School Choice 2017-2018

2017-2018

School CHOICE Open Enrollment Guide to the St. Vrain Valley School District and Longmont Area Private Schools

FROM DISCOVERING A FAVORIT E SP ECIES

TO AFFECTING CLIMATE CHANGE. Preparing today’s young people for the world outside our doors.

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Monday Tours Begin November 6, 2017 at 9AM Enrollment Information open house on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30-8PM

Parents in Colorado can enroll their children in any public school in the state, as long as there is enough room.

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The Choice Guide is designed to give parents a snapshot of their school options in the Boulder County area, as well as their private school options.

St. Vrain Valley’s open enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year is Dec. 1 to Jan. 16. Please contact the school directly to learn more about their open house and tour options. Open enrollment applications and more details are available at svvsd.org/schools/enrollment-registration.

School demographics are from fall 2016. Enrollment numbers are based on the 2016 October count and include students PK-12.

Listed ratios are a cumulative average. Elementary schools are 24.5/1, middle schools are 25.5/1 and high schools are 28/1.

Individual school performance records can be accessed at stvra.in/performance.

This information is available online, along with our interactive Open House Directory, at timescall.com.

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2040 Miller Drive Longmont, CO 80501 303-651-7900 enroll@flagstaffacademy.org SCHOOL CHOICE 3

St. Vrain Valley School District PRESCHOOL SPARK! Discovery Preschool

Spark! Discovery Preschool offers preschool for children ages 3-5 and full-day childcare options for children and families in Firestone, Frederick and Dacono. Our mission is to “engage students in early learning experiences, in partnership with families and the community, that develop a strong foundation, enrich the whole child and inspire lifelong learning.” The caring staff develop relationships with each family and are committed to a vision to inspire creativity, innovation, problem solving and discovery with children. As a STEM preschool, instruction focuses on integrated units of inquiry, the design thinking process and an emphasis on 21st-century learning.

Address: 555 8th St., Frederick, CO 80530 Phone: 720-652-7906 Website: sdpk.svvsd.org Principal: Paige Gordon Enrollment: 281 Daily schedule: Morning session: 8:30 to 11:10 a.m. & Afternoon Session: 12:25 to 3:05 p.m. Childcare: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 34.52; Free/reduced, 34.2 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Alpine

Alpine Elementary is proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) focus school integrating STEM programming. The IB program uses student interest to study topics that are of importance to the world in which we live. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) adds the use of a design thinking process and technology to foster innovation. Alpine provides childcare and enrichment programs for preschool through fifth grade. We are thrilled to partner with many local businesses, universities and an extremely involved PTO. Address: 2005 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 720-652-8140 Website: aes.svvsd.org Principal: Amber Marsolek Enrollment: 540 Daily schedule: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 44.26; Free/reduced, 40 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School

At Aspen Ridge Preparatory School (PK-8), students participate in research-based, Core Knowledge curriculum in core content areas.

The school supports low class sizes and focuses on technology, international experiences, natural environment, character development and enrichment programs such as music, art, physical education and Spanish. Elective classes include marine ecology with SCUBA certification, Project Lead The Way (hands-on STEM), Dave Ramsey personal finance foundations, coding for drones and much more. Students are encouraged to think independently, question the world around them and self advocate. Students, parents and teachers cooperatively work together in a supportive environment to create personalized education plans for each child. ARPS is the fastest growing, tuition free, charter in St. Vrain with a warm, supportive and dynamic community.

Address: 705 Austin Ave., Erie, CO 80516 Phone: 720-242-6225 Website: aspenridgeprepschool.org Principal, Charla Salmeron Executive Director, Todd Cordrey Enrollment: 399 Daily schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 18.80; Free/reduced, 5.01 Average student to teacher ratio: N/A 4

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St. Vrain Valley School District ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Black Rock

Black Rock Elementary focuses on individual student needs while implementing all school cluster grouping and flexible grouping to ensure academic excellence. Black Rock features gifted and talented programming as well as foreign language studies in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Its highly qualified staff models strong collaboration, which promotes a safe and encouraging learning environment and instills higher standards of academic rigor. The school boasts one of the most involved parent communities in the St. Vrain Valley, supporting the school through volunteering and relationship building.

Address: 2000 Mountain View Blvd., Erie, CO 80516 Phone: 720-890-3995 Website: bres.svvsd.org Principal: Cathy O’Donnell Enrollment: 781 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 14.98; Free/reduced lunch, 2.31 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain is committed to working in partnership with the community and parents to create an exemplary school — one that will be the center of our neighborhood and a shining star in our district. It provides a rigorous educational experience, enhanced by the instructional focus of science, technology and inquiry; a program founded on current research and best practices of teaching. This focus allows students to have extended learning in math, engineering and science, while utilizing extensive instructional technology on a daily basis.

Address: 1260 Mountain Drive, Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 720-652-8220 Website: bmes.svvsd.org Principal: Stephen Hoel Enrollment: 594 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 23.40; Free/reduced lunch, 9.52 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Burlington

Burlington Elementary, which opened in 1967, sits in Longmont’s Southmoor Park neighborhood, adjacent to Kanemoto Park.

Students at Burlington are encouraged to be strong community members and high achievers. Teachers and staff work to recognize students’ individual needs, yet help them connect with their world outside of school. In September 2014 and again in June 2017, Burlington was recognized by the Colorado Department of Education as one of five “high achieving” elementary schools. Burlington provides many opportunities to enhance the interests and talents of our students. From robotics to musical theater, to 100 mile club, the majority of our students participate and excel in extracurricular activities. The Burlington community takes pride in living our motto: “Blazing Trails and Inspiring Excellence.”

Address: 1051 S. Pratt Parkway, Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-8861 Website: bes.svvsd.org Principal: Kerin McClure Enrollment: 451 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 46.34; Free/reduced, 51.65 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1 November 2017

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St. Vrain Valley School District ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Centennial

Its mission statement reads, “Centennial Elementary in partnership with our families and community, will establish an environment dedicated to academic excellence for 21st-century learners to reach their full potential.” Centennial is committed to creating clear and focused academic goals that set high expectations for all students. With the school’s focus on Math, Engineering, Technology and Science Achievement (MESA), students will see they can be competent in math and science, and learn to work together as they build those skills.

