2014-2015 high school options

HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS2014-2015 GUIDE TO

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Dear Parents and Guardians:

As superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support for the well-being and success of our students.

St. Vrain is home to eight neighborhood high schools, an alternative high school, a charter high school, St. Vrain Online Global Academy, and the Career Development Center, each offering a comprehensive, 21st century college prep education. The rigorous courses and engaging activities that your student will experience within our high schools are among the finest in the country.

As your family prepares for this important educational transition, I strongly encourage you and your student to explore the unique focus options available in our high schools. These are, in addition to traditional, rigorous course offerings: Honors and Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), CU Succeed Gold and Silver, Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA), and Leadership Academy, among others. Successful completion of some of these programs will result in a full year of college credit prior to graduation from high school.

You will also find incredible options for your student in areas such as art, music, drama, and athletics, which further promote hard work, creativity, innovation, communication, teamwork, leadership, and character. This robust selection of co-curricular educational experiences will engage and more fully prepare your student for the challenges of the 21st century.

There are amazing opportunities awaiting our students. I encourage you to review the information in your 2014-2015 Annual Guide to High School Options and hope that you will attend some of the upcoming high school open house events across our district.

Take care, and thank you for your strong support and partnership. I appreciate it greatly.

Sincerely,

Don Haddad, [email protected] Twitter: @SVVSDSupt

Don Haddad, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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Superintendents Message

Erie High

Frederick High

Longmont High

Lyons Middle/Senior High

Mead High

Niwot High

Olde Columbine High

Silver Creek High

Skyline High

Twin Peaks Charter Academy

College Prep and Post-Secondary Options

St. Vrain Online Global Academy

Career Development Center

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Enrollment: 799 StudentsLocation: 3180 County Road 5 Erie, CO 80516

College Prep Programs with College Credit Options

Athletics for Character, Discipline and Collegiality

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

Visual and Performing Arts

Alumni Magazine ranked Erie High consistently in the top 25 high schools in Colorado out of over 400 schools

Front Range Community College courses offered to students every semester

Fully developed Mandarin Chinese program in cooperation with the Confucius Institute

Outstanding co-curricular programs (many state championships in athletics, choral, Jazz Band, and visual and performing arts) in state-of-the-art auditorium

High-achieving academics in a small school environment - many students receive state and national recognition including Boettcher Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship finalists

Eleven state softball championships in the past 13 years, and a Gatorade Colorado Athlete of the Year in track and field in 2014

Advanced Placement: 10 weighted grade coursesHonors: 13 weighted grade courses

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Erie offers National Honor Society, MESA Club, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Music: Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion, Guitar, Color Guard, Choir, Orchestra, Music Theory, Small Ensemble and Music TechnologyArt: Animation, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Digital Photography, Drawing, Jewelry, Multimedia, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Studio Art and Web DesignTheatre and Dance: Annual theatre and musical productions in state-of-the-art auditorium

Erie HighPhone: 303-828-4213Website: ehs.svvsd.orgMascot: Tigers

Success is putting yourself in a position where you can do what makes you happy.

NEUROSCIENCE AND LINGUISTICS

Emily VillasenorCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES:

Regis University

Open House: Dec. 4th, 6:00 P.M.

Highlights

Erie Education Foundation Scholarship

Greeley Stampede Foundation Scholarship

Lorraine David Scholarship

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Enrollment: 1029 StudentsLocation: 5690 Tipple PkwyFrederick, CO 80530





Partnering with the University of Colorado (CU) at Denver provides our students the opportunity to earn up to 30 transferable CU credits (equivalent of a full year of college)

A STEM program featuring interactive media and information technology threads of study include Java programming, Video Production, Digital Art, Graphic Design and Music Technology

Offers Mandarin Chinese classes 1-4 classes, and Mandarin 2-2 with over 100 students from all grade levels participating in the program

Home to the districts most modern high school facility: a state-of-the-art, $40 million LEED certified campus, newly opened in 2012

