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Coeur d’Alene Public Schools | District 271
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT encompasses the cities of Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Dalton Gardens and unincorporated areas along Lake Coeur d’Alene. Coeur d’Alene Public Schools is an educational leader, promoting opportunities for innovation in learning and inspiring excellence in everyone.
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We are guided by our Portrait of a Graduate, which describes who we want our students to become as they conclude their educational journey with us. They should possess skills and traits that cover content knowledge, communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and character. With these areas of emphasis, our students will be prepared for college or other post-secondary education and for 21st century careers. The district serves around 11,000 students in 19 schools: a developmental preschool, 11 elementary schools (grades K-5), three middle schools (6-8), two traditional high schools (9-12), an alternative high school, and a new K-12 magnet school with a project-based learning focus. We also have two elementary magnet schools: Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities and Ramsey Magnet School of Science.
We offer full-day kindergarten at all schools, a special needs preschool program (the CDA Early Learning Center) and opportunities at a professional technical high school program, the Kootenai Technical Education Campus in Rathdrum. The district offers Advanced Placement opportunities for high school students, as well as dual enrollment programs with institutions such as the University of Idaho and North Idaho College.
Our graduation rate is above 91 percent, and 79 percent of graduates immediately move on to college or professionaltechnical certification, exceeding state and national averages. Our students perform well above the state average in reading proficiency and for taking advanced coursework. The district places a high priority on technology for staff and students, recognizing that it is a catalyst for teaching and learning.
Our success is attributed to continual improvement in the quality of educational programs, guided by the district’s new strategic plan and our Portrait of a Graduate (www.cdaschools. org/graduate). This is made possible by a supportive community, successful business partnerships, a highly qualified and dedicated staff, and active parent organizations at every school.
It is through the collaborative efforts of the community that Coeur d’Alene Public Schools continue to grow while successfully meeting the needs of all students.
K-12 Quality Schools
KTEC Technical Education Campus 6838 W. Lancaster Rd., Rathdrum 208.712.4733 • www.ktec.training.com KTEC Regional Technology Center is a high school hybrid which offers dual enrollment credits, industrial certifications and a new route to success through applied skills learning. KTEC is committed to the highest standard of technical and professional training and is an exciting partnership between business and industry leaders, local school districts, local manufacturers and area businesses. Available programs include: Automotive Technology, Construction Trades, Diesel Technology, Health Professions/CNA, Media Tech, Computer Repair & Networking, Industrial Welding & Metal Fabrication, and Resort Academy, just to name a few.
PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS
Holy Family Catholic School (208) 765-4327 • www.hfcs-cda.org
Lake City Academy (208) 667-0877 • www.lcja.org
Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy (208) 676-1667 • www.cdacharter.org
Kootenai Bridge Academy (208) 930-4515 • www.kootenaibridgeacademy.org Virtual public high school for grades 11 and 12.
Coeur D’Alene Charter Academy
For any students who are willing to accept the challenge.
FREE Public School for Grades 6-12!
Five students in Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy’s class of 2021 qualified as National Merit SemiFinalists. Three students in the class of 2020 qualified as National Merit Semi-Finalists.
SAT EXAM SCORES
ERW MATH COMPOSITE CCA State CCA State CCA State
2018 630 501 657 485 1287 986 2019 628 496 651 480 1279 975 2020 654 498 668 479 1321 977
Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy was named a “Gold Medal” high school by US News and World Report and was ranked 1st in Idaho and 234th in the nation out of more than 17,000 US high schools.
Located off Kathleen Avenue across from Fred Meyer.
4904 N. Duncan Drive, Coeur d’Alene 208.676.1667 cdacharter.org
Coeur d’Alene Exceptional Police, Fire & Emergency Services
OUR CITY BY THE LAKE SERVES AS THE CULTURAL CENTER for Kootenai County's 160,000+ residents. Coeur d'Alene Police and Fire Departments are committed to ensuring that our amazing area is a safe place to live, work, play and visit. Officers and firefighters are an integral part of our community. They are our friends, neighbors, co-workers and nonprofit volunteers. They help us staff our parades and events and assist us in adding decorum to our private and public formal functions. Coeur d'Alene's Police and Fire Departments constitute 62% of the city's overall budget, allocated as part of the general fund.