Address: 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone, CO 80504 Phone: 720-652-8240 Website: centenniales.svvsd.org Principal: Shirley Jirik Enrollment: 633 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 34.60; Free/reduced, 32.39 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Columbine

Columbine Elementary School is a STEM focus, Pre-K through fifth grade neighborhood school. With a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus, the small, neighborhood school incorporates technology and inquiry-based design thinking into daily lessons. Rigorous instruction supports student achievement in all subjects and prepares students for 21st-century

Central

Constructed in 1878, Central Elementary was the first school in Longmont, and in 1976 was designated a Longmont historic landmark. Central is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with a rigorous inquiry-based curriculum. The school mission is to develop knowledgeable, caring and open-minded individuals who will become contributing citizens in a global society. Central has a dedicated and caring staff, an active and dedicated PTO that supports and enhances the students’ learning experiences, and an involved community that takes pride in the school’s 139-year legacy of educational excellence.

Address: 1020 Fourth Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-3236 Website: centrales.svvsd.org Principal: Jim Hecocks Enrollment: 411 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 32.36; Free/reduced, 34.69 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1 learning. The Columbine staff fosters positive relationships with students and parents which has developed a strong sense of community throughout the school.

Address: 111 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-2840 Web site: columbinees.svvsd.org Principal: Audrey Seybold Enrollment: 318 Daily schedule: 8:35 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 89.31; Free/reduced, 91.44 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Eagle Crest

Eagle Crest Elementary is located in southwest Longmont in close proximity to Altona Middle School and Silver Creek High School. The school offers “looping”, which allows students to stay with the same set of teachers in first and second grade, and another set of teachers in grades three and four. The school’s mission is “to develop leaders one child at a time,” using the principles of Stephen Covey: be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand then to be understood, synergize and sharpen the saw.

Address: 4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 303-485-6073 Website: eces.svvsd.org Principal: Ryan Ball Enrollment: 591 Daily schedule: 8:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 38.58; Free/reduced, 35.35 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Erie

Erie Elementary is near the center of Erie, a historic mining town and growing community. The school offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus that provides an engaging, inquiry-based learning environment. Beginning band, 100 Mile Club and LEGOs Robotics are among the extracurricular opportunities. The mission of the school is to provide a welcoming and nurturing learning community that encourages academic excellence, ensures the well-being of all of its members and maintains strong partnerships with staff, parents, students and the community.

Address: 4137 E. County Line Road, Erie, CO 80516 Phone: 303-828-3395 Website: ees.svvsd.org Principal: Lauren Eker Enrollment: 536 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 19.78; Free/reduced, 19.27 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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Fall River

Fall River’s school motto is “The Courage to Be Outstanding!”

A caring and dedicated staff integrates 21st-century skills and STEM into daily learning, while also ensuring students’ academic, emotional, social, artistic and physical progress. Every day, our students look forward to rigorous and engaging instruction, hands-on technology and creativity, movement breaks, and positive behavior support. Parent and community involvement is strongly encouraged at Fall River. Fall River is on the east side of Longmont next to a beautiful city park and bike trail, allowing students to bike and walk to school.

Address: 1400 Deerwood Drive, Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 720-652-7920 Website: fres.svvsd.org Principal: Jennifer Guthals Enrollment: 582 Daily schedule: 8:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 24.74; Free/reduced, 20.23 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Hygiene

Hygiene Elementary offers a science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) focus that provides high levels of engagement and inquiry-based learning for the students. The students are exposed to rigorous movement throughout the school day. The mission of Hygiene is to create strong partnerships with families and the community. We believe all children can learn with confidence and passion. Spanish, choir, robotics, coding and 100 Mile Club are some of extracurricular activities available after school.

Address: 11968 N. 75th St., Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 720-652-8021 Website: hes.svvsd.org Principal: Renee Collier Enrollment: 338 Daily schedule: 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 20.41; Free/reduced lunch, 20 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Indian Peaks

Legacy

Indian Peaks offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus that provides rigorous, engaging, inquiry-based learning. Every student has access to a 1:1 device, whether it be an iPad mini or a Chromebook. Indian Peaks preschoolers also participate in a “Take a Device Home” program. The school offers biliteracy support for K-3 students, full day kindergarten classes and half-day preschool programs for three and fouryear-olds. Indian Peaks boasts many before and after school programs, including robotics. Our staff has high expectations of every child in order to increase student achievement. Indian Peaks is an amazing place to learn.

Address: 1335 S. Judson St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-772-7240 Website: ipes.svvsd.org Principal: Kathi Jo Walder Enrollment: 333 Daily schedule: 9:15 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 98.50; Free/reduced, 94.74 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Legacy Elementary develops students’ academic and socioemotional skills. We partner with parents and the surrounding community to build strong relationships and a supportive community. These partnerships have created extensive volunteer opportunities, an influx of technology and a system that supports all children. We focus our work around higher order thinking skills. We employ questioning strategies and use thinking tools like Thinking Maps, and Icons of Depth and Complexity to encourage student learning. Our work is in support of Legacy Elementary’s mission to “ensure that all students achieve high standards of learning, academic excellence and reach their full potential.”

Address: 7701 Eagle Blvd., Frederick, CO 80504 Phone: 720-652-8160 Website: legacyes.svvsd.org Principal: Sean Corey Enrollment: 637 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 23.39; Free/reduced, 17.90 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Longmont Estates

Lyons

Longmont Estates Elementary creates an exemplary learning environment that fosters high academic achievement and student well-being. With the vision to provide a challenging learning environment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Longmont Estates helps every student maximize their potential through relevant and rigorous instruction. We offer a vibrant core curriculum which is enhanced by design challenges, coding, GT enrichment, Movement Lab, physical activity in the classroom and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. We have a vast array of community partnerships which include CU Discovery classes on late starts, Junior Great Books, Avid4Adventure and GreenStar. LEE offers a wide selection of extracurricular opportunities such as Student Council, choir, robotics and 100 Mile Club. Stop by for a tour today!

