Academy Endeavour ElementaryPrincipal: Bobbi HarperAddress: 3475 Hampton Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-5600 Fax: 234-5699 Website: http://www.asd20.org/aees Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Kindergarten: 8:20-11:20 a.m. or full day 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Enrollment: 515 Success For All Reading: We believe that children must be able to read to be successful in all other academic areas. Our students are grouped by ability in reading classes for 90 minutes each day where they receive not only reading instruction but learn to appreciate literature, polish their writing talent, and build critical thinking skills. Arts & Humanities: The curriculum in many schools doesn't afford the time for arts and humanities. At Academy Endeavour Elementary, students in grades K-5 participate in two specials per day: Spanish, music, art, or physical education. Character Education: Teaching the District 20 core principles is a cornerstone of Academy Endeavour Elementary. The values of respect, responsibility, hope, courage, perseverance, excellence, citizenship, compassion and integrity are modeled and taught each day. We use them as springboards for all discussions regarding behavior and discipline. Technology: Technology is another important part of our design. In addition to facilitating the communication process, the computer is a tool used for children's homework and research. |
Academy International ElementaryPrincipal: Peggy HealerAddress: 8550 Charity Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-4000 Fax: 234-4099 Website: http://www.asd20.org/aie Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:25 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:25-3:30 p.m. Enrollment: 587 Academy International Elementary School is one of more than 30 International Baccalaureate elementary schools in the world and was the first public school in the North or South American to be certified by the International Baccalaureate Organization to use the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). The school is located in the Summerfield area of Briargate. There is a resident population of approximately 300 students as well as more than 250 choice students. Academy International is proud of its international connection. The staff comes from around the world as well as inside District 20. The curriculum is internationally focused and is based on best practices of the USA and the world. All students receive French language instruction. A French Immersion Program option is available beginning in first grade. |
Principal: Rick Tanski This online high school program is for students in grades 9 through 12 residing inside or outside of Academy School District 20 boundaries. Our online school is a choice learning opportunity that uses rigorous, standards-based curricular content delivered via the internet. Online learning requires motivation, organization, a commitment to learning, a computer and a broadband internet connection. Students who may not have computer and internet access can work with existing school principals and counselors to use in-building resources. Online coursework can take as much time and effort, sometimes more, than traditional in-building courses. The online school is required to be aligned with State of Colorado Quality Standards as well as the Academy School District 20 certification and accreditation requirements. For additional information and to enroll go to http://www.asd20.org/aohs. |
Air Academy High SchoolPrincipal: Dr. Erik FredellAddress: 6910 Carlton Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840 Phone: 234-2400 Fax: 234-2599 Website: http://www.asd20.org/aahs Hours: 7:05 a.m.-2:10 p.m. Enrollment: 1,415 Air Academy High School is a public high school located on the United States Air Force Academy. Air Academy High School is a comprehensive four-year high school with a student population of nearly 1,400 in grades nine through 12 and 88 certified professional staff. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, and holds membership in the College Entrance Examination Board and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. We are a comprehensive high school that prepares students for higher education and employment after graduation. Our programs include the Emmy award winning KDET-TV student-run television station and our perennial state championship contenders in marching band and cheerleading. Our art students have been asked to produce sculptures for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. |
Antelope Trails ElementaryPrincipal: Roy GetchellAddress: 15280 Jessie Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Phone: 234-4100 Fax: 234-4199 Website: http://www.asd20.org/ate Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:22 a.m.-3:20 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:25 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:30-3:20 p.m. Enrollment: 494 Antelope Trails recently implemented the "Character Counts" character education program that builds on values that you teach your child at home. The new Scott-Foresman reading program is our school's reading curriculum. The diversity of our curriculum is incredible for an elementary school. Our special classes, rotating on a daily basis, include: art, music, physical education, and Spanish. Two mobile computer labs are available for classroom use and integration. We also offer literacy support, special education classes, and enrichment (TAG) to meet the diverse needs of our learners. A variety of before and after school classes, including 5th grade band, also enrich our solid academic program. During the 2006-2007 school year, our school will be visited by representatives of the International Baccalaureate Organization and we hope to receive official authorization to become an IB Primary Years Program school. Each year we survey or community to help us continue to provide the best possible educational experience possible for your child. Our parents, above all, find our school to be a caring and safe environment for our children where parents are highly involved partners in education. I invite you to become involved in our extensive and varied school volunteer program. |
