2015-16 Guide to High School Options

Dear Parents and Guardians, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering dedication to the well-being and success of our students. We are very proud of their outstanding accomplishments as they continue to achieve excellence through their hard work, creativity and innovation.

Selecting a high school for your student is an essential step in charting their path to success. Toward this end, St. Vrain Valley Schools offers numerous educational options which include college preparatory and high-quality specialized instructional focus programs. The rigorous courses and engaging activities that your student will experience within our high schools are among the finest in the United States.

Lyons High

As your family prepares for this important educational transition, I strongly encourage you and your student to explore the unique options available in St. Vrain. These include: Honors and Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, CU Succeed Gold and Silver, an Online Global Academy, the Career Development Center, and focus academies in energy, engineering, aerospace, medical and biosciences, leadership, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and visual and performing arts. Successful completion of many of these programs can result in a full year or more of transferable college credit prior to graduation from high school.

Don Haddad, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

St. Vrain also offers incredible activities and enrichment options for your student in the arts and athletics which further supports the development of well-rounded citizens who embody teamwork, leadership and character. This robust selection of educational experiences will engage and more fully prepare our students to be successful in today’s highly competitive, global market.

It is an honor to serve in such a strong and vibrant community. Your support has made it possible to transform St. Vrain into one of the strongest school districts in the country, recognized nationally and internationally for our students’ achievements.

This is a very exciting time in our schools! I encourage you to review our 20152016 Guide to High School Options and hope that you will attend some of the upcoming open house events.

Take care, and as always, thank you for your strong support.

Sincerely, Don Haddad, Ed.D. 303-682-7205 haddad_don@svvsd.org Twitter: @SVVSDSupt

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Erie High

ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING & AEROSPACE

Enrollment: 938 Students Location: 3180 County Road 5 Erie, CO 80516

Phone: 303-828-4213 Website: ehs.svvsd.org Mascot: Tigers

Highlights

• Home to St. Vrain’s only Academy of Engineering & Aerospace, and one of just two high schools in Colorado to offer College Board’s Advanced Placement Capstone program • Students can earn over 40 hours of college credit by participating in these options: 13 College Board Advanced Placement courses, 9 Front Range Community College courses, and CU Succeed’s college credit program • Erie High School offers four levels of Mandarin Chinese in cooperation with the Confucius Institute • Students receive state and national recognition, including Boettcher Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship finalists • Erie High boasts several successful athletic and performing arts programs, including a nationally ranked girls softball team and many state championships in athletics, choral, Jazz Band, and visual and performing arts

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options • Advanced Placement: 13 weighted grade courses • Honors: 13 weighted grade courses

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion, Guitar, Color Guard, Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble and Music Technology Art: Animation, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Digital Photography, Drawing, Jewelry, Multimedia, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Studio Art and Web Design Theater and Dance: Annual theater and musical productions, and competitive dance teams perform in a state-of-the-art auditorium

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Erie High offers National Honor Society, Girls Who Code, MESA Club, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Open House: December 10, 6:00 P.M.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Colorado School of Mines

Alex Santilli CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship • Erie Rotary Club Student Scholarship • United Power Colorado College Scholar Award

“Erie High School’s close-knit community, camaraderie with fellow students, and the excellent preparation from teachers will propel you towards success!”

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Frederick High

CU SUCCEED, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Enrollment: 963 Students Location: 5690 Tipple Pkwy Frederick, CO 80504

Phone: 303-833-3533 Website: fhs.svvsd.org Mascot: Warriors

Highlights

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Montana State University

Meghan McCarron CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• Montana State Provost Scholar • Boettcher Semi-finalist • Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen

• Partnering with the University of Colorado at Denver, FHS provides students the opportunity to earn up to 30 transferable CU credits • A STEM program featuring Interactive Media and Information Technology with threads of study including Java Programming, Video Production, Digital Art, Graphic Design and Music Technology • Mandarin Chinese classes with over 100 students from all grade levels participating in the program • Home to the district’s most modern high school facility: a state-of-theart LEED Certified campus • Robust technology options including Biomedical, Music Technology and Video Production using the newest technology and computer labs • Frederick offers rigorous academic programs while simultaneously maintaining strong interpersonal relationships among students and staff with a school culture and programming dedicated to partnerships and student well-being • 1:1 iPad implementation for all students • Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science program allows students to ask questions, explore ideas and solve problems in the medical field

