2025-26 DPS Enrollment Guide - Elementary

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL IN DPS

Denver Public Schools takes pride in the school options available to our families. DPS believes all families should have equitable access to the schools they feel are the best fit for their students, regardless of their background or address. Below are some things to think about when starting your school search.

FIRST, TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL. Incoming students in kindergarten through 12th grade are guaranteed a spot at their neighborhood – or boundary – school � You can determine your neighborhood school by typing in your address at schoolfinder.dpsk12.org �

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A SCHOOL OTHER THAN THE SCHOOL YOU ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING, THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS YOU CAN RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS:

■ Our enrollment guides contain information on every school within DPS, including programs, contact information and more To help you organize your search, the schools are divided into five general regions of the city�

■ Visit schoolfinder.dpsk12.org� You can search schools by address, programs or alphabetical list

■ Talk to schools that interest you � There’s no substitute for speaking directly with school leaders about their programs and culture Contact individual schools for more information

Once you have created your list of preferred schools for the 2025-26 school year, you’re ready to take part in SchoolChoice, our onedeadline, one-application enrollment process The SchoolChoice Round 1 application window is Jan � 15 to Feb� 18, 2025 � See page 4 for more information

TYPES OF SCHOOLS

DISTRICT-MANAGED SCHOOLS

Operated, supervised and supported by DPS and its Board of Education.

■ Some district-managed schools are innovation schools, which have been granted status by the DPS Board of Education and the Colorado Department of Education, providing increased flexibility with education programs, staffing, schedules and budgets to best meet students’ needs

■ District-managed schools also include some specialized schools or programs, which emphasize a particular style of learning or educational need, or serve students with a common area of interest, and may provide transportation to students who live outside the school’s neighborhood � Examples include Arts Focus, Montessori, Highly Gifted and Talented and Dual Language schools or programs

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Independently operated public schools governed by an independent Board of Directors.

■ All charter schools are 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 �

■ All charter schools are committed to equitably serving all students within the district � Some charter schools give a priority to students who live within a designated area �

PATHWAYS SCHOOLS

■ PATHWAYS SCHOOLS may be district managed or charter Pathways schools offer intensive academic and affective supports that lead students to a diploma and connect them to postsecondary opportunities Most pathways schools provide the opportunity to earn more credits per year than traditional settings �

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.

ENROLLMENT AND SCHOOLCHOICE

WEB: schoolchoice.dpsk12.org

PHONE: 720-423-3493

Colorado is an open enrollment state, and DPS strives to make the process of applying to and enrolling in schools as easy as possible. Whether your student attends their neighborhood boundary school or chooses a different school in Denver, DPS believes that all students should have equitable access to their preferred schools. Incoming students are guaranteed enrollment in their neighborhood school, or a school in their enrollment zone. However, any student who wants or needs to attend a different school the following year may take part in SchoolChoice, our one-deadline, one-application open enrollment process. Enrollment for preschool students at a DPS program is not guaranteed; preschool families need to apply on a yearly basis.

FIND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

If you are a Denver resident, have not “choiced” out of your neighborhood boundary school and need to enroll your student for the current school year, you may enroll directly at the neighborhood school that serves your address � You can visit schoolfinder.dpsk12.org to determine your neighborhood school � To enroll, contact the school office directly for registration dates and required documents �

Some parts of Denver are served by enrollment zones, or geographic areas where students are guaranteed a seat at one of several schools, not just one particular school If you recently moved and reside within Denver, and you now live in an enrollment zone or would like to attend a school other than your neighborhood school for the current school year, please complete an application by creating an account and logging in at dpsschoolchoice.my.site.com

SCHOOLCHOICE

If you want to enroll your student in a DPS school other than your neighborhood school (or the school you are currently attending) for the following school year, you may take part in SchoolChoice� During SchoolChoice, families submit one unified application per student, on which they rank their top school preferences � DPS then matches students to schools based on those preferences, as well as school admission priorities and available space Our system is designed to maximize the number of students getting their most-preferred school

Round 1 of SchoolChoice for the 2025-26 school year opens at 10 a.m. Jan. 15, 2025 and closes at 4 p.m. Feb. 18, 2025. You can create an account and apply to your preferred schools at dpsschoolchoice.my.site.com anytime during the application window

HOW TO TAKE PART

FIND information about school options for your student

■ Use the mobile-friendly online School Finder at schoolfinder.dpsk12.org.

■ Read the enrollment guide �

■ Talk to individual schools �

APPLY by submitting your SchoolChoice application online

■ Create an account or login using your Parent Portal username and password at dpsschoolchoice.my.site.com�

■ Sign in and rank your school preferences when the application is open, Jan � 15Feb� 18, 2025 �

■ Submit your application anytime between 10 a � m � Jan � 15 and 4 p� m � on Feb� 18 �

REGISTER to attend your school

■ Look for school placement results in late March 2025 �

■ Contact the school to register for the 2025-26 school year�

SCHOOLCHOICE KEY DATES

JAN. 15, 2025

Round 1 SchoolChoice application opens at 10 a � m �

FEB. 18, 2025

SchoolChoice applications are due by 4 p � m �

LATE MARCH 2025

Families are notified of school placement

ROUND 2

Round 2 opens in the spring after Round 1 results are released and closes in the fall Keep an eye out for more information at schoolchoice.dpsk12.org �

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL

DETERMINATION (AVID) is a K-12 college readiness program that is engaging, rigorous and studentcentered while teaching students to think critically, collaborate and set their own high expectations for their futures � As a key strategy in closing the opportunity gap, AVID students are held accountable to the highest standards with academic and social support to reach their full potential � AVID prepares students for postsecondary success by equipping them with essential skills, academic norms and college knowledge so they feel empowered to take ownership of their education AVID is building-wide at the elementary and middle school level and an additional class at the high school level �

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) classes help high school students prepare for college in 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 Students who obtain qualifying national AP exam scores may be able to receive credit and advanced placement at participating colleges and universities, saving them both time and money during their college years � AP classes can be accessed in all grades of high school, 9-12 Qualifying scores on AP exams are one of the options that can demonstrate math and English competency, which is a graduation requirement � Students will receive weighted GPA credit with a passing grade in the class

ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’

TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) is an exciting program offered to high school students that teaches character education, student achievement, health and wellness, leadership and diversity In addition to promoting

citizenship, JROTC also prepares students for postsecondary options including college or the workforce Through cadet-run programs and team competitions, students learn valuable professional skills like leadership, teamwork, time management, selfdiscipline and communication � JROTC counts as physical education credit toward graduation requirements

ARTS PROGRAMS IN DPS SCHOOLS embody academic arts (visual art, theater, dance, music) exploration and opportunities for student engagement, personal expression and cognitive development

ACCELERATING STUDENTS THROUGH CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (ASCENT) is a fifth-year high school program that allows eligible DPS students the opportunity to attend one year of college for free! Students participate in ASCENT the year following 12th grade and can choose to attend one of eight colleges in the Denver area � ASCENT students receive free tuition and fees while also receiving wrap-around advising and support � Graduating 12th graders are eligible if they meet DPS graduation requirements, ASCENT requirements and are college ready Students who graduate from an Early College or P-TECH school are not eligible for ASCENT or TREP according to Colorado state law

To learn more about ASCENT, visit collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org/ascent �

BLENDED LEARNING combines online digital media with traditional classroom methods

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) are Career and College Success programs that offer students an opportunity to enroll in career related educational pathways (school programs with designated

courses, aligned to a career) � The pathways are designed to offer all students an industry certification or college certificate upon completion Through courses that are real-world, project-based, and career aligned, students learn professional skills and are empowered to generate solutions � For information on CTE programs and pathways available at each school, visit collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

is offered to students through a series of Career and College Success work-based learning programs These programs are designed to provide K-12 students with career exploration and development opportunities that enable them to discover their passions and interests and make informed decisions about their future career path � DPS partners with businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies to offer work-based learning experiences such as professional guest speakers, job shadows, internships, mentoring, apprenticeships and more � In addition to continued implementation of work-based learning programming, the Career Development team supports students through meaningful career conversations so students can make informed decisions that support their career goals � For information on Career Development programs and pathways available at each school, visit collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org.

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION

PROGRAM (CLEP) CLEP exams are College Board exams designed to test students in subjects they already know Students who pass a CLEP exam earn college credits equivalent to passing a college course(s), allowing students to use CLEP tests to save time and money toward a college degree CLEP testing can be done at any time in the high school trajectory of a student For more information, email concurrent_enrollment@dpsk12.org �

COMMUNITY HUBS provide services that support the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of adults and children so that all students will

have an equal chance to learn and thrive � The Community Hubs serve all adults and children, not only DPS students �

COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING allows students the flexibility to progress as they demonstrate mastery of academic content, regardless of time, place or pace of learning �

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (CE) AND DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE) provides provides students the opportunity to enroll in college courses, simultaneously earning high school and college credit �

Concurrent enrollment is defined as the simultaneous enrollment of a qualified student in a district high school and in one or more postsecondary courses, including academic or career and technical education courses, which may include coursework related to apprenticeship programs or internship programs, at an institution of higher education Concurrent Enrollment must be offered at no tuition cost to qualified students Courses must apply to developmental education or a postsecondary degree, certificate or gateway course, or be transferable among state institutions of higher education

Dual Enrollment is defined as enrollment in college courses that do not fall within the legislative requirements of concurrent enrollment � Dual enrollment can have additional restrictions, and/or requirements, and higher costs for enrollment Examples might be higher tuition costs and grade-level restrictions � For more information, email the Concurrent Enrollment team at concurrent_enrollment@dpsk12.org �

CREDIT RECOVERY offers students the option to earn credit for classes they did not successfully complete so that they are on track to graduate DPS offers Credit Recovery through Edgenuity in all district-managed high schools as a competency-based online and teacher-supported program �

DENVER SCHOLARSHIP

FOUNDATION FUTURE CENTERS , located in a number of DPS high schools, 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 � Visit denverscholarship.org for information

DISCOVERY LINK is the DPSadministered before-school, afterschool and full-day camp program � Discovery Link offers both fee-based and free programming, depending on location �

Visit elcs.dpsk12.org/discoverylink for information � Discovery Link is not the only before- and after-school program provided at DPS schools � Please contact schools directly for details on their specific programs

EARLY COLLEGE high schools are designed for students to earn a high school diploma and concurrently earn an associate’s degree, a postsecondary credential or at least 60 college credits within the four years of high school Early college high schools are designated by the Colorado State Board of Education �

EDCONNECT is a districtwide educational pathway that seeks to develop our current students into our educators of tomorrow EdConnect programming is available at some high schools and is available centrally to students from all high schools � The EdConnect programming is designed to move students through initial college courses that will accelerate students to a teaching degree and license EdConnect youth apprentices are placed at DPS elementary schools for workbased learning � Email concurrent_enrollment@dpsk12.net for more information

EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING , or EL Education, is a system of core instructional practices based on the science of learning and development � EL Education combines traditional instruction with community service

and real-world projects that encourage students to explore the world outside of the classroom, empowering them to develop socially, emotionally and academically together�

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) PROGRAMMES offer a more comprehensive approach to advanced education � IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes provide a challenging curriculum that is 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 Students who take IB courses and exams in high school stand out in the college admissions process and have the opportunity to earn credits or advanced standing at most colleges and universities in the U S

INTERNATIONAL FOCUS SCHOOLS offer a unique curriculum that relates the classroom to the world as a whole � Students explore different cultures and international perspectives while developing skills that will help them be successful in a rapidly changing world

MONTESSORI PROGRAMS observe and support 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

NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND EDUCATION (NACE) FOCUS SCHOOLS offer support services by bringing together students with a shared heritage and culture NACE staff ensure students have access to all opportunities and resources in the district � The goal is to increase the graduation rate of American Indian and Alaska Native students � Contact NACE at 720-423-2042 for more information

PERSONALIZED LEARNING is an approach to education that focuses on building students’ identities as lifelong learners, so that over time, they develop a full-fledged sense of learner agency and ownership of their academic progress �

PRE-COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS are focused on preparing students for continuing their education after high school, which can include earning college credit during high school �

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING is a method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem or challenge �

P-TECH HIGH SCHOOLS (Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools) are intended to create a public-private partnership to prepare students for high-skill jobs of the future P-TECH is open to all students, with a special focus on encouraging enrollment of students who are socio-economically and racially diverse, first generation college students, English language learners, and students with disabilities P-TECH high schools are designated by the Colorado State Board of Education � P-TECH models exist within a larger high school and not all students in that particular high school are required to participate in P-TECH The current state-designated DPS P-TECH school is Abraham Lincoln High School

SERVICE LEARNING combines work on a community project, such as a volunteer setting, with classroom studies

STEAM is a multidisciplinary educational approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, creativity and critical thinking

TEACHER RECRUITMENT

EDUCATION AND PREPARATION

PROGRAM (TREP) is a fifth- and sixth-year high school program that allows students interested in pursuing a career in education to attend college for two years for free! TREP students receive free tuition and fees while also receiving wrap-around advising and support Graduating 12th graders are eligible if they meet DPS graduation requirements, TREP requirements and are college ready Students who graduate from an Early College or P-TECH school are not eligible for ASCENT or TREP according to Colorado state law Talk to your counselor for more information about TREP, or email concurrent_enrollment@dpsk12.org �

DENVER HEALTH SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS

Denver Health School-Based Health Centers, located at 19 DPS campuses, offer free health care to any DPS student, regardless of their school, insurance status or ability to pay� If there is not a location at your child’s school, you may use the one located closest to you � These centers are at the following locations:

■ ABRAHAM LINCOLN (2285 S. FEDERAL BLVD.)

