Guide to High School Options

Superintendent’s Message

Thank you for your unwavering support of St. Vrain Valley Schools. Your outstanding dedication to the well-being and success of our students, teachers, staff, and schools is a testament to our incredible community. Among our many high-quality programs, we are very proud of the outstanding portfolio of instructional options available across our high schools.

Our many high school options include instructional focus academies in aerospace and engineering, biomedical sciences, business, energy, medical and biosciences, leadership, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and visual and performing arts. Other excellent instructional programs across St. Vrain include honors courses, Advanced Placement and AP Capstone™ courses, International Baccalaureate, CU Succeed Gold and Silver, P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), our St. Vrain Virtual Online High School, LaunchED Virtual Academy, the Innovation Center, and the Career Elevation and Technology Center which offers eight high-quality Career and Technical Education programs.

This is a very exciting time in our schools as we continue to ensure student success and a strong competitive advantage for a globalized 21st-century economy. St. Vrain Valley Schools’ college preparatory and high-quality instructional focus programs –delivered through rigorous courses and engaging activities – ensure that your student will receive a world-class high school education.

Take care, and as always, thank you for your continued support!

Don Haddad, Ed.D. Superintendent Twitter: @SVVSDSupt

Table of Contents

ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

St. Vrain Traditional High Schools

District Wide Centers

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*GLOBAL ACCELERATION CAMPUS (GAC)

Career Elevation & Technology Center

New Meridian High School

St. Vrain Virtual High School

Niwot High School

Silver Creek High School

Skyline High School

New Meridian High School

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St. Vrain Virtual Academy

LaunchED Virtual Academy

APEX Homeschool Program

Twin Peaks Charter Academy

The Guide to High School Options was produced in-house by St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Department of Communications, and is generously supported by:

ERIE

NIWOT

DACONO

FREDERICK

FIRESTONE

MEAD

LONGMONT

Silver Creek High School

Longmont High School

Niwot High School

Erie High School

Innovation Center GAC* Frederick High School

Skyline High School Mead High School

Lyons Middle Senior High School

Your School. Your Choice.

Open Enrollment Window:

Open Enrollment is an opportunity to request that your student attend a school of choice that falls outside of their attendance area. Students who do not live within district boundaries but want to attend a school in St. Vrain need to complete the Open Enrollment form.

Open Enrollment is Online

• No waiting in line.

• Apply for multiple students from your computer, phone, or tablet without going to each school, and receive an emailed confirmation of receipt.

• Visit http://stvra.in/openenrollment to learn more and to apply to your school of choice. Charter schools may use a different process, please contact the school directly.

• Need assistance with technology or the online application? Please contact any school main office for support.

Contact any school in the district to schedule a tour or learn more about program offerings and opportunities for students.

The St. Vrain Advantage

We are providing current and future generations a strong competitive advantage so that all students can achieve success in a globalized world.

RIGOROUS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

St. Vrain’s graduation requirements consist of a three-pronged approach, designed to educate and prepare students to become well-rounded citizens who are prepared for success in the competitive global economy. Rigorous coursework and credit hours are a focus of St. Vrain’s graduation requirements. In order to graduate, students must complete the following three components before receiving a St. Vrain Valley Schools diploma:

high-quality high school focus programs

24.5 credits to graduate, among the most rigorous in Colorado

78% of St. Vrain secondary students are engaged in co-curricular activities

12 40+ career and technical education programs at the high school level business and industry partners who support student advancement graduation rate at our traditional high schools

90+ 93.2%

• Graduates will create and successfully complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). The ICAP will serve as their roadmap to graduation and postsecondary readiness.

• Graduates will be required to complete a minimum of 24.5 credits:

- English (4)

- Social Studies (3)

- Financial Literacy (0.5)

- Mathematics (3)

- Science (3)

- Physical Education (2)

- Practical Arts (0.5)

- Fine Arts (0.5)

- Health (0.5)

- General Electives (7.5)

• St. Vrain Valley students will also need to complete a Graduation Capstone, which consists of completion of the student’s ICAP and 0.5 credits in financial literacy coursework.

