Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we navigate this challenging time for our community, we remain focused on advancing student well-being, learning, and success across all of our high-quality schools. While the future will undoubtedly present many challenges, it remains full of opportunities for our students to engage deeply in their learning and to build a rigorous academic foundation that will empower them with a strong competitive advantage.

Choosing a school for your student is an important personal step in charting their future path. Toward this end, St. Vrain offers a diverse and extensive selection of rigorous academic and co-curricular programs that provide you and your student choice in selecting a school that best aligns with their interests and educational goals. Among our many high-quality programs, we are especially proud of the outstanding portfolio of options available across our schools.

In addition to our high-quality, rigorous preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and fully online LaunchED program, our many high school options include instructional focus academies in aerospace and engineering, energy, biomedical sciences, business, medical and biosciences, leadership, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and visual and performing arts. Other excellent programs across St. Vrain include honors courses, Advanced Placement and AP Capstone courses, International Baccalaureate, CU Succeed Gold and Silver Dual Enrollment Programs, P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), P-TEACH (Pathways to Teaching), Seal of Biliteracy, our virtual Online Global Academy, the Innovation Center, and the Career Development Center.

Successful completion of many of these programs can result in a full year or more of transferable college credit prior to graduation from high school. Numerous graduates from the Class of 2020 had an opportunity to start their postsecondary education with approximately 12,000 college credits, potentially saving families millions of dollars in tuition costs at four-year universities across the United States.

Student engagement is an important part of any comprehensive educational experience. Accordingly, St. Vrain offers a robust selection of co-curricular activities and enrichment options in every school throughout our district. Students are encouraged to participate in the arts, music programs, athletics, and many other high-quality activities that further support the development of well-rounded citizens who embody teamwork, leadership, and strong character. St. Vrain Valley Schools’ college preparatory and high-quality instructional focus programs – delivered in partnership with rigorous courses and engaging activities – ensure that our students experience a world-class education.

Thank you for your outstanding support in championing the growth and development of St. Vrain Valley Schools into a nationally recognized center of excellence for student engagement and 21st-century learning. Your unwavering dedication to the well-being and success of our students, teachers, staff, and schools is a testament to our outstanding community.

Sincerely,

Don Haddad, Ed.D.
303-682-7205
haddad_don@svvsd.org
Twitter: @SVVSDSupt

Highlights

• Home to St. Vrain’s only Academy of Engineering and Aerospace
• Erie High School offers the AP Capstone ™ diploma program
• Erie High ranked in the top 20 percent of U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 profile of Best Public High Schools in America
• Home to St. Vrain’s only Academy of Engineering and Aerospace, a four-year program with the option for students to pursue an engineering or aeronautics pathway
• Erie High School offers College Board’s AP CapstoneTM Diploma program
• Home of the Erie Tiger Network, a nationally recognized student broadcasting program which can be viewed at erietigernetwork.com
• Students can earn 65 hours of college credit by participating in these programs: 21 College Board Advanced Placement courses, nine Front Range Community College courses, and CU Succeed’s college credit program
• Students have received state and national recognition, including Boettcher Scholarships, National Merit Scholarship finalists and matriculated to Dartmouth, Embry-Riddle, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and other highly-selective universities and colleges
• EHS boasts successful athletic and performing arts programs, including a nationally ranked girls softball team, 2019 4A CHSAA State Champions in Cheer, 2018 CHSAA Class 3A State Runners Up in football, and numerous recognitions in visual and performing arts
STEM focus coursework includes AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, Introduction to Computing, Introduction to Programming, Multimedia Design, VEX Robotics, and Web Design

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 22 weighted grade courses
• Honors: 12 weighted grade courses
• Front Range Community College: Nine courses

Co-Curricular Activities

Forensics, Girls Who Code, LINK, Model United Nations, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Newspaper, SMART Team, Speech/Debate, Student Government, Tigers Together Mentoring, Twenty-One Club, VEX Robotics, and Yearbook

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Choir, Concert Band, Guitar, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Technology, Orchestra, Percussion, and Small Ensemble

Art: Animation, AP Studio Art/3D, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Digital Photography, Drawing, Jewelry, Multimedia, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Studio Art, and Web Design

Theater and Dance: Annual theater and musical productions and competitive dance teams perform in a state-of-the-art auditorium