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 15 weighted grade courses • CU Succeed Silver and Gold Programs: 12 college credit courses • Honors: 8 weighted grade courses • Front Range Post-Secondary College Credit Transfer: 4 courses

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Symphonic Band, Choir, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Guitar, Piano, Music Technology, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble and Color Guard Art: Advanced Drawing and Painting, Drama, Jewelry, Stage Tech, Sculpture, Multimedia, Video Production, Digital Photography and Graphic Design Theater & Dance: Annual full-length drama production

“Frederick is a school that cares about who we are as much as what we do.”

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

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Open House: December 9, 6:00 P.M.

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Frederick High offers National Honor Society, MESA Club, Student Government, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Longmont High

AP, HONORS AND MEDICAL & BIOSCIENCE ACADEMY Enrollment: 1188 Students Location: 1040 Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-776-6014 Website: lhs.svvsd.org Mascot: Trojans

Highlights

• One of the state’s largest selections of AP and CU Succeed Gold courses • Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA) • STEM education through Engineering and Computer Science.

• High School of Business Pathway • Active partnerships with CU Denver, CU Boulder and CSU • Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s top schools (two consecutive years) • 75% student participation in co-curricular activities • Over 60% of Longmont High students are enrolled in AP, Honors, and MBSA coursework • Longmont High School Foundation and alumni award $200k in scholarships exclusively to Longmont High graduates each year • Longmont High School has produced 69 National Merit Scholars and 16 Boettcher Scholars • 1:1 iPad implementation for all students

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 23 weighted grade courses • CU Succeed Gold Program: 8 weighted grade courses • Honors: 15 weighted grade courses • MBSA – guaranteed acceptance agreement with CU Denver and Colorado State University; partnering with Longmont United Hospital

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Steel Drums, Mariachi, Orchestra, String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Bel Canto - Advanced Women’s Choir, Chamber Singers, Men’s Choir, Orpheus - Advanced Men’s Choir, Music Technology, AP Music Theory, History of Rock and Roll and Color Guard Art: Animation, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Digital Photography, Sculpture and AP Studio Art Theater and Dance: Two major theater productions annually

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Longmont High offers many student organizations including Student Council, National Honor Society, Leadership Forum, MESA Club, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Spanish, French, Chinese, Video Production, Computer Programming and Web Design.

Open House: December 2, 6:30 P.M.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Davidson College

Clinton James Sigg II CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• Top 5% of Class • All State Football 2014 • Gordon Cramer Outstanding Student Athlete

“Longmont High School prepared me for the rigorous academic challenges of college through its strong emphasis on providing numerous high level AP and honors courses.”

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Lyons High

CSU ONLINE PARTNERSHIP

Enrollment: 399 Students Location: 100 McConnell Dr. Lyons, CO 80540

Phone: 303-823-6631 Website: lmshs.svvsd.org Mascot: Lions

Highlights

• College coursework through a CSU online partnership • Highest state testing scores in SVVSD; placed in the top 10 of all public high schools in the state • Rated as a top high school in 2011, 2012 and 2013 according to U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek • Awarded the John Irwin School of Excellence and is listed among the top 8% of all high schools in the State of Colorado • In addition to superior student achievement, approximately 80% of Lyons High students participate in band, choir, drama and/or athletics • Outstanding athletics, band, choir and drama programs have received numerous state and district recognitions • Students are highly engaged, enthusiastic and positive • 1:1 iPad implementation for all students

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Colorado State University

Jenna Anderson CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• Valedictorian • Principal’s Choice Award • Track State Champion

“Lyons not only provides an outstanding education, but a second family and a home away from home.”

