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WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ZONE 2017-18

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

CENTRAL ENROLLMENT CENTER

3131 Eliot St. Denver, CO 80211

PHONE: 720-423-3493

WEB: schoolchoice.dpsk12.org

EMAIL: [email protected]

Greetings DPS family! Planning for your student’s middle school years can be an exciting time, and this guide is designed to assist you as you weigh your options for next year and beyond.

DPS believes all students should have the same access to quality schools, regardless of their background or where they live in Denver. You may select any school in the district when completing the SchoolChoice form.

However, as a resident of the West Middle School Enrollment Zone, your child is guaranteed a place at one of the following schools for the 2017-18 school year:

› COMPASS ACADEMY (6 to 8)

› DSST: COLLEGE VIEW (6 to 8)

› KEPNER BEACON (6 to 7)

› KEPNER MIDDLE SCHOOL (8)

› KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ACADEMY (5 to 8)

› KUNSMILLER CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY (K to 12) Requires additional qualification steps, please contact school for details.

› STRIVE PREP – KEPNER (6 to 7)

› STRIVE PREP – WESTWOOD (6 to 8)

› WEST EARLY COLLEGE (6 to 12)

› WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (6 to 12)

There are many factors to consider as you research school options, including academic programs, extracurricular activities, transportation and school culture. Regardless of the path you choose, Denver Public Schools is committed to serving as your partner in this important journey.

Look inside for overviews of all the schools in the West Middle School Enrollment Zone, as well as other information to help you make your decision for next year.

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 Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. Notification of 2017-18 school year assignment and/or waitlist information will be delivered to families no later than mid-March 2017.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ZONE

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Saturday, Jan. 21, 201710 a.m. to noon

KEPNER CAMPUS911 S. Hazel Court

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What options does my student have for next year (2017-18)?Students living within the West Denver Middle School Enrollment Zone are guaranteed a spot at one of the following schools: Compass Academy, DSST: College View, Kepner Beacon, Kepner Middle School (8th), KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (additional qualification steps necessary, please contact school for details), STRIVE Prep – Kepner, STRIVE Prep – Westwood, West Early College and West Leadership Academy.

Families who reside in the West Denver Middle School Enrollment Zone should complete and submit a DPS SchoolChoice form anytime between Jan. 5, 2017 and 4 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2017. On this form, you may rate your top five preferences within the West Denver Enrollment Zone 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 or her highest-preference school with space availability.

How do I submit the SchoolChoice form?Families are encouraged to submit the SchoolChoice form online through a DPS Parent Portal account. Submitting online will save families time and they will find out their school assignment sooner. To create a Parent Portal account or for more information, visit myportal.dpsk12.org.

If you are unable to apply online, paper forms will be available at all DPS schools and can also be downloaded at schoolchoice.dpsk12.org. Your completed SchoolChoice form must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2017. 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.

When will I be notified of my child’s school enrollment for the 2017-18 school year?Notification of 2017-18 school year assignment and/or waitlist information will be delivered to families no later than mid-March 2017.

What if my child does not get his or 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 or 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.

What if I do not submit a SchoolChoice form for my student?Any West Denver Enrollment Zone resident with an incoming sixth-grader who does not submit a form – paper or online – by 4 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2017 will remain unassigned until the Office of Choice and Enrollment Services is able to connect with the student’s family.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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TRANSPORTATION

WEB: transportation.dpsk12.orgPHONE: 720-423-4600

Transportation Services’ mission is to provide safe, efficient and effective service that is valued and useful to our customers. We will exceed the expectations in order to provide education access to our students, fostering an environment where Every Child Succeeds. Safety is our No. 1 priority. Our service offerings reflect the district’s priorities, and are designed to meet the needs of DPS’ unique school models and programs in an equitable manner.

Transportation will be provided in accordance to District Policy EEAA. Students who reside and attend school in the West Zone, and live more than 2.5 miles from their school, will receive transportation through the Enrollment Zone Transportation Service to the following schools:

› Compass Academy

› DSST: College View

› Kepner Beacon

› Kepner Middle School

› KIPP: Sunshine Peak Academy

Please Note: Transportation-eligible students attending Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy will receive standard bus route services.

The complete transportation system, including pick-up and drop-off times and locations are designed based upon the following considerations:

› Supporting families in attending their school of choice

› School bell times

› Pick-ups at each middle school and the number of students traveling to

each destination school.

