ENROLLMENT GUIDE
FROM DAYCARE TO DIPLOMAS
CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH
ENROLLING
IN WPS 2020-21 MYWPS.ORG 303.428.3511
TABLE OF CONTENTS MEET DR. SWANSON
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MEET THE BOARD
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HOW TO ENROLL
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TRANSPORTATION
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WHAT IS CBS?
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CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL
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ELEMENTARY PK - 5
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PK - 8
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INNOVATION & MAGNET PK - 8
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MIDDLE 6 - 8
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HIGH
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MEET SUPERINTENDENT DR. PAMELA SWANSON Welcome to Westminster Public Schools, I am so pleased to have the opportunity to tell you about our school district and share with you why I think it is such a special place. Every person in Westminster Public Schools (WPS) embraces our motto, “Where Education is Personal” and all of us are committed to ensuring that every student rises to their full potential. We believe the most important day for all students is the day after graduation. Our commitment to personalized instruction and a true Competency Based System (CBS) allows some students to move more quickly though their education, while others may take more time to master a learning topic. Parents with more than one child know their children learn differently and appreciate a school system that realizes this as well. You can learn more about CBS and why we think it is the best way to educate children on page 17. In 2019, I was honored to be named Colorado Superintendent of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE). As I said when I accepted the award, it was only possible because of the amazing team that supports me. As you look through our enrollment guide, know that all of our school principals welcome the opportunity to talk with you and give you a personalized tour of their building. We are an open enrollment district meaning you can choose the school that is the perfect fit for your family’s needs. Again, thank you for considering Westminster Public Schools, Where Education is Personal. Kindest regards, Dr. Pamela Swanson
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MEET THE BOARD
Ryan McCoy
Joe Davidek
Ryan McCoy was first elected to the Board of Education in 2013 and reelected in 2017.
Joe Davidek was first elected to the Board of Education in 2013 and reelected in 2017.
Ken Ciancio was appointed to the Board in April 2014, then elected in November of 2015.
McCoy has deep roots in the Westminster community, having graduated from Westminster High School (WHS) in 2000. His father also graduated from Ranum High School.
Davidek attended schools in the district his entire life, and graduated from WHS in 1976. He has two children who also attended school in Westminster Public Schools, and both graduated from WHS.
Ciancio is a life-long resident in the district, and graduated from Ranum High School in 1982. He attended Regis University where he earned degrees in Political Science and History.
President
McCoy also has two kids who attend Westminster Public Schools.
Max Math Treasurer
Vice President
Ken Ciancio Secretary
Ciancio has an extensive family who have all attended Westminster Public Schools, and his father Don Ciancio served on the Board in the 1980s and 90s.
Christine Martinez Board Director
Max Math was elected to the Board of Education in 2015.
Christine Martinez was elected to the Board of Education in 2019.
Math’s father and mother-in-law attended Union High in 1946. He and his wife, Christy, are 1979 graduates of WHS. He attended Westminster Elementary and she attended Harris Park Elementary. All of their children attended Tennyson Knolls Elementary, Hodgkins Junior High School and WHS.
Christine graduated from WHS in 2001, continuing a recent trend where all the members of the Board of Education are graduates of the school district.
Math attended the University of Colorado and the University of Phoenix, and received his degree in Business. He then received his master’s in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.
In addition to her role as a parent, Martinez also played a prominent role in the passage of the 2018 mill levy override.
Martinez also has a child attending Sunset Ridge Elementary.
In 2019, District Administration magazine selected Westminster Public Schools as one of just 34 districts across the country to be honored as a District of Distinction. The magazine wrote: “These districts have developed innovative programs to support students in their education and well beyond the classroom. We hope our readers are inspired by the efforts of these honorees to create successful initiatives in their own districts.”
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Why Westminster Public Schools? WPS has created a school district that is responsive to the needs of all children. Every student is pushed to fulfill their unique potential and given the tools to lead a successful life so they can support their family and give back to their community. “Where Education is Personal” is more than a catchy phrase, it is an approach to education that works for all students. WPS believes the most important day in a student’s life is the DAY AFTER GRADUATION!
