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School Stats
Student Enrollment: 
476
White: 
60.08%
Hispanic: 
31.72%
African American: 
2.1%
Asian: 
3.99%
Native American: 
0.63%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 
0.21%
Two or More Ethnicities: 
1.26%
Percent of Students on free and reduced lunch: 
36.34%
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees: 
68.42%
Average years teaching experience: 
17
2011 October Count
Academic Programs
While all schools in the Five Star District follow a common and comprehensive curriculum, our school also offers some unique academic programs:

Contact Information
Address: 
11500 Cherry Dr.
Thornton, CO 80233-2732 US
Office Phone: 
720-972-5300
Attendance Phone: 
720-972-5318
Fax: 
720-972-5319
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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
Activities and Clubs

Enrollment
Kindergarten Enrollment: 

2013-14 School Year

Half-Day Enrollment
January 28 - First school day in August

Priority Enrollment for Tuition-Based Extended Day Kindergarten Program
January 28 – February 8

Please contact the school for further enrollment information.

General Enrollment: 

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.

Get To Know Our School

School Resources
Supply List
Boundary Map: 
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cherry_drive.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: 
Tina Hepp
Points of Pride

2008 Bond & Mill Info
Original Construction Date: 
1978
Total Gross Square Footage: 
49,190sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
561
School Construction Budget: 
$371,132
Estimated Timeframe for Completion: 
08/2011
Enrollment As Of: 
2007
School Repairs: 
Replace selected plumbing equipment. Replace selected electrical equipment. Replace selected interior finishes that have exceeded their useful life. Repair PreK-K 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: 
1978
Total Gross Square Footage: 
49,190sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
620
Total Investment: 
$2,110,269
Project Status: 

Construction began at Cherry Drive Elementary School in February 2008 on the new heating, ventilation, air conditioning and control systems. Improvements were made to classrooms and interior space. This project is scheduled for completion by August 2008.

Project Upgrades: 

Classrooms received new carpet. The roof was replaced.

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 damaged or more than 25 years old was replaced. The gym floor was replaced. Cabinets, countertops, room doors and hardware were repaired or replaced as necessary. Restrooms were upgraded. 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.