±«Óãtv Choice Schools

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Unique options for every learner.

In addition to neighborhood schools, ±«Óãtv offers specialized ¡°schools of choice¡± that reflect our community¡¯s diversity and innovation. Families can explore Expeditionary Learning, Core Knowledge, Dual Language, and STEM-focused programs ¡ª all tuition-free and open to every student through the School Choice process. Find the program that best fits your child¡¯s passions and goals.

Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary, so they require a School of Choice application to attend.

 


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±«Óãtv Choice Schools

Centennial High School

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A small, student?centered alternative high school in Fort Collins that offers flexible scheduling, personalized learning, and strong support for social, emotional, and behavioral growth

  • Hexter model: students attend in six-week blocks, with new students enrolling every six-weeks. This helps them recover credits rapidly.
  • Four-day week: Students attend slightly longer days Tuesday-Friday, with one Monday attendance every six weeks. 
  • Small classes capped at 18 students within a positive, caring culture of dedicated staff 
  • Closed campus to help support students' attendance
  • Opportunities for off-campus experiences during E-week
  • Access to all ±«Óãtv programs such as the Career Tech Center, concurrent enrollment, etc.
  • Health clinic on campus
  • Major performance growth 
  • Discovery model to help students re?engage and succeed on paths to graduation
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways:  

 

*Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary. Centennial and Poudre Community Academy have their own applications, separate from the School of Choice process.

 

Harris Bilingual Elementary School

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±«Óãtv¡¯s choice-only* dual language immersion school, helping students to enter their futures with fluency in both English and Spanish

  • Additive bilingualism and cultural pluralism focus
  • Diverse student body

 

*Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary, so they require a School of Choice application to attend.

    Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

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    ±«Óãtv¡¯s choice-only* Core Knowledge middle school 

    • ±«Óãtv's only National Blue Ribbon middle school, with an additional US Department of Education Green Ribbon Award and Professional Learning Community at Work Model School designation
    • Center-based Integrated Learning Supports program 
    • Award-winning music program, including a Best Community for Music Education distinction
    • Core Knowledge requires all students to learn visual arts and music in addition to core subjects
    • Robust leadership programming including Kinard CARES and Global Leadership
    • Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways: , , , , , , 

      *Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary, so they require a School of Choice application to attend.

    ±«Óãtv Options

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    A one-day-per-week, no-cost, in-person enrichment program serving K-8 students in nonpublic schooling, including homeschooling and umbrella schools

    • ±«Óãtv's only enrichment program for nonpublic school students
    • Students can attend either Mondays of Fridays
    • Enrichment classes include Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, STEM & Engineering, Music, Art, PE/Wellness, Technology, World Language and Culture, and Culinary Arts
    • Access to other district-organized events and opportunities, including Fort Collins Lincoln Center performances and ±«Óãtv's 5th Grade Eco Experience
    • Teacher-organized field trips, optional social events, and community-connected service projects

     

    *Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary, so they require a School of Choice application to attend.

      Polaris Expeditionary Learning School (K-12)

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      ±«Óãtv¡¯s innovative, choice-only* expeditionary learning school, featuring a small and close-knit student body, weeklong intensives, adventure trips, and fieldwork experiences 

      • A welcoming, game-changing option for students who feel like they don¡¯t fit in and students struggling in traditional school environments
      • Experiential, inquiry-based learning including portfolio development, presentations of learning, and standards-based grading throughout k-12
      • Equity focus and restorative justice approach to behavior management throughout k-12
      • Smallest middle school in ±«Óãtv, leaving no room for students to be overlooked
      • Unique rites of passage, mixed-age learning and mentoring, and crew model for belonging and community-building
      • Collaboration with Poudre Community Academy for sports
      • Concurrent enrollment courses offered for earning college credit
      • All seniors graduate with work-based learning project portfolios and capstone completions
      • High School Career & Technical Education Pathways: , (the only program of its kind in CO), (the only program of its kind in CO),

       

      *Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary, so they require a School of Choice application to attend.

       

           

             

              Poudre Community Academy (8-12)

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              A closed?campus, alternative school setting in ±«Óãtv for grades 8?12 that combines small class sizes, strong expectations, service learning, and extensive support toward graduation and career readiness.

              • Tailored, personalized, flexible learning and support, including credit recovery
              • Trauma-informed focus
              • Sports programs: basketball, track and field, volleyball, e-sports
              • Service learning and work-based learning
              • Quarterly experiential Learning Activities like climbing, rafting, or visiting museums 
              • Increased number of staff with higher degrees
              • Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways:

               

              *Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary. Centennial and Poudre Community Academy have their own applications, separate from the School of Choice process.

               

                 

                  ±«Óãtv Global Academy (K-12)

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                  A K-12 hybrid learning program welcoming diverse learners ¡ª from advanced students to those seeking an alternative to traditional schooling

                  • ±«Óãtv's only hybrid learning program
                  • Small-school environment, small class sizes, supportive environment
                  • Extensive family involvement opportunities
                  • On-campus learning 2 days per week; at-home, asynchronous learning 3 days per week
                  • Teachers provide and grade at-home assignments
                  • Parents (Learning Coaches) provide guidance and review assignments completed at home
                  • K-8 students attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays
                  • 9-12 students attend on Mondays and Wednesdays
                  • Engagement opportunities including Friday Fun Club, Learning Coach Wellness Walks, Student Ambassadors, Pioneer Way support for 9th graders, Learning Coach Coffees, Learning Labs for extra in-person support, National Honor Society, Garden Club, e-sports, enrichment clubs
                  • High school students can participate in ±«Óãtv's, Concurrent Enrollment classes, and Front Range Community College

                   

                  *Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary, so they require a School of Choice application to attend.

                   

                    Traut Core Knowledge Elementary School

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                    ±«Óãtv¡¯s award-winning, choice-only* Core Knowledge school

                    • Site-Based Management Council: A unique governance model that includes seven family partners, six staff members and the principal
                    • Exceptional academic performance
                    • Parent Partnership Mentor program helps new families integrate and thrive

                     

                    *Choice-only schools are not charter schools ¨C they are ±«Óãtv public schools that do not have a neighborhood boundary, so they require a School of Choice application to attend.

                     

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