Colorado Springs School District 11:
Every student prepared for a world yet to be imagined.
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Colorado Springs School District 11 Administration Building
1115 N. El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-520-2000
The world is changing. Meet the future.
School District 11: Providing excellent, distinctive educational experiences that
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equip students for success today and in the future.
A Note From
Dr. Nicholas M. Gledich
District 11 Superintendent
Dear Friends and Neighbors of School District 11,
As the Superintendent of Schools for School District 11, I am excited about
the great things happening in our District, the direction we are taking,
and all of the outstanding programs we offer. Everyone involved in our
district, from students and staff to administrators and the Board of
Education, is excited about all the positive academic success taking place in our schools and the
direction in which we are moving.
The mission of Colorado Springs School District 11 is to provide excellent, distinctive
educational experiences that equip students for success today and in the future, and our vision
is to prepare students for a world yet to be imagined. Our district is utilizing its strengths to
get the work done and done right by providing top quality instruction.
Technology, media, and globalization mean a world changing at an unprecedented pace –
and in ways it never has before. Vast amounts of information are rapidly and readily
available; automation and digitization are increasing; global mobility and competition are on
the rise; social, political, and economic landscapes are shifting dramatically. Tomorrow is an
era of new industries and a more demanding workplace; in fact, when our current school-age
children move into the workforce, many will enter jobs yet to be established or even envisioned.
District 11 must meet the demands of today and foresee the demands of the future. Not
only does our children’s potential depend on it; the well-being and viability of our city – our
entire community, in fact – hinge on our ability to do so.
We are committed to the “graduate;” this means that the march of a graduate across the
stage is the moment of real reward for us all. We shake the hand of every graduate because we
feel confident that we are delivering on our mission. District 11 is preparing all students to
ACHIEVE by helping them become Academically prepared, Culturally competent, a Highfunctioning team member, an Innovative thinker and problem-solver, an Effective user of
technology, a Vital participant in civic responsibility, and an Effective communicator.
School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, and protected activity. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned
protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination
compliance/grievance coordinator.
The District 11 NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR has been designated to coordinate compliance with: 1) Equal Pay Act of 1963, 2) Civil Rights Act of 1964,
as Amended, 3) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 4) Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, 5) Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 6)
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, 7) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and 8) School District 11 Board of Education Policy AC, Nondiscrimination/Equal
Opportunity.
DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN
El Distrito Escolar 11 está comprometido a llevar una política de No Discriminación en relación a discapacidad, raza, credo, color, sexo, orientación sexual, estado
transgénico, identidad de género, expresión de género, nación de origen, religión, ancestros, edad y actividades protegidas. Cualquier acoso/discriminación de estudiantes
y/o de empleados, basado en las áreas antes mencionadas no será tolerado y deberá de ser llevado a la atención del director de la escuela, de un administrador o supervisor
del D11 o del coordinador de quejas y conformidad con la No Discriminación.
EL COORDINADOR DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA NO DISCRIMINACION del Distrito 11 ha sido designado para coordinar conformidad con: 1) El Acto de Paga Equitativa de
1963, 2) El Acto de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, tal y como se ha corregido 3) El Acto de Discriminación en el Empleo por Edad de 1967, 4) Titulo IX- Acto de Enmiendas en
la Educación de 1972, 5) Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, 6) Acto de la Discriminación por Embarazo de 1978, 7) Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades
de 1990 y 8) Política AC del Consejo Educativo del Distrito Escolar 11, No-Discriminación/Igualdad de Oportunidad.
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Charter Schools
and learn through the three-year English as a Second Language, academically integrated program. Parents
may participate in weekly evening classes to enhance and practice their use of the English language.
Parent and community involvement is a crucial part of the Edison model. We encourage active
participation in our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and parent accountability committee meetings. We
also encourage volunteering during the school day.
STAR Academy
2620 Airport Rd. 80910
719-637-6554
Table of Contents
Quick Reference Phone Numbers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Special Programs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Choosing a District 11 School ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Registration Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Programs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-13
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
www.staracademycolorado.org
STAR Academy’s approach to improving student learning includes extending the school day by a halfhour and a longer school year. Research shows that many students need additional time to master academic
skills and knowledge. Each day, students who attend STAR Academy receive 120 minutes of language arts, 90
minutes of Real Math, 60 minutes of science, 30 minutes of art, Spanish, and physical education twice a week,
and 90 minutes of Paragon Instruction, which integrates humanities and social studies curricula. Through
content-rich, hands-on learning, Paragon looks to the past to prepare students for the future, providing
students with a solid understanding of history by exploring the literary, artistic, mathematical, scientific, social,
political, and philosophical ideas that have culminated in our contemporary cultural climate. By studying these
concepts, students will cultivate a multicultural perspective and global awareness.
STAR is committed to retaining star teachers and talented leaders. Our qualified, experienced teachers
have a strong commitment to instilling a love of learning in our students. Our teachers are lifelong learners,
who keep abreast of current research and educational strategies. Our teachers are provided with 15-20 days of
professional development each year; twice the number in most public schools.
STAR Academy provides an emotionally safe learning environment. Effective instruction requires an
orderly environment focused on learning. STAR believes that parents play an important role in supporting their
children in their academic endeavors. We are committed to providing students with a sense of belonging and a
feeling of significance so that they feel safe to learn, grow, and strive for excellence.
STAR Academy believes that a close connection between home and school is crucial to student
performance. STAR compels parents to be actively engaged in their children’s education. Every child needs
stability, continuity, and a champion who believes in his or her human potential. Our teachers conduct regular
goal-setting conferences with individual children and their parents to ensure each student’s success.
Audubon …………………………………………………………………... 14
Bates …………………………………………………………………………. 14
Bristol ……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Buena Vista ……………………………………………………………….. 15
Carver ……………………………………………………………………….. 15
Chipeta ……………………………………………………………………… 15
Columbia …………………………………………………………………… 16
Edison ……………………………………………………………………….. 16
Freedom ……………………………………………………………………. 16
Fremont ……………………………………………………………………. 17
Grant ………………………………………………………………………… 17
Henry ………………………………………………………………………… 17
Howbert ……………………………………………………………………. 18
Hunt ………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Jackson ……………………………………………………………………… 18
Keller ………………………………………………………………………… 19
King …………………………………………………………………………… 19
Lincoln ………………………………………………………………………. 19
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Galileo ….………………………………………………………..….……... 26
Holmes …………………………………………………………...………... 26
Jenkins ………………………………………………………………………. 27
Mann ………………………………………………………………………... 27
North ………………………………………………………………………… 28
Russell ………………………………………………………………………. 28
Sabin …………………………………………………………………………. 29
Swigert ……………………………………………………………………... 29
West …………………………………………………………………………. 29
Madison ……………………………………………………………………. 20
Martinez ……………………………………………………………………. 20
McAuliffe ………………………………………………………………….. 20
Midland …………………………………………………………………….. 21
Monroe ……………………………………………………………………… 21
Penrose …………………………………………………………………….. 21
Queen Palmer …………………………………………………………… 22
Rogers ………………………………………………………………………. 22
Rudy ……………………………………………………………………….…. 22
Scott ………………………………………………………………………….. 23
Steele ……………………………………………………………………….. 23
Stratton …………………………………………………………………….. 23
Taylor ……………………………………………………………………….. 24
Trailblazer …………………………………………………………………. 24
Twain ………………………………………………………………………… 25
West …………………………………………………………………………. 25
Wilson ………………………………………………………………………. 25
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Achieve K-12 ………………………………………………………..……. 33
Adult & Family Education ..…………………………………….. … 33
The Bijou School …………………………………………………........ 33
Digital School ……………………..…………………………………….. 34
Springs Community Night School at Mitchell ….…………. 34
Tesla Educational Opportunity Center ……………………….. 35
CHARTER SCHOOLS
AcademyACL …..…………………………………………………………. 36
CIVA ………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Community Prep ……………………………………………………….. 36
GLOBE …………………………………………………………………. …... 37
HIGH SCHOOLS
Life Skills …………………………………………………………………... 37
Coronado ………………………………………………………………….. 30 Roosevelt-Edison ………………………………………………………. 37
Doherty …………………………………………………………………….. 30 STAR ………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Mitchell …………………………………………………………………….. 31
OTHER
Palmer ………………………………………………………………………. 31
Wasson ……………………………………………………………………... 32 Home Education Support Program …………………………….. 35
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Quick Reference Phone Numbers
Information in Spanish …………. 719-520-2012
Para la información en espanol . 719-520-2012
Superintendent’s Office ………... 719-520-2001
Adult and Family Education …... 719-328-3000
Athletics …………………………... 719-520-2690
Automated Student Information.. 719-520-2300
Board of Education ……………… 719-520-2004
Boundary Information …………… 719-520-2943
Capital Plan Communication ….. 719-477-6006
Career and Technical Education. 719-520-2024
Channel 16 ……………………….. 719-520-2269
Charter Schools …………………. 719-520-2389
Communications and Community
Relations…………………………… 719-520-2005
Community Education Classes .. 719-520-2384
Corporate Partnerships ………… 719-520-2005
Digital School …………………….. 719-328-3000
Early Childhood Education Office . 719-328-3111
Enrollment and Registration …... 719-520-2297
Facility Rental ……………………. 719-520-2335
Free and Reduced Lunch ……... 719-520-2934
GrandFriends …………………….. 719-520-2311
Gifted and Talented …………….. 719-520-2464
Homeschool Office ……………… 719-328-3000
Human Resources ……………… 719-520-2169
Kindergarten Age Requirements. 719-520-2297
Media Relations ………………… 719-520-2005
School Meal Payment …………1-866-896-7594
Security …………………………… 719-520-2287
Special Education ……………….. 719-520-2148
Transportation …………………... 719-520-2940
Volunteer Services ……………… 719-520-2202
Weather Related School
Closing Information …………….. 719-520-2300
To locate your neighborhood schools, go to
www.d11.org/schoolfinder/.
Use NTouch
NTouch is a resource provided to help you find
answers to your questions about District 11
quickly and efficiently. NTouch also gives you
the opportunity to receive e-mail notifications
of school delays or closures and to receive an
electronic copy of a District 11 publication the
same day it is published. Find NTouch on our
home page at www.d11.org.
Special Programs
District 11 provides more choices for parents and students than any other school district in
Colorado Springs. District 11 is working to serve students with individualized programs designed
to meet their specific needs. The icons below represent these special programs. The schools that
offer specialized programs indicate which programs they offer with the appropriate icon(s).
Advanced Placement (AP)
Junior ROTC Navy
Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID)
Pre-Advanced Placement
Arts-Based Focus
CORE Knowledge
CU Succeed Gold
Exceptional Academic Gifted Learning
Experience Site (EAGLES)
Gateway to Technology/Project Lead the Way
Gifted and Talented SAIL Program
Hearing Impaired Hub
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Junior ROTC Air Force
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Public Montessori
Suzuki Violin Program
Tech Lab 2000
Title VIII Indian Education 2000
Uniforms Required
Charter Schools
Globe Charter School (grades K-6)
3302 Alpine Pl. 80909
719-630-0577
www.globecharter.org
Established in 1995, GLOBE Charter School was a pioneer in becoming one of the first charter schools
in Colorado Springs to explore a different approach to traditional education. Our history is rich, and our future is
strong. We believe that all of our students will become successful, contributing members of the global
community of the 21st Century.
As a kindergarten-sixth grade school, we provide hands-on, differentiated, and experiential opportunities to inspire and motivate learning. Our teachers are dedicated and passionate about delivering high quality
instruction to ensure that our students acquire the essential academic and life skills to succeed in their
personal and professional lives. We are committed to small class sizes in order to support our individual
learners’ emotional and academic needs.
We are committed to excellence and strive to instill a sense of responsibility, awareness, and respect
for others through an interdisciplinary educational program that celebrates diversity, fosters a caring
community, and allows our students to connect with the world. We believe service learning is a teaching and
learning strategy that enriches the learning experience while strengthening communities locally and globally.
Life Skills Center of Colorado Springs (ages 16-21)
1810 Eastlake Blvd. 80910
719-471-0684
www.wediducan.com
Life Skills is a high school designed for students who have difficulty fitting into the traditional high school
setting. Students may choose to attend classes from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our self-paced curriculum utilizes computer-based and small-group instruction, aligned with Colorado State
Standards and meets District 11 standards. Students also attend classes that teach life skills. We require all
students to complete a minimum of 150 work/volunteer hours, in addition to our Employability Skills class, in
order to graduate. We find this makes our students more employable and better prepared for the workplace.
Our on-site employability specialist helps our students with job searches, internships, volunteer opportunities,
colleges and trade schools, assists with application for financial aid, and future planning. Our family advocate
makes home visits, addresses social and behavioral issues that exist both in and outside of school, and assists
students in utilizing community resources. In addition, we have special education and ELL (English Language
Learners) services. Our student-teacher ratio is low, to ensure more individualized help. If you are interested in
our program, please contact our enrollment specialist to start your path to a brighter future today. Remember
“We did, you can!”
Roosevelt-Edison Academy Charter School
205 S. Byron Dr. 80910
719-637-0311
www.d11.org/schools/roos_ed.htm
The Edison model demonstrates and teaches students Edison Core
Values, which include integrity, wisdom, justice, hope, responsibility,
compassion, respect, and courage. Our students experience a rich,
academically focused environment that embraces these core values every
day. Students who attend Roosevelt-Edison are enriched through a longer
school year calendar and a longer school day; this provides our students 90minute literacy blocks. Our staff uses research to design curriculum that
cultivates the mind and prepares students for educational and daily
opportunities. “Specials” classes offer daily instruction in art, music, science,
physical education, and technology. After-school activities/clubs offer students
dynamic and engaging opportunities that help build self-confidence and raise
achievement. Student uniforms create a consistent and safe climate that provides
structure while enhancing the academic environment. Bilingual students progress
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Charter Schools
Choosing a District 11 School
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
2510 N. Chestnut St. 80907
719-434-6566
www.academyacl.org
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning specializes in gifted education for kindergarten
through eighth grade students. AcademyACL uses above grade-level content, universal themes, and
differentiated instruction for gifted learners. Students who find the most success with this program often have at
least one area of the ninetieth-plus percentile on standardized achievement scores. Families, students, and
teachers work together to set individual goals for each student’s advanced progress. Multi-age classrooms,
flexible skill groups for math and language arts, daily fitness time, and art, music/theater, and Spanish for every
student are important features of this program. Teachers use highly challenging, highly supportive teaching
methods with project-based and self-directed learning opportunities. Students have opportunities to explore
areas that are particularly interesting to them as they meet and exceed Colorado standards. AcademyACL
Lifeskills © curriculum teaches students to set personal growth goals every day that also support the unique
social-emotional needs of gifted students, such as working with perfectionism and organizing huge quests for
knowledge into manageable boundaries. As a free public charter school in District 11, AcademyACL does not
require a test score for admission. Families are invited to explore the website at www.academyacl.org, and
email office@academyacl.org or call 719-434-6566 to set up a tour.
CIVA: Character, Integrity, Vision, and the Arts
4635 Northpark Dr. 80918
719-633-1306
www.civacharterschool.org
CIVA is well known for its long standing and proud tradition of excellence in every aspect of student life.
CIVA has served the educative needs of the Pikes Peak region for 15 years.
If you are a student looking for a positive environment that will draw out your strengths to learn and
grow, you will love CIVA's culture. CIVA offers students the most dynamic peer culture in Colorado. The
students at CIVA are absolutely wonderful. They encourage one another to overcome perceived limitations so
they can excel in academics. They invite each other to play in sports and to be competitive, but to never lose
focus of the 'spirit of the game'. Artistically, our students excel on stage, in film, and in visual arts classrooms.
CIVA specializes in a pedagogical approach known as Quantum Learning. We are the only high school
in Colorado that implements Quantum Learning strategies throughout our program. This focus empowers
educators to create engaging, enjoyable, and successful learning – transforming their classrooms into
wonderful learning environments.
Our character development curriculum offers a profound and thoughtful learning experience, where
every student is encouraged to engage in challenges. Performing Arts, community service, music, technology,
competitive dance, speech, and choir are some of the engaging
learning opportunities we extend to our students to enliven and
develop their growing minds and character. Our athletic program
features volleyball, basketball, bowling, and ultimate Frisbee.
Community Prep School (grades 9-12)
332 E. Willamette Ave. 80903
719-227-8836
www.communityprepschool.org
Community Prep School (CPS) was chartered by District 11 in
1995. CPS specializes in serving students who, for a variety of reasons, have experienced significant difficulty
in traditional school settings. CPS’ program is designed to re-energize the educational experience for students.
Students progress at their own pace in a close-knit community that is both supportive and accountable. CPS
partners with over fifty community agencies to help meet a variety of needs for their students. Graduates
complete the CPS program with readiness to succeed in the workforce, post-secondary education options, and
citizenship expectations of the adult world. Learn more about Community Prep School at
www.communityprepschool.org.
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Getting Started
Choosing the best school for your child means matching your child’s needs and your expectations to
the choices available. District 11 suggests that parents explore their educational options.
Visit your neighborhood school.
 Parents are encouraged to start by visiting their neighborhood school to see if it meets their needs. Use
our School Finder to find your neighborhood school, www.d11.org/schoolfinder. For boundary information,
call 719-520-2943 or log on to www.d11.org/boundaries.
 Explore the choice process to attend a school other than your neighborhood school.
 Choose a focus school or an alternative education program.
 Parents who believe their child may qualify for the D-11 Gifted and Talented SAIL program at Fremont
and Stratton elementary schools should call 719-520-2464. Those interested in the International
Baccalaureate Program (IB) should, depending on the grade of their child, call Midland Elementary School
at 719-328-4500, North Middle School at 719-328-2427, or Palmer High School at 719-328-5073.
 School District 11 offers alternative education programs which include: Adult and Family Education, The
Bijou School, the Digital School, Achieve K12, night school at Doherty and Palmer high schools, and Tesla Educational Opportunity programs for high school and middle school students. Please contact the program offices directly for more information.
 Consider a charter school. Families interested in enrolling a child in an independently operated charter
school within District 11 should call 719-520-2389.
School Choice
The Board of Education recognizes that students may benefit from having a choice of schools to
attend that is not limited by school boundaries. As such, both in-District and out-of-District students may enroll
in programs or schools within District 11 on a space available basis.
To apply for admission to a school other than their neighborhood school, parents complete a Choice
Open Enrollment Form and submit the form to the school they wish to have their student attend. Annually,
the open enrollment window is November 1 through February 15 for the next school year. Schools may
accept applications after the open enrollment period on a space available basis.
Approved applications for choice open enrollment are valid up to the duration of the academic level
(elementary, middle, or high). Students must re-apply for choice open enrollment to attend a school other
than their designated attendance area school at the next academic level.
Board Policy JFBA/JFBB and accompanying regulations provide specific guidelines that all schools
follow in reviewing, approving or denying choice open enrollment applications. State law further defines that
applications may be denied only if (C.R.S. 22-36-101(3):
 There is a lack of space or teaching staff within a particular program or school requested.
 The school requested does not offer appropriate programs or is not structured or equipped with the
necessary facilities to meet special needs of the pupil.
 The pupil does not meet the established eligibility criteria for participation in a particular program,
including age requirements, course prerequisites, and required levels of performance.
 The student is currently expelled or has been expelled in the preceding 12 months, or has been expelled
as a habitually disruptive student or for a serious violation in a school building or on school property
necessitating mandatory expulsion.
District transportation is not provided for students attending a District 11 school under choice open
enrollment, unless required by law. Transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parent/
guardian.
Students granted open enrollment at the high school level have the same curricular and
extracurricular eligibility as all other students attending the school, subject to the rules and regulations of the
District, Colorado High School Activities Association and state law.
Choice Open Enrollment Forms, District policies, and frequently asked questions about choice open
enrollment are available on the District website: www.d11.org/choice .
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District 11 welcomes ALL students!
Enrollment Information
Enrolling Your Child
New student registration for kindergarten through 12th grade takes place at your school. The District
11 website, www.d11.org/enrollment, has information about enrolling your student, and enrollment forms
that may be completed online, printed, and taken to the school. You may
also access “School Finder” on the website to determine your neighborhood
school, based upon your street address.
Only a parent or guardian may enroll a student in District 11. Along
with a completed enrollment form for each student, you will need to bring:
1. Verification of child’s birth date (birth certificate, passport, or military ID)
2. Immunization records
3. Proof of residency (current utility bill, lease, tax notice showing your
name and the property address)
4. If student is not living with both biological parents, a copy of legal paperwork (custody/ guardianship) may be necessary
5. If student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for special
education services, a copy of the current/latest plan
6. Name and address of student’s previous school to request academic
records
Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before October 1. Kindergarten roundup falls
during our choice window. Check www.d11.org for more information.
Transportation
About 25% of District 11 students receive transportation to and from school.
Eligibility for transportation services is based primarily on walking distance to school.
Parents are responsible for to and from school transportation when children attend a
non-neighborhood school under choice open enrollment. For additional information,
call 719-520-2940 or visit www.d11.org/transportation.
Preschool Registration
Due to limited funding, preschool is available only to District 11 residents
who qualify for the program. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by October 1. For
preschool information, or to apply, contact the Early Childhood Office at 719-3283111.
School Attendance Areas
Attendance areas for each elementary school, middle school, and high
school of the District are based on geography and how many students live in the
area. A student’s designated attendance area is based on the legal residence of his/
her parents/guardian.
A number of things are considered when school attendance areas and boundaries are created, including:
 Number of students in an area
 Capacities of the schools
 Class sizes
 Efficient use of transportation services
Each fall, the District reviews school enrollments and capacities and provides the Board of Education
with recommendations for boundary change considerations, possible capping of schools that are over
capacity, proposals for relocating programs, or other considerations for the subsequent school year. Any
changes approved by the Board of Education are made available to the public through the District website,
local news, and other communications.
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Alternative Schools and Programs
Tesla Educational Opportunity Center
2560 International Cir. 80910
719-520-2711
www.d11.org/tesla
Program for grades 9-12:
At Tesla, students are allowed to work at their own pace, as long as they earn the required number of
points each block. Smaller class size and a more individualized teaching approach create daily interaction
between our students and staff. Relationship-building opportunities between staff and students are enhanced
by our Advisory Program. This program ensures that the school and home are engaged in weekly
communication.
Daily attendance is a campus expectation. The opportunity to make up credits or accelerate academics
allows for graduation in a more timely fashion.
Program for grades 7-8:
Tesla Middle School’s smaller class size and a team approach provide a supportive educational
environment for students who struggle in a larger school setting. Our focus on the whole student means more
intervention for typical middle school issues, such as peer relations, conflict resolution, and anger management. Lack of traditional electives allows a focus on academic skill building, using specialized reading and
mathematics programs. Our Advisory Program ensures that the school and home are engaged in weekly
communication.
Home Education Support Program
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3012
www.d11.org/schools/homeschool
Homeschool Support
For a list of resources and standards for families
wishing to homeschool their student, please refer to
www.d11.org/schools/homeschool. In addition to homeschooling information covering homeschooling basics,
the process of pulling a student from public school, and
homeschooling standards set by the state of Colorado,
this site also provides references to homeschooling
support groups and other resources offered around the
city, such as from the Pikes Peak Library District. Those
families wishing to file a notice of intent to homeschool
may contact Carol Tippie at the Irving Educational
Center (1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915) at 328-3012 or
email her at tippice@d11.org.
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment allows homeschool students to
participate in District 11 public school programs on a
part-time basis. Families may choose to supplement
their home-schooling through their child’s attendance at
any District 11 school’s instructional program, such as
reading, math, art, music, or foreign language, with permission of the principal at the District 11 school. Visit
the website at www.d11.org/schools/homeschool to read
about Notice of Intent for truant students.