Robust technology options including Pre-Engineering, Music Technology and Video Production in new tech and computer labs

Offers academic programs while simultaneously maintaining strong interpersonal relationships among students and staff

A school culture and programming dedicated to partnerships, interpersonal relationships and student well-being

Advanced Placement: 16 weighted grade coursesCU Succeed Program: 13 weighted grade coursesHonors: 8 weighted grade coursesFront Range PSEO College Credit Transfer: 4 courses

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Frederick offers National Honor Society, MESA Club, Newspaper, Student Government, and Yearbook. Elective courses include Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Music: Band, Symphonic Band, Choir, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Guitar, Piano, Music Technology, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar and Color GuardArt: Advanced Drawing and Painting, Drama, Jewelry, Stage Tech, Sculpture, Multi-Media, Video Production, Digital Photography and Graphic Design Theatre and Dance: Annual full-length drama production

Frederick HighCU SUCCEED

Phone: 303-833-3533Website: fhs.svvsd.orgMascot: Warriors

ENGINEERING/PHYSICSColorado School of Mines

Highlights

Christopher ErwinCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES: Valedictorian CSM E-Days Scholarship UCCS Kane Scholarship State Cross Country/

Track

Open House: Dec. 3rd, 6:00 P.M.

Students with a passion for learning will be met by a dedicated staff at Frederick High.

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling

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Enrollment: 1176 StudentsLocation: 1040 Sunset Street Longmont, CO 80501





One of states largest selections of AP and CU Succeed Gold coursesActive partnerships with CU Denver, CU Boulder, and CSU75 percent student participation in co-curricular activitiesOver 60 percent of Longmont High students are enrolled in AP,

Honors and Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA) courseworkLongmont High Foundation, alumni and friends award over $200k in

scholarships exclusively to Longmont High graduates each yearLongmont High has produced 68 National Merit Scholars and 16

Boettcher Scholars throughout its historySuccessful ACT preparation program offered to all eleventh gradersBeginning in fall of 2015, 1-to-1 iPad implementation for all studentsMultiple technology methods used for daily instruction and student

accessPre advanced and advanced engineering courses offered

Advanced Placement: 21 weighted grade coursesCU Succeed Gold Program: 7 weighted grade coursesHonors: 15 weighted grade coursesMBSA guaranteed acceptance agreement with CU Denver and

Colorado State University; partnered with Longmont United Hospital

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Longmont High offers Student Government, National Honor Society, MESA Club, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Music: Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Orchestra, String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra,Womens Choir, Bel Canto - Advanced Womens Choir, Chamber Singers, Mens Choir, Orpheus - Advanced Mens Choir, Music Technology, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock and Roll, and Color Guard Art: Animation, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Digital Photography, Sculpture and Studio ArtTheatre and Dance: Two major theatre productions annually

Longmont HighAP, HONORS AND MEDICAL AND BIOSCIENCE ACADEMY

Phone: 303-776-6014Website: lhs.svvsd.orgMascot: Trojans

BIOCHEMISTRYGrinnell College

Highlights

Open House: Dec. 3rd, 6:30 P.M.

I would have had a much harder time in college chemistry were it not for my studies at Longmont High.

Nikolai HarrounCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES: Valedictorian Ranked First in Class AP Scholar with Distinction

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

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Enrollment: 238 StudentsLocation: 100 McConnell Dr. Lyons, CO 80540





Offers college coursework through a CSU online partnershipState testing scores in the top 10 of all public high schools in the stateRated as a top high school in 2011, 2012 and 2013 according to U.S.