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• CSU online partnership offering college credits • Advanced Placement: 7 weighted grade courses • Honors: 4 weighted grade courses

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Mixed Choir, Show Choir, Guitar and Music Technology Art: Computer Graphics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Video Technology Drama: Annual full-length theatrical production; bi-annual full-length musical production

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross-country, football, softball, track, wrestling and volleyball

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Lyons High offers National Honors Society, Bike Club, Student Government, Yearbook, Chess Club, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Robotics and Studio Art.

Open House: November 30, 6:00 P.M.

Mead High

AP, HONORS AND ENERGY ACADEMY Enrollment: 1100 Students Location: 12750 County Rd 7 Longmont, CO 80504

Phone: 720-494-3940 Website: mhs.svvsd.org Mascot: Mavericks

Highlights

• Opened in 2009 with a state-of-the-art campus • Home of SVVSD’s Energy Academy, a unique program offering a secondary public education devoted to the principles of energy that will prepare students for college studies, technical education, certification programs and the workforce • Highly educated, experienced and student centered faculty - 86% of teaching staff have a master’s degree • Engaged, positive and civic-minded student body • Students honored with Boettcher Scholar and National Merit Scholarship Awards • Over 70% of student body actively participates in co-curricular activities • 1:1 iPad implementation for all students

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Multiple Advanced Placement and Honors classes • CU Succeed Gold Program: students can earn college credit at CU Denver • Classes through Front Range Community College and Aims Community College

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Concert Band, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Color Guard, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, String Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, A Capella/Jazz Choir, Music Technology and Guitar Art: Ceramics, Jewelry, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Multimedia, Web Design , and Crafts Theater and Dance: Drama, Basic Stage Technology, two annual full-length theatrical productions, and a bi-annual full-length musical production

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Mead High offers Yearbook, Student Council, National Honor Society, MESA, Film Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Posse Mentoring Club, French Club, International Thespian Society, Interact, Robotics, Debate, Unified Sports, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Open House: December 1, 6:30 P.M.

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

University of Colorado Boulder

Kristina Lu CLASS OF 2013

ACCOLADES:

• Boettcher Foundation Scholarship • Member of CU Boulder President’s Leadership Class • Member of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band

“The opportunities I received as a student at MHS allowed me to stand out in leadership, academics, and extra curricular activities, and showed me what my true passions were and how I could pursue them.”

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Niwot High

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) FOCUS Enrollment: 1279 Students Location: 8989 E. Niwot Rd Niwot, CO 80503

Phone: 303-652-2550 Website: nhs.svvsd.org Mascot: Cougars

Highlights

• Nearly 40% of student population enrolled in IB or Pre-IB programs • Roughly 20% of student population enrolled in an AP class • On five AP tests, the average student score was 4+ • Rated as a top high school by U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek three out of the four previous years • Annually over 90% of graduates attend a college or university • Most recently with seven National Merit Semifinalists • Average ACT score of 23.4, compared to the state average of 20.3 • Girls’ track and field are three-time defending state champions • Since 2000, Niwot has won nine athletic state championships • Performing arts groups have performed on Broadway, and at Disneyland and Disney World

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

MEDICINE

West Point

Alexis Eliopulos CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• NHS IB Graduate • Volunteered for Nurturing Minds in Africa • Varsity Volleyball Letterwinner

“Niwot High School provides an incredible learning environment based on teamwork, which allows students to succeed in all areas, be it a certain academic interest, art, or athletics.”

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• International Baccalaureate: 20 weighted grade courses • Advanced Placement: 12 weighted grade courses • CU Succeed Gold Program: two weighted grade courses • Honors/Niwot Pre IB: six weighted grade courses

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Evenstar, Sedalia, Guitar, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Color Guard, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Music Theory Art: Animation, Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Sculpture and Digital Photography Theater and Dance: Annual productions in upgraded ($250K) auditorium

Computer Science and Engineering Pathways (Project Lead the Way)

Intro Programming, Intro App Development, AP Computer Science and Intro Engineering Project Lead the Way

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Niwot High offers National Honor Society, MESA Club, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Open House: December 3, 6:00 P.M.

