DPS SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide 2015-16 for Secondary Schools

Middle and High Schools

2015-2016SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide

DPS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS

2

A Message from Superintendent Tom Boasberg

Dear DPS Families:

Welcome to the Denver Public Schools community! Here at DPS, our priority is for every neighborhood to offer high-quality schools where each and every student can develop their unique interests and talents. It is our mission to ensure that Every Child Succeeds. To do this, we recognize that each member of our school communities plays a critical role in helping our students reach their full potential and achieve success in career and life. From our committed educators, to our engaged parents, to our community partners we are all DPS! And we recognize that it takes an entire community to ensure Every Child Succeeds. This is why we publish our annual Enrollment Guide each year: so that families like yours can find the school that is the right fit for your child within our great city of Denver.

We encourage you to start with your neighborhood schools, as the vast majority of our families find that their neighborhood schools offer the best choice for their child. Within this Guide is a detailed profile for every DPS school, including helpful information about school performance as well as the wide variety of specialty programs that are available to meet your childs learning needs and interests. In addition, you can find all of the information you need on SchoolChoice, our simplified enrollment process that includes all DPS schools, both district-run and charter.

DPS continues to be the fastest-growing urban school district in the country in terms of enrollment. Thousands more families are choosing to send their students to a Denver school each year thanks to continued academic progress and strong school offerings in every neighborhood. Under the Denver Plan 2020, which outlines our top five goals to achieve within the next five years, we are working to dramatically raise student achievement. Our biggest goal Great Schools in Every Neighborhood calls for 80% of all DPS students in every neighborhood to attend a high-performing school by 2020. We are on our way to achieving that goal as we continue to see strong academic growth and progress, which is the result of the hard work of our teachers and school leaders.

In the spirit that we are all DPS, I welcome you to explore the DPS Enrollment Guide to determine which DPS school is the best fit for your child. Thank you for considering Denver Public Schools for your childs education. We are here to support you and your child throughout the entire educational journey of discovery, growth and success.

Best,

Tom Boasberg Superintendent

Superintendent Tom Boasberg

Table of Contents

1

3 Easy Reference Guide 4 Beginning Your School Search 5 Other Things to Consider 6 How to Enroll in a School 8 DPS Resources and Programs 9 Quick-Glance Symbols10 Meeting Your Students Needs12 District Map

14 Far Northeast Schools

14 Collegiate Prep Academy 15 DCIS at Montbello 15 DSST: GVR High School 16 DSST: GVR Middle School 16 Farrell B. Howell 17 Florida Pitt Waller 18 High Tech Early College 18 KIPP Montbello College Prep 19 KIPP Montbello Collegiate

High School NEw20 Marie L. Greenwood Academy20 Martin Luther King, Jr.

Early College 21 Noel Community Arts School 21 Omar D. Blair22 P.U.S.H Academy 22 Sims-Fayola International

Academy24 STRIVE Prep

Green Valley Ranch24 STRIVE Prep Montbello 25 Vista Academy

26 Near Northeast Schools

26 Bruce Randolph 27 Compassion Road Academy 27 Contemporary Learning

Academy28 Denver Center for 21st-Century

Learning at Wyman 28 Denver Discovery School29 Denver Justice 29 Denver School of the Arts 30 Dora Moore 31 DSST: Cole High School 31 DSST: Cole Middle School

32 DSST: Conservatory Green 32 DSST: Stapleton High School 33 DSST: Stapleton Middle School33 East34 Emily Griffith High School34 Manual 35 McAuliffe International School35 Morey Middle School 36 Near Northeast Community

Engagement School NEw36 Northfield High School at

Paul Sandoval Campus NEw37 Odyssey School of Denver40 Pioneer Charter School40 P.R.E.P. Academy 41 Venture Prep 41 Whittier42 William Roberts 42 Wyatt Academy

43 Northwest Schools

43 Academy of Urban Learning 44 ACE Community

Challenge School 44 Bryant-Webster Dual Language 45 CEC Middle College of Denver 45 Csar Chvez Academy

Denver 46 Colorado High School Charter 47 Denver Montessori Junior/

Senior High School47 Denver Online High School 48 Escuela Tlatelolco 48 Girls Athletic Leadership School 49 Lake International School 49 North 50 North High School

Engagement Center 51 RiseUp Community School

NEw 51 Skinner52 STRIVE Prep Excel52 STRIVE Prep Lake 53 STRIVE Prep Sunnyside 53 Trevista at Horace Mann54 West Career Academy 54 West Generation Academy55 West Leadership Academy

56 Southeast Schools

56 Denver Green School 57 Denver Language School57 DSST: Byers 58 George Washington 58 Grant Beacon 59 Hamilton 59 Highline Academy 60 Hill Campus of Arts

and Sciences 60 Merrill 61 Place Bridge Academy61 Rocky Mountain School of

Expeditionary Learning62 Slavens63 South 63 Thomas Jefferson

64 Southwest Schools

64 Abraham Lincoln 65 Compass Academy NEw65 Denver Center for

International Studies 66 DSST: College View 67 Excel Academy Denver67 Florence Crittenton 68 Grant Ranch 68 Henry World Middle School69 John F. Kennedy 70 Kepner 71 KIPP Denver Collegiate 71 KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy 72 Kunsmiller Creative

Arts Academy 73 Respect Academy 74 Southwest Early College 74 STRIVE Prep Federal 75 STRIVE Prep

SMART Academy 76 STRIVE Prep Westwood 76 Summit Academy

Information published within the Enrollment Guide is subject to change, and some information may have changed since the guide was printed. This publication is not intended to be a complete directory of information concerning all DPS schools. DPS is not responsible for the content or language of third-party advertisements included in this guide.

Navigating this Document...

Table of Contents

This interactive version allows users to easily browse the document by clicking on the information needed. Interactive features include:

Click on a school name in the Table of Contents to be taken directly to the enrollment page with information on the school and programs offered

Navigate with buttons located at the bottom of each page Click on any URL and be directed to the webpage that will

automatically open in your Internet browser.

For a printer-friendly PDF version, please click here. (insert link)


2

We send our kids to Denver Public Schools with confidence, knowing their success is equally important to us as it is to everyone at DPS. Whether it be the secretary, a teacher, the principal, the school psychologist, or the cafeteria staff, everyone always treats our kids with dignity, care and respect. As parents, we see these relationships helping to form them into amazing people. Kristi and Jeff, Micahs Parents

Easy Reference Guide

3

Departments and programs

Many of the departments and programs of Denver Public Schools are referred to using acronyms or abbreviations. Please use this list below to help you navigate the DPS school system.

DPS Denver Public Schools Comprised of approximately 180 schools, the school district primarily serves residents of the City and County of Denver, Colorado.

ECE Early Childhood EducationECE and preschool are used interchangeably and refer to school programs that serve children ages 3 and 4.

GT Gifted and TalentedSupport for students whose demonstrated abilities, talents and potential for accomplishment are so exceptional that they require special programs to meet their learning needs.

HGT Highly Gifted and TalentedSupport for students whose extraordinary academic abilities are the most advanced and who may have unique educational, social and emotional needs.

ELA English Language AcquisitionServices that support students who speak a language other than English.

SPF School Performance FrameworkSchools are evaluated annually and receive an overall performance rating based on their scores on five to seven indicators within the framework.

Types of schools

Within DPS, all middle and high schools are tuition-free and operate under a variety of governance structures.