■ BRUCE RANDOLPH (3955 STEELE ST.)

■ EAST (1600 CITY PARK ESPLANADE)

■ EVIE DENNIS CAMPUS (4800 TELLURIDE ST.)

■ FLORENCE CRITTENTON (55 S. ZUNI ST.)

■ GEORGE WASHINGTON (655 S. MONACO PARKWAY)

■ JOHN F. KENNEDY (2855 S. LAMAR ST.)

■ KEPNER CAMPUS (911 S. HAZEL COURT)

■ KUNSMILLER (2250 S. QUITMAN WAY)

■ LAKE CAMPUS (1820 LOWELL BLVD.)

■ MANUAL (1700 E. 28TH AVE.)

■ MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EARLY COLLEGE (19535 E. 46TH AVE.)

■ MONTBELLO CAMPUS (5000 CROWN BLVD.)

■ NORTH (2960 SPEER BLVD.)

■ NOEL CAMPUS (5290 KITTREDGE ST.)

■ PLACE BRIDGE ACADEMY (7125 CHERRY CREEK DRIVE NORTH)

■ SOUTH (1700 E. LOUISIANA AVE.)

■ THOMAS JEFFERSON (3950 S. HOLLY ST.)

■ WEST CAMPUS (951 ELATI ST.)

PRESCHOOL IN DPS For children ages 3 and 4

WEB: earlyeducation.dpsk12.org

PHONE: 720-423-2678

Preschool, also called Early Childhood Education (ECE), helps young children develop cognitively, socially and emotionally. This strong foundation readies them to enter the elementary years successfully and continue their joy of learning. The DPS Early Education program provides quality half- and full-day preschool at more than 75 DPS schools. DPS preschool programs are designed to serve all students, including students who have disabilities. Due to limited space, enrollment is not guaranteed.

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) is expanding its Early Childhood Education with a new enrollment process for Universal Preschool Colorado, also known as UPK. DPS families must apply for the following school year through the UPK process at upk.colorado.gov.

COST

Preschool is tuition-based � Tuition is determined on a sliding fee scale by the family household size and gross income, and ranges from free to out-of-district cost �

UPK ensures that every child, in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, is eligible for half-day, statefunded, voluntary preschool

ECE students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) are eligible for a minimum of half-day preschool funding � If your child has an IEP, you will need to complete the UPK application following your SchoolChoice application � Contact Child Find with any questions; more information can be found at ess.dpsk12.org/childfind

Students who are 4-years-old may also qualify for funding from the Denver Preschool Program Contact the Early Education Department at earlyeducation@dpsk2.org for more information �

HOW DO I ENROLL?

Families applying to enroll in an ECE-3 or ECE-4 program are strongly encouraged to submit a SchoolChoice application during Round 1� Submitting an application during Round 1 of SchoolChoice offers families the best chance of obtaining a seat at their desired preschool program Round 1 opens at 10 a m on Jan 15 and closes at 4 p m on Feb 18, 2025 After Round 1, DPS will reach out to families to provide next steps for completing an application for funding support through UPK

Students who turn 3 on or before Oct � 1 are eligible to apply for ECE-3 preschool programs � Students who turn 4 on or before Oct 1 are eligible to apply for ECE-4 preschool programs See page 4 for more information

KINDERGARTEN IN DPS

For children age 5

WEB: earlyeducation.dpsk12.org

PHONE: 720-423-2678

DPS offers high-quality kindergarten programs that promote the development of foundational learning for academic success in elementary school. Full-day kindergarten is available at most DPS elementary schools. The state of Colorado funds full-day kindergarten for all students. Therefore, there is no cost to attend any DPS kindergarten program.

HOW DO I ENROLL?

All students who turn 5 on or before Oct 1 are eligible for free full-day kindergarten Incoming kindergartners are guaranteed enrollment at their neighborhood school � To find your neighborhood school, visit dpsschoolchoice.my.site.com � To attend a school other than your neighborhood school, you must apply through DPS SchoolChoice � See page 4 for more information �

TRANSPORTATION

WEB: transportation.dpsk12.org

PHONE: 720-423-4600

EMAIL: transportation@dpsk12.org

DPS Transportation Services safely and efficiently transports students while providing excellent customer service and following DPS district core values.

Information about individual schools’ transportation is located in the school profiles section of the enrollment guide.

STANDARD

■ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES K-5) are eligible for standard bus transportation if they attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 1 mile from the school

■ MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 6-8) are eligible for standard transportation if they attend their neighborhood boundary school and live more than 2 5 miles from the school

■ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 9-12) outside of the Central and Far Northeast Success Express Shuttles are eligible for Regional Transportation District (RTD) if they attend their boundary schools and live more than 2 � 5 miles from their school � Eligible high school students will receive the monthly RTD pass at no charge from their school for the 2025-26 school year� For more information about the RTD bus routes, visit transportation.dpsk12.org �

ENROLLMENT ZONES

Students who live within the enrollment zones receive transportation specific to that zone

■ CENTRAL AND FAR NORTHEAST SUCCESS EXPRESS SHUTTLES: School bus shuttle systems that circulate separately throughout the Far Northeast and Central neighborhoods to

provide transportation to and from DPS schools in each community Learn more about the Success Express Shuttle and find full schedules at transportation.dpsk12.org/successexpress.

■ SOUTHWEST ENROLLMENT ZONE: Transportation system that serves students who live and attend middle school in the Southwest Middle School Enrollment Zone.

■ WEST ENROLLMENT ZONE: Transportation system that serves students who live and attend middle school in the West Middle School Enrollment Zone.

■ FAR SOUTHEAST ENROLLMENT ZONE: Bus system that serves students in the Far Southeast Elementary Enrollment Zone.

■ GREATER PARK HILL/CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ZONE: Transportation system that serves middle school students in the Park Hill/Central Park neighborhood �

For more information, visit transportation.dpsk12.org/enrollmentzone.

MAGNET SCHOOLS

Transportation is available to all students enrolled in a magnet program such as Highly Gifted and Talented who meet the transportation eligibility criteria and who live within the magnet transportation zone

MORE INFORMATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special education programs at DPS are offered based upon each student’s individual needs � Transportation is provided as a related service to a center-based program For information about transportation for a child with special needs, call at 720-423-2400 or email ess@dpsk12.org

MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

When boundary schools do not provide Multilingual Education (MLE) services, students are eligible to attend — and receive transportation to — the school in their area that offers MLE services For MLE school locations and transportation guidelines, visit mle.dpsk12.org �

EXCEPTION REQUEST PROCESS

Families of students who are not eligible for transportation or who have “choiced” out of their neighborhood school may submit an exception request to be considered for transportation This request is completed online using the Parent Portal; visit myportal.dpsk12.org and navigate to the “Transportation” page � Visit transportation.dpsk12.org/exceptionrequest for information on the exception request process �

BUS COMMUNICATIONS

Parents of students who ride the school bus will receive real-time information and updates about their student’s bus service through Thrillshare Alerts Text and voice notifications will be sent to parents when buses are running more than 10 minutes late due to traffic, emergency or weather delay� Parents of transportation-eligible students are automatically enrolled to receive Thrillshare Alerts notifications based on the phone number and email address provided when they registered their student for school �

Note: You can verify and update your contact information by logging into the Parent Portal�

MEETING YOUR STUDENT’S NEEDS

GIFTED AND TALENTED SERVICES

WEB: gt.dpsk12.org

PHONE: 720-423-2056

WHAT ARE GIFTED AND TALENTED SERVICES?

All schools in DPS are responsible for meeting the needs of identified highly gifted and talented (HGT) and gifted and talented (GT) students, as well as students in a formalized talent pool � K-8 schools are supported through a GT teacher, charter schools are supported through a designated point of contact, and high schools are supported through GT teachers and/or a site-based team and staff from central administration

GT services in DPS schools range from differentiation in the regular classroom, co-teaching by the gifted education teacher in the regular classroom, pull-out programs, cluster grouping, ability grouping, curriculum compacting, acceleration of content, enrichment opportunities and magnet services (for students designated HGT or magnet-eligible) � Services vary by school and you can learn more about specific school services by reviewing GT programming plans at gt.dpsk12.org

The gifted education teacher collaborates with classroom teachers in differentiating instruction and providing best practices for learners who have an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) Additional services and opportunities may focus on talent development for those students who are not formally identified but are demonstrating a need in certain academic or talent areas � For more information about gifted and talented programming, please contact the GT teacher or point of contact at your school or review the GT programming plans on the website �

QUALIFYING FOR SERVICES

There are multiple pathways in which students may qualify for GT services All students in kindergarten, second- and sixth-grade participate in a universal screening for potential GT identification. Students in other grade levels may complete a testing application available for either fall testing or spring testing The application and deadlines can be found on the GT website�

HIGHLY GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM (HGT)

The Gifted and Talented magnet program provides an educational option for students in first- to eighth-grade who have been designated as magnet-eligible (ME) or identified as Highly Gifted and Talented (HGT) This educational option is provided to address the extreme needs of students who may exhibit exceptional intellectual ability as well unique social and emotional needs �

Once a child is identified as ME or HGT, families may include the HGT program at Cory, Edison, Gust, Lena Archuleta, Polaris and/or Teller elementary schools and Morey Middle School on their SchoolChoice application

For questions about GT designation or HGT options, please visit gt.dpsk12.org or contact your current GT teacher, or the Gifted and Talented Department �

WEB: mle.dpsk12.org

PHONE: 720-423-2040

WHAT ARE MLE SERVICES?