Olde Columbine High ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Enrollment: 133 Students Location: 1200 S. Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 720-494-3961 Website: ochs.svvsd.org Mascot: Eagles

Highlights

• For over 20 years, Olde Columbine High School has been an excellent alternative high school within St. Vrain Valley Schools.

• Olde Columbine offers a regular high school diploma in a small, community-oriented environment.

• Students come from a variety of backgrounds, which makes Olde Columbine a diverse and welcoming place to learn.

Special Programming

• The Discovery Program is our school culture model. The program teaches positive social skills, management strategies and culture development. All students are expected to use these skills throughout their time at Olde Columbine.

• Alternative Cooperative Education is a career and technical education program that is designed to build general employment skills.

• The Teen Parenting Program (TPP) has also been a part of SVVSD for over 20 years and is located in the Olde Columbine building. TPP offers specialized classes for teen parents and expecting teens. The program also offers the opportunity for students to use a nursery located on campus to provide care for babies and toddlers.

Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

• At Olde Columbine, we actively work to build positive relationships with and among students. Each month we organize community building events.

• All School Hike, Olde Columbine Prom, Volunteer Day and Diversity Day Celebration

MEDICAL AID & PARAMEDIC TRAINING Front Range Community College

ROBERT REXROAD II CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• AED and CPR Certified

“Nothing worth having is easy.

True success is a challenge.”

Family Night in December, date to be determined.

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Silver Creek High

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOCUS SCHOOL

Enrollment: 1241 Students Phone: 720-494-3721 Location: 4901 Nelson Road Website: schs.svvsd.org Longmont, CO 80503 Mascot: Raptors

Highlights

• Over 90% of graduates attend a two-year or four-year college/university • Student honors include: Gates Millennium, Boettcher and National Merit Scholarships; appointments to the armed forces academies • Recognized as a Top High School by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek • College and Career Center to assist students and families in their transition after high school, including Naviance resources • Silver Creek students benefit from an ‘Individual Career Academic Plan’ • Project Unify in collaboration with Special Olympics • All-state musicians, vocalists and three annual theatrical performances • Expanding curricular opportunities in Business, Entrepreneurship and Computer Science • 1:1 iPad implementation for all students

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

SOCIAL POLICY & ECONOMICS Northwestern University

Tyler Queiroz Lis CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• Chairman of the State of Colorado Student Senate Advisory Board • Principal’s Scholar Athlete Award • State Champion in 200 Individual Medley and Freestyle Swimming

“Understanding others’ perspectives is the only thing that will lead to unity.”

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• Advanced Placement: 18 weighted grade courses • Honors courses are offered throughout 9th and 10th grade • Silver Creek Leadership Academy: A four-year program emphasizing leadership through service, academic rigor, enhanced experience in technology and information literacy, real-world learning opportunities and personal growth

Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

VPA Department featured on the Travel Channel, at the Colorado General Assembly and in the National Lucerne Dairy Contest Music: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band, Percussion, Guitar, Color Guard, Concert Choir, Bella Voce, Chamber Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra Art: AP 2D Studio Art, Studio Art, Ceramics I and II, Drawing, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Advanced Painting, Photo I, Studio Photo, Digital Photography, Crafts, 2D Design and 3D Design Digital Literacy: Music Technology I and II, Video Production, Intro to Programming and Intro to Computing

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Silver Creek offers National Honor Society, MESA Club, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art

Open House: December 7, 6:00 P.M.

Skyline High

STEM, VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS AND P-TECH Enrollment: 1367 Students Phone: 720-494-3741 Location: 600 E. Mtn. View Ave. Website: shs.svvsd.org Longmont, CO 80504 Mascot: Falcons

Highlights

• Home of SVVSD’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and VPA (Visual and Performing Arts) academics with nearly 500 accepted students • University of Colorado, College of Engineering, Guaranteed admissions agreement in place for qualified STEM graduates • Strong business partnerships throughout the community provide resources, expertise and opportunities for students • Through the Race to The Top grant, Skyline students have access to the Innovation Center where students can work on research and development projects that will prepare them for future careers in STEM. $16.6 million to be dispersed among the Skyline feeder system • Students and teachers have access to iPad, laptop and Chromebook carts, as well as several computer labs. Also, STEM rooms have industry standard equipment including a 3D printer and laser cutter.