Competency Based System CBS requires students to prove mastery and deep understanding of a topic before moving to a new learning level. WPS is a recognized leader in bringing competency based education to public schools.
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stronG neighborhood schools Our neighborhood schools are built around a strong sense of community and place a high value on the personal relationships developed between principals and teachers and the families they serve.
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Innovation & Magnet Schools WPS offers schools focusing on STEM, International Studies, the Arts and a unique Academy with a special emphasis on personal responsibility and giving back to the community. WPS also offers several PK-8 schools for families who prefer a different option for their children.
Early Childhood Education All elementary schools offer preschool opportunities and free full-day kindergarten. WPS also has Early Learning Centers providing daycare for students as young as three months through four-years-old.
Career Technical Education The CTE Program prepares students to walk off the graduation stage and into a well-paying job. Not all students want or need a four year college education and the district’s CTE program connects students to industry leaders and technical college opportunities.
Future Center The Future Center at Westminster High School serves students of all ages as they begin to consider career and post-secondary opportunities. Many students are able to receive college credits through concurrent education programs with local schools of higher education.
Learn more about WPS and how to enroll students at mywps.org.
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Visit your Westminster Public School's
Future Center
Westminster Public Schools is committed to the successful preparation of all high school graduates for postsecondary education or work in the global economy. The WPS Future Center staff and volunteers, located in the library of Westminster High School, work in conjunction with school counselors, teachers and administrators to help your student succeed. The Future Center offers comprehensive and expert assistance with the college and workplace application processes. See us for: • • • • • • • • •
Postsecondary and career planning College and employment applications FAFSA completion and financial aid information Scholarship application assistance and information SAT information Information on FREE college credits programs Field trips for on-campus college visits and employer overviews Military applications and ASVAB testing Internships, apprenticeships, experiential learning opportunities and job postings • Resume creation and personal portfolio review
Parent Academy for Student Success (PASS) Parents, sign up for the Parent Academy for Student Success (PASS) program! This FREE parent outreach program gives families the knowledge and skills to ensure students are ready for life after graduation. Learn about financial aid, how to support students at home, how to track academic progress of your students, and much more. TO LEARN MORE CALL:
303-657-3985
Take advantage of the support available! CALL US:
303-657- 3929 - English/Spanish
EMAIL US:
futurecenter@westminsterpublicschools.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
www.westminsterpublicschools.org/futurecenter
STOP IN:
Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO.
6933 Raleigh St., 2nd Floor, Westminster, CO 80030
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8 STEPS TO YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS Parent Academy for Student Success
Just for parents! Learn how to help your student be ready for life after high school. FREE and open to all grade levels. Se Habla Español
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Attend an orientation to enroll in a session today!
Future Plan
It’s the way students learn about who they are, what kind of life they want, and how to get there! Includes preparation for careers and college.
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Beginning in 6th grade, talk with your child about his or her Future Plan at the start of each semester.
• Apprenticeship On-the-job career
The SAT is a test that helps determine where students can enroll in college, what financial assistance they may earn, or what path they take in the military. The PSAT is a practice test that helps your child prepare for the SAT. A strong SAT score can help students show they’re ready for a job; qualify for scholarships at technical, two-year, and four-year colleges; get accepted at more colleges and universities; test out of college classes; and have more choices in the military. Starting in 8th grade, make sure your child practices for the SAT for 45 minutes each week!
Careers and College Start in High School
Students can explore careers and college coursework while they’re still in high school! Many FREE programs can help them earn tuition-free college credit and gain hands-on work experience. Saving them time and money after high school, no matter what their plans are!
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Beginning in 8th grade, visit us online or in the Future Center, or meet with your child’s counselor, to learn more and encourage your child to apply for one or more of these programs!
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Starting in the 6th grade, read and understand the new graduation requirements so that you can help your child graduate on time.
There’s More than One Way to be Career-Ready
The Test that Opens Doors: SAT
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What it Takes to Graduate
Along with a Future Plan that shows they are ready to pursue a career after high school, students will complete core classes, electives and a “readiness benchmark.”
