Enrollment FAQ

No. Mapleton Public Schools does not have neighborhood or default schools. Families are invited to select a school based on the interests of their child, specific programming, location, and more.  A list of schools is available here.

 

 

 

 

You are encouraged to enroll using our online enrollment application. If you need assistance with a computer or internet access, you are welcome to visit our Welcome Center (8990 York St., Thornton, 80229) or our Administration Building (7350 Broadway, Denver, 80221) and complete the application in person.  Both buildings are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.

 

 

Yes. Mapleton proudly participates in the Universal Preschool Program, or UPK. Starting in August 2023, Colorado implemented Universal Preschool across the state. This voluntary program aims to ensure that every Colorado child in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten receives up to 15 hours of funded preschool each week for the August-May school year to attend a high-quality preschool of their choice. Families may qualify for more free hours based on a number of qualifying factors, per available funding. Learn more here.

Families new to the Universal Preschool program will be matched with one of their top 10 preferred providers during matching rounds in February and March.

• Step 1: Login or create a Colorado Universal Preschool account: https://upk.colorado.gov/
• Step 2: Make sure one of Mapleton’s Preschool locations is selected as your top choice for provider preference.
• Step 3: New families should also complete a Mapleton application for enrollment here -  Mapleton Enrollment Application.

For questions or more information, please contact Mapleton's Early Childhood Education Department at Preschool@mapleton.us or 303.853.1784. You can find Mapleton's school profile at upk.colorado.gov

 

 

How long will it take for the Welcome Center to process my application for enrollment and confirm school placement for my child? 

The Welcome Center processes applications as quickly as possible.

• If you apply in December, January, February, or March for the upcoming school year:
  • New in-district families will receive school placement notifications by the end of February or the beginning of March. 
  • New out-of-district families will receive school placement notifications by the end of March.
  • Annual Updates requesting a school transfer will be processed in February. All other Annual Updates will be processed and approved by schools in April. 
• If you apply in April, May, or June:
  • New in and out of district families will receive school placement notifications or updates on their application within three (3) business days. 
•  During our busiest enrollment months, July, August, and September, processing may take between 7 and 10 business days. 
• If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, please know that it may take a little more time to complete the enrollment process. Mapleton’s Integrated Services team will connect with you directly to provide updates, gather any needed information, and answer your questions along the way.

 

Yes. The District provides transportation for all students attending schools more than one (1) mile from their homes. We have identified bus stops throughout the system that will get students to and from their school of choice. Contact Mapleton's Transportation team for more information. 

 

 

Can I attend Mapleton if I live in another school district? 

Yes. We welcome lots of families from outside of the district. Please note, we stop accepting applications for the current year for out of district families on October 1. To confirm your home school district, please visit the Adams County GIS Property Search website.

 

 

We are proud to share that nearly all Mapleton families receive a placement in their first-choice school. When that is not possible, we work closely with you to secure a placement in your second or third choice. This is why selecting three schools on your enrollment application is so important – it helps us match your child with a great learning community as quickly as possible.

If you are not placed in your first-choice school, you may request to be added to that school’s waitlist. Our waitlists are renewed monthly. If you would like to remain on a waitlist, please contact the Welcome Center each month to let us know.

 

 

The Annual Update is the online process that allows current Mapleton families to prepare for the upcoming school year by:

• Requesting a new Mapleton school for a current student
• Confirming a current student’s school placement for next year
• Adding a new student to your household (such as a sibling)
• Updating contact information (phone numbers, emails, etc.)

• Have a preschool student advancing to kindergarten (will be 5 years old by Oct. 1). Please note: Preschool students are not automatically enrolled in kindergarten, even if their current school offers it.
• Have a sixth-grade student at Adventure Elementary or Welby Community School transitioning to seventh grade.
• Have an eighth-grade student at Achieve Academy, Clayton Partnership School, Explore PK-8, Meadow Community School, Monterey Community School, or Trailside Academy transitioning to ninth grade.

If you need help creating an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, resetting your username/password, or need additional support, please contact the main office of your child's school. School phone numbers are available here. 

 

 

Generally, applications are processed in the order in which they are received. When looking at placement, we do consider the following:

For the best chances of getting placed in your first-choice school, it's important to submit your completed application for enrollment as early as possible. 

 

Do all of the school options have the same academic standards?

Regardless of the school you choose, your student will be held to the same academic rigor and will be expected to meet or exceed established District and state graduation requirements and standards, including state assessments. Despite their different structures and approaches to learning, all of Mapleton's schools will ensure students receive a solid grounding in academic fundamentals, including reading, writing, and math.

 If a student enrolls in one school and realizes later he/she wants to experience another school design, is it possible to transfer?

Students and parents should make their school choices very seriously. As students and parents learn more about the design they are considering, they will be making a commitment to that particular school because they are interested in the opportunities it is offering. Although we recommend that students remain in the school for a full school year, we will consider requests during the last and first week of each quarter. Individual situations will be reviewed with the parent as needed to ensure the most appropriate choice has been made. 

 

 

Mapleton team members are available to answer any questions you might have. Call or visit the Welcome Center to learn more, 303.853.1780, 8990 York St., Thornton, 80229. The Welcome Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., no appointment necessary!

 

You can also visit Mapleton's Administration Building, 7350 Broadway, Denver, 80221. The Administration Building is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., no appointment necessary.