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Private, Charter and Preschool Spotlight
Private, Charter & Preschool Spotlight
Bixby School
Nina Lopez, head of Bixby School, said, “The pursuit of creative thinking is what makes Bixby so unique. Creative thinking is about opening your brain and your curiosity to all kinds of input, relishing the idea of not knowing and being passionate about fi nding out ‘the why.’ At Bixby, we fuel creative thinking though social-emotional and academic learning. We customize learning experiences, offer small class sizes and take learning outside to our beautiful three acres. We empower students to grow as individuals, develop their unique gifts and become prepared to make meaningful contributions to the world.”
Grades Served: Preschool to 5th grade Address: 4760 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder Phone: 303.494.7508 Website: bixbyschool.org
Flagstaff Academy
Flagstaff Academy, a n award-winning preschool through eighth grade public charter school, is an academically rigorous school with a Core Knowledge foundation and a strong focus on science and technology. The school focuses on the individual learner, subject mastery grouping, progressive levels of diffi culty, and ongoing assessment for advancement. The school offers inquiry-based science, robotics, computer programming, integrated technology, a greenhouse classroom, and the leading Restorative Practices program in the region providing a strong focus on character development and ethical leadership. Spanish is offered as a foreign language starting in third grade and a robust arts program includes music, band, and art-integrating technology.
Dawson School
Dawson School is a community of students, faculty and families who are passionate about education. The region’s premier K-12 independent school, Dawson offers challenging college-preparatory academics, robust athletics and arts programs, and renowned outdoor and experiential education. Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their individual potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world. The school features small class sizes, exceptional faculty, a 107-acre campus, 100 percent graduation rate, leadership and character education, integrated technology education in K-12, after-school care/Homework Club at no charge, 10 hours of specials weekly in grades K-4, an involved parent community, and a nearly 50-year history of success.
Grades served: Kindergarten through 12th grade Address: 1 0455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette Phone: 303.665.6679
Website: dawsonschool.org
Grades Served: Preschool, K-8th Grade Address: 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont Phone: 303.651.7900 Website: fl agstaffacademy.org
Friends School
Friends School values all learners. Its creative, academically-challenging, safe environment allows every student to be seen, known and loved. Small class sizes allow it to meet each student where they are as learners, and help them to know themselves and set their own path. The school’s purpose and values infl uence everything they do, from how it teaches math and the way it schedules classes to the kinds of activities students engage in at recess and how it plans learning spaces. Friends students enter the world as prepared, thoughtful, kind, genuine, self-advocating, confi dent and empathetic citizens. Friends School since 1987: Challenging minds, nurturing spirits and honoring individuality
Grades served: Preschool through 8th grade Addresses: South Campus (Preschool & Elementary) 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder; North Campus (Middle School & Teacher Prep Program) 3800 Kalmia Ave., Boulder Phone: 303.499.1999 Website: friendsschoolboulder.org
Prospect Ridge Academy
Founded in 2010, Prospect Ridge Academy is a Kindergarten through 12th grade public charter school in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district with a vision to create academic, social and ethical leaders. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive foundation that includes rigorous coursework, social and physical development through athletics, and character education in a disciplined environment. Expectations are set high for Prospect Ridge Academy students, as they are inspired and motivated to achieve their full potential and become lifelong learners. Prospect Ridge Academy graduates are prepared for success in a globally competitive society. Students are accomplished academically, and excel in athletics and arts.
Grades Served: Kindergarten through 12th grade Address: 2555 Preble Creek Parkway, Broomfi eld Phone: 720.399.0300
September School
For more than 40 years, September School has been one of the most progressive high schools in Boulder, providing relationship-based education, learning and achievement opportunities in academic and personal other high schools in Boulder focus exclusively on academics, September School values social and emotional learning in addition to traditional to collaborate, support and understand themselves and the diversity around them, there is an inherent of a well-rounded learning and growing experience. To truly understand the approach and impact, the school invites you to explore its programs, summer school, community, who we serve, and what makes them different. Website: prospectridgeacademy.org
Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Located in the heart of Boulder, Sacred Heart of Jesus School is celebrating 120 years of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. The school seeks to inspire its students, in partnership with their families, to be thoughtful, moral and compassionate leaders. From offering each preschooler Universal Assessment Screenings to sending 7th graders to the Catalina Island Marine Institute, Sacred Heart of Jesus School is dedicated to providing a nurturing and experiential environment that cultivates engaged, life-long learners.
growth for students in grades 9 through 12. While academic growth. When students are empowered desire to want to learn. We foster this desire as part Website: school.shjboulder.org
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
True education is much more than simply imparting information. Love. Awe. Devotion. Compassion. Trust. The ability to recognize beauty; to discriminate between right and wrong; to carry out a chosen course of action. These are the qualities consciously cultivated at Shining Mountain Waldorf School from early childhood through adolescence. Shining Mountain’s well-rounded academic curriculum, enlivened by the arts, music, movement and world languages, provides a learning environment that fosters creativity and healthy social interactions. Today’s students will become tomorrow’s initiators of cultural progress. We believe that a lifelong love of learning and a curiosity to ask deep questions are vital to this process.
St. Vrain Valley Preschool Program
The St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) offers a preschool program with locations available in Longmont, Niwot, Lyons, Mead and Erie, as well as the Spark! Discovery Preschool serving families in the Carbon Valley Area. Registration continues for tuition based programs with opportunities for tuition assistance through Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) and scholarships. The program is free for children who qualify for Special Education Services. “Families can rest assured that their children will be loved and cared for by educated teaching staff who work hard at helping each individual student reach their highest potential,” says Director Shela Blankinship.
Grades Served: Preschool (3 to 4 years) Address: Various locations Phone: 303.702.7815 Website: svvsd.org/preschool
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Twin Peaks Charter Academy provides students with a rigorous education and the foundations of virtue and character, while building cultural literacy through a content-rich curriculum in an encouraging environment. The school’s vision is every student who earns a degree from Twin Peaks Charter Academy is a good and productive citizen, matriculated and prepared to graduate from a four-year university. Twin Peaks is a public, school of choice in the St. Vrain Valley School District, conveniently located in Longmont. The school is governed by engaged and passionate parents and is the longest operating charter school in the St. Vrain Valley School District.
Grades Served: Kindergarten to 12th Grade Address: 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont Phone: 303.772.7286 Website: twinpeakscharter.org
YMCA Inspire Preschool
At YMCA Inspire Preschool, children enjoy meaningful, hands-on experiences that help them learn, grow and thrive. Daily lessons and themed projects allow for exploration and individualized learning opportunities for every child. By supporting students’ academic, social and emotional well-being, Y teachers help children ages 2-1/2 to 6 begin a lifetime love of discovery. Students enjoy weekly swimming, playtime on the playground, gym and bike park, sports activities and hands-on education on the Y’s farm. The preschool utilizes Creative Curriculum, the same program used by local school districts. Inspire Preschool offers fullday/part-day and full-time/part-time options. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Preschool families receive a free YMCA family membership.
Grades Served: Preschool Phone: 303.664.5455 ext. 4700 Address: 950 Lashley St., Ste A., Longmont Website: ymcainspirepreschool.org
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