District-Managed Schools District-managed schools are operated, supervised and supported by DPS and its Board of Education. Some district-managed schools are considered magnet schools or programs, emphasizing a particular style of learning or serving students with a common area of interest, and may provide transportation to students who live outside the schools neighborhood. Others have been granted innovation status by the DPS Board of Education and Colorado Department of Education, which provides increased flexibility with how they use staff positions, schedules and budgets to best meet the needs of their students.

Charter SchoolsCharter schools are independently operated public schools that are governed by an independent Board of Directors. All charter schools are also accountable to the DPS Board of Education and to the same academic performance standards as district-managed schools. Charter schools have flexibility to design their own educational programs and school-based policies. Some charter schools serve a neighborhood boundary or give a priority to students who live within a designated area.

Intensive Pathways Schools Intensive Pathways Schools include four school types that are defined by the intensive support that helps students prepare for college and careers. Each Intensive Pathways School is a diploma-granting, comprehensive program that offers concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, wrap-around services, college and career counseling, and internship opportunities. Most Intensive Pathways Schools accept students by application only.

Schools are identified as part of the Intensive Pathways offering within the school profiles section on pages 14-76. The four school types are:

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

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

Engagement Centers providing an accelerated course of study for students who are typically 18 to 20 years of age and are within 100 credits of graduating

Intensive Pathways Charters offering specialized, intensive academic and behavioral support

Easy Reference Guide


4

Beginning your school search Denver Public Schools serves more than 88,000 students. The district is comprised of approximately 180 schools that offer a wide array of special programs, electives, before- and after-school activities, learning approaches, student services, and support for families. Together, they provide a rich set of options for students with a variety of interests, talents and needs.

With all of these school choices available, we encourage DPS families to take an active role in researching potential schools and selecting the one that best fits the needs of their children, starting with the schools in your neighborhood. To better serve our families during this selection process, we created a user-friendly system called SchoolChoice. Within this system, families only need to submit one enrollment form per student, regardless of what type of DPS school theyre interested in. Generally speaking, forms are due at the end of January, and DPS notifies families of school enrollment in early March.

Below are a few helpful resources to get you started in choosing the right school for your child:

Consider Your Neighborhood School DPS is committed to helping all of our families find the school thats the right fit for their child. For most families, that will be their neighborhood school, and we encourage every family to start with their neighborhood school. To find your neighborhood school(s), visit http://schoolfinder.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-3493.

Enrollment GuideThis Enrollment Guide provides comprehensive information on all DPS middle and high schools, including program offerings, performance, location, and contact information. The first pages contain an overview of district-wide programs, school ratings and the enrollment process. Detailed, school-specific information is found in the school profiles, which are organized by region and begin on page 14.

SchoolMatch DPS has created a website, http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org, that lets you enter the school programs and features that are important to you and see a list of schools that match your criteria. For example, you can search for a middle or high school that features a Montessori curriculum, includes after-school programming and has achieved Meets Expectations on the School Performance Framework. You can sort your list of results by how closely the school matches your search criteria, or by how close the school is to your home or other address.

Visiting SchoolsAfter researching schools in DPS, visit the schools that most interest you and your child. You may contact the school directly to meet the principal, take a tour or set up a classroom visit for your child. Contact information for all DPS schools, as well as specific details on how to learn more about individual schools through school open houses and other events, is located on pages 14-76 of this guide.

Academic Standards

Denver Public Schools has embraced the Colorado Academic Standards to

ensure students are equipped for college and careers in the 21st century. The standards have raised the bar in a thoughtful, comprehensive way to ensure all students receive a world-class education with the academic knowledge, language and skills they need to be successful in college, career and life.

Standards represent a shift in education to provide a consistent and clear understanding of what students are expected to learn at each grade level. The standards challenge learners to move beyond memorization and push them to think critically to support their conclusions with evidence, to use technology effectively and to hear different perspectives. Providing the foundation for a curriculum, but not dictating how and what a teacher should teach, the standards provide the opportunity for teachers to cover subjects in greater detail and help students master critical skills, developing a deeper understanding of key concepts.

Transitioning to new standards also requires a shift to new assessments that accurately measure our students progress toward college and career readiness. Aligned to the standards, the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments have replaced the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) and are delivered online, replacing traditional paper and pencil tests.

We encourage parents to learn about the academic standards and engage in your childs learning through conversations with your schools principal and teachers. Visit https://standards.dpsk12.org for more information on the standards and how you can support your childs learning.

How to choose a school

5

Other things to considerDPS offers a variety of learning environments to help students succeed. Likewise, each child has different needs, interests, goals, and learning styles, and may benefit from certain features offered at particular schools. Please consider the followings programs and resources as you search for the right school for your child.

Understand the School Performance Framework:

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

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

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

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

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

Enrollment Rates, which evaluate how well the school is meeting the needs of its students and families by measuring if students re-enroll in a school from one year to the next

In addition, high schools that are included in the SPF are evaluated on student college and career readiness and improvement in student college and career readiness over time. These measures look at how well a high school is preparing its students for post-secondary success. Lastly, dropout rates are considered as part of a high schools enrollment rates indicator.

SPF ratings:

Overall RatingSchools are awarded points for each indicator. Student Academic Growth is weighted the most heavily in determining a schools rating. Growth is a particularly meaningful indicator because it applies equally to high-achieving and low-achieving kids no matter the level at which a student starts the year, student academic growth tells us how much kids are learning from one year to the next. Based on the percentage of points scored on all indicators, schools receive one of the five overall ratings shown below.

DISTINGuISHED 80-100%

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

MEETS ExPECTATIONS 51-79%

Schools rated as Meets Expectations (green) are performing at the level that the district expects and have high ratings in either the area of Academic Growth or Academic Proficiency, or the school has good ratings in both areas.

ACCREDITED ON WATCH 40-50%

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

ACCREDITED ON PRIORITY WATCH 34-39%

ACCREDITED ON PRObATION 0-33%

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

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

ExCEEDS 80-100%

MEETS 51-79% APPROACHING 34-50% DOES NOT MEET 0-33%

Look for these rating symbols in each school profile SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORk RATINGS

OVERALL WATCH 48 %

MEETS 52 %

STuDENT ACADEMIC GROWTH


How to Enroll in a SchoolImportant information about the enrollment process

All students are guaranteed a spot at their neighborhood boundary school. Within shared boundaries and enrollment zones, students are guaranteed a seat at one of the schools within the boundary or zone.

If you want your child to attend your neighborhood boundary school, simply list it as your number-one preference on your SchoolChoice form.

The SchoolChoice process enrolls students in their highest- preference school with available space. If you do not list your neighborhood school as your number-one preference on your SchoolChoice form, and your child is enrolled at one of your higher-preference schools, you will lose your guaranteed enrollment opportunity at your neighborhood boundary school.

All students who are entering school for the first time, changing schools, or who have moved out of their neighborhood schools boundary and want to continue attending that school need to complete a SchoolChoice form. You must complete an individual SchoolChoice form for every child.

Generally speaking, students who are not enrolling in a new school do not need to complete a SchoolChoice form.

All SchoolChoice forms must be submitted by January 30, 2015.

Some schools may require additional enrollment steps, such as an audition or a home language questionnaire. Individual school enrollment requirements are listed within each schools profile in this Enrollment Guide and at http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org.

SchoolChoice forms will be available in December 2014 at any DPS school or online at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

66

How to Enroll in a School

Who needs to complete the SchoolChoice form?

Any child who will attend a new school in the 2015-2016 school year.

All students who would like to enroll in preschool or full-day kindergarten.

Most children who will be entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade or ninth grade in the fall of 2015 will need to participate in SchoolChoice.