Address: 1601 Northwestern Road, Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 720-652-8101 Website: lees.svvsd.org Principal: Traci Haley Enrollment: 359 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 28.13; Free/reduced, 35.69 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1 8

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Lyons Elementary offers preschool through fifth grade in a small-school atmosphere that enthusiastically supports our mission: “to educate all students to their highest potential by fostering a cooperative, creative and community-based environment.” Lyons promotes a welcoming and positive school culture focused on student agency. As a Green Star School, we are also developing environmentally aware students. Strong community partnerships and support enhance student learning inside and outside the classroom. Through Citizen Science and Garden Programing, students learn leadership skills emphasizing intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, problem solving, healthy risk taking and teamwork.

Address: 338 High St., Lyons, CO 80540 Phone: 303-823-6915 Website: lyonses.svvsd.org Principal: Andrew Moore Enrollment: 346 Daily schedule: 8:05 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 12.72; Free/reduced, 10.22 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Mead

Mountain View

Niwot

Northridge

Mead Elementary is a community of students, teachers and parents committed to the development of the whole child through a belief in every child’s unlimited potential by focusing on high expectations, rigor, raising achievement and developing character. Students have access to technology including iPad minis, Chromebooks and laptops, which enhance classroom-learning objectives. As a movement school, students participate in twice-daily movement breaks where they move to activate both sides of the brain, which helps children re-energize and focus on learning.

Address: 520 Welker Ave., Mead, CO 80542 Phone: 970-535-4488 Website: mes.svvsd.org Principal: Betsy Ball Enrollment: 546 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 18.86; Free/reduced, 14.40 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Niwot Elementary, located approximately one mile east of the historic town of Niwot, offers preschool through fifth grade with a focus on differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students, no matter their interests or abilities. We are proud of our academic excellence and strong parent and community involvement. The school’s mission is “to provide each student with a well-balanced and successful learning experience that promotes a lifelong enjoyment of learning, positive self-esteem and an appreciation of respect and acceptance for all individuals.”

Address: 8778 Morton Rd., Niwot, CO 80503 Phone: 303-652-2828 Website: niwotes.svvsd.org Principal: Nancy Pitz Enrollment: 480 Daily schedule: 9:10 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 14.38; Free/reduced lunch, 7.24 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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Mountain View Elementary offers an integrated academic focus which provides opportunities to challenge students and build competencies to be successful in the 21st century. The goal for Mountain View students is to reach, maintain or exceed grade level proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics. Our staff is committed to helping each child achieve their maximum potential. Mountain View students in grades PK- 4 benefit from rich opportunities to engage in the design thinking process. Students have access to technology on a daily basis. Mountain View also offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based Early Childhood Center where students are encouraged to engage and accelerate their learning through both discovery and the design thinking process. Wraparound child care programming complements the school’s preschool STEM program.

Address: 1415 14th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 720-652-8261 Website: mves.svvsd.org Principal: Jennifer Ryan Enrollment: 354 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 62.43; Free/reduced lunch, 75.89 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Northridge Elementary is a STEM focused school (science, technology, engineering and math), offering biliteracy instruction; serving preschool through fifth grade students. Students engage in “The Morning Meeting”, a responsive classroom approach, to further develop English language proficiency, collaboration and problem-solving skills. Our students and teachers all use the Zones of Regulation, movement and mindfulness to promote social-emotional learning, healthy living and enhance academic achievement. We are proud to provide a 1:1 device (iPad minis, laptops, Chromebooks, etc.) for students to enhance learning.

The school’s mission is “to meet the academic and behavioral needs of all students using rigorous and high quality instruction, while respecting diversity and partnering with parents and community.” Northridge Elementary is a great place to learn!

Address: 1200 19th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-772-3040 Website: northridgees.svvsd.org Principal: Lorynda Sampson Enrollment: 390 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 87.95; Free/reduced lunch, 86.42 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Red Hawk

Prairie Ridge

We are a school of academic excellence and innovation with a Prairie Ridge Elementary offers highly rigorous instruction, personal health emphasis including physical movement, healthy aligned with state standards and curriculum. We have a focus nutritional choices and the intentional development of social/emoon the 4 Cs of 21st-century learning: critical thinking, creativity, tional health through positive relationship building and character collaboration and communication. We know these are vital to development throughout our school. Our highly effective instrucchildren’s success as they progress through the years. Instructional teams pair researched-based instructional practices with a tion is supported by large uninterrupted blocks of class time, “whatever it takes” mentality, allowing children to be challenged clustering and small group instruction. We ensure all needs are academically across our curriculum. Environmental responsibilmet through differentiated learning. Teachers work collaboraity, personal development and physical well-being are integral tively to focus their instruction based on the strengths and next components embedded in our curriculum. Red Hawk Elementary steps of their learners. Prairie Ridge is in the Ridge Crest subdiSchool has been nationally recognized for our All School Movement Program and was recently recognized as a National Green Star Five vision adjacent to Prairie Ridge Park in Firestone.

Year School. In addition, our school has a student led community Address: 6632 St. Vrain Ranch Blvd., garden, a robotics club that competed in the world championships Firestone, CO 80504 and movement breaks throughout the day. The combination of a Phone: 720-494-3641 positive relationship focused culture and climate, a rich academic Website: pres.svvsd.org environment, a whole child approach and a state-of-the-art facility Principal: Jill Lliteras make Red Hawk Elementary School an outstanding place to learn, Enrollment: 480 grow, achieve and succeed.

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Address: 1500 Telleen Ave., Erie, CO 80516 Student profile in percentages: Phone: 303-774-2700 Minority, 25; Free/reduced lunch, 17.29 Website: rhes.svvsd.org Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1 Principal: Tim Garcia Enrollment: 814 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 18.55; Free/reduced lunch, 7.28 Sanborn Elementary School’s main focus is individual student Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1 growth. Every aspect of the school’s programming, facilities and classroom environment has been structured around this concept.

