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First “Early Education Scoop” Draws Big Crowd

First “Early Education Scoop” Draws Big Crowd

Posted on 09. Nov, 2010 by .

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Thursday night’s DPS Early Education Scoop pulled in about 150 parents who wanted answers to the mystifying process of applying to ECE programs and elementary schools in Denver.  Several representatives from DPS were on hand to answer the most pressing questions.  A common thread was the confusing choice process and priority of getting in to [...]

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School Scoop: Carson Elementary

School Scoop: Carson Elementary

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by .

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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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DPS Highly Gifted & Talented and Advanced K. Deadlines…

DPS Highly Gifted & Talented and Advanced K. Deadlines…

Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by .

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If you’re like many of us, the deadlines and application process for the various facets of the DPS system can be confusing.  Let this be your reminder that the Denver Public Schools Highly Gifted & Talented nomination deadline (2010/2011 school year) is November 2, 2009. The deadline for applications for the Advanced Kindergarten program is [...]

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Testing: Who Needs It?

Testing: Who Needs It?

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by .

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Testing, Who Needs It? We all like to think, or hope, our kids are pretty darn smart.  We throw them praises for counting to 100, for remembering and retaining things that happened years ago, for reading “the cat chased the rat”, or for constructing a complicated Lego contraption.   We are told they’re bright by their [...]

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School Scoop: Teller Elementary

School Scoop: Teller Elementary

Posted on 14. May, 2009 by .

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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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