251 S Bryant Street
Denver, CO 80219

Valverde Elementary School is an inclusive, culturally diverse and response welcoming school that serves as an anchor in the Valverde neighborhood. Incredible amounts of work have been completed by leadership and teachers in order to bring Valverde Elementary School to a place where individual students and their learning are celebrated. Valverde is rated a Green School, per the Denver Public Schools SPF which is an awesome accomplishment. My two sons attend Valverde, and we choiced into the school from another neighborhood, specifically because of what Valverde has to offer. My children are loved and supported unconditionally at Valverde.

I AM A STUDENT IN 6TH GRADE AND I SUGGEST IT BEING THE BEST SCHOOL I HAVE GONE 2 IN MY INTIRE LIFE WITH LITTLE PROBLEMS WE SHOW LEADERSHIP EVERYDAY AND WERE SURLEY ALWAYS GOING 2 BE CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN TO COLLEGE YEAH CLASS OF 2018

I had my reservations about sending my daughter to this school because of the 2 out of 10 it received on this website. Once I realized that the academic rating is for K-12 and that the elementary level has much better scoring than that, I felt more comfortable. A few things that I love about this school. First, my daughter is able to do dance, drama, art, and music at school. It is less time away from home in the evenings because I don't have to put her in outside classes. Secondly, the teachers at this school (speaking at the elementary level) are outstanding. I've been so impressed with their level of commitment to helping all of the children excel. My child was already reading when she started kindergarten, but they have been wonderful about differentiating for her and others, and they have a great gifted and talented teacher who works with the kids as well.Last of all, the elementary level principal is awesome! She collaborates with teachers and parents and is constantly working to improve the school (on all levels. i.e. teaching, data, culture). This school has a great community feel and gives great academic opportunities as well as art-filled experiences.

At STRIVE Prep - Westwood there is a focus on creating and protecting safe school environments where students are valued by every adult. Students are supported emotionally, socially, and academically in a safe, joyful, and knowledge-rich learning environment that sets our scholars up for success in high school, college and beyond. With safety at the forefront of our agenda, we are able to drive student learning at a high level, where students engage critically in texts, problem solve like mathematicians, and explore the world as scientists.

Honestly, As a parent I find these other reviews hilariously ridiculous. One review is from a parent who cares enough about their student to leave a bad review but not enough to help them dress according to the rules, the other two are from parents who are obviously disengaged from the school and are rating it off of second hand information. The truth is that the school's Principle, leadership and teachers are great, and really care about the students. The area around the school (where I reside) is a troubled community and the strides Kepner has made in such a short time is no less than amazing. I love this school, and my students do too. The difference between my review and these others is that mine is from a first hand account aswell as from an engaged parent who is active in this school. I could not say enough good things about this school. Is it perfect? No...but no school is. However, people need to stop blaming schools when in reality the issue is their lack of parent involvement.

At STRIVE Prep- Kepner we welcome all students and support them in their academic and social-emotional growth through our small, community-based programing. We believe in the development of the whole person. Each member of our community is dedicated to living our Commitments and building strong relationships so that all we all thrive and continue to grow. We value relationships and ensure that each member of our community is supported as an individual. We are a TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction) school, that offers Spanish Language Arts, Spanish World Studies, and other classes that support our students who are newest to the country. We are committed to supporting our students and staff with Social Emotional Learning through our Compass programing. This supports our whole community in being able to share their identities and build deep connections and supportive relationships. We have small advisories (or school families) of around 15 students where students begin their days in a supportive environment. Each Advisor supports students in being academically on track as well as supported in their Compass work.

I initially appreciated the school because it provided an academic factor that we did not receive in my daughter’s elementary school.I have learned that the school is adamant about using collective punishment as a tool, which has proven repeatedly does not work. Admin and teacher rarely respond to requests for communication. They will throw your kid into courses without even communicating with the parents and legitimately say “we are doing this in the best interest of your child”I have gotten one child through DPS schools and never experienced such a lack of care for the individual child. They treat every child as though they are bad- even the good ones. Avoid this school at all costs.

It is a good school. I like teachers there