Currently, over 70 percent of Sanborn families live outside the school’s attendance area, yet choose to enroll into our school Rocky Mountain Elementary, a STEM-focused school, prepares because of the school’s approach to learning and student growth. students to be successful in the 21st-century. We offer biliteracy This is the highest open-enrolled population of any elementary programming, provide rigorous and engaging instruction, and within St. Vrain Valley Schools. Sanborn has recently expanded its deliver a wide range of learning opportunities. The staff at preschool program that is wildly popular with our families. We still Rocky Mountain believes in fostering positive relationships with have some limited space available in this program for interested students and parents. We offer a learning environment that parents. continuously recognizes students for demonstrating positive Address: 2235 Vivian St., Longmont, CO behavior and encourage our students to ‘Be Brave, Work Hard, 80501 and Have Fun!’ Phone: 303-772-3838 Address: 800 E. Fifth Ave., Website: sanbornes.svvsd.org Longmont, CO 80501 Principal: John Wahler Phone: 303-772-6750 Enrollment: 441 Website: rmes.svvsd.org Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Principal: Jill Fuller Student profile in percentages: Enrollment: 426 Minority, 36.51; Free/reduced, 55.69 Daily schedule: 8:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1 Student profile in percentages: Minority, 93.19; Free/reduced lunch, 88.59 Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District PK-8 St. Vrain Community Montessori

St. Vrain Community Montessori School offers an authentic Montessori program in a tuition-free, charter school for preschool through eighth grade. Students experience a childcentered, hands-on environment that educates the whole child in partnership with families. The school features Montessoricredentialed teachers, a meticulously prepared environment, three-year, mixed-age classrooms, daily uninterrupted workcycles and an atmosphere that encourages social interaction, peer teaching and a deliberate, embedded peace curriculum to support emotional growth.

Address: 1055 Delaware Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-682-4339 Website: svcmontessori.org Principal: Katie Torres Enrollment: 237 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 13.92; Free/reduced lunch, 4.29 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

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Flagstaff Academy, an 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 difficulty 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. Flagstaff Academy is a one-of-a-kind educational environment.

Address: 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-651-7900 Website: flagstaffacademy.org Principals: Wayne Granger (Executive Director), Sharon Aguina (Executive Principal), Gael Lester (AP K-2), Jessica Warner (AP 3-5), Katie Gustafson (AP 6-8) Enrollment: 918 Daily schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 20.81; Free/reduced lunch, 11.11 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

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St. Vrain Valley School District PK-8 Timberline

As an integrated STEM-focused school, Timberline PK-8 is proud to offer students an innovative educational experience balanced by opportunities to participate in a variety of music programs, visual arts and physical education classes, as well as STEM-focused courses. Attending a PK-8 school allows our staff to build and maintain strong relationships with our students and families over the course of nine years, in addition to providing smooth transitions from elementary to middle school. The structure of our PK-8 enhances collaboration and articulation within and across grade levels as teachers are able to integrate curriculum connecting learning across a wider range of disciplines and ages.

Address: 233 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 303-772-7900 Website: tpk8.svvsd.org Principal: Karrie Borski Enrollment: 984 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 88.21; Free/reduced, 86.65 Average student-teacher ratio: 25-1

K-8 Carbon Valley Academy

Carbon Valley, a K-8 charter school, opened in fall 2005 in Frederick. The school uses a Core Knowledge curriculum and ability grouping. Spanish is offered, beginning in kindergarten. High academic standards, a structured learning environment, a passionate teaching staff, effective school leadership and a positive school culture are the cornerstones of Carbon Valley.

Address: 4040 Coriolis Way, Frederick, CO 80504 Phone: 303-774-9555 Website: carbonvalleyacademy.org Principal: Julie Johnson Enrollment: 287 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 36.24; Free/reduced lunch, 15.18 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

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K-8 Imagine

Imagine Charter School at Firestone is an academically rigorous and tuition-free school for preschool through eighth grade. Their highly qualified, caring teachers work to inspire creativity and perseverance in each child. The school uses a liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on music, art, computer programming, history, scientific inquiry, mathematics, language arts and Latin. Imagine partners with parents to support significant and sustained growth in both academics and character.

Address: 5753 Twilight Ave., Firestone, CO 80504 Phone: 303-772-3711 Website: imaginefirestone.org Principal: Terri Long (Grades K-4); Jessica Cervantes (Grades 5-8) Enrollment: 583 Daily schedule: 8:10 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 19.04; Free/reduced lunch, 16.70 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

K-8 Thunder Valley

Thunder Valley K-8 has a leadership focus and seeks to ensure the highest academic achievement for all students through a variety of core and elective classes; by supporting students’ taking ownership of their learning, and through teacher collaboration within and between grade levels. Students are exposed to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) throughout their day, and they build their mentoring skills and learn how to be a positive role model by working across grade levels.

Through rigorous and relevant instruction students are prepared for high school success.

Address: 600 Fifth St., Frederick, CO 80530 Phone: 303-833-2456 Website: tvk8.svvsd.org Principal: Karen Musick Enrollment: 845 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 58.22; Free/reduced, 56.21 Average student-teacher ratio: 25-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District MIDDLE SCHOOLS Altona

K-12 Twin Peaks

Established in 1997, Twin Peaks Charter Academy is the district’s first parent governed charter school using the nationally acclaimed Core Knowledge K–8 curriculum followed by a college preparatory program using the framework of Classical Education for high school students. Character education and student discipline are fundamental to our guiding principles and founding philosophies.

We practice the traditional concept of teacher-led classes where teachers are the center of instruction and learning. Reading and math are taught in the time-tested manner requiring basic skill mastery, such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, number sense, memorization and problem-solving skills.