Aspen Valley High SchoolPrincipal: George StoneAddress: 1450 Chapel Hills, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-6000 Fax: 234-6099 Website: http://www.asd20.org/avhs Hours: 8:55 a.m.-4:05 p.m. Enrollment: 104 Aspen Valley High School is a school of choice for students who benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The four-year high school offers a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and the staff is highly trained and sensitive to the needs of the at-risk population. We use small class size, alternative assessments, and inquiry-based, differentiated instruction. Our staff strives to develop close personal relationships with students and we challenge them to succeed and set goals toward graduation and higher education and employment. Our curriculum is unique because it focuses on a strong, integrated and technical preparation program designed to ensure mastery of the state content standards. We believe all students can experience success and we belive all members of the learning community deserve respect. Some of our graduates have earned scholarships to top colleges and universities and many have been honored with community awards such as being select among the Mayor's Top 100 Teens in Colorado Springs. |
Challenger Middle SchoolPrincipal: Tony ScottAddress: 10215 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-3000 Fax: 234-3199 Website: http://www.asd20.org/cms Hours: 7:30 a.m.-2:25 p.m. Enrollment: 620 Challenger Middle School is the district’s original middle school. It began as Air Academy Junior High School and the name was later changed in honor of the Challenger Space Shuttle. Challenger is the middle school portion of the district’s technology strand. Challenger offers a technology enhanced curriculum and has a caring, unified and dedicated staff that works to support the unique needs of the middle-level learner. The school continues to be a high performing school in all areas. Rated “excellent” by the Colorado Department of Education, Challenger has been recognized as one of the top 8% of middle schools in their performance on the state assessment test. Challenger students participate in many co-curricular activities and the school’s elective program gives young learners a wide variety of experiences. |
Chinook Trail ElementaryPrincipal: Gail KozhevnikovAddress: 11795 Grand Lawn Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Phone: 234-5700 Fax: 234-5799 Website: http://www.asd20.org/cte Hours: 8:55 a.m.-3:55 p.m. Kindergarten: 8:55 a.m.-11:55 a.m. Enrollment: 76 (K-5) Chinook Trail is one of Academy District 20's newest schools in the new Cordera development at Briargate Parkway and Powers Boulevard. An enthusiastic staff is eager to welcome new children to our beautiful new facility. The school is dedicated to "growing the cross-cultural mind and the international citizen in our own neighborhood." Chinook Trail will teach Mandarin/Chinese and its students will experience a wide variety of cultural lessons and perspectives through social studies, literature, character education, and technology. There are plans to offer community and family-oriented evening courses in the future. |
Discovery Canyon CampusPrincipal: Dr. Gary Batsell, Executive Principaland PreK-8th principal Address: 1810 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Phone: 234-1800 Fax: 234-1899 Website: http://www.asd20.org/DCC Elementary (K-5): Hours: 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:05-11:10 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:15-3:10 p.m. Enrollment: 362 (PreK-5) Middle School (6-8): Hours: 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Enrollment: 761 High School (9th only this year): Hours: 7:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Enrollment: 150 "Discovery Canyon Campus opened for fifth and sixth grade students in fall 2005 and this year offers a full Pre K-7th grade program. The Discovery Canyon Campus curriculum and co/extra-curricular programs are designed to provide a wide range and variety of experiences that engage students in learning opportunities based upon application of content-based skills. Needs-based offerings featuring experiential learning, inquiry based curriculum, and self-directed learning investigations complement traditional curriculum. Students have multiple opportunities to assume stewardship responsibilities for the Discovery Canyon Campus land, wildlife, and campus environment. International Baccalaureate (IB) program options are available for all students. Discovery Canyon Campus is a prospective Primary Years Program (PYP) site for students in grades PK-5. Discovery Canyon Campus successfully achieved candidate status for the Middle Years Program (MYP) in May 2006. All students in grades 6-10 receive the benefits of the International Baccalaureate instructional design and delivery strategies. However, students choosing to qualify for the IB MYP certificate have additional requirements. Discovery Canyon Campus will be an authorized Diploma Program (DP) for grades 11 and 12, prior to students entering the 11th grade. Multiple World Languages are available on campus. French is the initial world language at Discovery Canyon and is taught PK- 7. Spanish will be added in the fall of 2006 for grades 6-7, with plans for additional languages as the population grows." |