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There is Help to Pay for College
There are two types of help — “financial aid” is based on your family’s income, and “scholarships” are largely based on what your student accomplishes in high school. Financial aid includes loans, grants and work study. It’s first-come, firstserved, so the earlier you apply, the better! Scholarships are up to your student: working hard in school can mean receiving FREE money for college that doesn’t have to be paid back!
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Beginning in 9th grade, start exploring scholarships. Attend a financial-aid workshop in the fall of 12th grade. Apply for financial aid, ideally by December 1 of 12th grade.
Help your child keep all options open!
Good attendance, working hard in school and staying at or above grade level in all classes will help with EVERY career and college goal.
preparation that results in an Associate’s degree or professional certification Technical School Earn a certificate or credential and prepare for a specific career Military Serve our country in the Armed Forces. Earn money for college! Community College Earn a certificate or two-year Associate’s Degree. Earn 32% more income over your lifetime! Four-Year College or University Earn a Bachelor’s degree. Earn 74% more income over your lifetime!
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Beginning in 8th grade, talk with your child about careerpreparation options.
What it Takes to Graduate
We’re here to help students find and prepare for a career. • Learn about who they are, what they want in life, and how to get there • Gain work experience, skills and credentials • Find internships and apprenticeships • Prepare for careers and college, and earn FREE college credit • Apply to and pay for college
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Visit us online, and call or stop by with questions or for help.
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ENROLLING
IN WPS 2020-21
Westminster Public Schools (WPS) offers Choice Enrollment at all of its neighborhood schools, Innovation & Magnet PK - 8 schools and Alternative High School. Families from both inside and outside WPS boundaries are encouraged to apply! Where space is limited, priority enrollment is given to students living inside WPS boundaries. All schools are tuition free, but families are responsible for their own transportation if they choose to attend a school outside their neighborhood school. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PK-5 • Fairview Elementary • Harris Park Elementary • Mesa Elementary • Sherrelwood Elementary • Sunset Ridge Elementary PK-8 SCHOOLS • Colorado Sports Leadership Academy • Hodgkins Leadership Academy (PK-7 in 2020, PK-8 in 2021) • Skyline Vista (PK-6 in 2020, PK-8 in 2021 when new building opens) • Tennyson Knolls INNOVATION SCHOOLS • Colorado STEM Academy • John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy (PK-7 in 2020, PK-8 in 2021) • Metropolitan Arts Academy (PK-7 in 2020, PK-8 in 2021) • Westminster Academy for International Studies Each WPS Innovation School has its own application process and entrance requirements. Please contact the individual school to learn more about the school and the application process. MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Ranum Middle School • Shaw Heights Middle School HIGH SCHOOLS • Hidden Lake High School (Alternative High School, please contact HLHS to learn more about the application process.) • Westminster High School
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JOIN THE CLUB!
Announcing the new Westminster Boys & Girls Club WESTMINSTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is pleased to announce the opening of the Westminster Boys & Girls Club at Hidden Lake High School. Programming includes daily high-quality afterschool care focused on supporting the whole child. At the Club, youth can choose from a variety of programs, build relationships with caring adults, and learn important life skills.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
HOMEWORK HELP SPORTS & GAMES TECH LAB & STEM CULTURAL ARTS
COLLEGE & CAREER PREP FIELD TRIPS READING PROGRAM DAILY MEALS & SNACKS
CLUB INFORMATION
Hidden Lake High School 7300 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, CO 80030 720-542-4562 Westminster@bgcmd.org
CLUB HOURS
Monday - Friday - 1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Registration Fee: Free
Priority registration will be given to Westminster high school and middle school students and their siblings. Other students will be admitted on a space-available basis.