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 17 weighted grade courses • Honors: 8 weighted grade courses • Front Range Community College transfer credit: 12 courses • P-TECH: Earn a tuition-free Associates of Applied Science degree after completion of a high school diploma; includes significant internship and mentorship programs (see page 14 for more information)

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Concert Band, Guitar, Jazz Band, Percussion, Men’s Choir, Falconnaires, Mixed Choir, Jazz Choir, Bel Canto Choir, Piano and Composition, Music Technology, Orchestra and Marching Band Art: Drawing, Ceramics, Painting, Sculpture, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design II, Jewelry, Photography, AP Studio Art and Video Production Theater & Dance: Beginning and Advanced Courses in Stage Technology, Dance and Drama

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities.

Skyline offers National Honor Society, Computer Club, Student Council, Art Club, Yearbook, LINK Crew, Peer Tutoring, Robotics Club and National Art Honor Society, and elective courses such as Musical Theater, Computer Programming, Studio Art, Interior Design, Fashion Design and World Languages: Italian, Spanish, Chinese and French

Open House: December 7, 6:00 P.M.

HISPANIC STUDIES/NURSING University of Pennsylvania

Mateo Fortes CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• Full Tuition Scholarship to University of Pennsylvania • President of the National Honor Society • First Chair Bassoon, District/Combined League Honors Band

“The diversity at Skyline has allowed me to succeed and my experiences here have prepared me for the rigors of an Ivy League education.”

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Twin Peaks Charter Academy COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Enrollment: 145 Students Location: 340 South Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-772-7286 Website: twinpeakscharter.org Mascot: Timberwolves

Highlights

CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Tulane University

Kindal Ellis CLASS OF 2015

ACCOLADES:

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude • Community Service Recognition with 375 service hours • Twin Peaks Scholar Award

“The sense of community in the school paired with its academic excellence made my time at Twin Peaks truly phenomenal.”

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• Rigorous academics with a robust offering of AP and Honors courses, world languages, advanced science and math, liberal arts, visual and performing arts, PE and technology including object oriented programming • Challenging students to understand and use knowledge to identify solutions and become responsible leaders • Classical educational approach sets achievable high expectations through cumulative building of knowledge and skills • Tailored academic and collegiate planning for all • Six Pillars of Character inspires moral and ethical strength • State-of-the-art campus with technological resources, expanding athletics and new outdoor multi-sport complex • Boettcher and National Merit Scholarship finalists • Five-time winner of Colorado Department of Education’s John Irwin School of Excellence Award • Founded by parents in 1997, TPCA is a parent-governed, parent-involved charter school with a dedicated and caring faculty • All students are known, valued and challenged to be their personal best

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 14 weighted grade courses • Honors: 10 weighted grade courses • Dual enrollment opportunities to earn college credits via FRCC, CU Succeed and Colorado Christian University • College representatives from over 40 schools visit annually plus scheduled junior year college field trips

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and Choir Art: 2-Dimensional Art courses include drawing, painting and sculpture, 3-Dimensional Art and Digital Art; AP Studio Art Theater and Dance: Beginning and advanced theater classes, Stagecraft, annual full-length musical and drama productions

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

CHSAA, Mile High League, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, track and field and volleyball; new nine-acre multi-sport complex

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

Student government, National Honor Society, speech and debate, math and engineering teams, spelling and geography bees, History Day, robotics, service learning projects, yearbook, theater, fencing and running clubs

Open House: December 3 & January 11, 6:30 P.M.