› Special education students’ pick-up and drop-off needs

› Traffic patterns

› Consistency with districtwide transportation policies

Bus stop information will be available to families via the Parent Portal and the school office beginning in late summer. Details will also be sent to families via the transportation yearly mailer that is sent to families in late July/early August.

Transportation.dpsk12.orgThe Transportation Services website is the go-to source for the most up-to-date information. Families and students can find information on services offered by school, routing information, Bus Bulletin, +Pass, who to contact and more.

BUS BULLETIN

Bus Bulletin is our web-based notification program for families of transportation- eligible students.

+PASS

The +Pass is a card that the student scans when entering or exiting the school bus.

EXCEPTION REQUEST PROCESS

Students who are not eligible for transportation may apply for a transportation exception by completing the online form via the Parent Portal.

› STRIVE Prep – Kepner

› STRIVE Prep – Westwood

› West Early College

› West Leadership Academy

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WEB: spf.dpsk12.org EMAIL: [email protected]

Denver Public Schools uses the School Performance Framework (SPF), which is considered a report card for individual schools. This tool helps provide valuable information to schools and parents on areas where a school is strong and where it needs improvement.

How are schools rated?The SPF uses a color-coded system to show at a glance how a school is performing, both overall and in student academic growth.

OVERALL RATING

DISTINGUISHED: 80 to 100%MEETS EXPECTATIONS: 51 to 79%ACCREDITED ON WATCH: 40 to 50%ACCREDITED ON PRIORITY WATCH: 34 to 39%ACCREDITED ON PROBATION: 0 to 33%

GROWTH RATING

EXCEEDS: 80 TO 100%MEETS: 51 TO 79%APPROACHING: 34 TO 50%DOES NOT MEET: 0 TO 33%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

2016 SPF RATINGSSPF ratings for each school are depicted in this packet using the graphic shown below. The top portion of the graphic refers to a school’s “Overall” rating; the bottom portion refers to “Student Academic Growth.” Please keep in mind that SPF is just one factor in deciding which school is best for your student.

What does SPF measure?

When considering how a school is serving its students, DPS looks at six different areas: student achievement (status), student progress over time (growth), parent and student engagement and satisfaction, equity, postsecondary readiness (status), and postsecondary readiness (growth).

70% GROWTH > Meets

62% OVERALL > Meets

Southwest Express

Afterschool programming

Breakfast served daily

Lunch served daily

Uniform: school-issued top English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: 8 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. *Subject to change

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COMPASS ACADEMYCompass Academy will enable its students to realize their unique talents while mastering core academic skills. In addition, students will develop social-emotional strengths as well as learner and leader competencies that are required for success in the 21st century. Compass Academy will deploy a team of diverse City Year/AmeriCorps members, combined with advances in the learning sciences, to create a personalized learning environment where all members of the school community passionately pursue deeper learning.

PROGRAMS:PE • Art • Technology • Daily Spanish Literacy For All Students • Concurrent Enrollment • JROTC • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center • Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) • City Year Learner and Leader Programming

2016 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RATINGS:

SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Marcia Fulton

720-424-0096www.compassacademy.org2285 S. Federal Blvd.

Charter School

GRADES SERVED: 6 to 8ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT: 230

30% GROWTH > Does not meet

32% OVERALL > Probation

Southwest Express


Lunch served daily

Uniform: school logo polo; uniform pant/skirt

English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Subject to change

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DSST: COLLEGE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLDSST 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. At the heart of our strong community focus are our six core values: responsibility, respect, doing your best, integrity, curiosity and courage. DSST also creates a supportive academic program where we prepare 100 percent of our students to earn acceptance into the college of their choice and gain the necessary skills to successfully earn a college degree.

PROGRAMS:PE • Music • Performing Arts • Tutoring • Science Focus • Technology Focus • Energy Emphasis Through a Partnership With Colorado School of Mines


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Erin Dillon and Jacquelyn Seigle

303-524-6320dsstpublicschools.org3111 W. Dartmouth Ave.

Charter School


66% GROWTH > Meets

67% OVERALL > Meets

Southwest Express


Lunch served daily

Uniform: navy blue polo; khaki bottom

English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: M-Th 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., F 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Subject to change

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KEPNER BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOLKepner Beacon Middle School is committed to the high achievement and growth of every student, providing a college-preparatory program that sets high expectations and requires critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. KBMS brings together our diverse community and prepares students with the knowledge and 21st-century leadership skills necessary for college and career success. We focus on the “Blended Learning” model, which enhances student understanding by combining traditional face-to-face instructional methods with technology-based instruction, applications and assessments. This also engages today’s digital-age students while expanding teachers’ abilities to adjust curriculum and support individual learning needs.