BECOME A MEMBER:
1. Visit www.bgcmd.org/apply to complete an online membership application. 2. Attend a mandatory orientation.
LEARN MORE AT WWW.GREATFUTURESDENVER.ORG
TRANSPORTATION AT WPS Elementary students living beyond one mile from their assigned neighborhood school and secondary students living beyond one and one half miles from their assigned neighborhood school are eligible for WPS transportation services. With safety in mind, all WPS district students must have a current school year ID to access transportation services. The first ID will be provided to the student at the beginning of their school year, all replacements must be purchased through your students’ school office. WPS is on a three tier busing system, which enables us to service each school aged group without having to combine secondary and elementary ages on route. Approved by the Board of Education WPS, offers a Ridership application for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria but would like to receive transportation services. For more information please visit mywps.org/transportation or call 303-428-3511.
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WPS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
2020-2021 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Full-Day Kindergarten, Full-Day Preschool & Half-Day Preschool options. TUITION BASED INFANT & CHILD CARE NOW AVAILABLE! Register at your local school or mywps.org/ece.
WHAT IS A COMPETENCY BASED SYSTEM
Show What You Know
and graduate ready for the real world About Personalized Learning in Your Child’s School Did you know? Your child’s school uses a Competency Based System (CBS) to help teachers customize the way your child learns, according to his or her strengths and challenges. CBS enables all students to:
• Master knowledge and skills—demonstrating confidence and ability in one area of knowledge and skills before moving on to the next • Real-time student information—at any time, parents and teachers can go online to see where a student is excelling and where they need additional time and extra help in order to grow
• Learn at a customized pace—progressing quickly in strength areas, and receiving extra help from teachers in areas of challenge
Meet Luz
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How Personalized Learning Works The Westminster Public Schools Competency Based System (CBS) presents knowledge and skills as a series of blocks that build up on each other. Students show that they have mastered one block—called a learning target—before moving on to the next. Within each content area, there is a collection of learning targets that make up a performance level. Students complete all of the learning targets within one performance level before moving on to the next level. To graduate, students complete 12 performance levels in each content area. LEVEL
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To complete a learning target, students must earn a score of 3 or better on a 4-point scale.
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Performance Levels
Traditional Approach: All students move through the same content at the teacher’s pace.
Traditional Approach: Students are placed in one grade level according to their age, for the entire year for all subjects.
Personalized Approach: Students learn at a customized pace, mastering groups of knowledge and skills called learning targets. To complete a learning target, students must earn a score of 3 or better on a 4-point scale. A variety of learning targets make up each performance level.
Personalized Approach: Students work in a performance level in each core content area according to their demonstrated abilities.
Example: Math Level 2 includes ten learning targets. A student must earn a score of 3 or better to complete each learning target; they must complete all targets to move on to the next performance level. 18
Example: A typical fourth-grader may work in Math Level 5, Literacy Level 3, Social Studies Level 4 and Science Level 4. This would mean that math is a strength area and literacy is a challenge area.
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Student Proficiency Traditional Approach: Students move up one grade level in all subjects each year, regardless of their ability in each subject. Personalized Approach: Students learn at a customized pace. They move from one performance level to the next when they have demonstrated proficiency in all of the learning targets that comprise that level. Students complete Level 12 in all subjects to graduate. Example: A student may complete all of the learning targets in Literacy Level 3, and move on to Literacy Level 4, during the middle of the school year. Or, he may start a new school year continuing his work from the previous year on learning targets in Math Level 2.
To learn more about Westminster Public Schools Competency Based System, visit cbswps.org or call 720-542-5084.
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ELC AT F.M. DAY CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL In the fall of 2020, the Early Learning Center at F.M. Day will open in the Twin Lakes neighborhood offering early learning opportunities for families in the neighborhood as well as district employees. The newly renovated building will offer infant, toddler and preschool care to approximately 150 children in a safe, loving environment. The learning center will include a lab school partnership with Metro State University allowing the next generation of childcare professionals to work and grow in a superior environment.
