About the School
School Hours
- Three and Four-Year Olds 8:50-12:00
- Kindergarten-Grade 6 8:50-3:50
Attendance by Language
60% Native English-Speaking Students and 40% Native Spanish-Speaking Students
Languages Used in the Classroom
- Three and Four-Year Olds: 75% Native Language and 25% Second Language
- Kindergarten – Grade 3: 60% Native Language and 40% Second Language
- Grades 4-6: 50% Native Language and 50% Second Language
Blended Classrooms
Children of different ages are grouped as follows:
- Primary Classrooms – 3, 4, 5 year olds
- Lower Elementary Classrooms – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade
- Upper Elementary Classrooms – 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades
Adult/Student Ratio
Primary Classrooms
- A.M. – 28 students with one teacher and two paraprofessionals
- P.M. – 12 students with one teacher and one paraprofessional
Lower and Upper Elementary Classrooms
- 28 students with one teacher and one part time paraprofessional
Lunch and Recess
- Primary Classrooms (Kindergarteners): 12:00-12:55
- Lower Elementary Classrooms: 146/148 11:40-12:25, 247/249 11:50-12:35, 126/128 12:10-12:55
- Upper Elementary Classrooms: 246/248 12:20-1:00, 252/253 12:25-1:10
Meal Prices: Full: $ 1.40 Partial: $0.40 Milk: $0.40
Child Care
Kaleidoscope Corner is the childcare provider. Information regarding fees may be obtained by calling the Director at 720-424-4413.
Orientation
The first two weeks of school are used for the classroom orientation for Primary students. The Dual Language Montessori prepared environment is quite specific and Primary Program children must have a gradual introduction individually or in small groups.
- Five year olds attend each day.
- Three and four year olds attend in small groups on specific days with youngest children being phased-in first. This enables teachers to spend more time orienting them to the classroom on an individual basis and providing them with a smooth transition. Once a child has started to attend, she/he will continue to attend each day.
Enrollment Policy
The application process for this school is the same as for other magnet schools. Prospective students apply before the end of January deadline. Applications include: birth certificate, immunization record, proof of residence, and (if applying for a scholarship) copy of first two pages of tax return or past 3 months paycheck stubs from all individuals living in the home who are employed. A lottery determines acceptance. Priority is given to students residing in Area 1 (attendance areas for schools: Bryant Webster, Trevista attendance for Smedley, Valdez, Columbian). If there are slots available after this process, students in Area 2 and then other applicants outside these areasare admitted.
Projected Enrollment
We have approximately 400 students from 3 years to 11 years (6th grade)
Tuition
Tuition is required for 3, 4, and 5 year olds only. Tuition (9 payments) are due on the fifteenth of each month, August – April. There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships available. A scale that takes into account the total household income and the number of people residing in the home determines eligibility. Individuals applying for a scholarship must fill out the necessary paperwork and submit a copy of the last W2 form or paycheck stubs, from the past 3 months, of all employed individuals living in the home.
- Full Tuition - $370 Month
- Partial Tuition - $175 Month
Transportation
The walk zone criteria to be eligible for transportation is 1 mile for elementary. Transportation is limited to students residing north of 6th Avenue and west of I-25. Transportation parameters are that students are to walk to the nearest neighborhood school if within 1 mile for bus pick-up.