Douglass Valley ElementaryPrincipal: Doug PiperAddress: 4610 Douglass Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840 Phone: 234-4200 Fax: 234-4299 Website: http://www.asd20.org/dve Hours: 8:40 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:40 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:40 a.m.-noon Enrollment: 270 Welcome to Douglass Valley Elementary, home of the Wolves. We provide a variety of rich educational programs for approximately 300 students, K-5, with a special emphasis on math and science. The door at Douglass Valley is always open. We have a great building in a fabulous location, devoted parents and staff, and a talented student body. Douglass Valley is known throughout the neighborhood and the school district as a positive, supportive learning community. We have a strong educational relationship with the Air Force Academy. Staff members are engaged as a team to explore ways of improving student learning while providing an environment where all children can feel safe and happy. Our students also attend music, PE, science, art, and Spanish each week. We encourage students to do their best and we celebrate their academic growth. |
Eagleview Middle SchoolPrincipal: Dr. Karon CofieldAddress: 1325 Vindicator Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: 234-3400 Fax: 234-3599 Website: http://www.asd20.org/ems Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Enrollment: 900 Eagleview values and educates the whole child in a middle school culture that is trusting, caring, and safe. In partnership with our families and school community, we provide a challenging and engaging educational experience that meets the unique learning needs of all students and prepares them to be responsible contributors to their world. It's our goal that 100 percent of Eagleview students will show adequate annual growth as measured by CSAP, classroom performance and other alternative appropriate assessments toward meeting or exceeding Colorado content standards and benchmarks. We will ensure that every student will contribute to a trusting, caring and safe environment by demonstrating core principles of behavior and by participating in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities within the school. Students at Eagleview have many opportunities outside the core classroom subjects. Eagleview has a very active and successful performing arts department. Students have opportunities to participate in activities such as Science Olympiad, Patriotic Speech Festival, and a wide range of clubs and athletics. This year Eagleview will begin the W.E.B. Program (Where Everybody Belongs) to build on our student leadership and to help our incoming sixth grade students transition into middle school. |
Edith Wolford ElementaryPrincipal: Bob WedelAddress: 13710 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Phone: 234-4300 Fax: 234-4399 Website: http://www.asd20.org/ewe Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:25 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:20 a.m.-3:25 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:20 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:25-3:25 p.m. Enrollment: 375 Edith Wolford Elementary is built on Dr. Ernest Boyer's philosophy of the Basic School. Our program offers a full-range of support for all students. In addition to the language arts, math, science and Spanish, our expanded curriculum includes a music program where students learn handbells and recorder in fourth and fifth grades, a physical education program for all grades, and a talented and gifted program for identified fourth and fifth graders. The unique facet of our school is that we are the community center for Black Forest. Many activities occur in our building so that students are not only connected to the school, but the entire community. We are pleased to be able to welcome so many community volunteers to our building because they enrich the learning experiences for our students. Our character education program focuses on 10 character traits and we incorporate character education into our daily instruction. We are very proud of our building that is only two years old and are very pleased to be able to offer the students of Black Forest and the surrounding area a high quality education in a beautiful setting. |
Explorer ElementaryPrincipal: Maureen LangAddress: 4190 Bardot Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-4400 Fax: 234-4499 Website: http://www.asd20.org/ees Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:30-11:30 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Enrollment: 455 Our philosophy at Explorer was conceived out of the notion that "all roads lead to learning." Each program that we offer at Explorer is designed to enhance the development of the individual child. We strive to create an environment where each child can experience success and feel comfortable both in their academic work and in their relationships with other children and adults. Home/school communication is important to us. We provide tools and work at to improve this strong, ongoing communication. In partnership with parents and the community, we provide a well-balanced, integrated, culturally rich curriculum based upon individual student needs within a safe and nurturing environment. We use a school-wide cohesive strategy for teaching the character traits and promote student participation in service projects through classrooms, student council, and/or families. |