Rigorous Academic Preparation

EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

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

• AP Calculus

• AP Computer Science

• AP English Literature

• AP Spanish

• AP Statistics

• AP US Government & Politics

Additional* AP course offerings include:

• AP Art History: EHS, LHS, MHS

• AP Biology: EHS, FHS, LHS, LMSHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Chemistry: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Comparative Government: FHS, MHS, SCHS

• AP Drawing: LHS, MHS, SHS

• AP Human Geography: EHS, FHS, LHS, LMSHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP English Language & Composition: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP European History: EHS, FHS, LHS, SCHS

• AP Environmental Sciences: EHS, FHS, LHS, LMSHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS

• AP French: EHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Macroeconomics: EHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS

• AP Microeconomics: EHS, LHS, MHS

• AP Music Theory: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Physics: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Precalculus: SCHS

• AP Psychology: FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, NMHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Research: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Seminar: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP Studio Art: EHS, FHS, LHS, SCHS, SHS

• AP US History: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

*AP course offerings can vary across all schools and rotate each year at Lyons Middle Senior High School. This list is a

ADVANCED GLOBAL INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (AGILE)

The new AGILE telecommunications program allows students in any of our high schools to receive synchronous (live), real-time instruction from another high school in the district, expanding learning opportunities for students to curate their education.

Learn more at http://stvra.in/agile

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Available at all high schools, the Concurrent Enrollment program provides an opportunity for all high school students to earn both high school and college credit. This option is available to students who have completed a minimum of 11.5 credits toward graduation. Learn more at http://stvra.in/concurrent

PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (P-TECH)

P-TECH is a new model of education connecting high school, college, and the world of work through college and industry partnerships. It is a model that allows students to earn a high school diploma, as well as an associate degree at no cost to the student. Students begin the program in ninth grade and can complete it in four to six years. At Skyline High, students earn an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems from Front Range Community College. At Frederick High, students earn their Associate of General Studies with a focus on Biochemistry through Aims Community College. At Silver Creek High, students earn an Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from Front Range Community College. At Longmont High School, students earn an Associate of Arts in Business from Front Range Community College. Learn more at http://stvra.in/ptech

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

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

SEAL OF BILITERACY

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award that will appear on a student’s official transcript to certify to colleges and employers that they have demonstrated proficiency in multiple languages. The Seal of Biliteracy is available to any St. Vrain senior who has studied and attained proficient or higher in English and at least one other language. In today’s competitive job market and our multicultural community, the ability to speak, read, and write in more than one language will set a student apart from the crowd. Current foreign language offerings at our eight comprehensive high schools include:

• French: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

• Japanese: SCHS

• Mandarin Chinese: EHS, FHS, SCHS

• Spanish: EHS, FHS, LHS, LMSHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

Learn more at http://stvra.in/biliteracy

PATHWAYS TO TEACHING (P-TEACH)

The P-TEACH Program introduces St. Vrain high school students and classified staff to a career as an educator by offering a variety of concurrent enrollment courses. Students can earn up to 31 college credits through the University of Colorado Denver, as well as participate in a variety of enrichment activities such as field trips to the UC Denver School of Education and Human Development. Learn more at http://stvra.in/pteach

SCHOOL/PROGRAM

ACRONYM KEY

CU SUCCEED GOLD AND SILVER

Erie High, Frederick High, Mead High, Longmont High, and Skyline High offer college courses through the CU Succeed Program. The program provides students with the opportunity to take college courses during high school hours while simultaneously earning college credits through the University of Colorado Denver. Students take a qualifying course at a weighted grade and receive college credit at a fraction of the cost of most college courses.

HONORS COURSES

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

CSU ONLINE PARTNERSHIP

The Colorado State University Concurrent Enrollment Program is an opportunity for students at Lyons Middle Senior High to complete challenging college courses and earn college credit while in high school. Courses are taught by CSU faculty online, and students interact with them during their school day through an online learning management system. A high school teacher is present during online coursework to assist with questions and to guide the class.

• CETC: Career Elevation and Technology Center

• EHS: Erie High School

• IC: Innovation Center

• FHS: Frederick High School

• LHS: Longmont High School

• LMSHS: Lyons Middle Senior High School

• MHS: Mead High School

• NHS: Niwot High School

• NMHS: New Meridian High School

• SCHS: Silver Creek High School

• SHS: Skyline High School

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average, each graduating high school class has earned over 20,000 college credits, potentially saving families over $5 million in future tuition costs.

Focus Program Pathways

BY AREA OF INTEREST

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES

• Agrisciences: CETC

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, & COMMUNICATIONS

• Interior/Fashion Design: NHS

• Journalism and Broadcasting: EHS, IC

• Multimedia and Video/Audio Production: CETC, IC

• Virtual and Digital Design: IC

• Visual and Performing Arts: All Schools

• Visual and Performing Arts Academy: SHS

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

• Business: FHS, MHS, SCHS

• Entrepreneurship: IC

• High School of Business: LHS

• P-TECH in Business: LHS

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• International Baccalaureate: NHS

