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With so many choices in education, parents need to take the time to find the perfect fit for their children in academics and enrichment activities. This School Choice Expo publication gives parents information about public and private school options in the St. Vrain and Boulder Valley areas. Kristi Ritter Specialty Publications Editor kkritter@times-call.com 303-684-5275
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Adult Education Students, 17 years and older, earn credits toward high school diplomas. Flexible scheduling, one-on-one instruction, ESL and basic literacy. Alexander Dawson School Dawson prepares students for what the world demands, through an exciting and engaging academic, athletic and artistic program for kindergarten through grade 12. Alpine Elementary School An International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme World School. Provides a challenging inquiry-based education that enables students to positively impact the world. Altona Middle School A leadership focused school where individual students create their own opportunities through core, enrichment and extracurricular achievement. Black Rock Elementary Gifted and talented, world languages focus school. Blue Mountain Elementary Science, technology and inquiry focus school. Boulder Country Day School NAIS, ACIS and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate school. Boulder Country Day School is a small, independent school that provides a well-rounded classical education for pre-school through grade eight. Bridge School The school of choice for bright – often gifted – learners whose needs are not being met by the traditional education system. Burlington Elementary Curriculum support enhances and challenge all levels of literacy education. Carbon Valley Academy Small class sizes with high academic standards, structured learning environment, passionate teaching staff, effective school leadership and a positive school culture are the cornerstones of CVA.
Career Development Center (CDC) Offers St. Vrain students classes that are related to actual working environments where they explore today’s industries using currently utilized equipment.
Erie Elementary School Provides a welcoming and nurturing learning community led by genuine compassion for children.
Centennial Elementary School Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) focus school.
Erie High School A small school atmosphere that allows staff to concentrate on the academic needs of every student. Block scheduling maximizes learning.
Central Elementary School An International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Candidate School in which all students participate.
Erie Middle School A pre-advanced placement focus school utilizing the Springboard AP math and language arts curriculum.
Coal Ridge Middle School Achieving academic success for all students is a top priority. Block scheduling enhances strong academic focus.
Extra Innings Six-thousand square foot baseball and softball indoor training facility run by a professional local Longmont athletic family. Offering lessons, tunnels, party room and great pro shop.
Colorado Chiropractic & Rehab Specializing in personal wellness action plans that scientifically reduce stress, restore energy and make people feel younger. Columbine Elementary School A bilingual school that celebrates diversity. Connelly Chiropractic A purpose to educate and adjust as many families as possible toward optimal health through natural chiropractic care. Cottage School Contemporary Montessori classrooms combine beautifully designed environments with child-centered, individualized classroom styles which result in deepened and accelerated learning. Dance Dimensions Offering the finest in dance education for 24 years. Serving ages 3 to adult from beginner to pre-professional – ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop and more. Eagle Crest Elementary School Offers looping, which involves teachers keeping the same students for two years in grades one and two and three and four. Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA Building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Faith Baptist School A traditional Christian school preparing students in a Christian environment. Fall River Elementary School School-wide goal to see students progress academically, psychologically and socially. School successfully uses ROCKS Positive Behavior System. Flagstaff Academy A premier public charter school with a science and technology focus, serving pre-kindergarten through middle school. Frederick Elementary School Recognizes the unique needs of students impacted by economics and language differences by providing a bilingual program and literacy support. Frederick High School Culturally diverse school with a friendly small town atmosphere. Block scheduling allow students to maximize learning. Friends’ School Educating the whole child – head, hand and heart. Accredited school with small classes for preschool through grade five with experiential learning.
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Gateway Montessori School For 28 years, Gateway offers a quality, authentic Montessori program for children 3 to 6 years through a caring, certified staff.
Skyline High School A comprehensive high school which also offers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) academies. Silver Creek High School A comprehensive high school that with a leadership focus excels academically and in extracurricular programs.
Hygiene Elementary School Integrated academic arts focus school. Utilizes an arts approach while adhering to adopted district curriculum.
Spangler Elementary School A diverse bilingual school which has a strong emphasis on literacy.
Imagine Charter School at Firestone Preschool through eighth grade classical core knowledge charter school.
Legacy Elementary School Programs address students’ social, emotional and academic needs.
Loma Linda Elementary Math and science focus school programming, includes additional math, science instruction at all grade levels and a partnership with CU Boulder School of Engineering.
Longmont Estates Elementary Creating learning experiences to help each child be successful. Strong volunteer support through IBM E-mentors program for fourth and fifth graders.
Longmont High School An honors and advanced placement focus school committed to meeting the needs of all students.
Longmont Tutoring Club An educational support center for kindergarten through 12th grade. Individualized caring and competent tutoring for all subjects and abilities.
Longs Peak Middle School A pre-advanced placement focus school utilizing the Springboard AP math and language arts curriculum.
Lyons Elementary School Educate all students to their highest potential by fostering a cooperative, creative, community-based environment.
Lyons Middle/Senior High School Unique small school atmosphere that provides a sense of belonging which positively affects a student’s confidence, self-esteem and sense of responsibility.