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Highlights

• Rigorous academics offered while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships among students and staff with a school culture and programming dedicated to partnerships and student well-being
• Students can earn high school credit and up to 52 transferable college credits from CU Denver – in addition to AP courses and courses through Front Range Community College
• Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) offered with a focus in biochemistry. Students earn an Associate of General Studies from AIMS Community College, and gain valuable work experience and mentorship from our industry partners Agilent Technologies, Novartis, and Tolmar
• A STEM program featuring interactive media and information technology with threads of study including java programming, video production, digital art, graphic design, and music technology
• Students participate in an advisory program, allowing time to plan and prepare for postsecondary opportunities
• The Biomedical Science Academy is designed to prepare students for various college and career pathways in the growing biomedical field through partnerships with Colorado State University, the Innovation Center, and local industry professionals
• Sources of Strength curriculum to promote school culture
• Eighth to ninth grade transition program including ninth grade study hall,LINK program, and summer Jump Start program

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 15 weighted grade courses
• BioChemistry PTECH: Pathways in Technology Early College High School, in partnership with AIMS Community College and three industry partners
• CU Succeed Gold Programs: 14 college credit courses
• Honors: Eight weighted grade courses
• Front Range Post-Secondary College Credit Transfer: four courses

Co-Curricular Activities

Art and Key Clubs, Quill and Scroll, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Journalism, Robotics, Yearbook, and elective courses including: Business/ Marketing, Multimedia, Music Technology, and Studio Art

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Advanced Jazz Band, AP Music Theory, Choir, Concert Choir, Color Guard, Guitar, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Technology, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Piano, and Symphonic Band

Art: Advanced Drawing and Painting, Digital Photography, Drama, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Multimedia, Sculpture, Stage Tech, and Video Production

Theater and Dance: Annual fall musical, two plays in the spring, and an evening of one- acts directed by seniors in May

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Highlights

• One of the state’s largest selections of AP and CU Succeed courses with 26 AP courses and 13 credit options from CU Denver
• Home to the Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA) which provides rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and instruction that prepares students for highly-competitive admissions, and post-secondary education programs in medicine, research, and allied health sciences
• The High School of BusinessTM(HSB) Pathway Program through MBA Research partners with colleges and universities across the nation to offer coursework to prepare students for college and university business schools
• Excellent STEM education through course options in science, math, engineering, and computer science
• Partnerships with University of Colorado Denver, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado
• 75 percent student participation in co-curricular activities
• Over 60 percent of Longmont High students are enrolled in AP, Honors, MBSA, and/or High School of Business coursework
• LHS seniors are awarded on average $4 million in scholarships annually
• 70 National Merit Scholars, 16 Boettcher Scholars, and 4 Daniels Scholars
• Boys’ basketball and girls’ tennis teams earned the CHSAA Team Academic Championship Award for highest team GPA
• 2018 State Champion and 2019 Runner Up in Boys’ Basketball
• The LHS Drumline has won nine total consecutive state championships

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 26 weighted grade courses
• CU Succeed Gold Program: 13 weighted grade courses
• Honors: 15 weighted grade courses
• MBSA: Guaranteed acceptance agreement with University of Colorado Denver and Colorado State University; partnering with Longmont United Hospital
• HSB: Earn college credits through partnerships with colleges and universities across the nation
• Medical and BioScience Academy: Guaranteed acceptance agreement with CU Denver and Colorado State University; partnering with Longmont United Hospital

Co-Curricular Activities

Leadership Forum, National Honor Society, Student Council, Drumline, 9th Street Jazz, Yearbook, Forensics, Technology Student Association, and Robotics

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Acoustic Guitar, Advanced Jazz Band, AP Music Theory, Band, Bel Canto, Advanced Women’s Choir, Chamber Singers, Color Guard, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Mariachi, Men’s and Women’s Choir, Music Technology, Orchestra, Orpheus - Advanced Men’s Choir, Percussion, Steel Drums, String Orchestra, and Symphonic Orchestra

Art: Animation, AP Studio Art, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Digital Photography, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, and Sculpture

Theater and Dance: Two major theater productions annually, Drama Club, Theater, Advanced Theater, and Stage Tech