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Alternative Schools and Programs
We have a program for your student.
Digital School
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3012
www.d11.org/digitalstorefront
The Digital High School is an award-winning credit recovery program devoted to helping increase the
graduation rate throughout District 11. Students sixteen or older complete missing credits using our online
courseware. Students are able to work at their own pace, focusing on one class at a time, with certified
teachers on hand to offer instruction and assistance. All credits that students earn while at Digital are
transferred back to their home D11 high school, from where they will graduate.
The Digital labs are housed at the Irving Educational Center. Students enrolled full-time may come in to
either the morning or afternoon session; students dual enrolled with their home high school come in during the
evenings.
Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPTJzMDdnRc.
Springs Community Night School at Mitchell
1205 Potter Dr. 80909
719-328-6700
www.d11.org/scns
Springs Community Night School (SCNS) at
Mitchell is an innovative educational program for students
17 to 21 years old wanting to earn their high school
diploma in the afternoon/evening hours. Our mission is
to offer a safe, rigorous academic environment that
empowers students to be productive, successful, lifelong
learners through positive partnerships.
This unique program is designed so students take
only two to three classes at a time, with each class lasting
approximately 5 ½ weeks. This allows the student to
narrow their focus and concentrate on success. Students
attend class Monday-Thursday, with classes starting as
early at 1:30 p.m. and ending at 9:40 p.m. The curriculum
is delivered through traditional classroom instruction,
online classes, and through the Cooperative Education
(ACE/Work) curriculum. Students have the potential to
earn up to 21 credits in one school year.
Faculty and staff work closely with each student to
create academic schedules that not only meet the
required 46 credits needed for graduation, but also best
serve the student. Additional support is offered through
daily tutoring sessions and club type activities in the
student LIFE center. SCNS is committed to ensuring
students are prepared for whatever they choose to pursue
after earning their diploma.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) program
provides students the opportunity to take a
wide range of college-level courses while in
high school. AP students are taught by
specially trained faculty members who prepare
students for examinations that are developed
and scored by the College Board. Students in
AP classes participate in a rigorous curriculum
which prepares them for AP exams and
potential college credit. In addition, these
challenging
courses
provide
excellent
preparation for college itself. AP courses are
offered at Coronado, Doherty, Mitchell, Palmer,
and Wasson high schools.
Pre-Advanced Placement Program
Holmes Middle School—328-3800
The Pre-Advance Placement Program at
Holmes Middle School challenges students to
expand their knowledge and skills to the next
level. Students are engaged in active, highlevel learning that helps them to develop the
skills, habits of mind, and concepts they need
to succeed in high school AP coursework and,
ultimately, succeed at the college level.
Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID)
AVID prepares students in the academic
“middle” for four-year-college eligibility. It has a
proven track record of bringing out the best in
students and in closing the achievement gap.
Students learn organizational and study skills,
work on critical thinking and asking probing
questions, get academic help from peers, and
participate in enrichment and motivational
activities that make college seem attainable.
AVID students become academically successful
leaders and role models for other students.
AVID is offered at Homes Middle School and
Coronado, Doherty and Wasson high schools.
Russell Middle School—328-5200
Charles M. Russell Middle School of the
Performing Arts offers a rigorous academic
program along with a rich arts-infused middle
school learning experience designed to create
and feed a lifelong passion for learning and the
arts. The Russell facility features a fully
equipped dance studio, Yamaha piano lab, art
studio,
and other top-notch exploratory
classrooms.
Performing
arts
students
participate in two full productions each school
year as well as numerous other performance
and
travel
opportunities.
Beginning,
intermediate, and advanced classes are offered
in voice, drama, dance, piano, band, orchestra,
concert orchestra, visual arts, and forensics.
Wasson School of Innovation—328-2000
Wasson High School is a magnet school
for the arts that allows students to specialize in
instrumental music, theater, visual arts, dance,
vocal music, or video arts, depending on their
individual talents and interests. Due to
Wasson’s innovative and flexible schedule,
students are able to devote significantly more
time to their chosen field than in any other high
school in the region. All students must audition
to participate in this program.
Career and Technical Education 520-2024
Career and Technical Education offers
students the opportunity to enrich their high
school experience with classes in the areas of
Business and Marketing, Industrial Technology,
and Family and Consumer Sciences. The
Alternative
Cooperative
Education
(ACE)
program is also offered through Career and
Technical Education. This program prepares
young adults to be occupationally effective,
socially
responsible,
and
functionally
independent.
Fine and Performing Arts-Based Focus
Schools
Bristol Elementary School—328-4000
Bristol Elementary School offers the
Suzuki Violin Program in their traditional
elementary school program. Students receive
free instruction in the Suzuki Violin method
from a Suzuki-certified instructor. Students are
provided with violins for in-school use.
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We have a program for your student.
CU Succeed Gold
Gifted and Talented Program
Coronado High School—328-3600
Coronado has entered into a unique
partnership with CU-Denver through a program
called CU Succeed Gold, which offers juniors
and seniors the opportunity to earn college
credit while still in high school. CU Succeed
Gold students are engaged in courses of the
same academic quality and rigor as those
taught at the University of Colorado at Denver
(UCD). Credits earned are regular UCD credits
recorded on an official transcript. Courses are
eligible for transfer to University of Colorado
campuses as well as to many other universities
and colleges.
District 11 offers comprehensive Gifted and
Talented (GT) services, K-12, at all district
schools. Fourth and fifth-grade gifted students have
the opportunity to participate in an advanced
academic magnet program entitled Student-Centered
Academic Lab (SAIL) at Fremont and Stratton
elementary schools. West Elementary School offers
a gifted magnet program, EAGLES, to its second
through fifth-grade students. A district charter
school, Academy for Advanced and Creative
Learning (AcademyACL) offers gifted curriculum for
grades K-8. At the middle school level, the SAIL
program is offered at Sabin and West. Gifted high
school students can choose to enroll in SAIL+ at
Mitchell High School, CU Gold at Coronado High
School, International Baccalaureate at Palmer High
School, and/or Advanced Placement courses offered
at all high schools.
Digital School
Digital School —328-3000
The Digital School is a credit recovery
program designed for District 11 students age
16-20. (Expelled students are not eligible for
registration.) The curriculum is computer-based
and aligned with state standards. Credit for the
courses completed through the Digital School is
transferred back to the student’s home school.
Gateway to Technology
and Project Lead the Way
Gateway to Technology is a projectbased, cutting-edge curriculum that is divided
into four units: Design and Modeling, The Magic
of Electrons, The Science of Technology, and
Automation and Robotics. Designed for all
students, the units address national standards
in math, science, and technology. One of the
goals of this program is to increase interest in
and awareness of technology and related
careers.
Project
Lead
the Way
and
the
Engineering Careers Pathway program form a
four-year sequence of courses which, when
combined with traditional mathematics and
science courses in high school, introduces
students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of
engineering prior to their entering a community
college or university. These programs are
offered at Holmes, North, and West middle
schools and Coronado, Doherty, and Mitchell
high schools.
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Public Montessori Program
Buena Vista Elementary School—328-4100
Buena Vista houses the only public
Montessori program in the Pikes Peak region.
Students learn in multi-age classrooms and
grow with the same teacher for three years.
Primary Montessori serves three– to five-yearold students, Lower Elementary Montessori
serves six– to nine-year-old students, and
Upper Elementary Montessori serves nine– to
twelve-year-old students.
Special Education—520-2148
District
11’s
well-trained
and
experienced Special Education educators and
facilitators work to provide sound academic
opportunities that facilitate our students’
physical, emotional, social, and vocational
potential at each of our buildings. It is our task
to provide demanding programs appropriate for
students of all levels of ability.
Tech Lab 2000
Jenkins Middle School—328-5300
Jenkins Middle School offers a strong
technology focus through Tech Lab 2000, an
integrated system of high tech furnishings,
equipment,
instructional
materials,
and
software. Students learn about electronics, 3-D
Home Architect, Legos, Strength Challenger
and Pneumatics, satellite and laser technology,
rocketry,
aerodynamics,
Computer
Aided
Design (CAD), and robotics, all of which
support higher level thinking and standards.
Alternative Schools and Programs
Achieve K-12
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3012
d11.org/achievek12
Achieve K12 is District 11's online school, offering standards-based curriculum in all subject areas
aligned with the district's pacing guides, along with special classes: art, music, and physical education.
Students are enrolled throughout the entire state of Colorado.
Achieve K12 is committed to academic excellence and rigor. The majority of the students’ work is done
online in a comprehensive curriculum that covers kindergarten through 12th grade. Fully accredited and
devoted District 11 teachers head every class and are available via phone, email, and Webchat to maintain
constant contact with students and parents. Achieve K12 is housed at the Irving Educational Center, where an
optional tutoring center is offered for students who wish to work directly with their teachers. Achieve K12 offers
students, who may have encountered obstacles in a ‘brick-and-mortar’ setting, the opportunity to become
successful and confident in an online setting.
Feel free to visit us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/AchieveK12Media.
Adult and Family Education
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3000
www.d11.org/dio/adult%5ffamily
Adult and Family Education provides instruction to adults and families in the El Paso County area in
Adult Basic Skills, GED Preparation, English as a Second Language, and Family Literacy. Both day and
evening classes are offered. Students must be 17 years of age to participate in programming.
Family Literacy
Family Literacy is based on the premise that parents are their children’s first and most important
teachers. Parents are empowered to achieve their own skills in programs created just for them. Parents and
children learn together, strengthening their bonds and creating a family that treasures education.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language provides academic, cultural, and life skills instruction to individuals who
have come to the United States from all over the world. In class, students practice listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and grammar skills.
GED Preparation and Adult Basic Education
GED Preparation/Adult Basic Education classes provide instruction for adults who want to earn their
high school equivalency diplomas by passing the GED exam. Students strengthen their skills in reading,
writing, math, social studies, and science.
For further information about programming, please call 719-328-3000.
The Bijou School
2904 W. Kiowa St. 80904
719-328-7900
www.d11.org/bijou
The Bijou School is an alternative high school (grades 9-12) specifically designed for students whose
learning is enhanced by non-traditional methods and settings. Bijou offers a primarily self-paced, rigorous
learning environment, which allows students to work at a pace that allows them be successful (grades 11 &
12). Younger students (grades 9 & 10) may be enrolled in courses with more of a traditional instructional
approach and structure.
Teachers and staff work with students to achieve necessary academic, social, and workplace competencies, using a variety of instructional and relational strategies and programs. Small classes allow staff and
students to share a unique connection that is enhanced by the school’s relaxed, safe environment. Scheduling
flexibility allows students to continue their education and work when that is a necessity in their lives.
Students are accepted from all districts on a continuing basis. Bijou is the school of choice for students
of all ability levels who may be dissatisfied with their current educational situation or who simply desire a more
personalized way of learning.
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Wasson High School
2115 Afton Way 80909
719-328-2000
www.d11.org/wasson
At Wasson our mission is to provide bold, innovative, and inspirational instruction. As an innovation
school, we strive to provide an enriched educational experience that helps students to soar to new heights in
their attainment of knowledge.
Wasson seeks to provide all students with a rigorous learning environment that is relevant to the world
of tomorrow. The Freshmen Academy will provide
incoming students with an opportunity to access a
general education curriculum while exploring potential
experiences in the arts, law/leadership, and science and
math academies.
Once admitted to one of the upper academies in
the arts, law/leadership, or science and math, students
will find themselves exposed to a curriculum geared toward acceleration, by working with members of the
community, service learning, and post secondary
pursuits. All of this while learning a greater appreciation
for the environment that we live in through our “green
instructional model.”
All curricular options at Wasson are aligned to
the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
system of instruction, which is based on the premise that
all students can succeed when provided with
appropriate academic and social support and
encouraged to seek enrichment opportunities.
With a renewed focus and emphasis on
Wasson’s rich tradition in football, basketball, track, and other co-curricular activities, students will have an
added avenue in which to display their knowledge and talent.
Simply stated, Wasson’s goal is to become Colorado Springs’ choice for academic performance, high
student achievement, and athletics. WE ARE WASSON!
Athletics
2020 Glenn Summer Rd. 80909
719-520-2690
www.d11.org/athletics
Athletic programs throughout
School District 11’s middle and
high schools promote an active
and healthy lifestyle through
individual and team goal setting,
leadership, sportsmanship, and
other valuable skills. District 11
offers a wide variety of activities at
the middle and high school levels. Each school
athletic program is guided and supported by the
District Athletics Department.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Interscholastic program
Season
Sport
Fall:
girls’ track, wrestling, football
Winter:
boys’ and girls’ basketball
Spring:
boys’ track and volleyball
Fees: Full fee—$50; reduced
lunch—$33; free lunch—$17.
There is a family maximum of
$200 for children at the same
school. No student is denied participation if the
fee creates a financial burden.
Club Program
In the spring, we offer club volleyball to
boys and girls who do not participate on the
interscholastic team. The
interscholastic and club
programs compete against
other District 11 schools,
although the teams have
optional games that may
be scheduled with out-of-district teams.
Intramural Program
Each middle school conducts an
intramural program that is free to the student
population. Each school site determines the
program activities, based upon student interest
and sponsor availability.
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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
District 11 high schools have a rich
tradition of outstanding athletic
programs. The high school
athletic program serves District
11’s five traditional schools, as
well as students from all over
Colorado Springs whose home
schools do not offer their sport
of interest. The high school
athletic program is made up of
23 sports, including cheerleading. The District
holds approximately 3,000 competitions yearly.
Fees: Full fee—$82; reduced lunch—
$55; free lunch—$27. There is a family
maximum fee of $250 for children at the same
school (excluding lacrosse, hockey, or golf). No
student is denied participation if the fee creates
a financial burden.
District 11 high schools participate in the
class 4A/5A Colorado Springs Metro League for
all sports, except football. In football, Doherty
and Palmer are in the competitive class 5A
Colorado Springs Metro League Conference.
Coronado, Mitchell, and Wasson are in the
class 3A Foothills and Plains Conference with
schools from Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Career and Technical Education
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2024
www.d11.org/instruction/cte
Career and Technical Education offers
students the opportunity to enrich their high
school experience with pathways in the areas
of
business
and
marketing,
industrial
technology, pre-engineering, teacher cadet,
ProStart (culinary), biomedical sciences, food
science nutrition, construction trades, interior
design, Cisco, and automotive technology.
Students are taught by educators who are
certified to instruct in the subject area in which
they are teaching and who have worked in the
field.
The Alternative Cooperative Education
(ACE) program is also offered through Career
and Technical Education. This program
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prepares young adults to be occupationally
effective, socially responsible, and functionally
independent.
In addition to teaching students specific
occupational skills, our programs provide
access to a real work environment, where they
can apply those skills. Career and Technical
Education programs offer on-the-job training,
job-shadow internships, and field trips to the
workplace in an effort to provide students with
real world experiences. Each program is
articulated with a local college or university,
which allows them to receive college credit
while still in high school. It is possible for a
student to earn an occupational certification by
the time he or she graduates from high school.
Upon graduation, these programs qualify
students for entry-level positions and prepare
students for post-secondary education, should
they choose that path.
All Career and Technical Educational
programs work together with the traditional
academic
programs
to
reach
student
achievement goals. All classes hold students to
high academic standards, including honors
courses that challenge students to perform at
the highest levels.
In the summer of 2008 and 2009, Project
Lead the Way (PLTW) for pre-engineering
students, a Career and Technical Education
program,
was
awarded
the
Education
Foundation of the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME) grant in the amount of $1,500
to sponsor one of two National Summer
Aerospace Institutes. This summer program
was held at Mitchell High School in School
District 11.
Early Childhood Office
719-328-3111
www.d11.org/studentservices/earlychildhood
The Early Childhood Office coordinates
programs and services for children birth to age
six. These include an infant-toddler center for
teen parents, child find assessments, District
11 preschool, coordination of programs with
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Community Partnership for Child Development,
and community preschool contracts.
Due to limited funding, preschool is
available only to District 11 residents
who qualify for the program. Parents
apply for the preschool through the
Early Childhood Office. Parents fill
out an intake packet for their child,
and office staff determine eligibility.
There
are
currently
preschools in 30 District 11
elementary buildings. These are
operated through a partnership
between District 11 and Community
Partnership for Child Development.
We also offer preschool through
nine contracted child care sites.
The Tesla Early Learning Center
operates for children birth to age three, to help
ensure teen parents can complete their high
school education by providing high quality care
to infants and toddlers.
The programs offer developmentally
appropriate curriculum, which includes handson activities designed to foster growth in all
areas of development.
High Schools
Mitchell High School
1205 Potter Dr. 80909
719-328-6600
www.d11.org/mitchell
Mitchell High School provides many educational opportunities for all students, from our Honors
Endorsement Program and SAIL+ to a variety of Career and Technical Education programs. Mitchell offers
courses in a certified automotive technology program, construction technology, Project Lead the Way
pre-engineering, Cisco networking, Smart Homes, business education, and consumer and family sciences.
Incoming freshmen can count on our staff to help them make a successful transition from middle school to high
school. Every freshman is part of Mitchell’s Millennium Academy. Millennium Academy classes focus on
building a strong foundation of academic skills in literacy, science, and math. The Millennium Academy also
focuses on skills necessary for success in the 21st Century, including communication, teamwork, problem
solving, and use of technology as a learning tool.
Mitchell’s award-winning Air Force JROTC program is the largest in the state of Colorado. Students are
strongly encouraged to participate in the JROTC to develop skills necessary for success in high school and
beyond.
For students eager to accelerate their learning, Mitchell provides a Saturday Academy held on Saturday
mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. throughout the school year. Students may volunteer to attend Saturday
Academy, or teachers may invite students in need of extended learning time.
Gifted and Talented Services
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2464
www.d11.org/gt
School District 11 offers comprehensive
K-12 Gifted and Talented (GT) services at all
district schools. The services that we provide
are different at every school and for each
student we serve. Students have access to
dedicated and highly trained gifted resource
teachers (GRTs) as well as to special programs
and advanced courses that challenge them.
In District 11
elementary
schools, GRTs
work
with
identified GT
students within
and outside
Mitchell High School’s Award-Winning JROTC Honor Guard
Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada Ave. 80903
719-328-5000
ww.d11.org/palmer
With a rich history of more than 135 years, Palmer’s diverse student body creates a community respectful of differences. At least 600 students choose to permit to our school yearly because of its reputation of
students from a variety of backgrounds working toward academic excellence. According to a May 2009 issue of
Newsweek, Palmer is ranked among the top 1,500 high schools in the United States as a result of “efforts to
get students to excel and prepare them for college.” The rating is based on the number of AP and/or IB tests
taken by seniors.
Our commitment to academic achievement and rigorous standards is evidenced by an International
Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) and the IB Diploma Program, the only one of its kind in District
11. We are focused on continued improvement in standardized test scores for the entire student body!
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High Schools
Coronado High School
1590 W. Fillmore St. 80904
719-328-3600
www.d11.org/coronado
Coronado excels in all educational arenas,
offering strong early college education programs,
including honors and advanced placement courses,
as well as the CU Gold Program, which allows
students to earn concurrent high school and college
credit. Academic excellence is also reflected by
ACT test scores, state standardized tests, and the
numerous scholarships offered Coronado students
each year.
Coronado’s outstanding Career and Technical Education strands include the award-winning
engineering program ,Project Lead the Way, and Pro-Start for those interested in culinary fields. Website
Design, Video Production, and Computer Game Programming are popular business department offerings.
The outstanding orchestra, band, and choir programs are ranked among the best in the state and
nation, consistently winning numerous individual and group awards in state and national competitions.
Coronado athletes have won numerous district, regional, and state competitions in a variety of sports,
while maintaining impressive grade point averages. Coronado offers many clubs and organizations for
students, such as FIRST Robotics, Mock Trial, speech/debate, Future Business Leaders of America, and Pay
It Forward.
Coronado’s outstanding PTA, parents, and west-side neighbors reflect our strong community
partnership, by volunteering thousands of hours of service at Coronado annually.
Doherty High School
4515 Barnes Rd. 80917
719-328-6400
www.d11.org/doherty
At Doherty High School, we are committed to our shared mission and vision: “The mission of the
Doherty High School community is to empower every student to reach his/her academic, civic, and social
potential.” Our teachers are trained in brain-based teaching and learning, and our instructional methods are
based on the latest research on how the brain learns. We boast the highest percentage of students enrolled in
honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes of any high school in District 11. We also offer the
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program and the only nationally certified AVID program in
Colorado Springs.
Our very successful Link Crew transition program trains upperclassmen to mentor incoming ninth-grade
students. This program pairs an upperclassman and a freshman for the ninth-grade student’s entire first year of
high school. Our “Freshman
Academy” program is designed
to support incoming ninth-grade
students who may be at risk. We
offer a full array of math and
reading interventions for students
who need extra help and an
advisement program (Spartan
Connection) that ensures every
student has an adult advocate.
We are proud of our
consistent improvement in test
scores and our high rating by the
state on the School Accountability Report.
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the traditional classroom. Additionally, fourthand fifth-grade students have the opportunity to
participate in an academic magnet program
called
Student-Centered
Academic
Interdisciplinary Lab (SAIL) at Fremont and
Stratton elementary schools. West Elementary
School offers a gifted magnet program,
Exceptional
Academic
Gifted
Learning
Experience Site (EAGLES), to its third-, fourth-,
and fifth-grade students.
At the middle school level, in addition to
the services provided by GRTs, the SAIL
program is offered at Sabin and West Middle
School. At the high school level, students may
choose to enter SAIL+ and/or the Honors
Endorsement Program at Mitchell High School,
take Advanced Placement (AP) courses at all
five District 11 high schools, or attend the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
at Palmer High School.
How are students identified as Gifted and
Talented?
A student is identified for GT services
through a body of evidence that is created
based on the outcome of a combination of
assessment methods. The assessments used
to identify GT students are:
 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
 Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT)
 Kauffman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT)
 Test of Mathematical Abilities for Gifted
Students (TOMAGS)
 Teacher, parent, or student nomination
For more detailed information about the
assessment methods listed above, please visit
our website at www.d11.org/gt, or call the GT
office at 719-520-2464.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Midland International Elementary School—
719-328-4500
North Middle School—719-328-2400
Palmer High School—719-328-5000
District 11 is pleased to offer all three
strands of the IB program, presenting students
and parents with a full
K-12 continuum of IB
philosophy
and
interlocking academic
challenge. Each of the
three
strands
is
committed
to
educating “the whole
child,” placing equal
value on intellectual, personal, emotional, and
social growth, as well as encouraging the
development and love of at least one foreign
language, the arts, physical education, and the
core academics.
Midland International Elementary School
hosts the IB Primary Years Program (IBPYP)
and is proud to serve students in full-day
kindergarten through fifth grade. The schoolwide IBPYP curriculum incorporates a guided
inquiry approach to instruction, as well as
character development and action/service
components.
At the middle school level, the IB
Program resides at North Middle School.
Students are admitted to the IB Middle Years
Program (IBMYP) through an application
process. Students applying for the IBMYP are
not required to have past experience with IB or
to have participated in IBPYP. The IBMYP is a
sixth- through tenth-grade program. The IBMYP
continues into high school as students make
the transition from North Middle School to
Palmer High School.
Palmer High School hosts the final two
years of the IB Middle Years Program (grades 9
and 10) and the IB Diploma Program (grades
11 and 12). Freshmen and sophomores can
enter IB at Palmer by way of North Middle
School’s IBMYP, or may apply from any other
middle school or junior high. The IB Diploma
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Program
offers
comprehensive,
rigorous
curricula, concluding in exams that can lead to
24 or more semester hours of college credit.