AYLANE DIBILDOX Principal Childcare & Preschool
303.428.1330
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1740 Jordan Dr. Denver, CO 80221
ELEMENTARY -5 CHILDCARE & PK PRESCHOOL
mywps.org/fmday
ELC AT PERL MACK CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL The Early Learning Center at Perl Mack provides high quality early childhood programming for our youngest learners. Our center accepts students as young as three months through four-years-old and houses four classrooms. Our staff are highly qualified early childhood professionals and the adult to child ratios are kept lower than state requirements. We are a tuition based program and offer extended daily hours from 7:15 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. We also have a year-round calendar to meet family needs with summer programming options. The goals of our program are closely aligned with our district preschool mission statement of “Building a Positive Foundation to Learn, Live, Play and Prepare for Kindergarten.� In addition, it is our goal to empower our parents with programs and information in their native language to be advocates for their children as they enter the school system. Research supports the benefit of positive socialemotional and literacy competency of parents positively impacting school success.
303.650.7657
7125 Mariposa St. Denver, CO 80221
TORY PACIFICO Program Manager Childcare & Preschool
mywps.org/pm
CHILDCARE &CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL
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ELC AT GREGORY HILL PRESCHOOL Westminster Public Schools has an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program in all of our elementary buildings as well as at the Early Learning Center at Gregory Hill. The goal of our ECE programs is to provide developmentally appropriate services to the children of WPS. Students in our ECE programs will learn, live and play in a very caring way. Learn - Focus on pre-academic skills to help prepare students for kindergarten Live - Focus on social emotional development to help students learn to be part of a learning community Play - Focus on the whole child through a play-based program
JENNIFER KEYES
Caring - Supportive and dedicated staff that focus on individual student skills
Principal Preschool
303.428.1560
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PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL
8030 Irving St. Westminster, CO 80030
mywps.org/gh
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY Fairview Elementary has a vision of kindness and service where students are taught to be kinder than you need to and do more than you have to. This vision is evident not only within our school, but in our neighborhood where we are surrounded by great community support. Our students have several opportunities to participate in service projects where they get a chance to give back to their community. At Fairview, parents and community members receive adult education opportunities such as Motheread/Fatheread, health & nutrition lessons and parenting classes. Fairview collaborates with organizations such as The Boys & Girls Club to provide students a safe and nurturing after-school program. We are also involved with Camp Chief Ouray where students experience outdoor adventures in a traditional overnight camp, as well an as after school Math Academy to enhance student’s mathematical skills.
303.428.1405
7826 Fairview Ave. Denver, CO 80221
LISA CYR Principal PK-5 School Estimated Enrollment 251
mywps.org/fairview
ELEMENTARY ELEMENTARY PK PK -- 55
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HARRIS PARK ELEMENTARY Harris Park Elementary educates every child from where they are and purposefully designs their daily schedule to provide the best opportunities for learning. As a Leader in Me School, we honor the greatness in every child. We have a culture of leadership and our staff models and teaches Steven Covey’s “7 Habits of Happy Kids and Successful People.” At Harris Park, we are proud of the connectedness of our Westminster community and families. Community members serve on our Parent Teacher Association, making it a Community Parent Teacher Association. We have a rich and long-standing relationship with the San Marino Retirement Community, Reading Partners, Celebrate the Beat, Scholars Unlimited and Girls on the Run. These programs add tremendous value and depth for our students and families.
NANCY RICHEY Principal PK-5 School Estimated Enrollment 263
303.428.1721
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ELEMENTARY PK - 5 ELEMENTARY
4300 W. 75th Ave. Westminster, CO 80030
mywps.org/harrispark
MESA ELEMENTARY Mesa Elementary has a proven track record of being a Performance ranked school by the State of Colorado. We partner with many outside groups to bring enrichment and other activities to our Mesa Mustangs. Some of the activities include karate, hip-hop dance, Scholars Unlimited Enrichment and Tutoring and Math Club. Mesa also has many family events including Fitness Night, Harvest Dance, Craft Night, Literacy Night and Math at Mesa where families come in to learn and play math games with their children. Our students also love to participate in our Spelling Bee. Mesa is a leader in academics where we “Expect the Best and Celebrate Success!� Our preschool through 5th grade teachers are trained in current literacy and math programs that bring success to each student. We have the latest and greatest technology including a device for each student. Mesa also collaborates with local artists to provide real world art experiences for students. We are a neighborhood school and welcome all families to join us. 303.428.2891
9100 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031
JANELLE STASTNY Principal PK-5 School Estimated Enrollment 301
mywps.org/mesa
ELEMENTARY PK - 5
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SHERRELWOOD ELEMENTARY Sherrelwood Elementary is in the heart of a supportive and caring community. We are the premier neighborhood school with high quality teachers who care and collaborate with all students and families. In addition to academics, character development plays a critical role in educating our students. At Sherrelwood, students take part in a variety of learning environments that foster social intelligence. We offer several before and after school programs and clubs to meet the interests of our students including tennis, soccer, choir, math, literacy, basketball, Leadership Team, band, science investigations and more!