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Highlights

• Rated at Performance, Colorado Department of Education's highest level of accredidation
• College coursework offered through St. Vrain’s only Colorado State University online partnership; concurrent enrollment options also available with University of Colorado and Front Range Community College
• 88 percent of Lyons Senior High students participate in band, choir, drama and/or athletics, and these programs receive numerous state and district recognitions
• Scored in the top eight percent of all Colorado high schools on state testing
• Courses offered with technology focus include Project-Based Technology and Introduction to Computer Science/Programming
• Lyons continues to expand opportunities in computer science, CSU online course offerings, and the Science and Leadership Program
• Students attend classes at the Innovation Center and work on research and development projects that will prepare them for future careers in STEM
• Students access 3D printers, a full tech lab outfitted with student workstations, industrial tech lab, and Apple Certification classes at the Innovation Center
• Student honors include: National Merit Finalists, Boettcher Scholars, and appointments to the U.S. military academies
• Rated as a top high school in 2017 according to U.S. News and World Report

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• CSU online partnership offering college credits
• Advanced Placement: Seven weighted grade courses
• Honors: Four weighted grade courses

Co-Curricular Activities

National Honor Society, Student Government, Yearbook, and elective courses, such as Technology, Robotics, Music Technology, and Studio Art

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Mixed Choir, Show Choir, Guitar, and Music Technology

Art: Computer Graphics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Video Technology

Drama: Annual full-length theatrical production; bi-annual full-length musical production

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track, Wrestling, and Volleyball

Highlights

• Home to the Mead Energy Academy, a comprehensive program that partners with energy professionals and prepares students for college studies, technical education, certification programs, and the workforce
• Mead offers the AP CapstoneTM Diploma program, along with 23 AP course offerings; this diploma distinguishes students with outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills
• Highly-educated, experienced, and student-centered faculty—86 percent of teaching staff have a master’s degree
• Over 85 percent of students actively participate in co-curricular activities; including exemplary art, music, fine arts, and journalism programs, along with state competitive athletic programs
• Strong Unified Sports programming for students with disabilities available in flag football, basketball, and soccer to promote social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences
• Engaged, positive, and civic-minded student body with strong ties to the local community
• Students honored with Boettcher Scholarships, National Merit Scholarships, and military academy appointments
• Sources of Strength curriculum that supports whole-child development and promotes the strengths of each individual student

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement (AP): 23 weighted courses
• Honors: 13 courses
• Concurrent Enrollment: Partnerships with Front Range, Aims Community College, CU Denver, the Career Development Center, and the Innovation Center. Credit options through AP courses, the Career Principles of Energy Science, and CU Succeed

Co-Curricular Activities

Art Club, Debate, Drama Club, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Film Club, French Club, Future Business Leaders of America, International Thespian Society, Interact, MavTV, MESA, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Posse Mentoring Club, Robotics, Student Council, Unified Sports, Newspaper, and Yearbook

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: A Capella/Jazz Choir, AP Music Theory, Music Technology, Beginning/ Advanced Guitar, Chamber Singers, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theatre, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Unified Percussion Ensemble

Art: Animations, AP Studio Art (Drawing, 2D and 3D), Beginning/Advanced Ceramics, Beginning/Advanced Digital Photography, Digital Illustrations, Drawing, Graphic Design, Beginning/Advanced Painting, and Sculpture

Theater and Dance: Drama, Stage Technology I and II, two annual full-length theatrical productions including one annual full-length musical production

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Girls Tennis, Track and Field, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Highlights

• Niwot High School students are academically engaged with 40 percent of all students enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) programming and 71 percent of upperclassmen enrolled in at least one IB or AP course
• Niwot High students are very involved with over 90 percent participating in at least one co-curricular or extra-curricular activity
• The Denver Business Journal ranked NHS as a top-10 high school in the Denver Metro area
• Computer science pathways courses include Intro to Programming, Intro to App Development, and AP Computer Science
• Students score higher than average on college entrance exams: ACT (27.4) and SAT (1135)
• For the second consecutive year, Mile High Magazine ranked NHS #1 in 4A athletics for the entire state of Colorado
• Student honors include: Boettcher Scholars, National Merit Scholars, appointments to the U.S. military academies, and acceptance into every Ivy League school
• 19 out of 20 sports have participated in postseason state tournaments since 2013
• District, state, and nationally recognized performing arts programs with students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, Disneyland, Disney World, and on Broadway
• World languages in French and Spanish

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• International Baccalaureate: 21 weighted grade courses
• Advanced Placement: 15 weighted grade courses
• Honors/Niwot Pre IB: 13 weighted grade courses

Co-Curricular Activities

Advanced Drama, Color Guard, Forensics (Speech and Debate), Mock Trial, Yearbook, Model UN, Mwebaza Service Project, National Honor Society, and Student Council

