School Choice 2015

ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS

School CHOICE Your Open-Enrollment Guide to St. Vrain Valley and Boulder County Private Schools for 2015-16 November 2015

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I N DEX Preschools............................................................... 4 Elementary schools................................................... 4 PK-8 schools ......................................................... 11 K-8 schools ........................................................... 11 K-12 schools ......................................................... 12 Middle schools ....................................................... 13 Middle-senior schools ............................................. 15 High Schools ......................................................... 15 Private Schools ...................................................... 19

ADVE RTI S E R I N DEX Sonshine Daycare..................................................... 2 Flagstaff Academy .................................................... 2 Temple Grandin School.............................................. 3 Primrose School ....................................................... 4 Messiah Lutheran ..................................................... 9 Boulder Country Day School .................................... 11 Flagstaff Academy .................................................. 15 Twin Peaks Charter Academy .................................... 17 Rocky Mountain Christian School .............................. 19 Wright Kingdom ...................................................... 19 Alexander Dawson School ........................................ 26 St. Vrain Schools.................................................... 28

E DITOR’S NOTE Parents in Colorado can enroll their children in any public school in the state, as long as there is enough room.

St. Vrain Valley Schools open enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year is Dec. 1 to Jan. 15. Please contact the school directly to learn more about their open house and tour options.

Open enrollment applications and more details are available at svvsd.org/schools/enrollment-registration. The Choice Guide is designed to give parents a snapshot of their school options in the Boulder County area, as well as their private school options.

School descriptions and all information were compiled and proofed by the school districts and the private schools.

School demographics are from fall 2014. Enrollment numbers include students prekindergarten through 12th grade.

Listed ratios are a cumulative average. Elementary schools are 24.5/1, middle schools are 25.5/1 and high schools are 28/1.

Individual school performance records can be accessed at stvra.in/performance.

This information is available online, along with our interactive Open House Directory, at dailycamera.com and timescall.com.

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Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance Core Knowledge Social Skills Spanish, Music, Yoga Active Learning

8 Over 23 Years

303-651-7900 • flagstaffacademy.org/preschool 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 2

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Every Child is Different. So is Every School.

Boulder Area Consortium of Independent Schools

www.BACIS.org

• Bixby School • Bolder Pathway School • Boulder Country Day School • Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten • Broomfield Academy • Dawson School • Friends’ School ol • Hillside School

• Jarrow Montessori School • The Joshua School • Mackintosh Academy • Mountain Peak School • Mountain Shadows Montessori School • Rivendell School • Running River School

• Shepherd Valley Waldorf School • Shining Mountain Waldorf School • Tara Performing Arts High School • Temple Grandin School • Watershed School • Ziji Early Elementary School

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ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PK

SPARK! Discovery Preschool

ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

and age-appropriate challenge and engagement. The Center for Make/ Hack/Play, is a makerspace for enrichment opportunities in and out of the classroom.

Alpine

Address: 555 8th St., Frederick, CO 80530

Phone: 720-652-7906

Spark! Discovery Preschool offers several preschool options for children ages 3-5 and two full-day childcare options. The caring staff develop relationships with each family and are committed to a vision to inspire creativity, innovation, problem solving and discovery with children. As a STEM preschool, instruction focuses on integrated units of inquiry, establishing relevance, an emphasis on 21st century learning

mont, CO 80504

Principal: Paige Gordon

Phone: 720-652-8140

Enrollment: 240

Website: aes.svvsd.org

Daily schedule: Morning ses-

Principal: Deanna Frothingham

sion: 8:30-11:10 a.m. & Afternoon Session: 12:25-3:05 p.m. Childcare 7 a.m. ttto 6 p.m.

Enrollment: 565

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Daily schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 38.33%; Free/ reduced, 31.25%

Alpine Elementary is proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) in conjunction with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The IB program uses student interest to study topics that are of importance to the world in which we live. STEM adds the use of a design thinking

Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

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Address: 2005 Alpine St., Long-

Website: sdpk.svvsd.org

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process and technology to foster innovation. Alpine provides childcare and enrichment programs for preschool through fifth grade. We are thrilled to partner with many local businesses, universities and an extremely successful PTO.

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Aspen Ridge Preparatory School

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 42.12%; Free/ reduced, 40.18%

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

them. Students, parents and teachers work together to create education plans for each child.

Address: 705 Austin Ave., Erie, CO 80516

Phone: 720-242-6225 Website: www.aspenridgeprepschool.org

Principal: Traci Silva Enrollment: 421 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 14.25; Free/ At Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, students participate in research-based curricula in core content areas. The school also focuses on technology, international experience, natural environment, character development and enrichment programs. Students are encouraged to think independently and question the world around

reduced, 2.85

Average student to teacher ratio: 20/1

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Black Rock

standards of academic rigor. The school boasts one of the most involved parent communities in the St. Vrain Valley, supporting the school through volunteering and relationship building.

Phone: 720-890-3995

Colorado Department of Education as one of the five “high achieving” elementary schools for various groups of designated students. Burlington has a focus on the well-being of our students. We serve Breakfast in the Classroom and over 60% of our students participate in 100 Mile Club.

Website: bres.svvsd.org

Address: 1051 S. Pratt Parkway,

Burlington

Address: 2000 Mountain View Blvd., Erie, CO 80516

Longmont, CO 80501

Principal: Cathy O’Donnell

Phone: 303-776-8861

Enrollment: 760

Website: bes.svvsd.org

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to

Principal: Janis Hughes

3:35 p.m.

Black Rock Elementary focuses on gifted and talented education while implementing all school cluster grouping and flexible grouping. Black Rock also features foreign language studies in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

Its highly qualified staff provides a safe and encouraging learning environment and instills higher

Blue Mountain

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 14.34; Free/ reduced lunch, 4.47

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Enrollment: 454 Burlington Elementary, which opened in 1968, sits in Longmont’s Southmoor Park neighborhood, adjacent to Kanemoto Park. Students at Burlington are encouraged to be strong community members and high achievers. Teachers and staff work to recognize students’ individual needs, yet help them connect with their world outside of school. In September 2014, Burlington was recognized by the

and inquiry; a program founded on current research and best practices of teaching. This focus allows students to have extended learning in math, engineering and science, while utilizing extensive instructional technology on a daily basis.

Centennial

Address: 1260 Mountain Drive,

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 44.27; Free/ reduced, 46.7

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

students. With the school’s focus on MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement), students will see they can be competent in math and science, and learn to work together as they build those skills.

Parkway, Firestone, CO 80504

Phone: 720-652-8220

Phone: 720-652-8240

Website: bmes.svvsd.org

Website: centenniales.svvsd.org

Principal: Kristie Venrick

Principal: Shirley Jirik

Enrollment: 607

Enrollment: 604

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to

3:35 p.m.

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Address: 10290 Neighbors

Longmont, CO 80503

Blue Mountain is committed to working in partnership with the community and parents to create an exemplary school — one that will be the center of our neighborhood and a shining star in our district. It provides a rigorous educational experience, enhanced by the instructional focus of science, technology

Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to

3:35 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 22.24; Free/ reduced lunch, 7.41

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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Its mission statement reads, “Centennial Elementary in partnership with our families and community, will establish an environment dedicated to academic excellence for 21st century learners to reach their full potential.” Centennial is committed to creating clear and focused academic goals that set high expectations for all

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 32.12%; Free/ reduced, 35.6%

Average student-teacher ratio:

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ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Central

to develop knowledgeable, caring and open-minded individuals who will become contributing citizens in a global society. Central has an active PTO that supports and enhances its students’ learning experiences and an involved community that takes pride in the school’s 137-year legacy of educational excellence.

Eagle Crest

Address: 4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO 80503

Address: 1020 Fourth Ave., Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-485-6073

Phone: 303-776-3236

Website: eces.svvsd.org

Website: centrales.svvsd.org

Principal: Ryan Ball

Principal: Jim Hecocks

Enrollment: 611 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to

Enrollment: 385 Constructed in 1878, Central Elementary was the first school in Longmont, and in 1976 was designated a Longmont historic landmark.

Central is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with a rigorous inquiry-based curriculum and was designated in 2014 as “Accredited with Distinction” by the Colorado Department of Education. The school mission is

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 30.39; Free/ reduced, 38.44

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Eagle Crest Elementary is located in southwest Longmont in close proximity to Altona Middle School and Silver Creek High School. The school offers “looping”, which allows students to stay with the same set of teachers in first and second grade, and another set of teachers in grades three and four.