Fire Chief Kenny Gabriel
The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department is a Class 3 rated city by the Idaho Survey and Rating Bureau, which is the highest defense rating for our state. They have been given numerous federal, state and local awards to include Firewise designation, innovation awards from Association of Idaho Cities and customer service awards from local agencies.
The department provides fire, emergency medical first response and transport, and technical rescue services to our residents and visitors. In 2019, CDAFD responded to over 9,000 calls for service, which makes it the second busiest fire department in Idaho. Their four fire stations have a minimum on-shift staffing level of seventeen personnel. Fire Station #1 houses a ladder company, brush truck, paramedic ambulance and Battalion Chief. Station #2 houses an engine company and paramedic ambulance. Station #3 houses an engine/ rescue company and brush truck. CDAFD’s newest addition is Station #4 on Ramsey Road, which houses an engine company.
As members of the Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services System (KCEMSS), CDAFD provides paramedic coverage as well as transport responsibilities to the southern part of Kootenai County. CDAFD offers continuing education as well as a quality assurance program to volunteer ambulance services in their response area. All members are certified to at least the EMT-D level with a majority being certified to the EMT-Intermediate level. Paramedics are on staff at all four stations.
Fire Chief Kenny Gabriel is pleased to answer any questions you may have and welcomes you to contact him or any member of his staff. “We are here for one and only one reason: to serve you.”
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Top right: CDAFD headquarters at 300 Foster Avenue. Above: The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department took time out to show some kids at CoeurFest what it’s like inside a ladder truck. Opposite page: CDAFD’s rescue vessel can pump 750 gallons of water a minute at 250 pounds per second through the onboard hoses, which will easily allow emergency responders to reach the top of Tubbs Hill with a hose line from the boat, should the need arise. Left, left to right: Joshua Hoston and Bill Deruyter of the CDAFD Honor Guard after ceremonies at the CDA Regional Chamber Upbeat Breakfast.
To Protect & Serve CDA PD
THE MOTTO TO “PROTECT AND SERVE” states the essential purpose of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. The department protects the right of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. The department serves the people of Coeur d’Alene by performing the law enforcement function in a professional manner. It is to these people that the department is ultimately responsible.
"Policing in the United States is among the most noble of professions and one of the most challenging. The men and women dedicated to providing selfless service to our community must balance the absolute necessity to protect the constitutional rights of our citizens with the requirement to keep our community safe and crime- free. The Coeur d’Alene Police Department continually strives to work in partnership with our community to accomplish these goals." ~ Police Chief Lee White
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department consists of 113 full-time employees which include sworn and nonsworn personnel. The department consists of the patrol division, investigations division, traffic unit, Community Action Team, code enforcement, animal control officers, records, evidence, task force personnel, IT, and two K9 officers. Since 2015 the Coeur d’Alene Police Department has reduced Part 1 crimes by 60% using intelligence-led policing strategies combined with a focus on community engagement. This approach has not only strengthened the ties with our community, but it also leads to a reduced fear of crime and a safer community.
CDAPD’s very own, Officer Knisley and K9 Pecco starring on the front cover of Police K9 Magazine. Way to make Coeur d’Alene proud.
CDAPD Foundation’s 2020 Children’s Hospital Toy Drive came to a wonderful conclusion when Foundation members and Police Explorers delivered 64+ boxes of toys and gifts to the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
Maintaining a strong relationship with the community is very important to CDAPD. Nine School Resource Officers (SROs) are assigned to high schools and middle schools. Two are assigned to elementary schools and one is assigned to North Idaho College. During the summer months, the SROs and other officers are assigned to a downtown ambassador program in an effort to increase community engagement and deter criminal activity.