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led club

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Chamber Singers, Color Guard, Concert Choir, Evenstar, Guitar, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Theory, Sedalia, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, and Treble Choir

Art: Animation, Ceramics, Drawing, Digital Photography, Jewelry, Painting, and Sculpture

Theater and Dance: Annual productions in upgraded auditorium

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Highlights

• For over 20 years, Olde Columbine High School has been an excellent alternative high school within St. Vrain Valley Schools
• Olde Columbine offers a St. Vrain Valley Schools high school diploma with the same rigorous graduation requirements in a small, community-oriented environment
• Students access rigorous academic coursework through courses such as AP Psychology, Sociology, Physics, College Writing, Spanish, a multitude of e-learning courses, and offerings through the Career Development Center, the Innovation Center, and Front Range Community College
• Seniors participate in a college application day, promoting acceptance to attend two and four-year universities
• College, scholarship, and career planning supported through academic counseling
• PSAT and SAT prep classes are offered to help students succeed
• Character and citizenship education offered as a part of the 7 Mindsets Curriculum
• Olde Columbine High School participates in the St. Vrain Valley Schools 1:1 iPad initiative, allowing students and staff to access rigorous, high-quality curriculum, and innovative projects
• Diversity and creativity are welcomed and honored
• After-school academic assistance is offered

Special Programming

• Work study, eCredit, and block scheduling allows students to earn credit at an accelerated pace in order to make up credit deficiencies
• Alternative Cooperative Education is a career and technical education program that is designed to build general employment skills
• The Teen Parenting Program offers specialized classes for teen parents and expecting teens, providing students the opportunity to use a campus nursery that cares for infants and toddlers up to 18 months of age
• Sharing a campus with the Career Development Center allows Olde Columbine High School students direct access to numerous career and technical program offerings
• In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs
• Students may participate in athletics at their school of residence provided they meet CHSAA eligibility

Strong Community, Career Planning,and Personalized Learning

• Project-Based Learning provides an opportunity for students to solve problems that are important to them and their communities
• Access to a multitude of career pathways via programming at the Career Development Center, Innovation Center, and Front Range Community College
• Expanded exploration of post-secondary opportunities and development of Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) through the Advisory program

Highlights

• Silver Creek High School is an inclusive community committed to leadership and excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics
• U.S. News & World Report ranked SCHS as a top five percent public school in the United States and SCHS has been recognized as a “Top Public High School” and “Top Public STEM School” by Newsweek
• The Silver Creek Leadership Academy is a four-year program emphasizing leadership through service, enhanced experience in technology and information literacy, real-world learning opportunities, and personal growth
• In 2021-2022 Silver Creek will be launching a P-TECH program in cybersecurity, allowing students to earn their associate degree in cybersecurity
• Student honors include: Gates Millennium Scholars, Boettcher Scholars, and National Merit Scholarships; appointments to the U.S. Military academies; and acceptance into prestigious local, state, out-of-state, and international universities
• The College and Career Center assists students and families in their transition after high school, including Naviance resources
• Proudly hosts Project Unify in collaboration with the Special Olympics
• Silver Creek is home to annual all-state musicians, vocalists, and three annual theatrical performances
• Comprehensive and expanding curricular opportunities in science, business, entrepreneurship, and computer science
• Strong emphasis in digital literacy, including AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science, App Development, Cybersecurity, Intro to Computing, Intro to Programming, Music Tech, Video Production, and Website Design
• After-school academic assistance is offered

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 22 weighted grade courses
• Honors courses are offered throughout 9th and 10th grade
• Silver Creek Leadership Academy: A four-year program emphasizing leadership through service, academic rigor, enhanced experience in technology and information literacy, real-world learning opportunities, and personal growth
• In conjunction with Front Range Community College, Silver Creek provides access to concurrent enrollment classes at the collegiate level
• P-TECH (2021-2022): Students earn their AAS Degree with a focus on cybersecurity through Front Range Community College.