• Pathways to Teaching (P-Teach): IC

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

• Leadership Academy: SCHS

• District Student Senate: All Schools

HEALTH SCIENCES

• Athletic Training: CETC

• Biomedical Sciences Academy: FHS

• Bioscience and Neuroscience: IC

• EMT Certification: CETC

• Medical and BioScience Academy: LHS

• Medical/Clinical Assistant: CETC

• P-TECH in Biochemistry: FHS

• Nurse Aide: CETC

SCHOOL/PROGRAM

ACRONYM KEY

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

• Hospitality: MHS

• ProStart/Culinary Arts: CETC

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Artificial Intelligence: IC

• Computer Science: All Schools

• Cybersecurity: IC

• Information and Communication Technologies: IC

• P-TECH in Computer Information Systems: SHS

• P-TECH in Cybersecurity: SCHS

• Robotics: IC

• Virtual and Augmented Reality: IC

• EMT/Paramedic: CETC

• Police Academy: FHS

• Pre-Law: CETC

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY MANUFACTURING

• Advanced Manufacturing Academy: CETC

• Welding Fabrication: CETC

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

• Academy of Engineering and Aerospace: EHS

• Aeronautics: IC

• Bioscience and Data Science: IC

• Energy Academy: MHS

• Mobile Innovation Lab: IC

• Robotics: IC

• Science and Environmental Leadership: LMSHS

• STEM Academy: SHS

TRANSPORTATION

• Automotive Technology: CETC

• CETC: Career Elevation and Technology Center

• EHS: Erie High School

• IC: Innovation Center

• FHS: Frederick High School

• LHS: Longmont High School

• LMSHS: Lyons Middle Senior High School

• MHS: Mead High School

• NHS: Niwot High School

• SCHS: Silver Creek High School

• SHS: Skyline High School

SCAN TO LEARN

Engagement Opportunities

IN ADDITION TO ROBUST CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES AT EVERY SCHOOL, ST. VRAIN OFFERS NUMEROUS HIGH-QUALITY ATHLETICS AND ARTS PROGRAMS*

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Over the past several years, St. Vrain student athletes have brought home more team and individual state titles than any other school district in Colorado (as a percentage of enrollment). Athletic opportunities across all of St. Vrain’s eight comprehensive high schools include:

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Cheer

• Cross Country

• Football

• Softball

• Track

• Unified Basketball

• Unified Bowling

• Volleyball (Girls)

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS

Did you know that students who participate in music scored an average of 31 points higher on their SAT, and there is a strong relationship between student participation in the arts and higher GPAs and academic achievement? St. Vrain Valley Schools offers robust music, theater, and other performing arts opportunities across the district. Opportunities at all eight of our comprehensive high schools include:

• Choir, including Jazz/Show Choir

• Band, including Jazz Band

• Guitar

• Marching Band

• Theater

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS

St. Vrain Valley Schools offers many high-quality visual arts programs, with student artwork displayed every year during the districtwide art show. Coursework in the following mediums are offered at all eight of St. Vrain’s comprehensive high schools:

• 2D & 3D Art

• Ceramics

• Digital Art

• Drawing

• Painting

• Photography

• Wrestling (Boys)

If a sport is not offered at your home school, students can also compete on teams where the sport is offered, including:

• Dance: EHS, FHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS

• Golf: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

• Gymnastics: NHS

• Lacrosse (Boys): EHS

• Lacrosse (Girls): MHS

• Soccer: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

• Swimming (Boys): LHS, SCHS

• Swimming (Girls): FHS, EHS, LHS, SCHS, SHS

• Tennis: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

• Volleyball (Boys): NHS

Additional performing arts opportunities include:

• Color Guard: FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS

• Marching Band: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS

• Mariachi Band: FHS, LHS, NHS, SHS

• Music Theory: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS

• Music Technology: EHS, FHS, LHS, SCHS

• Orchestra: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS, SHS

• Percussion: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, SHS

• Piano: FHS, LHS, SCHS

• Steel Drum Band: LHS

• Rap Composition: MHS

• Technical Theater, EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SHS

• Unified Percussion: FHS, LHS, MHS, SCHS, SHS

Additional visual arts opportunities include:

• Animation: EHS, MHS

• Crafts: EHS, FHS, LHS, SCHS, SHS

• Graphic Design: FHS, LHS, MHS

• Metalwork: FHS, LHS, NHS, SHS

• Sculpture: EHS, LHS, NHS, SHS

• Video Production: EHS, FHS, LHS, MHS, NHS, SCHS

• Visual Journaling: FHS

*Programs offerings and course availability can vary each year.