Every student’s primary language is an asset that, combined with English language skills, leads to success in school and life Multilingual Education (MLE) programs provide instruction by qualified teachers and dedicated English Language Development support to help Multilingual Learners (MLLs) develop knowledge in core content areas while they learn English �

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

All students whose primary language is not English, and are not yet proficient in English, are eligible for MLE program services � During registration, parents of all new students complete a form called the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ), which identifies the language(s) spoken by the student and their family� If a language other than English is listed on the HLQ, the parents select an MLE program for their child � The school evaluates the child’s English proficiency level and reviews the student’s performance to determine if the child is eligible for MLE program services

MLE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT DPS SCHOOLS:

■ BILINGUAL TRANSITIONAL NATIVE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION (TNLI) programs, also known as bilingual programs, are for MLLs whose first language is Spanish In an elementary TNLI program, students are instructed primarily in Spanish in the early grades As students progress through the program, the amount of English instruction gradually increases until there is a 50-50 balance of Spanish and English instruction by fourth-grade In our secondary TNLI programs, students take up to two of their content courses in Spanish each semester�

The goal of bilingual programs is to help students learn English while developing literacy and content skills in Spanish at the same time, leading to proficiency in both languages � Teachers in bilingual programs have been specially trained to help students learn English while they learn other subjects, and are proficient in Spanish Instruction in TNLI schools is guided by research-based Language Allocation Guidelines, which determine the percentage of instructional time in each language To find out which schools offer bilingual instruction from ECE through 12th grade by region, visit mle.dpsk12.org/tnli.

■ DUAL LANGUAGE is a long-term program offering instruction in two languages with the goal of developing bilingualism, biliteracy and cultural appreciation � Every district-run dual language program includes at least 50% of instruction in Spanish at the elementary level, and Spanish language arts and one content area taught in Spanish at the secondary level � Regardless of the program, all English learners receive a daily class dedicated to English Language Development (ELD), which gives students the fundamental tools to speak and write English

■ ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION (ESL, ALSO CALLED ELA-E) is intended for MLLs who speak any language In ELA-E programs, content is taught in English, alongside English-proficient peers, with native language support as appropriate Teachers in this program have been specially trained to help students learn English while they learn other subjects such as reading, science and math Schools may also offer additional support in home languages through a native language tutor or an ELA-S Resource teacher

■ THE DPS SEAL OF BILITERACY is awarded to students who have attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation The seal appears on the transcript and diploma of the graduate and is a statement of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions For more information, visit mle.dpsk12.org/sealofbiliteracy�

NEWCOMER CENTERS are designed for students who are new to the U S , have had interrupted schooling, have ACCESS levels of 1 0-2 4 and need additional support adjusting to a new educational system Newcomer Centers are located at Montclair Elementary (1-5), Newlon Elementary (1-5), Place Bridge Academy (1-8), Merrill Middle School, Montbello Middle School, Montbello High School, Abraham Lincoln High School and South High School �

Contact your school to learn more about MLE offerings � A list of MLE programs by school can also be found at mle.dpsk12.org Call 720-423-2040 for more information

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

WEB: ess.dpsk12.org

PHONE: 720-423-2400

EMAIL: ess@dpsk12.org

WHAT ARE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES?

Special Education services are for students who qualify for specially designed instruction due to an educational disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) � If a student qualifies, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed to provide specially designed instruction for the student � Students may also qualify for and receive support from related service providers, such as nurses, school psychologists, social workers, speech language pathologists, audiologists, educational sign language interpreters, braillists, orientation and mobility specialists, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, teachers of the blind or visually impaired, early childhood special educators, occupational therapists and physical therapists �

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any student who qualifies under IDEA is eligible to receive special education services under one or more of the Disability Categories identified under IDEA � Parents/guardians are involved in the evaluation and eligibility process, as well as the development of an IEP�

The term “a child with a disability” means:

A child evaluated according to IDEA as having intellectual disabilities, a hearing impairment including deafness, a speech or language impairment, a visual impairment including blindness, serious emotional disturbance (referred to in IDEA as emotional disturbance), an orthopedic impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, another health impairment, a specific learning disability, deaf-blindness, or multiple disabilities, and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services �

WHERE ARE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AVAILABLE?

It is our responsibility and a requirement to provide students who qualify for special education access to a Free and Appropriate Public Education in their Least Restrictive Environment � All DPS schools, including charter schools, provide a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities All schools are able to provide programming for students with mild-to-moderate level of needs

Some students require more specialized programming at a more intensive level to meet their unique learning needs � Our center-based programs within DPS are specialized classrooms that serve students from ECE through transition-aged programming and are located in our neighborhood, charter and innovation schools across the district � Center Programs are strategically located across the regions of the district and city to allow for the consolidation of resources needed to serve students with significant needs while offering services as close as possible to each student’s home These programs are intended and designed to provide an intensive level of support that is based upon the unique and individual needs of our student population As a whole, our center-based programs target student needs in areas including, but not limited to: academics, behavior, communication, social/emotional, adaptive, functional, physical and/or independence �

HOW DO I ACCESS SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES?

Once a student has qualified for special education services, the IEP outlines the services that the student requires � When your student is admitted to a school, please work directly with the school to ensure that IEP services can begin promptly�

CLEARCREEK

CHERRYCREEKSOUTH

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ECE School

Escuela de prescolar

Elementary School

Escuela primaria

Key Leyenda

6th- to 12th-Grade School

Escuela de 6.º a 12º grado

High School

Escuela preparatoria

ECE to 8th-Grade School

Escuela de prescolar a 8.º grado

K to 12th-Grade School

Escuela de kinderarten a 12.º grado

Shared Campus Campus compartido

THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR:

■ Castro Elementary, Columbian Elementary, International Academy of Denver at Harrington, Palmer Elementary, Schmitt Elementary, Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (DSISD) and West Middle School will close at the end of the 2024-25 school year

■ Dora Moore will only offer grades ECE-5 �

■ Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (KCAA) will only offer grades 6-12 �

■ Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) at Baker will only offer grades 6-8 �

RMP Creekside

DSST: Montview HS (9-12)

DSST: Montview MS (6-8)

FAR NORTHEAST

Academy 360

Barney Ford

Escalante-Biggs Academy

Farrell B. Howell

Florida Pitt Waller

Green Valley

Highline Academy Northeast

John H. Amesse

KIPP Northeast Elementary

Lena Archuleta

Marie L. Greenwood Academy

Marrama

Maxwell

McGlone Academy

Monarch Montessori

Oakland

Omar D. Blair

Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE

Sandra Todd-Williams Academy

SOAR

PRINCIPAL:

Becky McLean

303-574-1360

12000 E. 47th Ave.

Charter School

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Ginger Conroy

720-424-7300

14500 Maxwell Place

Innovation School Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

ACADEMY 360

WEBSITE: academy-360.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Academy 360 is a health and wellness elementary school dedicated to developing students’ minds, bodies and characters so they may lead healthy and fulfilling lives in school, college and beyond. A360 offers a whole-child education through community partnerships, wrap-around services and individualized care� We provide a culturally responsive environment where students can learn while knowing they are safe, welcome and that they belong�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • MultiIntensive and ECE Model 1 Center-Based Programs • Blended Learning • Gifted and Talented • Student Leadership • Environmental Science • Fine Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Fitness • Gardening • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs

BARNEY FORD

WEBSITE: ford.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Barney Ford students are college and career ready� Barney Ford consists of high performing leaders, teachers and students that contribute to our school, community, and world�

Barney Ford exists to provide an equitable and excellent education so that students meet or exceed district and state standards � Our motto is “Whatever it takes…with balance and passion, so all succeed at Barney Ford!”

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish • ECE-3 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Music • PE • Technology • Gifted and Talented • Robotics

ESCALANTE-BIGGS ACADEMY

WEBSITE: eba.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to K

Escalante-Biggs Academy fosters excellence and ensures Every Child Succeeds in a nurturing, play-based environment � We prioritize students, uphold integrity and promote equity� Our focus on collaboration, accountability and joy creates a vibrant space where diverse young learners thrive and develop a lifelong passion for learning Join us in shaping bright futures with creativity and care!

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • PE • Visual Arts • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program • Gifted and Talented

FARRELL B � HOWELL

WEBSITE: howell.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 8

At Farrell B � Howell, we are a family that grows leaders and we focus on developing the whole child We believe every child possesses unique strengths and has the ability to be a leader in every aspect of their lives. We offer a two-way dual language program for ECE through first-grade students, adding one grade level per year until eighth-grade�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Multi-Intensive CenterBased Program

PRINCIPAL: Marta Rodenas

720-424-4620

5300 Crown Blvd.

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast

Lunch

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Jenny Honeycutt

720-424-2740

14250 E. Albrook Drive

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast

Lunch

• Music

• PE

• Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls)

• Band • Baseball (Boys) • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls)

• Social Clubs • Softball (Girls) • Technology • Volleyball (Girls)

• Gifted and Talented • Intensive Arts Focus • STEM

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language, TNLI, ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Bob Savage

720-424-2840

21601 E. 51st Place

Tower Elementary and Far

Northeast Middle School

Enrollment Zones

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI, ESL

FLORIDA PITT WALLER ECE-8

WEBSITE: waller.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 8

Florida Pitt-Waller provides a comprehensive, well-rounded educational experience� 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

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Academic Club or Competition

Broadcast Journalism • Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture • Drama • Gifted and Talented • Honors Courses • Project-Based

Learning • STEM • Visual Arts • Baseball (Boys) • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Dance Styles and Genres • Field

Hockey (Girls) • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • PE • Robotics

Soccer (Boys)

• Soccer (Girls) • Social Clubs • Softball (Girls)

Sports Clubs • Student Leadership • Technical Theatre • Volleyball (Boys) • Volleyball (Girls)

GREEN VALLEY

WEBSITE: greenvalley.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Green Valley Elementary empowers our diverse student body to exemplify ownership and work together to achieve academic and social success � Our school priorities include promoting a positive school culture for students, families and staff in addition to providing high-quality instruction across all content areas � Our collaborative and safe environment supports, respects and appreciates all students and encourages everyone to succeed�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish • Choir • Drama • Fine Arts • Gifted and Talented • Visual Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) Social Clubs

HIGHLINE ACADEMY NORTHEAST

WEBSITE: highlineacademy.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Highline Academy, we meet every learner where they are and help them discover who they can become� We inspire them to realize their potential, capacity and strengths with building intentional relationships and challenging them to REACH IN, to REACH OUT, and to REACH UP everyday� We teach our students to REACH IN for personal growth and self-reflection, to REACH OUT to support their fellow classmates and those in their communities with civic leadership and to REACH UP to pursue an ongoing love of learning and to do their personal best academically� We prepare them for the diverse environments that await them - in higher education, career, and life - by creating an intentionally diverse school community with students coming from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures and home languages spoken Our students are taught to see the beauty in others and in themselves as valued members of our community and world�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Tutoring • Music • PE • Spanish • Technology • Visual Arts • Academic Club or Competition • Arts or Music Club • Student Leadership • MultiIntensive and Model 1 Center-Based Programs

PRINCIPAL:

Jennifer Buckland

720-424-6710

4100 Jericho St. Innovation School

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL, TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Vanessa Rodriguez

720-485-5172

19451 E. Maxwell Place Charter School Tower Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Michael Bateman

720-424-9988

5440 Scranton St.

Innovation School

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code Breakfast Lunch

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Liz Dillon

720-452-2551

4635 Walden St.

Charter School

Gateway Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express Uniform or

JOHN H � AMESSE

WEBSITE: johnamesse.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

John H Amesse’s mission is to ensure all learners achieve excellence in academics and the arts, while simultaneously empowering kids, families and staff in our Montbello community as diverse and equitable changemakers

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Choir • Drawing • Gifted and Talented • Visual Arts • Dance Technique • Music • Painting • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs • Tennis (Boys) Tennis (Girls)

After-School Program

MLE Services: NLI

KIPP NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY

WEBSITE: kippcolorado.org/our-schools/kipp-northeast-elementary GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 4

KIPP educators partner with students and families to provide rigorous academics, character growth, and extracurricular activities so that students can define their own future and develop a lifelong love of learning Our school values are love, growth, community and justice We believe in providing students with an education that is both excellent and equitable

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Social Clubs • Gifted and Talented

KIPP Northeast Middle School begins in fifthgrade Find more information in the DPS Enrollment Guide for middle and high schools �

LENA ARCHULETA

WEBSITE: lenaarchuleta.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: 1 to 5