Erie Columbine

struction supports student achievement in all subjects and prepares students for 21st century learning.

Teachers and staff develop strong relationships with their students and families building a sense of community throughout the school.

reduced, 35.02

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

to provide a welcoming and nurturing learning community that encourages academic excellence, ensures the wellbeing of all of its members and maintains strong partnerships with staff, parents, students and the community.

Road, Erie, CO 80516

Phone: 303-828-3395

Phone: 303-776-2840

Website: ees.svvsd.org

Website: columbinees.svvsd.org

Principal: Lauren Eker

Principal: Audrey Seybold

Enrollment: 518

Enrollment: 325

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to

3:05 p.m.

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Student profile in percentages: Minority, 37.48; Free/

Longmont, CO 80501

Daily schedule: 8:35 a.m. to

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3:35 p.m.

Address: 4137 E. County Line

Address: 111 Longs Peak Ave.,

Columbine Elementary School is a bilingual & STEM focus, Pre-K through fifth grade neighborhood school. With a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus, the small, neighborhood school incorporates technology and inquiry-based design thinking into daily lessons. Rigorous in-

The school’s mission is “to develop leaders one child at a time,” using the principles of Stephen Covey; be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand then to be understood, synergize and sharpen the saw.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 89.23%; Free/ reduced, 89.85%

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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3:35 p.m.

Erie Elementary is near the center of Erie, a historic mining town and growing community.

The school offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus that provides an engaging, inquiry-based learning environment. Beginning band, 100 Mile Club, and LEGOs Robotics are among the extra-curricular opportunities.

The mission of the school is

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 18.92; Free/ reduced, 21.24

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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Fall River

Fall River Elementary opened on Longmont’s east side in 2001.

Nestled in a safe neighborhood, the school is next to a beautiful city park and bike trail, allowing students to bike and walk to school.

Indian Peaks

Address: 1400 Deerwood Drive,

Address: 1335 S. Judson St.,

Longmont, CO 80501

Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 720-652-7920

Phone: 303-772-7240

Website: fres.svvsd.org

Website: ipes.svvsd.org

Principal: Jennifer Guthals

Principal: Kathi Jo Walder

Enrollment: 592

Enrollment: 371

Daily schedule: 8:55 a.m. to Fall River’s school motto is “The Courage to Be Outstanding!”

A caring and dedicated staff integrates 21st century skills and STEM into daily learning, while also ensuring students’ academic, emotional, social, artistic and physical progress. Parent and community involvement are strongly encouraged at Fall River.

Hygiene

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to

3:25 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 28.04%; Free/ reduced, 21.79%

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

families and the community. We believe all children can learn with confidence and passion. Spanish, choir, Robotics and 100 Mile Club are some of extracurricular activities available after school.

3:40 p.m.

Indian Peaks offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus that provides engaging, inquiry-based learning.

Every student has access to a 1-to1 device, whether it be an iPad mini or a chromebook. Indian Peaks also participates in a “Take a Device Home” program.

duced, 96.23

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Longmont, CO 80503

Phone: 720-652-8021

Address: 7701 Eagle Blvd., Frederick, CO 80504

Website: hes.svvsd.org

Phone: 720-652-8160

Principal: Renee Collier

Website: legacyes.svvsd.org

Enrollment: 347

Principal: Sean Corey

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to

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Student profile in percentages: Minority, 98.92; Free/re-

extensive volunteer opportunities, an outdoor classroom space, and an influx of technology. Legacy Elementary opened in 2004, and is located in the town Frederick, the southeastern area of the school district.

Legacy

Address: 11968 N. 75th St.,

Hygiene Elementary offers a science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) focus that provides high levels of engagement and inquiry based learning for the students. The students are exposed to rigorous movement throughout the school day. The mission of Hygiene is to create strong partnerships with

The school offers, Spanish support in literacy for K-3 students, full day kindergarten classes and half-day preschool programs for three and four-year olds. Indian Peaks boasts many before and after school programs, including robotics.

3:35 p.m.

Enrollment: 623

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 19.02; Free/reduced

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

lunch, 22.48

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Legacy Elementary school’s mission is to “ensure that all students achieve high standards of learning, academic excellence and reach their full potential.”

The school staff works closely with parents and the surrounding community to build strong relationships. The cooperation with the community has created

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Student profile in percentages: Minority, 21.83%; Free/ reduced, 20.87%

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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Longmont Estates

Math, Longmont Estates is designed to help students maximize their potential through relevant and rigorous instruction.

Mead

Staff members provide the individual learning needs of each student while incorporating high expectations and increasing student achievement.

Address: 520 Welker Ave., Mead, CO 80542 Phone: 970-535-4488

Address: 1601 Northwestern Road, Longmont, CO 80503

Website: mes.svvsd.org

Phone: 720-652-8101

Principal: Betsy Ball

Website: lees.svvsd.org

Enrollment: 521

Principal: Traci Haley

Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Enrollment: 398 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to Longmont Estates Elementary seeks to create an exemplary learning environment that strives to inspire high academic achievement and student well-being. With the vision to provide a challenging learning environment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and

3:00 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 30.15; Free/ reduced, 35.18

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Mead Elementary is a community of students, teachers and parents committed to the development of the whole child through a belief in every child’s unlimited potential by focusing on high expectations, rigor, raising achievement and developing character. Students have access to technology including iPad Minis,

Mountain View Lyons

a welcoming and positive school culture focused on student agency.

As a Green Star School, we are also developing environmentally aware students. Through strong community partnerships and support, student learning is enhanced inside and outside the classroom.

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

Mountain View also offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based Early Childhood Center where students are encouraged to engage and accelerate their learning through both discovery and the design thinking process. Wrap around child care programming complements the school’s preschool STEM program.

Address: 1415 14th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-823-6915

Phone: 720-652-8261

Website: lyonses.svvsd.org

Website: mves.svvsd.org

Daily schedule: 8:05 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.

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reduced lunch, 14.97%

CO 80540

Enrollment: 341

8

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 17.47%; Free/

Address: 338 High St., Lyons,

Principal: Andrew Moore

Lyons Elementary offers preschool through fifth grade in a small-school atmosphere that enthusiastically supports our mission: “to educate all students to their highest potential by fostering a cooperative, creative and community-based environment.” Lyons promotes

Chromebooks and laptops, which enhance classroom-learning objectives. As a movement school, students participate in twice-daily movement breaks where they move to activate both sides of the brain, which helps children reenergize and focus on learning.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 10.56%; Free/ reduced, 14.66%

Average student-teacher ratio:

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Mountain View Elementary offers an integrated academic arts focus that provides rigorous academics, enhanced through the arts. The goal for Mountain View students is to reach, maintain or exceed grade level proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics.

Mountain View students in grades PK- 4 will benefit from rich opportunities to engage in the design thinking process.

Principal: Jennifer Ryan Enrollment: 366 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 65.57; Free/reduced lunch, 69.67

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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Niwot

well-balanced and successful learning experience that promotes a lifelong enjoyment of learning, positive self-esteem, and an appreciation of respect and acceptance for all individuals.”

Address: 8778 Morton Road, Niwot, CO 80503

Phone: 303-652-2828 Website: niwotes.svvsd.org Principal: Nancy Pitz Enrollment: 506 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Niwot Elementary, located approximately one mile east of the historic town of Niwot, offers preschool through fifth grade with a focus on differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students, no matter their interests or abilities. The school’s mission is “to provide each student with a

Northridge

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 13.83; Free/reduced lunch, 7.31

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

for students to enhance learning.

The school’s mission is “to meet the academic and behavioral needs of all students using rigorous and high quality instruction, while respecting diversity and partnering with parents and community.”

Address: 1200 19th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-772-3040

MESSIAH EARLY LEARNING CENTER OPENINGS AVAILABLE PRESCHOOL CLASSES Tues. & Thurs. 3 year olds Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 4 year olds Mon.-Fri.JR. Kindergarten for 5 year olds 8:30-11:30AM Daily Bible Stories & Music.

Safe and Supportive Christian Environment - Partnership with home

Kindergarten Enrichment • Mon & Wed • 12:00–3:00 pm Kindergarten Enrichment offers children the opportunity to expand on any half day kindergarten program. The enrichment program supplements half day kindergarten by offering Bible Lessons, Music, Science/Technology, PE and Art.

Website: northridgees.svvsd.org Principal: Lorynda Sampson Enrollment: 372 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to Northridge Elementary is a biliteracy school with a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus serving preschool through fifth grade students. Students engage in The Morning Meeting, a responsive classroom approach, to further develop English language proficiency, collaboration and problem solving skills. We are proud to provide a 1-to-1 device (iPad, laptop, Chromebook, etc.)

