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School Stats
Student Enrollment: 
490
White: 
79.59%
Hispanic: 
14.9%
African American: 
0.41%
Asian: 
2.45%
Native American: 
0.61%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 
0%
Two or More Ethnicities: 
2.04%
Percent of Students on free and reduced lunch: 
16.53%
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees: 
59.38%
Average years teaching experience: 
13.78
2010 October Count
Contact Information
Address: 
3500 Summit Grove Pkwy
Thornton, CO 80241-1322 US
Office Phone: 
720-972-5640
Attendance Phone: 
720-972-5658
Fax: 
720-972-5659
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School Hours
School Hours: 
7:45 am - 2:30 pm
Early Release Day: 
Wednesday
Early Release Time: 
1:15 pm
Early Release (AM Kindergarten): 
10:00 am
Early Release (PM Kindergarten): 
11:00 am - 1:15 pm
AM Kindergarten Hours: 
7:45 am - 10:40 am
PM Kindergarten Hours: 
11:35 am - 2:30 pm
Registration
Kindergarten Registration: 

2012-13 School Year

Half-Day Registration
January 30 - First school day in August

Priority Registration for Tuition-Based Extended Day Kindergarten Program
January 30 – February 10

Please contact the school for further registration information.

General Registration: 

Here's how the enrollment process for the Five Star District works:

  • Step 1:  Check your address on our boundary locator to determine which school your student will attend. Our locator is online at
                           http://www.adams12.org/en/boundary_locator.
  • Step 2:  Pick up an enrollment packet at one of our school locations or download the forms from our website. You will need only one Household Information Packet and individual Student Information Packets for each student. 
  • Step 3:  Complete your forms and gather the necessary documentation.  Documentation includes: Parent/Guardian Photo ID; Child’s Birth Certificate; Proof of Residency; Immunization Records; and prior school records.
  • Step 4:  Take your completed enrollment forms and all required documentation to your student’s school.

For additional information on our enrollment process, click here.

School Resources
Supply List
Boundary Map: 
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tarver.pdf
SchoolVIEW: 
The Colorado Department of Education's new Web site enables users to gauge school performance, access student data and learn about student achievement efforts.
Principal
Principal: 
Jeff Renfrow
2008 Bond & Mill Info
Original Construction Date: 
1980
Total Gross Square Footage: 
48,947sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
601
School Construction Budget: 
$678,067
Estimated Timeframe for Completion: 
08/2010
Enrollment As Of: 
2007
School Repairs: 
Replace selected doors and hardware. Replace selected interior finishes that have exceeded their useful life. Repair selected curb and gutter. Replace selected exterior railings. Upgrade irrigation system and controls. Repair Primary playground.
Student Safety: 
Install electronic card access control. Install automatic lockout system for emergencies. Provide visitor and volunteer tracking software. Install video phone and buzzer at main entrance. Install security cameras and digital video recorder.
Classroom Technology: 
Replace obsolete computer systems and upgrade network infrastructure as necessary.
2004 Bond Info
Original Construction Date: 
1980
Total Gross Square Footage: 
48,947sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
562
Total Investment: 
$3,002,075
Project Status: 

Construction began at Tarver Elementary School in March 2007 on the new air conditioning system and improvements to classrooms and interior space. The roof was evaluated and replaced. The project was completed on August 2007.

Work Planned: 

Project Upgrades:
Classrooms got new carpet. The roof was replaced.

Playgrounds:
Improvements were made in playgrounds, eliminating worn-out or hazardous equipment, and providing access to students with disabilities.

Air Conditioning:
Add air conditioning.

Improve Classrooms and Interior Space:
Walls were painted in most instructional areas, corridors, and office spaces. Carpet and tile more than 15 years old was replaced. Vinyl flooring and vinyl clad walls were replaced or resurfaced. Ceiling tile which was stained, mismatched or damaged was replaced. Cabinets, countertops, room doors and hardware were repaired or replaced as necessary. Restroom areas were renovated as needed. New tack strips and white boards were installed.

Information Technology:
Network wiring for computers was updated and obsolete networking equipment was replaced.

Mechanical/Electrical:
All heating and air circulation systems were upgraded and repaired as necessary. Air conditioning was added to instructional areas. Electrical service panels and equipment were upgraded as necessary to meet current standards.

Exterior Site Work and Repair:
All exterior sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and other paved areas were repaired as necessary.