Transparency: A Change in Fairview’s Culture Transparency: A Change in Fairview’s

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Dr. Chopin opens up about Fairview’s culture and past.

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Although Chopin values honesty she also said that there is “a balance between openness and respecting an individual’s constitutional rights and civil liberties.”

Due to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), school officials legally cannot share information if the issue involves student privacy, personnel issues, or law enforcement.

Some students, like Annabelle Katz, also value Chopin’s honesty.

“Transparency leads to students who feel safer and more informed,” said Katz (12).

However, Fairview students still have hopes for more change.

In regards to previous administrations, Julia Hunt (12), a member of the hiring committee for this years like the language they used-- avoiding the term of sexual assault-- grouping it in with bullying and other bad behavior when I think this a really unique issue.”

Katz added her thoughts on the importance of taking accountability.

“With taking accountability, the past administration was like, ‘this is an issue but were not going to name what it is and it’s not our fault,’” she said.

“You are the administration. You are responsible for what happens in this school.”

Chopin has an open door for students who want to talk. If you need to contact Dr. Chopin about a non-urgent issue, you can attend listening sessions first and third Tuesday block mornings 8:35-9:20 a.m. She emphasizes the importance of reporting issues, stating that “it takes everyone working together to keep our community safe.”

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Chopin frequently refers to Fairview’s 4 pillars: arts, academics, athletics, and-- recently added-advocacy. She is grateful for student advocacy as it allowed more diversity in fairview, and she is impressed by the advocacy of fairview student that led to change.

To highlight these four pillars, Chopin created the @fairview_bvsd instagram.

“I am working hard to share the excellence I experience daily here at Fairview,” she said.

Road. Hike on the main Chautaqua Trail towards the west, following along until it ends at a junction with the Bluebell-Baird and Flatirons Loop trails. Take the Flatirons loop trail as switchbacks up a slope. Eventually you’ll see a junction that says “1st/2nd Flatiron Descent Route”. Take a right at this junction, and begin hiking upwards. This is the steepest segment of the route, gaining 1,000 feet in less than a mile. At the top, the terrain opens up offering stunning views of the Third Flatiron, the Indian Peaks, and Boulder.

Bear Peak

Rating: Medium

Distance: 6 miles

Begin at the Shanahan Ridge Trailhead, located off Lehigh Street. Follow the North Fork Shanahan Trail, passing by the Hardscrabble Connector, to it’s intersection with the Mesa/Shanahan-Mesa Trails. Walk straight ahead and follow the Shanahan-Mesa Trail past The Slab, a massive flatiron rock formation. Eventually you’ll reach the Fern Canyon Trail, which quickly and rapidly ascends up Bear Peak’s slopes. Continue on this path for the remainder of your hike, reaching the top of Fern Canyon about halfway up the route. Take in the fantastic views, and then continue up Bear Peak’s Northern Ridge, reaching the summit after 3 miles of steep hiking. A small scramble is required to summit the peak, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding area.

6 Peak Traverse

Rating: Difficult

Distance: 20 miles

This is the ultimate Boulder route, crossing 6 mountain peaks. Begin by the South Mesa Trailhead, located off of Highway 170, and hike up the Mesa Trail to it’s intersection with the Shadow Canyon Trail. Climb up Shadow Canyon, reaching the saddle between South Boulder Peak and Bear Peak. Quickly ascend South Boulder Peak, and then descend and hike over to Bear Peak. From the summit of Bear, descend the West Ridge trail, following it down the backside of the mountain in Bear Canyon. Eventually the trail will intersect the GreenBear Trail, which you will follow up Green Mountain’s side. Take a right on the Green

Mountain West Ridge Trail, following said trail to the top of Green Mountain. From this summit, hike down the E.M. Greenman trail to it’s intersection with the Ranger Trail. Take this trail over to Realization Point on Flagstaff, which then allows you to connect with the Ute Trail. The summit of Flagstaff Mountain is a large rock, located in a field on the mountain’s relatively flat top. From this outcropping, take the Flagstaff trail down the mountain’s front, taking a left at Panorama Point onto the viewpoint trail. This route will take you down to Eben G. Fine Park, the lowest point along your journey. Cross underneath Canyon Boulevard, and head into the People’s Crossing. Climb up the Anenome Trail, reaching the summit of Anenome Hill. Head down the North Side of the People’s Crossing after summiting, reaching the Centennial Trailhead. Follow the Mt. Sanitas South Ridge Trail up to the top of the mountain, and you’re done. Take in the views, and then head down and chill by Pearl Street (uber or bike required to get back to other trailhead).

Enjoy the fall weather while it lasts!