Mead Elementary School Ensures that all students reach their full potential, celebrate success and uniqueness and feel safe and welcome.
Mead High School Offering a wide range of regular, honors and advanced placement courses in both the core and elective areas.
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Heritage Middle School The IB Middle Years program provides students with a rigorous, well rounded and internationally focused education.
Indian Peaks Elementary School In a bilingual learning environment, students are challenged to excel and develop positive attitudes toward themselves, education and the future.
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Mead Middle School Core subjects are taught by two and four person teaching teams to provide maximum support and intervention. Messiah Lutheran School Offering full-time Christian education for children ages 2.5 through grade five in a safe, secure environment. Mountain Peak Private School Offering classes for preschool through sixth grade with a focus on educating the whole child with small classes and individualized curriculum. Mountain Shadows Montessori School Colorado’s only AMI fully accredited Montessori school for ages 2.5 to 12. Established in 1976, Mountain Shadows has a history of developing a love for learning in every child. Mountain View Elementary School Encourages all students to reach their academic, social and emotional potential. New Leaf Chiropractic & Wellness Center A mission to help as many people as possible live their life to their fullest potential. Niwot Elementary School Differentiated instruction focus school to create multiple pathways so students of different abilities, interest or learning needs experience equally appropriate ways to learn. Niwot High School Provides educational experiences that inspire academic excellence, personal growth and social responsibility. Niwot is also home to the district’s only IB Diploma Programme. Northridge Elementary School Mission is to inspire and encourage life-long learning, academic excellence and personal integrity within a context of diversity, responsibility and respect. Olde Columbine High School Non-traditional school which values individuality and diversity. Small, self-paced classes offer opportunities for all students to achieve their full potential.
Open Door Provide a safe and positive learning environment in which students can make progress towards graduation while making positive decisions for their educational future. Options for Education Helping parents with pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Students navigate the process of choosing the right school for their child. Our Savior’s Lutheran School Offering rigorous academic programs and Biblical instruction beginning with age 3 through grade eight. Prairie Ridge Elementary School Focused instruction and integrated content provides students the necessary skills to become competent in reading, writing, speaking, solving mathematical situations and the use of technology. Rocky Mountain Christian Academy A kindergarten through grade eight classical and Christian school offering excellent academics in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Rocky Mountain Elementary School A bilingual school that actively seeks and encourages family and community involvement to ensure all students receive a high quality education. Running River School A kindergarten through eighth grade school that fosters a love of learning through meaningful, experiential, integrated academics and cultivates connection to self, humanity and the planet. Sanborn Elementary School Committed to meeting the needs of all learners through differentiated instruction, which includes remediation and extension opportunities for all students. September School An intimate and supportive community that fosters individual development and reawakens the love of learning. Shepherd Valley Waldorf School Recognizing that children have their own
St. Vrain Community Montessori School Aims to nurture the whole child and enrich the lives of each student, within an authentic Montessori approach to education. St. Vrain Valley Credit Union Longmont’s oldest homegrown financial institution, celebrating 55 years, is Your Financial Advocate for checking, savings, loans and investment services. St. Vrain Valley School District Learning Services Provides support to principals, staff, students and parents at all St. Vrain schools. Oversees numerous programs and departments. St. Vrain Valley School District Nutrition Services Information on school district wellness and nutrition programs. St. Vrain Valley School District Student Services Encompasses many programs including, special education, gifted and talented, early childhood/preschool, speech, hearing, vision and district health services. Sunset Middle School Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) focus school. Tiny Tim Center Providing early childhood education and therapeutic services to assist each child in reaching their highest potential. Trail Ridge Middle School A strong middle school philosophy with a focus on academics and a variety of electives, activities and clubs. Twin Peaks Charter Academy A focus on education through core knowledge curriculum, character development, fine arts and leadership. Universal High School An alternative pathway to a high school diploma that is student-centered, standardsbased and rigorous. Westview Middle School Technology focus school. Students will problem solve, collaborate, communicate, innovate and construct meaning through project-based learning.