Any students who are interested in choosing a different school for the 2015-2016 school year.

* Please note: Students who are not enrolling in a new school for example, a 10th-grader continuing to 11th grade do not need to complete a SchoolChoice form.

According to the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program, students whose neighborhood school is designated as Accredited on Priority Watch (orange) or Accredited on Probation (red) on the School Performance Framework are eligible to attend a designated higher-performing school in their area. Eligible families will receive notification in December and must fill out the enrollment form included in their packet to participate. Families interested in learning more about NCLB should contact the NCLB office at (720) 423-3421.

Steps You and Your Student Take

Research Research DPS schools by reviewing this Enrollment Guide and online resources, by attending school fairs and/or by visiting schools of interest. For more information, see Beginning your school search on page 4.

PrioritizePrioritize your childs top five school preferences and list them in order on the SchoolChoice form. Forms will be available in December 2014 at all DPS schools and at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

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

Students may list their neighborhood boundary school or any of the schools within their shared boundary or enrollment zone as their top preference, list it as one of their top five preferences or not list it at all. If you want your child to attend your neighborhood boundary school, simply list it as your number-one preference on your SchoolChoice form.

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

Submit your SchoolChoice form by January 30, 2015:

Current DPS students may submit the form online through the DPS Parent Portal.

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

Steps DPS takes

EnrollSchoolChoice will compare your students top five preferences with each schools available space, district-wide prioritization (such as priority for neighborhood students and siblings, for example) and, in the few cases where applicable, other admissions requirements (interviews or auditions, for example). For schools with more interested students than available space, students will be randomly assigned a lottery number that will determine the order in which they are enrolled.

NotifyAll students will be awarded a seat at their highest-preference school with an available seat after the SchoolChoice tool takes into account the admissions priorities and available space at their five top-preference schools.

In March 2015, all students will be notified of the school in which they have been enrolled as well as any waitlist placements.

RESEARCH

1

SUBMIT

3

CONTACT

SCHOOL

ENROLL

4

NOTIFY

5

PRIORITIZE

2

7


DPS Resources and ProgramsDPS offers a wide variety of schools and specialty programs designed to support your students unique interests, needs and learning style. To learn which DPS schools offer programs that interest you, review the school profiles in this guide, visit http://schoolmatch.dpsk12.org or contact your schools of interest directly.

Advanced Placement (AP)AP classes provide high school students with a rigorous, college-like experience. AP is a curriculum created by the College Board offering standardized courses that are generally recognized as equivalent to undergraduate college courses. It is possible for AP students who receive a qualifying score on the AP National Exam to receive course credit or placement at participating colleges and universities, saving them both time and money during their college years. Various AP courses are offered at more than 27 DPS high schools.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)AVID is a College Readiness System for elementary through post- secondary students designed to enhance teaching strategies and school-wide learning as well as prepare students for college and beyond. AVID strategies and the AVID Elective Class are imple- mented at more than 30 DPS elementary, middle and high schools.

American Indian Program and Focus SchoolsAmerican Indian focus schools offer support services to American Indian students by bringing together students with a shared heritage and culture. Its goal is to increase the graduation rate of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Denver Public Schools. Contact the Department of Indian Education at (720) 423-2042 for more information.

Arts Focus Schools Arts focus schools incorporate the arts into daily or weekly cur-riculum and combine rigorous instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science with arts exploration.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) CTE Pathways offer middle and high school students project-based preparation for post-secondary education and career in 32 subject areas, including engineering, biomedical, entrepreneur-ship, computer science, video game design, energy, automotive, robotics, construction trades, sports medicine, and culinary arts. Courses offer students real-world learning opportunities and en-hance core academic skills. Middle school courses are exploratory in nature, while high school courses progress from introductory to advanced content, and involve numerous out-of-classroom connections. CTE Pathways offer an opportunity to earn college credit and link to four-year universities, two-year colleges, appren-ticeship programs, and workforce certifications.

The College First Program (ASCENT)This program gives students the opportunity to attend college for a full year, tuition-free, after earning a high school diploma. Students must submit an Intent to Participate application during registration of their senior year, must have a Personal Education Plan and must have completed 12 college credit hours by the end of their senior year.

Concurrent EnrollmentConcurrent Enrollment allows students to take courses at local colleges and universities while they are enrolled in high school. They receive high school and college credits at the same time. Concurrent Enrollment is available at all DPS high schools and is based on a students Personal Education Plan, which students and their counselor or school leader develop.

Credit Recovery Credit Recovery offers students the option to earn credit for classes they did not successfully complete. DPS offers Credit Recovery in all district-managed high schools as an online and teacher-supported program.

Denver Health School-based Health Centers Denver Health School-Based Health Centers are clinics that any student can access for physical or other medical needs at no cost to the student.

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Future Center These school-based centers support students as they prepare for college at a four-year, two-year or technical school. Advisors help students apply, earn scholarships and succeed in college.

Expeditionary Learning Expeditionary Learning combines traditional instruction in core academic subjects with real-world projects and community service that support students in exploring the world outside of the classroom.

International baccalaureate (Ib) Programs IBs Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs provide a challenging curriculum that is both consistent and highly regarded around the world. IB schools focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while supporting students in fully exploring their home culture and language. IB instruction helps develop the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills that prepare students for success in a rapidly globalizing world. The IB program is offered at 9 DPS elementary, middle and high schools.

International Focus Schools International focus schools offer a unique curriculum that relates the classroom to the world as a whole. These schools encourage students to explore different cultures and international perspectives while developing skills that will help them to be successful in a rapidly globalizing world.

Montessori Programs Montessori is a method of observing and supporting the natural development of children in a self-directed learning environment. DPS Montessori programs focus on helping children develop creative, problem-solving, social, and time-management skills.

Science Focus Schools Science focus schools place a special emphasis on science and technology education through specialized teachers and curriculum.

8

School Profile Symbols

Quick-Glance SymbolsThe following pages contain school profiles with information regarding program offerings, performance, location, and contact information for each of our DPS middle and high schools. The school profiles are organized by region. Look for these symbols to indicate which programs and resources are available at each school.

TransportationIn addition to the Transportation icon, the specific type of transportation offered by the school is indicated. Below are details associated with the major types of transportation:

Standard Standard transportation is available to middle school students who attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 2.5 miles from the school, or have a walk that is defined as hazardous. Standard transportation is available to high school students who attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 3.5 miles from the school, or have a walk that is defined as hazardous.

Magnet Magnet transportation is available to all students enrolled in a magnet program, regardless of where they live.

Success Express Success Express is a shuttle program that serves students enrolled in participating schools and who live in Far Northeast or Near Northeast Denver.

before- and After-School ProgrammingDenver Public Schools and partner organizations offer programs before and after school, on school holidays and breaks, and during the summer to provide students with a safe place to spend their time and provide students with hands-on, enriching experiences to help support their academic and social-emotional growth and increase student engagement in their school.

breakfast Lunch Food and Nutrition Services provides made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch programs in many DPS schools. A number of schools offer breakfast in the classroom, after-school snacks, dinner programs, and meal service at no charge during the summer break. Breakfast is offered at no charge to students in all participating schools.

uniformSome schools within DPS have specific uniform or dress code requirements. There is not a district-wide uniform policy; please contact individual schools for more information.

English Language Acquisition ServicesThis symbol indicates that a school provides English Language Acquisition services. To learn which specific program is provided, please contact your school of interest directly.

