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Planning for middle school for your child is a very exciting time! As a Greater Park Hill/Stapleton resident, your student is part of the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Middle School Shared Boundary and has the unique opportunity to select from one of five school options for 6th grade. There are many factors to consider as you select from the various school options, and Denver Public Schools is committed to serving as your partner in this important journey.

As a resident of the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Middle School Shared Boundary, your child is guaranteed a place at one of these five middle schools for the 2015-16 school year:

› Denver Discovery School (6th – 7th grade for the 2015-16 school year, 6th – 8th grade at full capacity)

› DSST: Conservatory Green (6th – 7th grade for the 2015-16 school year, 6th – 8th grade at full capacity)

› DSST: Stapleton Middle School (6th – 8th grade)

› McAuliffe International School (6th – 8th grade)

› William “Bill” Roberts (ECE – 8th grade)

To help you make your decision for next year, enclosed in this packet you will find:

› A summary overview of all schools in the shared boundary

› An overview of middle school transportation within the shared boundary

› A Frequently Asked Questions sheet to answer common questions

› The SchoolChoice form where you identify your student’s top five school preferences for 2015-16

› Information on how to complete the SchoolChoice form online

In order to be considered in the first round of the DPS SchoolChoice process, your completed SchoolChoice Form must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. Notification of 2015-16 school year assignment and/or waitlist information will be sent by March 13, 2015.

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If you have any questions during the SchoolChoice process, please contact Choice and Enrollment Services:

Far Northeast Enrollment Center

Evie Dennis Campus 4800 Telluride St. Building 5, Room 144 Denver, CO 80249

(720) 423-7627 http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org [email protected]

We are all DPS

Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Middle School Shared Boundary Enrollment Packet 2015–16

Frequently asked questions

Where will my child go to school next year (2015-16)? What options does he/she have?

For students living within the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Shared Boundary (GPHS), there are five schools serving 6th through 8th grade. Your child is guaranteed a spot at one of the five schools: Denver Discovery School, DSST: Conservatory Green, DSST: Stapleton Middle School, McAuliffe International School or William “Bill” Roberts.

Families who reside in the GPHS Shared Boundary should complete and submit a DPS SchoolChoice form by 4 p.m. on January 30, 2015. On this form, you may rate all five of the GPHS Shared Boundary schools and/or any DPS school, including those in other regions. Based on the school preferences you indicate on this form, your child will be awarded a seat at his/her highest-preference school with space availability.

How can I get a spot in our preferred school?

It is very important to think about what program(s) you want for your child and indicate your true preference(s) on the SchoolChoice Form. This will give you the best chance to get the program you desire. Your completed SchoolChoice form must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on January 30, 2015. Paper forms are available in this packet, at all DPS schools and can also be downloaded at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org. The paper form can be returned to any DPS school or DPS Enrollment Center. When submitted, please be sure to get a date-stamped copy of your form.

The online SchoolChoice form will be available through a DPS Parent Portal Account. To create a Parent Portal account or obtain more details, please visit https://myportal.dpsk12.org.

When and how will I be notified of my child’s school enrollment for the 2015-16 school year?

Notification of 2015-16 school year assignment and/or waitlist information will be sent in early March 2015. If your child is not enrolled at your first-preference school, he/she will be waitlisted at any school that was ranked higher than the school of enrollment.

What if my child does not get his/her first-preference school?

If your child is enrolled at a school other than the one you have indicated as your first preference school, his/her name will be placed on a waitlist for that school, as well as any others ranked higher than the school assigned. When and if space becomes available, the school will contact you to see if you would like to accept a seat in their program. This may happen at any time between March and December 2015.

How will my child get to school next year?

Please see the following page detailing transportation.

What if I do not submit a SchoolChoice form for my student?

Any GPHS resident with an incoming 6th-grader who does not submit a form (paper or online) by 4 p.m. on January 30, 2015 will be assigned to a school by DPS Choice and Enrollment Services. Students will be enrolled at one of the five GPHS boundary schools based on space availability.

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Transportation

How Transportation Will Work:

› Transportation will be provided in accordance to district policy EEAA.

› Students must live within the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton shared boundary and attend a middle school option within that boundary.

› Students who reside more than 2.5 miles from their school of attendance will access transportation at their closest middle school within the shared boundary or, potentially, a community-based stop.

› Students who live less than 2.5 miles from their school of attendance within the shared boundary will not be provided transportation.