The best preparation for the IB Diploma
Program is the IBMYP, but students who have
experienced
success
in
honors-level
coursework in ninth and tenth grade may also
be admitted. The IB Diploma Program is widely
recognized
by
college
counselors
and
university admissions officers as one of the
best college preparatory programs available.
Palmer IB Diploma students have been
admitted to some of the most prestigious
universities in the world, including Yale,
Stanford, and Oxford.
Response to Intervention
District 11 schools practice Response to
Intervention (RtI). RtI is a system for the
identification and remediation of learning gaps
in all students in reading,
writing, math, and behavior.
Most RtI models are based
on
the
premise
that
students should not have to
wait and fail in order to
receive needed services
and support. RtI provides a
mechanism
for
supporting
struggling
students in general education at all levels of
learning.
RtI functions on the three-leveled system:
Tier 1—Universal: research-based, high
quality general education in the classroom with
appropriate interventions needed.
Tier 2—Strategic: interventions with
small groups provided to students identified as
“at risk” because of academic and/or behavior
challenges (interventions in addition to the
universal instruction in Tier 1).
Tier 3—Intensive: interventions provided
to students with intensive/chronic academic
and/or behavior needs as determined by
ongoing progress monitoring (interventions in
addition to interventions in Tier 1 and Tier 2).
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The core principles of the program are:
 Effectively teach all children
 Intervene early; don’t wait for failure
 RtI is for academics and behavior
 Use data to make decisions
 Continuous monitoring of progress
 School-based, problem-solving team
guide program
Sabin Middle School
3605 N. Carefree Cir. 80917
719-328-7000
to
Special Education
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2148
www.d11.org/sped
School District 11 follows an inclusive
model for Special Education students that is
consistent with Colorado Department of
Education regulations and Board of Education
policy. Special Education teachers and staff
work together to determine where students
need support and place them based on
individual needs. We believe in including
Special
Education
students
in
regular
classrooms as much as possible and pulling
them out only when necessary. Some students
receive assistance through Response to
Intervention, which provides interventions in
varying levels using a tiered model.
At each of our buildings, our well-trained
and experienced educators and facilitators work
to provide sound academic opportunities that
facilitate our students’ physical, emotional,
social, and vocational potential. It is our task to
provide demanding programs appropriate for
students of all levels of ability.
In District 11, the Special Education
Department is proud to provide services to
students faced with challenges such as:
 Autism
 Emotional disability
 English language learners with exceptional
needs
 Hearing impairment
 Students with limited intellectual ability
 Multiple disability
 Multiple disability with severe sensory
impairment
www.d11.org/sabin
Sabin Middle School’s mission is to ensure that every student is learning. In order to accomplish that
mission, we offer a wide range of educational services. The Student-Centered Academic Interdisciplinary
Learning Lab (SAIL) program is designed to challenge the minds of gifted and talented students;
interventionists in reading and math help students to acquire the skills they will need to be successful in high
school and beyond. Because middle school is a time for students to discover their own interests, we offer a
wide range of exploratory classes, including band, orchestra, choir, physical education, foreign language,
consumer awareness, Project Lead the Way, art, computer literacy, and forensics. All students also receive
reading instruction at their educational level in classes designed to meet their specific needs.
Sabin students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including
working with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, creating projects for the regional science fair, building bridges
and boats for MESA competitions, and challenging themselves in the geography bee and the Knowledge
Master Open. Both intramural and competitive sports are also offered. Sabin Saints lead the pack
academically, athletically, and in activities!
Swigert Aerospace Academy
4220 E. Pikes Peak Ave. 80909
719-328-6900
www.d11.org/swigert
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (JSAA) is proud to be partnering with the Space Foundation. This
partnership allows students frequent visits to the on-site Space Foundation Discovery Institute. We offer an
engaging, relevant curriculum, focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The curriculum is
project-based and interdisciplinary and includes cutting-edge technology tools that bring out students'
creativity. Students receive laptops to enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Students and
parents are encouraged to use our cyber café to provide additional learning opportunities.
We offer a variety of exploratory classes and extra-curricular activities, to enhance the learning
experience. Students are enrolled in the four core subjects and also have the option to take electives in art,
orchestra, band, choir, physical education, and Gateway to Technology. Students see connections between
hands-on projects and academic subjects, such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
At JSAA, we allow our students the opportunity to participate in an engaging aerospace-related
curriculum that allows their imagination to take flight and empower them to reach their goals. We are proud of
our partnerships with the community, and we will reach new heights with innovative instructional techniques
that will help make your child successful in their future.
West Middle School
1920 W. Pikes Peak Ave. 80904
719-328-3900
www.d11.org/west
At West Middle School, we are focused on continued improvement in all areas. We are proud of our
strong traditions and equally as excited that we continue to reach new heights with innovative instructional
techniques, materials, and technologies that enable our staff to better serve the educational needs of all our
students. Our unique core academic programs and hands-on learning opportunities provide a challenging, firstrate learning environment that features a number of exploratory classes and extracurricular activities, such as
band, orchestra, drama, performing arts, as well as a number of intramural activity and athletic opportunities.
Our keynote gifted program, SAIL (Student Academic Interdisciplinary Learning lab), continues to draw
interest and rave reviews from around the District. We implement the Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)
system at West. Along with the West Middle School Pride card, a firm foundation is formed, focused on
maximizing learning opportunities in the classroom setting. Please come by to visit and take a tour! We’d love
to have you.
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Middle Schools
Programs (Continued)
North Middle School
612 E. Yampa St. 80903
719-328-2400
www.d11.org/north
North Middle School offers a whole-school
International
Baccalaureate
Middle
Years
Programme (IBMYP), with the option of an honors
component. IBMYP is the ultimate in educational
programs for sixth through tenth grade students and
spans the two campuses of North Middle School and
Palmer High School. IBMYP provides a strong
academic curriculum, including a modern world
language, taught through an approach that stresses
the application of knowledge.
North also offers AVID (Advancement Via
Individual Determination). The AVID program is
designed for students who have the goal of
attending college, but who need additional support. AVID
continues at Wasson and Doherty High Schools. AVID students are also enrolled in IBMYP.
To round out our students’ experience, we offer choir, band, orchestra, guitar, foreign language, art,
drama, PE, and technology, as well as Language! and READ-180 reading tutorials. We also have clubs,
activities, intramurals, and interscholastic athletics. Our students participate in many local, state, and national
academic events and competitions, and compete in individual and group music events.
Russell Middle School
3825 E. Montebello Dr. 80918
719-328-5200
www.d11.org/russell
Charles M. Russell Middle School offers a rigorous academic
program, along with a rich arts-infused middle school learning
experience designed to create and feed a lifelong passion for learning
and the arts. The Russell facility features a fully equipped dance studio,
Yamaha piano lab, art studio, and other top-notch exploratory classrooms. Performing arts students participate in two full productions each
school year, as well as numerous other performance and travel
opportunities. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes are
offered in voice, drama, dance, piano, band, orchestra, visual arts, and
forensics.
Russell Middle School is a National School of Character,
Colorado School of Character, and a Trailblazer School to Watch.
Program offerings feature rigorous academics with advanced classes in
all core areas, as well as top-quality clubs, activities, and athletics,
including superior performing arts and science education for all our
students. Because there is ample evidence that exploration into the arts
and sciences promotes the attitudes, characteristics, and intellectual
skills required to participate effectively in tomorrow’s society, we have
expanded our programs to include a rich arts and science curriculum
that is the only one of its kind in the Pikes Peak region. This deep
exploration curriculum includes choir, band, orchestra, piano, visual
arts, dance, forensics, and the pre-engineering program, Gateway to
Technology. We seek to enter learning experiences through both
“doorways” of understanding, from the artistic and the scientific perspective, and in doing so, we hope to
capture our learning at deeper and richer levels of understanding, better equipping our students for tomorrow’s
changing world.
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Orthopedic impairment
Other health impairment
Specific learning disability
Speech and language impairment
Traumatic brain injury
Visual impairment
Title VII Native American Indian Program
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2364
The focus of the Title VII Native
American Indian Program is to help all Native
American students succeed in mathematics and
reading. All the students will have the
opportunity to learn in small groups and receive
individual tutoring to provide the foundations
needed to graduate from high school and
advance to post-secondary opportunities.
A portion of the program is dedicated to
cultural lessons. Learning about all Native
American Indian nations and regions will teach
the students respect
for each culture. A
liaison will come to
schools in which the
programs are located,
Hunt Elementary, Rudy
Elementary, and North
Middle School, to provide information about a
tribe and work on projects. Learning in all
areas, such as music, books, movies, and
dancing, will enhance students’ awareness.
Demonstrations and guest speakers will give
the students a chance for visual experience and
learning. Storytellers will tell creation stories;
keeping everyone’s traditional values is
important.
The Parent Advisory Council supports
the Title VII Program. Parents are the best
partners we have. We have many activities,
programs, and events in which parents will be
able to participate. The Parent Advisory Council
is committed to supporting all the students,
families, and staff with care and respect.
Forming committees will allow families to come
together and help build communication among
the Native American Indian community.
Volunteer Services
711 E. San Rafael 80903
719-520-2202
www.d11.org/volunteers
It takes a network of educators to help
students reach their greatest potential in school
and in life. By utilizing the resources in our
community,
School
District
11
is
strengthening student
learning,
improving
student achievement,
and
offering
distinctive
services
that not only provide
students with unique
perspectives
that
supplement
classroom
learning, but also provide the tools and
guidance they need to plan for their futures.
Who are our partners in education?
You are. As a member of the Colorado
Springs community, you have a stake in the
education of District 11 students, but you can
be more than just a stakeholder; you can be a
partner.
School District 11’s Volunteer Services
places
volunteers
in
various
capacities
throughout the District. You can:
 Volunteer in a school,
 Help with vision and hearing screenings,
 Mentor a student,
 Enrich classroom learning by sharing your
expertise with students,
 Participate in the GrandFriends program,
 Become a corporate or community partner in
education.
The contributions you can make to
District 11 are limitless. If you have an idea of
how you, your business, or your organization
can positively impact student achievement in
our district, we’d like to hear about it. It is our
goal to utilize the knowledge and expertise that
we know exists in our community to positively
impact our students.
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Middle Schools
Elementary Schools
Jenkins Middle School
Audubon Elementary School
2400 East Van Buren Street 80909
719-328-2600
6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. 80923
719-328-5300
www.d11.org/audubon
Audubon is a small school nestled in an established neighborhood adjacent to a community park. We
are proud to host a district preschool and an on-site daycare program for before and after-school care. Our
staff is focused on maximizing student achievement for all students and committed to providing a safe learning
environment. All our teachers practice Continuous Quality Improvement strategies, frequently monitoring
students’ progress toward expected grade-level learning objectives and using formative assessment data to
guide their instructional practices. At-risk students benefit from additional small-group instruction from our fulltime tutor and computer-aided instructional programs. School-wide behavior expectations provide consistency
across the grade levels, and students’ demonstrations of great effort and character are recognized and
rewarded frequently throughout the school year. Our students enjoy standards-based art instruction, gaining an
appreciation and understanding of cultures and history that have been preserved and communicated through
art. This multi-sensory art experience helps broaden and enrich classroom instruction by meeting the needs of
visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners.
We host numerous after-school enrichment programs, such as science club, chess, beginning Spanish,
Battle of the Books, intramural sports, and student council.
ww.d11.org/jenkins
Jenkins Middle School provides a strong academic program. Our rigorous academic program is
delivered by an exemplary staff committed to educating today’s youth. At Jenkins, we foster a safe school
climate that provides for a healthy, satisfying,
productive environment in which students can work
and learn. Our staff believes in the difference they
make in their students' achievement. Our continuum
of academic services is designed to meet the needs
of any and all students, based upon assessment
results.
Jenkins offers accelerated and double
accelerated math classes, as well as advanced
science and language arts. There is also a multitude
of intervention classes to address the needs of all
students. We have a strong exploratory/elective
program with extensive offerings that support
academic standards, including excellence in
performing groups, published artists, digital classes
and lab, foreign language, and a true program for
gifted and talented and high-performing students.
Our state-of-the-art facility includes nine science labs, separate academic wings for each grade level, an
abundance of technology capabilities, and an outstanding gymnasium that supports champion athletic
programs.
Bates Elementary School
702 Cragmor Road 80907
719-328-5400
www.d11.org/bates
Welcome to Katharine Lee Bates Elementary. Nestled in the crags of an established neighborhood,
with a university to our north, the Rocky Mountains to our west, and an awesome view of Pikes Peak from our
front yard, Bates Elementary is the consummate neighborhood school. Parents and grandparents have rallied
around their little neighborhood school with love and support for three generations.
Opened in 1957, this school is named for the author of America the Beautiful. A writer, scholar and
English professor, Katharine Lee Bates would be proud of the traditions laid down at this school throughout the
generations of children who have passed through our hallowed halls.
With the dawn of a new century, our staff, students, and parents share a collective vision of making
Bates a world class school. To this end, we draw on all community resources, university research, our own
best practices, and a safe, caring environment to move our students toward personal and academic
excellence.
Bristol Elementary School
890 North Walnut Street 80905
719-328-4000
www.d11.org/bristol
Bristol is an arts focus school with a strong emphasis in
academics. We are located on the Westside of Colorado Springs near
downtown. All kindergarten-third grade students receive weekly Suzuki
violin instruction from a professional instructor. Also, all Bristol students
enjoy weekly classes in visual arts: painting, drawing, print making,
ceramics, and pottery; music: vocal and instrumental music,
performances, music theory, and Honor Choir; dance/movement:
dancing and fundamentals of movement and rhythm incorporated into
physical education instruction.
In 2010, the Honor Choir performed in concert with the country
music duo the Judds. Bristol’s strong focus on academics has helped it
receive a “performance” ranking on the School Performance
Framework. From 2006 – 2011, Bristol was in rare company to make
state test growth five out of six years.
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Mann Middle School
1001 E. Van Buren St. 80907
719-328-2300
www.d11.org/mann
Mann is committed to providing the highest quality instruction in a student-centered environment
serving the particular needs of the adolescent learner. Our staff shares a common goal of helping students
realize their potential in classrooms where academic rigor is achieved through a variety of engaging delivery
methods. We offer challenging curriculum to students of all ability levels, as well as advanced classes in
most subject areas, and a full-time G/T teacher.
We provide a balanced program of academics, arts, and athletics. Coursework
is tailored to challenge students to achieve their personal best. We offer a variety of
exploratory choices, including instrumental and vocal music, orchestra, art, Spanish,
PE, computers, and fitness. Our athletic teams compete successfully with other
schools and enjoy a high rate of participation.
We encourage good citizenship and
independent thinking. Our partnership with
Colorado
College
affords
students
opportunities for service learning, tutoring,
and such innovative programs as CREATE
and Girls Day in the Lab.
As a community-based school, we
believe that children are best served by a
joint commitment between parents and
educators.
We
encourage
parent
involvement in the educational process
through interaction with teachers, membership in our
PTSA, and participation in our award-winning volunteer program.
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Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
Galileo School of Math and Science
Buena Vista Elementary School
1600 N. Union Blvd. 80909
719-328-2200
924 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 80905
719-328-4100
www.d11.org/galileo
Students at Galileo School of Math and Science are involved with hands-on, quarterly projects that
incorporate all content areas with real-world experiences. Scholars also have multiple experiences using 21st
Century technology, real-world problem solving, and being critical thinkers.
Galileo students are in the math and science magnet. Students are
given an opportunity to be involved at different levels of classes, depending
on their academic level at the time. Classes include advanced and double
accelerated math, advanced language arts, and interventions for reading
and math, if needed.
Students are involved in “Encore” classes, which include art,
music enrichment, PE, Encore Computers (website design and animation), and Encore science (Gateway to Technology, rockets, electricity,
need for speed, marine biology, and engineering). Students participate in
the four main core classes (math, science, language arts, and social
studies) and have two choices for Encore classes.
Students are in a safe environment that focuses on student
achievement, college education, and career planning. When students
leave Galileo, they will be academically prepared, culturally competent
team members, problem solvers, technology users, and effective
communicators.
www.d11.org/buenavista
Buena Vista Elementary is a public Montessori school located on the west side of Colorado Springs,
just minutes from downtown. We currently serve children from age three through sixth grade. Our multi-age,
integrated curriculum includes individual, team, and whole group instruction designed for the growth of the
whole child. Teachers guide children to master skills and concepts by introducing hands-on manipulative
learning materials that are designed to isolate and teach one concept or skill and allows for self-correction.
Students are independent, but also learn to work as a team and learn from each other. We also believe that the
self-motivation and strong academic skills that lead to future success are fostered in these early years.
Independence and self-discipline are cultivated through respect, freedom, and responsibility. Our
classrooms are staffed by Colorado-licensed and Montessori-certified teachers and utilize unique Montessori
teaching materials. Students have access to 21st Century learning tools in addition to Montessori materials,
including four mobile laptop labs that include 8-10 Macintosh or Dell laptops. Additionally, digital cameras and
video cameras, printers, iPod Touches, and document cameras are used throughout the school. Buena Vista is
a school where we strive to make learning a joyful experience in a supportive environment..
Holmes Middle School
2455 Mesa Rd. 80904
719-328-3800
www.d11.org/holmes
Holmes Middle School, 2006 and 2009 Colorado Trailblazer School to Watch, 2006, 2007, and 2008
John Irwin School of Excellence, and one of ten model middle grade programs for 2008 (International Center
for Leadership in Education), is recognized for our academic excellence and our focus on meeting the needs of
all students. The implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) has greatly contributed to sustained and
significant academic growth, making Holmes the highest academically performing middle school in District 11.
Many opportunities exist for students to access a variety of curricula. The Pre-Advanced Placement
(Pre-AP) program challenges students to expand their knowledge and skills. Other programs include
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Gateway to Technology, and double accelerated math. Our
extensive and outstanding exploratory program offers students opportunities for showcasing talents in fine and
practical arts and produces award-winning music programs in the performing arts.
Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) and the Second Step program promote a safe and secure learning
environment and provide appropriate behavioral
interventions that support student success. Our highly
distinguished Renaissance Program acknowledges
and celebrates student and staff accomplishments
and motivates all students to strive for excellence with
a renewed commitment to their educational success.
Overall, the culture and climate at Holmes Middle
School encourages academic and social-emotional
success of all students.
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Carver Elementary School
4740 Artistic Circle 80917
719-328-7100
www.d11.org/carver
Carver Elementary is a neighborhood school located in northeastern Colorado Springs. At Carver, we
believe that the needs of all students are everyone's responsibility. Carver has an accountable, hardworking
staff that cares about its students. The warm and friendly atmosphere is apparent when you walk in the door.
Our staff shares a collaborative approach to decision making, which is evident by our professional
learning communities, RtI problem-solving team, and our leadership team’s dedication to meet all students’
needs. We foster a safe learning environment with consistent behavioral expectations for all students, through
the use of a school-wide behavior model called Time to Teach and the Positive Behavior Support system. We
have an on-site daycare program and offer a variety of before and after school clubs. We have a full-time ELL
program, meeting the needs of our growing second language learner population. In addition, Carver is a Title
school that focuses on providing a quality intervention program that addresses the needs of our Tier 2
students. At Carver, we are dedicated to helping our students achieve their highest level of success in a
diverse environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, a positive attitude, hard work, and safety.
Chipeta Elementary School
2340 Ramsgate Ter. 80919
719-328-5500
www.d11.org/chipeta
Chipeta Elementary School was designated a National Blue Ribbon School in September 2009. This
award honors public and private schools that are academically superior, or have made dramatic gains in
student achievement and helped close gaps in achievement among minority and disadvantaged students.
Since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has sought out schools where students attain and maintain high
academic goals. Using standards of excellence, as evidenced by student achievement measures and the
characteristics known from research to exemplify school quality, the Department celebrates schools.
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private schools based on one of two criteria:
1) Schools whose students, regardless of background, achieve in the top ten percent of their state on state
tests; and 2) Schools with at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that
demonstrate dramatic improvement of student performance to high levels on state tests or nationally-normed
tests. In addition, public schools must meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in reading and mathematics.
Chipeta has high expectations for academic achievement and has received the John Irwin Colorado
Excellence Award every year since 2002. Our wonderful children, top-notch staff, active PTA, and parent
volunteers all contribute to our successful school.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Columbia Elementary School
Twain Elementary School
835 E. St. Vrain St. 80903
719-328-2700
3402 E. San Miguel St. 80909
719-328-7700
www.d11.org/columbia
The Columbia community collaborates to ensure that learning takes place for all by being responsible,
setting high standards, and accepting no excuses. Our students will be contributing members of society who
are respectful, responsible, and capable life-long learners. To help our learners achieve, Columbia uses a
research-based reading program called Storytown, which addresses the five components of reading:
comprehension, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, fluency, and phonics. We also use Every Day Math as our
core math program. This series has a spiraling curriculum that continually reviews math skills and concepts.
Our academic curriculum is supplemented by music, physical education, art, and computer education
programs. Furthermore, we offer band, orchestra, and choir programs. Our enthusiastic and active Parent
Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) supports our teachers and our school by
sponsoring many activities throughout the year. Activities that have become a
tradition at Columbia include an ice cream social, chili supper, pizza nights, carnival,
and book fair. A building modification project was completed at Columbia for the
2007-08 school year, which resulted in new classrooms, a modern library and
adjoining computer lab, and central air-conditioning throughout the building.
www.d11.org/twain
Upon entering Mark Twain Elementary, you will discover a school that provides a safe and welcoming
environment focused on achievement of all students. Our students are a diverse group of learners, reflecting
the rich variety of backgrounds from which they come. Our dedicated, caring, and highly trained staff also
reflect that diversity, through a broad representation of ethnicity, gender, age, and experience. Our curriculum
is research based, and learning is structured to provide both large and small-group instruction time, to
address the different needs of students across all grade and ability levels. Through our Response to
Intervention model, we address student needs, both in academics and behavior, prescribing appropriate
interventions and support. We integrate the use of technology across the curriculum and have two computer
and laptop labs.
Twain has Head Start and D11 preschool programs, English Language Learner program, STAR Lab,
and Teacher Training Lab. We offer many school opportunities such as PE, music, computers, art, and band/
orchestra. Our after-school activities include Sports Challenge, garden club, choir, Student Council, Spanish
club, math club, Boy and Girl Scouts, and other various after-school activities sponsored by the PTA. We
invite you and your family to visit us!
Edison Elementary School
West Elementary School
3125 N. Hancock Ave. 80907
719-328-2800
www.d11.org/edison
Edison Elementary is a neighborhood school with traditional values. Our
highly trained, dedicated staff instructs students using the most current researchbased best practices. Edison was recognized with the Colorado Department of
Education Center of Excellence awards for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years,
indicating improving academic achievement. The success and safety of each child is our number one priority.
Our safe neighborhood puts parents at ease and many allow their children to walk to school. Each student
receives a daily 120-minute block of reading, 45 minutes of writers’ workshop, 90 minutes of math instruction,
45 minutes of specials (art, music, and PE), as well as social studies and science units instruction. Edison fully
implements Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies, to provide students with additional help in literacy and
math. Following the RtI model, we regularly assess students to monitor their progress and provide additional
direct instruction in areas of need. We provide in-school tutoring in reading, writing, and math, on a daily basis.
Edison Elementary has an open door policy; we welcome and encourage classroom volunteers. We invite you
to join us in being a part of the education of our students.
Freedom Elementary School
5280 Butterfield Dr. 80923
719-228-0800
www.d11.org/freedom
Freedom Elementary is a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity for four classrooms per grade level.
Heating and cooling are provided by geothermal technology, and there is abundant natural lighting throughout
the building. Advanced technology is utilized throughout the school, including “Smart Boards,” digital video
projectors, and document projectors in every classroom.