AM PM

Denver Public Schools Foundation

Community Support to Help Every Child Succeed

As Denver Public Schools fundraising partner, the DPS Foundation exists to generate resources and support for programs that are proven to have significant and measurable impact on the lives of our students. Our programs help children succeed in the classroom, discover their talents outside of the classroom and stay on track to graduate prepared for college or career. We are all DPS!

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

Denver Scholarship Foundation

College. Its Possible.

The Denver Scholarship Foundation makes college possible for thousands of DPS graduates each year.

Future Centers located inside 12 DPS high school campuses help seniors plan for college or technical school.

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

www.denverscholarship.org

FOUNDATIONINVEST IN OUR FUTURE

9

Transportation

To learn more about transportation services and eligibility, visit http://transportation.dpsk12.org or call DPS Transportation Services at (720) 423-4600.

Information about individual schools transportation is located in the school profiles section of this guide on pages 14-76.

DPS Transportation Services are provided based on Board of Education Policy EEAA.

To a neighborhood school:Middle school students receive DPS transportation if they are attending their neighborhood boundary school and live outside the No Transportation Zone (more than 2.5 miles from the school).

High school students are eligible for Regional Transportation District (RTD) transportation if they are attending their neighborhood boundary school and live outside the No Transportation Zone (more than 3.5 miles from the school).

If middle school and high school students live in the No Transportation Zone, but their walk to school is defined by DPS policy as hazardous, they may be eligible for transportation.

To a school in a Success Express Shuttle area:Students who live in Far Northeast or Near Northeast Denver, and who attend a school that participates in the Success Express shuttle program, are eligible for transportation.

To a magnet school or charter school:Students enrolled in magnet schools may receive transportation according to Board of Education policy.

Each charter school determines its own transportation policy. To learn more about a charter schools transportation service, review the school profiles section of this guide on pages 14-76.

For a student with special needs:Special education programs at DPS are based on each students needs. Transportation is considered a related service for students with special needs who attend a neighborhood boundary school or center-based program. For more information about transportation for a child with special needs, call Student Services at (720) 423-3437 or email [email protected].

For students taking advantage of No Child Left behind (NCLb):Students who take advantage of NCLB receive transportation to attend a higher- performing school. Students who are eligible for NCLB placement will be notified in December 2014.

Gifted and Talented Services

To learn more about Gifted and Talented services, please visit http://gt.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2056.

What is the purpose of Gifted and Talented services? Gifted and Talented services in DPS are designed for students whose demonstrated abilities, talents or potential for accomplishment are so exceptional that they require special resources to meet their needs. These students perform, or show the potential of performing, at remarkably high levels in intellectual, specific academic or creative areas when compared with others of their age and experience.

Who is eligible for Gifted and Talented services? DPS students in the top 10th percentile of the district are eligible for gifted services. Students are identified as needing Gifted and Talented services at each elementary and middle school based on multiple indicators. The criteria include achievement and

ability data, creativity assessments, and recommendations from parents/ guardians, teachers, other students, or self-nomination. At least three criteria are needed for Gifted and Talented identification.

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

How do I enroll my child in Gifted and Talented services? Students in grades one through eight who are designated as Gifted and Talented will receive Gifted and Talented services at their school of attendance. No application or other supplemental enrollment steps are necessary. Charter schools are an exception; each charter school determines the specific Gifted and Talented support it will provide. Please contact your charter school of interest to learn more.

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


10

Meeting Your Students NeedsAll students are unique and require personalized support to achieve success in school. DPS offers a wide variety of resources to create a supportive environment for your child.

Highly Gifted and Talented Program (HGT)

To learn more about the Highly Gifted and Talented program, please visit http://gt.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2056.

What is the HGT program?The HGT program at DPS provides an educational option for students in grades one through eight whose extraordinary academic abilities are the most advanced (those in the top 3 percentile in at least two ability areas) and who may also have unique educational, emotional and social needs. The HGT program clusters students with teachers who are specially trained to meet their needs.

Where is the HGT program available?The HGT program is available at Carson, Cory, Edison, Gust, Lena Archuleta, Polaris at Ebert, Southmoor, and Teller elementary schools.

Who is eligible for the HGT program?The Gifted and Talented Department identifies students as HGT through an application process that takes place in the early fall. The process incorporates multiple indicators including achievement and ability data, as well as recommendations from parents/guardians, teachers, other students, or self-nomination. This process is different from in-school Gifted and Talented identification. Call (720) 423-2056 or visit http://gt.dpsk12.org for application information.

How do I enroll my child in an HGT program? In order to enroll a child in an HGT program, the child must participate in the annual application and testing process. If a child is identified as highly gifted, parents may include the HGT program at Cory, Edison, Gust, Lena Archuleta, Polaris at Ebert, Southmoor and/or Teller elementary schools on their SchoolChoice form. Please do not contact individual schools for HGT application information. Families will receive the best support by working directly with the Gifted and Talented Department.

English Language Acquisition (ELA)

To learn more about ELA services, please visit http://ela.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2040.

What are ELA services?Every students primary language is an asset that, combined with English- language skills, leads to success in school and life. English Language Acquisition (ELA) services support students who speak a language other than English. They are designed to help English-language learners achieve success in core subject areas while they learn English. ELA teachers are specially trained to teach English learners. There are several different types of ELA services available at DPS schools, and the services offered vary by school. School staff is available to help parents understand which of these services will be best suited to the unique needs of their child.

Who is eligible for ELA services?Parents of all new students complete a form called the Home Language Questionnaire, which identifies the language or languages spoken by the student and his/her family. If a language other than English is spoken, your school will evaluate your childs English-language proficiency and recommend services that best meet his/her needs. As a parent or guardian, you choose the services that you want your child to receive.

Where are ELA services available?Please contact your school to learn more about the ELA services it offers. For more information, visit http://ela.dpsk12.org or call (720) 423-2040.

How can my child receive ELA services?First, complete the Home Language Questionnaire. If your child is identified as an English-language learner, he/she is eligible for ELA services. Your school will provide you with a summary of your childs ELA options, and you will be asked to complete a Parent Permission Form. This form determines the program in which your child will be placed. After placement, your child will be assessed to determine his/her specific instructional needs.

Special Education Services

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

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

Who is eligible for special education services?A students eligibility for special education services is determined by a formal assessment process that uses eligibility criteria associated with specific disabilities. Within this evaluation process, families are provided with information regarding their childs eligibility and options for services.