CINDY DAVIS Principal PK-5 School Estimated Enrollment 256
303.428.5353
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ELEMENTARY PK - 5
8095 Kalamath St. Denver, CO 80221
mywps.org/sherrelwood
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SUNSET RIDGE ELEMENTARY At Sunset Ridge, we believe that the education of children is a partnership between home and school.The Sunset Ridge staff has a strong commitment to excellence and we invite parents to work together with us to achieve excellence. We strongly encourage parents to regularly help their children with homework, talk with them about what they are learning, read books to them and listen to them read. Sunset Ridge family members are invited to serve as classroom or school volunteers, attend evening school activities and be active in our Parent Teacher Association, where parents and staff plan fun events for our community. Sunset Ridge Elementary has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education with the Governor’s Improvement Award as part of a celebration of our students’ outstanding growth on state tests for more than three years in a row. Sunset Ridge was awarded $30,000 from the non-profit Foundations of Great Schools for outstanding student achievement. We are very proud of the hard work and accomplishments of our students, teachers and staff! 303.426.8907
9451 Hooker St. Westminster, CO 80031
ROGER VADEEN Principal PK-5 School Estimated Enrollment 346
mywps.org/sunsetridge
ELEMENTARY PK - 5
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JOSEPHINE HODGKINS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Hodgkins Leadership Academy focuses on meeting our students exactly where they are academically. Our classrooms are learner centered and students learn at their own pace and advance only when they demonstrate proficiency or mastery in all of the Colorado State Standards at their academic level. Advancing to the next level can occur any time during the course of the school year rather than waiting only until they are age appropriate. We build on a student’s strengths and guide them to set and achieve their academic goals. Hodgkins is also a Leadership School, which is based on the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey and the “7 Habits of Happy Kids” by Sean Covey. At Hodgkins, we believe that every student has genius and by using the 7 Habits, our student leaders find their voice and become well rounded individuals who will become amazing citizens in their school community, neighborhoods, cities and the world. Our leaders know how to plan and implement that plan for their bright and successful futures. 303.428.1121
3475 W. 67th Ave. Denver, CO 80221
AMBER SWIECKOWSKI Principal PK-8 School Estimated Enrollment 520
mywps.org/hodgkins
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COLORADO SPORTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY The Colorado Sports Leadership Academy (CSLA) is a unique educational opportunity for students across the region who want a solid foundational education while also learning more about possible careers in a sports-related industry. The career pathways can range from physical therapy, nutrition and sports medicine to broadcast and print journalism, marketing, business and statistics. These areas of interest can be fully explored at Westminster High School through classroom and internship opportunities. The CSLA culture also embraces the lessons and values learned from individual and team sports like perseverance, cooperation and personal integrity.
CAMILE CARLSON Principal K-8 School Estimated Enrollment 457
303.428.8583
7011 Lipan St. Denver, CO 80221
mywps.org/csla
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SKYLINE VISTA PK - 8 SCHOOL Skyline Vista is undergoing an exciting transformation. In the fall of 2020, the school will add a 6th grade class and when construction is complete on the new Skyline Vista in 2021, the school will open as PK-8 school in a state of the art building. Technology has become an embedded part of our curriculum, bringing the outside world to the fingertips and minds of our students. With daily periods of art, music and physical education classes, the whole child is the focus at Skyline Vista. Additional community resources such as Book Trust, Reading Partners, Springboard and Celebrate the Beat add depth, value and increased enrichment for our students. We received the 2019 Center of Excellence Award – making Skyline Vista Elementary one of the top performing elementary schools in the North Metro area.