Co-Curricular Activities

Art Club, Jazz Band, Fiddle Group, Math Club, Raptor Leadership Club, Raptor Magazine, Student Government, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Speech and Debate, and World Languages Club

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Advanced Jazz Band, Tenor and Bass Choirs, Chamber Choir, Color Guard, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Guitar,Intro to Piano, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, School of Rock, Theater, Symphonic Orchestra, and Small Ensembles

Art: 2D & 3D Design, Advanced Drawing, Advanced Painting, AP 2D Studio Art, Ceramics I and II, Crafts, Digital Photography, Drawing, Painting, Photo I, Studio Art, and Studio Photo

Digital Literacy: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science, App Development, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Intro to Programming, Music Tech, P-TECH Cybersecurity, Video Production, and Website Design

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Track, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Highlights

• APEX supports parents who choose to be their student’s primary educator by offering academic courses, enrichment classes, and curriculum resources in a K-12 environment
• Students build a schedule from a flexible multi-day course schedule to suit their academic needs
• AP courses in AP Language, AP Literature, AP Computer Science, and AP Human Geography
• Courses in academic disciplines including science, math, social studies, language arts, world language, STEM, art, music, and theater
• STEM courses in graphic design, computer technology, programming, and engineering
• Highly-qualified licensed teachers who are passionate about supporting homeschooling and bringing students the best of both worlds
• Small class sizes with multi-grade ranges
• High school counselor available for college guidance
• Curriculum library with hundreds of resources parents can check out for home use, most at no cost
• Access to SAT, PSAT, and PSAT/NMSQT testing and test prep resources
• Parents remain the student’s primary educator and are responsible to set graduation requirements and present the student’s diploma upon graduation
• Students do not graduate or receive a diploma from St. Vrain or APEX

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Concurrent Enrollment: Dual Credit opportunities through Front Range Community College
• Career Development Center: Technical and vocational education
• Innovation Center: Computer, Robotics and Technology Education, and P-TEACH Program

Co-Curricular Activities

Block Letter Awards, National Honor Society, Student Government, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Graphic Design, Orchestra, Musical Theater, and Studio Art

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Choir, Guitar 1 and 2, Orchestra, Percussion, and Piano

Art: Advanced Studio Art, Advanced Fiber Arts, 2D and 3D Art, Graphic Design, Photography, and students participate in the district art show

Theater:High school full musical theater production each year, classes in Acting, Advanced Acting, and Technical Theater; Received multiple awards from the National Youth Arts, Rocky Mountain Region

Dance:Collaboration with Longmont Dance Theater Academy’s PBIP Program to support high-level dance students

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

APEX students can participate in sports at their local St. Vrain high school to develop sportsmanship, fitness, and skills. Physical Education classes offered on site.

Highlights

• Home of St. Vrain’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) academies with nearly 400 accepted students
• Students who participate in Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) graduate in four to six years with a high school diploma from St. Vrain Valley Schools and an Associate of Applied Science degree from Front Range Community College, at no cost to the student; students receive mentorships and are eligible for paid internships during high school and job interviews upon graduation with IBM
• Falcon -Tech and the Innovation Center were awarded the Colorado Succeeds Prize for Excellence in Tech-Enabled Learning
• Guaranteed admissions agreement for qualified STEM graduates to the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder
• Strong business partnerships throughout the community provide resources, expertise, and opportunities for students
• Skyline partners with the district’s Innovation Center, where students can work on research and development projects that will prepare them for future careers in STEM
• Skyline offers world languages including French and Spanish
• Students have received state and national recognition, including Boettcher Scholarships, Daniels Scholarships, and National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists
• Skyline was named as a 2020 Best High School by the US News & World Report
• After-school academic assistance is offered

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 23 weighted grade courses and AP Capstone
• Honors: 8 weighted grade courses
• Front Range Postsecondary College Credit Transfer: 15 courses
• P-TECH: Earn a tuition-free AAS degree while earning a high school diploma; includes internship and mentorship programs

Co-Curricular Activities

Art Club, Computer Club, Drama Club, FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), National Art Honor Society, Yearbook, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring, Robotics Club, Student Council, and Tech Squad

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Bel Canto Choir, Concert Band, Falconnaires, Guitar, Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Men’s Choir, Mixed Choir, Music Technology, Music Theory, Orchestra, Percussion, and Piano

Art: AP Studio Art Drawing, AP Studio Art 2D Design, AP Studio Art 3D Design, Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Video Production

Theater and Dance: Beginning and advanced courses in Stage Technology, Dance, and Drama

