Mission and Belief Statement

Mission Statement

The mission of Mapleton Public Schools, a diverse and innovative learning community deeply rooted in its history and passionately committed to the uniqueness and potential of all students, is to guarantee that each student achieves his or her dreams and contributes enthusiastically to his or her community and world, through an educational system characterized by:

  • An unyielding commitment to academic excellence;
  • An enticing menu of learning opportunities that allows students to pursue their interests and gifts;
  • A commitment that no obstacle shall impede a student's success;
  • An environment of integrity, encouragement, and caring;
  • A comprehensive community working collectively to ensure the success of each child.

Belief Statement

WE BELIEVE THAT:

  • It is the nature of all people to learn
  • All people are entitled to respect
  • All people determine their future by the choices they make
  • All people have equal worth
  • The greater good is the responsibility of each individual
  • Everyone deserves unlimited opportunity to maximize his or her unique abilities
  • Learning always leads to opportunity
  • Honest communication is the essence of community
  • Integrity is the basis of trust
  • People thrive in a caring environment
  • Success requires constant improvement
  • The children of today are the hope of tomorrow
  • Growth requires risk
  • All people deserve a fair return on their investment of effort, time, and resources

Strategic Planning

  • We will not engage in anything that does not directly support our pre K-12 educational program and the mission that drives it.
  • We will not allow our educational philosophy and practice to be compromised by external factors or forces.
  • We will zealously guard our local autonomy.
  • We will always expect the best of everyone.
  • We will always honor the dignity of each person.
  • We will responsibly administer all resources of the District.

Objectives

  • One hundred percent of Mapleton students will meet or exceed established expectations on any assessment approved by the district.
  • One hundred percent of our students will experience success in the pursuit of their personal goals during and beyond their years in Mapleton Public Schools.
  • All students will possess the character and personal attributes necessary to be responsibly contributing citizens.

Strategies

  • We will ensure the personal and academic achievement of all students.
  • We will ensure all staff is exceptional, caring, and capable of meeting our mission and objectives.
  • We will ensure all students possess the character and personal attributes necessary to realize their personal goals and potential.
  • We will ensure motivating, supportive, and safe learning environments for all students.
  • We will establish and maintain effective internal and external communication.
  • We will obtain and make maximum use of community support and involvement.
  • We will enhance and align facilities to fulfill the mission of Mapleton Public Schools.
  • We will create and maintain an exemplary image of Mapleton Public Schools both internally and externally.

 

Upcoming Events

August 10 – Board Meeting 6 p.m. Administration Building

August 18 – First Day of School

Because Mapleton supports a system of small-by-design schools, not all schools begin on the same day. Please consult your child’s school calendar to confirm your child’s first day of school.

August 24 – Board Meeting 6 p.m. Administration Building

School Registration Dates
Welby Montessori (PreK-6)
Aug. 9th - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Adventure Elementary (K-6)
Aug. 9th & 10th - 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Explore Elementary (K-6)
Aug. 9th - 17th (excluding the 12th ) - 8-11 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m.
Aug. 12th - 4-6 p.m.

Achieve Academy (K-8)
Aug. 5th - Noon-7 p.m.
Aug 6th - 9-3 p.m.

Clayton Partnership (K-8)
Aug 5th - 1-7 p.m.
Aug 6th - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Valley View (K-8)
Aug. 9th - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug 10th - 1-7 p.m.

Meadow Community School (K-8)
Aug. 10th - 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Aug. 11th - 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 16th - 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Monterey Community School (K-8)
Aug. 4th 8 a.m.- noon
Aug 5th 1-3:30 p.m.

York International (K-12)
Aug. 3rd - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Aug 4th - 3-7 p.m.

Global Leadership Academy (K-12)
Aug 9th - Noon -4 p.m.
Aug. 10th - 8 a.m.-noon

MESA (7-12)
Aug. 4th (7th-8th grade) - 3:30 - 8 p.m.
Aug. 5th (9th-12th grade) - 3:30 - 8 p.m.

Mapleton Early College (9-12)
Aug. 12th & 13th - By appointment

Skyview Academy
Aug. 5th - 9-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 10th - 1-8 p.m.

North Valley School for Young Adults
Information Session - Aug. 3rd 4-6 p.m.
Aug 9th 2-4 p.m.
Aug 10th 2-4 p.m.
Registration Aug. 2nd Noon-2
Aug 3rd 2-4 p.m.
Aug 9th & 10th 4-6 p.m.

Please check your student(s) individual school calendar for the first day of school.

Summer hours for the Administration Building will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mapleton Public Schools (District 1) • 591 E. 80th Ave. • Denver, CO 80229 • Phone: 303-853-1000 • Fax: 303-853-1087
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