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Scholarships Available

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 86.56; Free/reduced lunch, 86.02

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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303-776-3466

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Prairie Ridge

Prairie Ridge Elementary offers high-rigor curriculum that is supported by large uninterrupted blocks of class time, clustering and small group instruction. Teachers work collaboratively to focus their instruction and differentiate it to meet the needs of all learners.

As a school, we focus on student achievement, both academically and socially. At Prairie Ridge, we have all school movement PRIME

Red Hawk

Time (Prairie Ridge In Motion Everyday): active bodies lead to dynamic minds. Prairie Ridge is in the Ridge Crest subdivision adjacent to Prairie Ridge Park in Firestone.

Rocky Mountain

to a wide curriculum while ensuring a solid foundation of basic skills. Rocky’s focused learning environment encourages students and staff to Be Brave, Work Hard, and Have Fun!

Address: 6632 St. Vrain Ranch

Address: 800 E. Fifth Ave., Long-

Blvd., Firestone, CO 80504

mont, CO 80501

Phone: 720-494-3641

Phone: 303-772-6750

Website: pres.svvsd.org

Website: rmes.svvsd.org

Principal: Kirsten McNeill

Principal: Stephen Hoel

Enrollment: 456

Enrollment: 416

Daily schedule: 9:00 a.m. to

Daily schedule: 8:55 a.m. to

3:40 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 21.05%; Free/ reduced lunch, 18.64%

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

of our curriculum. We have been nationally recognized for our All School Movement Program and have strong partnerships with Kaiser Permanente and CU Boulder. The combination of a rich academic environment, a whole child approach, and a state-of-theart facility make Red Hawk an outstanding place to learn.

Rocky Mountain Elementary is a bilingual school located in east Longmont focused on working with parents and community to prepare students from all backgrounds for success in the 21st century. A caring and dedicated staff use an integrated STEM focus to introduce students

Sanborn

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 92.55%; Free/ reduced lunch, 82.25%

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

elementary within St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Address: 2235 Vivian St., Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-772-3838 Website: sanbornes.svvsd.org Principal: John Wahler Enrollment: 478

Address: 1500 Telleen Ave., Erie, CO 80516

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to

Phone: 303-774-2700

3:00 p.m.

Website: rhes.svvsd.org

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 32.64; Free/re-

Principal: Cyrus Weinberger We are a school of academic excellence and innovation. Our Core Knowledge focus along with an emphasis on researchedbased instructional practices, allow children to be academically challenged every day at school.

We promote rigorous instruction in math, science and technology while integrating the arts into all curriculum areas. Environmental responsibility, personal development, and physical wellbeing are integral components 10

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Enrollment: 803 Daily schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 16.44; Free/reduced lunch, 7.85

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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duced, 50.84 Sanborn Elementary School’s main focus is individual student growth.

Every aspect of the school’s programming, facilities and classroom environment has been structured around this concept. Currently, over 70 percent of Sanborn families live outside the school’s attendance area, yet choose to enroll because of the school’s approach to education. This is the highest open-enrolled population of any

Average student-teacher ratio: 24.5-1

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ST. VRAIN VALLEY K-8

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St. Vrain Community Montessori

Montessori-credentialed teachers, a meticulously prepared environment, three-year, mixed-age classrooms, daily uninterrupted work-cycles, and an atmosphere that encourages social interaction, peer teaching, and a deliberate, embedded peace curriculum to support emotional growth. The school has 9 classrooms and just over 230 students.

Carbon Valley Academy

Address: 4040 Coriolis Way, Frederick, CO 80504 Phone: 303-774-9555 Website: www.carbonvalleyacademy.org

Address: 1055 Delaware Ave., Longmont, CO 80501

Principal: Julie Johnson

Phone: 303-682-4339

Enrollment: 306 Daily schedule: 8:00 a.m. to

Website: www.svcmontessori.org Principal: Katie Torres Enrollment: 231 St. Vrain Community Montessori School offers an authentic Montessori program in a tuitionfree, charter school for preschool through eighth grade. Students experience a child-centered, handson environment that educates the whole child in partnership with families. The school features

learning environment, a passionate teaching staff, effective school leadership and a positive school culture are the cornerstones of Carbon Valley.

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 11.69; Free/reduced

Carbon Valley, a K-8 charter school, opened in fall 2005 in Frederick. The school uses a Core Knowledge curriculum and ability grouping. Spanish is offered, beginning in kindergarten. High academic standards, a structured

3:15 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 29.41%; Free/ reduced lunch, 13.73%

Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

lunch, 4.33

Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

ST. VRAIN VALLEY PK-8

Timberline PK-8

the course of nine years, in addition to providing smooth transitions from elementary to middle school.

The structure of our PK-8 enhances collaboration and articulation within and across grade levels as teachers are able to integrate curriculum connecting learning across a wider range of disciplines and ages.

Address: 233 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont, CO 80504

Phone: 303-772-7900 Website: tpk8.svvsd.org Principal: Karrie Borski Enrollment: 981 As an integrated STEM focused school, Timberline PK8 is proud to offer students an innovative educational experience balanced by opportunities to participate in a variety of music programs, visual arts, and physical education classes as well as STEM focused courses. Attending a PK-8 school allows our staff to build and maintain strong relationships with our students and families over November 2015

Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 86.54%; Free/reduced, 88.07%

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Average student-teacher ratio: 25-1

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ST. VRAIN VALLEY K-8

Flagstaff Academy

and a strong focus on character development and ethical leadership.

Spanish is offered as a foreign language, and music and art electives are offered in all grades.

Thunder Valley K-8

Address: 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-651-7900 Website: www.flagstaffacademy.org Principals: Wayne Granger, (Executive Director), Terri Long (K-5); Charlie Warren, (6-12)

Address: 600 Fifth St., Frederick, CO 80530

Phone: 303-833-2456

Enrollment: 893

Website: tvk8.svvsd.org

Daily schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30

Principal: Karen Musick

p.m.

Flagstaff Academy, a K-8 public charter school is an academically rigorous school with a Core Knowledge foundation and a strong focus on science and technology.

The school focuses on the individual learner, subject mastery grouping, progressive levels of difficulty and ongoing assessment for advancement.

The school offers inquiry-based science, integrated technology

Imagine

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 19.04; Free/reduced lunch, 9.41

Average student-teacher ratio: K-5,18:1 6-8, 13:11

and Latin. Imagine partners with parents to support significant and sustained growth in both academics and character.

Address: 5753 Twilight Ave., Firestone, CO 80504

Enrollment: 859 Thunder Valley K-8 has a leadership focus and seeks to ensure the highest academic achievement for all students through a variety of core and elective classes; by supporting students’ taking ownership of their learning; and through teacher collaboration within and between grade levels.

Students are exposed to science,

Twin Peaks

Website: www.imaginefirestone.

reduced, 58.79%

Average student-teacher ratio: 25-1

at the HS level. Located in central Longmont on a modern 25 acre K-12 campus, and a 9 acre sports complex.

Longmont, CO 80501

Principal: Kia Murray (Grammar

Phone: 303-772-7286, Web:

Academy grades K-4); Nancy Box (Logic Academy grades 5-8)

www.twinpeakscharter.org

Principal: Interim Director,

Enrollment: 597

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Student profile in percentages: Minority, 59.84%; Free/

Address: 340 S. Sunset St.,

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Daily schedule: 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

ST. VRAIN VALLEY K-12

Phone: 303-772-3711

Imagine Charter School at Firestone is an academically rigorous and tuition-free school for preschool through eighth grade. Their highly qualified, caring teachers work to inspire creativity and perseverance in each child. The school uses a liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on music, art, computer programming, history, scientific inquiry, mathematics, language arts

technology, engineering and math (STEM) throughout their day, and they build their mentoring skills and learn how to be a positive role model by working across grade levels. Through rigorous and relevant instruction students are prepared for high school success.

Robert Finn

Daily schedule: 8:10 a.m. to 3:30

Enrollment: 982

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Daily schedule: 8:00 am -

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 20.6%; Free/reduced lunch, 15.91%

Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

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3:00 pm Established in 1997, Twin Peaks Charter Academy is the District’s first parent governed charter school using a Core Knowledge K–8 curriculum followed by Classical Education for grades 9-12. Rigorous academics and character education, AP courses, arts, activities and CHSAA athletics

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 48.98%; Free/ reduced, 40.33%

Average student-teacher ratio: 18-1

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ST. VRAIN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLS honors, including five Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, eight John Irwin Award, is a Colorado Middle School to Watch award recipient, and is recognized

by Colorado School Grades as an A+ school for four years in a row (5th out of 503 middle schools).