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Highlights

• St. Vrain Online Global Academy (SVOGA) offers students a St. Vrain high school diploma in a small, flexible setting with individualized support
• Students have blended support opportunities. Curriculum is online, and students come into a brick and mortar building daily to receive support,connect with others, and problem solve
• SVOGA coursework aligns to St. Vrain’s rigorous graduation requirements
• Graduates have been accepted to, and attend two- and four-year universities throughout the country, including Ivy League schools
• Academic success is achieved by utilizing high-quality instruction, and curriculum provided by Florida Virtual School Global (FLVS Global)
• Blended learning environment; curriculum is fully online and students attend daily
• Courses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year
• Course schedules are flexible and offer individualized instruction
• Engagement specialists for math, language arts, science, and social studies are on site
• PSAT and SAT prep classes are available to support student success
• Mawi Asgedom’s Leadership Skills Development course offerings
• Computer Science and Technology courses offered including Introduction to Information Technology, Computer Programming, and Web Design
• Offers four world languages including Chinese I, II, and III; French I and II; Latin I, II, and III; and Spanish I, II, and III

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 15 weighted grade courses
• Honors: 20 weighted grade courses
• Concurrent Enrollment: Opportunities with Front Range Community College, Aims Community College, and University of Colorado Boulder

Co-Curricular Activities

Beta Sigma Delta Math Club, Creative Writing, Fine Arts, Model UN, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Peer Tutors, Science Honor Society, Speech and Debate, Student Ambassadors, Video Production, Virtual Science Fair, Yearbook, and co-curricular activities at schools of residence

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Guitar, Music of the World, and additional opportunities available at a student’s school of residence

Art: Art History and Criticism, Creative Photography, and additional opportunities available at a student’s school of residence

Theater and Dance: Theater, Cinema Film Production, and additional opportunities available at a student’s school of residence

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Students may participate in athletics at their school of residence provided they meet CHSAA eligibility

Highlights

The Career Development Center (CDC) provides students with eight career pathway opportunities. Quality educational programs are aligned with St. Vrain’s rigorous graduation requirements in addition to postsecondary and workforce readiness competencies. Students gain valuable technical skills which allow for a seamless transition to further education or employment through concurrent enrollment and industry certifications.

In addition to concurrent enrollment (dual college and high school credit) offered in some programs, students attending the CDC have the opportunity to participate in authentic work experiences such as project-based learning, job shadowing, clinical experiences, work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships with local businesses and industries.

Any high school student from St. Vrain Valley Schools may attend the CDC. Transportation is provided to and from each home high school and the CDC.

Programs with Concurrent Enrollment Options

• Automotive
• Health Sciences
• Interactive Media Technology
• ProStart (Culinary Arts)
• Welding Fabrication Technology

Available Programs

• Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Agriscience
• Automotive Technology
• Engineering Technology and Machining
• Health Sciences (Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Dental Assistant, and Sports Medicine)
• Interactive Media Technology
• Welding Fabrication Technology

Highlights

Student learning at the Innovation Center transcends the traditional classroom and provides experiential opportunities that are developing today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

We currently offer 30 courses which advance a student’s knowledge in a career pathway of interest. Many of our courses are concurrent (dual college and high school credit) offerings or may have an industry certification.

The Innovation Center is housed in a new, state-of-the-art 50,000 sq. ft. facility that includes a community Makerspace, Innovative Technologies Lab, collaboration spaces, Enterprise Zone, Studio, a Pitch Room, Aeronautics and Pilot Ground, Biomedical Science Lab, Classrooms, Robotics Lab with Underwater Testing Tank, prototype spaces, and more.

There is opportunity for students to become employed at the Innovation Center as student designers. This is made available to any St. Vrain student 15 or older (14-year-olds may volunteer).

Available Programs at the IC

• Aeronautics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Capstone and College Credit Opportunities and Industry Certifications
• Computer Science
• Design
• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Entrepreneurship and Business Applications
• Information Technology
• Media and Broadcasting
• P-TEACH (Pathways to teaching)
• Research and Data Science
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual Reality

The Innovation Center has a comprehensive transportation schedule to ensure that all students are able to access these offerings.

Industry Certifications

• Apple Certified Technician
• TriCaster Operator Certification
• CompTIA IT Certification
• CompTIA A+ Hardware and Software
• UAS Pilot (FAA part 107) Certification

Highlights

• LaunchED Virtual Academy offers a fully-accredited 100 percent online alternative for students in alignment with the mission of St. Vrain Valley Schools
• LaunchED offers flexibility for families as they partner with educators to support and foster student development and social-emotional well- being in a rigorous academic platform
• Curriculum is taught by licensed St. Vrain educators and delivered via Schoology and Webex
• A combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities support student learning
• Advanced level and AP courses are available in a variety of subjects
• High School counselors are available for high school and post- secondary planning and guidance
• LaunchED participates in the St. Vrain Valley Schools Learning Technology Plan to provide all students with iPads to access rigorous and high quality instruction
• Diversity and creativity are welcomed, honored, and encouraged
• Course schedules are flexible and offer individualized opportunities for student growth and support

Programming

St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy partners with Florida Virtual School to deliver a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that aligns with Colorado Academic Standards. The content taught and the pace of delivery will approximate district expectations for each grade level and course, according to district unit plans.