Parent involvement plays an important role at Freedom Elementary. The Building Accountability
Advisory Committee (BAAC), Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and numerous volunteers are always
welcome in the school and are encouraged to take part in daily activities.
In addition to the core instructional areas of reading, writing, math, social studies, and science, the
dedicated, enthusiastic staff at Freedom is committed to providing Spanish, art, vocal music, and PE on a
weekly basis. Instrumental music, strings, and band are available for fourth and fifth-grade students. Gifted and
talented resources are available for all identified third, fourth, and fifth-grade students.
Currently, four free full-day kindergarten classes are offered. On-site before and after-school child care
is provided by Creative Play’s Adventure Club.
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25 N. 20th St. 80904
719-328-4900
www.d11.org/west
West Elementary was established as a result of the 2009 School Consolidation decisions. It is a
blending of many west-side school communities, but mostly from Buena Vista, Whittier, and Washington
Elementary Schools. It is housed currently on the west side of West Middle School and is a preschool through
fifth grade comprehensive elementary school. It has a public preschool for three and four-year olds, free fullday kindergarten, and before and after-school daycare. The staff is highly trained in a variety of proven math
and reading interventions, including the Hill Center Methodology, and is home to the innovative Exceptional
Academic Gifted Learning Experience Site (EAGLES) gifted program. The school provides art, PE, and vocal
music for all children and instrumental music (band/orchestra/guitar) for all fourth and fifth-grade students.
“West Elementary School, where relationship, relevance, and rigor drives learning.”
Wilson Elementary School
1409 De Reamer Cir. 80915
719-328-7800
www.d11.org/wilson
Welcome to Wilson, a wonderful world for children! At Wilson, we are a true reflection of society with a
great blend of diverse backgrounds. Our academic
environment addresses individual student’s needs, while
reflecting high expectations. We have a highly-qualified
teaching staff in all classrooms, as well as in science,
physical education, English as a Second Language,
special education, literacy, tutoring, and technology. Our
curriculum is mapped and aligned, and our students’ data
drives our instructional decisions. We provide extracurricular activities in physical education, student
government, dance, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, drama, and
art, as well as a homework club. Our staff and programs
reflect our belief in the power of building relationships and
providing a myriad of choices to help our students
succeed. We’d like to invite you and your family to visit us
and see the magic we can create together.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Taylor Elementary School
Fremont Elementary School
900 E. Buena Ventura St. 80907
719-328-3500
5110 El Camino Dr. 80918
719-328-5600
www.d11.org/taylor
Taylor’s award-winning and experienced teachers and staff are committed to each student. We have
high expectations for our students, provide stability, and are proud of our well-known reputation for quality. We
service all children and are responsive to and respectful of their individual needs.
Our caring, supportive staff strives to meet the educational, emotional, and social development of each
student within our small school community. This friendly and welcoming atmosphere is evident to visitors the
moment they enter our building.
We have a proactive Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that supports student achievement. One of the
PTA’s valued contributions is the purchase of planners for each student, as a way to facilitate communication
between school and parents and to help students stay organized. Our parents volunteer countless hours to our
school community.
Our school is fortunate to have close ties with Colorado College and the University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs (UCCS). Partnership programs include individualized student tutoring, after-school art
programs, and science classes.
We offer innovative programs that enhance student achievement and growth. These programs include
Thinking Maps, math nights, Reading Counts, Creek Club, intramurals, chess club, Chocolate Art Show, and
parent education nights.
www.d11.org/fremont
John C. Fremont Elementary School is a wonderful place in which to grow and learn. Our creative,
caring staff provides a challenging curriculum within a child-friendly learning environment. Teachers and other
staff meet regularly in professional learning communities to align curriculum, to review student work and
achievement, and to collaboratively plan supporting and enriching instruction to meet all students’ needs.
Through our exemplary Response to Intervention (RtI) program, student progress is closely monitored and
specific interventions are designed to ensure student success. Our S.A.I.L. program offers a unique learning
experience for gifted and talented students from across the District. Students explore an enriched curriculum
through integrated projects and develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Our school motto,
Fremont Friends Show Respect, sets the tone for our Positive Behavioral Support program.
We offer a preschool for three and four-year olds, excellent art, music, and physical education
programs, and an afterschool day care facility operated by Junior Academy. Our active student council offers
leadership opportunities, while promoting a healthy school environment through community service, character
education, and school spirit. From sports challenge to choir to art club, opportunities for every interest abound!
Grant Elementary School
3215 Westwood Blvd. 80918
719-328-5700
www.d11.org/grant
Grant Elementary is one of 287 schools in the United States which the US Department of Education
named as a 2007 NCLB Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon designation is one of the most prestigious
education awards in the country and honors schools for helping students achieve at very high levels and
making significant progress in closing the achievement gap. Our high expectations and love for learning have
been influential in creating a steady trend of academic success. Together, our partnerships with parents and
the active Grant PTA, have contributed to a neighborhood atmosphere where families feel comfortable and
supported. All are welcome and encouraged to become part of the Grant
family.
Henry Elementary School
1310 Lehmberg Blvd. 80915
719-328-7200
Trailblazer Elementary School
2015 Wickes Rd. 80919
719-328-6300
www.d11.org/trailblazer
Trailblazer Elementary offers a unique learning environment for children from preschool through fifth
grade, utilizing 21st Century learning standards and technology. Daily, fifth grade students work on Netbooks,
while gaining skills in collaboration, critical thinking, information literacy, and creativity. All students use
computers to acquire and practice skills in all content areas.
Trailblazer’s highly-qualified staff is committed to providing our students a challenging curriculum within
a safe and welcoming learning environment. We skillfully incorporate differentiated instruction into our classrooms, meeting the diverse needs of all students. This commitment to excellence has earned Trailblazer
numerous awards over the past 14 years, including the John Irwin School of Excellence Award.
Our inclusive environment challenges and supports our students and allows for creativity and success
within the classroom, utilizing both gifted & talented and special education services.
Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is extensive and encourages parent involvement. Monthly family
events are common in bringing our school community together. Our proactive PTA supports student achievement through the purchase of 21st Century technology, which is utilized in the classroom.
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www.d11.org/henry
Henry Elementary’s highly qualified teachers represent a balance
of gender, ethnicity, and age. We are diverse in our interests and in the
contributions we make to our school. The entire staff is dedicated to
improving our students' achievement and to help them become lifelong
learners.
Our media center and computer lab is an open, flexible area
where teachers can incorporate state-of-the-art technology into their 21st
Century classroom. We offer a technology class as one of our specials.
Our students participate in a number of extracurricular activities,
including Sports Challenge, Battle of the Books, and Boys and Girls
Lunch Bunch.
Henry has an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Our
PTO raised money to purchase new playground equipment, a sound
system for field day, and they support the classroom with class parties and other activities.
We have set an attendance rate goal of 96%; we believe that the more time students spend in school,
the more they will grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Using the Parent Connect system, parents are
able to track student performance and attendance online.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Howbert Elementary School
Scott Elementary School
1023 N. 31st St. 80904
719-328-4200
6175 Whetstone Dr. 80923
719-328-6200
www.d11.org/howbert
Howbert Elementary School takes pride in being an excellent neighborhood school that is
able to create a learning environment that meets the educational and social needs of every child.
Our teachers know how to individualize instruction, as evidenced by our ever-increasing
academic results. As a west side school of excellence, Howbert strives to involve the community
in the daily operations, strategic planning, and future vision for our school. In addition to our
excellent instructional programs in the core academics, we offer art, music, and physical education instruction.
Students also benefit from after-school programs, such as tutoring, Chess Club, and sports. Howbert has been
able to offer students numerous extracurricular activities, due to parent sponsorship and support, including our
fifth grade annual Spring overnight educational experience in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Creating a strong working relationship with our feeder school system, Holmes Middle School and
Coronado High School, is a significant focus at Howbert. Holmes has a strong math and science program. We
work closely with Holmes to make transition to middle school smooth for our students. Coronado offers its
students the opportunity to earn college credit through CU-Denver, while still in high school.
www.d11.org/scott
We are pleased that you are becoming acquainted with our wonderful school. We encourage parent
involvement, with a goal of making everyone think of Scott as an extension of their family. Our PTA has been
recognized as a National PTA Parent Involvement School of Excellence. We are proud of our faculty of caring,
dedicated, master teachers who share the goal of maximizing student growth and academic accomplishments.
Scott’s library has earned designation as a “Colorado High Performance Power Library." Scott has
earned a rating of excellent from the Colorado Department of Education and received the John Irwin School of
Excellence Award as one of the top schools in the state. We have been recognized as a Colorado High
Performing School for continued academic growth over the last four years. However, the essential attribute that
distinguishes Scott from other schools is our strong sense of community. Any visitor to our school will note the
number of parent volunteers. You will see smiles on faces, notice the great
behavior of our students, and see a learning community at work. You will quickly
realize that you are in a special, child-centered place, for all are valued at Scott.
Hunt Elementary School
1720 N. Weber St. 80907
719-328-4700
917 E. Moreno Ave. 80903
719-328-2900
www.d11.org/hunt
In August of 2009, three schools came together as one. Students from Ivywild, Adams, and Hunt are
being educated in Helen Hunt Elementary School. Our community has grown, and we welcome parents,
grandparents, and community members to be a part of the Helen Hunt family.
Helen Hunt School is one of the many RtI/ PBS exemplar schools in the District. In August 2006, Hunt
was one of eight schools recognized by the Governor for accomplishments on the CSAP. We offer after school
programs, such as sport challenges and a child care program called Beyond the School Bell. We welcome new
students to our building daily.
Jackson Elementary School
4340 Edwinstowe Ave. 80907
719-328-5800
www.d11.org/jackson
Jackson is a small, neighborhood school where dedicated, highly-skilled teachers focus on high
academic achievement as one part of a balanced and challenging curriculum. This is a friendly and welcoming
environment, where we provide training in life skills that emphasize self-discipline, respect for others, and
respect for the world in which we live. Technology plays an active role in everyday instruction in all classrooms.. We have interventionists and tutors on site who provide daily instruction with students in need of
support or further enrichment. Jackson is also home to an outstanding art program taught by an award-winning
teacher. Several students have received awards at local art shows.
We have a year-round, on-site child care program and offer a variety of extracurricular activities, which
include after school tutoring, homework club, band and orchestra classes, chess, intramural sports, Battle of
the Books, and Student Council. Jackson has an active parent community that assists in the classrooms and
organizes dances, carnivals, and literacy nights, just to name a few.
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Steele Elementary School
www.d11.org/steele
Steele’s dedicated and highly-qualified staff is committed to providing all students varied experiences
that will prepare them academically, socially, and emotionally for the future. As a neighborhood school in a very
close-knit community, we are proud of the partnership we have with our parents. Volunteers are a huge
resource for our school! Our United Steele Workers (USW: a PTA group) and School Accountability Committee
(SAC) are just two of the ways to get involved. Through the generosity of USW, we have a Spanish program
for all K-5 students, playground swings and benches, new library equipment/books, an annual Art Focus Day,
carnival, and much more.
Our library is recognized by the state of Colorado as a Power Library, a statewide program that
recognizes the role school library staff and media programs play in promoting student achievement. The library
program at Steele focuses on developing skills so students meet content and technology standards.
Technology is woven into the curriculum and giving students a myriad of experiences using 21st Century tools.
Students have opportunities to participate in band, orchestra, vocal music, and choir. We also have
many clubs: Battle of the Books (fourth grade), Bugbusters, yearbook, Steele TV and Shakespeare (fifth
grade). Steele is a school where great things happen!
Stratton Elementary School
2460 Paseo Rd. 80907
719-328-3400
www.d11.org/stratton
Stratton is a school of over 330 students that celebrates our students and their families. Our Life Long
Guidelines and Life Skills are a part of everything that we do. Through modeling and reinforcing the behavior
expectations and having high academic expectations for all, our students have an opportunity to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Our dedicated staff is diligent in differentiating instruction so that all
students are challenged.
Stratton Elementary houses two District 11 programs. As part of our Gifted and Talented program, we
offer one of the Student-Centered Academic Interdisciplinary Learning Lab (SAIL) magnet programs for
qualifying fourth and fifth-grade students. Also, the preschool through fifth grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Program is an integral part of Stratton. At Stratton, we offer a rich education to every student, while challenging
them to do their personal best in every situation.
After-school enrichment activities include, but are not limited to, singing and drama, homework club,
sports opportunities, sign club, and art. We house an on-site day care for before- and after-school care. Please
stop by and get a tour of Stratton Elementary School.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Keller Elementary School
1921 E. Yampa St. 80909
719-328-3200
3730 E. Montebello Dr. 80918
719-328-5900
www.d11.org/queenpalmer
Queen Palmer Elementary is an excellent school of choice for your student(s). Along with high-quality,
grade-level instruction from caring, well-trained teachers, Queen Palmer provides students with extra support
through a variety of before/after-school tutoring opportunities, as well as more individualized instruction during
the day. We have interventionists and tutors who work closely with teachers to design instruction that will help
fill in any learning gaps that students may have. All Queen Palmer students have access to music and PE
daily, along with library and computers weekly. Students also receive character and anti-bullying education to
help them develop strategies that they will be able to use now and in the future. Students may participate in
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, art club, Landsharks Running Club, band/orchestra, or science club. If you are
considering Queen Palmer Elementary for your child’s education, stop by any time and ask for a tour. We
would love to meet you!
www.d11.org/keller
At Keller Elementary School, we believe in the basics. Since 1971, we have been teaching children the
fundamental skills they need to help them succeed throughout their educational career. The Keller staff works
with parents and the community to provide an educational program that emphasizes academic performance.
Art, music, and physical education programs supplement student performance and achievement, and are an
important part of our curriculum. Our strong performing arts program allows students to explore their interests
in musical instruments, choir, and drama. At a time when experts are concerned with our children’s health and
physical fitness, we provide an exemplary physical education program. Teachers and students use technology
as a tool for communication, information gathering, and learning. Our Gifted and Talented (GT) program
focuses on creativity, problem solving, and social skill development that challenge each student. Academic
differentiation takes place in every classroom, and there are opportunities for all students to interact with their
peers, including group learning settings that allow students to work together and work on special projects.
Parent and guardian involvement makes a difference in the lives of our students, and we embrace that through
Ticket for Time. This program allows busy parents/guardians and family members to take an active role in our
school, on their schedule.
Rogers Elementary School
110 S. Circle Dr. 80910
719-328-3300
www.d11.org/rogers
Will Rogers Elementary School is the place to be! In a climate of positive and respectful behavior, the
staff at Rogers is committed to working together with parents and the community to use data-driven,
differentiated instruction to provide an excellent educational experience, striving for all students to achieve
grade-level proficiency or above.
Our parents and staff work together in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and School
Accountability Committee (SAC) to make Rogers a caring, engaging, and a fun place to learn.
Our dedicated team of professional educators works collaboratively to make sure our kids have access
to high quality, standards-based instruction. We use the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process to
make sure our kids are getting the “right stuff” the “right way” – the way that suits their needs.
Rudy Elementary School
5370 Cracker Barrel Cir. 80917
719-328-7600
www.d11.org/rudy
Rudy Elementary prepares students for the 21st century
technology throughout their academic careers and in their future
employment. Demands of the 21st century require students to be
creative, innovative, and flexible learners. They will use technology for
communication and problem-solving. In response to the rapidly
changing world, we have developed a science and technology focus
designed to prepare students for the 21st Century.
The science focus provides: kindergarten through fifth grade science lab; science instruction delivered
by both classroom teachers and a science specialist; extracurricular science challenges K-5; and Science Fair
and other local, regional, and national science competitions.
The technology focus provides students who leave Rudy Elementary with the ability to successfully and
ethically access, use, and produce quality information, using print and non-print resources. Students have the
flexibility and problem-solving skills to transfer their knowledge to new products and technologies that are being
continually developed. Students have access to two computer labs: one for software products, another for
research. In addition, the students use, on a daily basis, interactive wireless tablets integrated with computers
and LCD projectors. Students demonstrate their knowledge and higher level thinking skills by completing
electronic projects using Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Windows
Movie Maker.
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King Elementary School
6110 Sapporo Dr. 80918
719-328-6000
www.d11.org/king
King Elementary has a proud tradition of academic excellence. We
believe in professionalism, continuous improvement, high student
achievement, and respect for all students. In September of 2010, King Elementary
was designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the U. S. Department of Education. This award honors
public and private schools that are academically superior, or have made dramatic gains in student achievement
and helped close gaps in achievement among minority and disadvantaged students. The entire King
community works together to provide support for students, including our very active School Accountability
Advisory Committee (SAC) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA). All students performing below grade level
in reading receive extra tutoring on a weekly basis, as well as additional assistance from the classroom teacher
and specialists. For those students who require enrichment and additional academic challenges, we offer a
Gifted and Talented program. King also offers many extracurricular activities, including art enrichment, choir,
various sports activities, student council, drama, Spanish club, band, and orchestra. It’s all about the kids! King
kids are number one!
Lincoln Elementary School
2727 N. Cascade Ave. 80907
719-328-4400
www.d11.org/lincoln
Lincoln provides focused, standards, and research-based instruction to meet the needs of every
student while maintaining high expectations for all. Small class sizes, with a “push-in” model of services,
enables us to target skills through student engagement and explicit instruction.
Students benefit from our diverse learning activities: art, choir, band, orchestra, piano, chime choir,
guitar, environmental science, Sports Challenge, Accelerated Reader, Student Council, field trips and more!
Our technology sets us apart. Students and staff use document cameras, laptops, computer labs with
wireless connectivity, Inter Write boards, and Mobi tablets. Engaged in 21st Century Learning every day
through problem-solving activities, student learning is enhanced with technology that supports various forms of
learning.
Our Positive Behavior Support System helps our students learn and use the matrix (Be Safe, Be
Responsible, and Be Respectful) to earn points towards individual recognition.
Lincoln values its many community partnerships and encourages parent engagement in their child’s
education. In conjunction with our Student Council, we hold food drives, maintain a clothing and school supply
closet, support Care and Share give-a-ways, and have a bilingual community liaison for further support of our
families needs.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Madison Elementary School
Midland International Elementary School
4120 Constitution Ave. 80909
719-328-7300
2110 W. Broadway St. 80904
719-328-4500
www.d11.org/madison
Madison Elementary consistently ranks high among D-11 elementaries, in TCAP testing. We boast a
staff of innovative teachers whose ideas and diverse interests benefit all students.
Madison has a strong literacy program that expands basic skills. Students master phonics skills and
comprehension, through a variety of differentiated reading curriculum programs, small group instruction, and
tutoring during and after school. Daily writing includes science and social studies in both journal and composition writing. Math is taught within each classroom, with differentiated, small-group instruction, based on student
skills and needs. Students at all grade levels are taught in our computer lab, classroom mini labs, and with our
mobile lab, which adds flexible computer time.
Madison students have the opportunity to participate in band and orchestra, vocal music, PE, visual
arts, and a large variety of after-school activities. Vocal music concerts are performed during the year. Each
fall, we have a track day for grade levels K-5.
Consistently, parent and community volunteers contribute 3500+ service hours each year. Our PTSA
hosts many family activities, as well as fundraising activities. Our School Accountability Committee (SAC),
composed of parents, community and staff, works to ensure children at Madison are safe and receive a high
quality education.
www.d11.org/midland
Midland International offers an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. This
prestigious program focuses on affecting hearts as well as minds, while addressing social, physical, emotional
and cultural needs, in addition to academics. Midland’s learning is driven by inquiry instruction and develops
the whole child through character education and service projects or action components.
At Midland, emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship,
to the end that IB students may become critical and compassionate thinkers, lifelong learners, and informed
participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together, while
respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life.
Midland currently has fewer than 200 students; with an average teacher/student ratio of 1:20 (K-5) and
provides differentiated instruction for all students from highly qualified and caring teachers. Midland offers a
variety of after-school activities, as well as before and after-school care through the Adventure Club.
Midland’s uniform policy will hold true to the District 11’s Board Policy regarding dress at school. We
have a child-centered staff, a supportive community, a beautiful location; we would love the opportunity to welcome you as new members of the Midland International Elementary School Community.
Martinez Elementary School
6460 Vickers Dr. 80918
719-328-6100
www.d11.org/martinez
Martinez Elementary is known for high academic achievement, community involvement, and powerful
relationships between students, teachers, and parents. Our curriculum is aligned with our state standards, and
educational strategies are research based. Differentiated instruction allows learning to take place with the
appropriate amount of rigor for all students. Our staff works diligently preparing our students to be successful
academically and understands the importance of building relationships. Students don’t care what you know
until they know you care! We model daily our Cooperative Code, the 4B’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be
Safe, and Be Fun to be Around!
Our active and involved Parent Teacher Association is a big part of why our school is successful. They
help us with fundraising efforts, special programs, such as our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dad’s program), and special
events, including “green day” and our outstanding art show. Our School Accountability Committee meets
monthly to monitor student achievement, track our school improvement progress, and advise the
administration. In addition, parents and community members volunteer in our classrooms and tutor our
students. We welcome our community volunteers each day as they help to increase the academic
achievement of all our students.
McAuliffe Elementary School
830 Hathaway Dr. 80915
719-228-0900
www.d11.org/mcauliffe
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School at Cimarron Hills officially welcomed students for the first time on
August 16, 2007. Our beautiful, new school features three to five classrooms per grade level (K-5), a Power
Library, advanced technology throughout the school, an amplification system for hearing impaired students,
and a 200-seat cafeteria. We offer full-day kindergarten classes and morning and afternoon preschool classes.
McAuliffe is a community of teachers, parents, and students who celebrate success in and out of school.
Students are recognized for academic achievements on a monthly basis. Our school newsletter publishes
student accomplishments, and students will receive awards recognizing effort and positive behavior. The staff
is determined to do our namesake proud! We teach reading and math using small group instruction, and we
emphasize our science curriculum. We set high expectations for our students’ achievement and behavior.
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Monroe Elementary School
15 S. Chelton Rd. 80910
719-328-7400
www.d11.org/monroe
Monroe Elementary serves a diverse student body. Instruction at every grade level is centered around
the needs of each student. As a TAP school (The System for Teacher and Students Advancement), teachers
will work on a variety of strategies to improve their instruction to aid in the growth of our students’ academic
needs. We also have a Gifted and Talented (GT) teacher who works with identified students once a week.
Besides English, many other languages are spoken by the English Language Learners (ELL) at our
school. To accommodate these multilingual students, we have four ELL teachers and one assistant. We also
have two special education teachers, four special education assistants, a full-time bilingual social worker, and a
full-time assistant principal who address the academic and behavioral needs of our students.
We have Open Court and Everyday Math as our reading and math programs. To provide interventions
for students in need of extra support in reading, we have two reading interventionists and a literacy coach. We
also have excellent art, music, PE, and science programs that center around educating the “whole child,” as
well as after-school clubs, including the Air Force Cadets Sports Program.
Penrose Elementary School
4285 S. Nonchalant Cir. 80917
719-328-7500
www.d11.org/penrose
Penrose Elementary is a wonderful school located in
northeast Colorado Springs. Our caring, highly trained staff offers
many opportunities to our diverse population. We offer before
and after-school activities, such as cross-country, drum club, and
video club. Before and after-school daycare is on-site. Students
are enriched daily through PE, music, and art. Our Power
Library offers a variety of books and computer software, and our
Library Technology instructor promotes 21st Century learning
throughout the school. We have reading intervention before
school, and reading and math tutoring during the day. Our staff is
always here for our students and loves our Penrose families.
Nestled in the heart of Village Seven, Penrose is one of the best
kept secrets in Colorado Springs!