Foothills ElementaryPrincipal: Rose BerglesAddress: 825 Allegheny Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: 234-4500 Fax: 234-4599 Website: http://www.asd20.org/fhe Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:25-11:25 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:25-3:25 p.m. Enrollment: 413 Foothills Elementary School, dedicated to continued academic excellence, challenges students through a comprehensive, integrated curriculum. Our mission is to educate all students focusing on individual needs in a safe enriching community that promotes responsible, respectful citizens. Our goal is to provide the very best learning environment for students. We believe that a positive climate must be provided to foster academic, social, emotional, aesthetic, and physical development in order that each learner may realize full potential. The commitment and responsibility for this learning environment is shared by students, parents, and school. Our combined efforts will result in positive and productive experiences. We emphasize 10 core principles of character education and have a complete book list for every grade level that helps children of any age understand the concepts of hope, courage, citizenship, compassion, etc. Foothills students benefit from the involvement of many parents and community members who share their life experiences with us throughout the school year. |
Frontier ElementaryPrincipal: Belinda Lujan-LindseyAddress: 3755 Meadow Ridge Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-4600 Fax: 234-4699 Website: http://www.asd20.org/fes Hours: 8:20 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. Full day kindergarten 8:20 a.m.-3:15 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:20 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:15-3:15 p.m. Enrollment: 450 Frontier Elementary School is a traditional neighborhood school that offers a wide variety of clubs and activities for students. This school year, Frontier will implement Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (PBS). PBS is a proactive systems approach to enhancing the capacity of schools to educate all students, especially students with challenging social behaviors, by (a)establishing clearly defined outcomes that relate to academic and social behavior, (b)systems that support staff efforts, (c) practices that support student success, and (d)data utilization that guide decision making. Look for our eaglets to SOAR this school year! S-Striving for Excellence O-Owning our choices A Attitude is everything R-Respect for self, school, and others |
High Plains ElementaryPrincipal: Dr. Kimberly HollmAddress: 2248 Vintage Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-4700 Fax: 234-4799 Website: http://www.asd20.org/hpe Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:25 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:15-3:20 p.m. Enrollment: 375 High Plains is a wonderfully diverse neighborhood school. We welcome students with a variety of supportive programs and a very caring and friendly staff. Our big focus is on reading, writing, and math with support from other curricular areas. Our students rotate through science, technology, library, Spanish, music and physical education. We offer before and after school clubs that include technology, choir, intramural sports, crafts, chess, and homework assistance. |
Liberty High SchoolPrincipal: Tom WestonAddress: 8720 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-2200 Fax: 234-2399 Website: http://www.asd20.org/lhs Hours: 7:10 a.m.-2:10 p.m. Enrollment: 1,458 Liberty High School, rated among America’s top 500 schools for five consecutive years, offers a multi-faceted curriculum with many electives and opportunities for growth and enrichment. There is a wealth of college preparatory courses as well as vocational opportunities. The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a national program Liberty High School offered in cooperation with the College Board. The AP program provides students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while they are concurrently enrolled in high school. Advanced Placement is structured so that at the end of course enrollment, AP students may take the College Board’s AP Examination on a national test day. If the student achieves a high enough score, he/she will receive Advanced Placement credit for college courses. Liberty’s AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. The program is for grades 9-12 and it prepares students for college eligibility and success. Liberty offers a full range of athletic programs and extra-curricular programs. The boys cross country team and boys soccer team are consistently among the state’s best. The school also offers very popular games and activities nights for students who want to participate in unique competitions. |
Mountain Ridge Middle SchoolPrincipal: Joy PorterAddress: 9150 Lexington Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-3200 Fax: 234-3399 Website: http://www.asd20.org/mrms Hours: 7:55 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Enrollment: 1,191 Mountain Ridge educates a population of nearly 1,100 middle school students in grades 6-8. Besides offering a strong traditional program, Mountain Ridge is an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) school. Each student will be a member of one of the six IB or three traditional academic teams. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the nine exploratory teams, including visual and performing arts, computer and industrial technology and physical education. As part of its international scope, IBMYP stresses the importance of communication and intercultural awareness. Students gain in-depth experience in eight required academic areas and world language while developing a holistic view of knowledge and an understanding of the interrelatedness of each of the various disciplines. Intrinsic to the program is the expectation that students become adept at communicating in their own language as well as developing proficiency in a second language. Currently students may choose either French or Spanish. At Mountain Ridge, it is assumed that education is collaboration between students, parents and school staff. It is understood that students between the ages of 10 and 14 are in the middle of major changes in their physical, emotional, social and academic lives. The school is designed to meet the unique needs of this age. |