Address: 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-772-7286 Website: twinpeakscharter.org Principals: Joseph Mehsling (Director), Amber Coniff (Principal, K-5) & David Yu (Principal, 6-12) Enrollment: 941 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 49.95; Free/reduced, 41.66 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

Altona Middle School provides an innovative and rigorous standards-based education for students while developing characteristics in each student to become future leaders. Based on the school structure, students are allowed to excel at their own pace and explore a variety of interests in the comprehensive elective program. Altona has received numerous honors as a high achieving school, including six Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Awards, nine John Irwin Awards of Excellence, is a Colorado Middle School to Watch award recipient, Best in Nation for the Verizon App Challenge and is recognized by Colorado School Grades as an A+ school.

Address: 4600 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 720-494-3980 Website: ams.svvsd.org Principal: Jeremy LaCrosse Enrollment: 812 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 25.25; Free/reduced, 16.63 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District MIDDLE SCHOOLS Coal Ridge

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Coal Ridge offers traditional and advanced-level classes in math, language arts, science and social studies, where students have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the subject, stretching beyond their comfort zone. Students can choose from a wide variety of electives including art, physical education, technology, band, choir, orchestra, Spanish and general music. CRMS offers an array of sports, music programs and academic clubs designed to engage students outside of the school day. At CRMS our goal is to graduate every student with a postsecondary plan and the 21stcentury skills necessary for all students to achieve his or her goals.

Address: 6201 Booth Drive, Firestone, ID GE M DLE SC CO 80504 RID Phone: 303-833-4176 Website: crms.svvsd.org Principal: Liza Nybo Enrollment: 773 Daily schedule: 7:45 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 30.79; Free/reduced lunch, 27.17 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

Longs Peak

Longs Peak Middle School is a fifth through eighth grade Pre-Advanced Placement school that engages students in College Board’s rigorous SpringBoard® curriculum and focuses on the development of the whole child. Longs Peak MIddle School is recognized as a College Board National Demonstration School, a Colorado Department of Education Center of Excellence Award Winner and 2017 National School to Watch. The Colorado Association of Middle Level Education recognized Longs Peak for challenging students to use their minds well, being sensitive to the unique developmental needs of early adolescence and providing every student with a high-quality learning experience. Longs Peak offers 16 elective choices and over 22 extra-curricular/co-curricular activities for our students in music, art, STEM and BioScience. Our goal is to engage students in innovation and design thinking that prepares them for 21st-century careers. At Longs Peak, we work collaboratively to offer the best customer service and to build parent partnerships that create well-rounded, high-achieving students. Our students are ‘College Ready, Career Ready, and RAM READY’.

Address: 1500 14th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-5611 Website: lpms.svvsd.org Principal: Ann Reed Enrollment: 419 Daily schedule: 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 66.83; Free/reduced lunch, 77.09 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1 14

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Erie Middle School is a Pre-Advanced Placement focus school.

Students at Erie Middle School achieve high levels of academic success through the use of College Board’s SpringBoard® PreAdvanced Placement curriculum as well as honors classes and a wide variety of technology and arts electives. Our staff of world class educators strive to support each student’s individual needs through additional extensions and interventions built into the schedule, including a focus for our many gifted and talented students. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in at least one of over 40 clubs or activities offered outside of the school day. Examples include VEX Robotics, Coding, Lego Robotics, STEM, Shakespeare Club, Cross Country, 100 Mile Club, Guitar, Odyssey of the Mind, Attendance Club, Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Newspaper and many more.

Address: 650 Main St., Erie, CO 80516 Phone: 303-828-3391 Website: ems.svvsd.org Principal: Kim Watry Enrollment: 1004 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 16.53; Free/reduced lunch, 10.46 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

Sunset

Sunset Middle School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Middle School. Our school is committed to high-quality, challenging and international education using global contexts. Sunset meets student’s needs through a differentiated approach to identify learning opportunities and individual pathways. All students are taking the IB Middle Years Programme classes: Individuals & Society (Social Studies/US History), Language & Literature, Science, Math, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical and Health Education, World Languages and Design (varied courses utilizing the design cycle). Students join together as a community through common learning profile traits shared by IB Middle Schools around the world: balanced, reflective, inquirer, knowledgeable, openminded, caring, communicators, risk takers, thinkers and principled.

Address: 1300 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-3963 Website: sms.svvsd.org Principal: Dawn Macy Enrollment: 547 Daily schedule: 7:35 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 47.35; Free/reduced lunch, 47.35 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District Trail Ridge

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Mead

Mead Middle School has been recognized as a Colorado Middle School to Watch, a Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award winner and a John Irwin School of Excellence award winner. With its EXCEL (Extra-Curricular Engagement and Learning) focus, students have extended learning opportunities and a deeper sense of belonging. The goal is to have all students involved in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities.

Address: 620 Welker Ave., Mead, CO 80542 Phone: 970-535-4446 Website: mms.svvsd.org Principal: Joshua Barnett Enrollment: 495 Daily schedule: 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 17.58; Free/reduced lunch, 14.14 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

Westview

Westview Middle School is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus school dedicated to teaching the whole child. Known for high achievement, Westview was recognized as a “School to Watch” in 2015 and as an Apple Distinguished School in 2016. Consistently designated as “Accredited with Distinction” by the Colorado Department of Education, the school also has been awarded the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award multiple times. Westview students have the advantage of keeping the same core teachers throughout all three years of middle school – known as “looping”. In addition to rigorous core instruction, students take a wide range of elective classes. The school’s selection of intramural sports, music and gifted and talented programs is vast and very successful.

Address: 1651 Airport Road, Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 303-772-3134 Website: wms.svvsd.org Principal: Mark Spencer Enrollment: 756 Daily schedule: 8:20 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 27.91; Free/reduced lunch, 27.65 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

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STEM integration into public education is rooted in demands of the future workforce and the increasing importance of creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills. At Trail Ridge Middle School, our instructors gain the freedom and professional development necessary to integrate the STEM disciplines and the design thinking model in a way that affords students access to real world, authentic learning. This approach prepares students to solve social issues and become global citizens, preparing them to tackle the jobs and issues that await them upon college graduation.