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Madison Elementary School
Midland International Elementary School
4120 Constitution Ave. 80909
719-328-7300
2110 W. Broadway St. 80904
719-328-4500
www.d11.org/madison
Madison Elementary consistently ranks high among D-11 elementaries, in TCAP testing. We boast a
staff of innovative teachers whose ideas and diverse interests benefit all students.
Madison has a strong literacy program that expands basic skills. Students master phonics skills and
comprehension, through a variety of differentiated reading curriculum programs, small group instruction, and
tutoring during and after school. Daily writing includes science and social studies in both journal and composition writing. Math is taught within each classroom, with differentiated, small-group instruction, based on student
skills and needs. Students at all grade levels are taught in our computer lab, classroom mini labs, and with our
mobile lab, which adds flexible computer time.
Madison students have the opportunity to participate in band and orchestra, vocal music, PE, visual
arts, and a large variety of after-school activities. Vocal music concerts are performed during the year. Each
fall, we have a track day for grade levels K-5.
Consistently, parent and community volunteers contribute 3500+ service hours each year. Our PTSA
hosts many family activities, as well as fundraising activities. Our School Accountability Committee (SAC),
composed of parents, community and staff, works to ensure children at Madison are safe and receive a high
quality education.
www.d11.org/midland
Midland International offers an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. This
prestigious program focuses on affecting hearts as well as minds, while addressing social, physical, emotional
and cultural needs, in addition to academics. Midland’s learning is driven by inquiry instruction and develops
the whole child through character education and service projects or action components.
At Midland, emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship,
to the end that IB students may become critical and compassionate thinkers, lifelong learners, and informed
participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together, while
respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life.
Midland currently has fewer than 200 students; with an average teacher/student ratio of 1:20 (K-5) and
provides differentiated instruction for all students from highly qualified and caring teachers. Midland offers a
variety of after-school activities, as well as before and after-school care through the Adventure Club.
Midland’s uniform policy will hold true to the District 11’s Board Policy regarding dress at school. We
have a child-centered staff, a supportive community, a beautiful location; we would love the opportunity to welcome you as new members of the Midland International Elementary School Community.
Martinez Elementary School
6460 Vickers Dr. 80918
719-328-6100
www.d11.org/martinez
Martinez Elementary is known for high academic achievement, community involvement, and powerful
relationships between students, teachers, and parents. Our curriculum is aligned with our state standards, and
educational strategies are research based. Differentiated instruction allows learning to take place with the
appropriate amount of rigor for all students. Our staff works diligently preparing our students to be successful
academically and understands the importance of building relationships. Students don’t care what you know
until they know you care! We model daily our Cooperative Code, the 4B’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be
Safe, and Be Fun to be Around!
Our active and involved Parent Teacher Association is a big part of why our school is successful. They
help us with fundraising efforts, special programs, such as our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dad’s program), and special
events, including “green day” and our outstanding art show. Our School Accountability Committee meets
monthly to monitor student achievement, track our school improvement progress, and advise the
administration. In addition, parents and community members volunteer in our classrooms and tutor our
students. We welcome our community volunteers each day as they help to increase the academic
achievement of all our students.
McAuliffe Elementary School
830 Hathaway Dr. 80915
719-228-0900
www.d11.org/mcauliffe
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School at Cimarron Hills officially welcomed students for the first time on
August 16, 2007. Our beautiful, new school features three to five classrooms per grade level (K-5), a Power
Library, advanced technology throughout the school, an amplification system for hearing impaired students,
and a 200-seat cafeteria. We offer full-day kindergarten classes and morning and afternoon preschool classes.
McAuliffe is a community of teachers, parents, and students who celebrate success in and out of school.
Students are recognized for academic achievements on a monthly basis. Our school newsletter publishes
student accomplishments, and students will receive awards recognizing effort and positive behavior. The staff
is determined to do our namesake proud! We teach reading and math using small group instruction, and we
emphasize our science curriculum. We set high expectations for our students’ achievement and behavior.
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Monroe Elementary School
15 S. Chelton Rd. 80910
719-328-7400
www.d11.org/monroe
Monroe Elementary serves a diverse student body. Instruction at every grade level is centered around
the needs of each student. As a TAP school (The System for Teacher and Students Advancement), teachers
will work on a variety of strategies to improve their instruction to aid in the growth of our students’ academic
needs. We also have a Gifted and Talented (GT) teacher who works with identified students once a week.
Besides English, many other languages are spoken by the English Language Learners (ELL) at our
school. To accommodate these multilingual students, we have four ELL teachers and one assistant. We also
have two special education teachers, four special education assistants, a full-time bilingual social worker, and a
full-time assistant principal who address the academic and behavioral needs of our students.
We have Open Court and Everyday Math as our reading and math programs. To provide interventions
for students in need of extra support in reading, we have two reading interventionists and a literacy coach. We
also have excellent art, music, PE, and science programs that center around educating the “whole child,” as
well as after-school clubs, including the Air Force Cadets Sports Program.
Penrose Elementary School
4285 S. Nonchalant Cir. 80917
719-328-7500
www.d11.org/penrose
Penrose Elementary is a wonderful school located in
northeast Colorado Springs. Our caring, highly trained staff offers
many opportunities to our diverse population. We offer before
and after-school activities, such as cross-country, drum club, and
video club. Before and after-school daycare is on-site. Students
are enriched daily through PE, music, and art. Our Power
Library offers a variety of books and computer software, and our
Library Technology instructor promotes 21st Century learning
throughout the school. We have reading intervention before
school, and reading and math tutoring during the day. Our staff is
always here for our students and loves our Penrose families.
Nestled in the heart of Village Seven, Penrose is one of the best
kept secrets in Colorado Springs!
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Keller Elementary School
1921 E. Yampa St. 80909
719-328-3200
3730 E. Montebello Dr. 80918
719-328-5900
www.d11.org/queenpalmer
Queen Palmer Elementary is an excellent school of choice for your student(s). Along with high-quality,
grade-level instruction from caring, well-trained teachers, Queen Palmer provides students with extra support
through a variety of before/after-school tutoring opportunities, as well as more individualized instruction during
the day. We have interventionists and tutors who work closely with teachers to design instruction that will help
fill in any learning gaps that students may have. All Queen Palmer students have access to music and PE
daily, along with library and computers weekly. Students also receive character and anti-bullying education to
help them develop strategies that they will be able to use now and in the future. Students may participate in
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, art club, Landsharks Running Club, band/orchestra, or science club. If you are
considering Queen Palmer Elementary for your child’s education, stop by any time and ask for a tour. We
would love to meet you!
www.d11.org/keller
At Keller Elementary School, we believe in the basics. Since 1971, we have been teaching children the
fundamental skills they need to help them succeed throughout their educational career. The Keller staff works
with parents and the community to provide an educational program that emphasizes academic performance.
Art, music, and physical education programs supplement student performance and achievement, and are an
important part of our curriculum. Our strong performing arts program allows students to explore their interests
in musical instruments, choir, and drama. At a time when experts are concerned with our children’s health and
physical fitness, we provide an exemplary physical education program. Teachers and students use technology
as a tool for communication, information gathering, and learning. Our Gifted and Talented (GT) program
focuses on creativity, problem solving, and social skill development that challenge each student. Academic
differentiation takes place in every classroom, and there are opportunities for all students to interact with their
peers, including group learning settings that allow students to work together and work on special projects.
Parent and guardian involvement makes a difference in the lives of our students, and we embrace that through
Ticket for Time. This program allows busy parents/guardians and family members to take an active role in our
school, on their schedule.
Rogers Elementary School
110 S. Circle Dr. 80910
719-328-3300
www.d11.org/rogers
Will Rogers Elementary School is the place to be! In a climate of positive and respectful behavior, the
staff at Rogers is committed to working together with parents and the community to use data-driven,
differentiated instruction to provide an excellent educational experience, striving for all students to achieve
grade-level proficiency or above.
Our parents and staff work together in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and School
Accountability Committee (SAC) to make Rogers a caring, engaging, and a fun place to learn.
Our dedicated team of professional educators works collaboratively to make sure our kids have access
to high quality, standards-based instruction. We use the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process to
make sure our kids are getting the “right stuff” the “right way” – the way that suits their needs.
Rudy Elementary School
5370 Cracker Barrel Cir. 80917
719-328-7600
www.d11.org/rudy
Rudy Elementary prepares students for the 21st century
technology throughout their academic careers and in their future
employment. Demands of the 21st century require students to be
creative, innovative, and flexible learners. They will use technology for
communication and problem-solving. In response to the rapidly
changing world, we have developed a science and technology focus
designed to prepare students for the 21st Century.
The science focus provides: kindergarten through fifth grade science lab; science instruction delivered
by both classroom teachers and a science specialist; extracurricular science challenges K-5; and Science Fair
and other local, regional, and national science competitions.
The technology focus provides students who leave Rudy Elementary with the ability to successfully and
ethically access, use, and produce quality information, using print and non-print resources. Students have the
flexibility and problem-solving skills to transfer their knowledge to new products and technologies that are being
continually developed. Students have access to two computer labs: one for software products, another for
research. In addition, the students use, on a daily basis, interactive wireless tablets integrated with computers
and LCD projectors. Students demonstrate their knowledge and higher level thinking skills by completing
electronic projects using Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Windows
Movie Maker.
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King Elementary School
6110 Sapporo Dr. 80918
719-328-6000
www.d11.org/king
King Elementary has a proud tradition of academic excellence. We
believe in professionalism, continuous improvement, high student
achievement, and respect for all students. In September of 2010, King Elementary
was designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the U. S. Department of Education. This award honors
public and private schools that are academically superior, or have made dramatic gains in student achievement
and helped close gaps in achievement among minority and disadvantaged students. The entire King
community works together to provide support for students, including our very active School Accountability
Advisory Committee (SAC) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA). All students performing below grade level
in reading receive extra tutoring on a weekly basis, as well as additional assistance from the classroom teacher
and specialists. For those students who require enrichment and additional academic challenges, we offer a
Gifted and Talented program. King also offers many extracurricular activities, including art enrichment, choir,
various sports activities, student council, drama, Spanish club, band, and orchestra. It’s all about the kids! King
kids are number one!
Lincoln Elementary School
2727 N. Cascade Ave. 80907
719-328-4400
www.d11.org/lincoln
Lincoln provides focused, standards, and research-based instruction to meet the needs of every
student while maintaining high expectations for all. Small class sizes, with a “push-in” model of services,
enables us to target skills through student engagement and explicit instruction.
Students benefit from our diverse learning activities: art, choir, band, orchestra, piano, chime choir,
guitar, environmental science, Sports Challenge, Accelerated Reader, Student Council, field trips and more!
Our technology sets us apart. Students and staff use document cameras, laptops, computer labs with
wireless connectivity, Inter Write boards, and Mobi tablets. Engaged in 21st Century Learning every day
through problem-solving activities, student learning is enhanced with technology that supports various forms of
learning.
Our Positive Behavior Support System helps our students learn and use the matrix (Be Safe, Be
Responsible, and Be Respectful) to earn points towards individual recognition.
Lincoln values its many community partnerships and encourages parent engagement in their child’s
education. In conjunction with our Student Council, we hold food drives, maintain a clothing and school supply
closet, support Care and Share give-a-ways, and have a bilingual community liaison for further support of our
families needs.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Howbert Elementary School
Scott Elementary School
1023 N. 31st St. 80904
719-328-4200
6175 Whetstone Dr. 80923
719-328-6200
www.d11.org/howbert
Howbert Elementary School takes pride in being an excellent neighborhood school that is
able to create a learning environment that meets the educational and social needs of every child.
Our teachers know how to individualize instruction, as evidenced by our ever-increasing
academic results. As a west side school of excellence, Howbert strives to involve the community
in the daily operations, strategic planning, and future vision for our school. In addition to our
excellent instructional programs in the core academics, we offer art, music, and physical education instruction.
Students also benefit from after-school programs, such as tutoring, Chess Club, and sports. Howbert has been
able to offer students numerous extracurricular activities, due to parent sponsorship and support, including our
fifth grade annual Spring overnight educational experience in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Creating a strong working relationship with our feeder school system, Holmes Middle School and
Coronado High School, is a significant focus at Howbert. Holmes has a strong math and science program. We
work closely with Holmes to make transition to middle school smooth for our students. Coronado offers its
students the opportunity to earn college credit through CU-Denver, while still in high school.
www.d11.org/scott
We are pleased that you are becoming acquainted with our wonderful school. We encourage parent
involvement, with a goal of making everyone think of Scott as an extension of their family. Our PTA has been
recognized as a National PTA Parent Involvement School of Excellence. We are proud of our faculty of caring,
dedicated, master teachers who share the goal of maximizing student growth and academic accomplishments.
Scott’s library has earned designation as a “Colorado High Performance Power Library." Scott has
earned a rating of excellent from the Colorado Department of Education and received the John Irwin School of
Excellence Award as one of the top schools in the state. We have been recognized as a Colorado High
Performing School for continued academic growth over the last four years. However, the essential attribute that
distinguishes Scott from other schools is our strong sense of community. Any visitor to our school will note the
number of parent volunteers. You will see smiles on faces, notice the great
behavior of our students, and see a learning community at work. You will quickly
realize that you are in a special, child-centered place, for all are valued at Scott.
Hunt Elementary School
1720 N. Weber St. 80907
719-328-4700
917 E. Moreno Ave. 80903
719-328-2900
www.d11.org/hunt
In August of 2009, three schools came together as one. Students from Ivywild, Adams, and Hunt are
being educated in Helen Hunt Elementary School. Our community has grown, and we welcome parents,
grandparents, and community members to be a part of the Helen Hunt family.
Helen Hunt School is one of the many RtI/ PBS exemplar schools in the District. In August 2006, Hunt
was one of eight schools recognized by the Governor for accomplishments on the CSAP. We offer after school
programs, such as sport challenges and a child care program called Beyond the School Bell. We welcome new
students to our building daily.
Jackson Elementary School
4340 Edwinstowe Ave. 80907
719-328-5800
www.d11.org/jackson
Jackson is a small, neighborhood school where dedicated, highly-skilled teachers focus on high
academic achievement as one part of a balanced and challenging curriculum. This is a friendly and welcoming
environment, where we provide training in life skills that emphasize self-discipline, respect for others, and
respect for the world in which we live. Technology plays an active role in everyday instruction in all classrooms.. We have interventionists and tutors on site who provide daily instruction with students in need of
support or further enrichment. Jackson is also home to an outstanding art program taught by an award-winning
teacher. Several students have received awards at local art shows.
We have a year-round, on-site child care program and offer a variety of extracurricular activities, which
include after school tutoring, homework club, band and orchestra classes, chess, intramural sports, Battle of
the Books, and Student Council. Jackson has an active parent community that assists in the classrooms and
organizes dances, carnivals, and literacy nights, just to name a few.
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Steele Elementary School
www.d11.org/steele
Steele’s dedicated and highly-qualified staff is committed to providing all students varied experiences
that will prepare them academically, socially, and emotionally for the future. As a neighborhood school in a very
close-knit community, we are proud of the partnership we have with our parents. Volunteers are a huge
resource for our school! Our United Steele Workers (USW: a PTA group) and School Accountability Committee
(SAC) are just two of the ways to get involved. Through the generosity of USW, we have a Spanish program
for all K-5 students, playground swings and benches, new library equipment/books, an annual Art Focus Day,
carnival, and much more.
Our library is recognized by the state of Colorado as a Power Library, a statewide program that
recognizes the role school library staff and media programs play in promoting student achievement. The library
program at Steele focuses on developing skills so students meet content and technology standards.
Technology is woven into the curriculum and giving students a myriad of experiences using 21st Century tools.
Students have opportunities to participate in band, orchestra, vocal music, and choir. We also have
many clubs: Battle of the Books (fourth grade), Bugbusters, yearbook, Steele TV and Shakespeare (fifth
grade). Steele is a school where great things happen!
Stratton Elementary School
2460 Paseo Rd. 80907
719-328-3400
www.d11.org/stratton
Stratton is a school of over 330 students that celebrates our students and their families. Our Life Long
Guidelines and Life Skills are a part of everything that we do. Through modeling and reinforcing the behavior
expectations and having high academic expectations for all, our students have an opportunity to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Our dedicated staff is diligent in differentiating instruction so that all
students are challenged.
Stratton Elementary houses two District 11 programs. As part of our Gifted and Talented program, we
offer one of the Student-Centered Academic Interdisciplinary Learning Lab (SAIL) magnet programs for
qualifying fourth and fifth-grade students. Also, the preschool through fifth grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Program is an integral part of Stratton. At Stratton, we offer a rich education to every student, while challenging
them to do their personal best in every situation.
After-school enrichment activities include, but are not limited to, singing and drama, homework club,
sports opportunities, sign club, and art. We house an on-site day care for before- and after-school care. Please
stop by and get a tour of Stratton Elementary School.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Taylor Elementary School
Fremont Elementary School
900 E. Buena Ventura St. 80907
719-328-3500
5110 El Camino Dr. 80918
719-328-5600
www.d11.org/taylor
Taylor’s award-winning and experienced teachers and staff are committed to each student. We have
high expectations for our students, provide stability, and are proud of our well-known reputation for quality. We
service all children and are responsive to and respectful of their individual needs.
Our caring, supportive staff strives to meet the educational, emotional, and social development of each
student within our small school community. This friendly and welcoming atmosphere is evident to visitors the
moment they enter our building.
We have a proactive Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that supports student achievement. One of the
PTA’s valued contributions is the purchase of planners for each student, as a way to facilitate communication
between school and parents and to help students stay organized. Our parents volunteer countless hours to our
school community.
Our school is fortunate to have close ties with Colorado College and the University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs (UCCS). Partnership programs include individualized student tutoring, after-school art
programs, and science classes.
We offer innovative programs that enhance student achievement and growth. These programs include
Thinking Maps, math nights, Reading Counts, Creek Club, intramurals, chess club, Chocolate Art Show, and
parent education nights.
www.d11.org/fremont
John C. Fremont Elementary School is a wonderful place in which to grow and learn. Our creative,
caring staff provides a challenging curriculum within a child-friendly learning environment. Teachers and other
staff meet regularly in professional learning communities to align curriculum, to review student work and
achievement, and to collaboratively plan supporting and enriching instruction to meet all students’ needs.
Through our exemplary Response to Intervention (RtI) program, student progress is closely monitored and
specific interventions are designed to ensure student success. Our S.A.I.L. program offers a unique learning
experience for gifted and talented students from across the District. Students explore an enriched curriculum
through integrated projects and develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Our school motto,
Fremont Friends Show Respect, sets the tone for our Positive Behavioral Support program.
We offer a preschool for three and four-year olds, excellent art, music, and physical education
programs, and an afterschool day care facility operated by Junior Academy. Our active student council offers
leadership opportunities, while promoting a healthy school environment through community service, character
education, and school spirit. From sports challenge to choir to art club, opportunities for every interest abound!
Grant Elementary School
3215 Westwood Blvd. 80918
719-328-5700
www.d11.org/grant
Grant Elementary is one of 287 schools in the United States which the US Department of Education
named as a 2007 NCLB Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon designation is one of the most prestigious
education awards in the country and honors schools for helping students achieve at very high levels and
making significant progress in closing the achievement gap. Our high expectations and love for learning have
been influential in creating a steady trend of academic success. Together, our partnerships with parents and
the active Grant PTA, have contributed to a neighborhood atmosphere where families feel comfortable and
supported. All are welcome and encouraged to become part of the Grant
family.
Henry Elementary School
1310 Lehmberg Blvd. 80915
719-328-7200
Trailblazer Elementary School
2015 Wickes Rd. 80919
719-328-6300
www.d11.org/trailblazer
Trailblazer Elementary offers a unique learning environment for children from preschool through fifth
grade, utilizing 21st Century learning standards and technology. Daily, fifth grade students work on Netbooks,
while gaining skills in collaboration, critical thinking, information literacy, and creativity. All students use
computers to acquire and practice skills in all content areas.
Trailblazer’s highly-qualified staff is committed to providing our students a challenging curriculum within
a safe and welcoming learning environment. We skillfully incorporate differentiated instruction into our classrooms, meeting the diverse needs of all students. This commitment to excellence has earned Trailblazer
numerous awards over the past 14 years, including the John Irwin School of Excellence Award.
Our inclusive environment challenges and supports our students and allows for creativity and success
within the classroom, utilizing both gifted & talented and special education services.
Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is extensive and encourages parent involvement. Monthly family
events are common in bringing our school community together. Our proactive PTA supports student achievement through the purchase of 21st Century technology, which is utilized in the classroom.
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www.d11.org/henry
Henry Elementary’s highly qualified teachers represent a balance
of gender, ethnicity, and age. We are diverse in our interests and in the
contributions we make to our school. The entire staff is dedicated to
improving our students' achievement and to help them become lifelong
learners.
Our media center and computer lab is an open, flexible area
where teachers can incorporate state-of-the-art technology into their 21st
Century classroom. We offer a technology class as one of our specials.
Our students participate in a number of extracurricular activities,
including Sports Challenge, Battle of the Books, and Boys and Girls
Lunch Bunch.
Henry has an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Our
PTO raised money to purchase new playground equipment, a sound
system for field day, and they support the classroom with class parties and other activities.
We have set an attendance rate goal of 96%; we believe that the more time students spend in school,
the more they will grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Using the Parent Connect system, parents are
able to track student performance and attendance online.
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Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Columbia Elementary School
Twain Elementary School
835 E. St. Vrain St. 80903
719-328-2700
3402 E. San Miguel St. 80909
719-328-7700
www.d11.org/columbia
The Columbia community collaborates to ensure that learning takes place for all by being responsible,
setting high standards, and accepting no excuses. Our students will be contributing members of society who
are respectful, responsible, and capable life-long learners. To help our learners achieve, Columbia uses a
research-based reading program called Storytown, which addresses the five components of reading:
comprehension, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, fluency, and phonics. We also use Every Day Math as our
core math program. This series has a spiraling curriculum that continually reviews math skills and concepts.
Our academic curriculum is supplemented by music, physical education, art, and computer education
programs. Furthermore, we offer band, orchestra, and choir programs. Our enthusiastic and active Parent
Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) supports our teachers and our school by
sponsoring many activities throughout the year. Activities that have become a
tradition at Columbia include an ice cream social, chili supper, pizza nights, carnival,
and book fair. A building modification project was completed at Columbia for the
2007-08 school year, which resulted in new classrooms, a modern library and
adjoining computer lab, and central air-conditioning throughout the building.
www.d11.org/twain
Upon entering Mark Twain Elementary, you will discover a school that provides a safe and welcoming
environment focused on achievement of all students. Our students are a diverse group of learners, reflecting
the rich variety of backgrounds from which they come. Our dedicated, caring, and highly trained staff also
reflect that diversity, through a broad representation of ethnicity, gender, age, and experience. Our curriculum
is research based, and learning is structured to provide both large and small-group instruction time, to
address the different needs of students across all grade and ability levels. Through our Response to
Intervention model, we address student needs, both in academics and behavior, prescribing appropriate
interventions and support. We integrate the use of technology across the curriculum and have two computer
and laptop labs.
Twain has Head Start and D11 preschool programs, English Language Learner program, STAR Lab,
and Teacher Training Lab. We offer many school opportunities such as PE, music, computers, art, and band/
orchestra. Our after-school activities include Sports Challenge, garden club, choir, Student Council, Spanish
club, math club, Boy and Girl Scouts, and other various after-school activities sponsored by the PTA. We
invite you and your family to visit us!