Join the Innovation Center Community

Do you want to learn how to fly drones, save endangered species, prevent the next cyber attack, or build your own robot? The Innovation Center has opportunities like this (and so much more) available to all St. Vrain high school students. Learning at the Innovation Center is different from that in a traditional classroom and provides students with authentic opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges. In addition to rigorous extended learning and mentorship opportunities, students can also gain valuable experience through employment that focuses on designing and engineering technology solutions for industry and community partners.

CUTTING-EDGE PATHWAYS

• Students have access to eleven different divisions, focused on fast-growing career fields including aeronautics, artificial intelligence, bioscience, virtual and digital design, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, studio video production, information technologies, P-TEACH, robotics, and more.

• The Innovation Center offers over 50 courses aligned into pathways to postsecondary opportunities, with many offering concurrent enrollment and industry certifications.

• Recent courses include Ethical Hacking, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Pilot Ground School, Introduction to Game Design, Studio Film Production, Product Design, Applied Robotics, Intro to Augmented and Virtual Realities, 3D Modeling and Animation, and more.

WORK EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

• Students can apply to work at the Innovation Center as a Student Designer on an Innovation Center Project Team.

• Project teams work on authentic tasks provided by real clients and with the support of industry mentors.

• Recent projects include building an RV-12 airplane, developing virtual reality applications, flying drones for realtors, training artificial intelligence systems, and conducting field research to restore an endangered fish species.

• In addition to many industry credential opportunities, students can also earn badges in industry-recognized skills.

OPEN TO ALL ST. VRAIN STUDENTS

• During the school day, transportation is offered at all St. Vrain high schools for students who are enrolled in a course at the Innovation Center.

• In the Innovation Center’s state-of-the-art 55,000 square foot facility, students have access to many advanced technologies and resources, including professional flight simulators, outdoor UAV runway, 3D printing lab, metal and wood fabrication shops, professional video production studio, podcasting booth, fish tank for underwater robotics testing, makerspace, robotics lab, cutting-edge bioscience research equipment, AR/VR technologies, and more.

CAREER ELEVATION & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

WE ARE ELEVATING FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGH REAL-WORLD, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES.

Join the CETC Community

The Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC) has been the preeminent provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in St. Vrain Valley Schools for over 50 years, and is one of eight CTE centers in the state of Colorado. CETC offers state-of-the-art career and technical education programs aligned with St. Vrain’s rigorous graduation requirements, as well as postsecondary and workforce readiness competencies. Students gain valuable technical and workplace skills in addition to having the opportunity to earn multiple industry recognized certifications.

FUTURE READY & CAREER READY

• Students have access to eight different pathways, focused on fast-growing career fields including advanced manufacturing, agricultural sciences, automotive technology, health sciences, interactive media technology, culinary arts, pre-law, and welding and fabrication technologies.

• The CETC provides students a seamless transition to advance their education or employment goals through concurrent enrollment options with multiple postsecondary partner institutions.

• Recent courses have included Introduction to Law, Veterinary Science, Basic Pharmacology, Introduction to Sports Medicine, Engine Performance, Baking and Pastry, Manufacturing Engineering, and more.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

• Students have opportunities to participate in authentic work-based learning experiences such as job shadowing, clinical experiences, project teams, internships, and apprenticeships with local business and industry partners.

• The CETC offers over 35 industry credentials available across all pathways, including iCEV Veterinary Medical, Automotive Service Excellence Certifications, Fanuc Certified Robot Operator, Certified Nursing Assistant, First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, ACE Personal Trainer, OSHA 30-hour General Industry Certification, multiple aerospace-level electronics certifications, ServeSafe Food Manager, Certified SolidWorks Associate, American Welding Society Certifications, and more.

OPEN TO ALL ST. VRAIN STUDENTS

• During the school day, transportation is offered at all St. Vrain high schools for students who are enrolled in a course at the Career Elevation and Technology Center.

• The Carer Elevation and Technology Center’s high-quality facilities include: a full restaurant and commercial kitchen; greenhouse and small animal farm; advanced manufacturing technologies, such as computer numeric controlled mills and lathes; over 25 welding booths and nine automotive bays with state-of-the-art tools, machines, and equipment; an operating ambulance; a sports medicine and training lab; and much more.

ERIE HIGH SCHOOL

ERIE HIGH PROVIDES A RIGOROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE, ALONGSIDE AN OUTSTANDING AND SUPPORTIVE CULTURE. WE ARE THE TIGERS.

Join the Erie High School Community

Home to an AP Capstone program and an Academy of Engineering and Aerospace, Erie High provides a comprehensive selection of rigorous and enriching core subjects, electives, athletics, journalism, visual and performing arts, and leadership programs.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• In the past several years, Erie High School has ranked in the top 20% of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Public High Schools in America.

