Shadow Ridge Open Tuesday, Dec. 11 - Update Tue, 12/11/2018 (All day) More Information

Shadow Ridge Open Tuesday, Dec. 11 - Update

Location: Shadow Ridge Middle School - School(s): Shadow Ridge Middle SchoolDate: Monday, December 10, 2018 (All day) to Tuesday, December 11, 2018 (All day)

Dear Shadow Ridge Families,

We want to provide you with an update following today’s evacuation from Shadow Ridge Middle School and the reunification of students with their families.

First of all, I’m proud of the way our students and staff calmly exited the building and followed the evacuation procedures we regularly practice during the school year. All students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Educational Support Center where they were reunified with their families.

Thornton Police reports they found containers of ethanol at the school and a 13 year-old student has been arrested for interference with staff, faculty and students of an educational institution. Police have cleared the school for us to reoccupy. At this time, the police have determined there is no longer a threat to the school.

We will have school tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 11. Students should first report to third period to get their belongings. They will remain there for morning announcements and then go to their first period class. We will also have school counselors available for any student who would like to speak with them.

We understand the reunification process takes time to ensure all students are appropriately reunified with their families. We appreciate our families’ patience and support of the reunification process. It truly takes this partnership to keep our students safe.

I’d also like to thank the students and families who reported a concern to school administration this morning. We take all potential threats seriously and immediately alerted Thornton Police to further investigate the situation. This is a good reminder to talk with your child about the importance of reporting any safety concerns to a trusted adult.

We appreciate and value the strong partnership we have between students, staff, families and law enforcement to keep our school safe. I will continue to keep you informed of important issues at our school.

Regards,

Susie Wickham
Principal, Shadow Ridge Middle School

 

Overview

Elementary School, K-8 School, Middle School (Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade)
STEM Launch building 2016

STEM Launch aims to inspire achievement through rigorous, innovative and authentic learning experiences within the context of a K-8, STEM-driven education.

STEM education — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — utilizes problem-based learning to engage all students in unique learning opportunities. Through problem-based learning (PBL), students engage in inquiry and collaboration to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Each problem is examined through various perspectives to develop solutions that benefit humanity. Industry partners serve as mentors, bringing relevance to student work.

As a K-8, STEM Launch provides students with a smaller, more intimate school environment. All classrooms fully integrate technology into the STEM-based curriculum, preparing students for 21st-century careers.

School Demographics (Colorado Department of Education School Dashboard)

Enrollment Information

Open For Choice Enrollment (Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade) - Learn About Choice - Apply for Choice

Families with students wishing to attend STEM Launch will need to apply for admission by using the district’s Schools of Choice Program. Families will be able to apply beginning December 1st through the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Choice website.

The application deadline is the last business day in January. Siblings of students already attending STEM Launch will have priority in the admissions lottery for their school. Priority will be given to in-district students and determined by a lottery system based on five geographic zones within the Five Star District. Out-of-district students will only be accepted for admittance after all in-district requests have been met. 

Kindergarten at STEM Launch is a full-day program. There is a tuition fee of $300.00 a month. There is a $25.00 late fee for payments not paid by the first of every month. There is an opportunity for a scholarship for families who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

STEM Launch School Tours

Come Visit Us and Learn More About the Awesome Things Happening at Our School

  • Throughout the year - By appointment. Please call 720-972-5131
    • Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
    • Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
    • Mondays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.