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

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

11

Meeting Your Students Needs


12

District map

High School

l Middle School

ECE-8 School

l ECE-12 School

s 612 School

Shared Campus

E 11TH AVE

MORR

ISON R

D

W FLORIDA AVE W FLORIDA AVE

W YALE AVE

W EVANS AVE E EVANS AVE E EVANS AVE

MEXICOMEXICO

E YALE AVE E YALE AVE

S SA

NTE

FE

DR

W QUINCY AVE W QUINCY AVE

S LO

WEL

L BL

VD

LAM

AR

S SH

ERID

AN

BLV

DSH

ERID

AN

BLV

D

FED

ERA

L BL

VDFE

DER

AL

BLVD

E HAMPDEN AVE

E BELLEVIEW AVE

PENA BLVD

E 56TH AVE

E 40TH AVE

GREEN VALLEY RANCH RDGREEN VALLEY RANCH RD

E 40TH AVE

TOW

ER R

D

PEN

A B

LVD

HAV

AN

A S

T

PEO

RIA

ST

E 10TH AVE

E 26TH AVE

E COLFAX AVEW COLFAX AVE

MONTVIEW BLVD

MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD


E 6TH AVEE 6TH AVEW 6TH AVE

E 8TH AVEE 8TH AVE

E 1ST AVEE 1ST AVE

E ALAMEDA AVEE ALAMEDA AVE

LOUISIANA AVE

W ALAMEDA AVE

BAYAUD

S H

AVA

NA

ST

S M

ON

ACO

PKW

YS

MO

NA

CO P

KWY

S U

NIV

ERSI

TY B

LVD

S D

OW

NIN

G S

T

BRO

AD

WAY

S BR

OA

DW

AY

LIN

COLN

ST

LIN

COLN

ST

KLA

MAT

H S

T

SAN

TA F

E D

R

YORK

ST

YORK

ST

QU

EBEC

ST

QU

EBEC

ST

IRVI

NG

ST

ZUN

I ST

PECO

S ST

FOX

ST

MO

NA

CO P

KWY

COLO

RAD

O B

LVD

STEE

LE S

T

DO

WN

ING

COLO

RAD

O

BLVD

HO

LLY

STH

OLL

Y ST

H

OLL

Y ST

BRIGH

TON B

LVD

BRIGH

TON B

LVD

LARIM

ER ST

PARK AVE

HAMPDEN AVE

SPEER

W 44TH AVE

W 38TH AVE W 38TH AVE

W 26TH AVE

HAPPYCANYON

FLAN

DERS

DARTMOUTH

DU

NKI

RK S

T

HIM

ALA

YA R

D

ARG

ON

NE

HIMALAYA RD

MAXWELL PL

KIRK

ST

E 51STE 51ST ST

E 49TH ST

E 45TH ST

CATHAY

E 41ST AVE

E 40TH AVE

E 44TH AV

EE 46TH AVE

E 51ST AVE

BOLLING DR

E 51ST AVE

MAXWELL PL

MEM

PHIS

STE 53RD AV

E

MAXWELL PL

56TH AVE

E ANDREWS DR

ALBROOK ST

E 40TH AVE

NORTHFIELD BLVD

E 47TH AVE

E 51ST AVE

E 28TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

ALAMEDA AV

E

CHERRY CREEK DR

MAG

NO

LIA

E MANSFIELD A

VE

ILIFF AVE

DARTMOUTH AVEDARTMOUTH AVE

CLAY

TON

ASBURY AVE

MA

RIO

N S

T

E EXPOSITION AVE

E FLORIDA AVE

S STEELE ST

LEETSDALE DR

E 3RD AVEE 4TH AVE

HO

LLY

STG

RAPE

ST

DA

HLI

A S

T

E 30TH AVE

HO

LLY

S

T

GA

RFIE

LD

ST

NAV

AJO

ST

BEA

CH

42ND AVE

W 40TH AVE

49TH AVE

52ND AVE

W UNION AVE

QU

ITM

AN

BATESCOLUMBIA PL

DARTMO

UTH AVE

VRA

IN S

T

AMHERST AVE

YALE AVE

DEC

ATU

R

W HARVARD AVE

QU

ITM

AN

KNO

X

IRVI

NG

ST

IRVI

NG

ST

KNO

X ST

KNO

X ST

FED

ERA

L BL

VD

LOW

ELL

BLVD

TEN

NYS

ON

TEN

NYS

ON

W LOUISIANA AVE

W KENTUCKY AVE

W 1ST AVE

W 10TH AVE

W 32ND AVE

W 47TH AVE

N H

ARL

AN

D S

T

W 41ST AVE

W 18TH

HOLDEN PL

DEC

ATU

R

VRA

IN S

T

W JEWELL AVE

ZUN

I S

T

W MISSISSIPPI AVE

CENTRA

L PARK

BLVD

E 30TH AVE

E 37TH AVEE 35TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

STE 36TH AVE

S TAMARAC DR

GRANT RANCH BLVD

CALIF

ORNIA

STZU

NI

TEJO

N S

T

WO

LFF

UTI

CA

MEXICO AVE

N C

HA

MB

ERS

RD

S KI

PLIN

G S

T

BELLEVIEW AVE

Lake Intnl (M)/STRIVE Prep

Lake (M, C)

McAullife Intnl School (M)/Venture Prep (H, C)

MSLA (E)/KIPP DenverCollegiate HS (H, C)

West Career Academy(H, EC)/ West Generation Academy /West Leadership Academy

Vista Academy (MPC)/DSST: GVR ( C)/

STRIVE PrepGVR (M, C)/SOAR at GVR (E, C)

Collegiate Prep Academy (H)/KIPP Montbello College Prep (M, C)

DCISMontbello /Noel Community

Arts

Cole Arts & ScienceAcademy (E)/

DSST: Cole HS (H, C)

North (H)/STRIVE Prep Excel HS (C)/North HS Engagement Center (EC)

Merrill (M)/Creativity ChallengeCommunity (E)

Swigert Intnl School (E)/Denver Discovery School (M)

High Tech Elementary School (E)/DSST: Conservatory Green (M, C)

High Tech Early College (H)/STRIVE PrepMontbello (M, C)

Summit Academy (MPC)/Southwest Early College (H, C)/

DSST: College View (M, C)/Excel Academy (H, IPS)

STRIVE PrepSMART (C)/STRIVE PrepWestwood (M, C)

Gilpin (E)/Denver Montessori Jr/Sr HS (6-8)

Abraham Lincoln (H)/RESPECT (EC)

Emily Grith (H, MPC)/Downtown Denver

Expeditionary School (E, C)/DPS Administration

Denver Online HS (IPS)

DSST: Cole MS (C)

John F. Kennedy

GeorgeWashington

Manual

Compassion RoadAcademy(IPS)

Denver Justice

East

CEC MiddleCollege

ThomasJeerson

South

Academy of Urban Learning (IPC)

ACE CommunityChallenge School (IPC)

Colorado HSCharter (IPC)

FlorenceCrittenton (IPS)

P.U.S.H. Academy (IPC, EC)P.U.S.H. Academy (IPC, EC)

Northeld High School at Paul Sandoval Campus

RiseUp Community School

DSST: Byers C)

Bruce Randolph

Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College

Denver Center for International Studies

Denver Schoolof the Arts

Sims-FayolaIntnl School (C)

DSST:Stapleton (C)

P.R.E.P. Academy (IPS)

Denver Centerfor 21st CenturyLearning (MPC)

Kunsmiller CAA

Contemporary Learning Academy (MPC)

Girls Athletic Leadership School (C)

Skinner

Morey

Hill

GrantBeacon

HenryWorld

Hamilton

KIPP SunshinePeak Academy (C)

STRIVE PrepFederal (C)

STRIVE PrepSunnyside (C)STRIVE PrepSunnyside (C)

Kepner

DSST: Cole MS (C)

Rocky MountainSchool of

ExpeditionaryLearning (C)

Escuela Tlatelolco (C) Gilliam (IPS)

Whittier

Dora Moore

Denver GreenSchool

Slavens

Farrell B. Howell

FloridaPitt Waller

Trevista atHorace Mann

Bryant Webster

HighlineAcademy (C)

Place BridgeAcademy

WilliamRoberts

Marie L. GreenwoodAcademy Omar D. Blair (C)

Wyatt Academy (C)Cesar Chavez (C)

Odyssey (C)

GrantRanch

PioneerCharter (C)

Denver LanguageSchool (C)

13

The following schools will open in the 2015-16 school year.

Geographical regions have been noted for reference.

KIPP Montbello Collegiate High SchoolFar Northeast

Near Northeast Community Engagement School Northfield High School at Paul Sandoval Campus

Near Northeast

RiseUp Community SchoolNorthwest

Compass AcademySouthwest

For details for all schools, including addresses, transportation, meal offerings, dress codes,

performance ratings and more, see all school profiles on pages 14-72 or review schools by region at the start of each

colored section on pages 14, 26, 43, 56 and 64.