Edison Elementary School
West Elementary School
3125 N. Hancock Ave. 80907
719-328-2800
www.d11.org/edison
Edison Elementary is a neighborhood school with traditional values. Our
highly trained, dedicated staff instructs students using the most current researchbased best practices. Edison was recognized with the Colorado Department of
Education Center of Excellence awards for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years,
indicating improving academic achievement. The success and safety of each child is our number one priority.
Our safe neighborhood puts parents at ease and many allow their children to walk to school. Each student
receives a daily 120-minute block of reading, 45 minutes of writers’ workshop, 90 minutes of math instruction,
45 minutes of specials (art, music, and PE), as well as social studies and science units instruction. Edison fully
implements Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies, to provide students with additional help in literacy and
math. Following the RtI model, we regularly assess students to monitor their progress and provide additional
direct instruction in areas of need. We provide in-school tutoring in reading, writing, and math, on a daily basis.
Edison Elementary has an open door policy; we welcome and encourage classroom volunteers. We invite you
to join us in being a part of the education of our students.
Freedom Elementary School
5280 Butterfield Dr. 80923
719-228-0800
www.d11.org/freedom
Freedom Elementary is a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity for four classrooms per grade level.
Heating and cooling are provided by geothermal technology, and there is abundant natural lighting throughout
the building. Advanced technology is utilized throughout the school, including “Smart Boards,” digital video
projectors, and document projectors in every classroom.
Parent involvement plays an important role at Freedom Elementary. The Building Accountability
Advisory Committee (BAAC), Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and numerous volunteers are always
welcome in the school and are encouraged to take part in daily activities.
In addition to the core instructional areas of reading, writing, math, social studies, and science, the
dedicated, enthusiastic staff at Freedom is committed to providing Spanish, art, vocal music, and PE on a
weekly basis. Instrumental music, strings, and band are available for fourth and fifth-grade students. Gifted and
talented resources are available for all identified third, fourth, and fifth-grade students.
Currently, four free full-day kindergarten classes are offered. On-site before and after-school child care
is provided by Creative Play’s Adventure Club.
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25 N. 20th St. 80904
719-328-4900
www.d11.org/west
West Elementary was established as a result of the 2009 School Consolidation decisions. It is a
blending of many west-side school communities, but mostly from Buena Vista, Whittier, and Washington
Elementary Schools. It is housed currently on the west side of West Middle School and is a preschool through
fifth grade comprehensive elementary school. It has a public preschool for three and four-year olds, free fullday kindergarten, and before and after-school daycare. The staff is highly trained in a variety of proven math
and reading interventions, including the Hill Center Methodology, and is home to the innovative Exceptional
Academic Gifted Learning Experience Site (EAGLES) gifted program. The school provides art, PE, and vocal
music for all children and instrumental music (band/orchestra/guitar) for all fourth and fifth-grade students.
“West Elementary School, where relationship, relevance, and rigor drives learning.”
Wilson Elementary School
1409 De Reamer Cir. 80915
719-328-7800
www.d11.org/wilson
Welcome to Wilson, a wonderful world for children! At Wilson, we are a true reflection of society with a
great blend of diverse backgrounds. Our academic
environment addresses individual student’s needs, while
reflecting high expectations. We have a highly-qualified
teaching staff in all classrooms, as well as in science,
physical education, English as a Second Language,
special education, literacy, tutoring, and technology. Our
curriculum is mapped and aligned, and our students’ data
drives our instructional decisions. We provide extracurricular activities in physical education, student
government, dance, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, drama, and
art, as well as a homework club. Our staff and programs
reflect our belief in the power of building relationships and
providing a myriad of choices to help our students
succeed. We’d like to invite you and your family to visit us
and see the magic we can create together.
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Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
Galileo School of Math and Science
Buena Vista Elementary School
1600 N. Union Blvd. 80909
719-328-2200
924 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 80905
719-328-4100
www.d11.org/galileo
Students at Galileo School of Math and Science are involved with hands-on, quarterly projects that
incorporate all content areas with real-world experiences. Scholars also have multiple experiences using 21st
Century technology, real-world problem solving, and being critical thinkers.
Galileo students are in the math and science magnet. Students are
given an opportunity to be involved at different levels of classes, depending
on their academic level at the time. Classes include advanced and double
accelerated math, advanced language arts, and interventions for reading
and math, if needed.
Students are involved in “Encore” classes, which include art,
music enrichment, PE, Encore Computers (website design and animation), and Encore science (Gateway to Technology, rockets, electricity,
need for speed, marine biology, and engineering). Students participate in
the four main core classes (math, science, language arts, and social
studies) and have two choices for Encore classes.
Students are in a safe environment that focuses on student
achievement, college education, and career planning. When students
leave Galileo, they will be academically prepared, culturally competent
team members, problem solvers, technology users, and effective
communicators.
www.d11.org/buenavista
Buena Vista Elementary is a public Montessori school located on the west side of Colorado Springs,
just minutes from downtown. We currently serve children from age three through sixth grade. Our multi-age,
integrated curriculum includes individual, team, and whole group instruction designed for the growth of the
whole child. Teachers guide children to master skills and concepts by introducing hands-on manipulative
learning materials that are designed to isolate and teach one concept or skill and allows for self-correction.
Students are independent, but also learn to work as a team and learn from each other. We also believe that the
self-motivation and strong academic skills that lead to future success are fostered in these early years.
Independence and self-discipline are cultivated through respect, freedom, and responsibility. Our
classrooms are staffed by Colorado-licensed and Montessori-certified teachers and utilize unique Montessori
teaching materials. Students have access to 21st Century learning tools in addition to Montessori materials,
including four mobile laptop labs that include 8-10 Macintosh or Dell laptops. Additionally, digital cameras and
video cameras, printers, iPod Touches, and document cameras are used throughout the school. Buena Vista is
a school where we strive to make learning a joyful experience in a supportive environment..
Holmes Middle School
2455 Mesa Rd. 80904
719-328-3800
www.d11.org/holmes
Holmes Middle School, 2006 and 2009 Colorado Trailblazer School to Watch, 2006, 2007, and 2008
John Irwin School of Excellence, and one of ten model middle grade programs for 2008 (International Center
for Leadership in Education), is recognized for our academic excellence and our focus on meeting the needs of
all students. The implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) has greatly contributed to sustained and
significant academic growth, making Holmes the highest academically performing middle school in District 11.
Many opportunities exist for students to access a variety of curricula. The Pre-Advanced Placement
(Pre-AP) program challenges students to expand their knowledge and skills. Other programs include
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Gateway to Technology, and double accelerated math. Our
extensive and outstanding exploratory program offers students opportunities for showcasing talents in fine and
practical arts and produces award-winning music programs in the performing arts.
Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) and the Second Step program promote a safe and secure learning
environment and provide appropriate behavioral
interventions that support student success. Our highly
distinguished Renaissance Program acknowledges
and celebrates student and staff accomplishments
and motivates all students to strive for excellence with
a renewed commitment to their educational success.
Overall, the culture and climate at Holmes Middle
School encourages academic and social-emotional
success of all students.
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Carver Elementary School
4740 Artistic Circle 80917
719-328-7100
www.d11.org/carver
Carver Elementary is a neighborhood school located in northeastern Colorado Springs. At Carver, we
believe that the needs of all students are everyone's responsibility. Carver has an accountable, hardworking
staff that cares about its students. The warm and friendly atmosphere is apparent when you walk in the door.
Our staff shares a collaborative approach to decision making, which is evident by our professional
learning communities, RtI problem-solving team, and our leadership team’s dedication to meet all students’
needs. We foster a safe learning environment with consistent behavioral expectations for all students, through
the use of a school-wide behavior model called Time to Teach and the Positive Behavior Support system. We
have an on-site daycare program and offer a variety of before and after school clubs. We have a full-time ELL
program, meeting the needs of our growing second language learner population. In addition, Carver is a Title
school that focuses on providing a quality intervention program that addresses the needs of our Tier 2
students. At Carver, we are dedicated to helping our students achieve their highest level of success in a
diverse environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, a positive attitude, hard work, and safety.
Chipeta Elementary School
2340 Ramsgate Ter. 80919
719-328-5500
www.d11.org/chipeta
Chipeta Elementary School was designated a National Blue Ribbon School in September 2009. This
award honors public and private schools that are academically superior, or have made dramatic gains in
student achievement and helped close gaps in achievement among minority and disadvantaged students.
Since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has sought out schools where students attain and maintain high
academic goals. Using standards of excellence, as evidenced by student achievement measures and the
characteristics known from research to exemplify school quality, the Department celebrates schools.
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private schools based on one of two criteria:
1) Schools whose students, regardless of background, achieve in the top ten percent of their state on state
tests; and 2) Schools with at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that
demonstrate dramatic improvement of student performance to high levels on state tests or nationally-normed
tests. In addition, public schools must meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in reading and mathematics.
Chipeta has high expectations for academic achievement and has received the John Irwin Colorado
Excellence Award every year since 2002. Our wonderful children, top-notch staff, active PTA, and parent
volunteers all contribute to our successful school.
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Middle Schools
Elementary Schools
Jenkins Middle School
Audubon Elementary School
2400 East Van Buren Street 80909
719-328-2600
6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. 80923
719-328-5300
www.d11.org/audubon
Audubon is a small school nestled in an established neighborhood adjacent to a community park. We
are proud to host a district preschool and an on-site daycare program for before and after-school care. Our
staff is focused on maximizing student achievement for all students and committed to providing a safe learning
environment. All our teachers practice Continuous Quality Improvement strategies, frequently monitoring
students’ progress toward expected grade-level learning objectives and using formative assessment data to
guide their instructional practices. At-risk students benefit from additional small-group instruction from our fulltime tutor and computer-aided instructional programs. School-wide behavior expectations provide consistency
across the grade levels, and students’ demonstrations of great effort and character are recognized and
rewarded frequently throughout the school year. Our students enjoy standards-based art instruction, gaining an
appreciation and understanding of cultures and history that have been preserved and communicated through
art. This multi-sensory art experience helps broaden and enrich classroom instruction by meeting the needs of
visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners.
We host numerous after-school enrichment programs, such as science club, chess, beginning Spanish,
Battle of the Books, intramural sports, and student council.
ww.d11.org/jenkins
Jenkins Middle School provides a strong academic program. Our rigorous academic program is
delivered by an exemplary staff committed to educating today’s youth. At Jenkins, we foster a safe school
climate that provides for a healthy, satisfying,
productive environment in which students can work
and learn. Our staff believes in the difference they
make in their students' achievement. Our continuum
of academic services is designed to meet the needs
of any and all students, based upon assessment
results.
Jenkins offers accelerated and double
accelerated math classes, as well as advanced
science and language arts. There is also a multitude
of intervention classes to address the needs of all
students. We have a strong exploratory/elective
program with extensive offerings that support
academic standards, including excellence in
performing groups, published artists, digital classes
and lab, foreign language, and a true program for
gifted and talented and high-performing students.
Our state-of-the-art facility includes nine science labs, separate academic wings for each grade level, an
abundance of technology capabilities, and an outstanding gymnasium that supports champion athletic
programs.
Bates Elementary School
702 Cragmor Road 80907
719-328-5400
www.d11.org/bates
Welcome to Katharine Lee Bates Elementary. Nestled in the crags of an established neighborhood,
with a university to our north, the Rocky Mountains to our west, and an awesome view of Pikes Peak from our
front yard, Bates Elementary is the consummate neighborhood school. Parents and grandparents have rallied
around their little neighborhood school with love and support for three generations.
Opened in 1957, this school is named for the author of America the Beautiful. A writer, scholar and
English professor, Katharine Lee Bates would be proud of the traditions laid down at this school throughout the
generations of children who have passed through our hallowed halls.
With the dawn of a new century, our staff, students, and parents share a collective vision of making
Bates a world class school. To this end, we draw on all community resources, university research, our own
best practices, and a safe, caring environment to move our students toward personal and academic
excellence.
Bristol Elementary School
890 North Walnut Street 80905
719-328-4000
www.d11.org/bristol
Bristol is an arts focus school with a strong emphasis in
academics. We are located on the Westside of Colorado Springs near
downtown. All kindergarten-third grade students receive weekly Suzuki
violin instruction from a professional instructor. Also, all Bristol students
enjoy weekly classes in visual arts: painting, drawing, print making,
ceramics, and pottery; music: vocal and instrumental music,
performances, music theory, and Honor Choir; dance/movement:
dancing and fundamentals of movement and rhythm incorporated into
physical education instruction.
In 2010, the Honor Choir performed in concert with the country
music duo the Judds. Bristol’s strong focus on academics has helped it
receive a “performance” ranking on the School Performance
Framework. From 2006 – 2011, Bristol was in rare company to make
state test growth five out of six years.
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Mann Middle School
1001 E. Van Buren St. 80907
719-328-2300
www.d11.org/mann
Mann is committed to providing the highest quality instruction in a student-centered environment
serving the particular needs of the adolescent learner. Our staff shares a common goal of helping students
realize their potential in classrooms where academic rigor is achieved through a variety of engaging delivery
methods. We offer challenging curriculum to students of all ability levels, as well as advanced classes in
most subject areas, and a full-time G/T teacher.
We provide a balanced program of academics, arts, and athletics. Coursework
is tailored to challenge students to achieve their personal best. We offer a variety of
exploratory choices, including instrumental and vocal music, orchestra, art, Spanish,
PE, computers, and fitness. Our athletic teams compete successfully with other
schools and enjoy a high rate of participation.
We encourage good citizenship and
independent thinking. Our partnership with
Colorado
College
affords
students
opportunities for service learning, tutoring,
and such innovative programs as CREATE
and Girls Day in the Lab.
As a community-based school, we
believe that children are best served by a
joint commitment between parents and
educators.
We
encourage
parent
involvement in the educational process
through interaction with teachers, membership in our
PTSA, and participation in our award-winning volunteer program.
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North Middle School
612 E. Yampa St. 80903
719-328-2400
www.d11.org/north
North Middle School offers a whole-school
International
Baccalaureate
Middle
Years
Programme (IBMYP), with the option of an honors
component. IBMYP is the ultimate in educational
programs for sixth through tenth grade students and
spans the two campuses of North Middle School and
Palmer High School. IBMYP provides a strong
academic curriculum, including a modern world
language, taught through an approach that stresses
the application of knowledge.
North also offers AVID (Advancement Via
Individual Determination). The AVID program is
designed for students who have the goal of
attending college, but who need additional support. AVID
continues at Wasson and Doherty High Schools. AVID students are also enrolled in IBMYP.
To round out our students’ experience, we offer choir, band, orchestra, guitar, foreign language, art,
drama, PE, and technology, as well as Language! and READ-180 reading tutorials. We also have clubs,
activities, intramurals, and interscholastic athletics. Our students participate in many local, state, and national
academic events and competitions, and compete in individual and group music events.
Russell Middle School
3825 E. Montebello Dr. 80918
719-328-5200
www.d11.org/russell
Charles M. Russell Middle School offers a rigorous academic
program, along with a rich arts-infused middle school learning
experience designed to create and feed a lifelong passion for learning
and the arts. The Russell facility features a fully equipped dance studio,
Yamaha piano lab, art studio, and other top-notch exploratory classrooms. Performing arts students participate in two full productions each
school year, as well as numerous other performance and travel
opportunities. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes are
offered in voice, drama, dance, piano, band, orchestra, visual arts, and
forensics.
Russell Middle School is a National School of Character,
Colorado School of Character, and a Trailblazer School to Watch.
Program offerings feature rigorous academics with advanced classes in
all core areas, as well as top-quality clubs, activities, and athletics,
including superior performing arts and science education for all our
students. Because there is ample evidence that exploration into the arts
and sciences promotes the attitudes, characteristics, and intellectual
skills required to participate effectively in tomorrow’s society, we have
expanded our programs to include a rich arts and science curriculum
that is the only one of its kind in the Pikes Peak region. This deep
exploration curriculum includes choir, band, orchestra, piano, visual
arts, dance, forensics, and the pre-engineering program, Gateway to
Technology. We seek to enter learning experiences through both
“doorways” of understanding, from the artistic and the scientific perspective, and in doing so, we hope to
capture our learning at deeper and richer levels of understanding, better equipping our students for tomorrow’s
changing world.
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Other health impairment
Specific learning disability
Speech and language impairment
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Title VII Native American Indian Program
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2364
The focus of the Title VII Native
American Indian Program is to help all Native
American students succeed in mathematics and
reading. All the students will have the
opportunity to learn in small groups and receive
individual tutoring to provide the foundations
needed to graduate from high school and
advance to post-secondary opportunities.
A portion of the program is dedicated to
cultural lessons. Learning about all Native
American Indian nations and regions will teach
the students respect
for each culture. A
liaison will come to
schools in which the
programs are located,
Hunt Elementary, Rudy
Elementary, and North
Middle School, to provide information about a
tribe and work on projects. Learning in all
areas, such as music, books, movies, and
dancing, will enhance students’ awareness.
Demonstrations and guest speakers will give
the students a chance for visual experience and
learning. Storytellers will tell creation stories;
keeping everyone’s traditional values is
important.
The Parent Advisory Council supports
the Title VII Program. Parents are the best
partners we have. We have many activities,
programs, and events in which parents will be
able to participate. The Parent Advisory Council
is committed to supporting all the students,
families, and staff with care and respect.
Forming committees will allow families to come
together and help build communication among
the Native American Indian community.
Volunteer Services
711 E. San Rafael 80903
719-520-2202
www.d11.org/volunteers
It takes a network of educators to help
students reach their greatest potential in school
and in life. By utilizing the resources in our
community,
School
District
11
is
strengthening student
learning,
improving
student achievement,
and
offering
distinctive
services
that not only provide
students with unique
perspectives
that
supplement
classroom
learning, but also provide the tools and
guidance they need to plan for their futures.
Who are our partners in education?
You are. As a member of the Colorado
Springs community, you have a stake in the
education of District 11 students, but you can
be more than just a stakeholder; you can be a
partner.
School District 11’s Volunteer Services
places
volunteers
in
various
capacities
throughout the District. You can:
 Volunteer in a school,
 Help with vision and hearing screenings,
 Mentor a student,
 Enrich classroom learning by sharing your
expertise with students,
 Participate in the GrandFriends program,
 Become a corporate or community partner in
education.
The contributions you can make to
District 11 are limitless. If you have an idea of
how you, your business, or your organization
can positively impact student achievement in
our district, we’d like to hear about it. It is our
goal to utilize the knowledge and expertise that
we know exists in our community to positively
impact our students.
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Program
offers
comprehensive,
rigorous
curricula, concluding in exams that can lead to
24 or more semester hours of college credit.
The best preparation for the IB Diploma
Program is the IBMYP, but students who have
experienced
success
in
honors-level
coursework in ninth and tenth grade may also
be admitted. The IB Diploma Program is widely
recognized
by
college
counselors
and
university admissions officers as one of the
best college preparatory programs available.
Palmer IB Diploma students have been
admitted to some of the most prestigious
universities in the world, including Yale,
Stanford, and Oxford.
Response to Intervention
District 11 schools practice Response to
Intervention (RtI). RtI is a system for the
identification and remediation of learning gaps
in all students in reading,
writing, math, and behavior.
Most RtI models are based
on
the
premise
that
students should not have to
wait and fail in order to
receive needed services
and support. RtI provides a
mechanism
for
supporting
struggling
students in general education at all levels of
learning.
RtI functions on the three-leveled system:
Tier 1—Universal: research-based, high
quality general education in the classroom with
appropriate interventions needed.
Tier 2—Strategic: interventions with
small groups provided to students identified as
“at risk” because of academic and/or behavior
challenges (interventions in addition to the
universal instruction in Tier 1).
Tier 3—Intensive: interventions provided
to students with intensive/chronic academic
and/or behavior needs as determined by
ongoing progress monitoring (interventions in
addition to interventions in Tier 1 and Tier 2).
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The core principles of the program are:
 Effectively teach all children
 Intervene early; don’t wait for failure
 RtI is for academics and behavior
 Use data to make decisions
 Continuous monitoring of progress
 School-based, problem-solving team
guide program
Sabin Middle School
3605 N. Carefree Cir. 80917
719-328-7000
to
Special Education
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2148
www.d11.org/sped
School District 11 follows an inclusive
model for Special Education students that is
consistent with Colorado Department of
Education regulations and Board of Education
policy. Special Education teachers and staff
work together to determine where students
need support and place them based on
individual needs. We believe in including
Special
Education
students
in
regular
classrooms as much as possible and pulling
them out only when necessary. Some students
receive assistance through Response to
Intervention, which provides interventions in
varying levels using a tiered model.
At each of our buildings, our well-trained
and experienced educators and facilitators work
to provide sound academic opportunities that
facilitate our students’ physical, emotional,
social, and vocational potential. It is our task to
provide demanding programs appropriate for
students of all levels of ability.
In District 11, the Special Education
Department is proud to provide services to
students faced with challenges such as:
 Autism
 Emotional disability
 English language learners with exceptional
needs
 Hearing impairment
 Students with limited intellectual ability
 Multiple disability
 Multiple disability with severe sensory
impairment
www.d11.org/sabin
Sabin Middle School’s mission is to ensure that every student is learning. In order to accomplish that
mission, we offer a wide range of educational services. The Student-Centered Academic Interdisciplinary
Learning Lab (SAIL) program is designed to challenge the minds of gifted and talented students;
interventionists in reading and math help students to acquire the skills they will need to be successful in high
school and beyond. Because middle school is a time for students to discover their own interests, we offer a
wide range of exploratory classes, including band, orchestra, choir, physical education, foreign language,
consumer awareness, Project Lead the Way, art, computer literacy, and forensics. All students also receive
reading instruction at their educational level in classes designed to meet their specific needs.
Sabin students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including
working with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, creating projects for the regional science fair, building bridges
and boats for MESA competitions, and challenging themselves in the geography bee and the Knowledge
Master Open. Both intramural and competitive sports are also offered. Sabin Saints lead the pack
academically, athletically, and in activities!
Swigert Aerospace Academy
4220 E. Pikes Peak Ave. 80909
719-328-6900
www.d11.org/swigert
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (JSAA) is proud to be partnering with the Space Foundation. This
partnership allows students frequent visits to the on-site Space Foundation Discovery Institute. We offer an
engaging, relevant curriculum, focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The curriculum is
project-based and interdisciplinary and includes cutting-edge technology tools that bring out students'
creativity. Students receive laptops to enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Students and
parents are encouraged to use our cyber café to provide additional learning opportunities.
We offer a variety of exploratory classes and extra-curricular activities, to enhance the learning
experience. Students are enrolled in the four core subjects and also have the option to take electives in art,
orchestra, band, choir, physical education, and Gateway to Technology. Students see connections between
hands-on projects and academic subjects, such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
At JSAA, we allow our students the opportunity to participate in an engaging aerospace-related
curriculum that allows their imagination to take flight and empower them to reach their goals. We are proud of
our partnerships with the community, and we will reach new heights with innovative instructional techniques
that will help make your child successful in their future.
West Middle School
1920 W. Pikes Peak Ave. 80904
719-328-3900
www.d11.org/west
At West Middle School, we are focused on continued improvement in all areas. We are proud of our
strong traditions and equally as excited that we continue to reach new heights with innovative instructional
techniques, materials, and technologies that enable our staff to better serve the educational needs of all our
students. Our unique core academic programs and hands-on learning opportunities provide a challenging, firstrate learning environment that features a number of exploratory classes and extracurricular activities, such as
band, orchestra, drama, performing arts, as well as a number of intramural activity and athletic opportunities.
Our keynote gifted program, SAIL (Student Academic Interdisciplinary Learning lab), continues to draw
interest and rave reviews from around the District. We implement the Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)
system at West. Along with the West Middle School Pride card, a firm foundation is formed, focused on
maximizing learning opportunities in the classroom setting. Please come by to visit and take a tour! We’d love
to have you.
