In a “Penny Harvest” fundraiser, McAuliffe students, parents, teachers and staff collected over $5,750 this year.
McAuliffe Penny Harvest
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Schools/Education
Stapleton Elementary Choice Outcome
How many applied to each Stapleton elementary school and how many are on wait lists?
McAuliffe To Expand in 2016 To Meet Demand
DPS Chief of Schools Susana Cordova says McAuliffe will grow to meet demands of 2016 middle school population. Venture Prep High School to re-locate.
Corrected DSST:Conservatory Green Choice Data in April Front Porch
The chart showing the outcome of middle school choice for DSST:Conservatory Green had the colors reversed for “Other Denver” and “Non-Denver.” The corrected chart is shown here.
Choice: Why It’s Such a Big Deal in NE Denver
A brief explanation of choice and how it came about.
Choice Outcome for Stapleton Elementary
The most recent data available about elementary choice outcomes.
Choice Outcome for Stapleton/Park Hill Middle Schools
A snapshot of this year’s choice and what’s expected for next year
A Look at Northfield High School’s First Class
Being a brand new school, Northfield High School did very well in the high school choice system and the first class is expected to be a diverse group.
The New Tests: How Did They Go?
After all the media coverage about the new state standardized tests, the Front Porch interviewed principals to see how they went. Every principal said they try not to make a big deal of the annual standardized tests so students won’t feel pressure about them. Some took further steps to help students relax and do their best. Denver Discovery had a meditation session before each test. Bill Roberts had students exercise before the test and practice deep breathing. Ashley teachers made a silly and fun video.
Homeschooling the Right Fit for Some Families
Homeschooling has had a bad reputation at times, but many homeschooled kids excel beyond the reputation.
Biz Ideas from Budding Entrepreneurs
Forty fifth-graders at Bill Roberts Elementary shared business plans for few months writing business plans
Some Stapleton Schools Fall Below Recommended Rates of Vaccination
The community is protected when 86% – 95% of the population is vaccinated (levels vary with different diseases). Some Stapleton area schools are below those levels.
