Adventure Elementary at Western Hills (K-6)

"Discover the Basics"

Adventure Elementary School is an inclusive community of ambitious scholars dedicated exploratory learning. With dolphins as their mascot, students at Adventure Elementary follow OCEAN behavior standards - cOurage, Compassion, Excellence, Accountability and iNtegrity. Students spend much of their time engaged in learning expeditions: in-depth studies of relevant and current social and scientific topics. Students use fieldwork and service learning projects to actively engage in their education. To foster a culture of respect and high standards, character development is intentionally taught and modeled at all grade levels. Students are encouraged to become an avid contributor to their community through a system characterized by high expectations for all with a focus on constant improvement. Students are exposed to rigorous academic experiences that inspire them to consider multiple perspectives, think critically, and demonstrate real understanding. Students at Adventure Elementary celebrate each other's achievements at Caring Crew assemblies hosted by the Student Council. Awards are presented to outstanding staff members and students. At Adventure, a student's work focuses on craftsmanship. Portfolios are created throughout the school year so students can learn the values of assessment, feedback and revision.

Adventure Elementary is characterized by:

  • Strong emphasis on development of reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Hands-on learning experiences through real world expeditions.
  • A sense of adventure, ethic of service and personal responsibility, and shared commitment to high quality work.
  • A disciplined school environment emphasizing personal responsibility.
  • Integrated, project-based instruction.
  • In-depth exploration and learning.
Adventure Elementary

Adventure Elementary at Western Hills

School Address: (Map)
7700 Delta Street
Denver, CO 80221

Phone: (303) 853-1410
Fax: (303) 853-1456

School Hours:
7:45 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
AM Kinder 7:45 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
MELC at Adventure 7:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. (Full Day Only)

School Specs:
Kindergarten - 6th grade

General Information:
Director
Erica Branscum
branscume@mapleton.us

School Secretary
Maria Calderon
calderonm@mapleton.us



District 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.

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