Altona

Erie

Address: 650 Main St., Erie, CO 80516

Phone: 303-828-3391 Website: ems.svvsd.org

Address: 4600 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO 80503

Principal: Todd Bissell

Phone: 720-494-3980

Enrollment: 929

Website: ams.svvsd.org

Daily schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Principal: Jeremy Lacrosse Enrollment: 808 Daily schedule: 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Altona Middle School provides an innovative and rigorous standardsbased education for students while developing characteristics in each student to become future leaders. Based on the school structure, students are allowed to excel at their own pace and explore interests in the comprehensive elective program.

Altona has received numerous

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 25.50; Free/reduced, 17.08

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

Erie Middle School is a PreAdvanced Placement focus school that offers honors classes and a wide variety of electives in arts and technology.

In 2014, Erie Middle School was remodeled increasing its capacity for a growing community.

The school features 26 improved classrooms and state-of-the-art science labs. Classrooms are grouped

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offers a wide variety of sports, music programs and academic clubs designed to engage students outside of the school day.

Address: 6201 Booth Drive, Fire-

2:52 p.m.

Coal Ridge offers traditional and advanced level classes in science, math, language arts and social studies; where students have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the subject, stretching beyond their comfort zone. Students can choose from a wide variety of electives including art, physical education, applied technology, band, choir, orchestra, Spanish and newspaper. CRMS November 2015

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 26.35%; Free/ reduced lunch, 24.11%

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

our strong academic programs, our outstanding music classes and our intramural athletic programs. All students are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of after school learning activities. LPMS is developing a strong partnership with Google and their many resources.

Phone: 303-776-5611

Website: crms.svvsd.org

Daily schedule: 7:45 a.m. to

lunch, 12.06

mont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-833-4176

Enrollment: 759

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 15.72; Free/reduced

Address: 1500 14th Ave., Long-

stone, CO 80504

Principal: Brian Young

into pods by grade level, allowing students more time between classes and easier collaboration between teachers.

Website: lpms.svvsd.org Longs Peak focuses on high academic and behavioral standards for all students, using College Board’s SpringBoard® PreAdvanced Placement curriculum.

Longs Peak currently serves as a College Board National Demonstration School; a title reserved for schools exemplifying best practices within the College Board curriculum.

In 2014, the Colorado Department of Education recognized Longs Peak Middle School as a Center of Excellence. In 2014, the school transitioned into a 5-8 school, allowing fifth grade students to participate in

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Principal: Tim Bishop Enrollment: 410 Daily schedule: 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 65.12; Free/reduced lunch, 74.39

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

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Mead

Engagement and Learning) focus, students have extended learning opportunities and a deeper sense of belonging. The goal is to have all students involved in co-curricular or extracurricular activities.

Trail Ridge

Address: 1000 Button Rock Drive,

Address: 620 Welker Ave.,

Longmont, CO 80504

Mead, CO 80542

Phone: 720-494-3820

Phone: 970-535-4446

Website: trms.svvsd.org

Website: mms.svvsd.org

Principal: Eddie Cloke

Principal: Josh Barnett

Enrollment: 696

Enrollment: 467

Daily schedule: 7:40 a.m. to 2:50

Daily schedule: 7:50 a.m. to

p.m.

2:50 p.m.

Mead Middle School has been recognized as a Colorado Middle School to Watch, a Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award winner and a John Irwin School of Excellence award winner. With its EXCEL (Extra-Curricular

Sunset

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 19.91%; Free/ reduced lunch, 14.35%

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

pathways for students. Sunset’s focus on the arts complements the Middle Years Programme, with over 93 percent of students participating in full-time music electives, fine arts or drama.

STEM integration into public education is rooted in demands of the future workforce and the increasing importance of creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills. At Trail Ridge Middle School, our instructors gain the freedom and professional development necessary to integrate the STEM disciplines and the Design Thinking Model in a way that affords students

Westview

Address: 1300 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 303-776-3963 Website: sms.svvsd.org

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Student profile in percentages: Minority, 57.33%; Free/reduced lunch, 47.41%

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

Improvement Award multiple times.

Westview students have the advantage of keeping the same core teachers throughout all three years of middle school – known as “looping”. In addition to rigorous core instruction, students take a wide range of elective classes. The school’s selection of intramural sports, music and gifted and talented programs is vast and very successful.

Principal: Dawn Macy

Address: 1651 Airport Road, Longmont, CO 80503

Enrollment: 594

Phone: 303-772-3134

Daily schedule: 7:35 a.m. to

Website: wms.svvsd.org

2:30 p.m.

Currently, Sunset Middle School is pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School including candidacy for the Middle Years Programme. Schools implementing the Middle Years Programme share a common philosophy; a commitment to high-quality, challenging and international education.

Sunset uses a differentiated approach to identify learning opportunities and individual

access to real world, authentic learning.This approach prepares students to solve social issues and become global citizens, preparing them to tackle the jobs and issues that await them upon college graduation.

Principal: Mark Spencer

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 46.97; Free/

Enrollment: 752

reduced lunch, 44.61

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

Daily schedule: 8:10 a.m. to 3:15 Westview Middle School is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus school dedicated to teaching the whole child. Known for high achievement, Westview was recognized as a “School to Watch” in 2015. Consistently designated as “Accredited with Distinction” by the Colorado Department of Education, the school also has been awarded the Governor’s Distinguished

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Student profile in percentages: Minority, 28.72; Free/reduced lunch, 26.86

Average student-teacher ratio: 25.5-1

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ST. VRAIN VALLEY MIDDLE/SENIOR University to offer college courses during the school day. At Lyons, more than 70 percent of the middle school and high school students participate in co-curricular activities or athletics.

Lyons

Address: 100 McConnell Drive, Lyons, CO 80540 Phone: 303-823-6631 Website: lmshs.svvsd.org Principal: Greg Winger Enrollment: 399

Lyons Middle/Senior prides itself on its small size, where student voices are heard and participation is encouraged. The school focuses on core instruction, and offers honors classes in math and language arts at the middle school level and an ever-increasing number of Advanced Placement classes for high school students. Lyons High has an online partnership with Colorado State

Daily schedule: Middle, 7:50 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.; High, 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 13.78%; Free/reduced lunch, 15.54%

Average student-teacher ratio: Middle School 25.5-1 High School 28-1

K-8 Public Charter Robotics and Programming Hands-on Technology Core Knowledge Inquiry-based Science Greenhouse Classroom

ST. VRAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLS

Erie

and Mandarin Chinese.

Erie’s athletic programs compete yearly for regional and state championships. The school’s accomplishments include eleven state softball championships since 1998 and a Gatorade Colorado Athlete of the Year in Track & Field in 2014.

Address: 3180 County Road 5, Erie, CO 80516 Phone: 303-828-4213 Website: ehs.svvsd.org Principal: Matt Buchler Enrollment: 938 Erie High School offers rigorous and enriching academics, athletics, and fine arts programs. Students regularly receive state and national recognition, including Boettcher Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship finalists. Academic programs include College Board’s Advanced Placement Capstone program and Advanced Placement, the Academy of Engineering and Aerospace, CU Succeed, Front Range Community College, November 2015

Daily schedule: 7:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 21.43; Free/reduced lunch,12.79

Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

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Frederick

in biomedical sciences through Project Lead the Way. Student involvement through competitive athletic programs and enriching co-curricular activities is a strong part of our community.

Our teachers and staff are dedicated to the success of every student.

Mead

Address: 12750 County

Address: 5690 Tipple Parkway,

Road 7, Longmont, CO 80504 Phone 720-494-3940

Frederick, CO 80504

Phone: 303-833-3533

Website: mhs.svvsd.org

Website: fhs.svvsd.org

Principal: Linda Rawlings

Principal: Pete Vargas Enrollment: 963 Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Frederick High is the cornerstone of the Tri-Town community and advances 21st century learning through technology and project led instruction. Students can earn college credits through the CU Succeed Gold program and Advanced Placement classes. We also offer advanced study

Longmont

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 33.85%; Free/reduced lunch, 28.87%

Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

the Advanced Placement program with 23 AP classes, or through the CU Succeed Gold program. LHS students have guaranteed admission to Colorado State University and the University of Colorado at Denver, while also having access to programs at Front Range Community College and Longmont United Hospital.

