Overview

Elementary School (Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
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What We Believe

  • Learning is active - Students are scientists, urban planners, historians and activists, investigating real community problems and collaborating with peers to develop creative, actionable solutions.
  • Learning is challenging - Students at all levels are pushed and supported to do more than they think they can. Excellence is expected in the quality of their work and thinking.
  • Learning is meaningful - Students apply their skills and knowledge to real-world issues and problems and make positive change in their communities. They see the relevance of their learning and are motivated by understanding that learning has purpose.
  • Learning is public - Through formal structures of presentation, exhibition, critique, and data analysis, students and teachers build a shared vision of pathways to achievement.
  • Learning is collaborative - School leaders, teachers, students and families share rigorous expectations for quality work, achievement and behavior. Trust, respect, responsibility, and joy in learning permeate the school culture.

Unique Programs

  • Significant Support Needs: The Significant Support Needs team assists K-5 students who require more help throughout the day to learn and be successful in school. The team helps students with schoolwork individualized to their learning level, social skills, gaining independence, and/or physical/medical needs.

School Demographics (Colorado Department of Education School Dashboard)

Enrollment Information

Enrollment

Updated on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:47am

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No matter what your child's passions are or what unique learning opportunity they're looking for, there's a home for them in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. If you are starting your journey with us or transitioning from a different school, you are invited to discover all that our district has to offer to elevate your child's education. Make sure you understand your enrollment options and then find the best fit for your child.

Step 1: Understanding Your Enrollment Options

Already live in the district?
In-district families who wish to attend their neighborhood boundary school can use our boundary locator to determine which school their student will attend.

Looking for a school outside your designated attendance boundary?
In-district families who wish to attend a school other than their boundary school and out-of-district families who wish to attend a Five Star District school can apply for admissions via the Choice Program during the specified timelines. 

Please Note: In extenuating circumstances in-district students can request a change of school assignment through the family-initiated school transfer process.

Joining Adams 12 Five Star Schools from out of district?
Out-of-district families who wish to attend a school in the Five Star District can apply for admissions via the Choice program as family-initiated transfers are only available to in-district families.

Step 2: Obtaining Enrollment Paperwork

Pick up an enrollment packet at one of our school locations or download the forms listed below. You will need only one Enrollment Packet per family for your first student and a Student Information Packet for each additional student.

Enrollment Forms

Please click here for Preschool Enrollment Forms

Step 3: Completing Your Enrollment Paperwork

Complete your forms and gather the required documentation. 

Documentation needed includes: 

  • Parent/Guardian Photo ID
  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • One Proof of Residence
  • Immunization Records
  • Previous school information (if applicable)

Please Note: Kindergartners must be 5 years old and first graders must be 6 years old on or before October 1. For exceptions, please see District Policy 5230. 

Please refer to this webpage or Page 2 of the Enrollment Packet for a more detailed list of documentation requirements.

Step 4: Submitting Your Enrollment Paperwork

Take your completed enrollment forms and all required documentation to your student’s school.

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District neighborhood schools create a strong sense of community and belonging while offering a wide array of specialized programming and curriculum. The Five Star District is home to over 40 neighborhood schools, which offer:

  • Early childhood education, including tuition-based spots, and free full-day kindergarten
  • Engaging, rigorous curriculum including STEM Learning, Gifted and Talented programming and Integrated Arts 
  • Student supports to nurture academic and social development 

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) based learning at STEM Lab and STEM Launch (both K-8 schools) and Northglenn High School. 

Arts-integration magnet school, The Studio School, where core subject areas are infused with the arts - drama, visual arts, music and dance - while maintaining high academic expectations. 

Gifted and talented magnet program at Hulstrom K-8 designed to meet the unique academic needs of gifted and advanced learners.

Each of our five comprehensive high schools offer specialized programming designed to challenge, enrich and excite students and also put them on the path to achieve post-secondary success.

The district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, FutureForward, provides all district high school students with multiple pathways to a wide range of in-demand careers with competitive salaries. A second campus opening in the 2020-2021 school year will expand programming with Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Crime Scene Investigation.

The Five Star District is the authorizer of four charter schools, The New America School, Prospect Ridge Academy, Stargate School and Westgate Community School, which offer curriculum and programming ranging from Core Knowledge, Gifted and Talented and dropout recovery.

Enrollment Guide 2020-2021 School Year (English) (Spanish)
Enrollment Guide District Map (English) (Spanish)