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Students may participate in athletics at their school of residence provided they meet CHSAA eligibility and any other extracurricular activities offered.

Highlights

• Rigorous academics with a robust offering of Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses, foreign languages, advanced science and math, liberal arts, visual and performing arts, physical education, and technology
• Build strength in character through our Six Pillars of Character: Responsibility, Respect, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship
• Challenges students to understand and apply knowledge to identify solutions and become responsible leaders
• Classical education founded on the “tried and true” methods of teaching
• State-of-the-art campus with technological resources, expanding athletics, and a nine-acre outdoor multi-sport complex
• Five-time winner of Colorado Department of Education’s John Irwin School of Excellence Award
• Rated top high school in SVVSD by U.S. News and World Report
• College representatives from over 40 schools visit annually plus scheduled junior year college field trips
• Founded by parents in 1997, Twin Peaks Charter Academy is a parent-governed, parent-involved charter school with a dedicated and caring faculty
• Small school atmosphere with an emphasis on community
• Proud member of CHSAA and the Mile High League

Programs with College Credit Options

• Advanced Placement: 15 weighted grade courses
• Honors: Eight weighted grade courses

Co-Curricular Activities

Geography Bee, History Day, National Honor Society, Service Learning Projects, Speech and Debate, Spelling Bee, Student Government, Robotics, Theater, and Yearbook

In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Choir, Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band

Art: Digital Art, Drawing, Painting, and Ceramics

Theater and Dance: Annual Full-length Musical and Drama Productions, and Theater Classes

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, and Volleyball

High School of Business™ is designed much like a college business administration program. Offered at Longmont High School, students take approximately one course per semester, beginning with Principles of Business. The program continues with courses in various business functions concluding with an internship and a capstone course. In the capstone course, Business Strategies, students use what they have learned from the first five courses to open and run their own business. In addition, students can earn six credit hours from the University of Coloardo Denver and three credit hours from University of Northern Colorado.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a nationally recognized academic program designed to provide motivated high school students with weighted, dual-credit college-level courses. Students will build study skills for a successful college experience. AP courses give students the opportunity to earn college credit, save on tuition and to graduate college in less than four years. AP courses are available at all high schools.

Available at all high schools, the Concurrent Enrollment Program provides an opportunity for juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credit. This option is available to students who have completed a minimum of 11.5 credits toward graduation.

St. Vrain offers college courses through the University of Colorado’s CU Succeed Gold and Silver Programs. The programs provide students the opportunity to take college courses during high school hours while simultaneously earning college credits through the University of Colorado at Denver. Students take a qualifying course at a weighted grade and earn college credit at a fraction of the cost of most university courses. The CU Succeed Gold and Silver courses help position students for academic scholarships.

The IB Diploma Programme at Niwot High School is an internationally recognized, comprehensive curriculum that leads to a high school diploma and a prestigious IB diploma. Selective and competitive colleges and universities around the world recognize the IB Diploma. IB course grades are weighted and when the program is successfully completed, the student earns between 24 and 40 college credit hours. IB graduates are guaranteed admission to all Colorado state colleges and universities. Students who graduate with an IB Diploma begin their college careers as sophomores and are positioned for academic scholarships.

Honors courses prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement courses by introducing the writing and critical thinking skills necessary for advanced coursework. Honors courses are available at all high schools, open to freshmen and sophomores and receive a weighted grade.

P-TECH is a new model of education connecting high school, college and the world of work through college and industry partnerships. Offered at Skyline High, it is a model that allows students to earn a high school diploma as well as an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Front Range Community College at no cost to the student. Included with this program are significant internship and mentorship opportunities with IBM and other industry partners giving students a head start on the other side of completing the program. Students begin in ninth grade for a program that can be completed in four to six years.

Erie High School is embarking into a new era of taking academic excellence to the next level through its new Engineering Focus Program. Students will be able enroll in exciting classes which introduce the concepts of engineering design, automation, computer science and software design over their four years of high school. Students who complete three years of study prior to their senior year will enroll in a research and seminar capstone project which lasts the whole final year of high school. Their research is around an open-ended "real-life" problem which needs solving. Their presentations are judged by engineers from our school's industry partners.

