grades six through eight.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten • Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE Reggio Emilia Kindergarten • Opportunities for Artistic Internships and Mentorships Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Theater Technologies, Visual and Design Art and Project Lead the Way Computer Science (Middle School) • ASCENT – College First Program Credit Recovery • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center • Arts Focus Fine Arts • Performing Arts

%

Greater than 90%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

WATCH » 40%

PM After-school programming

APPROACHING » 40%

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Lunch

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 postsecondary 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 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.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Arts • Music • APEX Online Curriculum • Technical Education • AP Courses Concurrent Enrollment • CareerConnect: Urban Agriculture • Pre-Collegiate Program Future Center • ASCENT – College First Program • Engagement Center • Tutoring Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program

Principal: Wauneta Vann Contact: 720-423-5203 http://respect.dpsk12.org 2285 S. Federal Blvd.

Grades Served: 10 to 12, Ages 17 to 21 Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 100 This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

PROBATION » 31%

English Language Acquisition services

APPROACHING » 44%

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

73

SOUTHWEST

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.

PROGRAMS:

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

Greater than 90%

Electives Offered through Community College of Denver • Concurrent Enrollment Tutoring SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 238

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Principal: Libby Miller Contact: 720-460-2850 www.striveprep.org 2626 W. Evans Ave.

STRIVE PREP – FEDERAL and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools.

Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our hope is to make a college-preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in Southwest Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality collegepreparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college. STRIVE Prep – Federal is part of the Southwest Denver Middle School Zone.

Grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 359

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PRIORITY WATCH » 36%

APPROACHING » 34%

Contract with DPS, West Zone

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Less than 50%

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Music • Technology • After-School Homework Center Character Education • College Field Trips • Extended School Year Extended School Day • Student Council • Yearbook • Summer School 8th-Grade Capstone Trip • Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring MI Center-Based Program (6-8) SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF

› 2014 OVERALL

Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

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AM Before-school programming

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 70%

PM After-school programming

MEETS » 63%

Breakfast

Lunch

NEW Principal: To be determined Contact: 720-485-6394 www.striveprep.org 911 S. Hazel Court

STRIVE PREP – KEPNER will meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. Scholars will enjoy a love of learning and increase their knowledge in an engaging and joyful environment. Our intensive curriculum will focus on skill development including critical thinking skills, especially in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Scholars will spend extended class time in literacy and mathematics and will be assigned regular homework to ensure skill development and content mastery. All students will wear a simple uniform to ensure respect for self and others and diminish social stress. Like each of our sister schools, we will work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college. STRIVE Prep – Kepner is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone.

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Grades Served: 6 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 120

PROGRAMS:

PE • Art • Music • Technology • After-School Homework Center Character Education • College Field Trips • Extended School Day Extended School Year • Student Council • Summer School • 8th-Grade Capstone Trip Pre-Collegiate Program • Tutoring SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 SPF THIS SCHOOL WAS NOT RATED IN 2014

STRIVE PREP – SMART ACADEMY and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools. Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our vision is to make a college-preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in southwest Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality collegepreparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college. STRIVE Prep – SMART Academy also provides service-learning experiences with community organizations to give scholars a chance to contribute to their own neighborhoods with dignity and purpose.

PROGRAMS:

PE • Chicano Art • Studio Art • Drawing/Painting • Portfolio Production Digital Art • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Pre-Collegiate Program Tutoring • Fine Arts • Science Focus

Contract with DPS

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Principal: Katie Holz-Russell Contact: 303-962-9880 www.striveprep.org 3201 W. Arizona Ave.

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50-90%

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 538

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

Uniform

› 2014 OVERALL WATCH » 45%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH DOES NOT MEET » 24%

English Language Acquisition services

%

Choice Assignment Rate

See page 9 for detailed explanation.

75

SOUTHWEST

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: 373

STRIVE PREP – WESTWOOD and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools.

Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college, with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our hope is to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in southwest Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality collegepreparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college. STRIVE Prep – Westwood is part of the West Denver Middle School Zone.

PROGRAMS:

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PE • Art • Health • Technology • Credit Recovery • Tutoring

Less than 50%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH

DISTINGUISHED » 82 %

EXCEEDS » 81%

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 21stcentury learners and positive community contributors by providing comprehensive support services and individualized pathways to postsecondary 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.

Principal: Bobby Thomas Contact: 720-424-2400 http://summit.dpsk12.org 5590 W. Evans Ave. Grades Served: 6 to 12 Innovation School, Multiple Pathways Center Estimated Enrollment: 250

PROGRAMS:

PE • Student Leadership • Yearbook • DPS Math Fellows • HOSA • DEV ED courses French • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment CareerConnect: Health Science and Graphic Design • Pre-Collegiate Program Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ASCENT – College First Program • Credit Recovery • Tutoring • GED Plus SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

This school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process.

Please contact the school directly for enrollment information.

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› 2015 SPF Because of changes in state testing, SPF ratings are not available for 2015.

See page 5 for details.

› 2014 OVERALL PROBATION » 28%

› 2014 ACADEMIC GROWTH DOES NOT MEET » 28%

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LEARNING AT SCHOOL SHOULDN’T END ONCE YOU’RE HOME The Internet belongs in the home and can help provide knowledge and opportunities for your family. Internet EssentialsSM from Comcast brings affordable high-speed Internet home. You may qualify if your child is eligible for the National School Lunch Program.

$

9

.95 /month + tax

No contract needed No credit check No installation fee WiFi router included

Apply now at InternetEssentials.com or call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376)

Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Limited to Internet Essentials service for new residential customers meeting certain eligibility criteria. Advertised price applies to a single outlet. Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. After initial participation, if a customer is determined to be no longer eligible for the program but continues to receive Comcast service, regular rates will apply. Subject to Internet Essentials program terms and conditions. Call 1-855-846-8376 for restrictions and complete details, or visit InternetEssentials.com. © 2015 Comcast. All rights reserved. Internet Essentials is a program to provide home Internet service for families. It is not a school program, and is not endorsed or required by your school. Your school is not responsible for Internet Essentials accounts.

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With a staff of medical professionals and 17 locations inside of Denver schools, our health centers are available during the school year to provide the medical services to keep children in school and parents at ease.

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