Tag Archives: DPS
DPS New Start Date…Set Your Calendar!
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by KB.
DPS recently announced a later start date to the school year. Next year, DPS will start school on August 27th and the students last day of school will be June 4, 2013. Parents were up in arms last year when children were diagnosed with heat-related illnesses at the start of the school year. The majority [...]
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SCHOOL SCOOP: COLE ARTS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by KB.
School: Cole Arts and Science Academy Website: http://www.coleacademydenver.org/ Type: Public-DPS Innovation School Enrollment: 635 students Tours: Call school to make an appointment Main Phone: 720.423.9120 Principal: Julie Murgel (2 vice principals and a principal intern) Location: 3240 Humboldt Street, Denver 80205 (Cole and Whittier neighborhood) Hours: ECE 8:30 am-3:30 pm; K-5th 8:15 am- 3:45 pm; Middle [...]
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Did Your School Make The Grade?
Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by KB.
At times, it’s very confusing when looking at data regarding public schools in Colorado. Recently, a new website was unveiled to help bring some clarity to this task. This new system has taken all of the data collected by the Colorado Department of Education and translated it into a simpler language, a letter grade. The [...]
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Upcoming Parent Information Sessions Re: The New SchoolChoice Process
Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by KB.
The impending first round of school choice is fast approaching. If you are feeling a bit stressed about the new enrollment process or have questions now is the time to seek some clarity. Be sure to attend one of the two information sessions being offered by Get Smart Schools to get the answers you need before [...]
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DPS–A Quest to Change the Image of Middle School
Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by KB.
This recent article from the Denver Post highlights the different middle school programs across the city and the push by DPS to market and recruit families to learn further about their middle school options. Although our blog focuses on elementary schools in the Denver area, I thought parents would appreciate this article. When discussing schools [...]
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New DPS SchoolChoice Enrollment
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by KB.
The new enrollment program for DPS seems to be the talk of the town. I am curious to see how this new system will roll out. Parents are looking forward to an easier and streamlined application. While there are many changes that happen year to year regarding schools within a district, it’ll be reassuring to [...]
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Packages
Posted on 20. Nov, 2011 by KB.
Packages: NEW!! “Get the Scoop” Consult This one on one (video or in person) consult is designed for parents of Denver Public School elementary students who seek clarity on the new Denver Public School enrollment program. This package with Kerri Barclay, ScoopToo blog expert, includes advising families in learning more about their educational options within [...]
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Getting the Word Out–Why School Communication is Important
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by KB.
Last spring, I had the opportunity to tour a charter school in Aurora. Annette Sloan, The Director of Communications, led the tour. After speaking with Annette regarding the role she has at the school, I couldn’t help but wonder how great it would be if every school could have a communications person on site. Communication [...]
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Upcoming DPS Expos–Don’t Miss Out!
Posted on 07. Nov, 2011 by KB.
For all of you choicing in to a school in January 2012, please read the below information to learn where and when the upcoming DPS regional expos will take place. These expos provide an opportunity for parents to meet representatives from individual schools (elementary and secondary schools) within the varying Denver neighborhoods to gain a better [...]
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Interview With a Parent Series No. 9
Posted on 19. Oct, 2011 by KB.
Interview Series-No. 9 Parent-This parent transitioned her child from a high achieving DPS school to a faith-based school. Q. Describe your transitional experience or scenario. A. We were very concerned about the impact of moving our child into a new environment after spending two years at our old school. We weighed the “pros” and “cons” [...]
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