PROGRAMS:PE • Blended Learning • Music/Band • Visual Arts • Technology • Student Leadership • Academic Supports: Math, Reading and Writing • Spanish • Tutoring • MI and MI-Sev

Center-Based Program (6)


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Alex Magaña

720-424-0027beaconnetworkschools.org/kbms911 S. Hazel Court


No SPF Rating

No SPF Rating

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KEPNER MIDDLE SCHOOLKepner Middle School offers Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) to help Spanish-speaking students learn English while gaining an understanding of the conceptual ideas needed to succeed in core subjects. Our goal is to make learning fun and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations. Teachers build strong relationships with students and families and value working together to achieve academic success.

PROGRAMS:PE • Music • Spirit Squad • Student Government • Colorado Uplift • Saturday School • Real Madrid Soccer • Honors Courses • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center • MI and MI-Sev Center-Based Programs


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Elza Guajardo

720-424-0000kepner.dpsk12.org911 S. Hazel Court

GRADES SERVED: 8ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT: 125

Southwest Express


Lunch served daily

Uniform: school-issued logo top

English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. *Subject to change



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KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ACADEMYKIPP Sunshine Peak Academy’s mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character traits necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. At KIPP, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college. KIPP middle school begins in fifth grade.

PROGRAMS:PE • Computer Arts and Sciences • Tutoring


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Kristie Servis

303-623-5772kippcolorado.org375 S. Tejon St.

Charter School


70% GROWTH > Meets

75% OVERALL > Meets

Southwest Express



Lunch served daily

Uniform: school-issued polo; black or khaki bottom English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: M, T, Th, F 7:25 a.m. to 4:25 p.m., W 7:25 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. *Subject to change

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57% GROWTH > Meets

53% OVERALL > Meets

KUNSMILLER CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMYKunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is a magnet school designed to prepare students in kindergarten through 12th grade for creative and artistic careers while also providing a rigorous college-prep education. All students explore theater arts, 2- and 3-D visual arts, media arts, instrumental and vocal music and dance. Students entering at the middle school level select arts studies they are passionate about and that will lead to career-path studies in high school.

PROGRAMS:Full-Day Kindergarten • Full-Day Kindergarten in Spanish • PE • Art • Reggio Emilia Kindergarten • Spanish • AP Courses • Honors Courses • Opportunities for Artistic Internships and Mentorships • Arts Focus • Concurrent Enrollment • DPS CareerConnect Programs: Theater Technologies, Visual and Design Art, Project Lead the Way Computer Science (Middle School) • ASCENT • Credit Recovery • Tutoring • School-Based Health Center • Fine Arts • Performing Arts


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Peter Castillo

720-424-0200kcaa.dpsk12.org2250 S. Quitman Way

Magnet School

GRADES SERVED: K to 12ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT: 1,015

Standard



Lunch served daily

Uniform: no uniform required English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: 8:35 a.m. to 3:49 p.m. *Subject to change

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STRIVE PREP – KEPNERSTRIVE Prep – Kepner will meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. Scholars will enjoy a love of learning and increase their knowledge in an engaging and joyful environment. Our intensive curriculum will focus on skill development including critical-thinking skills, especially in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Scholars will spend extended class time in literacy and mathematics and will be assigned regular homework to ensure skill development and content mastery. All students will wear a simple uniform to ensure respect for self and others and diminish social stress.

PROGRAMS:PE • Annual College Visits • Student Leadership • Extended School Year •Extended School Day • Extra Class Time in Reading • Tutoring • Classes for English Language Development • Dual-Language (English and Spanish) Option for History, Science, Writing and Math • College Prep • School-Based Health Center


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Katie Ryan

720-485-6394striveprep.org911 S. Hazel Court

Charter School


No SPF Rating

No SPF Rating

Southwest Express



Lunch served daily

Uniform: school-issued polo; khaki or jean bottom English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: M-Th 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. *Subject to change

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STRIVE PREP – WESTWOODSTRIVE Prep – Westwood and our dedicated teachers and leaders are excited to share who we are within the network of STRIVE Preparatory Schools. Every day, our schools open the doors to prepare students for academic success from kindergarten through college, with an excellent public education of high standards, structure and accountability. Our vision is to make a college-preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, not the exception. We opened in southwest Denver believing that all students deserve access to a free, high-quality college-preparatory education. We meet scholars right where they are, challenging, encouraging and supporting them with tools and resources to push them beyond the limits of their previous achievements. We work hard to make good on two promises to families: 1) We’ll keep your child safe, and 2) We’ll prepare your child for the opportunities and challenges of college.