• Erie High is home to St. Vrain’s only Academy of Engineering and Aerospace, a four-year program with the option for students to pursue an engineering or aerospace pathway.

• Erie High School offers College Board’s AP Capstone™ Diploma program, with many students earning significant college credit through AP courses, the CU Succeed program, or other concurrent enrollment opportunities.

• STEM focus coursework includes AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, Introduction to Engineering, Introduction to Programming, Multimedia Design, VEX Robotics, and CAD.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Erie offers robust arts, co-curricular, and athletics programs with many students performing or competing at the state and national level.

• Students have received numerous state and national recognitions, including Boettcher Scholarships and National Merit Scholarship finalists, and have matriculated to Dartmouth, Embry-Riddle, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and other highly-selective universities and colleges.

• Home of the Erie Tiger Network, students have the opportunity to participate in a nationally recognized student broadcasting program, which can be viewed at erietigernetwork.com.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• Erie High provides a comprehensive selection of rigorous and enriching core subjects, electives, athletics, journalism, visual and performing arts, and leadership programs.

• The Erie High School Counseling Department provides students with a range of services to help them achieve their academic and personal goals, including academic planning, college and career planning, counseling services, tutoring information, and many other supports for advancing student well-being and developing skills for success beyond high school.

FREDERICK HIGH SCHOOL

BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION OF TRUST, HONOR, AND COMPASSION, WE LEARN, LEAD, AND SUCCEED.

WE ARE THE GOLDEN EAGLES.

Join the Frederick High School Community

Frederick High advances 21st-century learning through technology and student-focused instruction with the support of dedicated teachers and staff. These relationships foster a commitment to high expectations, rigor, and achievement in all pursuits.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• Home to the Biomedical Sciences Academy, which partners with Colorado State University to engage students in rigorous coursework in the rapidly expanding field of biomedical science.

• Frederick is home to a P-TECH program with a focus in Biochemistry, allowing students to earn an Associate of General Studies, as well as gain valuable work experience and mentorship from industry partners.

• Students can earn high school credit and up to 52 transferable college credits from the University of Colorado Denver, in addition to AP classes and courses through Front Range Community College and Aims Community College.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Frederick High offers robust arts, co-curricular, and athletics programs, with many students performing or competing at the state and national level.

• Students have access to a STEM program that features Interactive Media and Information Technology, with threads of study including Java Programming, Video Production, Digital Art, Graphic Design, and Music Technology.

• Frederick is home to strong performing arts programs that include eight different musical groups, and a robust theater department.

• Frederick offers an eighth to ninth grade transition program including ninth grade study hall, LINK program, and summer Jump Start program available at no cost to families.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• Frederick emphasizes rigorous academics while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships among students and staff, and programming dedicated to partnerships and student well-being.

• Students participate in an advisory program, allowing time to plan and prepare for postsecondary opportunities, connect with teachers weekly, and prepare an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).

• Frederick’s Sources of Strength social-emotional curriculum enhances climate and culture by promoting the strengths of each individual student.

Join the Longmont High School Community

Founded as Longmont’s original high school in 1901, Longmont High offers rigorous Advanced Placement coursework, Concurrent College

Enrollment partnerships, a unique Medical and BioScience Academy, the High School of Business program, and a P-TECH program.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• Longmont High students have the opportunity to earn college credit through one of the state’s largest selections of AP and CU Succeed courses.

• Home to the Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA), Longmont High prepares students for competitive postsecondary education programs in medicine, research, and allied health sciences.

• Students can enroll in the High School of Business™ Pathway Program, preparing students for college and university business schools.

• Longmont High is home to a P-TECH program with a focus in Business, allowing students to earn an Associate of Arts degree, as well as gain valuable work experience and mentorship from industry partners.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Longmont High offers robust arts, co-curricular, and athletics programs with many students performing or competing at the state and national level.

• Longmont High is home to one of the largest Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapters in the state of Colorado.

• Longmont students are highly engaged with 75% of students participating in co-curricular activities, and over 60% enrolled in AP, Honors, MBSA, and/or the High School of Business.

• Home to a strong performing arts program, as well as an internationally renowned, 10-time state championship drumline.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• The Longmont High School Counseling Department is fully committed to meeting the emotional, academic, and social needs of each and every student. Counselors provide the support, guidance, and caring necessary for all students to achieve success.

• On average, Longmont High seniors are awarded $10 million in scholarships annually.

• Students benefit from strong partnerships with the University of Colorado Denver, the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado, and Front Range Community College.

LYONS MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LYONS IS A PLACE TO EXPLORE, A PLACE TO BE KNOWN AND HEARD, AND A PLACE TO EXCEL. WE ARE THE LIONS.