Additionally, LHS has a strong tradition of excellence in athletics, music and fine arts.

Mead High School participates in the CU Succeed Gold program and offers Advanced Placement courses in English, social studies, math, science, art and music. Through the Energy Academy, students are able to take courses related to many energy areas including but not limited to solar, oil and gas and wind. We believe that in order to prepare our students for their future, we must have high expectations

Niwot

Longmont, CO 80501

Website: lhs.svvsd.org Longmont High School is recognized as one of the top public High Schools in the United States and Colorado

by US News and World Report.

LHS is an Advanced Placement and Honors focus school with a Medical and Bioscience Academy. Academic programs include College Board’s Advanced Placement Capstone program, Advanced Placement, a Medical and BioScience Academy, CU Succeed, a High School of Business, Engineering, and Mandarin Chinese.

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Principal: Rick Olsen Enrollment: 1,188 Daily schedule: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 33.90; Free/reduced lunch, 40.24

Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

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Enrollment: 1006 Daily schedule: 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 22.37%; Free/reduced lunch, 17.5%

Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

large community athletic complex, recently remodeled student commons area, and administrative and counseling offices. Several athletic teams and the performing arts programs have achieved top honors in the state and nation, including out 3-time defending State Champion Girls’ Track Team.

Address: 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80503

Address: 1040 Sunset St., Phone: 303-776-6014

along with personalization and engagement. We also have strong athletics and fine arts programs and encourage students to be involved in our school community.

Niwot High School, located between Longmont and Boulder, features St. Vrain Valley Schools’ only International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. The school also offers Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way Computer Science and Engineering, as well as a host of other college preparatory and elective courses. US News & World Report consistently ranks NHS as a top high school in Colorado.

The school campus has a

Phone: 303-652-2550 Website: nhs.svvsd.org Principal: Eric Rauschkolb Enrollment: 1,279 Daily schedule: 7:20 a.m. to 2:23 p.m.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 37.92; Free/reduced lunch, 24.16

Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

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Olde Columbine

Phone: 720-494-3961

project management in the arenas of business, nonprofit and philanthropic efforts.

Silver Creek offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement, computer science, business, performing arts and fine arts electives to complement core offerings.

Website: ochs.svvsd.org

Address: 4901 Nelson Road,

develop the skills needed to participate and positively contribute to our school, community and culture.

Silver Creek

Address: 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501

Longmont, CO 80503

Principal: Deniece Cook

Phone: 720-494-3721

Enrollment: 133

Website: schs.svvsd.org

Daily schedule: 7:55 a.m. to

Olde Columbine is an alternative high school serving secondary students that struggle with traditional classroom settings.

Students can enroll or graduate at any quarter. All students are required to take a twoquarter orientation program, Discovery, which helps students

3:00 p.m.

Principal: Erick Finnestead

Student profile in percentages: Minority,

Enrollment: 1,241

62.41; Free/reduced lunch, 47.37

Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 Silver Creek High School has recently been recognized as a top public school by US News and World Report and Newsweek. Home to the Silver Creek Leadership Academy (SCLA), this four year focus program prepares students for the 21st century. SCLA seniors design and execute capstone projects aimed to increase their

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Student profile in percentages: Minority, 24.58; Free/reduced lunch, 20.15

Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

Choice Curriculum Character Community Award winning K-12 tuition free public school with dedicated and supportive faculty and community.

Contact us today for enrollment information www.twinpeakscharter.org 303.772.7286 340 South Sunset Street, Longmont November 2015

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Skyline

and can earn acceptance to the University of Colorado’s College of Engineering. Skyline also offers classes through a Visual and Performing Arts Academy where students can take electives such as music technology, 3D design and drama. All programs at Skyline focus on relevant, technologybased, career-oriented curriculum that prepare students for the competitive global economy.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Adventure Montessori Learning Inc.

Grades served: 8 weeks to 6th Address: 250 S. Cherrywood Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026

Address: 600 E. Mountain View

Phone: 303-665-6789

Ave., Longmont, CO 80501

Website: adventuremontessori.

Phone: 720-494-3741

com

Website: shs.svvsd.org

Director: Wendy Charles

Principal: Heidi Ringer Enrollment: 1,367 Daily schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Skyline High’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Academy garners the attention of educators and government officials throughout Colorado and nationally. STEM students are exposed to a wide variety of topics including robotics, biomechanics, renewable energy, engineering and computer science

Student profile in percentages: Minority,

St. Vrain Online Global Academy

Advanced Placement courses.

Students achieve academic success using high quality instruction and curriculum provided by FLVS Global powered by Florida Virtual School, allowing them to choose when and where to learn.

60.64%; Free/reduced lunch, 51.79%

Average student-teacher ratio: 28-1

Enrollment: 126 The school’s program is based on self-direction, non-competitive and cooperative activities that help a child develop a strong self-image, high levels of academic and social competence, and the confidence to face challenges with optimism.

Encouraged to make decisions from an early age, Montessori-educated children are problem solvers who can make appropriate choices, manage their time and work well

Beautiful Savior Lutheran School

Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Before and after care available Open house/visitation: Tours by appointment 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Monday through Thursday

educates the whole child — academically, physically, socially and spiritually.

Grades served: Infants (starting at 6 weeks), Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten through 5th grade Broomfield, CO 80020

Phone: 720-494-3975

Phone: 303-469-2049

Website: svoga.svvsd.org

Website: www.broomfield-beautifulsaviorschools.org

Principal: Jim Woodburn

Enrollment: 105

Enrollment: 68

Daily schedule: N/A

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Annual tuition: Varies by program

Longmont, CO 80501

Principal: Joann Dawe

18

Capacity: 160

Address: 6995 W. 120th Ave.,

Address: 1200 S. Sunset St.,

Approved as a single district program by the Colorado Department of Education, St. Vrain Online Global Academy (SVOGA) is a free, public K-12 virtual school within St. Vrain Valley Schools, serving students in grades 9 through 12. SVOGA offers a complete high school curriculum, including honors and

with others. They exchange ideas and discuss work freely. These positive communication skills build the foundations for negotiating new settings. The school facility also includes an orchard, vegetable gardens and an outdoor farm area with chickens.

Student profile in percentages: Minority, 33.33%; Free and reduced lunch, 23.81%

Average student-teacher ratio: N/A

Monthly tuition: $504 for kindergarten through 5th grade Beautiful Savior is dedicated to providing Christian training in an academic environment. Its goal is to equip students with skills that will help them become productive citizens with a Christian background. This is accomplished by a traditional, basic curriculum that

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Daily schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for kindergarten through 5th grade Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a visit

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Bixby School

Address: 4760 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305

Phone: 303-494-7508

Bolder Pathway School

Phone: 720-420-9266

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Website: bolderpathwayschool.

Enrollment: 100

to 5th

12th 101, Broomfield, CO 80020

Head of School: John Suitor

Grades served: Preschool

Grades served: Kindergarten- to Address: 320 E. 1st Ave., Suite

Website: bixbyschool.org

Bixby School features small class size, personalized instruction, hands-on learning, and an emphasis in math, science, humanities, and the arts. The school sits on three shady acres with creative play structures and sports fields, and boasts a large indoor pool. Founded in 1970, our mission is to cultivate critical thinking; promote independence and self-confidence; instill empathy, respect and responsibility; and inspire a love of learning.

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Capacity: 150

Principal: Michelle Thomas

Monthly tuition: $1,618 for

Enrollment: 15

preschool, $1,634 for kindergarten through 5th grade

Capacity: 48

Daily schedule: Preschool,

Average student-teacher ratio:

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; K-5, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; extended hours, 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Open houses: 6 to 7:30p.m., Nov. 9; 9 to 10:30 a.m., Nov. 19; 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 21 and Feb. 18.

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Annual tuition: $18,365 Bolder Pathway School serves students of all ability levels, specializing in learning differences and socialemotional disorders, in a year-round school format. Teaching methods emphasize your child’s learning style and pace through multiple curriculum options that meet individual

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; before and after school programming available

Open house/visitation: by appointment

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Boulder Country Day School

Situated on a picturesque, safe and private 5.5-acre campus adjacent to Open Space, Boulder Country Day School is a private school where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence.

Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, rigorous and balanced curriculum and a focus on community, we strive to create a wellrounded educational environment where students can innovate, create, grow and thrive. NAIS, ACIS and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School.

Grades served: Preschool (3 years)

Phone: 303-527-4931 Website: bouldercountryday.org Principal: John Suitor III

Crossroads School

sibility by creating individualized strategies for every student.