ZACK WHITE Principal PK-8 School Estimated Enrollment 413
303-428-2300
7395 Zuni St. Westminster, CO 80221
mywps.org/skylinevista
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ELEMENTARY PK - 5
TENNYSON KNOLLS PK - 8 SCHOOL Tennyson Knolls (TK) will open in the fall of 2020 as a PK-8 school, meeting the needs of members in the community who asked for a small, high quality PK-8 school serving the southwestern corner of the district. TK provides students with the foundational skills to become lifelong learners in a nurturing environment where staff is attentive to the needs of the whole child and their families. The school offers a rigorous curriculum and unique learning experiences. The school partners with the Great Outdoors Colorado Grant program to offer a free afterschool science program to a limited number of students.
HEATHER MCGUIRE Principal PK-8 School Estimated Enrollment 340
303.428.4090
6330 Tennyson St. Arvada, CO 800003
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COLORADO STEM ACADEMY Colorado STEM Academy is the only competency-based STEM school in the state, this means that we work to personalize learning for each child while preparing them for 21st century skills. All of our teachers are trained in a project-based learning approach that helps students develop STEM skills and work to make a difference in our community. Our school is home to four dedicated STEM labs that house 3D printers, Spehero robots, a laser engraver and one-to-one technology with both Chromebooks and iPads to help support deep understanding in the STEM fields. In addition to our focus on STEM, students have classes in art, music, physical education and social-emotional leadership lessons.
BRENDA MARTIN Principal PK-8 School Estimated Enrollment 371
303.429.STEM (7836)
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7281 Irving St. Westminster, CO 80030
INNOVATION & MAGNET PK - 8
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JOHN E. FLYNN A MARZANO ACADEMY John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy is a school of choice created around the innovative vision of Dr. Robert Marzano where highly-trained teachers and staff deliver a quality education focused on academics and the development of social and emotional skills to prepare students to live productive, fulfilling lives. Flynn is the flagship school for the national Marzano Academies network and the instructional laboratory school for Westminster Public Schools. The Marzano Academies’ school design is based on Dr. Marzano’s 45 years of educational research and reimagines what a school should look like. Every student at Flynn is encouraged to explore his or her curiosities through academic inquiry with the goal of becoming future world-class authors, mathematicians, scientists, historians, artists, athletes, musicians and educators. Marzano Academies include the following elements: competency-based education, a personalized, focused curriculum involving the critical concepts in mathematics, science and the English language arts, direct instruction in cognitive and metacognitive skills, personalized projects each year for every student, a high engagement emphasis and a focus on student inspiration and self-agency. 303.428.2161 8731
Lowell Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031
BRIAN KOSENA Principal PK-8 School Estimated Enrollment 325
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METROPOLITAN ARTS ACADEMY Metropolitan Arts Academy is the district’s magnet arts school that currently welcomes students from preschool to seventh grade, with an expansion to eighth grade in 2021-22. Metropolitan Arts Academy students will focus on visual and performing arts that start with classical training and the skills they need to pursue personal interests in arts and compete professionally in the arts industry. When primary students begin school at Metropolitan Arts Academy, they will experience a variety of arts to develop their interests and skills. As students get older, they will begin to focus their attention on the areas of art they want to learn more about and begin to deepen their knowledge and skills. Students will also have multiple opportunities to work with guest artists and field experiences.
CLAUDETTE TRUJILLO Principal PK-8 School Estimated Enrollment 290
303.428.1884
2341 Sherrelwood Dr.Denver, CO 80221
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INNOVATION & MAGNET PK - 8
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WESTMINSTER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Westminster Academy for International Studies (WAIS) is a small PK-8 school with a big name. We offer an exceptional and creative educational experience for our students. Our program approaches several academic subjects through the lens of international studies, which teaches knowledge and appreciation of different cultures and geographical locations around the globe. Our International Studies curriculum also includes a travel abroad experience for 8th graders, assuring that students not only “learn about” different cultures, but also get a chance to experience these cultures.