PROGRAMS:PE • Visual Arts • Character Education • Student Council • Annual College Visits • Annual Eighth-Grade Experiential Learning Trip • Extended School Year • Extended School Day • Tutoring • College Prep • Extra Class Time in Reading, Writing and Math


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Kathleen Esparza

303-962-9880striveprep.org3201 W. Arizona Ave.

Charter School


52% GROWTH > Meets

57% OVERALL > Meets

Southwest Express



Lunch served daily

Uniform: school-issued polo; khaki or jean bottom English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: M-Th 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. *Subject to change

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WEST EARLY COLLEGEWest Early College is a public school offering middle and high school students experiential learning opportunities in the classroom and through off-campus learning opportunities designed to prepare them for college and a career. Students will be exposed to health and technology pathways and will be given multiple opportunities to explore with these pathways throughout their middle and high school experience. Students will have the opportunity to earn up to two years of free college credit prior to graduation.

PROGRAMS:PE • Music • Band • Choir • Digital Art • Lifetime Sports • ASCENT • Weightlifting • Swimming • Career-Intensive Experience • Future Center • Engagement Center • JROTC • Credit Recovery • Spanish • Tutoring • Honors Courses • Concurrent Enrollment • Daily College-Prep Advisory and In-Depth College and Career Exposure • DPS CareerConnect Programs: ACE, Information Technology/Computer Science, Biomedical Science and Project Lead the Way Computer Science (Middle School) • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • School-Based Health Center • AN Center-Based Programs


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Ana Mendoza

720-423-5300westgenacademy.org951 Elati St.

Innovation School




Southwest Express



Lunch served daily

Uniform: school-issued top (colors vary by the grade) English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: M, W-F 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., T 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. *Subject to change

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WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMYWest Leadership Academy is a public school designed to promote academic excellence leading directly to college and career readiness. As a College Board School, West Leadership Academy empowers students with a rigorous education that promotes leadership and academic skills to compete in the 21st-century global market. Our goal is for all students to graduate and succeed in postsecondary education.

PROGRAMS:PE • Advisory Program to Support Academics • Impact360 • Tutoring • College Board Programs and Services • Arts Focus • Future Center • JROTC • College Credit through AP Courses and Concurrent Enrollment • College Visits • Focus on Global Citizenship, Integrity, Leadership and Scholarship • ASCENT • CMP for Middle School Math • Colorado Uplift • SpringBoard for HS Literacy • Spanish • Heritage Spanish • Honors Courses • YESS Mentoring • DPS CareerConnect Programs: ACE and Computer Science and Robotics • Pre-Collegiate Program • Engagement Center • School-Based Health Center • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Credit Recovery • MI Center-Based Programs


SCHOOL OFFERINGS:

PRINCIPAL: Teresa Klava

720-423-5460westleadershipacademy.dpsk12.org951 Elati St.

Innovation School


45% GROWTH > Approaching

43% OVERALL > Watch

Southwest Express



Lunch served daily

Uniform: school-issued top (colors vary by grade level) English Language Acquisition services Student schedule*: M, W-F 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., T 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. *Subject to change

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WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL ZONE MAP

Kepner Campus:Kepner Beacon (6-7)

STRIVE Prep - Kepner (6-7)Kepner Legacy (8)

KIPP Sunshine Peak

STRIVE Prep - West wood

Lincoln Campus:Compass Academy

DSST: College View(Serves West Zone)

Kunsmiller(Serves both zones)

West Campus:West Early College West Leadership

Kunsmiller Creative Arts

AcademyServes both the

Southwest Denver Middle School Zone and the West Denver Middle

School Zone.

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WEST/SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL ZONE MAP

Kepner Campus:Kepner Beacon (6-7)

STRIVE Prep - Kepner (6-7)Kepner Legacy (8)

KIPP Sunshine Peak

STRIVE Prep - Westwood

Lincoln Campus:Compass Academy

DSST: College View(Serves West Zone)

Kunsmiller(Serves both zones)

West Campus:West Early College West Leadership

STRIVE Prep - Federal

Henry Campus:Henry World (8)Bear Valley (6-7)

DSST: Henry (6-7)

Kunsmiller Creative Arts

AcademyServes both the

Southwest Denver Middle School Zone and the West Denver Middle

School Zone.

West Denver Middle School Zone

Southwest Denver Middle School Zone

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