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How do I choose a school for my child?The student achievement and demographic data provided on this site are just one piece of the puzzle in choosing a school for your child. For the rest of the information you may need, visit the schools that interest you. Here are guides that might be helpful to take with you on your school visit. Toolkit - Parents Choosing Schools Five Questions How do I get my child into the school I choose?Policies vary from district to district, but generally an application is available from the school and must be submitted to the school to which the family is applying. Below is a list of websites with more specific information.
This is a list of school districts that have published information about the choice process on their websites. For information about specific charter schools, select Colorado League of Charter Schools or the Charter School Institute.
Many charter schools also accept a common application. Click here to download the application and a list of participating schools. |
These are the schools that fit your search criteria. If you would like to see a shorter or longer list of schools, it might be helpful to go back to the box above and change your search options. For example, you might choose a shorter distance that you are willing to travel.
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Colorado students are assessed once a year in order to measure their performance on state academic content standards, using the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP).
The Colorado Growth Model provides a common understanding of how individual students and groups of students progress from year to year toward state standards based on where each individual student begins. The Y axis reflects performance as measured by CSAP scores and the X axis represents student growth.
For more information on the growth model please click here.
Percent of children eligible for free or reduced cost lunches.
Student enrollment according to ethnicity.
1. Type the school name in the box next to "School Name".
2. Hit "Find Schools"
3. A popup box will appear. Select the school from the list that was returned. If the school of interest wasn't in the list, you may refine your search in that popup box.
Colorado state law allows you to choose any public (neighborhood or charter) school for your child, even if it is not in your neighborhood or school district. Your child can then attend that school for free, unless it is full.
In many cases, you must submit an enrollment application to schools in order to be included in their lottery. Rules and deadlines are different from district to district. You can find more information on this website about how to apply to be included in school lotteries, or you can contact schools and district offices directly.
One important thing to note is that while districts usually provide transportation to the schools closest to where you live. If you choose a different school or a charter school, you will likely need to provide your own transportation.
This site can be made as simple or as complex as you want, depending on your interests in comparing and finding the right school for your child/children. To begin, type in your address and nearby schools will appear. Or, if you are already interested in a certain school, type in the specific school name.
Remember, depending on the information you check or input, the number of schools may be small or large. If the list of schools is too large, limit and lower your information. For example, instead of searching for schools within a 5-mile radius, change it to 1-3 miles.
Schools will be listed in four different ways-- alphabetically, by growth, by distance from your address, and by performance.
Once you feel satisfied with your search, please consider visiting the school itself. School contact information is provided and most schools offer scheduled tours or tours by appointment, depending on your availability. Spend time with the principal and in the classrooms. That is the best way to get a feel for the school, the teachers, students and parents. Although it is more important than buying a car, you wouldn't necessarily buy a car without seeing it and test driving it. Most schools are eager to meet you and to show off their school.
Enjoy your search and good luck choosing.
PS = Private School
= Bus Route link
Once you narrow your search to the schools that interest you, it is important to visit those schools. Here are two guides you can print to take along with you.