Join the Lyons Middle Senior High Communi-

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• Lyons students are environmental leaders in the community, highlighted by the Science and Leadership program where students study the environment in partnership with Lyons Elementary School.

• Students benefit from Lyons’s unique partnership with Colorado State University Online, earning college credit through unique concurrent enrollment course offerings.

• In addition to AP course offerings, students have access to expanded rigorous learning opportunities through the district’s AGILE program, as well as the Innovation Center and Career Elevation and Technology Center.

• Lyons’s comprehensive high school programming includes high-quality visual and performing arts (in a new state-of-the-art facility), competitive athletics, robust cocurricular activities, and the district’s highest levels of academic achievement.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Approximately 90% of Lyons students are involved in arts, athletics, and cocurricular activities, and most students are involved in multiple programs. Each year, students create various clubs based on their interests and passions.

• All Lyons students are involved in environmental research and community projects that are presented annually to the local ecology board.

• Student honors include National Merit Finalists, Boettcher Scholars, and appointments to U.S. Military Academies.

• Students attend classes at the Innovation Center and work on research and development projects that will prepare them for future careers in STEM.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• Lyons has a strong history of tradition, including the annual senior hike to paint the ‘L’ and corresponding graduation year on the side of the mountain next to the school.

• Our small school environment supports strong connections and mentorships between students, teachers, staff, and counselors.

• Students have access to a state-of-the-art performing arts auditorium, as well as robust technology resources such as 3D printers, a full tech lab outfitted with student workstations, industrial tech lab, and Apple Certification classes at the Innovation Center.

Lyons is unique because students benefit from the best of both worlds to elevate their high school experience. Not only do students thrive in the school’s small and mighty community, but students also have access to a full suite of rigorous and high-quality academic programming.

MEAD HIGH SCHOOL

WE PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD. WE ARE THE MAVERICKS.

Join the Mead High School Community

Mead High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and advanced level coursework that consists of AP, Honors, Concurrent Enrollment, and Mead Energy Academy course options. We foster a love of learning through collaboration, communication, and innovation.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• All students have access to a full continuum of rigorous academic course offerings and a diverse selection of extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

• Mead High is home to the Mead Energy Academy, a comprehensive program that partners with energy professionals and prepares students for college studies, technical education, certification programs, and the workforce.

• Mead offers the AP Capstone™ Diploma program that distinguishes students with outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills.

• Students have been honored with Boettcher Scholarships, National Merit Scholarships, and U.S. Military Academy appointments.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Students are engaged in a variety of activities that ignite their passion for academic and personal excellence.

• Over 75% of Mead High students participate in co-curricular activities, including exemplary art, music, fine arts, and journalism programs, along with competitive athletic programs.

• Mead offers strong Unified Sports programming for students with disabilities, available in flag football, basketball, and soccer, to promote social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences.

• Mead offers an eighth to ninth grade transition program, including ninth grade study hall, LINK program, and a summer Jump Start program available at no cost.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• Mead has an engaged, positive, and civic-minded student body with strong ties to the local community, and high levels of pride and school spirit.

• Students participate in an advisory program, allowing time to plan and prepare for postsecondary opportunities, connect with teachers weekly, and prepare an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).

• Mead High’s Sources of Strength program supports whole-child development and promotes the strengths of each individual student.

• Mead students benefit from a highly-educated, experienced, and student-centered faculty – 86% of teaching staff have a master’s degree.

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Niwot High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and advanced level coursework that consists of Advanced Placement (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and Niwot Pre-IB/Honors courses.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• Niwot students are academically engaged with 40% of all students enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) programming and 71% of upperclassmen enrolled in at least one IB or AP course.

• Exclusive only to Niwot High School in St. Vrain, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an internationally recognized prestigious college preparatory program that develops lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference.

• Over the past several years, Niwot High has received numerous recognitions, including ranking as a top-10 high school by the Denver Business Journal and #1 for 4A athletics by Mile High Magazine.

• Students score higher than average on college entrance exams, and graduating classes average approximately $20 million in scholarships each year.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Niwot students are very involved, with more than 90% participating in at least one co-curricular or extracurricular activity.

• Student honors include Boettcher Scholars, Daniels Scholars, QuestBridge Scholars, National Merit Scholars, appointments to U.S. Military Academies, and acceptance into every Ivy League school.

• Niwot has a district, state, and nationally recognized performing arts programs with students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, Disney World, and on Broadway.

• Almost all Niwot athletic programs have participated in postseason tournaments since 2013, and have brought home numerous state and national championships.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• Niwot High School is a special place because every adult cares, and students are celebrated, respected, and listened to.

