Family Life Counseling, P.C.
Alternative Schools
Accelerated Schools
(“Computer Intensive” Education; K-12 and adult.
Accelerated computer instruction; accelerated reading;
accelerated ACT, SAT, GRE preparation; free diagnostic testing & evaluation;
motivation counseling)
2160 S. Cook St.
Denver, CO 80120
303-758-2003
Voice mail: 303-313-1563
Fax: 303-757-4336
www.acceleratedschools.org
Aurora Public Schools
(Administration: 303-344-8060; www.aps.k12.co.us)
Alternative Center MS/HS
(Expelled students and transitioning Sp Ed students)
11351 Montview Blvd
Aurora, CO 80010
303-344-8060 x 28150
Night Academy
(Designed to improve student performance in areas of attendance, grades & discipline)
(At Rangeview HS)
17599 E. Iliff Ave.
Aurora, CO 80013
303-695-6848
www.aps.k12.co.us/rangeview
Options School
(home school)
11351 Montview Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80010 303 340-0666 Tom Synnott,
Principal of the Options School
Pickens Tech
(Vo-Tech. Take classes in conjunction with home high school)
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
303-344-4910
www.pickenstech.org
"Transforming Lives"
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
(serves Aurora, Denver, Cherry Creek, Douglas, and Littleton districts K-12;
no expulsion program; conduct “learning expeditions” rather than sitting in a classroom)
1700 S. Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-2076
Fax: 303-757-7442
www.rmsel.org
SWAP
(School to Work Alliance Program,
ages 16-25 with mid/moderate disabilities, offers job placement, training, education,
follow-up services. Free services to all ages)
1498 Laredo St.
Aurora, CO 80011
Contact: Brenda Shepherd 303-344-4910 x27957
William Smith Alternative HS
(Small, “regular” HS; for those who struggled in a traditional school setting;
Young parenting program & Child care center for teen parents in Aurora Public Schools)
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
303-364-8715
Cherry Creek School District
www.ccsd.k12.co.us
“I” Team Program
(Cherry Creek Schools; each site serves its home high school.
Special Ed: LD, ED, etc. Ages sixteen and up;
HS students who are not succeeding in a traditional setting)
The Cottage (Cherry Creek HS) The Estate (Smoky Hill HS)
6444 E. Floyd Ave. 4360 S. Pitkin St.
Denver, CO 80222 Aurora, CO 80015
720-554-3175 720-886-5850
The Manor (Overland HS) The Outback (Eaglecrest HS)
1820 S. Joliet St. 5436 S. Riviera Wy.
Aurora, CO 80012 Aurora, CO 80015
720-747-2955 720-886-1240
The Ranch (Grandview HS)
7250 S. Gartrell Rd.
Aurora, CO 80016
720-886-6880
Cherry Creek Academy (K-8 Charter school, academic rigor)
6260 S Dayton St.
Englewood, CO 80111
303-779-8988
www.cherrycreekacademy.org/
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Cherry Creek CARE Program
(7-8, for students who didn’t academically succeed in a traditional setting)
14076 E. Briarwood Ave.
Centennial, CO 80112
720-886-7200
www.prep.ccsd.k12.co.us
Cherry Creek Challenge School
(K-8 magnet school for “academically advanced, motivated, and/or gifted students”)
9659 E. Mississippi Ave.
Denver, CO 80247
720-747-2100
www.chal.ccsd.k12.co.us
Cherry Creek PREP Alternative HS
(11-12, for students who didn’t academically succeed in a traditional setting)
14076 E. Briarwood Ave.
Centennial, CO 80112
720-886-7200
www.prep.ccsd.k12.co.us
Career & Technical Education
(Provides college credit while in HS)
9150 E. Union Ave.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
720-554-4553
Glendale Educational Center
4500 E. Kentucky Ave.
Glendale, CO 80246
720-554-3190
Joliet Center
(Special Ed students with a primary social/emotional disorder)
1855 S. Joliet St.
Aurora, CO 80012
720-747-2900
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
(Serves Aurora, Denver, Cherry Creek, Douglas, and Littleton districts K-12;
no expulsion program; conduct “learning expeditions” rather than sitting in a classroom)
1700 S. Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-2076
Fax: 303-757-7442
www.rmsel.org
Englewood Public Schools
Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School
(Englewood Public Schools; information packet in binder)