Address: 1000 Button Rock Drive, Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 720-494-3820 Website: trms.svvsd.org Principal: Eddie Cloke Enrollment: 708 Daily schedule: 7:45 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 60.59; Free/reduced lunch, 53.53 Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

MIDDLE/SENIOR SCHOOL Lyons

Lyons Middle/Senior prides itself on its small size, where student voices are heard and participation is encouraged. The school focuses on core instruction and offers honors classes in math and language arts at the middle school level and an ever-increasing number of Advanced Placement classes for high school students.

Lyons Senior High has the only online partnership in the state with Colorado State University to offer college courses during the school day. At Lyons, more than 80 percent of the middle school and high school students participate in co-curricular activities or athletics. Lyons High tied for the highest SAT scores in the district in 2017.

Address: 100 McConnell Drive, Lyons, CO 80540 Phone: 303-823-6631 Website: lmshs.svvsd.org Interim Principal: Dennis Daly Enrollment: 411 Daily schedule: Middle, 7:50 a.m. to 2:53 p.m.; High, 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 14.84; Free/reduced lunch, 17.27 Average student-teacher ratio: Middle School 25.5-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District Longmont

HIGH SCHOOLS Erie

Erie High School offers rigorous and enriching academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts programs. Students regularly receive state and national recognition, including Boettcher Scholarships and National Merit Scholarship finalists. Specialty academic programs include: College Board’s Advanced Placement Capstone program, 17 Advanced Placement courses, the Academy of Engineering and Aerospace, CU Succeed, Front Range Community College, Mandarin Chinese and the Erie Tiger Network. Erie’s athletic programs compete yearly for regional and state championships. The school’s accomplishments include 11 state softball championships since 1998 and a Gatorade Colorado Athlete of the Year in Track & Field in 2014.

Address: 3180 County Road 5, Erie, CO 80516 Phone: 303-828-4213 Website: ehs.svvsd.org Principal: Matt Buchler Enrollment: 1039 Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 19.83; Free/reduced lunch,10.59 Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

Frederick

Frederick High is the cornerstone of the Tri-Town community. FHS advances 21st-century learning through technology and student focused instruction. Frederick High School prepares all students for continued learning at a trade school, college or university. Students can earn up to 68 college credits through the CU Succeed Gold program and Advanced Placement classes. We also offer advanced study in biomedical sciences through our Biomedical Focus Program. All students at Frederick High School are encouraged to get involved in one of our 17 varsity sports programs, 27 different after-school clubs or one of our amazing music and performing arts programs. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to the success of every student.

Address: 5690 Tipple Parkway, Frederick, CO 80504 Phone: 303-833-3533 Website: fhs.svvsd.org Principal: Brian Young Enrollment: 996 Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 34.54; Free/reduced lunch, 28.82 Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

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Longmont High School is an Advanced Placement and Honors focus school, offering unique programs such as the Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA) and the High School of Business (HSB) program. We offer 23 Advanced Placement courses including the AP Capstone and AP Diploma programs. We also offer CU Succeed Gold, computer science, engineering, Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese. College credits can be earned through the AP or CU Succeed Gold program. LHS has guaranteed admissions agreements with CSU and UC-Denver for students completing the MBSA Diploma program. LHS has partnerships with local professionals and businesses including senior-year internships through MBSA and HSB. Additionally, LHS has a strong tradition of excellence in athletics and visual and performing arts. Our ninth grade team and robust postsecondary counseling help LHS students make the most of their high school experience. LHS is recognized as one of the top public high schools in the United States and Colorado by U.S. News and World Report.

Address: 1040 Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-6014 Website: lhs.svvsd.org Principal: Rick Olsen Enrollment: 1,294 Daily schedule: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 40.34; Free/reduced lunch, 42.50 Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

Mead

Mead High School is a state-of-the-art high school that shares strong partnerships with energy industry businesses across the state of Colorado and the Western Region in support of the Mead Energy Academy. Students at Mead can choose from a large variety of Advanced Placement and Honors courses, and they can work toward the prestigious AP Capstone diploma or certificate. This challenging program signifies outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills. After 9 years in existence, Mead has established a culture of excellence, collaboration and care between students, faculty and the local community. Our faculty is highly engaged in the goals of each and every student and works closely with families and the community to ensure the success of our students who attend Mead High School.

Address: 12750 County Road 7, Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 720-494-3940 Website: mhs.svvsd.org Principal: Rachael Ayers Enrollment: 1,058 Daily schedule: 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 24.01; Free/reduced lunch, 19.19 Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

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St. Vrain Valley School District Niwot

Niwot High School is St. Vrain Valley Schools’ only International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors.

The school also offers Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way Computer Science and Engineering, as well as a host of other college preparatory and elective courses. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks NHS as a top high school in Colorado, and last year, NHS was the top ranked public school in Colorado in the Washington Post’s annual nationwide ranking of “America’s Most Challenging Schools.” The school campus has a large community athletic complex, recently remodeled student commons area, and administrative and counseling offices.

Address: 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80503 Phone: 303-652-2550 Website: nhs.svvsd.org Principal: Eric Rauschkolb Enrollment: 1,286 Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:33 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 40.90; Free/reduced lunch, 23.64 Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

Olde Columbine

Olde Columbine is an alternative high school serving secondary students that struggle with traditional high school settings and enrollment is open on a quarterly basis. The Discovery Program, a social emotional communication curriculum serves as the foundation of our culture here at OCHS and all newly enrolled students are required to participate in a two-quarter class orienting them to the program. Through the creative use of scheduling, e-credit offerings and work-study, our students are able to earn credits at an accelerated pace with the intent of helping them get back on track and graduate on-time while having access to CDC’s numerous CTE offerings.

Address: 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 720-494-3961 Website: ochs.svvsd.org Principal: Deniece Cook Enrollment: 108 Daily schedule: 7:50 a.m. to 2:38 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 62.96; Free/reduced lunch, 57.41 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Before & After School Care for K-5th

YMCA school programs are all about fun, games, encouraging individuality and building confident, healthy kids. Whether it’s time for homework help, exploring science themes, outdoor adventures, creating group art projects or even swim lessons, the Y believes in a supportive environment that fosters a community within the school. And our new After School Plus program offers even more enrichment options with classes such as archery, fiber arts and more.