• The Niwot High School Counseling Department provides students with a range of services to help them achieve their academic and personal goals, including academic planning, college/career planning, counseling services, tutoring information, and many other supports for advancing student well-being and developing skills for success beyond high school.

• For St. Vrain students who are open enrolled to Niwot, bus transportation is provided from the student’s home high school.

SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL IS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, THE ARTS, AND ATHLETICS.

WE ARE THE RAPTORS.

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Silver Creek High School offers robust and rigorous academic experiences to advance student learning and success. Opportunities include the Silver Creek Leadership Academy, a P-TECH program in Cybersecurity, and numerous AP and Concurrent Enrollment options.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• Home to the Silver Creek Leadership Academy (SCLA), a four-year comprehensive leadership training program that provides students with real-world project design, management, and execution skills. SCLA partners with over 70 nonprofit organizations and businesses, local municipalities, and international organizations.

• RaptorTECH, a P-TECH Program in Cybersecurity, allows students to earn their Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from Front Range Community College alongside their high school diploma at no cost to the student.

• Silver Creek students benefit from comprehensive and expanding curricular opportunities in physical education, science, business, entrepreneurship, and computer science.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Leadership is embedded throughout additional programming such as the Raptor Leadership Crew which supports incoming ninth grade students, National Honors Society, Peace and Service for Africa, Student Senate, Universal High School, Future Business Leaders of America, National French Honors Society, National Technical Student Association, National Arts Honors Society, and many more.

• Student honors include Gates Millennium Scholars, Boettcher Scholars, Daniels Scholars, National Merit Scholars, appointments to the U.S. Military Academies, and acceptance into prestigious local, state, national, and international universities.

• Silver Creek hosts Project Unify in collaboration with the Special Olympics.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• Silver Creek High School prides itself on having a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

• Silver Creek has developed an advisory program to support students in their Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP) throughout their high school career, while also creating small communities of support for students.

• The College and Career Center assists students and families in their transition after high school, including Naviance resources.

SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL

OUR MISSION IS TO CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS SO THEY MAY THRIVE IN AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE AND COMPLEX WORLD. WE ARE THE FALCONS.

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Skyline High School offers multiple robust focus programs and pathway options for students to participate in rigorous and engaging learning environments, including a STEM Academy, a Visual and Performing Arts Academy, and the flagship IBM P-TECH school in the western U.S.

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

• Skyline is home to a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy and a Visual and Performing Arts Academy, with nearly 300 accepted students each year.

• Students who participate in the P-TECH program, FalconTECH, graduate in four to six years with a high school diploma, as well as an Associate of Applied Science degree from Front Range Community College at no cost to the student.

• Skyline offers an AP Capstone™ Diploma program that distinguishes students with outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level skills.

• Students benefit from a guaranteed admissions agreement for qualified STEM graduates to the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder.

ENGAGED STUDENTS

• Skyline partners with the district’s Innovation Center, where students can work on research and development projects that will prepare them for future careers in STEM.

• Students have received state and national recognition, including Boettcher Scholarships, Daniels Scholarships, Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships, and National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.

• Students benefit from strong business partnerships throughout the community who provide resources, expertise, and opportunities for students.

• FalconTECH and the Innovation Center were awarded the Colorado Succeeds Prize for Excellence in Tech-Enabled Learning.

STRONG SCHOOL CULTURE

• Skyline High School prides itself on having a safe and welcoming environment for all students, where everyone finds their place.

• Through strong relationships and a student-centered approach, Skyline’s goal is for all students have at least one trusted adult that believes in them and holds them accountable.

• Guidance and counseling services are provided for the purpose of assisting students with their educational, vocational, personal-social adjustments, and progress.

• Skyline High has many supports in place for students to receive academic support through participating in tutoring of core content, test preparation, homework help, and support in organizational and time management skills.

NEW MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE. WE ARE THE EAGLES.

SMALL, NURTURING COMMUNITY

• New Meridian places a strong emphasis on collaboration and enhancing student leadership skills in a nurturing and empowering environment.

• Character, citizenship, and peer leadership are supported through New Meridian’s Sources of Strength socialemotional learning support.

STRONG STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

• Seniors participate in a college application day, increasing opportunities for acceptance to attend two-year and four-year colleges and universities.

• New Meridian’s Project-Based Learning provides an opportunity for students to solve problems that are important to them and their communities.

COMMITMENT TO GRADUATION

• Through intentional scheduling and eCredit offerings, students can earn credits at an accelerated pace.

• PSAT and SAT prep classes are offered to prepare students for future planning.