› Students who do not reside in Greater Park Hill/Stapleton, but wish to utilize transportation, may apply for a transportation exception that is approved based on current bus stop and space availability.

This is applicable to all DPS students who are entering grades 6, 7 or 8 and attending the following schools within the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Middle School shared boundary:

› Denver Discovery School

› DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School

› DSST: Stapleton Middle School

› McAuliffe International School

› William “Bill” Roberts ECE-8

Please Note: DPS Transportation will determine the need for additional community-based bus stops. If additional stops are needed, details will be communicated online at http://transportation.dpsk12.org, in the Parent Portal and in letters mailed home in spring 2015.

Other Helpful Information:

Nearly all families in the shared boundary are within 2.5 miles of pick-up locations.

+Pass: Discover More Opportunities Knowing when and where a student gets on and off the school bus is important. With +Pass, the DPS student ridership system that became available in 2013, schools and parents now have easy, real-time access to this information. Parents can call contact their student’s school, or access ridership information via the Parent Portal. All transportation-eligible students in DPS who ride a yellow school bus are expected to use their +Pass. For more information, contact your school or visit http://transportation.dpsk12.org.

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Overview of School Performance Framework (SPF)

On the following pages you will find detailed information about Greater Park Hill/Stapleton Shared Boundary schools. This information includes the School Performance Framework rating, which evaluates how well schools support student achievement in five categories: the school’s academic proficiency; academic growth rate; student engagement; parent satisfaction and enrollment rates. Based on the percentage of points scored on all five indicators, schools receive one of the following ratings and will be indicated by the graphic below:

DISTINguIShED: 80-100%

MEETS ExpECTaTIONS: 51-79%

aCCREDITED ON WaTCh: 40-50%

aCCREDITED ON pRIORITy WaTCh: 34-39%

aCCREDITED ON pROBaTION: 0-33%

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In addition to the overall SPF rating, which is outlined above, schools also receive a growth rating for “Student Academic Growth” (described below):

ExCEEDS: 80-100%

MEETS: 51-79% appROaChINg: 34-50% DOES NOT MEET: 0-33%

› STuDENT aCaDEMIC gROWTh

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DISTINGUISHED » 85 %

MEETS » 56 %


Denver Discovery School

We value every child’s unique talents through a high level of rigorous experiences grounded in Common Core State Standards and purposeful and relevant learning to foster the values of perseverance and intellectual curiosity necessary to meet 21st-century academic and social demands. Through a unique integration of rigorous college-preparatory classes, service to community and a project-based inquiry approach, our school develops informed, articulate, compassionate and proactive individuals of strong character.

pROgRaMS:

PE • Visual Arts • Orchestra • Guitar • Chrome Book for Every Student

Morning Meeting • Advisory • Project-Based Learning

Service Learning • Spanish • Pre-Collegiate Program • Singapore Math

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

SChOOl pERFORMaNCE FRaMEWORk RaTINg:

SChOOl OFFERINgS:

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principal: kristen atwood Contact: (720) 424-4791 http:/denverdiscoveryschool.dpsk12.org 3480 Syracuse St., 2nd Floor

grades Served: 6 to 7 Estimated Enrollment: 110

learn More Tours: Tuesdays, 8:45-9:30 a.m.

Stapleton-area Elementary School Shared Boundary Enrollment Packet 2015–16

THIS SCHOOL IS NOT RATED

Standard transportation

After-school programming

Breakfast served daily

Lunch served daily

English Language Acquisition services

Student Schedule*: 8 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.

Uniform: White/light blue/navy button-down or polo shirt, khaki/navy/black dress bottoms Please contact school for full uniform policy.

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*Subject to Change


DSST: Conservatory Green

DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. DSST creates a powerful learning community for sixth- through 12th-graders, centered on six core key values. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree. Each DSST school is innovative and gives students a broad academic foundation that they can apply to the community and world around them in meaningful ways.

pROgRaMS:

PE • Music • Performing Arts • Science Focus • Technology Focus

SChOOl pERFORMaNCE FRaMEWORk RaTINg:

SChOOl OFFERINgS:

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principal: John Clark Contact: (303) 802-4120 http://dsstpublicschools.org 8499 E. Stoll place

grades Served: 6 to 7 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 140

please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

learn More Open houses: 1/7, 1/21, 6-7 p.m.