Grades served: 6th to 12th Address: 402 Kimbark St.,

Enrollment: 345

Longmont, 80501

Capacity: 390

Phone: 303-709-9881

Average student-teacher ratio:

Website: crossroadslongmont.

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Annual tuition: $11,494-$18,036,

Principal: Connie Nourse

depending on grade level

Enrollment: 26

Daily schedule: Preschool and Elementary school, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; middle school, 8 a.m. to 3:17 p.m.

Before Care (7:30 to 8 a.m.) offered for free. After Care (3 to 5:45 p.m.) offered at a minimal cost. Summer Camp also available making it possible to enroll year-round.

Visitation: Daily tours available Monday through Friday by appointment.

Capacity: 26, with wait list Monthly tuition: $100 Crossroads is a faith-based alternative school; its mission is to reach students who have struggled in a traditional school or who find that a traditional school doesn’t meet their needs.

Crossroads is committed to offering an environment that provides for growth and respon-

Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule

Events: Open Houses Nov. 10 and Jan. 20

to 8th

Dawson School

Address: 4820 Nautilus Court North, Boulder, CO 80301

Broomfield Academy

its saltwater pool. Programming is offered for children ages 2-1/2 to 14, including a before- and after-school program. The school maintains a focus on academics, character education and service learning.

Grades served: Age 2-1/2 to 8th Address: 7203 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone: 303-469-6449 Website: broomfieldacademy.com Principal: Patricia Garner Enrollment: 151 Broomfield Academy is a nationally accredited private school offering small class sizes, individualized learning plans and an advanced curriculum. Class sizes range from 10 to 15 students. The school offers accelerated academic programs and specialty classes that include art,music, Spanish language, Chinese language and culture, technology, physical education and on-site swimming in

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Capacity: 175 Annual tuition: $4,413 to $14,810 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; extended day: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Feb. 3, March 2, April 13 and May 4

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specials weekly in grades K-4, an involved parent community, and a 46-year history of success.

Grades served: Kindergarten through 12th

Address: 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026 Phone: 303-665-6679 Dawson School is a community of students, faculty, and families who are passionate about education. The region’s premier K-12 independent school, Dawson offers challenging collegepreparatory academics, robust athletics and arts programs, and renowned outdoor and experiential education. Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their individual potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world. The school features small class sizes, exceptional faculty, a 107-acre campus, 100 percent graduation rate, leadership and character education, integrated technology education in K-12, 1:1 iPads starting grade 5, after-school care/Homework Club at no charge, 10 hours of

Website: dawsonschool.org Head of school: George P. Moore Enrollment: 515 Capacity: 540 Average student-to-teacher ratio: 7-1 Annual tuition: Kindergarten2nd, $17,650; 3rd-4th, $21,070; 5th-8th, $22,350; 9th-12th, $22,900 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call for a private campus tour and school preview.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Desiderata School Inc.

Grades served: Kindergarten to 12th

Friends’ School

Address: Administrative office, 15785 N. 83rd St., Longmont, CO 80503; Longmont Student Center, 333 First Ave. #3, Longmont, CO 80501

Website: friendsschoolboulder.org Principal: Steve de Beer Enrollment: 172

303-678-9335; Student Center: 720-446-9374

Capacity: 172

Website: desiderataschool.com Principal: Co-directors Larame and Pandi Spence

Desiderata School is a non-traditional, proficiency-based, self-paced program that fosters a learning environment in which all students feel welcomed, included, and safe.

We maintain an 8:1 student to teacher learning environment. Each student’s academics are personalized, tailored to individual learning style, needs and interests. Students are involved in the selection of their curricula, choosing from a vast selection of courses that meet or exceed national standards. Our students are always encouraged to think independently and critically, discover new things, and become lifelong learners.

p.m. Monday to Thursday, depending on program.

Faith Baptist School

Baptist School also offers a strong academic program, a tremendous fine arts department and exciting athletic competition.

Enrollment: 50 Capacity: 70 Annual tuition: $2,400 to $8,000, depending on program

Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3:45

Open house/visitation: Contact administrative office to visit

Friends’ School is committed to educating the whole child, head, hand and heart. The preschool is play and exploration based, with a focus on relationships, communication, art and a foundation in pre-academic skills. The experiential learning based elementary curriculum emphasizes academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and social responsibility. The middle school acknowledges the unique aspects of early adolescent development and gives students a greater voice in the learning that takes place in and out of the classroom during the school day. The school offers small classes with low student teacher ratios. ACIS accredited and NAIS member.

Hawk Ridge School

Grades served: Kindergarten through 12th

Address: 833 15th Ave., Long-

sliding scale based on family income; financial aid available

Daily schedule: Preschool halfday programs; K-5, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; after-school care and enrichment classes available Open house/visitation: Preschool parent information meetings, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and Jan. 12; 9 a.m.

Dec. 9 and Jan 13. Kindergarten parent information meetings at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and Jan. 13, and 9 a.m.

Dec. 4 and Jan. 8. Middle School parent information meetings at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 and Jan. 6; 9 a.m.

Nov. 19 and Dec. 7. Email info@ friendsschoolboulder.org to schedule individual tour and class observation for 1st-5th grade.

more conventional schooling. We focus on meeting kids right where they are developmentally, academically, and personally, and we use what current brain research says about how kids learn best to design engaging and effective learning experiences.”

Grades served: 4th to 8th

Phone: 303-776-5677

Address: 506 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027

Phone: 303-868-8095

Principal: Jared Gunderson

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Annual tuition: See website for

mont, CO 80501

Website: fbslongmont.org

The purpose of Faith Baptist School is to provide children with a quality Christian education. As a Christian school in Longmont, we have met the educational needs of families in Longmont, as well as the north Denver metro area and Northern Colorado, since 1971. We desire to work in harmony with parents in accomplishing spiritual, academic, emotional and social goals in the life of students. In addition to these spiritual objectives, Faith

Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, CO 80303 Phone: 303-499-1999

Phone: Administrative Office:

and theremixcenter.com

Grades served: Preschool to 6th

Website: www.hawkridgeschool.

Enrollment: 77

org

Capacity: N/A

Director: Marty Colón

Annual tuition: $2,500 to $4,400, depending on grade level Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Tours given daily between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; call for more information

Hawk Ridge School is an independent 4th-8th grade school. Inspired by progressive educational values, we are a child -and learningcentered school that personalizes education for every student. At Hawk Ridge, we empower children to think independently, creatively, and critically. We specialize in serving the needs of children who are not challenged or engaged by

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Enrollment: not provided Capacity: 30 Annual tuition: $13,500 Daily Schedule: 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

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Hillside School Hillside School is a leader in the development of innovative teaching strategies for students with learning differences and serves as a community resource about learning and the well-being of children. Using evidence-based practices, Hillside provides specialized instruction enabling students with learning differences, such as dyslexia, to reach their academic potential and become capable and confident learners. The school serves students in first through ninth grade and features: classes of four students; specially-trained faculty; a half-day program using multisensory approaches; individualized instruction where students advance at their own pace.

While students make significant academic gains, the development of their confidence and self-esteem makes the most lasting impact, rekindling their love of learning.

Holy Family High School

Grades served: 1st to 9th

Jarrow Montessori School

Grades served: Toddler to 6th

Address: 6717 South Boulder Road, Boulder, CO 80303

Address: 3900 Orange Court,

Phone: 303-494-1468

Boulder, CO 80304

Website: hillsidelearning.org

Phone: 303-443-0511, ext. 113

Principal: Kathy Sherman

Website: jarrow.org

Enrollment: 48 half-time stu-

Principal: Michael Girodo

dents

Enrollment: 180

Capacity: 48

Annual tuition: Call for informa-

Average student-teacher ratio: 4-1 Annual tuition: $14,200 Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call for a private tour and meeting with our director

Address: 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80023

Phone: 303-410-1411

tion.

Founded in 1964, Jarrow is the oldest Montessori school in Colorado and fully accredited by the American Montessori Society. Jarrow is a private, nonprofit, co-ed school. Located in North Boulder on a beautiful 3-acre campus, Jarrow nurtures the development of the whole child through quality Montessori education. Our community supports each child’s joyful

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; before- and after-school care available.