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From the time of birth, parents make thousands of decisions concerning their children. One of those decisions is choosing the right school. The choices can be endless from public to private schools. Within the private sector, parents will find the option of parochial schools, which is a parish school that is usually controlled and supported by a local church congregation. But why would a parent choose a parochial school? What if they aren’t tied to a specific religion? These choices are often made for as many reasons as there are individual children. Julie Rossi, principal at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Longmont, says the first thing parents should look for in a school is whether it offers classes that match their children’s interests. If it does, this gives parents a chance to help foster their kids’ interests. Two of the parochial schools in Longmont, such as St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Longmont Christian, offer excellent academics and after-school activities similar to other private and public schools. The difference one will find is that spiritual growth and God is infused into everything students do on a daily basis. “We want to teach universal knowledge, everyone is welcome,” Rossi says. “It’s all part of their (students) spiritual journey. We’re here to help the parent and children grow.” Rossi and Longmont Christian principal Donnie Bennett say people are often misled to think that if they are not Catholic or Christian, they are not welcome at a parochial school. “Even though our school is a Christian school, we have a lot of people from other denominations,” Bennett says. “We are open to this.” Beyond the academics, parochial schools offer parents a spiritual foundation, as well as a sense of community, Rossi says. “Our school is like a community,” she says. “All the kids and parents know each other. Everyone looks out for each other.” Bennett believes that parochial schools such as Longmont Christian attract all kinds of families because it offers a sense of safety and security, too. “Some fear that by being here they are isolated, but they are not,” he says. “We do a lot of volunteer
“We hope that what they learn moves on after school in their behavior, thoughts and the way they act. We are always trying to live our lives like Jesus and be active faith-filled Christians.” Michele Osentoski, St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Longmont work and get out into the community.” While parochial schools have a religious foundation, their goal is to help kids get a well-rounded education not only in academics, but also in life, Bennett says. A parochial school can also help make them a better person through Christian beliefs, because students learn they should help others. Both Bennett and Rossi believe once you visit their schools, you will see why they are so special. “We are told all the time that when people come here they feel the love of God and his presence here,”
Bennett says. Rossi feels the same about St. John the Baptist. “You can see and feel it everywhere.” Michele Osentoski, administrative assistant to the principal at St. John the Baptist Catholic School, says it can all be summed up by what children take from their time at a parochial school. “We hope that what they learn moves on after school in their behavior, thoughts and the way they act,” she says. “We are always trying to live our lives like Jesus and be active faith-filled Christians.”
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Non-traditional schools influence student behavior By Kimberly Crater Longmont Times-Call
While researching which schools your children should attend, it is important to consider how the school’s environment influences student behavior. Non-traditional schools like Montessori and Waldorf schools look at different ways to approach learning with respect to child development. Both schools work to help children become more independent and responsible. Montessori Schools With a focus on child development, Montessori schools are centered on what will best help students learn. “Children are naturally motivated,” says Abigail Miller, the director of Bloom! Montessori School in Longmont. In Montessori schools, students develop a long lasting, collaborative relationship with their teachers. While teachers monitor progress, students are able to choose what they want to learn at the pace that works best for them. Montessori materials are designed to be self-correcting so students can teach themselves, individualizing the learning process. When students are given the opportunity to choose what they want to work on, they will generally work longer and harder to complete it. Montessori classrooms tend to be open with ample space, allowing students to work independently or in small groups, says Jan Ferwerda, the director of school adSC-140508
vancement at Mountain Shadows Montessori School in Boulder. When students do act out, they can be put in time out. However, before punishing children, Montessori schools believe it is important they understand why their actions were harmful. Teachers use the misbehavior to reinforce positive behavior in the future and students are encouraged to apologize to someone they hurt or offend. Part of the Montessori curriculum focuses on learning social and moral responsibility. These lessons, called grace and courtesy lessons, teach students successful life skills. Waldorf Schools Academic lessons combined with the arts form the core of the rigorous curriculum at Waldorf schools. The structured curriculum, designed around child development, keeps students busy and their minds active. It also focuses on fostering student creativity and imagination. At many Waldorf schools, students “fill their day with doing,” says Laurie Bayless, the enrollment and marketing coordinator at Shepherd Valley Waldorf School in Longmont. Students begin learning foreign languages at an early age. At most Waldorf schools, children will learn two languages, in addition to their primary speaking language. At Shepherd Valley, students learn Spanish and German. Music lessons are started early in Waldorf schools, as well, with
Eisley Beason, a 2-year-old student at Bloom! Montessori School in Longmont, practices her geometric shapes. (Courtesy Bloom! Montessori School)
students learning to play a recorder in first grade and string instruments, such as the violin, in fourth grade. Like the curriculum, the days and weeks are highly structured so children can get used to a pattern. The repetition helps keep students from misbehaving, and helps build long-term memory capacity and make children feel more comfort-
able in their environment. Another focus at Waldorf schools is to endorse cooperation instead of competition, especially in the lower grades, to help students learn the strengths and weaknesses of their classmates and minimize bad behaviors. On the teacher end of things, they move through the grades, developing a relationship is devel-
oped between the teachers, students and parents. The additional time together allows students to build respectful relationships, which often results in better behavior. Having children remain with the same teacher for the eight years of elementary and middle school can be like having an extra parent while the child is not at home, Bayless says.