Mountain View ElementaryPrincipal: Paula MooneyAddress: 10095 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-4800 Fax: 234-4899 Website: http://academy.asd20.org/mve Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Five Day, Full Day, Kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Part Time Kindergarten: M 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., W 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and every Friday morning, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; or T 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and every Friday afternoon 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Enrollment: 525 Technology integration at our school includes the use of Internet research tools (including the use of online reference sites), multimedia presentation tools such as Kid Pix Studio and PowerPoint, digital imagery, video editing, reading enrichment through the use of Accelerated Reader, Math Fact mastery through the use of Math Facts in a Flash, and the use of streaming video for the enhancement of instruction in various subject areas. Information literacy standards are incorporated and taught in classrooms using wireless mobile labs, as well as in the computer lab during scheduled technology classes. Teachers communicate with parents and highlight what is going on in their classrooms through e-mail and classroom web pages. Mountain View offers the Riggs program for spelling, phonics, reading and writing in grades K-2. This program combines phonemic awareness, mastery of the rules of English spelling, and mastery of English grammar. Students begin by learning the 72 basic phonograms of English, mastering all of these by the first grade. Mountain View is also home to the HOSTS program (Help One Student to Succeed). This reading support program features trained tutors from the District 20 community who take time to help children one-on-one who need to improve reading skills. |
Pine Creek High SchoolPrincipal: Jill MartinAddress: 10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Phone: 234-2600 Fax: 234-2799 Website: http://www.asd20.org/pchs Hours: 7:15 a.m.-2:13 p.m. Enrollment: 1,584 Pine Creek High School is the district's technology track secondary campus where students and teachers have open access to a variety of technological advancements. Teachers and students are encouraged to use and apply technology in creative, productive, and effective ways in their daily educational experiences. But this seamless integration of technology into the learning experience is just one of the hallmarks of Pine Creek High School. More importantly, students are connected at Pine Creek High School. All students at Pine Creek participate in a small group mentoring program called Seminar. Seminar provides a forum for students to develop meaningful relationships that enhance academic achievement, encourage positive community involvement, and increase connectedness with school. This emphasis on a well-rounded high school experience is the basis of Pine Creek's success. Students strive and achieve in a wide range of endeavors. Consider the following small sample of the many notable accomplishments of Pine Creek High School students in 2005-2006. The drama club won state recognition for its production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." PCHS students collected more than 20,000 pounds of food for the Harvest of Love. Three athletic teams were selected as state academic champions: boys swim & dive, boys track, and girls tennis. Eleven members of the Class of 2007 were recognized as Continuing Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship program. |
Pioneer ElementaryPrincipal: Diane NaghiAddress: 3663 Woodland Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Phone: 234-5000 Fax: 234-5099 Website: http://www.asd20.org/pes Hours: 8:55 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:55 a.m.-3:45 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:55 a.m.-11:55 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:45-3:45 p.m. Enrollment: 559 Pioneer Elementary School welcomes students who bring very diverse life experiences. The school's Severe Special Needs Program and English as a Second Language Program are examples of the way the school's staff and the Pioneer community welcome and educate all children. Students, in partnership with families and staff, gain the confidence and resiliency to mature into lifelong learners and responsible participants in our democratic society. All students will participate with their families and teachers in setting and monitoring individual goals. It is our goal to provide children with the very best learning environment. Pioneer, therefore, is a PBS (Positive Behavior Support) school, focusing on positive behavior recognition. Pioneer expectations are to respect self, respect others, and respect environment. As a PBS site, an instructional emphasis is placed on teaching behavioral expectations, teaching social behaviors like academic skills, and maximizing academic engagement and success. Students are also recognized as "Wonder Wolves" for modeling the monthly character traits. The Pioneer staff creates rigorous and engaging learning experiences for students, making the elementary experience a memorable one. |