At Lena Archuleta Elementary, we are a community committed to success for all through hard work, love and inspiration� We have high expectations for academic achievement and behavior, and our students excel in meeting these expectations each year. Our staff cultivates each student’s unique skills and talents, knowing that all of our students have brilliant minds � For information on enrolling in a Highly Gifted and Talented Program, see page 14�

PROGRAMS:

Affective Needs Center-Based Program • Choir • Gifted and Talented • STEM • Visual Arts • Cross Country (Girls) • ELCSports • Fitness • Highly Gifted and Talented • Music • PE Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Student Leadership

MARIE L � GREENWOOD ACADEMY

WEBSITE: greenwood.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 8

At Marie L � Greenwood we meet the needs of all of our students by focusing on and incorporating student ownership in high-quality instruction and a positive school culture� In unity, we empower our culturally diverse students to exemplify ownership and work together to achieve academic and social success

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Academic Club or Competition • Fine Arts • Gifted and Talented STEM • Visual Arts • Baseball (Boys) • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Community Service Club or Organization • ELCSports • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys)

• Soccer (Girls) • Social Clubs • Softball (Girls) • Student Leadership • Volleyball (Girls)

PRINCIPAL:

Karen Matson

720-424-9888

16000 E. Maxwell Place

Gateway Elementary Enrollment Zone (ECEKindergarten at EscalanteBiggs)

Transportation: Success Express

Before-School Program

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL, TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Blake Hammond

720-424-6630

5130 Durham Court

Far Northeast Middle School Enrollment Zone for 6 to 8

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL, TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Merida Fraguada

720-424-5820

19100 E. 40th Ave.

Transportation: Success Express

MARRAMA

WEBSITE: marrama.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

At Marrama Elementary, we believe that all students have the potential to succeed with the support of educators and a community that believe in them � We are a school a mile above the rest �

PROGRAMS:

MLE Services: ESL, TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Elizabeth Yates

720-424-5740

14390 Bolling Dr.

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish Tutoring • Band • Music • Orchestra • PE • Technology • Academic Club or Competition • Arts or Music Club • Yearbook or Newspaper • Student Leadership • Social Clubs • MultiIntensive Severe Center-Based Program

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

MAXWELL

WEBSITE: maxwell.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Our Mission: At Jessie Whaley Maxwell Elementary, in an inclusive community, and in partnership with parents, we develop our students’ independence, critical thought, and enduring love for learning

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Spanish • Visual Arts • Music PE • Technology • Early Childhood Education Model 1 CenterBased Program • Affective Needs Center-Based Program

MCGLONE ACADEMY

WEBSITE: mcglone.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 8

McGlone Academy, Montbello Center for 21st-Century Learning, serves neighborhood families from diverse cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds � We are an innovative school family focused on kids achieving excellent outcomes in both academics and the arts, while simultaneously building skills for a successful future We have a partnership with Boys and Girls Club for after-school programming�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Academic Club or Competition

STEM • Service Learning • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Student

Leadership • Volleyball (Boys) • Volleyball (Co-ed) • Volleyball (Girls)

MONARCH MONTESSORI

WEBSITE: monarchm.com GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Monarch Montessori offers all families who seek it a vibrant, diverse learning community where children of all backgrounds thrive through a high-quality Montessori education, optional bilingual programming and immersive outdoor experiences � A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment Please contact the school to learn more�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Gifted and Talented • Montessori • Spanish • Music • PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper • Student Leadership

PRINCIPAL: Mayorvy Cifuentes

720-424-5660

4500 Crown Blvd.

Innovation School

Far Northeast Middle School Enrollment Zone for 6 to 8

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI, ESL

PRINCIPAL: Laura Pretty

303-712-2001

4895 Peoria St.

Charter School

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

PRINCIPAL:

Gabriela Quiroga-Beck

720-424-5070

4580 Dearborn St.

Innovation School

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Lani Harrell

303-371-9570

4905 Cathay St.

Charter School

Tower Elementary and Far Northeast Middle School

Enrollment Zones

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

MLE Services: ESL

OAKLAND

WEBSITE: oakland.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Oakland, we are committed to the success of all students Our school programming includes a focus on the whole child –including academic as well as social-emotional needs � In addition to our rigorous academics, Oakland offers a variety of enrichment opportunities that support socio-emotional development and academic growth Schedule a tour by calling 720-424-5070, or watch a school tour video that is posted on our website�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Spanish • Visual Arts • Gardening • Gymnastics • Music • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

OMAR D � BLAIR

WEBSITE: omardblaircharterschool.com GRADES SERVED: K to 8

Our vision is to educate and empower the whole scholar so that they are ready for continued success in college and/or careers of their choice Our community is shaped by our shared values of kindness, excellence, equity, collaboration and wonder� It is our belief that every scholar has the ability learn, grow and achieve All scholars deserve rich, equitable opportunities to receive and engage in rigorous, differentiated and data-driven instruction.

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Music • PE • Visual Arts • Academic Club or Competition • Arts or Music Club • Community Service • Yearbook or Newspaper • Social Clubs • Student Leadership • Multi-Intensive Autistic Center-Based Program • Club Based on Ethnicity of Culture • Gifted and Talented

RESPONSIVE ARTS & STEAM ACADEMY FNE

WEBSITE: rasa.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 2

Our mission is to facilitate high-quality Arts Based Learning (ABL) in support of whole child development from a community responsive, culturally sustainable lens that promotes concrete pathways for students to learn through the arts � Our students will grow towards self-actualization to develop a lifelong love of learning

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Arts Focus • Choir • Choreography • Drama • Fine Arts • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Theatrical Design • Visual Arts • Musical Theatre • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

SANDRA TODD-WILLIAMS ACADEMY

WEBSITE: toddwilliams.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to ECE-4

At Sandra Todd-Williams Academy, we strive to inspire happy, healthy lifelong learners in our community of students, families and staff. Our mission is to provide a foundation for students to ensure they are socially, emotionally and academically ready for kindergarten�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Visual Arts • Music • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Mario Yuzo Nieto

720-424-2310

19201 E. 62nd Ave. Innovation School Tower Elementary Enrollment Zone Transportation: Success Express

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Donald Reynolds

720-424-8240 4909 Cathay St. Transportation: Success Express

PRINCIPAL: Maria

Burdine

720-287-5100

4800 Telluride St., Building 4

Charter School

Gateway Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

SOAR

WEBSITE: soardenver.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

SOAR is a public elementary charter school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities to students in Far Northeast Denver. We offer an innovative, holistic approach to education that includes rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities � This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders

PROGRAMS:

Expeditionary Learning • Gifted and Talented Supports • PE •

Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

NEAR NORTHEAST

Ashley

Cole Arts and Science Academy

Columbine

Dora Moore

Downtown Denver

Expeditionary School

French American School of Denver

Garden Place Academy

Hallett Academy

Inspire

Isabella Bird Community School

Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment

Odyssey School of Denver

Park Hill

Polaris

Smith

Stedman

Swansea

Swigert International School

Teller

University Prep — Arapahoe Street

University Prep — Steele Street

Westerly Creek

Whittier

William (Bill) Roberts

Willow

Wyatt Academy

PRINCIPAL:

Janet Estrada

720-424-9748

1914 Syracuse St.

Innovation School

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Meredith Brown

720-423-9120

1350 E. 33rd Ave.

Innovation School

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

ASHLEY

WEBSITE: ashley.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Ashley Elementary is a culturally and linguistically diverse neighborhood school committed to fostering joy, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and rigorous learning opportunities for all students � We prioritize social-emotional well-being, while maintaining high expectations for all, to promote equity and prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing world�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Dance Production • Music

COLE ARTS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

WEBSITE: cole.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Cole, we foster creativity and inquiry, preparing students for the 21st century� Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally responsive instruction that accelerates growth through diverse learning opportunities We prioritize data-driven assessments to ensure each student is supported and ready for the next level � Beyond academics, we emphasize hard work, progress, and character, guiding students to become good people�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Intensive Arts Focus • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Adapted Physical Education • Ceramics • Choir • Environmental Science • Spanish • Visual Arts • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs • Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program

COLUMBINE

WEBSITE: columbine.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Columbine is a proud neighborhood Innovation School� As an EL Partner school, we follow all practices and philosophies of EL Education� At Columbine, we help students achieve more than they think possible through hands-on, fun and challenging interdisciplinary learning that weaves mastery of content, high-quality student work and learning habits � By providing meaningful, authentic learning opportunities, we ensure our students’ genius shines

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 Spanish • Kindergarten English • Expeditionary Learning • Gifted and Talented Supports • Choir • Visual Arts • Music

• PE • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

DORA MOORE

WEBSITE: moore.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Dora Moore is a richly diverse and innovative environment where each child thrives � We nurture kind, curious learners who are future ready! We are committed to educational equity as excellence This means there is no predictability of success or failure that correlates with any social or cultural factor and that each child is getting the challenge and support they need and deserve�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Blended Learning • Competency-Based Learning • Gifted and Talented Supports • STEM • Academic Club or Competition • Choir • Comprehensive Health • Visual Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Community Service Club or Organization • ELCSports • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Futures Volleyball • Personalized Learning

• PE • Student Leadership • Volleyball (Girls)

PRINCIPAL: Corey Jenks

720-424-8510

2540 E. 29th Ave.

Innovation School

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Abe Janson

720-424-5300

846 Corona St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Aubrey Wilk

720-424-2350

1860 Lincoln Ave.

Charter School

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

DOWNTOWN DENVER EXPEDITIONARY SCHOOL

WEBSITE: ddeschool.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is a K-5 charter school that was founded by families and community members desiring a high performing Expeditionary Learning Education school in downtown Denver Through a commitment to continuous learning, staff members at DDES create learning activities that promote student growth and achievement on traditional measures, support students to create high quality work and promote the development of character�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Expeditionary Learning • Project-Based Learning • Service Learning • Drawing • Music • Painting • PE • Student Leadership

PRINCIPAL:

Sandra Bea

720-966-1380

2350 Gaylord St.

Charter School

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: French Immersion

FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DENVER

WEBSITE: FASDenver.org GRADES SERVED: K to 7

The French American School of Denver is a vibrant and inclusive educational community dedicated to fostering a love of learning in every student � Our curriculum blends rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on character development, creativity and critical thinking. We offer a supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their unique talents, and build strong relationships with peers and teachers �

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • French • Competency-Based Learning • Gifted and Talented • International Focus • French • Visual Arts • Music • PE

GARDEN PLACE ACADEMY

WEBSITE: gardenplace.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 6

Garden Place Academy is a public neighborhood school located in Denver’s historic Globeville community. We offer both Montessori and traditional programming for full-day ECE though sixth-grade� We are proud of our award winning values-based culture and are committed to growing leaders and life-long learners � Daily specials include PE, visual, vocal and instrumental arts � We hope you are interested in becoming part of the Garden Place family Go Tigers!