News and World Report, and NewsweekAwarded the John Irwin School of Excellence and is listed among the

top 8 percent of all high schools in the state of ColoradoIn addition to superior student achievement, 85 percent of Lyons

Middle/Senior High students participate in band, choir, drama, and/or athletics

Outstanding athletics, band, choir and drama programs have received numerous state and district recognitions

Students are highly engaged, enthusiastic and positive

CSU online partnership offering college creditsAdvanced Placement: 7 weighted grade coursesHonors: 3 weighted grade courses

All St. Vrain high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Lyons Middle Senior offers National Honor Society, Bike Club, MESA Club, Student Government, and Yearbook, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Music: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Mixed Choir, Show Choir, Guitar and Music TechnologyArt: Computer Graphics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Video Tech Drama: Drama Class; Annual full-length theatrical production; Bi-annual full-length musical production

Lyons Middle/Senior HighPhone: 303-823-6631 Website: lmshs.svvsd.orgMascot: Lions

SPEECH PATHOLOGYUniversity of Colorado

Highlights

Piper DoeringCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES: Boettcher Scholar National Merit Scholar AP Scholar with

Distinction

Lyons taught me to be a good student and the power of community.

Open House: Dec. 1st, 6:30 P.M.

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, football, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling

CSU ONLINE

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Enrollment: 871 StudentsLocation: 12750 County Rd 7Longmont, CO 80504





Opened in 2009 with a state-of-the-art campusEnergy Academy beginning fall of 2015 (Pending Board approval)Faculty is highly educated, experienced and student centeredGraduates include a Boettcher Scholar and National Merit Scholarship

FinalistOver 70 percent of student body actively participates in co-curricular

activitiesStudent body is compassionate, encouraging and respectfulQuiet rural setting with few distractions

Advanced Placement: 14 weighted grade courses (5.0) CU Succeed Gold Program: Students can earn college credit at CU

Denver for 7 classes at Mead HSA variety of classes are offered through Front Range Community

CollegeHonors: 6 weighted grade courses

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Mead High offers Yearbook, Student Council, National Honor Society, MESA, Film Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Posse Mentoring Club, French Club, International Thespian Society, Strategic Board Game Club, Anime Club and Family Career and Community Leaders of America.

Music: Concert Band, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Color Guard, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, String Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Mens Choir, Womens Choir, A Capella/Jazz Choir, Music Technology and GuitarArt: Ceramics, Jewelry, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Multimedia and Web Design Theatre and Dance: Drama 1 and 2, Basic Stage Technology, annual full-length theatrical production, and tri-annual full-length musical production

Mead HighPhone: 720-494-3940Website: mhs.svvsd.orgMascot: Mavericks

BIOLOGY PRE MEDSeattle University

Highlights


Mead High School prepared me wonderfully for my post-secondary education.

Fei DalyCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES: Valedictorian 3 Year Letterman - Girls

Basketball ACT Composite 31 and

4.14 GPA

CU GOLD SUCCEED, AP/HONORS AND ENERGY ACADEMY*

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling

CSU ONLINE

*Pending Board approval

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Enrollment: 1299 StudentsLocation: 8989 East Niwot Rd Niwot, CO 80503





Computer Science and Engineering Pathways (Project Lead the Way)

Nearly 40 percent of student population enrolled in IB or Pre-IB Programs

Roughy 20 percent of student population enrolled in an AP class On five AP tests, the average student score was 4+Rated as a top high school by U.S. News and World Report, and

Newsweek magazines three out of the four previous yearsAnnually over 90 percent of graduates attend a college or universityMost recently honored with five National Merit Semifinalists Average ACT score of 23.4, compared to the state average of 20.3Girls Track and Field are two-time defending state championsSince 2000, we have won nine athletic state championshipsPerforming arts groups have performed on Broadway, Disneyland and

Disney World

International Baccalaureate: 20 weighted grade coursesAdvanced Placement: 12 weighted grade coursesCU Succeed Gold Program: 2 weighted grade coursesHonors/Niwot Pre IB: 6 weighted grade courses

Intro Programming, Intro App Development, AP Computer Science and Intro Engineering Project Lead the Way

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Niwot offers National Honor Society, MESA Club, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

Music: Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Evenstar, Sedalia, Guitar, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Color Guard, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Music TheoryArt: Animation, Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Sculpture and Digital PhotographyTheatre and Dance: Annual productions in upgraded ($250K) auditorium

Niwot HighINTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) FOCUS

Phone: 303-652-2550Website: nhs.svvsd.orgMascot: Cougars

Highlights


COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF RELIGIONHarvard University

Nick StagerCLASS OF 2012

ACCOLADES: NHS IB Valedictorian Eagle Scout Harvard Universitys

Henry Russell Ames Award 2012-2013

NHS has a richtradition of excellence in academics, the arts, and in the athletic realm.