St. Vrain Online Global Academy VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL Location: 1200 S. Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-494-3975 Website: svoga.svvsd.org

Highlights

St. Vrain Online Global Academy (SVOGA) is the virtual high school (serving grades 9-12) within St. Vrain Valley Schools. By utilizing high-quality instruction and curriculum, SVOGA allows students to achieve academic success while allowing students to choose when and where to learn. Curriculum is available to meet all St. Vrain Valley Schools’ graduation requirements. In addition to the regular curriculum, SVOGA offers honors classes as well as 15 Advanced Placement course opportunities from which students may choose.

SVOGA offers a global educational experience while allowing students 24/7 accessibility to courses and teachers, flexibility in course scheduling, and individualized instruction. Successful students graduate with the tools, skills and knowledge required for post-secondary opportunities and career readiness in the 21st century.

Quentin Pearson CLASS OF 2015

University of Washington

Career Development Center CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Location: 1200 S. Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-772-3333 Website: cdc.svvsd.org

Highlights

The Career Development Center (CDC) provides students with both academic preparation and practical knowledge. Programs provide students job skills and require students to maintain specific, rigorous academic standards. Career related training in language, math and science, along with experiential educational opportunities, provide students with necessary entry-level skills for employment or postsecondary options.

CDC programs expose students to the latest in technology, theory and hands-on experiences in laboratory and real-world environments. To ensure the integrity of each program, the school’s focus is to coordinate programs with the post-secondary/community college system. CDC also assists students in job placement and cooperative work experience.

Kara Haskins CLASS OF 2014

University of Wyoming, Nursing

Any high school student from SVVSD may attend CDC. Transportation is provided to and from each home high school and CDC.

Open House: February 17, 3:00 P.M.

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Earn College Credits While in High School Advanced Placement (AP)

The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a nationally recognized academic program designed to provide motivated high school students with weighted, dual-credit college-level courses. Students will build study skills for a successful college experience. AP courses give students the opportunity to earn college credit, save on tuition, and to graduate college in less than four years. AP courses are available at all high schools.

Concurrent Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Available at all high schools, the Concurrent Enrollment Program provides an opportunity for juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credit. The district reimburses tuition for up to two courses per semester (not summer school) when the student obtains a C grade or better. This option is available to students who have completed a minimum of 11.5 credits toward graduation.

CU Succeed Gold and Silver Programs

St. Vrain offers college courses through the University of Colorado’s CU Succeed Gold and Silver Programs. The program provides students the opportunity to take college courses during high school while simultaneously earning college credits through the University of Colorado at Denver. Students take a qualifying course at a weighted grade and college credit at a fraction of the cost of most university courses.

The CU Succeed Gold and Silver courses help position students for academic scholarships.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The IB Diploma Programme at Niwot High School is an internationally recognized, comprehensive curriculum that leads to a high school diploma and a prestigious IB diploma. Selective and competitive colleges and universities around the world recognize the IB Diploma. IB course grades are weighted and when the program is successfully completed, the student earns between 24 and 40 college credit hours. IB graduates are guaranteed admission to all Colorado state colleges and universities. Students who graduate with an IB Diploma begin their college careers as sophomores and are positioned for academic scholarships.

Honors

Honors courses prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement courses by introducing the writing and critical thinking skills necessary for advanced coursework. Honors courses are available at all high schools, open to freshmen and sophomores and receive a weighted grade.

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)

P-TECH is a new model of education connecting high school, college and the world of work through college and industry partnerships. Offered at Skyline High, it is a model that allows students to earn a high school diploma, as well as a tuition-free Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Front Range Community College. Included with this program will be significant internship and mentorship opportunities with IBM and other industry partners, giving students a head start on the other side of completing the program. Students enroll in 9th grade for a program that can be completed in 4-6 years.

Available Content Specific Focus Programs Academy of Engineering and Aerospace - Erie High School Biomedical Sciences - Frederick High School Energy Academy - Mead High School Leadership Academy - Silver Creek High School Medical & BioScience Academy - Longmont High School STEM - Skyline High School Visual & Performing Arts - Skyline High School

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Olivia Tauvinkl, thanks her family after the 2015 graduation ceremony at Lyons Middle/Senior High School.

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