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High Schools
Coronado High School
1590 W. Fillmore St. 80904
719-328-3600
www.d11.org/coronado
Coronado excels in all educational arenas,
offering strong early college education programs,
including honors and advanced placement courses,
as well as the CU Gold Program, which allows
students to earn concurrent high school and college
credit. Academic excellence is also reflected by
ACT test scores, state standardized tests, and the
numerous scholarships offered Coronado students
each year.
Coronado’s outstanding Career and Technical Education strands include the award-winning
engineering program ,Project Lead the Way, and Pro-Start for those interested in culinary fields. Website
Design, Video Production, and Computer Game Programming are popular business department offerings.
The outstanding orchestra, band, and choir programs are ranked among the best in the state and
nation, consistently winning numerous individual and group awards in state and national competitions.
Coronado athletes have won numerous district, regional, and state competitions in a variety of sports,
while maintaining impressive grade point averages. Coronado offers many clubs and organizations for
students, such as FIRST Robotics, Mock Trial, speech/debate, Future Business Leaders of America, and Pay
It Forward.
Coronado’s outstanding PTA, parents, and west-side neighbors reflect our strong community
partnership, by volunteering thousands of hours of service at Coronado annually.
Doherty High School
4515 Barnes Rd. 80917
719-328-6400
www.d11.org/doherty
At Doherty High School, we are committed to our shared mission and vision: “The mission of the
Doherty High School community is to empower every student to reach his/her academic, civic, and social
potential.” Our teachers are trained in brain-based teaching and learning, and our instructional methods are
based on the latest research on how the brain learns. We boast the highest percentage of students enrolled in
honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes of any high school in District 11. We also offer the
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program and the only nationally certified AVID program in
Colorado Springs.
Our very successful Link Crew transition program trains upperclassmen to mentor incoming ninth-grade
students. This program pairs an upperclassman and a freshman for the ninth-grade student’s entire first year of
high school. Our “Freshman
Academy” program is designed
to support incoming ninth-grade
students who may be at risk. We
offer a full array of math and
reading interventions for students
who need extra help and an
advisement program (Spartan
Connection) that ensures every
student has an adult advocate.
We are proud of our
consistent improvement in test
scores and our high rating by the
state on the School Accountability Report.
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the traditional classroom. Additionally, fourthand fifth-grade students have the opportunity to
participate in an academic magnet program
called
Student-Centered
Academic
Interdisciplinary Lab (SAIL) at Fremont and
Stratton elementary schools. West Elementary
School offers a gifted magnet program,
Exceptional
Academic
Gifted
Learning
Experience Site (EAGLES), to its third-, fourth-,
and fifth-grade students.
At the middle school level, in addition to
the services provided by GRTs, the SAIL
program is offered at Sabin and West Middle
School. At the high school level, students may
choose to enter SAIL+ and/or the Honors
Endorsement Program at Mitchell High School,
take Advanced Placement (AP) courses at all
five District 11 high schools, or attend the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
at Palmer High School.
How are students identified as Gifted and
Talented?
A student is identified for GT services
through a body of evidence that is created
based on the outcome of a combination of
assessment methods. The assessments used
to identify GT students are:
 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
 Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT)
 Kauffman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT)
 Test of Mathematical Abilities for Gifted
Students (TOMAGS)
 Teacher, parent, or student nomination
For more detailed information about the
assessment methods listed above, please visit
our website at www.d11.org/gt, or call the GT
office at 719-520-2464.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Midland International Elementary School—
719-328-4500
North Middle School—719-328-2400
Palmer High School—719-328-5000
District 11 is pleased to offer all three
strands of the IB program, presenting students
and parents with a full
K-12 continuum of IB
philosophy
and
interlocking academic
challenge. Each of the
three
strands
is
committed
to
educating “the whole
child,” placing equal
value on intellectual, personal, emotional, and
social growth, as well as encouraging the
development and love of at least one foreign
language, the arts, physical education, and the
core academics.
Midland International Elementary School
hosts the IB Primary Years Program (IBPYP)
and is proud to serve students in full-day
kindergarten through fifth grade. The schoolwide IBPYP curriculum incorporates a guided
inquiry approach to instruction, as well as
character development and action/service
components.
At the middle school level, the IB
Program resides at North Middle School.
Students are admitted to the IB Middle Years
Program (IBMYP) through an application
process. Students applying for the IBMYP are
not required to have past experience with IB or
to have participated in IBPYP. The IBMYP is a
sixth- through tenth-grade program. The IBMYP
continues into high school as students make
the transition from North Middle School to
Palmer High School.
Palmer High School hosts the final two
years of the IB Middle Years Program (grades 9
and 10) and the IB Diploma Program (grades
11 and 12). Freshmen and sophomores can
enter IB at Palmer by way of North Middle
School’s IBMYP, or may apply from any other
middle school or junior high. The IB Diploma
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prepares young adults to be occupationally
effective, socially responsible, and functionally
independent.
In addition to teaching students specific
occupational skills, our programs provide
access to a real work environment, where they
can apply those skills. Career and Technical
Education programs offer on-the-job training,
job-shadow internships, and field trips to the
workplace in an effort to provide students with
real world experiences. Each program is
articulated with a local college or university,
which allows them to receive college credit
while still in high school. It is possible for a
student to earn an occupational certification by
the time he or she graduates from high school.
Upon graduation, these programs qualify
students for entry-level positions and prepare
students for post-secondary education, should
they choose that path.
All Career and Technical Educational
programs work together with the traditional
academic
programs
to
reach
student
achievement goals. All classes hold students to
high academic standards, including honors
courses that challenge students to perform at
the highest levels.
In the summer of 2008 and 2009, Project
Lead the Way (PLTW) for pre-engineering
students, a Career and Technical Education
program,
was
awarded
the
Education
Foundation of the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME) grant in the amount of $1,500
to sponsor one of two National Summer
Aerospace Institutes. This summer program
was held at Mitchell High School in School
District 11.
Early Childhood Office
719-328-3111
www.d11.org/studentservices/earlychildhood
The Early Childhood Office coordinates
programs and services for children birth to age
six. These include an infant-toddler center for
teen parents, child find assessments, District
11 preschool, coordination of programs with
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Community Partnership for Child Development,
and community preschool contracts.
Due to limited funding, preschool is
available only to District 11 residents
who qualify for the program. Parents
apply for the preschool through the
Early Childhood Office. Parents fill
out an intake packet for their child,
and office staff determine eligibility.
There
are
currently
preschools in 30 District 11
elementary buildings. These are
operated through a partnership
between District 11 and Community
Partnership for Child Development.
We also offer preschool through
nine contracted child care sites.
The Tesla Early Learning Center
operates for children birth to age three, to help
ensure teen parents can complete their high
school education by providing high quality care
to infants and toddlers.
The programs offer developmentally
appropriate curriculum, which includes handson activities designed to foster growth in all
areas of development.
High Schools
Mitchell High School
1205 Potter Dr. 80909
719-328-6600
www.d11.org/mitchell
Mitchell High School provides many educational opportunities for all students, from our Honors
Endorsement Program and SAIL+ to a variety of Career and Technical Education programs. Mitchell offers
courses in a certified automotive technology program, construction technology, Project Lead the Way
pre-engineering, Cisco networking, Smart Homes, business education, and consumer and family sciences.
Incoming freshmen can count on our staff to help them make a successful transition from middle school to high
school. Every freshman is part of Mitchell’s Millennium Academy. Millennium Academy classes focus on
building a strong foundation of academic skills in literacy, science, and math. The Millennium Academy also
focuses on skills necessary for success in the 21st Century, including communication, teamwork, problem
solving, and use of technology as a learning tool.
Mitchell’s award-winning Air Force JROTC program is the largest in the state of Colorado. Students are
strongly encouraged to participate in the JROTC to develop skills necessary for success in high school and
beyond.
For students eager to accelerate their learning, Mitchell provides a Saturday Academy held on Saturday
mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. throughout the school year. Students may volunteer to attend Saturday
Academy, or teachers may invite students in need of extended learning time.
Gifted and Talented Services
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2464
www.d11.org/gt
School District 11 offers comprehensive
K-12 Gifted and Talented (GT) services at all
district schools. The services that we provide
are different at every school and for each
student we serve. Students have access to
dedicated and highly trained gifted resource
teachers (GRTs) as well as to special programs
and advanced courses that challenge them.
In District 11
elementary
schools, GRTs
work
with
identified GT
students within
and outside
Mitchell High School’s Award-Winning JROTC Honor Guard
Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada Ave. 80903
719-328-5000
ww.d11.org/palmer
With a rich history of more than 135 years, Palmer’s diverse student body creates a community respectful of differences. At least 600 students choose to permit to our school yearly because of its reputation of
students from a variety of backgrounds working toward academic excellence. According to a May 2009 issue of
Newsweek, Palmer is ranked among the top 1,500 high schools in the United States as a result of “efforts to
get students to excel and prepare them for college.” The rating is based on the number of AP and/or IB tests
taken by seniors.
Our commitment to academic achievement and rigorous standards is evidenced by an International
Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) and the IB Diploma Program, the only one of its kind in District
11. We are focused on continued improvement in standardized test scores for the entire student body!
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Wasson High School
2115 Afton Way 80909
719-328-2000
www.d11.org/wasson
At Wasson our mission is to provide bold, innovative, and inspirational instruction. As an innovation
school, we strive to provide an enriched educational experience that helps students to soar to new heights in
their attainment of knowledge.
Wasson seeks to provide all students with a rigorous learning environment that is relevant to the world
of tomorrow. The Freshmen Academy will provide
incoming students with an opportunity to access a
general education curriculum while exploring potential
experiences in the arts, law/leadership, and science and
math academies.
Once admitted to one of the upper academies in
the arts, law/leadership, or science and math, students
will find themselves exposed to a curriculum geared toward acceleration, by working with members of the
community, service learning, and post secondary
pursuits. All of this while learning a greater appreciation
for the environment that we live in through our “green
instructional model.”
All curricular options at Wasson are aligned to
the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
system of instruction, which is based on the premise that
all students can succeed when provided with
appropriate academic and social support and
encouraged to seek enrichment opportunities.
With a renewed focus and emphasis on
Wasson’s rich tradition in football, basketball, track, and other co-curricular activities, students will have an
added avenue in which to display their knowledge and talent.
Simply stated, Wasson’s goal is to become Colorado Springs’ choice for academic performance, high
student achievement, and athletics. WE ARE WASSON!
Athletics
2020 Glenn Summer Rd. 80909
719-520-2690
www.d11.org/athletics
Athletic programs throughout
School District 11’s middle and
high schools promote an active
and healthy lifestyle through
individual and team goal setting,
leadership, sportsmanship, and
other valuable skills. District 11
offers a wide variety of activities at
the middle and high school levels. Each school
athletic program is guided and supported by the
District Athletics Department.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Interscholastic program
Season
Sport
Fall:
girls’ track, wrestling, football
Winter:
boys’ and girls’ basketball
Spring:
boys’ track and volleyball
Fees: Full fee—$50; reduced
lunch—$33; free lunch—$17.
There is a family maximum of
$200 for children at the same
school. No student is denied participation if the
fee creates a financial burden.
Club Program
In the spring, we offer club volleyball to
boys and girls who do not participate on the
interscholastic team. The
interscholastic and club
programs compete against
other District 11 schools,
although the teams have
optional games that may
be scheduled with out-of-district teams.
Intramural Program
Each middle school conducts an
intramural program that is free to the student
population. Each school site determines the
program activities, based upon student interest
and sponsor availability.
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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
District 11 high schools have a rich
tradition of outstanding athletic
programs. The high school
athletic program serves District
11’s five traditional schools, as
well as students from all over
Colorado Springs whose home
schools do not offer their sport
of interest. The high school
athletic program is made up of
23 sports, including cheerleading. The District
holds approximately 3,000 competitions yearly.
Fees: Full fee—$82; reduced lunch—
$55; free lunch—$27. There is a family
maximum fee of $250 for children at the same
school (excluding lacrosse, hockey, or golf). No
student is denied participation if the fee creates
a financial burden.
District 11 high schools participate in the
class 4A/5A Colorado Springs Metro League for
all sports, except football. In football, Doherty
and Palmer are in the competitive class 5A
Colorado Springs Metro League Conference.
Coronado, Mitchell, and Wasson are in the
class 3A Foothills and Plains Conference with
schools from Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Career and Technical Education
1115 N. El Paso St. 80903
719-520-2024
www.d11.org/instruction/cte
Career and Technical Education offers
students the opportunity to enrich their high
school experience with pathways in the areas
of
business
and
marketing,
industrial
technology, pre-engineering, teacher cadet,
ProStart (culinary), biomedical sciences, food
science nutrition, construction trades, interior
design, Cisco, and automotive technology.
Students are taught by educators who are
certified to instruct in the subject area in which
they are teaching and who have worked in the
field.
The Alternative Cooperative Education
(ACE) program is also offered through Career
and Technical Education. This program
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We have a program for your student.
CU Succeed Gold
Gifted and Talented Program
Coronado High School—328-3600
Coronado has entered into a unique
partnership with CU-Denver through a program
called CU Succeed Gold, which offers juniors
and seniors the opportunity to earn college
credit while still in high school. CU Succeed
Gold students are engaged in courses of the
same academic quality and rigor as those
taught at the University of Colorado at Denver
(UCD). Credits earned are regular UCD credits
recorded on an official transcript. Courses are
eligible for transfer to University of Colorado
campuses as well as to many other universities
and colleges.
District 11 offers comprehensive Gifted and
Talented (GT) services, K-12, at all district
schools. Fourth and fifth-grade gifted students have
the opportunity to participate in an advanced
academic magnet program entitled Student-Centered
Academic Lab (SAIL) at Fremont and Stratton
elementary schools. West Elementary School offers
a gifted magnet program, EAGLES, to its second
through fifth-grade students. A district charter
school, Academy for Advanced and Creative
Learning (AcademyACL) offers gifted curriculum for
grades K-8. At the middle school level, the SAIL
program is offered at Sabin and West. Gifted high
school students can choose to enroll in SAIL+ at
Mitchell High School, CU Gold at Coronado High
School, International Baccalaureate at Palmer High
School, and/or Advanced Placement courses offered
at all high schools.
Digital School
Digital School —328-3000
The Digital School is a credit recovery
program designed for District 11 students age
16-20. (Expelled students are not eligible for
registration.) The curriculum is computer-based
and aligned with state standards. Credit for the
courses completed through the Digital School is
transferred back to the student’s home school.
Gateway to Technology
and Project Lead the Way
Gateway to Technology is a projectbased, cutting-edge curriculum that is divided
into four units: Design and Modeling, The Magic
of Electrons, The Science of Technology, and
Automation and Robotics. Designed for all
students, the units address national standards
in math, science, and technology. One of the
goals of this program is to increase interest in
and awareness of technology and related
careers.
Project
Lead
the Way
and
the
Engineering Careers Pathway program form a
four-year sequence of courses which, when
combined with traditional mathematics and
science courses in high school, introduces
students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of
engineering prior to their entering a community
college or university. These programs are
offered at Holmes, North, and West middle
schools and Coronado, Doherty, and Mitchell
high schools.
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Public Montessori Program
Buena Vista Elementary School—328-4100
Buena Vista houses the only public
Montessori program in the Pikes Peak region.
Students learn in multi-age classrooms and
grow with the same teacher for three years.
Primary Montessori serves three– to five-yearold students, Lower Elementary Montessori
serves six– to nine-year-old students, and
Upper Elementary Montessori serves nine– to
twelve-year-old students.
Special Education—520-2148
District
11’s
well-trained
and
experienced Special Education educators and
facilitators work to provide sound academic
opportunities that facilitate our students’
physical, emotional, social, and vocational
potential at each of our buildings. It is our task
to provide demanding programs appropriate for
students of all levels of ability.
Tech Lab 2000
Jenkins Middle School—328-5300
Jenkins Middle School offers a strong
technology focus through Tech Lab 2000, an
integrated system of high tech furnishings,
equipment,
instructional
materials,
and
software. Students learn about electronics, 3-D
Home Architect, Legos, Strength Challenger
and Pneumatics, satellite and laser technology,
rocketry,
aerodynamics,
Computer
Aided
Design (CAD), and robotics, all of which
support higher level thinking and standards.
Alternative Schools and Programs
Achieve K-12
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3012
d11.org/achievek12
Achieve K12 is District 11's online school, offering standards-based curriculum in all subject areas
aligned with the district's pacing guides, along with special classes: art, music, and physical education.
Students are enrolled throughout the entire state of Colorado.
Achieve K12 is committed to academic excellence and rigor. The majority of the students’ work is done
online in a comprehensive curriculum that covers kindergarten through 12th grade. Fully accredited and
devoted District 11 teachers head every class and are available via phone, email, and Webchat to maintain
constant contact with students and parents. Achieve K12 is housed at the Irving Educational Center, where an
optional tutoring center is offered for students who wish to work directly with their teachers. Achieve K12 offers
students, who may have encountered obstacles in a ‘brick-and-mortar’ setting, the opportunity to become
successful and confident in an online setting.
Feel free to visit us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/AchieveK12Media.
Adult and Family Education
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3000
www.d11.org/dio/adult%5ffamily
Adult and Family Education provides instruction to adults and families in the El Paso County area in
Adult Basic Skills, GED Preparation, English as a Second Language, and Family Literacy. Both day and
evening classes are offered. Students must be 17 years of age to participate in programming.
Family Literacy
Family Literacy is based on the premise that parents are their children’s first and most important
teachers. Parents are empowered to achieve their own skills in programs created just for them. Parents and
children learn together, strengthening their bonds and creating a family that treasures education.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language provides academic, cultural, and life skills instruction to individuals who
have come to the United States from all over the world. In class, students practice listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and grammar skills.
GED Preparation and Adult Basic Education
GED Preparation/Adult Basic Education classes provide instruction for adults who want to earn their
high school equivalency diplomas by passing the GED exam. Students strengthen their skills in reading,
writing, math, social studies, and science.
For further information about programming, please call 719-328-3000.
The Bijou School
2904 W. Kiowa St. 80904
719-328-7900
www.d11.org/bijou
The Bijou School is an alternative high school (grades 9-12) specifically designed for students whose
learning is enhanced by non-traditional methods and settings. Bijou offers a primarily self-paced, rigorous
learning environment, which allows students to work at a pace that allows them be successful (grades 11 &
12). Younger students (grades 9 & 10) may be enrolled in courses with more of a traditional instructional
approach and structure.
Teachers and staff work with students to achieve necessary academic, social, and workplace competencies, using a variety of instructional and relational strategies and programs. Small classes allow staff and
students to share a unique connection that is enhanced by the school’s relaxed, safe environment. Scheduling
flexibility allows students to continue their education and work when that is a necessity in their lives.
Students are accepted from all districts on a continuing basis. Bijou is the school of choice for students
of all ability levels who may be dissatisfied with their current educational situation or who simply desire a more
personalized way of learning.
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Alternative Schools and Programs
We have a program for your student.
Digital School
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3012
www.d11.org/digitalstorefront
The Digital High School is an award-winning credit recovery program devoted to helping increase the
graduation rate throughout District 11. Students sixteen or older complete missing credits using our online
courseware. Students are able to work at their own pace, focusing on one class at a time, with certified
teachers on hand to offer instruction and assistance. All credits that students earn while at Digital are
transferred back to their home D11 high school, from where they will graduate.
The Digital labs are housed at the Irving Educational Center. Students enrolled full-time may come in to
either the morning or afternoon session; students dual enrolled with their home high school come in during the
evenings.
Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPTJzMDdnRc.
Springs Community Night School at Mitchell
1205 Potter Dr. 80909
719-328-6700
www.d11.org/scns
Springs Community Night School (SCNS) at
Mitchell is an innovative educational program for students
17 to 21 years old wanting to earn their high school
diploma in the afternoon/evening hours. Our mission is
to offer a safe, rigorous academic environment that
empowers students to be productive, successful, lifelong
learners through positive partnerships.
This unique program is designed so students take
only two to three classes at a time, with each class lasting
approximately 5 ½ weeks. This allows the student to
narrow their focus and concentrate on success. Students
attend class Monday-Thursday, with classes starting as
early at 1:30 p.m. and ending at 9:40 p.m. The curriculum
is delivered through traditional classroom instruction,
online classes, and through the Cooperative Education
(ACE/Work) curriculum. Students have the potential to
earn up to 21 credits in one school year.
Faculty and staff work closely with each student to
create academic schedules that not only meet the
required 46 credits needed for graduation, but also best
serve the student. Additional support is offered through
daily tutoring sessions and club type activities in the
student LIFE center. SCNS is committed to ensuring
students are prepared for whatever they choose to pursue
after earning their diploma.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) program
provides students the opportunity to take a
wide range of college-level courses while in
high school. AP students are taught by
specially trained faculty members who prepare
students for examinations that are developed
and scored by the College Board. Students in
AP classes participate in a rigorous curriculum
which prepares them for AP exams and
potential college credit. In addition, these
challenging
courses
provide
excellent
preparation for college itself. AP courses are
offered at Coronado, Doherty, Mitchell, Palmer,
and Wasson high schools.
Pre-Advanced Placement Program
Holmes Middle School—328-3800
The Pre-Advance Placement Program at
Holmes Middle School challenges students to
expand their knowledge and skills to the next
level. Students are engaged in active, highlevel learning that helps them to develop the
skills, habits of mind, and concepts they need
to succeed in high school AP coursework and,
ultimately, succeed at the college level.
Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID)
AVID prepares students in the academic
“middle” for four-year-college eligibility. It has a
proven track record of bringing out the best in
students and in closing the achievement gap.
Students learn organizational and study skills,
work on critical thinking and asking probing
questions, get academic help from peers, and
participate in enrichment and motivational
activities that make college seem attainable.
AVID students become academically successful
leaders and role models for other students.
AVID is offered at Homes Middle School and
Coronado, Doherty and Wasson high schools.
Russell Middle School—328-5200
Charles M. Russell Middle School of the
Performing Arts offers a rigorous academic
program along with a rich arts-infused middle
school learning experience designed to create
and feed a lifelong passion for learning and the
arts. The Russell facility features a fully
equipped dance studio, Yamaha piano lab, art
studio,
and other top-notch exploratory
classrooms.
Performing
arts
students
participate in two full productions each school
year as well as numerous other performance
and
travel
opportunities.
Beginning,
intermediate, and advanced classes are offered
in voice, drama, dance, piano, band, orchestra,
concert orchestra, visual arts, and forensics.
Wasson School of Innovation—328-2000
Wasson High School is a magnet school
for the arts that allows students to specialize in
instrumental music, theater, visual arts, dance,
vocal music, or video arts, depending on their
individual talents and interests. Due to
Wasson’s innovative and flexible schedule,
students are able to devote significantly more
time to their chosen field than in any other high
school in the region. All students must audition
to participate in this program.
Career and Technical Education 520-2024
Career and Technical Education offers
students the opportunity to enrich their high
school experience with classes in the areas of
Business and Marketing, Industrial Technology,
and Family and Consumer Sciences. The
Alternative
Cooperative
Education
(ACE)
program is also offered through Career and
Technical Education. This program prepares
young adults to be occupationally effective,
socially
responsible,
and
functionally
independent.
Fine and Performing Arts-Based Focus
Schools
Bristol Elementary School—328-4000
Bristol Elementary School offers the
Suzuki Violin Program in their traditional
elementary school program. Students receive
free instruction in the Suzuki Violin method
from a Suzuki-certified instructor. Students are
provided with violins for in-school use.
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District 11 welcomes ALL students!