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Learning skills for life-long success By Kristi Ritter Longmont Times-Call
Cooking up a recipe in class gives students a great sense of pride and accomplishment. Quite often they work in groups to prepare a tasty treat, while utilizing class skills for measuring ingredients and reading recipes. It’s a class that teaches students necessary life skills that will be used throughout their lives. The St. Vrain Valley School District offers cooking classes as part of their family and consumer science electives for students. Katie Saenz, a family and consumer science teacher at Erie and Mead high schools, says her classes continue to be full. “I think kids enjoy eating as part of a class,” she says while laughing, but adds, “I think they like to learn how to cook. It’s a lot of hands-on learning.” Depending on the class levels the students are in, they learn a variety of skills that relate to many areas of life, including nutrition and healthy eating, communicating, writing, reading, math and cost estimating, and planning and cooking a meal. “They learn a great deal of teamwork and how to work well with others,” Saenz says. “And for some students, they learn what they’re good at, and maybe even find a potential career interest.” The hands-on approach to learning is a great opportunity for many students to grasp a task more quickly by doing it first hand. “Kids love the opportunity to do things in their own way,” she says. Cooking is also an important component of the Montessori program. At Mountain Shadows Montessori School in Boulder, students in every class level learn specific skills in the kitchen that they’ll need throughout their life. “The Montessori way is to learn by doing,” says Jan Ferwerda, director of school advancement at Mountain Shadows. “Everything we teach is to prepare students for a successful life.” Primary students will learn basic fundamentals in the kitchen, including how to use tools, learning the sense of smell, taste, sight and touch, measuring specific amounts for recipes and following sequence in the recipe. The students also learn the social aspect of cooking when they present their finished recipe and serve the food to their classmates. Ferwerda says there are different expectations for students in elementary ages, starting with a team effort to complete a task. Students are in charge of choosing recipes, gathering ingredients, organizing and more
Top left: With the assistance of a teacher, a student at Mountain Shadows Montessori School measures and combines ingredients into a pan on the stove. Cooking classes are a big part of the school’s learning because of the basic and necessary life skills the students learn. Top right: Team work is a big part of the cooking classes because students have to work together in order to create a recipe. Above: Following a recipe correctly requires great concentration from these students who need to ensure their recipe turns out. (Courtesy Mountain Shadows Montessori School)
advanced measurement skills like learning to double a recipe, estimating the cook time and converting measurements. By accomplishing all of these tasks, students will have a greater appreciation of the processes involved in cooking, she says. “We want them to respect what they’re doing and transfer that respect to their parents at home doing the same thing,” Ferwerda says. “It also gives them an appreciation of the profession.” While other schools have added cooking to a part of their curriculum, not all schools have developed it as much as Mountain Shadows. Executive Director Frank Vincent says, “We see it as a valuable experience and figured out some ways to make it work that take some attention.” Ferwerda says Mountain Shadows follows the Montessori
instruction that Dr. Maria Montessori began. She was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher, humanitarian and devout Catholic best known for her philosophy of Montessori education which focuses on self-directed activity on the part of the child, and observation by a teacher. “We do a lot of applications that relate to practical life,” Ferwerda says. “The applications allow the child to really learn and experience.” The cooking classes have evolved quite extensively within the past three to four years at Mountain Shadows and are a definite point of interest for the school, as well as the individualized teaching in the classrooms. While there is a curriculum for the school, it’s done through a collaboration between the student and teacher who work hand-in-hand to Continued on 7
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This method of teaching is no different in the kitchen, where students get to lead the recipes and planning of making meals and treats for their classmates. However, cooking classes are not always a part of every school’s daily regime. At Alexander Dawson School in Lafayette students can sign up for a home economics club. While they focus on cooking, they also learn skills like sewing and knitting. Kris Deardorff, associate academic dean at Alexander Dawson, says the students like to bake, offering up tasty breads, cookies, crepes and more. The students get to decide the recipes, which gives them more control in making life choices. “We try to let kids know that cooking can be for anyone,” Deardorff says. “They are basic skills they should know to be able to take care of themselves.” Students will learn basic measuring skills, while understanding the importance of following the steps in order to achieve success. For any student in the kitchen, it’s a time for them to learn the skills they need for all stages of life. It also allows them to implement other skills, like math and reading, into a process that will teach them hands-on. Cooking at Mountain Shadows Montessori School goes beyond food preparation, with students heading up the cleanup and serving of food. (Courtesy Mountain Shadows Montessori School)
“This is their outlet; their time to do things they are interested in,” Saenz says. “These skills will teach kids how to have healthy relationships and lives beyond school.”
