Tag Archives: denver schools
School Scoop: Carson Elementary
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by JM.
School: Carson Elementary Website: http://carson.dpsk12.org Type: Public – DPS Tours: Tours are scheduled beginning October and are usually listed on the front page of the school Website. Call the main office to schedule. Main Phone: (303) 355-7316 Principal: Tamara Acevedo Location: 5420 E. 1st Avenue, Denver, CO, 80220 – Crestmoor neighborhood Hours: 8:55 AM-3:45 PM [...]
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Gearing Up for Fall
Posted on 03. Sep, 2009 by admin.
It’s that time of year again folks! Many of you will be starting your school search soon. You may be asking yourself all sorts of questions, in particular, where do I begin? You want the SCOOP? You got it. Below are some of our first posts (many of which were buried in past archives) that [...]
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The Future of Denver Public Schools: An Interview With Michael Vaughn, DPS Chief Communications Officer
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by JM.
Three months ago, Michael Vaughn came to Denver Public Schools from Chicago, the third largest public school system in the country, where he held the position of Director of Communications. As the new Chief Communications Officer for DPS, Vaughn works directly with Superintendent Tom Boasberg on efforts across the board. One of the primary goals they’re focusing on is the progress of student success within DPS and minimizing the achievement gap between Denver and the rest of Colorado. Vaughn is charged with effectively communicating this progress to the public. We were afforded an opportunity to sit down with him and discuss the future of DPS from an inside view.
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Will Stapleton Residents Get Their Answers?
Posted on 07. Aug, 2009 by JM.
Will Stapleton Residents Get Their Answers? While at first it might seem that the utopian land of Stapleton isn’t all it was marketed to be, there is no doubt that the community will demand a solution. Due to lack of funding, dwindling home purchases in the area and the threat of overcrowded schools, Stapleton is [...]
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Options for Kindergarten – Part One: Full Day vs. Half Day
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by KB.
After doing a little research for this post, I couldn’t help but take a walk down memory lane. Granted, it was MANY moons ago when I was in Kindergarten but some parts of it I can vividly remember like getting on the yellow school bus and making the trek to the Hansen School only to [...]
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School Scoop: The Logan School
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by JM.
School: THE LOGAN SCHOOL for CREATIVE LEARNING Website: http://www.theloganschool.org/ Main Phone: 303-340-2444 Type: Private accredited member of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools Tuition: Tuition for 2009/2010 school year is $14,090 per student. Need-based scholarships are available. Tours: Parent information sessions and tours take place beginning in October through the middle of December. Call or email Rachel [...]
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School Scoop: Teller Elementary
Posted on 14. May, 2009 by JM.
School: TELLER ELEMENTARY Website: http://teller.dpsk12.org/ Type: Public-DPS Tours: Every Thursday at 11:00 am beginning in November through April. Call to schedule to make sure there will be a tour. Main Phone: (303) 333-4285 Principal: Jennifer Barton Location: 1150 Garfield Street, Denver, CO 80206 – Congress Park Neighborhood Hours: 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM Grades: ECE-5, Full Day Kindergarten [...]
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