Adams 12 Five Star Schools News

The International School at Thornton Middle earns IB authorization

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:13 -0600

After undergoing a lengthy and rigorous qualification process, The International School at Thornton Middle has earned full authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the IB Middle Years Programme.

Children eat free this summer

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:18 -0600

Centennial Elementary, Coronado Hills Elementary, Federal Heights Elementary (lunch only), Leroy Drive Elementary, STEM Launch and The Studio School are participating in the Summer Food Service Program for Children and will offer free breakfast and lunch this summer.

Two Five Star high schools among Colorado’s most challenging

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:42:47 -0600

Legacy High School ranked No. 15 and Thornton High School ranked No. 20 in the Washington Post’s annual list of Most Challenging High Schools in Colorado.

The Washington Post’s rankings are based on a formula that divides the total Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and other college-level tests given at the school by the number of seniors who graduate that year.

Five Star District prepares application for federal funds

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:23:46 -0600

Through June 30, 2013, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Grants Office will coordinate preparation of the annual Consolidated Application for federal education funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) formerly known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Adams 12 Five Star Schools appreciation days at Elitch Gardens

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:02:23 -0600

This month, the Five Star Education Foundation is partnering with Elitch Gardens for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Days.

Elitch Gardens is offering specially priced tickets for $25.99 (face value $45.99) for admission on Saturday, May 11, May 18, or May 24. For every ticket purchased, $4 will be donated to the Five Star District through the Five Star Education Foundation.

Horizon senior earns prestigious Boettcher Scholarship

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:29:50 -0600

Kevin Loeffler, a senior at Horizon High School, has been named one of only 40 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship Recipients for 2013. Boettcher Scholars are awarded "full-ride" merit-based scholarships to attend a college or university within the State of Colorado.

Board of Education seeks to open negotiations

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:47:23 -0600

The following is a letter from the Board of Education concerning its desire to have open negotiations with the District Twelve Educators' Association (DTEA) for 2013-2014. For a PDF version of this letter, click here.

Superintendent’s 2013-2014 budget plan invests in additional classroom teachers, counselors, technology and busing

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:45:17 -0600

Superintendent Chris Gdowski presented his preliminary budget plan for the 2013-2014 school year at the board of education’s regular meeting on April 3. The plan calls for investing $6.4 million in programs and services with high priority needs: $4.5 million for ongoing investments and the remaining $1.9 million for one-time investments for the 2013-2014 school year.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools' graduation rate climbs 5 percent, outpacing the state

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:57:22 -0700

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is pleased to announce its graduation rate for the Class of 2012 increased 5.1 percent to 79 percent as compared to the previous year. The district’s graduation rate has increased the last two years, or every year since the new four-year “on time” formula for calculating graduation rates was established by the U.S.

State recognizes five schools for their superior academic performance

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:01:22 -0700

The Colorado Department of Education has awarded five schools in the Five Star District with top academic honors. Congratulations to Meridian Elementary, Hulstrom K-8, Stargate Charter, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary and Tarver Elementary for earning this distinction.