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AnnaMarie Lassman, a student at Tara Performing Arts High School in Boulder, shows off her handiwork. Right: Jordyn Jones and Sophie Blades practice the art of fencing as part of their high school education at Tara Performing Arts High School. (Courtesy Tara Performing Arts High School)
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Education comes alive at performing arts schools By Daelena Tinnin Longmont Times-Call
The music, drama, productions and art are only parts of the approach to education at performing arts schools. Debates range on the importance of arts in the general scope of education as performing arts schools continue to find balance between a love for the arts and a love for education. Many states have save the arts programs and foundations. Advocates such as Americans for the Arts and VH1’s Save the Music Foundation keep the push for arts in education alive at the national level. However, studies and surveys continue to research the connections among art studies, academic success and social development. Betsy Barricklow, co-founder, co-director and teacher at Tara Performing Arts High School in Boulder, says the focus of Tara is to use the performing arts to enliven their
academic studies. The goal is to have Tara students leave with a curiosity about their future education. “Our focus in being a performing arts high school is clearly not to cater to students who exclusively think they want the performing arts in their future,” Barricklow says. “That’s a big difference between us and other performing arts high schools.” For some, the belief that most performing arts schools only foster bitter competition and prize “talented” students above any other might be unfounded. Marissa Shevins, a senior at Alexander Dawson School in Lafayette, says Dawson offers many choices to the relatively small school that competition often isn’t a factor. “They definitely do try to make it a community,” Shevins says. However, students might be drawn to performing arts school for other reasons. The Dawson school supports the arts in educa-
tion as a means to better understand the self and others, but has a strong focus on academics and college preparation, as well. Their high school requirement for the arts is three semesters, but Colleen Krueger, communications director at Dawson, says students often take more than the required classes. “Having that creative outlet is such a big part of their lives,” Krueger says. Schools like Tara are finding ways to incorporate the arts and still have a healthy and rigorous focus on academics. “Our focus is that we use the performing arts to enliven the academics, to teach the students about themselves as they take on different roles,” Barricklow says. The Dawson school, which offers 15 choices in visual and performing arts, including jewelry making, woodworking, act-
ing and improvisation, and chorus, fills a void that might be missing from other local schools. “I think we look at schools in the area that have had to cut (the arts) for budget reasons and we try to find that equal balance between the arts, academics and sports,” Krueger says. If students and parents find themselves looking for a school that still believes in the arts, they might find the requirements a little different than anticipated. Barricklow says the first requirement to attend Tara and the fundamental foundation to the school is a year-long commitment to a substance-free lifestyle with no alcohol or drug experimentation or use. Barricklow believes this helps the students become more Continued on 9
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selves as an ensemble, as a school,” she says. An education channeled through the arts also has the potential to foster an environment that benefits students and teachers. “I wake up in the morning excited to come here and teach because of the response I get from the students,” Barricklow says. With high school being formative and vulnerable years, a performing arts centered education shapes students in a unique way. “Dawson has made an indelible impact on me because it made me go after what I want, especially in terms of art,” Shevins says. “You have to be able to be creative, as well as intellectual.”
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spects the parents’ input. What are some signs you should look for to know if children like school and are actually learning? • They talk about school, what they are learning and doing. It is a myth that kids will never talk about what they are doing in school. At the dinner table you can create a family ritual where everyone shares their experiences from the day. • They don’t just talk about recess, but about their classes and new information. They ask questions, and want to find out more about a subject of interest. • There is a sense of excitement about going to school, and they eagerly get ready in the morning. • They bring home projects and want to explain everything to you. • You can visually see or experience improvements in social skills, and in subjects such as reading, writing and math. They take pride in their work. • They have friends they are pleased with and play with outside of school. What should cause concern? • They don’t talk about school or express boredom. • They carry a feeling of sadness, tension, anxiety, anger or withdrawal. • They have no friends. • They turn to food, television, computers and video games after school most days. And they lack creative energy to play, be physical and relate to others. • They receive poor reports from teachers about their performances. • They tell you they don’t like school, and tell you often. Many parents talk about these signs of distress as if they were normal and will pass. School sets the stage for children’s relationships to learn and to relate to people, so it is a huge influence on their development as a balanced, centered, stable, confident person. For this reason, it is important to listen to children when they talk about school. In general, if children love school most of the time, but have a few hard stretches that you can help them with, that is normal. But if children seem to be losing something of their essential nature, losing confidence, not wanting to go to school, are bored with their studies or are feeling completely overwhelmed, it is time to take action. Nancy Monson is the director of Running River School, an alternative K-8 experiential elementary school based on integrating academics into a rich curriculum that balances all aspects of what kids need to grow up whole. She is also the host of Parenting Solutions on 88.5 FM (KGNU) at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings. She can be reached at 303-718-2101.