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

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The Discovery Program is our school culture model. The program teaches positive social skills, management strategies and culture development. All students are expected to use these skills throughout their time at Olde Columbine, and hopefully throughout life.

Alternative Cooperative Education is a career and technical education program that is designed to build general employment skills.

The Teen Parenting Program (TPP) has also been a part of SVVSD for over 20 years and is located at the Olde Columbine building. TPP offers specialized classes for teen parents and expecting teens. The program also offers the opportunity for students to use a nursery located on campus to provide care for babies and toddlers.

At Olde Columbine, we actively work to build positive relationships with and among students. Each month we organize community building events.

All School Hike, Olde Columbine Prom, Volunteer Day and Diversity Day Celebration

For over 20 years, Olde Columbine High School has been an excellent alternative high school of the St. Vrain Valley Schools

Olde Columbine offers a regular high school diploma in a small, community-oriented environment

Students come from a variety of backgrounds, which makes Olde Columbine a diverse and welcoming place to learn

Olde Columbine HighEnrollment: 128 StudentsLocation: 1200 S. Sunset St.Longmont, CO 80501

Phone: 720-494-3961Website: ochs.svvsd.orgMascot: Eagles

Highlights

Special Programming

Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL


CRIMINAL JUSTICEFront Range Community College

Crystal PrietoCLASS OF 2011

The teachers at Olde Columbine cared about my future and my success.

ACCOLADES: Welker Scholarship Workforce Boulder County

Scholarship

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Enrollment: 1176 StudentsLocation: 4901 Nelson Road Longmont, CO 80503


Highlights



Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

Over 90 percent of graduating seniors attend a two-year or four-year college/university

Students honored with Gates Millennium, Boettcher and National Merit Scholarships and Academy appointments

Recognized as a Top Public High School by US News and World Report, and Newsweek

College and Career Center assisting students and families in their transition after high school

Silver Creek students benefit from an Individual Career Academic PlanEvery Silver Creek student participates in ACT and other exam prepProject Unify working in collaboration with Special OlympicsAll-state musicians, vocalists and three annual theatrical performances

Advanced Placement: 18 weighted grade coursesCU Succeed: 3 weighted grade coursesHonors: 7 weighted grade coursesSilver 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

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Silver Creek offers National Honor Society, MESA Club, Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook, and elective courses such as Music Technology, Multimedia, Computer Programming and Studio Art.

VPA department featured on the Travel Channel, at the Colorado General Assembly and in the National Lucerne Dairy Contest.Music: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band, Percussion, Guitar, Color Guard, Concert Choir, Bella Voce, Chamber Choir, Womens Ensemble, Orchestra and Symphonic OrchestraArt: AP 2D Studio Art, Studio Art, Ceramics I and II, Drawing, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Advanced Painting, Photo I, Studio Photo, Digital Photography, Crafts, 2Design and 3DesignDigital Literacy: Music Technology, Music Technology II, Video Production, Intro to Programming and Intro to Computing

Silver Creek HighLEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOCUS SCHOOL

Phone: 720-494-3721Website: schs.svvsd.orgMascot: Raptors

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERINGUS Air Fiorce Academy


Jamie KirklandCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES:

Silver Creek forms a unique learning environment and encourages students to dream big.