• The Teen Parenting Program offers specialized classes while providing students the opportunity to use a campus nursery.

New Meridian High School helps all students thrive in an alternative high school environment through rigorous academic coursework, creativity, and diversity. Located on the newly branded Global Acceleration Campus, New Meridian offers a high school diploma aligned with district graduation requirements in a small, community-oriented environment.

New Meridian High School students access rigorous coursework through course offerings such as Advanced Placement Psychology, College Writing, Pathways to Teaching, Philosophy, and Physics, and offerings through the Career Elevation & Technology Center, Front Range Community College, and the Innovation Center. New Meridian High School emphasizes collaboration and hones student leadership skills in a nurturing and empowering environment.

WHERE THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM HYBRID ONLINE LEARNING

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• St. Vrain Virtual High School (SVVHS) offers students a St. Vrain high school diploma in a small, flexible setting with individualized support.

• Students have blended support opportunities where the curriculum is online, and students come into a brick and mortar building daily to receive support, connect with others, and problem solve.

EMPOWERMENT

• Academic success is achieved by utilizing high-quality instruction and curriculum provided by Florida Virtual School Global (FLVS Global) and Edmentum.

• Graduates have been accepted to and attended two-year and four-year colleges and universities throughout the country, including Ivy League schools.

FLEXIBILITY

• Courses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, are flexible, and offer individualized instruction.

• Computer science and technology courses offered include Introduction to Information Technology, Computer Programming, and Web Design.

• SVVHS offers five world languages including Mandarin Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

St. Vrain Virtual High School provides an online and virtual global educational experience offering 24/7 accessibility to courses and teachers, flexibility in course scheduling, and individualized instruction for every student to equip them with the tools, skills, and knowledge required for postsecondary success and career readiness in the 21st Century.

Additionally, students have the opportunity to take music classes at their school of residence, attend the school district’s Career Elevation and Technology Center and Innovation Center, and enroll in Concurrent Enrollment college classes through Front Range Community College.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• LaunchED Virtual Academy offers a fully-accredited 100% online alternative for students in alignment with the mission of St. Vrain Valley Schools.

• LaunchED’s learning environment includes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities to support student learning.

HIGH STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

• Advanced level and AP courses are available in a variety of subjects.

• All curriculum is approved by the NCAA and all AP courses are approved by the College Board.

• Students may participate in athletics at their school of residence provided they meet CHSAA eligibility and any other extracurricular activities offered.

FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT

• Course schedules are flexible and offer individualized opportunities for student growth and support.

• Counselors are available for high school and postsecondary planning and guidance.

• Curriculum is taught by licensed St. Vrain educators and delivered via Schoology and Webex.

LaunchED Virtual Academy operates under the mission of St. Vrain Valley Schools and offers a fully-accredited online alternative for students in grades K-12. The curriculum is taught by licensed St. Vrain Valley Schools educators and delivered via Schoology in an environment that advances academic excellence while supporting and fostering student development.

St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy utilizes content from a variety of digital sources to deliver a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that aligns with Colorado Academic Standards. Families play an instrumental role in the learning process at home, but parents and guardians are not expected to serve as teachers.

APEX HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM

HIGHLIGHTS

• APEX supports parents who choose to be their student’s primary educator by offering academic courses, enrichment classes, and curriculum resources in a K-12 environment.

• Students build a schedule from a flexible multi-day course schedule to suit their academic needs, with rigorous course offerings that include AP Language, AP Literature, AP Computer Science, and AP Human Geography.

• Courses in academic disciplines include math, science, social studies, language arts, world language, STEM, art, music, and theater.

• A high school counselor is available for college guidance.

• Families can access a curriculum library with hundreds of resources that parents can check out for home use, most at no cost to families.

• Students have access to SAT, PSAT, and PSAT/NMSQT testing and resources.

• Parents remain the student’s primary educator and are responsible to set graduation requirements and present the student’s diploma upon graduation.

TWIN PEAKS CHARTER

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rigorous academics with a robust offering of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses, foreign languages, advanced science and math, liberal arts, visual and performing arts, physical education, and technology.

• Build strength in character through the Six Pillars of Character: Responsibility, Respect, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

• Challenges students to understand and apply knowledge to identify solutions and become responsible leaders.

• Classical education founded on the “tried and true” methods of teaching.

• State-of-the-art campus with technological resources, expanding athletics, and a nine-acre outdoor multi-sport complex.

• College representatives from over 40 schools visit annually plus college field trips.

• Founded by parents in 1997, Twin Peaks Charter Academy is a parent-governed, parent-involved charter school with a dedicated and caring faculty.

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