DNA analysis, indentification of disease biomarkers, hands-on anatomy study...these are just a few of the specialized experiences now available to students enrolled in the Biomedical Sciences program at Frederick High School. Developed through Project Lead the Way (PLTW), this new program gives students a chance to lead their own experience through specialized course-work and real-world applications that prepare students for the rigors of advanced university study and STEM careers.

The Mead Energy Academy is a unique program that offers a secondary public education devoted to the principles of energy. The program will require core courses of all students while offering a choice between academic college-bound course work and practical workforce-ready course work.

Cross-curricular courses in math, science, social studies, language arts, business and more will be taught to support our energy focus. The program will prepare students for college studies, technical education, certification programs and the workforce.

SCLA creates leaders from the ground up. We're committed to creating rock-solid students that will make excellent university students and, in turn, will become future leaders prepared for anything the world can throw at them. Students acquire 21st century skills in a balanced curriculum that's both practical and specific, including:

• Citizenship
• Critical Thinking
• Real-world Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Information Literacy
• Collaboration Methods and Expertise
• Self-direction and Independent Thinking Skills
• Innovation

The Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA) of Longmont High School is designed for students interested in careers or post-secondary education rooted in the health sciences.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, industries surrounding the health sciences (including biotechnology, medical studies, and other related fields) are expected to experience a tremendous amount of growth over the next 10 to 20 years. MBSA students are primed to take advantage of this opportunity.

The MBSA provides rigorous college-preparatory curricula and instruction that prepares students for highly competitive admissions, and post-secondary education programs in medicine, research, and allied health sciences.

The mission of the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Academy at Skyline High School is to help students realize their potential for success in STEM careers by supporting their exploration of STEM related fields, by encouraging the development of 21st-Century skills, and by providing them with a head start in pursuing their post-secondary education.

Skyline High School STEM courses are designed so that students have the opportunity to develop multi-cultural relationships within teams to collaboratively solve problems and to develop leadership skills. Hence, the courses not only improve the academic component of the students’ lives but also provide valuable life lessons that can be applied to solve tomorrow’s problems in the real world.

The Skyline High School STEM Academy has a unique partnership with the University of Colorado’s College of Engineering. Graduate students from this program work directly with Skyline High School faculty in course development and instruction geared towards producing tomorrow’s problem solvers. High performing students graduating from the Skyline High School STEM Academy have the ability to earn guaranteed admission into the University of Colorado’s College of Engineering.

The Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Skyline High School is the only 9-12 arts academy in the St. Vrain Valley School District. As the designated VPA school, Skyline is able to offer a wide variety of courses in the visual arts, theater, dance, and music. Some of these unique course offerings include Voice Performance, Stage Technology, advanced Dance and Drama courses, AP and non-AP music Theory, Music Technology, Digital Animation, and Video Production.

In addition to these unique course offerings, students in the academy are given unique artistic opportunities such as attending special VPA events, collaborating with local artists and performers, on site internship opportunities, and creating a senior design project specific to their focus area. All students who complete the program requirements by the end of their senior year earn a VPA certificate upon graduation.

The mission of the Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPA) at Skyline High School is to provide a rigorous, comprehensive, and technology-infused arts program that will prepare our students for postsecondary education, careers, or other creative fields, and instill a life-long appreciation for the arts.

The St. Vrain Valley School District will recognize students who have studied and attained proficiency or higher in English and at least one other language with the Seal of Biliteracy.

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award that will appear on a student’s official transcript to certify to colleges and employers that they have demonstrated proficiency in multiple languages. The Seal of Biliteracy is available to any St. Vrain senior who has studied and attained proficiency or higher in English and at least one other language. In today’s competitive job market, and our multicultural community, the ability to speak, read, and write in more than one language will set a student apart from the crowd.

The P-TEACH Program introduces St.Vrain high school students to a career as an educator by offering a variety of concurrent enrollment courses. Students can earn credit through UC Denver, as well as participate in a variety of enrichment activities such as field trips to the UC Denver School of Education and Human Development. Opportunities for paid externship with the SVVSD Community Schools program are also available.

Four Education Pathways are available through the program.

• Early Childhood & Elementary Pathway
• Early Childhood Education Pathway
• SPED or CLD/Bilingual Pathway
• STEM (Math, Science & Engineering Pathway)