The Joshua School

Grades served: Ages 6 to 18

Website: joshuaschool.org Head of school: Martha Muth

Enrollment: 628

Enrollment: 16

Capacity: 628

Capacity: 16 to 20

Annual tuition: $9,300 af-

Average student-teacher ratio: 1-1

Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on a block schedule

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a tour

Grades served: 9th to 12th

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Address: 7077 Harvest Road, Boulder, CO 80301

Principal: Matt Hauptly

filiated Catholics; $10,700 non-affiliated Catholics and nonCatholics

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Open house/visitation: Visits available by appointment, contact Admissions Director, Gavin Green

Phone: 303-974-7732

Website: holyfamilyhs.com

Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, Holy Family seeks to provide a Catholic learning environment that stresses academic excellence, fosters mutual respect, demands responsibility and encourages self-growth.

discovery of self in the journey to becoming a confident lifelong learner and compassionate citizen.

Students thrive within its childcentered approach and small class sizes.

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Annual tuition: $69,000, public and/or private tuition The Joshua School is a private, non-profit educational and therapeutic day treatment center for individuals and families challenged and enriched by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD). TJS is approved by the Colorado Department of Education and licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services.

Daily schedule: 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Monthly tours, call to schedule.

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Longmont Christian School

education, sports, music, art and many other educational opportunities. It’s overseen by a school board, with representatives from multiple Christian churches in the area.

Mountain Peak School

Grades served: Preschool to 6th

Grades served: PreK3 through

Address: 1833 Sunset Place, Long-

12th

mont, CO 80501

Address: 1440 Collyer St.,

Phone: 720-494-1622

Longmont, CO 80501

Website: mountainpeakschool.com

Phone: 303-776-3254 Website: longmontchristian.org Principal: Donnie Bennett Enrollment: 265 The school was established in 1993 and is an accredited member of ACSI and CHSSA. Longmont Christian is committed to a vision that students will acquire wisdom, knowledge and a Biblical view of character, leadership, service and stewardship. Longmont Christian provides effective Christian

Mackintosh Academy

Capacity: 400 Annual tuition: $3,765 to $4,888

Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule an appointment

student to teacher ratio of 9:1. Mack is a fully accredited IB world school offering a full-time gifted program that integrates daily arts, physical education, foreign language (Spanish), social emotional learning and design thinking. Tuition assistance is available.

Grades served: Kindergarten to

Director: Alison Buckett Mountain Peak is a nonsectarian, independent school. We offer individualized curriculum while focusing on educating the whole child. We strive for excellence by nurturing each child’s intellect, curiosity and social growth. Student responsibility and respect for self and others are emphasized. Learning experiences are offered that reach beyond the core academic areas. Creative thinking in a hands-on manner introduces students to exciting and challenging

Mountain Shadows Montessori School

8th

Address: 6717 South Boulder

At Mackintosh Academy, we prepare students to succeed in a world we can’t yet imagine. For nearly 40 years Mackintosh has been pioneering next-generation gifted education, nurturing the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students in a caring community of learners so that they contribute to a world that needs them. Mackintosh blends a purposefully small school environment with leading-edge educational approaches, preparing children for their unique future. Our students love to learn and learn to leave their mark. Unique to the core, Mackintosh Academy is a co-educational, independent day school with a November 2015

subjects. We truly meet each child at their level, whether it’s gifted or academically challenged and in a small classroom setting (16 or less in K-6, 12 or less in preschool).

Enrollment: 51 Capacity: 90 Annual tuition: $2,300 to $4,500 for preschool, $7,400 for kindergarten through 6th grade Daily schedule: Preschool, 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.; K-6, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to arrange a tour

and outdoor environments; uninterrupted blocks of work time; and the use of manipulative materials which gently move children from concrete to abstract problem solving. While children learn, explore, and play in and around our 12-acre farmhouse campus, they become engaged, confident, and independent learners.

Grades served: 12 months

Road, Boulder CO 80303

through 6th

Phone: 303-554-2011

Address: 4154 63rd St. at Jay

Website: www.mackintoshacad-

Road, Boulder

emy.com

Phone: 303-530-5353

Director of Institutional Advancement: Sam Gaudet Enrollment: 100 Capacity: 120 Average student-teacher ratio: 9-1

Annual tuition: $17,590 (K-6th), $18,100 (7th-8th)

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Campus tours and referral meetings by appointment; visit website for details

Early childhood education experts have been teaching the only internationally accredited Montessori curriculum in the state of Colorado since 1976. Our classrooms are purposely curated to meet a child’s developmental needs and teachers meet children where they are academically, guiding them as individuals and not at the pace of the class. Creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration are borne through the Montessori characteristics of multi-aged classrooms; the freedom to choose work within a prescribed set of options within the classroom

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Website: mountainshadows.org Head of School: Ann Kasunich Enrollment: 80 Average student-teacher ratio: 10-1

Annual tuition: $10,800 to $15,050

Daily schedule: Staggered 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; half-day options toddlerkindergarten; extended day 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Personal tours by appointment

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Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School

whole person: spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. The school is accredited through AdvancED.

Running River School

Grades served: Kindergar-

Grades served: Kindergarten to

ten to 8th

8th

Address: 900 W. Midway

Address: 1370 Forest Park Circle,

Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80020

Lafayette, CO 80026

Phone: 303-466-4177

Phone: 303-499-2059

Website: school.nool.us

Website: runningriver.org

Principal: Kathy Shadel

Principal: Nancy Monson

Enrollment: 451

Enrollment: 35

Capacity: 500 Annual tuition: $5,352 Daily schedule: 8:15 a.m. to Nativity School offers traditional Catholic values, high academic standards, personal education and a structured environment. Its mission statement is: To continue the ministry of Jesus Christ within the traditions of our Catholic heritage in order to educate the

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy

3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 3 and 4, 2016 or call to schedule a tour

Running River School balances inner and outer development through meaningful, experiential, individualized, nature based and contemplative education. We address every aspect of education: an excellent academic program, including all subjects, as well as an integrated yearly environmental theme; the arts; contemplative practices; nourishing a foundation for lifelong health (physical fitness and homemade organic lunches); teaching life skills; spending weekly time in nature and camping trips; and

Grades served: Preschool to 8th

Address: 9447 Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80503

Sacred Heart of Jesus School

Phone: 303-652-9162

Daily schedule: 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Wed., Dec. 9 and Wed., Jan. 13 from 9-10:30am. Tours also available by appointment.

From our cutting edge curriculum to our stellar athletics, we nurture our students in mind, body and soul.

Sacred Heart of Jesus School has been serving the Boulder community for nearly 120 years.

Grades served: Preschool Address: 1317 Mapleton Ave.,

Enrollment: 200

Boulder, CO 80304

Average student-teacher ratio: Preschool 6-1; K-8

Phone: 303-447-2362 Website: school.shjboulder.org

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Annual tuition: $13,000

through 8th

Principal: Sylvia Robinson

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Capacity: 65

as Latin and formal Logic.

Website: rmcaonline.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy provides an integrated classical and Christian curriculum. Teachers nurture each student and create a learning environment that fosters character development. Parents are our partners to create a community that is vibrant and supportive. The well-rounded curriculum includes art, music, and physical education, as well

a strong emphasis on communication and social skills. We build community through parent involvement and education and school service projects both locally and globally.

Kindergarten, $2,190-$6,990 (depending on program); Grades 1-8, $5,990

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Open house/visitation: School tours available from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays

Principal: Roonie Leittem-Murrell Accredited by AdvancED and a member of the National Catholic Education Association, Sacred Heart of Jesus School is a Catholic parochial school in the heart of Boulder with an outstanding tradition of excellence in all that we do. Our small class sizes, coupled with our faculty current in technology and best practices results in a culturally rich and academically strong environment. This is proven by our test scores which are consistently the highest in national percentages.

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Enrollment: 250 Annual tuition: $4,975 affiliated; $6,650 non-affiliated Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open house/tours/shadow opportunities: Call Jennifer Wilcomb, director of admissions, for information.

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Schools

Phone: 303-776-8760

Boulder campus, the small class sizes and respectful atmosphere provide students with an ideal environment to engage in rigorous academic and creative coursework within a culture of challenge, empowerment, and support. For all those who are not thriving in a large and impersonal system, September High School is a top-notch alternative.

Website: johnthebaptist.org

Grades served: 9th to 12th

Principal: Kemmery Hill

Address: 1902 Walnut St., Boulder,

Enrollment: 334

CO 80302

respect, and dignity while encompassing the ideals of sacrifice and service.