RUSSEL WARWICK Principal PK-8 School Estimated Enrollment 275
303.428.2494
7482 Irving St. Westminster, CO 80030
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RANUM MIDDLE SCHOOL At Ranum Middle School, home of the Knights, we empower students to excel through their levels as they demonstrate proficiency. Students who advance through the levels have an opportunity to leave Ranum with high school credits. We offer a variety of applied core classes including orchestra and band, choir, art, drama, stagecraft, piano, guitar, physical education, technology, Genius Hour, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and four varieties of STEM. We strongly value Social-Emotional Learning. Upon entering, students are grouped in small Knighthood Families where they develop relationships with a teacher and others in the group throughout their three years here, so that together these students can learn to navigate education at the middle school level. Additionally, students receive direct instruction through our Connections classes in selfmanaging, being an effective participator, teamwork, reflective practices and being future minded. Our students also have multiple opportunities to demonstrate leadership through Where Everybody Belongs (WEB), Student Council and Youth Education and Safety in Schools (YESS). 303.428.9577
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MIDDLE 6 - 8
2401 West 80th Ave. Denver, CO 80221
SHANNON WILLY Principal 6-8 School Estimated Enrollment 647
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SHAW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL Shaw Heights Middle School has fantastic course programming including many great electives such as choir, band, orchestra, drama and art. Our physical education instructor is certified in teen cross-fit, and our YESS program attends to the social emotional aspects of being a teen in today’s world. We offer six different STEM classes including Introduction to Engineering, Flight and Space, Medical Detectives, Robotics, App Creators and Computer Programming. Additionally, we offer Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), which is a college readiness course designed to assist students in preparing for academic life beyond high school. Shaw Heights was the very first secondary school in Westminster Public Schools to achieve a “Performance” rating on Colorado’s School Performance Framework. This is due to in part to 89 percent of our staff having educational degrees or endorsements beyond their Bachelor’s Degrees, 24 percent have multiple degrees beyond their Bachelor’s Degree and 57 percent of our staff have been working in WPS for more than four years. 303.428.9533
8780 Circle Dr. Westminster, CO 800030
MIKE CARLSON Principal 6-8 School Estimated Enrollment 540
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HIDDEN LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Hidden Lake High School is a state defined Alternative Education Campus (AEC) serving “High Risk” students for educational success. Hidden Lake believes that rather than “At-Risk” or “High Risk” we identify students as “At-Promise,” aligning with the Reaching At-Promise Students Association. We have a firm belief that, “ By identifying students as ‘At-Promise,’ we accentuate the belief that despite difficulties, all students can succeed.” This is the first step in re-engaging students and encouraging re-enrollment of out-of-school youth. We specialize in credit recovery and acceleration while maintaining a consistent focus upon building and maintaining relationships with the student and family. To accomplish this, we have the ability to customize schedules with day and delivery options that range from brick and mortar, independent study and online classes.
303.428.2600
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HIGH
7300 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, CO 80030
JAMES STEWARD Principal 9-12 School Estimated Enrollment 344
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WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Westminster High School is a thriving, engaged community committed to programs and policies that produce high levels of learning where every individual achieves the levels of learning required for success. At Westy, we focus on the whole person by celebrating our differences and encouraging students to find pride in who they are. We are a comprehensive high school with a variety of programs including, International Baccalaureate, Project the Lead Way and Career & Technical Education classes. All of these programs provide students an opportunity to follow their passion and prepare for the day after high school. We also offer multiple after school activities in the arts and a variety of athletic programs so that students may connect with each other and the community outside of the school day.
303.657.3980
6933 Raleigh St. Westminster, CO 80030
KIFFANY KIEWIET Principal 9-12 School Estimated Enrollment 2,370
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