Prairie Hills ElementaryPrincipal: Kathy FordAddress: 8025 Telegraph Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-5100 Fax: 234-5199 Website: http://www.asd20.org/phe Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:25 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:25-11:45 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:15-3:30 p.m. Enrollment: 620 Prairie Hills is a neighborhood school which prides itself on our strong community feeling. As you walk through the doors, the atmosphere is friendly, enthusiastic, warm, and caring. Laughter fills the halls and an inquisitive thirst for knowledge fills the classrooms. Prairie Hills has many opportunities available to our young learners. We offer music, physical education, art, science, Spanish, computer and life skills for all children. Computers are used throughout the curriculum. The academic curriculum is challenging, yet balanced with student support. The reading curriculum in kindergarten, first, second, and third grades is Open Court. This program combines a strong phonetic strand with an anthology of great literature. During the reading block in these grades, class size is reduced for increased student/teacher interaction. In fourth and fifth grades students read novels that draw from the science and social studies subject areas. Writing is used throughout the curriculum especially in math. Students are taught writing using the 6-trait method and the Step Up to Writing program. Our math program is Trailblazer Math; a hands-on math program that incorporates science and data collection and graphing to teach mathematical concepts. |
Ranch Creek ElementaryPrincipal: Susan PaulsonAddress: 9155 Tutt Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Phone: 234-5500 Fax: 234-5599 Website: http://www.asd20.org/rce Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Enrollment: 202 Ranch Creek Elementary School is one of two brand new schools in Academy District 20. It serves students from several neighborhoods including Wolf Ranch. The mission of Ranch Creek Elementary, a collaborative learning community where all staff members address the needs of every student, is to educate and equip learners by developing innovative thinking in a safe, compassionate environment, encouraging all to become respectful and contributing citizens of our 21st century world. The staff will teach, model, and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate positive character traits. There will be learning opportunities that foster knowledge and appreciation of our diverse world. |
Rampart High SchoolPrincipal: Gil BiermanAddress: 8250 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-2000 Fax: 234-2199 Website: http://www.asd20.org/rhs Hours: 7:05 a.m.-2:12 p.m. Enrollment: 1,641 Rampart High School is a comprehensive high school and is also home to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Academy School District 20 was the first district in North America to offer a K-12 program with the International Baccalaureate Organization. Rampart’s technology wing is an addition to the original building and was built with bond funds approved by voters in 2001. The design of the wing was an original concept by students in one of Rampart’s drafting classes. The students formally presented their design to the Board of Education and then were able to work closely with architects during the design of the actual addition. Rampart's DECA club manages the schools lunch program so students get firsthand experience in all aspects of running a business. Our school also has a student-run branch of Air Academy Federal Credit Union. We are very proud of our outstanding marching band that has won a state championship and our drama students are involved in productions that are highly anticipated by the entire community. |
Rockrimmon ElementaryPrincipal: Barbara BartonAddress: 195 W. Mikado Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: 234-5200 Fax: 234-5299 Website: http://www.asd20.org/rres Hours: 8:35 a.m.-3:35 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:35 a.m.-3:35 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:35-11:35 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:35-3:35 p.m. Enrollment: 388 Rockrimmon Elementary was authorized as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program in 2002. The program is for all students in grades kindergarten through fifth. IBPYP is a philosophy of teaching that emphasizes the inquiry method, a powerful vehicle for all learners. Inquiry is a series of thoughtful and creative actions through which meaningful understandings are built over time. The program is concept driven and promotes genuine understanding that challenges students to engage in the study of global concepts. Students at Rockrimmon Elementary learn Spanish as part of the IBPYP program. Rockrimmon students take responsible action in the local, national, and international communities. Students have built a xeriscape garden, volunteered for local charities and raised funds for international charitable organizations. |
School in the WoodsPrincipal: Bob WedelAddress: 12002 Vollmer Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Phone: 495-1865 Fax: 234-4999 Website: http://www.asd20.org/sitw Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Enrollment: 52 fourth graders Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs has access to 640 wooded acres in the Black Forest as an outdoor learning site. To meet the educational needs of elementary children with exceptional interest and aptitude in earth, life, and natural sciences, the School in the Woods makes use of these 640 acres as a "living classroom". The entire curriculum at School in the Woods is carefully designed to increase students' knowledge of natural science and appreciation of the natural world. In addition to meeting all Colorado State Standards, each element of the curriculum reinforces and enriches the others. Ultimately, the total educational impact of the fourth grade year at School in the Woods becomes more powerful than any individual element of the curriculum. |