N

S

EW

N

S

EWE 11TH AVE

MORR

ISON R

D


W YALE AVE


MEXICOMEXICO


S SA

NTE

FE

DR


S LO

WEL

L BL

VD

LAM

AR

S SH

ERID

AN

BLV

DSH

ERID

AN

BLV

D

FED

ERA

L BL

VDFE

DER

AL

BLVD

E HAMPDEN AVE

E BELLEVIEW AVE

PENA BLVD

E 56TH AVE

E 40TH AVE


E 40TH AVE

TOW

ER R

D

PEN

A B

LVD

HAV

AN

A S

T

PEO

RIA

ST

E 10TH AVE

E 26TH AVE


MONTVIEW BLVD




E 8TH AVEE 8TH AVE

E 1ST AVEE 1ST AVE


LOUISIANA AVE

W ALAMEDA AVE

BAYAUD

S H

AVA

NA

ST

S M

ON

ACO

PKW

YS

MO

NA

CO P

KWY

S U

NIV

ERSI

TY B

LVD

S D

OW

NIN

G S

T

BRO

AD

WAY

S BR

OA

DW

AY

LIN

COLN

ST

LIN

COLN

ST

KLA

MAT

H S

T

SAN

TA F

E D

R

YORK

ST

YORK

ST

QU

EBEC

ST

QU

EBEC

ST

IRVI

NG

ST

ZUN

I ST

PECO

S ST

FOX

ST

MO

NA

CO P

KWY

COLO

RAD

O B

LVD

STEE

LE S

T

DO

WN

ING

COLO

RAD

O

BLVD

HO

LLY

STH

OLL

Y ST

H

OLL

Y ST

BRIGH

TON B

LVD

BRIGH

TON B

LVD

LARIM

ER ST

PARK AVE

HAMPDEN AVE

SPEER

W 44TH AVE


W 26TH AVE

HAPPYCANYON

FLAN

DERS

DARTMOUTH

DU

NKI

RK S

T

HIM

ALA

YA R

D

ARG

ON

NE

HIMALAYA RD

MAXWELL PL

KIRK

ST

E 51STE 51ST ST

E 49TH ST

E 45TH ST

CATHAY

E 41ST AVE

E 40TH AVE

E 44TH AV

EE 46TH AVE

E 51ST AVE

BOLLING DR

E 51ST AVE

MAXWELL PL

MEM

PHIS

STE 53RD AV

E

MAXWELL PL

56TH AVE

E ANDREWS DR

ALBROOK ST

E 40TH AVE

NORTHFIELD BLVD

E 47TH AVE

E 51ST AVE

E 28TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

ALAMEDA AV

E

CHERRY CREEK DR

MAG

NO

LIA

E MANSFIELD A

VE

ILIFF AVE


CLAY

TON

ASBURY AVE

MA

RIO

N S

T

E EXPOSITION AVE

E FLORIDA AVE

S STEELE ST

LEETSDALE DR

E 3RD AVEE 4TH AVE

HO

LLY

STG

RAPE

ST

DA

HLI

A S

T

E 30TH AVE

HO

LLY

S

T

GA

RFIE

LD

ST

NAV

AJO

ST

BEA

CH

42ND AVE

W 40TH AVE

49TH AVE

52ND AVE

W UNION AVE

QU

ITM

AN

BATESCOLUMBIA PL

DARTMO

UTH AVE

VRA

IN S

T

AMHERST AVE

YALE AVE

DEC

ATU

R

W HARVARD AVE

QU

ITM

AN

KNO

X

IRVI

NG

ST

IRVI

NG

ST

KNO

X ST

KNO

X ST

FED

ERA

L BL

VD

LOW

ELL

BLVD

TEN

NYS

ON

TEN

NYS

ON

W LOUISIANA AVE

W KENTUCKY AVE

W 1ST AVE

W 10TH AVE

W 32ND AVE

W 47TH AVE

N H

ARL

AN

D S

T

W 41ST AVE

W 18TH

HOLDEN PL

DEC

ATU

R

VRA

IN S

T

W JEWELL AVE

ZUN

I S

T

W MISSISSIPPI AVE

CENTRA

L PARK

BLVD

E 30TH AVE


SYRA

CUSE

STE 36TH AVE

S TAMARAC DR

GRANT RANCH BLVD

CALIF

ORNIA

ST

ZUN

I

TEJO

N S

T

WO

LFF

UTI

CA

MEXICO AVE

N C

HA

MB

ERS

RD

S KI

PLIN

G S

T

BELLEVIEW AVE


Lake (M, C)








Arts
















DSST: Cole MS (C)

John F. Kennedy

GeorgeWashington

Manual


Denver Justice

East

CEC MiddleCollege

ThomasJeerson

South








DSST: Byers C)

Bruce Randolph





DSST:Stapleton (C)



Kunsmiller CAA



Skinner

Morey

Hill

GrantBeacon

HenryWorld

Hamilton




Kepner

DSST: Cole MS (C)




Whittier

Dora Moore

Denver GreenSchool

Slavens

Farrell B. Howell

FloridaPitt Waller


Bryant Webster

HighlineAcademy (C)

Place BridgeAcademy

WilliamRoberts



Odyssey (C)

GrantRanch

PioneerCharter (C)