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10455 Dawson Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-665-6679 www.dawsonschool.org Kindergarten through grade 12 Headmaster: Brian Johnson Enrollment: 420 Type: Collegiate based private school
Boulder Jewish Day School
316 15th Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-5866 http://aspenchristianschool.org First through eighth grade Principal: Lloyd Petersen Enrollment: 12 Type: Private Christian
Bixby School
4760 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305 303-494-7508 www.bixbyschool.org Pre-kindergarten through grade five Principal: Pat Baker Enrollment: 160 Type: Private
Bloom! Montessori School 701 James St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-8173 bloommontessori.com Ages 2 to 6 Director: Abigail Miller Enrollment: 12 Type: Montessori
Boulder Country Day School 4820 Nautilus Court N. Boulder, CO 80301 303-527-4931 www.bouldercountryday.org Age 3 through grade eight Head of School: Michael Shields Enrollment: 320
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7415 Lookout Road Longmont, CO 80503 303-449-5569 www.bjds.org Pre-school through grade five Head of School: Shoshana Krongold Bilavsky Enrollment: 50 Type: Private Jewish Community School
Bridge School 6717 S. Boulder Road Boulder, CO 80303 303-494-7551 www.bridgeschoolboulder.org Grades six through 12 Head of School: Dick Weeks Enrollment: 30 Type: Private
Broomfield Academy 7203 West 120th St. Broomfield, CO 80020 303-469-6449 www.broomfieldacademy.com Junior kindergarten through grade six Head of School: Dr. Vanessa Ewing Enrollment: 87 Type: Private
Catalyst Education of Colorado 2575 Park Lane, Suite 100 Lafayette, CO 80026 303-604-6512 www.catalystedu.org Grades nine through 12 Head of School: Ed Porritt Enrollment: 26 Type: Private non-profit
Children’s House of Weld County: Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten 3801 Godding Hollow Parkway Frederick, CO 80516 303-651-3215
www.childrenshousewc.com Preschool through kindergarten Director: Susan Halkin Enrollment: 70 Type: Montessori
www.friendsschoolboulder.org Pre-school through grade five Head of School: Polly Donald Enrollment: 172 Type: Independent private school
Cornerstone Preschool
Gateway Montessori School
1000 W. 15th Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-3081 www.bethlehem-lutheran .net/cornerstone Ages 3 to 5 Director: Andrea Becker Enrollment: 48 Type: Christian
1500 Ninth Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-3864 http://gatewaymontessorischool.net Pre-school through kindergarten Director: Linda Gottschalk Enrollment: 41 Type: American Montessori Society certified
Longmont Christian School
Desiderata School
Goddard School
Messiah Lutheran School
500 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-678-9335 www.desiderataschool.com Kindergarten through grade 12 Head of School: Larame Spence Enrollment: 50 Type: Private
1095 Olympia Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-3501 www.goddardschool.com Infant through kindergarten, after school Director: Debbie Bethel Type: Early childhood development
Eastern Sun Academy
Hillside School
1335 Francis St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-3466 www.mlcslongmont.org Pre-kindergarten through grade five Preschool Director: Joli Robbins Interim Principal: Don Wischmeyer Enrollment: 60 Type: Private Christian
6717 S. Boulder Road Boulder, CO 80303 303-443-3302 www.easternsunacademy.org Kindergarten through grade five Head of School: Steven Sachs Enrollment: 85 Type: Contemplative education
6717 S. Boulder Road Boulder, CO 80303 303-494-1468 www.hillsidelearning.org Grades one through eight Director: Kathy Sherman Enrollment: 28 Type: Program for students with learning differences
Faith Baptist School 833 15th Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-5677 http://fbslongmont.org Kindergarten through grade 12 Administrator: Dan Perryman Enrollment: 163 Type: Private Christian
Jarrow Montessori School
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Living School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave. Boulder, CO 80303 303-499-1999
1852 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 303-449-0866
3900 Orange Court Boulder, CO 80304 303-443-0511 www.jarrow.org Pre-kindergarten through grade six Head of School: Barb Truan Type: Montessori
www.livingschool.org Ages 5 and older Head of School: Dawn Maggio Enrollment: 8 Type: Co-creative democratic school 550 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-3254 www.longmontchristian.org Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 Principal: Donnie Bennett Enrollment: 278 Type: Private Christian
Mount Zion Lutheran School 1680 Balsam Ave. Boulder, CO 80304 303-443-8477 www.mtzionboulder.org Toddlers through grade two EC Director: Cheryl Wu Enrollment: 50 Type: Private Lutheran
Mountain Shadows Montessori 4154 63rd St. Boulder, CO 80301 303-530-5353 www.mountainshadows.org Pre-school through grade six Executive Director: Frank Vincent Enrollment: 88 Type: Montessori Continued on 12
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Mountains Peak Private School
421 21st Ave., Ste. 203 Longmont, CO 80501 303-682-5309 Kindergarten through grade 12 Director: Linda Rittner Enrollment: 100 Type: Private nonprofit
1833 Sunset Place, Ste. E & F Longmont, CO 80501 720-494-1622 www.mountainpeakschool.com Pre-school through grade six Director: Bobby Tabert Enrollment: 63 Type: Private
Primrose School of Longmont 1335 Dry Creek Drive Longmont, CO 80503 303-774-1919 www.primroseschools.com Infants through preschool and kindergarten, before and after school program Director: Carrie Dickerson Enrollment: 180 Type: Private Preschool
Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran School 1219 W. 17th Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-1688 www.OurSaviorsOn17th.org Age 3 through grade eight Principal: Dane Mattes Enrollment: 24 Type: Parochial school
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy 9447 Niwot Road Niwot, CO 80503 303-652-9162 www.rmcaonline.org Early education through grade eight Headmaster: Brett King Enrollment: 430 Type: Christian Classical
The Patchwork School in Louisville
1428 Main St. Louisville, CO 80027 720-271-6729 www.thepatchworkschool.com Preschool through grade three Directors: Michele Beach and Elizabeth Baker Enrollment: 50 Type: Independent alternative
Running River School 1370 Forest Park Circle Lafayette, CO 80026 303-499-2059
www.runningriver.org Kindergarten through grade eight Director: Nancy Monson Enrollment: 40 Type: Private
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School 1317 Mapleton Ave. Boulder, CO 80304 303-447-2362 www.shjboulder.org Kindergarten through grade eight Principal: Mary Bartsch Enrollment: 420, includes early learning center Type: Private Catholic
St. John the Baptist Catholic School 350 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-8760 www.johnthebaptist.org Preschool through grade eight Principal: Julie Rossi Enrollment: 385 Type: Catholic
St. Stephens Christian School 1303 S. Bross Lane Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-1072 ext. 5 www.ststephenslongmont.com Preschool and pre-kindergarten Director: Kathy Fulton
Before and After School programs for grades K-5 at five sites. Transportation to and from most area schools. Full day and half day preschool too! Call Giselle 720-652-4731 for schedule.