School Day Off Camps & Holiday Break Camps

Children can join the Y during school days off for field trips, sports, arts and crafts, group games, clubs, outdoor play and tons of adventure.

FOR TEENS Check out our school day off camps, Teen Night Out field trips and more.

FOR TODDLERS Visit our newly remodeled preschool for ages 2-1/2 to 6 in Longmont.

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St. Vrain Valley School District HIGH SCHOOLS Silver Creek

Skyline

Silver Creek High School has been recognized as a top public school by U.S. News & World Report, Boulder Weekly and Newsweek. Home to the Silver Creek Leadership Academy (SCLA), this four-year focus program prepares students for the 21st century.

SCLA seniors design and execute capstone projects aimed to increase their project management in the arenas of business, nonprofit and philanthropic efforts. Silver Creek offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement, world languages, computer science, business, performing arts and visual arts electives to complement core offerings. Silver Creek has recently constructed a College and Career Center and plans are underway to complete our science addition in 2018, providing state of the art laboratories and additional classrooms. Silver Creek athletic teams are routinely ranked within the state’s top ten, provide multiple levels of play and have consistently garnered academic all-state team awards. Let’s Go Raptors!

Address: 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 720-494-3721 Website: schs.svvsd.org Principal: Erick Finnestead Enrollment: 1,317 Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 25.44; Free/reduced lunch, 18.98 Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

Skyline High’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Academy garners the attention of educators and government officials throughout Colorado and nationwide. STEM students are exposed to a wide-variety of topics including robotics, biomechanics, renewable energy, engineering and computer science and can earn acceptance to the University of Colorado’s College of Engineering.

Skyline also offers classes through a Visual and Performing Arts Academy where students can take electives such as music technology, 3D design and drama. Falcon Tech is a Pathways in Technology Early College High School or “P-TECH” school. Students graduate with a high school diploma from St. Vrain Valley Schools and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from Front Range Community College. All programs at Skyline focus on relevant, technology-based, career-oriented curriculum that prepare students for the competitive global economy.

Address: 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 720-494-3741 Website: shs.svvsd.org Principal: Heidi Ringer Enrollment: 1,389 Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 61.70; Free/reduced lunch, 51.33 Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

St. Vrain Online Global Academy

Serving students in grades 9 through 12, St. Vrain Online Global Academy (SVOGA) is the St. Vrain Valley Schools’ virtual high school. The school offers a complete high school curriculum, including honors and Advanced Placement courses. All core curricula is approved by the NCAA and all Advanced Placement courses are approved by the College Board. Students achieve academic success using high quality instruction and curriculum provided by FLVS Global powered by Florida Virtual School, along with onsite staff who provide blended learning opportunities and one-on-one support.

Address: 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 720-494-3975 Website: svoga.svvsd.org Principal: Joann Dawe Enrollment: 101 Daily schedule: N/A Student profile in percentages: Minority, 23.76; Free and reduced lunch, 28.71 Average student-teacher ratio: N/A 18

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE NEW VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

6:30 — 9:00 pm Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 700 20th Street Boulder, CO.

Open Enrollment Showcase Evening All families & students are invited to attend.

Go to nvh.bvsd.org for more information

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Private Schools Boulder Country Day School

Situated on a picturesque, safe and private 5.5-acre campus adjacent to Open Space, Boulder Country Day School is a private school where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, rigorous and balanced curriculum and a focus on community, we strive to create a well-rounded educational environment where students can innovate, create, grow and thrive. NAIS, ACIS and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School.

Grades served: Preschool (3 years) to 8th Address: 4820 Nautilus Court North, Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 303-527-4931 Website: bouldercountryday.org Principal: John Suitor III Enrollment: 347 Capacity: 390 Average student-teacher ratio: 8-1 Annual tuition: Call for price information Daily schedule: Preschool and Elementary school, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; middle school, 8 a.m. to 3:17 p.m. Before Care (7:30 to 8 a.m.) offered for free. After Care (3 to 5:45 p.m.) offered at a minimal cost. Summer Camp also available making it possible to enroll year-round.

Visitation: Daily tours available Monday through Friday by appointment.

Events: Open Houses Nov. 16 and Jan. 18

Crossroads School

Crossroads is a faith-based alternative school; its mission is to reach students who have struggled in traditional schools and are not able to be successful in traditional programs. We focus on highly relational, individualized, hands-on education in classes of 8-10 students. Crossroads is committed to offering an environment that provides for growth and responsibility by creating individualized strategies for every student.

Grades served: Sixth to 12th Physical Address: 402 Kimbark St., Longmont, 80501, Mailing Address: 1212 S. Terry St., Longmont, 80501 Phone: 303-709-9881 Website: crossroadslongmont.org Principal: Connie Nourse Enrollment: 34 Capacity: 32, with wait list Monthly tuition: $100 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

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Boulder Valley Waldorf School

Preschoolers and kindergarteners enjoy a play-based curriculum with an emphasis on movement and sensory integration. Children learn mathematics, literacy and science through practical activities indoors and outside in nature. In the elementary and middle school grades, our unique approach to education guides students with a remarkably rich Waldorf curriculum of mathematics, sciences, language arts, history, geography, German, Mandarin, eurythmy (expressive dance), physical education, handwork, woodworking, painting and instrumental music. Students embrace rigorous learning that addresses the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

Grades served: Preschool/Kindergarten to 8th and Parent-Child program Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot, CO 80503 Phone: 303-652-0130 Website: bvwaldorf.org/ Outreach/Admissions Director: Ruth Godberfforde Enrollment: 130 Capacity: 150 Annual tuition: Call for price information Daily schedule: pre-K/K-8th is 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., before/afterschool 7:30- 5:30 Open house/visitation: Call to schedule

Desiderata School Inc.