THIS SCHOOL IS NOT RATED



Lunch served daily


Student Schedule*: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Uniform: Grey school-issued polo, black dress pants or khaki/ navy blue bottoms, black/brown belt, black/brown dress shoes Please contact school for full uniform policy.

*Subject to Change


DSST: Stapleton Middle School

DSST Public Schools is dedicated to transforming urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century. DSST’s goal is to provide a diverse student body with an outstanding secondary liberal-arts education with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. By emphasizing a shared commitment to academic excellence, we ensure our students will be proficient on state standards in math, science, reading, and writing. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100% of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree.

pROgRaMS:

Engineering Emphasis Through a Partnership with University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science and Lockheed Martin

Spanish • Future Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

The College First Program (ASCENT) • Tutoring • Technology Focus

MI-Aut Center-Based Program for Grades 6-7 • Science Focus • PE

SChOOl pERFORMaNCE FRaMEWORk RaTINgS:

› OvERall › STuDENT aCaDEMIC gROWTh

SChOOl OFFERINgS:

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principal: Jessica heesacker Contact: (303) 320-5570 www.dsstpublicschools.org 2000 valentia St.

grades Served: 6 to 8 Charter School Estimated Enrollment: 440

please contact the school for additional enrollment steps.

learn More Open houses: 1/7, 1/14, 6-7 p.m.


DISTINGUISHED » 95% EXCEEDS » 95%




Lunch served daily



Uniform: Red polo, khaki/black bottoms, black/brown shoes Please contact school for full uniform policy.

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*Subject to Change


McAuliffe International School

McAuliffe International School is an International Baccalaureate candidate middle school in the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton area of Denver. The school provides a structured and intentional learning environment where all students are able to excel in academics, personal conduct and service to community. McAuliffe offers a rigorous and holistic education via elective coursework in world languages, engineering/technology, physical education, and the visual and performing arts, in addition to the core content areas of math, language arts, social studies, and science. McAuliffe provides students the opportunity to participate in a full array of extracurricular activities and athletics.

pROgRaMS:

PE • Band • Choir • Drama • Engineering • Orchestra • Singapore Math

Technology • Visual Arts • French • Spanish • Advanced Mandarin

Honors Courses • International Baccalaureate

Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology CTE Program • Tutoring



SChOOl OFFERINgS:

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principal: kurt Dennis Contact: (720) 424-1540 http://mcauliffe.dpsk12.org 2540 holly St.

grades Served: 6 to 8 Innovation School Estimated Enrollment: 720

learn More Tours: Thursdays Sign up at http://mcauliffe.dpsk12.org


DISTINGUISHED » 83% MEETS » 75%


Before-school programming



Lunch served daily



Uniform: Red/black/gray school-issued top, black/khaki/beige bottoms Please contact school for full uniform policy.

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William Roberts

William (Bill) Roberts serves students in Early Childhood Education (ECE) through eighth grade with a rigorous academic curriculum. Bill Roberts is a creative, safe and dynamic community of learners that nurtures and educates the whole child. Our staff, in partnership with our supportive parents, provides students with challenging and innovative learning opportunities through exploring the arts, educating for character, and fostering critical thinking – all essential for success in our changing world. Middle school students benefit from a tightly knit community of critical thinkers where students feel valued and are held to high academic and social expectations, preparing them for the future. This contributes to Bill Roberts’ ranking among the highest achieving DPS middle schools for academic growth.

pROgRaMS:

Preschool (ECE) • Full-Day Kindergarten • Advanced Kindergarten • PE • Art

Drama • Music • Spanish • Technology • Service Learning Projects

Field Experiences for Grades 6-8 • Kaleidoscope Corner

AN Center-Based Program for Intermediate Grades



SChOOl OFFERINgS:

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principal: patricia lea Contact: (720) 424-2640 http://billroberts.dpsk12.org 2100 akron Way

grades Served: ECE to 8 Magnet School for advanced kindergarten Estimated Enrollment: 801

To enroll in advanced kindergarten, students must have submitted an advanced kindergarten application by October 3, 2014 and participate in the assessment process to determine eligibility. please contact the gifted and Talented Department for more information.

learn More Contact: Main Office, (720) 424-2640


MEETS EXPECTATIONS » 76% MEETS » 76%


Before-school programming



Lunch served daily


Student Schedule*: Mon. – Thurs., 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Fri., 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Uniform: White/gray/navy/maroon top and black/gray/blue bottom Please contact school for full uniform policy.

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