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Montessori • Drama • Visual Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls)

• Flag Football (Co-ed) • Gardening • Modern Band • Music

• PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls)

• Student Leadership • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

HALLETT ACADEMY

WEBSITE: hallett.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Hallett Academy is located in North Park Hill and serves students from ECE-3 through fifth-grade. We are a community school committed to providing a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment At Hallett, relationships are valued and learning is interactive, rigorous and connected to students’ interests � Adults nurture a sense of belonging and create a positive classroom culture Students are emotionally safe to take risks, to challenge themselves and to be challenged by their peers. We offer free Discovery Link programming and enrichments by ELCS �

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Choir

• Music

• PE

• Student Leadership • Technology Basketball (Boys) • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program (MI-Aut)

•

• Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Andrea Renteria

720-424-7220

4425 Lincoln St.

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Candice DeGrafinried

720-424-6070

2950 Jasmine St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

PRINCIPAL:

Linda August

720-424-4850

5650 N Elmira Ct.

Innovation School

Central Park Elementary

Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Central Park Enrollment Zone

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

INSPIRE

WEBSITE: inspire.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

At Inspire, our students’ social-emotional growth is as important as their academic achievement Students are taught to become aware of their emotions, self-manage their behavior and develop socialawareness Inspire teaches students to think critically, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, create solutions and interpret findings. Specials include art, drama, physical education and STEAM �

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Comprehensive Health • Drama • Visual Arts • Acting • Personalized Learning • PE • Robotics • Social Clubs

ISABELLA BIRD COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WEBSITE: isabellabird.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Our mission is to provide our diverse learners with a compassionate, intellectually stimulating, vigorous learning experience that ensures their wellbeing, engagement, academic and personal success and contribution as global citizens Our heart-centered, inclusive, servicelearning and environmentally sustainable school practices provide an exceptional and holistic educational experience for our students

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Academic Club or Competition • Choir • Drama • Visual Arts • Music • PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper • Technology

MONTCLAIR SCHOOL OF ACADEMICS AND ENRICHMENT

WEBSITE: montclair.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Montclair is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that inspires academic excellence and personal growth We prioritize equity, ensuring all students have access to resources and opportunities We empower students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens through an engaging curriculum and innovative teaching � With families and the community, we cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare students for future success

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Blended Learning • Competency-Based Learning • Gifted and Talented • ProjectBased Learning • Service Learning • STEM • Spanish • Fitness • Gardening • Student Leadership

PRINCIPAL:

Rebecca Mercer

720-423-9900

2701 Lima St.

Innovation School

Central Park Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Central Park Enrollment Zone

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Clint Duvo

720-424-5380 1151 Newport St.

Innovation School

Central East Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI, Newcomer Center

PRINCIPAL:

Pete Martinez

303-316-3944

6550 E. 21st Ave.

Charter School

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

ODYSSEY SCHOOL OF DENVER

WEBSITE: odysseydenver.org GRADES SERVED: K to 8

Odyssey School of Denver is a diverse EL Education school We teach students how to learn through a focus on academic achievement, critical thinking and social responsibility, preparing them for high school and beyond� A student’s learning experience includes a focus on reading and writing through literature, a rigorous math program, computers to develop research and critical-thinking skills, fine arts, documentation of students’ work through portfolios, regular out-ofschool fieldwork and our overnight adventure program.

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Expeditionary Learning • Project-Based Learning • Music • PE • Student Leadership

PRINCIPAL:

Ken Burdette

720-424-4910

5050 E. 19th Ave.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Adrienne Lopez

720-424-7860

410 Park Ave. West

Transportation: Success Express

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PARK HILL

WEBSITE: parkhillelementary.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

At Park Hill, we are dedicated to growing the whole child, not simply focusing on academic standards � We discuss these ideas and what they mean at our monthly assemblies, then encouraging the students to carry the standards with them throughout the year in measurable ways �

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Spanish • Visual Arts • AVID • Music • PE • Drama

POLARIS

WEBSITE: polaris.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: 1 to 5

Polaris is an arts integrated magnet school that supports the unique intellectual, social, emotional and creative needs of gifted students in an atmosphere of respect for all� For information on enrolling in a highly gifted magnet program, see page 14

PROGRAMS:

Gifted and Talenteds • Highly Gifted and Talented • Band • ELCSports • Music • PE

SMITH

WEBSITE: smith.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Margaret Smith Elementary is a neighborhood school serving the North Park Hill area of Denver� At Margaret Smith we honor the diversity of our students and staff and we recognize that the differences among us make us stronger. We have a strong focus on academics at our school and we’re pleased to report 2 consecutive years of very favorable results on the state test Margaret Smith is honored to serve the deserving children of our community�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish •

Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • STEM • Social Clubs • Affective Needs Center-Based Program

STEDMAN

WEBSITE: stedman.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Stedman is a historic Park Hill neighborhood school with a long tradition of diversity, equity and inclusion Our student body is socioeconomically and racially diverse, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of our community� We have two programs; Spanish Immersion and traditional English which provide opportunities for all students to collaborate and connect. We offer Discovery Link and enrichments by Extended Learning and Community Schools A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Spanish • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Music • PE • Technology

PRINCIPAL: Rebecca Lane (Interim)

720-424-4000

3590 Jasmine St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Robbin Trotter

720-424-3800

2940 Dexter St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

PRINCIPAL:

Vanessa Diaz

720-424-3630

4650 Columbine St.

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language, ESL

SWANSEA

WEBSITE: swansea.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Welcome to Swansea Elementary, where we empower our students to realize their dreams and develop their agency! Swansea is a TwoWay Dual Language School serving students from ECE through the 5th grade. Swansea is proud to offer Culturally Responsive Education techniques that respect every child’s race, ethnicity and background and build on their assets so they are resilient and achieve� A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • ProjectBased Learning • Spanish • Visual Arts • Gardening • Music • PE • Student Leadership • Affective Needs Center-Based Program

SWIGERT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

WEBSITE: swigert.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Swigert International School strives to create innovative, intellectually curious students who share a sense of agency for creating a better and more peaceful world� Swigert will achieve this vision by developing knowledgeable, inquisitive and caring young people through the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and community

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • International Focus • Service Learning • STEM • Choir • Spanish IB • Gardening • PE • Music

TELLER

WEBSITE: teller.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Teller is a neighborhood school located in the heart of Congress Park. We proudly serve students in ECE-4 through fifth-grade. Teller’s commitment to excellence began over 100 years ago As an integrated Gifted and Talented Magnet school, we foster an understanding of children of all abilities and advocate for academic excellence and social emotional growth� We continue to commit to equitable practices, social justice, and a strong community� For information on enrolling in a highly gifted magnet program, see page 14�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Choir • Highly Gifted and Talented • Band

PRINCIPAL: Shelby Dennis

720-424-4800

3480 Syracuse St. Innovation School

Central Park Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Central Park Enrollment Zone

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Sabrina Bates

720-424-3560

1150 Garfield St.

Central East Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Corey Lewis

303-292-0463

2409 Arapahoe St.

Charter School

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Clare Lundquist

303-329-8412

3230 E. 38th Ave.

Charter School

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

UNIVERSITY PREP — ARAPAHOE STREET

WEBSITE: uprepschool.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

University Preparatory Schools (University Prep) are tuition-free public charter schools and are part of Denver Public Schools We focus on college the second a child walks through our doors � With elements of college culture incorporated into each classroom and college campus visits each year, each U Prep scholar is on the path to a fouryear college degree�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Fine Arts • Gifted and Talented • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Dance Styles and Genres • Lacrosse (Boys) • Lacrosse (Girls) • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs

UNIVERSITY PREP — STEELE STREET

WEBSITE: uprepschool.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every scholar for a four-year college degree and a life of opportunity� At University Prep, college starts in kindergarten� School highlights include tuition-free kindergarten, longer school day and year, three hours of daily literacy instruction, 80 minutes of math instruction, and a structured and joyful learning environment �

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Choir • Fine Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Dance Styles and Genres • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs

WESTERLY CREEK

WEBSITE: westerlycreek.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Nestled in the heart of the Central Park neighborhood is Westerly Creek Elementary� Established in 2007 to serve ECE, kindergarten and first-grade students, Westerly Creek now serves more than 700 students in ECE through fifth-grade. As a close-knit community that partners with families to support the growth and development of the whole child, Westerly Creek Elementary continues to accelerate learning for all students. We offer fee-based Discovery Link programming and enrichments by ELCS

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 Spanish • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • STEM

• Choir • Drama • Environmental Science • Visual Arts • ELCSports

• Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • PE • Robotics • Technology • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Jill Corcoran

720-424-3160 8800 E. 28th Ave.

Central Park Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Central Park Enrollment Zone

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Lynette Hall-Jones

720-424-3040

2480 Downing St.

Innovation School

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary and Near Northeast Middle School

Enrollment Zones

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Jason Sanders

720-424-2640

2100 Akron Way

Central Park Elementary and Greater Park Hill/ Central Park Middle School Enrollment Zones

Transportation: Central Park Enrollment Zone

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

WHITTIER

WEBSITE: whittier.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 8

Whittier was founded in 1883 and to this day is proud to serve the families of this historic neighborhood in northeast Denver The Whittier team provides a small family-oriented community that inspires and celebrates our students in ECE through eighth-grade� The Whittier team also strives to ensure that there is equity in all that we do for our students � In addition, our focus is to give students an educational environment that caters to their individual needs and honors their cultures, while offering a rigorous and rich academic experience�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Music

WILLIAM (BILL) ROBERTS

WEBSITE: billroberts.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: K to 8

Bill Roberts aims to develop a creative, safe and dynamic community of learners that nurture and educate the whole student � Our highcaliber staff, in partnership with our supportive parent community, provides students with challenging and innovative learning opportunities through exploring the arts, educating for character, and fostering vigorous thinking – which are all essential for success in our changing world�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Honors Courses • STEM • Academic Club or Competition • Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture • Digital Media Arts • Drama • Spanish • Visual Arts • Band • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • ELCSports Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • Musical Theatre • PE • Robotics • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Social Clubs • Softball (Girls) • Student Leadership • Technology • Volleyball (Girls)

WILLOW

WEBSITE: willow.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Willow Elementary School serves ECE through fifth-grade students in the Conservatory Green neighborhood in Central Park � Willow is committed to a rigorous academic experience that emphasizes learning as an interactive process � We are focused on meeting every student’s individual needs to ensure that all succeed�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • ProjectBased Learning • Spanish • Gardening • Music • PE • Student

Leadership • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program • Cross-Categorical Center-Based Program

WYATT ACADEMY

WEBSITE: wyattacademy.org

GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Wyatt Academy is a K-5 community school where students thrive socially, emotionally and academically� We are committed to educating the whole child by developing advanced literary, mathematics, social skills, as well as offering an enriching specials program. All students receive visual arts, music, science and physical education We ensure that our daily practices are aligned with the needs of our community and our families play an active role in making decisions that impact our school Wyatt is also home to the Family Empowerment Center, which offers clothing, groceries and a laundromat at no cost to families

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English and Spanish

• PE

• Technology

• Visual Arts

Leadership

• Community Resources

• Music • Band • Student

• Academic Club or Competition

• Arts or Music Club • Expeditionary Learning • Gifted and Talented

PRINCIPAL:

Catrina Pazo

720-424-2100

8499 Stoll Place

Innovation School

Central Park Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Central Park Enrollment Zone

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPALS:

Sarah Grant and Melody Means

303-292-5515

3620 Franklin St.

Charter School

Greater Five Points/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Success Express

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

NORTHWEST

Academia Ana Marie

Sandoval

Beach Court

Brown International

Academy

Bryant Webster Dual

Language ECE-8 School

Centennial

Center for Talent Development at Greenlee

Cheltenham

Colfax

Cowell

Eagleton

Edison

Rocky Mountain Prep

Berkeley

Trevista at Horace Mann

Valdez

ACADEMIA ANA MARIE SANDOVAL

WEBSITE: sandoval.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 6

Academia Ana Marie Sandoval is a free and public dual language Montessori school in Northwest Denver serving students from ECE-3 through sixth grade We speak two languages - Spanish and Englishand we’re one big family! A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish

• Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Gifted and Talented • Montessori • Choir • Spanish • Visual Arts • Band • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Community Service Club or Organization • Gardening • Music • Discovery Link Program

BEACH COURT

WEBSITE: beachcourt.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Beach Court offers an inquiry-based, standards-aligned academic program that prepares every student for outstanding opportunities in middle and high school, college and careers � Our program includes a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) focus � We provide a World Language for all students (English and Spanish) Our school offers before- and after-school care through Discovery Link free of cost to any of our families

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Blended Learning • Gifted and Talented • Intensive Arts Focus • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Drama • Spanish • Visual Arts • Band • ELCSports • Music • Musical Theatre • PE • Technology

PRINCIPAL:

Sandra Berumen

720-424-4370

3655 Wyandot St.

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

PRINCIPAL:

Leah Schultz-Bartlett

720-424-9470

4950 Beach Court

Innovation School

Northwest Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Joy Christensen

720-424-9250

2550 Lowell Blvd.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

BROWN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

WEBSITE: brown.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Brown International Academy’ is cultivating a community of internationally minded thinkers who are inspired to make the world a better place � As an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, our students inquire into studies of the real world and are challenged as learners to grow and evolve into compassionate, contributing citizens of the world

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Competency-Based Learning • Gifted and Talented • Drama • IB • Affective Needs • Center-Based Program

BRYANT WEBSTER DUAL LANGUAGE

ECE-8 SCHOOL

WEBSITE: bryantwebster.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 8

Bryant Webster School is located in the historic neighborhoods of Northwest Denver Our school has distinguished itself from other schools and surpassed all expectations since 2004 � Our mission is to help all students succeed in our changing world while becoming bilingual� We have achieved this through college prep, research-based instruction, creating a nurturing environment, having a strong DL program and hiring a highly qualified staff. A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish

• ECE-4 English and Spanish

• Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Gifted and Talented

• STEM

• Spanish

• Baseball (Boys)

• Basketball (Boys)

• Basketball (Girls)

• Cross Country (Girls)

• Cross Country (Boys)

• Mariachi

• Music

• PE

• Robotics

• Soccer (Boys)

• Soccer (Girls)

• Technology

• Volleyball (Girls)

• Volleyball (Boys)

CENTENNIAL

WEBSITE: centennial.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Centennial, a School for Expeditionary Learning, is a fully-credentialed EL Education school The EL Education model engages students through high-level tasks and active roles in the classroom, nurturing critical thinking, inquiry and real-life problem solving � Our teachers foster students’ growth in our habits of learning to support students in their social and emotional development, a spirit of “crew, not passengers,” and trust in and out of the classroom Our literacy curriculum engages students in projects, connecting them to realworld audiences and empowering them to care and contribute to the world around them Learn more about our work on our website We offer fee-based Discovery Link programming and enrichments through ELCS

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English

• ECE-4 English

• Kindergarten English

• Blended Learning

• Expeditionary Learning

• Gifted and Talented

• Project-Based Learning

• Service Learning

• Adapted Physical Education

• Visual Arts

• ELCSports

• Gardening

• Personalized Learning

• PE

• Student Leadership

• Technology

• MultiIntensive Severe Center-Based Program

• Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL:

Brian Clark

720-424-9170

3635 Quivas St.

Northwest Middle School Enrollment Zone for 6 to 8

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

PRINCIPAL:

Emily Volkert

720-424-8900

4665 Raleigh St. Innovation School Northwest Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Sheldon Reynolds

720-424-6800

1150 Lipan St.

Innovation School

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Ted Thompson, Collaborative Director

720-424-8810

1580 Julian St.

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT AT GREENLEE

WEBSITE: ctd.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

The Center for Talent Development provides a rigorous, standardsbased instruction model based on Gifted and Talented practice and pedagogy� At CTD, we look at multiple measures beyond the state’s criteria for GT for our Talent Development identification (GT/D) process � The measurements we use include 75th percentile on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test; at or above average on CMAS state testing for grades 3 to 5; at or above average on assessments for math and literacy; teacher recommendations; and the Kingore Observation Inventory

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Academic Club or Competition • Arts or Music Club • Student Leadership

CHELTENHAM

WEBSITE: cheltenham.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Cheltenham Elementary, we are in the business of uncovering the superpowers that live in the hearts of our children We empower our superheroes with the academic skills and social intelligence to excel in college, career and life� Our six core values – compassion, curiosity, collaboration, courage, creativity and community – guide all that we do at Cheltenham�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Project-Based Learning • Academic Club or Competition • Digital Media Arts • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Music • PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper • Student Leadership • Technology • Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

COLFAX

WEBSITE: colfax.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Colfax, our mission is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society� We believe that providing an environment of high expectations and joy creates a strong foundation of academic and social-emotional success for all students

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish

• Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Gifted and Talented • Visual Arts • Native American Student Support Program • Music • Technology

PRINCIPAL:

Liliana Melendez

720-424-8300

4540 W. 10th Ave.

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

COWELL

WEBSITE: cowell.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Cowell, we collaborate with our students, families, district and community to uphold shared values that will empower and inspire students to become lifelong learners � Cowell is a safe, respectful community that fosters excitement for learning and holds high expectations for all who enter our doors

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Spanish • Native American Student Support Program • ELCSports

EAGLETON

WEBSITE: eagleton.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Eagleton is a neighborhood school located in northwest Denver We offer two full-day ECE classes and two full-day kindergarten classes through fifth-grade. Our staff is committed to standards-based rigorous instruction while providing a joyful learning environment We offer free Discovery Link programming as well as various clubs and sports programming

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

EDISON

WEBSITE: edison.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Edison is committed to being a collaborative learning community where rigorous academics and character education ensure the development of the whole child� We design learning experiences to meet the unique learning needs of each student so that all of our children develop 21st Century skills � We celebrate curiosity and creativity in the development of life-long learners

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Music • PE • Technology • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Janine Dillabaugh

720-424-7930

880 Hooker St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Sally Whitelock

720-424-7780

3350 Quitman St.

Northwest Elementary Enrollment Zone

Before-School Program

Program

PRINCIPAL:

Aime Cano

720-464-3550

3752 Tennyson St. Charter School

Northwest Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREP BERKELEY

WEBSITE: rockymountainprep.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley is a joyful, rigorous learning community at the Tennyson Campus, where students work hard and have fun� Guided by dedicated faculty, students engage in a research-based curriculum in classrooms filled with singing, cheering, and celebrations RMP Berkeley provides personal Chromebooks, academic and sel support, plus enrichments along with after-school programs, a family resource center and special education services

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • STEM • Music • PE

TREVISTA AT HORACE MANN

WEBSITE: trevista.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Trevista is an educational community dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for students, families and staff. With love and high expectations, Trevista ensures that every student enjoys a school experience tailored to their individual physical, social/emotional and academic needs. Alongside its traditional elementary, Trevista offers a Dual Language Spanish Immersion program as well as enrichment opportunities in music, arts and sports A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish

• ECE-4 English and Spanish

•

PRINCIPAL:

Jessica Mullins

720-423-9800

4130 Navajo St.

Innovation School

Northwest Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Gifted and Talented • Choir

• Spanish • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Music • PE

VALDEZ

WEBSITE: valdez.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Valdez, our strong dual-language program helps students of all backgrounds realize their full potential by becoming bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish, exploring and celebrating diverse cultures and heritages and advancing achievement in all academic areas. We offer fee-based Discovery Link programming. A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish •

Kindergarten Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Choir • Fine Arts • Spanish

• Visual Arts

Center-Based Program

• ELCSports

• Multi-Intensive Autism

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

PRINCIPAL:

Jessica Buckley

720-424-3310

2525 W. 29th Ave.

Innovation School

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

SOUTHEAST

Asbury

Bradley International School

Bromwell

Carson

Cory

Creativity Challenge

Community

Denver Green School

Southeast

Denver Language School

— Whiteman Campus

Ellis

Highline Academy

Southeast

Holm

Joe Shoemaker

Lincoln

Lowry

McKinley-Thatcher

McMeen

Place Bridge Academy

Rocky Mountain Prep

Creekside

Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

Samuels

Slavens

Southmoor

Steck

Steele

Stephen Knight Center for Early Education

University Park

ASBURY

WEBSITE: asbury.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Asbury is a small, community school in the heart of the University of Denver neighborhood. Asbury offers a standards-based curriculum and engages students through project-based learning, technology, music, and visual arts. Highly qualified teachers focus on engaging and targeting a personalized experience for all students � Our goal is to see every child succeed

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • Adapted Physical Education • Gardening • Music • Personalized Learning • PE • Sports Clubs • Student Leadership • Technology • Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program

BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

WEBSITE: bradley.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Bradley International School is a National Blue Ribbon award-winning school for exemplary high academic performance We strive to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young students who have a sense of community, a respect for diversity and a love of learning

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Gifted and Talented • Spanish • International Baccalaureate • Community Service Club or Organization

• Music • PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper • Student Leadership • Technology • Affective Needs Center-Based Program • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Jeanna Doung

720-424-9750

1320 E. Asbury Ave.

Southwest/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Kimberly Ulery

720-424-9468

3051 S. Elm St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Valecia von Weise

720-424-9330

2500 E. Fourth Ave.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

PRINCIPAL:

Mirriah Elliott

720-424-9090

5420 E. First Ave.

Central East Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

BROMWELL

WEBSITE: bromwell.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Bromwell teachers, staff and community believe in order for children to be successful, we need to consistently provide a safe, loving, supportive, respectful, positive, welcoming, inclusive, nurturing environment � We believe in excellence for ALL students � We create this excellence by meeting the academic and social emotional needs of ALL students

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Music • PE • Student Leadership

CARSON

WEBSITE: carson.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

As Carson Cougars, we aim to embody the Denver Public School’s vision of creating joyful, rigorous and personalized classrooms � Carson is proudly defined by our broader community, who collaboratively strives to support the social-emotional wellbeing, academic growth and excellence of our students

PROGRAMS:

Gifted and Talented • Visual Arts • Community Service Club or Organization • ELCSports • Student Leadership

CORY

WEBSITE: cory.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: 1 to 5

Cory Elementary is a neighborhood school and magnet site for Highly Gifted and Talented students, serving first through fifth grade. Education for students ages 3 to 5 and kindergarten is available at the Stephen Knight Center for Early Education campus � We emphasize lifelong learning and foster a positive school culture through our Cory Creed Our parent community is actively involved For information on enrolling in a highly gifted magnet program, see page 14�

PROGRAMS:

Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Visual Arts • Highly Gifted and Talented • Music • PE • Technology

CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMMUNITY

WEBSITE: c3.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Creativity Challenge Community (C3) supports kids’ passion for discovery by taking the time to explore individual interests and by forging community partnerships that make the world our classroom All C3 students learn essential content knowledge while developing the creative-thinking skills they need to thrive in a 21st century global economy. We offer fee-based Discovery Link programming and enrichments by ELCS �

PROGRAMS:

Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Academic Club or Competition • Visual Arts • ELCSports • PE

PRINCIPAL: Joan Wieser

720-424-8380

1550 S. Steele St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Brent Applebaum

720-424-0630

1551 S. Monroe St.

Innovation School

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPALS:

Jose Piza, Prudence Daniels, and Jessica Krichbaum

720-424-7480

6700 E. Virginia Ave.

Innovation School

Central East Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI, ESL

PRINCIPAL: Annie Trujillo

DLS Whiteman Campus (K-4)

303-557-0852 451 Newport St.

DLS Gilpin Campus (5-8) 303-777-0544

2949 California St. Charter School

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Spanish & Mandarin Immersion

DENVER GREEN SCHOOL SOUTHEAST

WEBSITE: denvergreenschool.com GRADES SERVED: K to 8

Denver Green School Southeast is a neighborhood innovation school and one of the few DPS schools dedicated to sustainability� School leadership is distributed amongst partners, teachers and when possible, students and community members �

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • Adapted Physical Education • Drama • Fine Arts • Visual Arts • Band • Music • PE • Multi-Intensive Autism CenterBased Program

DENVER LANGUAGE SCHOOL — WHITEMAN CAMPUS

WEBSITE: denverlanguageschool.org GRADES SERVED: K to 4

The Denver Language School goal is to achieve academic excellence and intercultural competence through language immersion education� A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten Spanish • Kindergarten Chinese • CompetencyBased Learning • Gifted and Talented • International Focus • Service Learning • STEM • Academic Club or Competition • Drama • Drawing • Fine Arts • Mandarin • Spanish • Visual Arts • Concurrent Enrollment • Acting • Music • Musical Theatre • Personalized Learning • PE

Denver Language School - Gilpin Campus begins in fifth-grade. Find more information in the DPS Enrollment Guide for middle and high schools �

ELLIS

WEBSITE: ellis.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Ellis Elementary is a Transitional Native Language Instruction, neighborhood school that serves grades ECE-3 through fifth-grade.