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Shepherd Valley Waldorf School 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway Niwot, CO 80503 303-652-0130 www.shepherdvalley.org Pre-kindergarten through grade eight Principal: Linda Abelkis Enrollment: 145 Type: Private
Shining Mountain Waldorf School 999 Violet Ave. Boulder, CO 80304 303-444-7697 http://smwaldorf.org Preschool through grade 12 Interim Director: Beverley Amico Enrollment: 275 Type: Waldorf school
Sylvan Learning Center 1834 N. Main St., Unit 9 Longmont, CO 80501
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Tara Performing Arts High School 4180 19th Ave. Boulder, CO 80304 303-440-4510 www.tarahighschool.org Grades nine through 12 Administrator: Gregory Fisher Enrollment: 40 Type: Private/Waldorf school
Vista Ridge Academy 3100 Ridge View Drive Erie, CO 80516 303-828-4944 www.vrak12.org Kindergarten through grade 12 Principal: Carol Schneider Enrollment: 115 Type: Private Christian
Watershed School 205 Canyon Blvd. Boulder, CO 80302 303-440-7520 www.watershedschool.org Grades six through 12 Head of School: Jason Berv Enrollment: 62 Type: Private non-profit
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Niwot Elementary
1400 Deerwood Drive, Longmont, CO 80504, 720-652-7920 http://fres.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Jennifer Guthals October 2009 enrollment: 543
8778 Morton Road, Niwot, CO 80503 303-652-2828 http://niwotes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Mike Keppler October 2009 enrollment: 504
Alpine Elementary
Frederick Elementary
Northridge Elementary
2005 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 720-652-8140 http://aes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Principal: Deanna Frothingham October 2009 enrollment: 505
555 Eighth St., Frederick, CO 80530 303-833-2456 http://fes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Karen Musick October 2009 enrollment: 547
1200 19th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-3040 http://northridgees.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Rob Orbanosky October 2009 enrollment: 413
Black Rock Elementary
Hygiene Elementary
Prairie Ridge Elementary
2000 Mountain View Blvd., Erie, CO 80516 720-890-3995 http://bres.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Cathy O’Donnell October 2009 enrollment: 781
11968 N. 75th St., Longmont, CO 80503 720-652-8021 http://hes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Mike O’Donnell October 2009 enrollment: 425
6632 St. Vrain Ranch Blvd., Firestone, CO 80504, 720-494-3641 http://pres.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Kirsten McNeill October 2009 enrollment: 379
Blue Mountain Elementary
Indian Peaks Elementary
Rocky Mountain Elementary
1260 Mountain Drive, Longmont, CO 80503 720-652-8220 http://bmes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Kristie Venrick October 2009 enrollment: 429
1335 S. Judson St., Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-7240 http://ipes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Judy Orbanosky October 2009 enrollment: 481
800 E. Fifth Ave., Longmont, CO 80504 303-772-6750 http://rmes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Stephen Hoel October 2009 enrollment: 423
Burlington Elementary
Legacy Elementary
Sanborn Elementary
1051 S. Pratt Parkway, Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-8861 http://bes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Janis Hughes October 2009 enrollment: 480
7701 Eagle Blvd., Frederick, CO 80504 720-652-8160 http://legacyes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Sean Corey October 2009 enrollment: 531
Centennial Elementary
Loma Linda Elementary
10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone, CO 80504, 720-652-8240 http://centenniales.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Keith Liddle October 2009 enrollment: 509
333 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont, CO 80504, 303-772-4280 http://lles.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten though fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Dina Perfetti-Deany October 2009 enrollment: 443
Central Elementary
Longmont Estates Elementary
1020 Fourth Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-3236 http://centrales.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Jim Hecocks October 2009 enrollment: 440
1601 Northwestern Road, Longmont, CO 80503, 720-652-8101 http://lees.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Brain Childress October 2009 enrollment: 488
Columbine Elementary
Lyons Elementary
111 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-2840 http://columbinees.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Eddie Cloke October 2009 enrollment: 381
338 High St., Lyons, CO 80540 303-823-6915 http://lyonses.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Christa Keppler October 2009 enrollment: 269
Eagle Crest Elementary
Mead Elementary
4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO 80503, 303-485-6073 http://eces.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Ryan Ball October 2009 enrollment: 484
520 Welker Ave., Mead, CO 80542 970-535-4488 http://mes.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Connie Brodt October 2009 enrollment: 520
Erie Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
4137 E. County Line Road, Erie, CO 80516 303-828-3395 http://ees.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Larry Shores October 2009 enrollment: 589
1415 14th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 720-652-8261 http://mves.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: Nancy Pitz October 2009 enrollment: 368
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Mountain Peak Private School Our students bring diverse backgrounds, both academic and cultural, to the classroom. Our teachers bring passion, energy, and enthusiasm. Small class size and individualized curriculum address each child at whatever level or levels they are functioning at.This prevents any child from being “lost in the crowd” and encourages them to excel beyond the standard. An independent, nonsectarian school offering classes for preschool – 6th grade.