Enrollment Information
Enrolling Your Child
New student registration for kindergarten through 12th grade takes place at your school. The District
11 website, www.d11.org/enrollment, has information about enrolling your student, and enrollment forms
that may be completed online, printed, and taken to the school. You may
also access “School Finder” on the website to determine your neighborhood
school, based upon your street address.
Only a parent or guardian may enroll a student in District 11. Along
with a completed enrollment form for each student, you will need to bring:
1. Verification of child’s birth date (birth certificate, passport, or military ID)
2. Immunization records
3. Proof of residency (current utility bill, lease, tax notice showing your
name and the property address)
4. If student is not living with both biological parents, a copy of legal paperwork (custody/ guardianship) may be necessary
5. If student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for special
education services, a copy of the current/latest plan
6. Name and address of student’s previous school to request academic
records
Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before October 1. Kindergarten roundup falls
during our choice window. Check www.d11.org for more information.
Transportation
About 25% of District 11 students receive transportation to and from school.
Eligibility for transportation services is based primarily on walking distance to school.
Parents are responsible for to and from school transportation when children attend a
non-neighborhood school under choice open enrollment. For additional information,
call 719-520-2940 or visit www.d11.org/transportation.
Preschool Registration
Due to limited funding, preschool is available only to District 11 residents
who qualify for the program. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by October 1. For
preschool information, or to apply, contact the Early Childhood Office at 719-3283111.
School Attendance Areas
Attendance areas for each elementary school, middle school, and high
school of the District are based on geography and how many students live in the
area. A student’s designated attendance area is based on the legal residence of his/
her parents/guardian.
A number of things are considered when school attendance areas and boundaries are created, including:
 Number of students in an area
 Capacities of the schools
 Class sizes
 Efficient use of transportation services
Each fall, the District reviews school enrollments and capacities and provides the Board of Education
with recommendations for boundary change considerations, possible capping of schools that are over
capacity, proposals for relocating programs, or other considerations for the subsequent school year. Any
changes approved by the Board of Education are made available to the public through the District website,
local news, and other communications.
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Alternative Schools and Programs
Tesla Educational Opportunity Center
2560 International Cir. 80910
719-520-2711
www.d11.org/tesla
Program for grades 9-12:
At Tesla, students are allowed to work at their own pace, as long as they earn the required number of
points each block. Smaller class size and a more individualized teaching approach create daily interaction
between our students and staff. Relationship-building opportunities between staff and students are enhanced
by our Advisory Program. This program ensures that the school and home are engaged in weekly
communication.
Daily attendance is a campus expectation. The opportunity to make up credits or accelerate academics
allows for graduation in a more timely fashion.
Program for grades 7-8:
Tesla Middle School’s smaller class size and a team approach provide a supportive educational
environment for students who struggle in a larger school setting. Our focus on the whole student means more
intervention for typical middle school issues, such as peer relations, conflict resolution, and anger management. Lack of traditional electives allows a focus on academic skill building, using specialized reading and
mathematics programs. Our Advisory Program ensures that the school and home are engaged in weekly
communication.
Home Education Support Program
1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915
719-328-3012
www.d11.org/schools/homeschool
Homeschool Support
For a list of resources and standards for families
wishing to homeschool their student, please refer to
www.d11.org/schools/homeschool. In addition to homeschooling information covering homeschooling basics,
the process of pulling a student from public school, and
homeschooling standards set by the state of Colorado,
this site also provides references to homeschooling
support groups and other resources offered around the
city, such as from the Pikes Peak Library District. Those
families wishing to file a notice of intent to homeschool
may contact Carol Tippie at the Irving Educational
Center (1702 N. Murray Blvd. 80915) at 328-3012 or
email her at tippice@d11.org.
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment allows homeschool students to
participate in District 11 public school programs on a
part-time basis. Families may choose to supplement
their home-schooling through their child’s attendance at
any District 11 school’s instructional program, such as
reading, math, art, music, or foreign language, with permission of the principal at the District 11 school. Visit
the website at www.d11.org/schools/homeschool to read
about Notice of Intent for truant students.
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Charter Schools
Choosing a District 11 School
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
2510 N. Chestnut St. 80907
719-434-6566
www.academyacl.org
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning specializes in gifted education for kindergarten
through eighth grade students. AcademyACL uses above grade-level content, universal themes, and
differentiated instruction for gifted learners. Students who find the most success with this program often have at
least one area of the ninetieth-plus percentile on standardized achievement scores. Families, students, and
teachers work together to set individual goals for each student’s advanced progress. Multi-age classrooms,
flexible skill groups for math and language arts, daily fitness time, and art, music/theater, and Spanish for every
student are important features of this program. Teachers use highly challenging, highly supportive teaching
methods with project-based and self-directed learning opportunities. Students have opportunities to explore
areas that are particularly interesting to them as they meet and exceed Colorado standards. AcademyACL
Lifeskills © curriculum teaches students to set personal growth goals every day that also support the unique
social-emotional needs of gifted students, such as working with perfectionism and organizing huge quests for
knowledge into manageable boundaries. As a free public charter school in District 11, AcademyACL does not
require a test score for admission. Families are invited to explore the website at www.academyacl.org, and
email office@academyacl.org or call 719-434-6566 to set up a tour.
CIVA: Character, Integrity, Vision, and the Arts
4635 Northpark Dr. 80918
719-633-1306
www.civacharterschool.org
CIVA is well known for its long standing and proud tradition of excellence in every aspect of student life.
CIVA has served the educative needs of the Pikes Peak region for 15 years.
If you are a student looking for a positive environment that will draw out your strengths to learn and
grow, you will love CIVA's culture. CIVA offers students the most dynamic peer culture in Colorado. The
students at CIVA are absolutely wonderful. They encourage one another to overcome perceived limitations so
they can excel in academics. They invite each other to play in sports and to be competitive, but to never lose
focus of the 'spirit of the game'. Artistically, our students excel on stage, in film, and in visual arts classrooms.
CIVA specializes in a pedagogical approach known as Quantum Learning. We are the only high school
in Colorado that implements Quantum Learning strategies throughout our program. This focus empowers
educators to create engaging, enjoyable, and successful learning – transforming their classrooms into
wonderful learning environments.
Our character development curriculum offers a profound and thoughtful learning experience, where
every student is encouraged to engage in challenges. Performing Arts, community service, music, technology,
competitive dance, speech, and choir are some of the engaging
learning opportunities we extend to our students to enliven and
develop their growing minds and character. Our athletic program
features volleyball, basketball, bowling, and ultimate Frisbee.
Community Prep School (grades 9-12)
332 E. Willamette Ave. 80903
719-227-8836
www.communityprepschool.org
Community Prep School (CPS) was chartered by District 11 in
1995. CPS specializes in serving students who, for a variety of reasons, have experienced significant difficulty
in traditional school settings. CPS’ program is designed to re-energize the educational experience for students.
Students progress at their own pace in a close-knit community that is both supportive and accountable. CPS
partners with over fifty community agencies to help meet a variety of needs for their students. Graduates
complete the CPS program with readiness to succeed in the workforce, post-secondary education options, and
citizenship expectations of the adult world. Learn more about Community Prep School at
www.communityprepschool.org.
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Getting Started
Choosing the best school for your child means matching your child’s needs and your expectations to
the choices available. District 11 suggests that parents explore their educational options.
Visit your neighborhood school.
 Parents are encouraged to start by visiting their neighborhood school to see if it meets their needs. Use
our School Finder to find your neighborhood school, www.d11.org/schoolfinder. For boundary information,
call 719-520-2943 or log on to www.d11.org/boundaries.
 Explore the choice process to attend a school other than your neighborhood school.
 Choose a focus school or an alternative education program.
 Parents who believe their child may qualify for the D-11 Gifted and Talented SAIL program at Fremont
and Stratton elementary schools should call 719-520-2464. Those interested in the International
Baccalaureate Program (IB) should, depending on the grade of their child, call Midland Elementary School
at 719-328-4500, North Middle School at 719-328-2427, or Palmer High School at 719-328-5073.
 School District 11 offers alternative education programs which include: Adult and Family Education, The
Bijou School, the Digital School, Achieve K12, night school at Doherty and Palmer high schools, and Tesla Educational Opportunity programs for high school and middle school students. Please contact the program offices directly for more information.
 Consider a charter school. Families interested in enrolling a child in an independently operated charter
school within District 11 should call 719-520-2389.
School Choice
The Board of Education recognizes that students may benefit from having a choice of schools to
attend that is not limited by school boundaries. As such, both in-District and out-of-District students may enroll
in programs or schools within District 11 on a space available basis.
To apply for admission to a school other than their neighborhood school, parents complete a Choice
Open Enrollment Form and submit the form to the school they wish to have their student attend. Annually,
the open enrollment window is November 1 through February 15 for the next school year. Schools may
accept applications after the open enrollment period on a space available basis.
Approved applications for choice open enrollment are valid up to the duration of the academic level
(elementary, middle, or high). Students must re-apply for choice open enrollment to attend a school other
than their designated attendance area school at the next academic level.
Board Policy JFBA/JFBB and accompanying regulations provide specific guidelines that all schools
follow in reviewing, approving or denying choice open enrollment applications. State law further defines that
applications may be denied only if (C.R.S. 22-36-101(3):
 There is a lack of space or teaching staff within a particular program or school requested.
 The school requested does not offer appropriate programs or is not structured or equipped with the
necessary facilities to meet special needs of the pupil.
 The pupil does not meet the established eligibility criteria for participation in a particular program,
including age requirements, course prerequisites, and required levels of performance.
 The student is currently expelled or has been expelled in the preceding 12 months, or has been expelled
as a habitually disruptive student or for a serious violation in a school building or on school property
necessitating mandatory expulsion.
District transportation is not provided for students attending a District 11 school under choice open
enrollment, unless required by law. Transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parent/
guardian.
Students granted open enrollment at the high school level have the same curricular and
extracurricular eligibility as all other students attending the school, subject to the rules and regulations of the
District, Colorado High School Activities Association and state law.
Choice Open Enrollment Forms, District policies, and frequently asked questions about choice open
enrollment are available on the District website: www.d11.org/choice .
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Quick Reference Phone Numbers
Information in Spanish …………. 719-520-2012
Para la información en espanol . 719-520-2012
Superintendent’s Office ………... 719-520-2001
Adult and Family Education …... 719-328-3000
Athletics …………………………... 719-520-2690
Automated Student Information.. 719-520-2300
Board of Education ……………… 719-520-2004
Boundary Information …………… 719-520-2943
Capital Plan Communication ….. 719-477-6006
Career and Technical Education. 719-520-2024
Channel 16 ……………………….. 719-520-2269
Charter Schools …………………. 719-520-2389
Communications and Community
Relations…………………………… 719-520-2005
Community Education Classes .. 719-520-2384
Corporate Partnerships ………… 719-520-2005
Digital School …………………….. 719-328-3000
Early Childhood Education Office . 719-328-3111
Enrollment and Registration …... 719-520-2297
Facility Rental ……………………. 719-520-2335
Free and Reduced Lunch ……... 719-520-2934
GrandFriends …………………….. 719-520-2311
Gifted and Talented …………….. 719-520-2464
Homeschool Office ……………… 719-328-3000
Human Resources ……………… 719-520-2169
Kindergarten Age Requirements. 719-520-2297
Media Relations ………………… 719-520-2005
School Meal Payment …………1-866-896-7594
Security …………………………… 719-520-2287
Special Education ……………….. 719-520-2148
Transportation …………………... 719-520-2940
Volunteer Services ……………… 719-520-2202
Weather Related School
Closing Information …………….. 719-520-2300
To locate your neighborhood schools, go to
www.d11.org/schoolfinder/.
Use NTouch
NTouch is a resource provided to help you find
answers to your questions about District 11
quickly and efficiently. NTouch also gives you
the opportunity to receive e-mail notifications
of school delays or closures and to receive an
electronic copy of a District 11 publication the
same day it is published. Find NTouch on our
home page at www.d11.org.
Special Programs
District 11 provides more choices for parents and students than any other school district in
Colorado Springs. District 11 is working to serve students with individualized programs designed
to meet their specific needs. The icons below represent these special programs. The schools that
offer specialized programs indicate which programs they offer with the appropriate icon(s).
Advanced Placement (AP)
Junior ROTC Navy
Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID)
Pre-Advanced Placement
Arts-Based Focus
CORE Knowledge
CU Succeed Gold
Exceptional Academic Gifted Learning
Experience Site (EAGLES)
Gateway to Technology/Project Lead the Way
Gifted and Talented SAIL Program
Hearing Impaired Hub
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Junior ROTC Air Force
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Public Montessori
Suzuki Violin Program
Tech Lab 2000
Title VIII Indian Education 2000
Uniforms Required
Charter Schools
Globe Charter School (grades K-6)
3302 Alpine Pl. 80909
719-630-0577
www.globecharter.org
Established in 1995, GLOBE Charter School was a pioneer in becoming one of the first charter schools
in Colorado Springs to explore a different approach to traditional education. Our history is rich, and our future is
strong. We believe that all of our students will become successful, contributing members of the global
community of the 21st Century.
As a kindergarten-sixth grade school, we provide hands-on, differentiated, and experiential opportunities to inspire and motivate learning. Our teachers are dedicated and passionate about delivering high quality
instruction to ensure that our students acquire the essential academic and life skills to succeed in their
personal and professional lives. We are committed to small class sizes in order to support our individual
learners’ emotional and academic needs.
We are committed to excellence and strive to instill a sense of responsibility, awareness, and respect
for others through an interdisciplinary educational program that celebrates diversity, fosters a caring
community, and allows our students to connect with the world. We believe service learning is a teaching and
learning strategy that enriches the learning experience while strengthening communities locally and globally.
Life Skills Center of Colorado Springs (ages 16-21)
1810 Eastlake Blvd. 80910
719-471-0684
www.wediducan.com
Life Skills is a high school designed for students who have difficulty fitting into the traditional high school
setting. Students may choose to attend classes from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our self-paced curriculum utilizes computer-based and small-group instruction, aligned with Colorado State
Standards and meets District 11 standards. Students also attend classes that teach life skills. We require all
students to complete a minimum of 150 work/volunteer hours, in addition to our Employability Skills class, in
order to graduate. We find this makes our students more employable and better prepared for the workplace.
Our on-site employability specialist helps our students with job searches, internships, volunteer opportunities,
colleges and trade schools, assists with application for financial aid, and future planning. Our family advocate
makes home visits, addresses social and behavioral issues that exist both in and outside of school, and assists
students in utilizing community resources. In addition, we have special education and ELL (English Language
Learners) services. Our student-teacher ratio is low, to ensure more individualized help. If you are interested in
our program, please contact our enrollment specialist to start your path to a brighter future today. Remember
“We did, you can!”
Roosevelt-Edison Academy Charter School
205 S. Byron Dr. 80910
719-637-0311
www.d11.org/schools/roos_ed.htm
The Edison model demonstrates and teaches students Edison Core
Values, which include integrity, wisdom, justice, hope, responsibility,
compassion, respect, and courage. Our students experience a rich,
academically focused environment that embraces these core values every
day. Students who attend Roosevelt-Edison are enriched through a longer
school year calendar and a longer school day; this provides our students 90minute literacy blocks. Our staff uses research to design curriculum that
cultivates the mind and prepares students for educational and daily
opportunities. “Specials” classes offer daily instruction in art, music, science,
physical education, and technology. After-school activities/clubs offer students
dynamic and engaging opportunities that help build self-confidence and raise
achievement. Student uniforms create a consistent and safe climate that provides
structure while enhancing the academic environment. Bilingual students progress
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and learn through the three-year English as a Second Language, academically integrated program. Parents
may participate in weekly evening classes to enhance and practice their use of the English language.
Parent and community involvement is a crucial part of the Edison model. We encourage active
participation in our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and parent accountability committee meetings. We
also encourage volunteering during the school day.
STAR Academy
2620 Airport Rd. 80910
719-637-6554
Table of Contents
Quick Reference Phone Numbers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Special Programs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Choosing a District 11 School ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Registration Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Programs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-13
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
www.staracademycolorado.org
STAR Academy’s approach to improving student learning includes extending the school day by a halfhour and a longer school year. Research shows that many students need additional time to master academic
skills and knowledge. Each day, students who attend STAR Academy receive 120 minutes of language arts, 90
minutes of Real Math, 60 minutes of science, 30 minutes of art, Spanish, and physical education twice a week,
and 90 minutes of Paragon Instruction, which integrates humanities and social studies curricula. Through
content-rich, hands-on learning, Paragon looks to the past to prepare students for the future, providing
students with a solid understanding of history by exploring the literary, artistic, mathematical, scientific, social,
political, and philosophical ideas that have culminated in our contemporary cultural climate. By studying these
concepts, students will cultivate a multicultural perspective and global awareness.
STAR is committed to retaining star teachers and talented leaders. Our qualified, experienced teachers
have a strong commitment to instilling a love of learning in our students. Our teachers are lifelong learners,
who keep abreast of current research and educational strategies. Our teachers are provided with 15-20 days of
professional development each year; twice the number in most public schools.
STAR Academy provides an emotionally safe learning environment. Effective instruction requires an
orderly environment focused on learning. STAR believes that parents play an important role in supporting their
children in their academic endeavors. We are committed to providing students with a sense of belonging and a
feeling of significance so that they feel safe to learn, grow, and strive for excellence.
STAR Academy believes that a close connection between home and school is crucial to student
performance. STAR compels parents to be actively engaged in their children’s education. Every child needs
stability, continuity, and a champion who believes in his or her human potential. Our teachers conduct regular
goal-setting conferences with individual children and their parents to ensure each student’s success.
Audubon …………………………………………………………………... 14
Bates …………………………………………………………………………. 14
Bristol ……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Buena Vista ……………………………………………………………….. 15
Carver ……………………………………………………………………….. 15
Chipeta ……………………………………………………………………… 15
Columbia …………………………………………………………………… 16
Edison ……………………………………………………………………….. 16
Freedom ……………………………………………………………………. 16
Fremont ……………………………………………………………………. 17
Grant ………………………………………………………………………… 17
Henry ………………………………………………………………………… 17
Howbert ……………………………………………………………………. 18
Hunt ………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Jackson ……………………………………………………………………… 18
Keller ………………………………………………………………………… 19
King …………………………………………………………………………… 19
Lincoln ………………………………………………………………………. 19
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Galileo ….………………………………………………………..….……... 26
Holmes …………………………………………………………...………... 26
Jenkins ………………………………………………………………………. 27
Mann ………………………………………………………………………... 27
North ………………………………………………………………………… 28
Russell ………………………………………………………………………. 28
Sabin …………………………………………………………………………. 29
Swigert ……………………………………………………………………... 29
West …………………………………………………………………………. 29
Madison ……………………………………………………………………. 20
Martinez ……………………………………………………………………. 20
McAuliffe ………………………………………………………………….. 20
Midland …………………………………………………………………….. 21
Monroe ……………………………………………………………………… 21
Penrose …………………………………………………………………….. 21
Queen Palmer …………………………………………………………… 22
Rogers ………………………………………………………………………. 22
Rudy ……………………………………………………………………….…. 22
Scott ………………………………………………………………………….. 23
Steele ……………………………………………………………………….. 23
Stratton …………………………………………………………………….. 23
Taylor ……………………………………………………………………….. 24
Trailblazer …………………………………………………………………. 24
Twain ………………………………………………………………………… 25
West …………………………………………………………………………. 25
Wilson ………………………………………………………………………. 25
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Achieve K-12 ………………………………………………………..……. 33
Adult & Family Education ..…………………………………….. … 33
The Bijou School …………………………………………………........ 33
Digital School ……………………..…………………………………….. 34
Springs Community Night School at Mitchell ….…………. 34
Tesla Educational Opportunity Center ……………………….. 35
CHARTER SCHOOLS
AcademyACL …..…………………………………………………………. 36
CIVA ………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Community Prep ……………………………………………………….. 36
GLOBE …………………………………………………………………. …... 37
HIGH SCHOOLS
Life Skills …………………………………………………………………... 37
Coronado ………………………………………………………………….. 30 Roosevelt-Edison ………………………………………………………. 37
Doherty …………………………………………………………………….. 30 STAR ………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Mitchell …………………………………………………………………….. 31
OTHER
Palmer ………………………………………………………………………. 31
Wasson ……………………………………………………………………... 32 Home Education Support Program …………………………….. 35
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School District 11: Providing excellent, distinctive educational experiences that
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equip students for success today and in the future.
A Note From
Dr. Nicholas M. Gledich
District 11 Superintendent
Dear Friends and Neighbors of School District 11,
As the Superintendent of Schools for School District 11, I am excited about
the great things happening in our District, the direction we are taking,
and all of the outstanding programs we offer. Everyone involved in our
district, from students and staff to administrators and the Board of
Education, is excited about all the positive academic success taking place in our schools and the
direction in which we are moving.
The mission of Colorado Springs School District 11 is to provide excellent, distinctive
educational experiences that equip students for success today and in the future, and our vision
is to prepare students for a world yet to be imagined. Our district is utilizing its strengths to
get the work done and done right by providing top quality instruction.
Technology, media, and globalization mean a world changing at an unprecedented pace –
and in ways it never has before. Vast amounts of information are rapidly and readily
available; automation and digitization are increasing; global mobility and competition are on
the rise; social, political, and economic landscapes are shifting dramatically. Tomorrow is an
era of new industries and a more demanding workplace; in fact, when our current school-age
children move into the workforce, many will enter jobs yet to be established or even envisioned.
District 11 must meet the demands of today and foresee the demands of the future. Not
only does our children’s potential depend on it; the well-being and viability of our city – our
entire community, in fact – hinge on our ability to do so.
We are committed to the “graduate;” this means that the march of a graduate across the
stage is the moment of real reward for us all. We shake the hand of every graduate because we
feel confident that we are delivering on our mission. District 11 is preparing all students to
ACHIEVE by helping them become Academically prepared, Culturally competent, a Highfunctioning team member, an Innovative thinker and problem-solver, an Effective user of
technology, a Vital participant in civic responsibility, and an Effective communicator.
School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, and protected activity. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned
protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination
compliance/grievance coordinator.
The District 11 NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR has been designated to coordinate compliance with: 1) Equal Pay Act of 1963, 2) Civil Rights Act of 1964,
as Amended, 3) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 4) Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, 5) Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 6)
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, 7) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and 8) School District 11 Board of Education Policy AC, Nondiscrimination/Equal
Opportunity.
DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN
El Distrito Escolar 11 está comprometido a llevar una política de No Discriminación en relación a discapacidad, raza, credo, color, sexo, orientación sexual, estado
transgénico, identidad de género, expresión de género, nación de origen, religión, ancestros, edad y actividades protegidas. Cualquier acoso/discriminación de estudiantes
y/o de empleados, basado en las áreas antes mencionadas no será tolerado y deberá de ser llevado a la atención del director de la escuela, de un administrador o supervisor
del D11 o del coordinador de quejas y conformidad con la No Discriminación.
EL COORDINADOR DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA NO DISCRIMINACION del Distrito 11 ha sido designado para coordinar conformidad con: 1) El Acto de Paga Equitativa de
1963, 2) El Acto de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, tal y como se ha corregido 3) El Acto de Discriminación en el Empleo por Edad de 1967, 4) Titulo IX- Acto de Enmiendas en
la Educación de 1972, 5) Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, 6) Acto de la Discriminación por Embarazo de 1978, 7) Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades
de 1990 y 8) Política AC del Consejo Educativo del Distrito Escolar 11, No-Discriminación/Igualdad de Oportunidad.
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Colorado Springs School District 11:
Every student prepared for a world yet to be imagined.
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Colorado Springs School District 11 Administration Building
1115 N. El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-520-2000
The world is changing. Meet the future.