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Fine Arts • Spanish • Visual Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Gardening • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

HIGHLINE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST

WEBSITE: highlineacademy.org GRADES SERVED: K to 8

Highline Academy Charter Schools exist to foster a diverse and equitable community of youth and adults striving together for academic, personal and civic excellence

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Blended Learning • Gifted and Talented Service Learning • Spanish • Visual Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Cross Country (Girls) • Cross Country (Boys) Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • Painting • Photography • PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) Social Clubs • Student Leadership • Track and Field (Boys) • Track and Field (Girls) • Volleyball (Girls) • Volleyball (Co-ed)

PRINCIPAL: Jamie Roybal

720-424-7700

1651 S. Dahlia St.

Program

MLE Services: ESL, TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Sarah Verni-Lau

303-759-7808

2170 S. Dahlia St. Charter School

or Dress Code Before-School Program

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

April Jones

720-424-6350

3185 S. Willow Court

Far Southeast Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Southeast Enrollment Zone

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL, TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Christine Fleming

720-423-9333

3333 S. Havana St.

Innovation School

Far Southeast Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Southeast Enrollment Zone

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI, ESL

HOLM

WEBSITE: holm.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Holm Elementary School is an exemplary elementary school that provides a quality, rigorous educational experience by ensuring that historical inequity patterns are broken through using culturally responsive teaching practices and data-informed instruction� We will maintain a high level of ethics, teamwork and professionalism while demonstrating a caring attitude toward all stakeholders

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • PE • Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program

JOE SHOEMAKER

WEBSITE: shoemaker.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

The mission of Joe Shoemaker School is to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal excellence, experience joy in learning and use their individual and collective talents and passions to become effective learners and ethical citizens who contribute to a better world

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Expeditionary Learning • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • Service Learning • Environmental Science • Music • PE • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

LINCOLN

WEBSITE: lincoln.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 6

Lincoln Elementary and Montessori School is located in the West Washington Park neighborhood. We offer two learning options: traditional elementary and Montessori ECE through sixth-grade� Lincoln fosters curious, confident and joyful students prepared to reach their highest achievements and full potential� Lincoln Elementary and Montessori is an inclusive and highly collaborative school that provides exceptional academic and social-emotional programming

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Montessori • Project-Based Learning • Academic Club or Competition • Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture • Drama • Visual Arts • Acting • Gardening • Music • PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper • Student Leadership

LOWRY

WEBSITE: lowry.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

The Lowry Elementary mission is to foster a joyful school family that is committed to authentic belonging and personal excellence in our diverse global community� Our vision is to nurture unstoppable learners who embrace inclusion and achieve their full potential

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Music • PE • Student Leadership • Affective Needs Center-Based Program • Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Shelley Dulsky

720-424-5990

710 S. Pennsylvania St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

PRINCIPAL: Dr. Annie Larkin

720-424-5910

8001 E. Cedar Ave.

Central East Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Sonia Geerdes

720-424-5600

1230 S. Grant St.

Southwest/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Andria Hinman

720-424-5520

1000 S. Holly St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

MCKINLEY-THATCHER

WEBSITE: mckinleythatcher.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

McKinley-Thatcher inspires authentic, joyful learners who are ready to explore the world Students achieve academic excellence supported by teachers and staff who create 21st century learning environments and foster social and emotional development

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • STEM • Drama • Visual Arts • ELCSports • PE • Cross-Categorical Center-Based Program

MCMEEN

WEBSITE: mcmeen.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

McMeen is a school of excellence where everyone is safe, respected and celebrated We focus on supporting students’ academic, linguistic and social-emotional growth� Serving a diverse community, we take pride in learning from one another and celebrating our differences. Our dual-language strand enables students to learn in English and Spanish, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • International Focus • Spanish • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Music • PE • Student Leadership • Technology

PLACE BRIDGE ACADEMY

WEBSITE: place.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 8

Place Bridge Academy is proud to be one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse schools in the country PBA serves as a magnet school to provide programming for refugee and newcomer students as well as students that live in our boundary�

Our Mission: PBA exists to support the social, emotional, linguistic and educational needs of the whole child to create lifelong learners and cultivate a world-view in a diverse American society�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish

• Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • International Focus • STEM • Baseball (Boys)

• Basketball (Boys)

• Basketball (Girls)

• Cross Country (Girls)

• Cross Country (Boys)

• Football (Boys)

• PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper

• Soccer (Boys)

• Soccer (Girls) • Softball (Girls)

• Student Leadership

• Technology • Volleyball (Girls)

• Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program

• Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREP CREEKSIDE

WEBSITE: rockymountainprep.org/schools/creekside

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside we welcome, challenge and support each of our students with kindness and respect We pride ourselves on creating strong family and community partnerships, and hiring responsive educators so that all of our students are receiving personalized learning and feeling joy and curiosity every day at school. RMP students and staff work hard to uphold our core PEAK values on a daily basis

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Visual Arts • Music • Painting • PE • Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Nadia Madan-Morrow

720-424-0960

7125 Cherry Creek North Drive

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL, TNLI, Newcomer Center (grades 1-8)

School-Based Health Center

PRINCIPAL: Grace Han

720-863-8920

7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, Bldg. 3-300

Charter School

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Chad Burns

303-759-2076

1700 S. Holly St.

Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) School

Before-School Program

Lunch

After-School Program

PRINCIPAL:

Cesar Rivera

720-424-4450

3985 S. Vincennes Court

Far Southeast Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Southeast Enrollment Zone

Before-School Program

Breakfast

Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI, ESL

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING

WEBSITE: rmsel.org GRADES SERVED: K to 12

The mission of the Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is to empower students and staff to be learners, critical thinkers, citizens and explorers engaged in and inspired by the real world� A public school of choice, RMSEL operates in partnership with five Denver-area school districts and two nonprofit organizations (Outward Bound and the Public Education and Business Coalition) actively involved in the renewal of public education The school does not participate in the SchoolChoice process� Please contact the school directly for enrollment information

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • AVID • Concurrent Enrollment • Internship Opportunities • PE • Spanish • Arts or Music Club • Yearbook or Newspaper • Social Clubs • Student Leadership

SAMUELS

WEBSITE: samuels.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Samuels Elementary, we inspire each child to pursue limitless opportunities that will launch him, her or them to make a once unimaginable impact on our world In order to further prepare students for the future, we partnered with Campos EPC to create our STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology and Math) Lab� At Samuels we are focused on the wellbeing of every student with a variety of supports available for children and families �

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • STEM • Academic Club or Competition • Ceramics • Community Service Club or Organization • Choir • Music • PE • Robotics • School Yearbook or Newspaper, Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Social Clubs • Student Leadership • Technology

SLAVENS

WEBSITE: slavens.org GRADES SERVED: K to 8

At Slavens School we provide a rich academic experience that builds a foundation for every student to become a compassionate, ethical and productive global citizen�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • STEM • Academic Club or Competition • Spanish • Visual Arts • Band • Baseball (Boys) • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Cross Country (Girls) • Cross Country (Boys) • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Modern Band • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Softball (Girls) • Volleyball (Girls) • Volleyball (Boys)

SOUTHMOOR

WEBSITE: southmoor.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 to 5

Southmoor Elementary School is a vibrant educational community located in southeast Denver. It offers a comprehensive academic program that integrates meaningful content across core subjects with focus on global competence� We place a strong emphasis on opportunities ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded education that nurtures both their academic and creative talents, mindset, skillset and agencies for global learning�

PROGRAMS: International Focus • Personalized Learning

PRINCIPAL: Darcie Forde

720-424-4150

3000 S. Clayton St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Jonell Pineda

720-424-3930

3755 S. Magnolia Way

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Ron Salazar

720-424-3870

450 Albion St.

Central East Elementary Enrollment Zone

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Marti Rosenberg

720-424-3720

320 S. Marion Parkway

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

STECK

WEBSITE: steck.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-4 TO 5

Steck Elementary is a highly rated neighborhood school that nurtures academic excellence, social and emotional growth, and a strong sense of community� Teachers are content experts in one of these core subjects: math, science, social studies or literacy� Using a platooning instructional model, students receive instruction from specialized teachers in second through fifth grade. Full-day Early Childhood Education and kindergarten are available�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Drama • Student Leadership

STEELE

WEBSITE: steele.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Welcome to Steele Elementary!

Steele Elementary is an inclusive community of students, educators, and families, who prioritize student agency–providing students experiences that enrich and foster every child to find their love of learning � We prepare students for the world beyond Steele Elementary by providing rigorous academic instruction and enriching, diverse experiences to meet 21st century challenges �

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten English • Competency-Based Learning • Expeditionary Learning • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • Service Learning • STEM • Choir • Drama • Visual Arts • Gardening • Music • Student Leadership

STEPHEN KNIGHT CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION

WEBSITE: skcee.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to K

Stephen Knight Center for Early Education (SKCEE) is dedicated to serving preschool and kindergarten students in an environment designed exclusively for the youngest learners �

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Highly Gifted and Talented • Visual Arts • Music • PE • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

UNIVERSITY PARK

WEBSITE: uparkelementary.org GRADES SERVED: K to 5

We are community of mighty thinkers and doers! We embrace The UPark Way ensuring equitable access for all, nurturing the whole child and empowering students to reach their full potential!

PROGRAMS:

Gifted and Talented • Drama • Fine Arts • Visual Arts • Band • Music • Painting • Affective Needs Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Shelley Boberschmidt

720-424-6500

3245 E. Exposition Ave.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Eric Atonna

720-424-3410

2300 S. St. Paul St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

SOUTHWEST

Barnum

CMS Community School

College View

Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont

Denison Montessori

Doull

Force

Godsman

Goldrick

Grant Ranch

Gust

Johnson

Kaiser

KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary

Knapp

Munroe

Newlon

Pascual LeDoux Academy

Rocky Mountain Prep

Ruby Hill

Rocky Mountain Prep

Southwest

Sabin World

Traylor Academy

Valverde

BARNUM

WEBSITE: barnum.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Our mission at Barnum is to provide equitable and rigorous learning experiences by developing a diverse, safe and welcoming environment where every learner thrives � We create opportunities for biliteracy, we set high expectations, and we cultivate joyful classrooms � As a community, we are fully committed to be the change! A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • ELCSports • Flag Football (Co-ed) • PE

PRINCIPAL: Gelmarie Ortiz-Nieves

720-424-9590 85 Hooker St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language, TNLI, ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Vany Miramontes Marquez

720-424-4300

1300 S. Lowell Blvd.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

PRINCIPAL:

Joey Denoncourt

720-424-8660

2675 S. Decatur St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

CMS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WEBSITE: cmscommunityschool.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: K to 6

CMS Community school aims to maintain the highest social and academic standards for all of our students � In doing so, it is essential that we become an integrated community working together toward a common goal As a school that values bilingualism and multiculturalism, we are creating a place where each of our students can foster their native language while developing additional skills in a second language�

PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Spanish • ELCSports • Music • PE

COLLEGE VIEW

WEBSITE: collegeview.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE to 5

College View Mission -- College View is a caring, collaborative community, balancing love and high expectations � We welcome and empower all identities and support every student to build on to their academic, linguistic and social-emotional skills � Our fun and safe environment provides opportunities for all to explore, take risks and thrive� College View Vision -- Activate Your YOU!