Desiderata School is a non-traditional, proficiency-based, selfpaced program that fosters a learning environment in which all students feel welcomed, included, and safe. We maintain an 8:1 student to teacher learning environment. Each student’s academics are personalized, tailored to individual learning style, needs and interests. We have a vast selection of courses that meet or exceed national standards. Our students are always encouraged to think independently and critically, discover new things, and become lifelong learners. We also work closely with the home school community and can support home school families in a variety of different ways.

Grades served: 3rd to 12th Address: c/o Red Apple Education Center, 2051 Terry Street, Longmont, CO, 80501 Phone: 303-678-9335 Website: desiderataschool.com Principal: Abbi Reese, Director Enrollment: 25 Capacity: 32 Annual tuition: $3,150 to $9,000 (depending on program and time spent onsite) Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday Open house/visitation: Call 303-678-9335 to schedule a visit.

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Private Schools Dawson School

Hillside 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 collegepreparatory 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, afterschool 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 Address: 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026 Phone: 303-665-6679 Website: dawsonschool.org Head of school: George P. Moore Enrollment: 530 Capacity: 540 Average student-to-teacher ratio: 7-1 Annual tuition: Kindergarten-2nd, $19,185; 3rd-4th, $22,825; 5th-8th, $24,285; 9th-12th, $24,905 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call for a private campus tour and school preview.

Hillside School provides specialized instruction for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Our half-day program enables students to build a solid foundation of academic skills and become capable, confident learners, while still participating in the activities at their traditional school.

Methods for success include: small class size – four students per teacher; individualized instruction and pace of learning; skills taught sequentially, in small manageable units; multisensory teaching methods such as the Orton-Gillingham approach; regular progress monitoring to check for mastery and fluency; review and application interwoven throughout the program.

Grades served: 1st to 9th Address: 7415 Lookout Rd., Longmont, CO 80503 Phone: 303-494-1468 Website: hillsidelearning.org Principal: Kathy Sherman Enrollment: 64 half-time students Capacity: 64 Average student-teacher ratio: 4-1 Annual tuition: $16,000 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Informational meetings describing our methods for success with students who learn differently are typically 11 a.m., on the first Friday of the month (please confirm date via our website). No RSVP required. Individual meetings and tours can be scheduled at parent request.

Mountain Peak School

Grades served: Preschool to 6th Address: 1833 Sunset Place, Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 720-494-1622 Website: mountainpeakschool.com Director: Alison Buckett Enrollment: 46 Capacity: 81 Annual tuition: $2,200 to $4,700 for preschool, $8.350 for Kindergarten through 6th grade Daily schedule: Preschool, 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.; K-6, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to arrange a tour

Mountain Peak is an independent, nonsectarian school. Tired of having your child taught to the middle? Is your gifted and talented student being told to help other children in the classroom rather than being challenged? Discovered that your child is being ignored in a large classroom and therefore not being given the academic instruction necessary? Come and discover what “true individualized curriculum” is. Studies show children don’t learn as well in a one-size-fits-all environment or in a classroom with too many students. At Mountain Peak we truly meet each child at their level, whether it’s gifted or academically challenged and in a small classroom setting. (15 or less in 1st-6th, 12 or less in preschool & Kindergarten).

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Private Schools Longmont Christian School

The school was established in 1993 and is an accredited member of ACSI and CHSSA. Longmont Christian is committed to a vision that students will acquire wisdom, knowledge and a Biblical view of character, leadership, service and stewardship.

Longmont Christian provides effective Christian education, sports, music, art and many other educational opportunities. It’s overseen by a school board, with representatives from multiple Christian churches in the area.

Grades served: PreK3 through 12th Address: 1440 Collyer St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-3254 Website: longmontchristian.org Principal: Donnie Bennett Enrollment: 265 Capacity: 400 Annual tuition: Call for price information Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a tour

St. John the Baptist Catholic Schools

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Rocky Mountain Christian Academy provides an integrated classical and Christian curriculum. Teachers nurture each student and create a learning environment that fosters character development. Parents are our partners to create a community that is vibrant and supportive. The well-rounded curriculum includes art, music, and physical education, as well as Latin and formal Logic.

Grades served: Preschool to 8th Address: 9447 Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80503 Phone: 303-652-9162 Website: rmcaonline.org Principal: Sylvia Robinson Enrollment: 200 Average student-teacher ratio: Preschool 6-1; K-8 15-1 Annual tuition: Call for price information Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a tour

Vista Ridge Academy

The school works in partnership with parents in guiding children through their academic, faith, and character exploration. It is committed to reinforcing the family environment in a nurturing community which fosters faith, values, respect, and dignity while encompassing the ideals of sacrifice and service.

Grades served: Preschool to 8th Address: 350 Emery St., Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: 303-776-8760 Website: johnthebaptist.org Principal: Kemmery Hill Enrollment: 270 Capacity: 500 Annual tuition: $5,500 for parishioners; $6,603 for non-parishioners Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a tour

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Rocky Mountain Christian Academy

Vista Ridge Academy is a private Christian school north of Denver, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It offers wholistic Christ-centered and values-driven education and small class sizes to children from preschool through to the eighth grade.

Grades served: Preschool - 8 Address: 3100 Ridge View Drive, Erie, CO 80516 Phone: 303-828-4944 Website:vistaridge.org Principal: Sandy Hodgson Enrollment: 75 Capacity: 100 Annual tuition: $5,100 to $6,800 Daily schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday Open house/visitation: 8:30 am to 10:30 am on 11/1, 11/30, 12/6, 1/11, 1/23, 2/7, campus tours as requested

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The Wild Plum Center mission is to prepare children for a lifetime of learning and self-sufficiency. Since 1965, Wild Plum Center has been a leader in providing early childhood education, offering complete preschool programming and developmental services to children ages zero to 4 years old. All WPC families are at or below 100% Federal Poverty Guidelines. We work to address any and all aspects of need within a child’s life.

Grades served: Preschool Address: 82 21st Ave., Suite B, Longmont, CO 80504 Phone: 303-776-8523 Website: wildplumcenter.org Director: Amy Ogilvie Enrollment: Preschool: 163; Infant/Toddler: 76 Average student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Annual tuition: N/A Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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