E 11TH AVE

MORR

ISON R

D


W YALE AVE


MEXICOMEXICO


S SA

NTE

FE

DR


S LO

WEL

L BL

VD

LAM

AR

S SH

ERID

AN

BLV

DSH

ERID

AN

BLV

D

FED

ERA

L BL

VDFE

DER

AL

BLVD

E HAMPDEN AVE

E BELLEVIEW AVE

PENA BLVD

E 56TH AVE

E 40TH AVE


E 40TH AVE

TOW

ER R

D

PEN

A B

LVD

HAV

AN

A S

T

PEO

RIA

ST

E 10TH AVE

E 26TH AVE


MONTVIEW BLVD




E 8TH AVEE 8TH AVE

E 1ST AVEE 1ST AVE


LOUISIANA AVE

W ALAMEDA AVE

BAYAUD

S H

AVA

NA

ST

S M

ON

ACO

PKW

YS

MO

NA

CO P

KWY

S U

NIV

ERSI

TY B

LVD

S D

OW

NIN

G S

T

BRO

AD

WAY

S BR

OA

DW

AY

LIN

COLN

ST

LIN

COLN

ST

KLA

MAT

H S

T

SAN

TA F

E D

R

YORK

ST

YORK

ST

QU

EBEC

ST

QU

EBEC

ST

IRVI

NG

ST

ZUN

I ST

PECO

S ST

FOX

ST

MO

NA

CO P

KWY

COLO

RAD

O B

LVD

STEE

LE S

T

DO

WN

ING

COLO

RAD

O

BLVD

HO

LLY

STH

OLL

Y ST

H

OLL

Y ST

BRIGH

TON B

LVD

BRIGH

TON B

LVD

LARIM

ER ST

PARK AVE

HAMPDEN AVE

SPEER

W 44TH AVE


W 26TH AVE

HAPPYCANYON

FLAN

DERS

DARTMOUTH

DU

NKI

RK S

T

HIM

ALA

YA R

D

ARG

ON

NE

HIMALAYA RD

MAXWELL PL

KIRK

ST

E 51STE 51ST ST

E 49TH ST

E 45TH ST

CATHAY

E 41ST AVE

E 40TH AVE

E 44TH AV

EE 46TH AVE

E 51ST AVE

BOLLING DR

E 51ST AVE

MAXWELL PL

MEM

PHIS

STE 53RD AV

E

MAXWELL PL

56TH AVE

E ANDREWS DR

ALBROOK ST

E 40TH AVE

NORTHFIELD BLVD

E 47TH AVE

E 51ST AVE

E 28TH AVE

E 19TH AVE

SYRA

CUSE

ST

ALAMEDA AV

E

CHERRY CREEK DR

MAG

NO

LIA

E MANSFIELD A

VE

ILIFF AVE


CLAY

TON

ASBURY AVE

MA

RIO

N S

T

E EXPOSITION AVE

E FLORIDA AVE

S STEELE ST

LEETSDALE DR

E 3RD AVEE 4TH AVE

HO

LLY

STG

RAPE

ST

DA

HLI

A S

T

E 30TH AVE

HO

LLY

S

T

GA

RFIE

LD

ST

NAV

AJO

ST

BEA

CH

42ND AVE

W 40TH AVE

49TH AVE

52ND AVE

W UNION AVE

QU

ITM

AN

BATESCOLUMBIA PL

DARTMO

UTH AVE

VRA

IN S

T

AMHERST AVE

YALE AVE

DEC

ATU

R

W HARVARD AVE

QU

ITM

AN

KNO

X

IRVI

NG

ST

IRVI

NG

ST

KNO

X ST

KNO

X ST

FED

ERA

L BL

VD

LOW

ELL

BLVD

TEN

NYS

ON

TEN

NYS

ON

W LOUISIANA AVE

W KENTUCKY AVE

W 1ST AVE

W 10TH AVE

W 32ND AVE

W 47TH AVE

N H

ARL

AN

D S

T

W 41ST AVE

W 18TH

HOLDEN PL

DEC

ATU

R

VRA

IN S

T

W JEWELL AVE

ZUN

I S

T

W MISSISSIPPI AVE

CENTRA

L PARK

BLVD

E 30TH AVE


SYRA

CUSE

STE 36TH AVE

S TAMARAC DR

GRANT RANCH BLVD

CALIF

ORNIA

ST

ZUN

I

TEJO

N S

T

WO

LFF

UTI

CA

MEXICO AVE

N C

HA

MB

ERS

RD

S KI

PLIN

G S

T

BELLEVIEW AVE


Lake (M, C)








Arts
















DSST: Cole MS (C)

John F. Kennedy

GeorgeWashington

Manual


Denver Justice

East

CEC MiddleCollege

ThomasJeerson

South








DSST: Byers C)

Bruce Randolph





DSST:Stapleton (C)



Kunsmiller CAA



Skinner

Morey

Hill

GrantBeacon

HenryWorld

Hamilton




Kepner

DSST: Cole MS (C)




Whittier

Dora Moore

Denver GreenSchool

Slavens

Farrell B. Howell

FloridaPitt Waller


Bryant Webster

HighlineAcademy (C)

Place BridgeAcademy

WilliamRoberts



Odyssey (C)

GrantRanch

PioneerCharter (C)


Principal: Martha Gustafson Contact: (720) 424-0850 http://collegiateprep.dpsk12.org 5290 kittredge St.

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 475

Learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-0850

14 Transportation AM Before-school programming PM After-school programming Breakfast Lunch Uniform English Language Acquisition services

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORk RATINGS:

OVERALL STuDENT ACADEMIC GROWTHPRIORITY WATCH 37% APPROACHING 45%

Far Northeast

COLLEGIATE PREP ACADEMY Through a partnership with the Community College of Aurora, CPA offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and work toward an associate degree, while in high school. Students can earn at least one year of college credit in four years and have the option of returning for a fifth year to obtain their associate degree. Freshman students take the Accuplacer College Readiness exam to assess their skills and the results are used in conjunction with their academic backgrounds, goals and interests to determine course selection. CPA offers a variety of supports including math tutorials, literacy interventions, after-school tutorials, AVID and daily morning meetings. CPA is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE Art Business Education Music ROTC Extended Day

Extended School Year French Spanish AP Courses Honors Courses

Concurrent Enrollment Pre-Collegiate Program Future Center

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Early College Model

The College First Program (ASCENT) Engagement Center JROTC

Tutoring School-Based Health Center MI, MI-Sev Center-Based Programs

Success Express

Collegiate Prep Academy

DCIS at Montbello

DSST: GVR High School

DSST: GVR Middle School

Farrell B. Howell

Florida Pitt waller

High Tech Early College

KIPP Montbello College Prep

KIPP Montbello Collegiate High School

Marie L. Greenwood Academy


Noel Community Arts School

Omar D. Blair

P.U.S.H Academy

Sims-Fayola International Academy

STRIVE Prep Green Valley Ranch

STRIVE Prep Montbello

Vista Academy

School-Based Health Centers

Principal: Jenna kalin Contact: (303) 524-6300 www.dsstpublicschools.org 4800 Telluride St., building 2

Grades Served: 9 to 12 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 525

Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/6, 12/3, 1/14, 6-7:30 p.m.

15 Transportation AM Before-school programming PM After-school programming Breakfast Lunch Uniform English Language Acquisition services


OVERALL STuDENT ACADEMIC GROWTHDISTINGUISHED 92% EXCEEDS 98%

Principal: Dr. Julie Murgel and Ruben Morris Contact: (720) 423-5900 http://dcismontbello.org 5000 Crown blvd.



DSST: GVR HIGH SCHOOL DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSSTs goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal- arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. DSST: GVR High School is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE Music Performing Arts Science Focus Technology Focus

Spanish AP Courses Honors Courses Future Center Tutoring

Health Sciences Emphasis Through Partnership with University of Colorado Denver: Anschutz Medical CampusSchool-Based Health Center

DCIS AT MONTBELLO Denver Center for International Studies at Montbello (DCISM) offers a unique education that integrates global studies, world languages and the arts to provide students with the skills to be competitive for work and life in the 21st century. With an emphasis on project-based learning, technology and experiential education that includes optional domestic and international travel, DCISM is an innovative center of learning where students are challenged and supported to pursue their dreams. DCISM is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE Anthropology Health and Wellness Technology Math Tutoring

Extended School Year Domestic and International Travel Service Learning

Chinese French Spanish AP Courses Honors Courses Tutoring

Concurrent Enrollment Credit Recovery JROTC School-Based Health Center

Visual and Design Arts and Business Education CTE ProgramsPre-Collegiate Program Future Center The College First Program (ASCENT)

AN 6-8 and 9-12 Center-Based Programs International Focus


OVERALL STuDENT ACADEMIC GROWTHWATCH 40% APPROACHING 40%

PM

PM

Success Express

Success Express



Principal: Lisa Rubin Contact: (303) 524-6300 www.dsstpublicschools.org 4800 Telluride St., building 3


Please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

Learn More Open Houses: 11/6, 12/3, 1/14, 6-7:30 p.m.

Principal: Rachel Massey Contact: (720) 424-2740 http://howell.dpsk12.org 14250 E. Albrook Dr.

Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 814


FAR NORTHEAST

16

FARRELL B. HOwELL offers an excellent, arts-integrated education with a focus on developing the whole child. Students benefit from a rigorous core curriculum integrated with vocal and instrumental music, visual and media arts, physical education, and technology. Grade levels are Early Childhood Education through eighth.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) Preschool (ECE) in Spanish Full-Day Kindergarten

PE AP Psychology (8) Integrated Arts Focused Interventions

Imagine Learning Math Connects Lights on After School

Honors Courses Tutoring

MI Center-Based Program for Primary and Intermediate Grades

DSST: GVR MIDDLE SCHOOL DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSSTs goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal- arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. DSST: GVR Middle School is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE Performing Arts Science Focus Technology Focus Tutoring

The College First Program (ASCENT) School-Based Health Center

Health Sciences Emphasis Through Partnership with University of Colorado Denver: Anschutz Medical Campus

Transportation AM Before-school programming PM After-school programming Breakfast Lunch Uniform English Language Acquisition services


OVERALL STuDENT ACADEMIC GROWTHMEETS EXPECTATIONS 55% MEETS 56%


OVERALL STuDENT ACADEMIC GROWTHDISTINGUISHED 82 % EXCEEDS 81%

AM

PM

Success Express

Success Express


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

Grades Served: ECE to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 931


17

FLORIDA PITT wALLER provides a comprehensive, well-rounded educational experience for students in Early Childhood Education through eighth grade. We believe all students can achieve and are committed to producing the best and brightest minds for the 21st century. Our goal is long-range, continuous improvement for students, staff and parents through a shared understanding of achievable academic success. Florida Pitt Waller is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

PROGRAMS:

Preschool (ECE) Preschool (ECE) in Spanish Full-Day Kindergarten

Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish PE Debate Drama Library

Music Technology Visual Arts Tutoring

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)MI Center-Based Program for Intermediate Grades




PM

Success Express

I am a proud product of DPS. My education in DPS inspired me it taught me invaluable lessons about academics and about life, and opened doors of opportunity that led me down the path to become the mayor of this great city. Mayor Michael B. Hancock, DPS Alum

Principal: Jarod M. Scott Contact: (720) 424-2450 http://htec.dpsk12.org 11200 E. 45th Ave.


Learn More Open House: 11/5, 4:30-6 p.m.

Student Shadow Days: Third Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Contact the school to schedule your visit.

Principal: Danielle DAscenzo Contact: (303) 307-1970 www.kippcolorado.org 5290 kittredge St.


Learn More Contact: Dio Lovell, (303) 307-1970

FAR NORTHEAST

18

KIPP MONTBELLO COLLEGE PREP KIPPs mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character strengths necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. At KIPP, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college. KIPP middle school begins in fifth grade. KIPP Montbello College Prep is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

PROGRAMS:

PE Rigorous and Standards-Based College-Prep Curriculum Fine Arts

Extended School Year Daily Electives Tutoring

School-Based Health Center AN Center-Based Program

HIGH TECH EARLY COLLEGE (HTEC) is an Innovation high school in the Montbello community. Its mission is centered on rigorous academics, college and career readiness, and connections with the business community and technology industry leaders. HTEC has three pillars for 21st-century success including concurrent enrollment, project-based learning and an executive internship program. Students select a pathway of their choice, including an Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Sciences, Associate of Science, and CISCO Certification, and can earn up to 26 hours of college credit by the end of their junior year. Students who complete an associate degree can transfer to a four-year state college as a junior. HTEC is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE 1-to-1 Laptop Program CISCO Certification Tutoring Business Focus

English Language Development Alternative Curriculum (EDGE)Executive Internship Program Extended School Year KidsTek Credit Recovery

Project-Based Learning Spanish Honors Courses Concurrent Enrollment

Business Education (High School of Business) and Graphic Design CTE ProgramsFuture Center The College First Program (ASCENT) Technology Focus



OVERALL STuDENT ACADEMIC GROWTHDISTINGUISHED 80% EXCEEDS 89%



PM

Success Express

Success Express


Principal: kimberlee Sia (Interim) Contact: (720) 737-7620 www.kippcolorado.org Location to be determined

Grades Served: 9 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 140

Learn More Contact: kimberlee Sia, (720) 737-7620

19

KIPP MONTBELLO COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL (KMCHS) is a tuition-free, open enrollment public charter school. The mission of KMCHS is to lead students to master core academic disciplines, develop critical thinking, self-discipline, self-advocacy, communication, and leadership skills, and to develop a strong moral character through civic engagement in order to be successful in college and the world beyond. Programming for students will include the use of technology to individualize learning, service learning opportunities to engage students in their communities, and leadership and internship opportunities to prepare students for college and their future careers.

PROGRAMS:

PE Art Music Spanish Honors Courses


Success Express

NEw


THIS SCHOOL IS NOT RATED

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

Grades Served: 1 to 8 Estimated Enrollment: 634


Principal: kimberly Grayson Contact: (720) 424-0420 http://mlk.dpsk12.org 19535 E. 46th Ave.


Learn More Open Houses: 10/30, 2/12, 4-6 p.m.; 11/7, 12/19, 3-5 p.m.

For Open House or Student Shadow information, contact the school at (720) 424-0420.

FAR NORTHEAST

20

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EARLY COLLEGE Located in the Far Northeast Denver, the nationally acclaimed Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College serves college-bound students in grades 6-12. We offer tuition-free college courses and an extensive Advanced Placement program. Our students benefit from a rigorous curriculum, strong school culture, high expectations, zealous support, and exposure to multiple learning opportunities. MLK is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE French Spanish AP Courses Pre-Collegiate Program

Honors Courses Concurrent Enrollment Engagement Center

Information Technology, Engineering (Project Lead the Way) and Advanced Manufacturing CTE ProgramsFuture Center Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

The College First Program (ASCENT) Credit Recovery Tutoring Fine Arts

Performing Arts Engagement Center School-Based Health Center

AN, MI, MI-Aut for Grades 6-8, MI-Sev Center-Based Program for Grades 6-12

MARIE L. GREENwOOD ACADEMY is dedicated to academic rigor and a high level of success. We offer a standards-based curriculum with an intense focus on reading, writing, science, and math, and are dedicated to closing the achievement gap. Our middle school program is among the top in DPS. Marie L. Greenwood Academy is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

PROGRAMS:

PE Art Dance Drama Music Each One Teach One

Outdoor Education Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

Tutoring Beacon School






PM

AM

PM

Success Express

Success Express


Principal: Stacy Miller Contact: (720) 423-5840 http://ncas.dpsk12.org 5000 Crown blvd.



21

OMAR D. BLAIR The vision of Omar D. Blair Charter school is Everyone Helping Everyone Grow. At Omar D. Blair, we strongly believe that everyone, including staff, parents and the community, is responsible for helping our school grow so that we can provide a world-class education for all students. For kindergarten, Omar D. Blair only accepts students who are age 5 by October 1; no exceptions are given. Omar D. Blair is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone for grades 6-8.

PROGRAMS:

Full-Day Kindergarten PE Reading Plus Math Score Character Education

Art Music Technology Open Court Step-Up to Writing

Everyday Math (K-5) Prentice Hall Math (6-8) Delta Science (K-5)

Social Studies Alive Discover Colorado

World Cultures and Geography (6-7) History Alive (8) Tutoring

MI Center-Based Program for Primary GradesMulti-Intensive K-2 Special Needs Program

NOEL COMMUNITY ARTS SCHOOL (NCAS) offers a rigorous academic program that allows students to not only prepare for college and career, but to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the arts. NCAS is dedicated to setting and maintaining high academic standards by creating opportunities for students to engage in relevant academic pursuits through the arts and academic projects, while preparing them with critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills essential in the 21st-century workforce. NCAS is part of the Far Northeast Enrollment Zone.

PROGRAMS:

PE Beacons Neighborhood Center Extended School Year Spanish

DPS SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide 2015-16 for Secondary Schools

Documents

denver school

dps schools

school performance

school communities

school leaders

school search

gvr high school

dps students