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish

• ECE-4 English and Spanish •

Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Montessori • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Academic Club or Competition • Adapted Physical Education • Comprehensive Health • Visual Arts • Dance Styles and Genres • Music • Personalized Learning • PE • School Yearbook or Newspaper

• Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs • Student Leadership • Technology

• Affective Needs Center-Based Program

DCIS AT FAIRMONT

WEBSITE: dcisfairmont.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) at Fairmont is an international school and a dual language immersion elementary school� We focus on growing not only the academic skills but also the social-emotional and global perspectives of our students � We value diversity, multiculturalism, multilingualism and mindfulness A language assessment may be needed for new student enrollment� Please contact the school to learn more

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Expeditionary Learning • Gifted and Talented • International Focus • Project-Based Learning • Service Learning • Spanish • Visual Arts • Native American Student Support Program

• Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls)

• Community Service Club or Organization • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • PE

• School Yearbook or Newspaper • Soccer (Boys)

• Soccer (Girls) • Sports Clubs • Swimming (Boys) • Swimming (Girls) • Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

DENISON MONTESSORI

WEBSITE: denison.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 6

Denison Montessori has deep roots in the community� For over 30 years, we have been providing authentic Montessori education to ethnically, culturally and socioeconomically diverse students in Denver Public Schools � Denison is one of the only Montessori schools in Colorado to be part of a public-school system, thereby making highquality Montessori education accessible to all families �

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English

• Gifted and Talented

• Montessori • STEM

• Ceramics • Drawing • Environmental Science • Visual Arts

• ELCSports • Gardening • Music • Painting • PE

• Robotics

• Student Leadership

PRINCIPAL: Cesar Sanchez

720-424-7620

520 W. Third Ave.

Innovation School

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

After-School Program

MLE Services: Dual Language

PRINCIPAL: Natalie Fickes

720-424-8080

1821 S. Yates St.

Before-School Program

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Jo Carrigan

DOULL

WEBSITE: doull.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Doull Elementary, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student is empowered to reach their fullest potential� Guided by our school motto, “Choose Kindness,” we cultivate a community grounded in empathy, gratitude, flexibility, resilience, optimism and persistence.

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • Service Learning • Adapted Physical Education • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

FORCE

WEBSITE: force.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Force is rated green on the School Performance Framework We serve ECE to fifth-grade students. We are a traditional neighborhood school that offers instruction in Spanish for students speaking Spanish as their first language. Each grade level has an English and a Spanish class � The Force community ensures the education of the whole child, allowing them to thrive in a global world

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented Music • Affective Needs Center-Based Program

GODSMAN

WEBSITE: godsman.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Godsman, we are committed to preparing our students with excellence, ensuring they have the academic and social-emotional skills to succeed in life� We are not just a school; we are a family and a community, dedicated to taking care of and supporting each other to be the best versions of ourselves We have ECE-3 and ECE-4 full-day along with kindergarten through fifth-grade. We have programing in Spanish and English

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Music • PE

PRINCIPAL: Valerie Burke

720-424-7400

1550 S. Wolff St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Joana Gutierrez Ocampo

720-424-7060

2120 W. Arkansas Ave.

Innovation School

Southwest/Central Elementary Enrollment Zone

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Taryn Rawson

720-424-6980

1050 S. Zuni St.

Innovation School

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

GOLDRICK

WEBSITE: goldrick.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Goldrick Elementary is a bilingual, neighborhood elementary school serving students from three-years-old through fifth-grade. We support our students to be kind to one another, demonstrate values of effort and kindness, and we collaborate closely with families. As of 2024, we have some of the highest reading scores in DPS, and have lots of extra support for students who need more time and practice to learn to read�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Montessori • Spanish • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Megan Bohanan (Interim)

720-424-6880

5400 S. Jay Circle

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

GRANT RANCH

WEBSITE: grantranch.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 8

Grant Ranch ECE-8 School is a loving community of lifelong learners where everyone thrives Our mission is to create an inclusive learning environment, rooted in love and belonging, where students, families, staff, and community members are all valued. Our success is measured collectively in emotional well-being, social skills, and academic growth� As lifelong learners, we emphasize self-identity, reflection and leadership.

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Gifted and Talented • Project-Based Learning • STEM • Choir • Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture • Comprehensive Health • Digital Media Arts • Drawing • Environmental Science • Visual Arts • Band • Baseball (Boys) • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Cross Country (Girls) • Cross Country (Boys) • Dance Technique • ELCSports • Fitness • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Football (Boys)

• Lifetime Activities • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Social Clubs • Softball (Girls) • Track and Field (Boys) • Track and Field (Girls) • Volleyball (Girls)

GUST

WEBSITE: gust.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Gust, all students succeed through an intentionally designed academic experience Communication, strong SEL and academic instruction and a clear focus on equity set the foundation for all Gust students to be successful in the classroom and beyond� For information on enrolling in a highly-gifted magnet program, see page 14�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Gifted and Talented • Service Learning

• STEM • Animation • Choir • Comprehensive Health

• Digital Media Arts

• Drama • Drawing • Fine Arts

• Visual Arts • Highly Gifted and Talented • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • ELCSports • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Social Clubs • Volleyball (Co-ed) • Affective Needs Center-Based Program

JOHNSON

WEBSITE: johnson.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Johnson delivers a culturally responsive instructional model with a strong focus on social-emotional learning to fulfill our mission of growing advocates for our community and our world� We provide free after-school care to all students K-5 on-site� We are the home of the Southwest Community Hub, providing services to support the social, physical and academic needs of adults in our community so all our learners can thrive and grow

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • ProjectBased Learning • Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture • Music • PE

PRINCIPAL: Kathleen Marucheau

720-424-6560

3440 W. Yale Ave.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Elliott Lepert

720-424-6290

1850 S. Irving St.

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL: Laura Vasta

720-424-6210

4500 S. Quitman St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL: Darby West

720-452-2572

3400 W. Nevada Place

Charter School

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

MLE Services: ESL, Dual Language

KAISER

WEBSITE : kaiser.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Kaiser Elementary serves Bowmar Heights and surrounding neighborhoods with a traditional curriculum and rigorous academic environment � Our full-day ECE-3, ECE-4 and kindergarten programs are platforms for continued achievement and learning Kaiser provides library enrichment, music, physical education, afterschool daycare, a variety of clubs, and participates in the DPS Shakespeare Festival�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Competency-Based Learning • Gifted and Talented • ELCSports • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • PE • Robotics • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ELEMENTARY

WEBSITE: kippcolorado.org/our-schools/kipp-sunshine-peak-elementary GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 4

Founded in 2018, KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary is the only charter school in Southwest Denver offering a dual language education model� Our inclusive approach fosters relationships across cultures and ensures personalized support for all students � Our vision is driven by our five values: Love, Honor, Curiosity, Activism and Growth.

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Dance Technique

KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sunshine Peak Academy Middle School begins in fifth-grade. Find more information in the DPS Great Schools Enrollment Guide for middle and high schools

KNAPP

WEBSITE: knapp.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Knapp Elementary is located in the bilingual Westwood community� Since 1952, we have educated and nurtured generations, becoming a legacy institution interwoven within the community’s fabric � We ensure our students build a strong foundation providing research based curriculum delivered by dedicated teachers Knapp provides enrichment opportunities through art, music, and physical education as well as social emotional learning

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish •

Kindergarten English and Spanish • Blended Learning • Gifted and Talented • Choir • Visual Arts • ELCSports • Music • PE •

Cross-Categorical Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Jessica Lujan

720-424-6130

500 S. Utica St. Uniform or Dress Code

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Cristhina Shaikh

720-424-5230 3440 W. Virginia Ave.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast

Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

MUNROE

WEBSITE: munroe.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

At Munroe Elementary, we’re dedicated to supporting the unique learning and social-emotional needs of all our students Situated in the vibrant Westwood neighborhood of Southwest Denver, we take pride in serving a diverse population� Our teachers and parents collaborate closely to foster academic excellence and build a thriving school community� Together, we strive for success and growth in our student’s educational journey

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • STEM • Comprehensive Health • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • ELCSports • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Gardening • Music • PE • Robotics • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

NEWLON

WEBSITE: newlon.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Newlon’s values are HARMONY, PERSEVERANCE, EMPOWERMENT, EMPATHY, JOY and CURIOSITY� We live these values in our relationships and in our work together

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • PE

PASCUAL LEDOUX ACADEMY

WEBSITE: pascualledoux.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 TO ECE-4

Pascual LeDoux Academy is a center for Early Childhood Education in Southwest Denver Both the curriculum and learning environment are specifically designed and tailored for young learners. We’re proud of our Tools of the Mind curriculum, which is comprehensive and aligned to early-learning standards and creates a creative and fun learning environment that supports students with their social emotional growth alongside academics

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Music • PE • Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL: Robert Beam

720-424-5150

361 Vrain St.

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI, Newcomer Center (grades 1-5)

PRINCIPAL: Sara Snyder-Poole

720-423-9240

1055 S. Hazel Court Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Lora Roberts

720-460-2800

2626 W. Evans Ave.

Charter School

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

PRINCIPAL:

Jordan Simpson

720-863-8920

911 S. Hazel Court

Charter School

Uniform or Dress Code

Before-School Program Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: ESL

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREP RUBY HILL

WEBSITE: rockymountainprep.org

GRADES SERVED: K to 5

Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill is a joyful, rigorous learning community, where students work hard and have fun Guided by dedicated faculty, students follow a research-based curriculum in classrooms filled with singing, cheering and celebrations. RMP Ruby Hill provides personal Chromebooks, academic and social-emotional support, plus enriching art, music, and PE lessons, along with robust after-school programs and family support services

PROGRAMS:

Gifted and Talented • Music • PE • Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREP SOUTHWEST

WEBSITE: rockymountainprep.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is focused on rigor and love in both learning and character development We focus on preparing students for the next step in their educational path and strengthening our community by working in partnership with one another� Our school is guided by our “PEAK” values: Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure and Kindness �

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English • ECE-4 English • Kindergarten English • Blended Learning • Gifted and Talented • STEM • Spanish • Gardening • Sports Clubs

SABIN WORLD

WEBSITE: sabin.dpsk12.org

GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Our mission at Sabin World Elementary School is to create a safe and joyful community for students to build an understanding of their core values, learn about the world around them and develop the skills necessary to be successful global citizens �

The Sabin community is committed to fostering life-long learners who engage in real-world problems and are empowered to take action and create change in our world�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-4 English and Spanish • ECE-3 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish

• Spanish

• Visual Arts

•

International Baccalaureate

• Band

• ELCSports • Music •

PRINCIPAL: Kirsten Frassanito

720-424-4520

3050 S. Vrain St.

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Before-School Program

Breakfast Lunch After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PE

• Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program • Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program

PRINCIPAL:

Jennifer Norris

720-424-3480

2900 S. Ivan Way

Transportation: Standard Bus Routes

Breakfast Lunch

Before-School Program

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

PRINCIPAL:

Emily Reilly

720-424-3250

2030 W. Alameda Ave.

Innovation School

Uniform or Dress Code

Breakfast Lunch

After-School Program

MLE Services: TNLI

TRAYLOR ACADEMY

WEBSITE: traylor.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Traylor strives to be an inclusive community school centered on kindness and respect � We believe that we are better together than we are apart from each other� Traylor is a neighborhood small TNLI school in Bear Valley. We offer increased mental health support, ensure grade level standards in each classroom, and make decisions to reflect an equity-centered mindset. We offer free Discovery Link programming and enrichments for grades K-5�

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English • Academic Club or Competition • Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture • Digital Media Arts • Drama • Visual Arts • Acting • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Cross Country (Girls) • ELCSports • Music • PE • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Spirit (Co-ed) • Sports Clubs • Student Leadership

VALVERDE

WEBSITE: valverde.dpsk12.org GRADES SERVED: ECE-3 to 5

Valverde Elementary School has been a community staple for 101 years! We support our students with LOVE and HIGH EXPECTATIONS! Our phenomenal staff focuses on the whole child to develop students socially-emotionally as well as academically� We provide a strong biliteracy program for native Spanish speakers and emphasize the importance of empathy and cross-cultural understanding � We are proud to say that our students and families love it here!

PROGRAMS:

ECE-3 English and Spanish • ECE-4 English and Spanish • Kindergarten English and Spanish • Gifted and Talented • Adapted Physical Education • Drama • Spanish • Visual Arts • Basketball (Boys) • Basketball (Girls) • Dance Technique • Flag Football (Co-ed) • Music • School Yearbook or Newspaper • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program

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