Grades served: Preschool to 8th

Address: 350 Emery St., Longmont, CO 80501

Capacity: 500 Annual tuition: $4,850 for parishioners; $6,000 for nonparishioners The school works in partnership with parents in guiding children through their academic, faith, and character exploration. It is committed to reinforcing the family environment in a nurturing community which fosters faith, values,

St. Louis Catholic School

September High School

Daily schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a tour

With more than 40 years of operation, September High School is Boulder’s longest-running independent high school and a leader in relationship-based education. The fully-accredited college preparatory curriculum is complemented by strong community programming, outstanding fine arts offerings, internships for every student, a visiting artist series, all-school travel opportunities and much more. The September School program is designed to promote college readiness along with personal and professional success.

Located on a beautiful downtown

Phone: 303-443-9933

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School

on diverse subject areas, making connections that foster a lifelong love of learning.

Phone: K-8, 303-666-6220; ELC, 303-664-9177

Website: school.stlp.org

K-8: 130

to 8th

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Enrollment: 20 to 30 Capacity: 100 Annual tuition: $16,900 to $17,500 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule visit

Louisville, CO 80027

Enrollment: Preschool: 40;

Grades served: Preschool

Principal: John Dunn

Address: 925 Grant Ave.,

Principal: Kathy Byrnes

The school has been offering a Catholic education for children for more than 100 years. The Early Learning Center emphasizes academic and spiritual development for children ages 3 to 5. The K-8 program offers core education curriculum, along with extracurricular activities such as music, sports and clubs. It is an accredited school, with state-licensed teachers and an active and supportive parent community. St. Louis is fully accredited within the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools system.

Website: septemberschool.org

Capacity: Preschool: 100; K-8: 225

Annual tuition: $4,500 for practicing Catholics; $5,640 for non-Catholics; call for preschool tuition

Daily schedule: 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.; call for preschool hours; before and after-school care available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a tour

Preschoolers and kindergarteners enjoy a play-based curriculum with an emphasis on movement and sensory integration. Children learn mathematics, literacy and science through practical activities indoors and outside in nature. In the elementary and middle school grades, our unique approach to education guides students with a remarkably rich Waldorf curriculum of mathematics, sciences, language arts, history, geography, German, Mandarin, eurythmy (expressive dance), physical education, handwork, woodworking, painting and instrumental music. Students embrace rigorous learning that addresses the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Experienced teachers and students work together

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Grades served: Preschool/Kindergarten to 8th and Parent-Child program

Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot, CO 80503

Phone: 303-652-0130 Website: shepherdvalley.org Outreach/Admissions Director: Ruth Godberfforde

Enrollment: 105 Capacity: 125 Annual tuition: $4,500 to $13,900 (parent/child program is $218 per session)

Daily schedule: pre-K/K-8th is 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., after-school until 5:30 p.m.

Open house/visitation: 3 to 6 p.m., Nov 19 and Feb. 4; tours available by request

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Shining Mountain Waldorf School

and a love for learning that prepares students for college and university admissions.

Grades served: Parent/child program and preschool to 12th

Tara Performing Arts

Address: 999 Violet Ave., Boul-

Website: tarahighschool.org Administrator: Greg Fisher

Website: smwaldorf.org School Director: Jane M. Zeender

Enrollment: 50

Enrollment: 315

Capacity: 54

Capacity: Not provided

Annual tuition: $14,740

Annual tuition: $6,927 to Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday

Open house/visitation: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dec. 3 and Jan. 7. Visit the website for a monthly tour schedule

Address: 4180 19th St., Boulder, Phone: 303-440-4510

Phone: 303.444.7697

$18,530

Grades served: 9th to 12th CO 80304

der, CO 80304

The school is fully accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. The Waldorf curriculum provides a well-rounded academic education that is enlivened by the arts, music, movement, foreign languages and community festivals. The program fosters independent, imaginative thinking, healthy social interaction

actively seek out an educational path that asks them to step into the light as unique individuals.

Tara is a Waldorf high school specializing in a rigorous, college- preparatory curriculum with an emphasis on the performing arts. Deliberately small in size, with 12 to 15 students per class, Tara has no audition process for admission; effort, enthusiasm and attitude are the criteria for acceptance. Tara students do not wish to remain anonymous in life; they

Daily schedule: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday Open house/visitation: Call to schedule a visit and tour or watch the website for upcoming Open House and Curriculum Sampler information.

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Starts a Non-Profit

Challenging academics. Robust athletics and arts programs. Individual attention from our best-in-class faculty.

Our graduates achieve their potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world. What will your child’s story be?

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Temple Grandin School

strengths through academic exploration, supported social interaction and community involvement.

Website: watershedschool.org

der, CO 80301

Head of School: Greg Bamford;

Phone: 303-554-7363

Admissions Director: Mishel Gantz

Website: templegrandinschool.

Enrollment: 70

org

Average student-teacher ratio:

Executive director: Jen

7-1

Wilger

Annual tuition: $20,700

Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; individual schedules on Friday

Open house/visitation: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and Jan. 13; individual tours and student visits available by appointment Monday through Thursday.

At Watershed, students learn by going off campus, working with experts, and creating solutions to real-world problems. Instead of memorizing answers for standardized tests, they might learn economics by starting a small business or master algebra by solving an engineering problem. Watershed students learn with a purpose. Along the way, they’re part of a close-knit community that allows them to be who they are. It’s no wonder they love coming to school every day.

Ziji Early Elementary Grades served: Preschool to Address: 3100 Ridge View Drive, Erie, CO 80516

Visitation: Check the website for New Parent Information Sessions; Private tours available Monday through Thursday by appointment.

Open Houses/Program Previews; Dec. 5 and Feb. 6.

all kinds. Our teaching practice cuts conventional speed and nurtures an appreciation for the simple joy, wonder and limitless possibility inherent in each and every school day.

Address: 6390 Jay Road, Boulder, CO 80301

Website: vistaridge.org

Phone: 303-530-0844

Co-Principals: Sandy Hodgson

Website: zijiearlyelementary.org Head of school: Marti Holley and Norah Murray

Enrollment: 75 Capacity: 200 Annual tuition: $4,400 to $6,515

Daily schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday

Open house/visitation: By appointment

Daily schedule: 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Grades served: One mixed-age class of kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade

8th

Phone: 303-828-4944

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der, CO 80304

Address: 6446 Jay Road, Boul-

Annual tuition: $28,000

Vista Ridge Academy is a private Christian school providing quality education for children through 8th grade. Class sizes are small, and teachers seek to nurture each child within a loving environment that is safe and free from drugs, alcohol and violence. Vista Ridge Academy is a great place for kids to grow intellectually, physically and spiritually.

Address: 1661 Alpine Ave., BoulPhone: 303-440-7520

Capacity: 24

Vista Ridge Academy

Grades served: 6th to 12th

Grades served: 6th to 12th

Enrollment: 23

Temple Grandin School provides a specialized socio-academic curriculum for students with Asperger’s Syndrome or similar learning profiles focused on high-level academics and social/behavioral learning.

Our program strengthens the foundations of social-emotional development through explicit teaching of self-regulation, self-advocacy, social communication and organizational skills.

Students focus on developing

Watershed School

Our mission at Ziji Early Elementary is to create a rich, meaningful and embodied educational journey for our mixed aged class of two teachers and twenty children ages 4 to 9 years. Our differentiated curriculum allows each student to work at the edge of their academic understanding in an active, engaged way. Our allegiance to play encourages social development and self understanding and furthers future skills in storytelling, design and creative inventing of

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Enrollment: 20 Capacity: 20 Annual tuition: $10,500 Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Open house/visitation: Call to arrange a visit

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The quality of a neighborhood school increases the value of your property. The average home in our district is approximately $300,000. Studies show the value of these homes can be impacted significantly based on the quality of the area neighborhood school. An investment

A person’s earning potential is tied directly to the

in your schools is an investment in your home.

quality and quantity of their education.

Research shows that the quality and quantity of one’s education can increase individual productivity significantly. By investing in our education system, we exponentially lessen our dependency on healthcare, welfare, and the likelihood that our citizens will become incarcerated.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE DRIVING A VIBRANT ECONOMY

We in St. Vrain Valley Schools see ourselves as much more than a high quality educational institution. We are committed to ensuring that our 32,000+ students receive the very best education possible in order to be successful in a highly competitive global environment. Towards this end, we are committed to providing a highly qualified workforce throughout our community and beyond. Of the approximately 55 million K-12 aged children in the United States, research indicates that 90% are enrolled in a public school. We believe the longstanding institution of public education is second only to high quality parenting in determining the future of our nation. We are shaping today’s children to be tomorrow’s young adults, parents, business owners, industry leaders and senior citizens. Truly, the quality of our schools will play a significant role in determining the future of our nation.

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