2323 W. Baker St.
Englewood, CO 80110
303-934-5786
Fax: 303-934-9183
www.englewood.k12.co.us/schools/cfahs/index.html
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Colorado State High School
(Located in Denver and near Colorado Springs;
has day program and home study program for gifted/talented,
at-risk, drop-out, or expelled students and also has Spanish-speaking program)
331 14th Street, Suite #216
Denver, CO 80202
303-825-1820
303-825-1837
Fax: 303-825-1841
www.coloradostatehigh.com
Douglas County School District
www.dcsdk12.org
Daniel C. Oakes Alternative High School
(D.C. Oakes; at-risk youth who are in danger of not completing HS)
961 S. Plum Creek Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-387-0650
DC Support Program
(Highly structured 10 week program for expelled or at-risk students.
Parent participation mandatory, UAs, anger management, etc.)
11722 N. Dransfeldt Rd.
Parker, CO 80134-9007
303-387-0700
Eagle Academy
(11-12, night school held at Highlands Ranch HS 4-9 p.m.;
must be sixteen to attend and must be employed; need at least 10 credits from previous school)
9375 South Cresthill Lane
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
303-387-2700
Fax: 303-683-1503
Plum Creek Academy
(Emotionally disturbed youth only; serves as a transition from RTC
or hospital to regular school setting; also serves as site for Douglas Works Options)
8236 W. Carder Ct.
Littleton, CO 80125
303-387-6075
Renaissance Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound Magnet School (K-8)
16700 Keystone Blvd.
Parker, CO 80134
303-387-8000
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
(Serves Aurora, Denver, Cherry Creek, Douglas, and Littleton districts K-12;
no expulsion program; conduct “learning expeditions” rather than sitting in a classroom)
1700 S. Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-2076
Fax: 303-757-7442
www.rmsel.org
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Eagle Rock School
(Ages 15-17; those who struggled in a traditional school setting)
Mailing address: Address:
P.O. Box 1770 2750 Notaiah Rd.
Estes Park, CO 80517-1770 Estes Park, CO 80517
970-586-0600
Fax: 970-586-4805
www.eaglerockschool.org
Emily Griffith Adult High School
(GED, ESL, Second Chance High School; age 17 & over,
away from home school for at least 4 months, adult setting, morning and evening classes)
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4764 or 303-423-4757
www.eghs.dpsk12.org
Humanex Academy
(7-12, private day school, serve ADD, ADHD, LD students)
2700 S. Zuni St.
Englewood, CO 80110
303-783-0137
Fax: 303-783-9159
haacademy@humanexedu.org
Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Academy (K-8 Charter School, academic rigor, uniforms)
1200 W. Mineral Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-798-5252
http://www.littletonacademy.net
Littleton Preparatory (K-8 Charter School, academic rigor)
5151 S. Federal
Littleton, CO 80123
303-734-1995
http://www.littletonprep.org
Options Alternative High School
(10th-12th grade, teen parenting program, child care on-site,
at-risk youth who struggled with traditional school setting,
earn academic credits towards graduation requirements of their home high school
and graduate with a diploma from their home school)
6558 S. Acoma St.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-347-3580
Fax: 303-347-3590
http://www.options.littletonpublicschools.net
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Pathways Alternative Program
(8th & 9th grade, always a waiting list,
no behavior issues, community service, experiential learning)
1907 W. Powers Ave
Littleton, CO 80120
303-347-4980
http://www.pathways.littletonpublicschools.net
The Redirection Center
(6th-12th grade, expelled or at-risk students with behavior issues.
Offers behavior management,
personal discovery, and academic core classes.
Community learning, parent involvement. Online evening program for grades 10-12.
Must be referred through district office.
Personal Education Plan designed.
Individual and family counseling and family workshops mandatory)
303-347-3388
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
(Serves Aurora, Denver, Cherry Creek, Douglas, and Littleton districts K-12;
no expulsion program; conduct “learning expeditions” rather than sitting in a classroom)
1700 S. Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-2076
Fax: 303-757-7442
http://www.rmsel.org
McClain Community School
(Those who struggle in traditional school settings)
13600 W. 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-982-7460
Warren Technical Training Center
(Earn college credit while in HS)
13300 W. 2 Place
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-982-8600
http://www.warrentech.org
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