1833 Sunset Pl., Longmont (one block south of Ken Pratt Blvd.)
2235 Vivian St., Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-3838 http://sanbornes.stvrain.k12.co.us Kindergarten through fifth grade Principal: John Wahler October 2009 enrollment: 430
Spangler Elementary 1440 Collyer St., Longmont, CO 80504 720-494-3761 http://spangleres.stvrain.k12.co.us Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, bilingual Principal: Michelle Johnstone October 2009 enrollment: 414
Altona Middle 4600 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, CO 80503, 720-494-3980 http://ams.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades sixth through eight Principal: Joe Mehsling October 2009 enrollment: 611
Coal Ridge Middle 6201 Booth Drive, Firestone, CO 80504 303-833-4176 http://crms.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades six through eight Principal: Paul Talafuse October 2009 enrollment: 797
Erie Middle 650 Main St., Erie, CO 80516 303-828-3391 http://ems.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades six through eight Principal: Todd Bissell October 2009 enrollment: 494
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October 2009 enrollment: 423
Longs Peak Middle 1500 14th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-5611 http://lpms.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades six through eight Principal: Mathew Buchler October 2009 enrollment: 467
Mead Middle 620 Welker Ave., Mead, CO 80542 970-535-4446 http://mms.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades six through eight Principal: Josh Barnett October 2009 enrollment: 373
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“September High School mines the priceless gold that hides inside of all students, and helps them to shine brightly in the world.”
1651 Airport Road, Longmont, CO 80503 303-772-3134 http://wms.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades six through eight Principal: Mark Spencer October 2009 enrollment: 626
Lyons Middle/Senior 100 S. Second Ave., Lyons, CO 80540 303-823-6631 http://lmshs.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades six through 12 Principal: Greg Winger October 2009 enrollment: 441
Erie High 3180 WCR 5, Erie, CO 80516 303-828-4213 http://ehs.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades nine through 12 Principal: Steve Payne October 2009 enrollment: 699
Longmont High 1040 Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-6014 http://lhs.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades nine through 12 Principal: Rick Olsen October 2009 enrollment: 1,209
Mead High School 12750 WCR 7, Longmont, CO 80504 720-494-3940 www.stvrain.k12.co.us/schools/mhs/ Grades nine and 11 Principal: Jim Sundberg October 2009 enrollment: 330
Niwot High 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80503 303-652-2550 http://nhs.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades nine through 12 Principal: Dennis Daly October 2009 enrollment: 1,309
Silver Creek High 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80503 720-494-3721 http://schs.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades nine through 12 Principal: Sherri Schumann October 2009 enrollment: 1,077
Skyline High 600 E. Mountain View Ave. Longmont, CO 80504 720-494-3741 http://shs.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades nine through 12 Principal: Patty Quinones October 2009 enrollment: 1,251
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Olde Columbine High School / Career Development Center 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 720-494-3961, 303-772-3333 (CDC) http://ochs.stvrain.k12.co.us http://cdc.stvrain.k12.co.us Principal: Deniece Cook October 2009 enrollment: Olde Columbine, 105; CDC 750
Carbon Valley Academy 4040 Coriolis Way, Frederick, CO 80504 303-774-9555 www.carbonvalleyacademy.org Pre-kindergarten through grade 11 Principal: Jere Pearcy/Paul Trautwein October 2009 enrollment: 440
303-772-3711 www.imaginefirestone.com Pre-kindergarten through grade eight Principal: Ralph Garbart October 2009 enrollment: 547
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Flagstaff Academy 1841 Lefthand Circle, Longmont, CO 80501 303-651-7900 www.flagstaffacademy.org Pre-kindergarten through grade eight Principal: Andrew Moore October 2009 enrollment: 675
Imagine Charter School at Firestone 5753 Twilights Ave. Firestone, CO 80504,
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Universal High School 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80503 720-494-3721 http://uhs.stvrain.k12.co.us Grades nine through 12 Coordinator: Mary Kennedy October 2009 enrollment: 26
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21st Century Schools St. Vrain Valley School District early childhood | elementary | secondary | pre-collegiate
Rigorous Curricula and Programs for Success in the Knowledge Economy Curriculum options at St.Vrain Schools: ■ Leadership ■ World Languages ■ Core Knowledge ■ Gifted & Talented ■ Differentiated Instruction ■ Technology, Science & Inquiry ■ Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) ■ International Baccalaureate (IB) ■ Career and Technical Education (CTE) ■ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) ■ Honors, Pre-Advanced & Advanced Placement (AP) ■ Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA)
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