Varsity Womens Soccer, Team Captain

Student Advisory Board Licensed Private Pilot at

age 17

Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

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BIO CHEMISTRYColorado State University

Highlights

Enrollment: 1420 StudentsLocation: 600 E. Mtn. View Ave.Longmont, CO 80504





Home of SVVSDs STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and VPA (Visual and Performing Arts) academies with nearly 500 accepted students

University of Colorado, College of Engineering, Guaranteed Admissions Agreement in place for qualified STEM graduates

Strong business partnerships throughout the community provide resources, expertise and opportunities for students

Race to the Top grant recipient which includes access to the Innovation Center where students work on research and development projects that will prepare them for future careers in STEM: $16.6 million to be dispersed among the Skyline feeder system

Students and teachers have access to iPads, laptop and Chromebook carts and several computer labs. Also STEM rooms have a 3D printer and laser cutter

University and college partnerships (CU, UNC and FRCC) that provide curriculum advisors and practicum instructors

Advanced Placement: 17 weighted grade coursesHonors: 8 weighted grade coursesFRCC PSEO college transfer credit: 12 courses

All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Skyline offers National Honor Society, Computer Club, Student Council, Art Club, Yearbook, LINK Crew, Peer Tutoring, Robotics Club and National Art Honor Society. Other elective courses include Musical Theatre, Computer Programming, Studio Art, Interior Design, Fashion Design and World Languages: Italian, Spanish, Chinese and French.

Music: Concert Band, Guitar, Jazz Band, Percussion, Mens Choir, Falconnaires, Mixed Choir, Jazz Choir, Bel Canto Choir, Piano and Composition, Music Technology, Orchestra and Marching BandArt: Drawing, Ceramics, Painting, Sculpture, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design II, Jewelry, Photography, AP Studio Art and Video ProductionTheatre and Dance: Beginning and Advanced Courses in Stage Technology, Dance and Drama

Skyline HighSTEM, VPA AND COMPUTER SCIENCE FOCUS PROGRAMS

Phone: 720-494-3741Website: shs.svvsd.orgMascot: Falcons

Skyline offers ways to explore your interests and how those concepts can apply to your future.

Tim FinneganCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES: Boettcher Scholar CSU Honors Student Longmont Community

Service Award Recipient On CSU research team


Baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling

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Enrollment: 127 StudentsLocation: 340 South Sunset St.Longmont, CO 80501

Twin Peaks Charter AcademyCOLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Phone: 303-772-7286Website: twinpeakscharter.orgMascot: Timberwolves

Academic and college planning for all students Classical education based curriculum that cultivates wisdom and

virtue through advanced studies of literature, history, math, science and world language

Rigorous academics offering AP and Honors courses, Information Technology, Digital Design and Publishing

Founded by parents in 1997, Twin Peaks is a parent-governed schoolCharacter First emphasis supports a positive and enduring school

culture for all studentsExpanded modern K-12 campus on 20 acre site in central LongmontTwin Peaks is a 5-time winner of Colorado Department of Educations

John Irwin School of Excellence AwardHighly trained faculty, dedicated to students development and successAll students are known, valued and challenged to be their best




Advanced Placement: 12 weighted grade coursesHonors: 7 weighted grade coursesDual enrollment opportunities to earn college credits via FRCC, CU

Succeed and Colorado Christian UniversityCollege representatives from over 40 schools visit annually plus

scheduled junior year college field trips

Member of CHSSA Mile High League, basketball, cross country, soccer, track and field, and volleyball. For other sports, students may participate with district schools. Additional sport offerings coming soon with new $5 million sports complex and expansion, targeted completion spring 2015.

Music: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Beginning and Advanced ChoirArt: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, 3-Dimensional Art and Digital ArtTheater and Dance: Beginning and advanced theater classes, Stagecraft, Annual full-length musical and drama productions

Highlights

Open House: Dec. 4th and 10th, 6:30 P.M.

INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGYUniversity of Colorado

Kelly PhamCLASS OF 2014

ACCOLADES: Also majoring in Finance 13-14 Board of Directors

Character Scholarship for Leadership

The rigorous education that Twin Peaks provided definitely prepared me for CU.