Summit Middle School Program
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The Classical Academy (TCA)THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY exists to assist parents in their mission to develop exemplary citizens equipped with analytical thinking skills, virtuous character, and a passion for learning, all built upon a solid foundation of knowledge.THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a charter school for kindergarten through 12th grade.We are a part of Academy School District 20. The Core Knowledge® curriculum is the foundation of our academic program which we implement using a classical approach. Following the classical tradition, teachers present rich content with a strong emphasis on observation, narration, dialog, and hands-on activities. This interactive method engages students and instills a vibrant passion for learning. The Classical Academy East-K-6 PRINCIPAL: Diana Burditt ADDRESS: 8650 Scarborough Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80920 PHONE: 282-1181 FAX: 282-3226 WEBSITE: http://tcae.dreamteamtech.com/ HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AM KINDERGARTEN: 8:30-11:30 a.m. PM KINDERGARTEN: 12:30-3:30 p.m. ENROLLMENT: 864 The Classical Academy Central-K-5 PRINCIPAL: Don Stump ADDRESS: 1655 Springcrest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 PHONE: 265-9766 FAX: 265-1751 WEBSITE: http://tcac.dreamteamtech.com/ HOURS: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. AM KINDERGARTEN: 8:15 - 11:15 a.m. PM KINDERGARTEN: 12:15-3:15 p.m. ENROLLMENT: 548 The Classical Academy North-K-6 PRINCIPAL: Veronica Varland ADDRESS: 975 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 PHONE: 484-0081 FAX: 484-0078 WEBSITE: http://tcan.dreamteamtech.com/ HOURS: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. AM KINDERGARTEN: 8:15-11:15 a.m. PM KINDERGARTEN: 12:15-3:15 p.m. ENROLLMENT: 548 |
The Classical Academy North – 7-12PRINCIPAL: Peter HiltsADDRESS: 975 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 PHONE: 484-0091 FAX: 494-0078 WEBSITE: http://tcas.dreamteamtech.com/ HOURS: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Classical Academy exists to assist parents in their mission to develop exemplary citizens equipped with analytical thinking skills, virtuous character, and a passion for learning, all built upon a solid foundation of knowledge. The Classical Academy is a charter school for kindergarten through 12th grade.We are a part of Academy School District 20. The Core Knowledge curriculum is the foundation of our academic program which we implement using a classical approach. Following the classical tradition, teachers present rich content with a strong emphasis on observation, narration, dialog, and hands-on activities. This interactive method engages students and instills a vibrant passion for learning. |
The da Vinci Academy ElementaryPrincipal: Kathy GriegoAddress: 1335 Bridle Oaks Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Phone: 234-5400 Fax: 234-5499 Website: http://www.asd20.org/tdva Hours: 8:50 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Full day kindergarten: 8:50 a.m.-3:50 p.m. AM kindergarten: 8:50 a.m.-11:50 a.m. PM kindergarten: 12:50 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Enrollment: 504 Integral elements of the the basic instructional program for kindergarten through fifth grade children will include varied opportunities for arts oriented learning. The infusion of the arts throughout the curriculum will enhance the quality of instruction both in terms of cognitive and affective experiences. The arts oriented approach to the districts basic curriculum will integrate, through staff and community collaboration, all aspects of the instructional and learning process. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking as students view their world through the eyes of the artist/eyes of the scientist. Infusion of the arts into the curriculum means using an interdisciplinary approach to provide experiences enriched through visual arts, dance/health and fitness, drama, and vocal and instrumental music. An integrated and balanced curriculum that respects children's developmental levels will meet or exceed all state standards as measured through a body of evidence to include state and district assessments. |
Timberview Middle SchoolPrincipal: Brett SmithAddress: 8680 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-3600 Fax: 234-3799 Website: http://www.asd20.org/tms Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:25 p.m. Enrollment: 1,000 The mission of our school is guided by our four basic principles, known as "Cornerstones." Cornerstone 1: Excellence shall be our primary focus - not only academic, but also in our total program. Cornerstone 2: Exploration provides a chance for students to try different activities in an atmosphere of encouragement. Cornerstone 3: Communication among staff, students, parents, and community shall be honest, positive and sensitive. Cornerstone 4: Commitment to our students, to our community, and to each other shall be fundamental, as well as our dedication to the philosophy that drives middle school education. Timberview Middle School is part of the Eastside Learning Community. The Timberview staff is committed to having every student involved in some school activity whether it's athletics, clubs, academic competitions or after school arts and theater events. Our students are very active in charitable endeavors including the Harvest of Love food drive and the citywide toy drive during the holidays. |
Woodmen-Roberts Elementary
Principal: Susan Field |
Program Coordinator: Jolynn Patterson Website: www.asd20.org/hsa
FAX: 234-1713 School Year: Thursdays, September 4, 2008 - April 30, 2009
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