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Big Picture Model

The Big Picture model compels students to experience a college-preparatory environment balancing classes, seminars, independent learning, and real-world learning through professional internships and access to college courses. 

Big Picture College and Career Academy (9-12)

7350 N. Broadway, Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80221 | 303.853.1690

Mapleton Early College High School (9-12) 

8980 York St., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1960

Community Schools

Community schools focus on partnerships between school and community resources, using an integrated focus on academics, youth development, family support, health and social services, and community development. 

Meadow Community School (PreK - 8)

9150 Monroe St., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1500

Monterey Community School (K - 8)

2201 McElwain Blvd., Denver, CO 80229 | 303.853.1360

Expeditionary Learning (EL)

EL Education promotes active classrooms that are alive with discovery, problem-solving, challenge, and collaboration. In EL Education schools, learning is active, challenging, meaningful and collaborative. Click here to learn more about EL Learning.

Adventure Elementary (PreK-6)

7725 Conifer Rd., Denver, CO 80221 | 303.853.1410

Explore Elementary (PreK-6)

2410 Poze Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1170

Welby Community School (PreK-6)

1200 E. 78th Ave., Denver, CO 80229 | 303.853.1700

Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (7-12)

8980 York St., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1270

International Baccalaureate

The IB offers an education for students comprising of four programmes that focus on teaching students to think critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic. IB is a challenging framework that prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners and to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. 

Global Primary Academy (PreK - 3) (Candidate School)

7480 N. Broadway, Denver, CO 80221 | 303.853.1935

Global Intermediate Academy (4 - 8) (Candidate School)

7480 N. Broadway, Denver, CO 80221 | 303.853.1930

Global Leadership Academy (9-12) (Candidate School)

7480 N. Broadway, Denver, CO 80221 | 303.853.1930

York International School (K - 12)

9200 York St., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1600

Leadership

Achieve Academy supports a positive learning community that engages and inspires the growth of diverse learners through educational opportunities that are rigorous, inclusive and responsive.

At Achieve Academy, students develop skills that will assist them in becoming leaders in the community through Cooperating with others, being Assertive inside and outside of the classroom, taking Responsibility for their actions, displaying Empathy for others and having Self-control in all situations

Achieve Academy (PreK-8)

9100 Poze. Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1300

Online School

Many Colorado students now have the opportunity to thrive at Colorado Connections Academy, a network of tuition-free public online schools for grades K–12. Colorado Connections Academy gives students who need an alternative to the traditional classroom the flexibility to learn from home and enjoy a well-rounded student experience.

Colorado Connections Academy Online K-12

8 Inverness Drive East #240, Englewood, CO 80112

School for Young Adults (17-21)

North Valley School for Young Adults offers students ages 17-21 who are credit deficient a new educational pathway to success by providing an opportunity to get back on track and earn a high school diploma.

In this highly personalized school, students keep close track of their success on their individual graduation plan. Customized graduation plans may include a combination of online learning and direct teacher instruction. Upon graduation, students receive a Mapleton Public Schools diploma.

North Valley School for Young Adults

8990 York St., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1790

STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

At Academy High School students develop powerful problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through coursework that exposes them to challenging engineering and biomedical courses.

Academy High School (9-12)

8970 York St., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1730

University Partnership School

Clayton’s unique placement on Mapleton’s multi-age Skyview Campus environment prepares students for their future by promoting complex thinking and ideas, collaboration across age groups and introducing them to the opportunities that await them as they continue their education in Mapleton. As a partnership school, Clayton welcomes student teachers from the University of Colorado, Denver, University of Northern Colorado, Regis University and the Metropolitan State University of Denver. These teachers provide additional support to all students at all grade levels

Clayton Partnership School (K-8)

8970 York St., Thornton, CO 80229 | 303.853.1460

Workshop Model

Valley View teachers practice a workshop model for delivery of instruction, providing students with opportunities for collaboration, discussion and independent learning. Social studies and science curricula are integrated into reading and writing to make learning authentic and real for students. At the middle school level, students learn from content area teachers.

Valley View (K - 8) 

660 W. 70th Ave., Denver, CO 80221 | 303.853.1560

(The Valley View school building will close at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Valley View students and staff will transition to Trailside Academy, a new PreK-8th grade school opening in August 2019. Trailside Academy is located at 2300 W. 68th Ave., Denver, 80221.)