Co-Curricular for Life Skills, Fun and Social Interaction All SVVSD high schools offer a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Twin Peaks offers Student Government, National Honor Society, Speech and Debate, Fencing Club, Odyssey of the Mind, Knowledge Bowl, Service Learning Projects, Yearbook, Theatre, Dance/Cheer Club, Running Club and special events.

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St. Vrain Global Online Academy is a free public K-12 virtual school within St. Vrain Valley Schools serving grades 9-12. St. Vrain Online allows students to achieve academic success utilizing high-quality instruction and curriculum, while allowing them to choose when and where to learn.

St. Vrain Online offers a global educational experience while allowing constant accessibility to courses and teachers, flexibility in course scheduling and individualized instruction for every student. These attributes equip students with the tools, skills and knowledge required for post-secondary opportunities and career readiness in the 21st century.

The Career and Development Center (CDC) provides students with both academic preparation and practical knowledge. Programs provide students job skills and require students to maintain specific, rigorous academic standards. Career related training in language, math and science, along with experiential educational opportunities, provide students with necessary entry-level skills for employment or post-secondary options.

CDC programs expose students to the latest in technology theory and hands-on experiences in laboratory and real-world environments. To ensure the integrity of each program, the schools focus is to coordinate programs with the post-secondary/community college system. CDC also assists students in job placement and cooperative work experience.

Any high school student from SVVSD may attend the CDC. Transportation is provided to and from each home high school and CDC.

Twin Peaks Charter Academy

Open House: Feb. 18th, 3:00 P.M.

Location: 1200 S. Sunset St.Longmont, CO 80501

St. Vrain Online Global AcademyVIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

Phone: 303-494-3975Website: svoga.svvsd.org

Highlights

Highlights

Location: 1200 S. Sunset St.Longmont, CO 80501

Career Development CenterCAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Phone: 303-772-3333Website: cdc.svvsd.org

Heather TamsCLASS OF 2013Colorado State University,Geology

Kara HaskinsCLASS OF 2014University of Wyoming,Nursing

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Elizabeth Cameron, Longmont High 14US Naval Academy

Josie Lamp, Skyline High 14Arizona State University

Heath Fesenmeyer, Lyons Senior High 14Colorado School of Mines

The IB Diploma Programme 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.

The College Boards 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. Longmont High offers an AP Diploma for qualified students.

STEM is a rigorous academic program at Skyline High that exposes students to coursework in creative and advanced engineering, project design, workplace collaboration and leadership. Engineering Ph.D. fellows from the University of Colorado work directly with Skyline faculty and students. STEM graduates have the opportunity to earn guaranteed admission to the CU College of Engineering.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Advanced Placement (AP)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Beginning Fall 2013, the MBSA at Longmont High School will offer rigorous college-preparatory curricula that prepares students for admission to post-secondary programs in medicine, research and allied health sciences. In partnership with state universities, community colleges and community business partners, students will experience challenging coursework, interact with health science professionals, develop hands-on skills through internships and apply technology to real-life problems.

Medical and BioScience Academy (MBSA)

College-Prep and Post-Secondary Options for Your Student

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SVVSD offers college courses through the University of Colorados Succeed Program. The program provides 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 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.

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.

Valarie Allman, Silver Creek High 13Stanford University

Kristina Lu, Mead High 13University of Colorado at Boulder

Yew Hung Leong, Niwot High 10University of California at Berkeley

Available at all high schools, the Concurrent Enrollment Program provides an opportunity for juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credit. The district reimburses tuition for up to two courses per semester (not summer school) when the student obtains a C grade or better. This option is available to students who have completed a minimum of 11.5 credits toward graduation.

SVVSDs Career Development Center provides career and technical opportunities that emphasize core academic content, workplace competencies, technical skills and seamless transition to post-secondary career training and/or employment. Focus areas include Agricultural Science, Engineering, Dental Assisting, Plant and Environmental Technology, Restaurant Careers and Welding, among others.

CU Succeed Gold and Silver Program

Honors Concurrent Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

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