Keeps active minds engaged, and works to help students reach for and achieve high goals in school and in life.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
Newsweeks ratign of 40th in the nation was one of the founding goals. But what that does not talk about is the comaraderie of the staff when times get tough. We gave up our vacation days whenstaff members got cancer, we reached out to students when they had troubling times. This is a humble group
... Read more of individual who work to improve the climate of the school ( see our climate results improve from below to above bvsd in the past 3 years) . I was repeated brought to tears at graduation, 8th grade promotion the last day activities. . We moved furniture and books, cleaned out lockers(yuck) put up shelves when it would have been so easier so have left at lunch. After 5 years of working here i am so proud of my school with their ground breaking initiatives. Thank you for the parental support and care- Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/31/08
I tend to agree with the comment that the Elementary needs more guidance when it comes to parent involvement, especially for Homework. Infinite Campus might be the answer, since it works very well for Middle & High school (parents can easily check on assignments this way). On the plus side, the school
... Read more doesn't let kids 'slide thru the cracks' (as it often happens in the regular public schools) for which I'm eternal grateful , but on the same token, one or two missing assignments can drive the grade to an 'F' immediately (they also have good measures to recover). Overall is an excellent school, but the staff might be a bit overwhelmed by the increased number of pupils in the recent years. One more thing: the kids are not the friendliest, there are a lot of abusive slurs which is disturbing to me, since is a school with high standards. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/08
I have been a student at Peak to Peak for 6 years and I have no regrets. It's such a great place to learn and because of the small-school environment, everyone is very nice, and you get to know basically all the teachers and students. Recently, we acquired an amazing new theatre teacher, and our plays
... Read more are just stunning. The sports are great and I love it. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/30/07
We have been members of the Peak to Peak community for 3 years. The school has removed traditional academic barriers and allows students to excel by appropriate placement and academic focus. Parent involvement is critical to Peak to Peak's success. Peak to Peak will continue to be a top choice of students
... Read more and families seeking top quality education. Class sizes are currently near the maximum and negatively impacts the overall quality of education, even though it is still superior to other options. Communication continues to be a challenge, but has been set as a priority and we expect to see improvement in this area. Appropriate guidance of parent involvement in student homework (K-5) is also an area that needs improvement. If you are looking for a special school for your children - look at Peak to Peak - but plan on being involved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/07
This is a great school! we're new this year, and both of my middle school kids love it! the teachers enjoy teaching, they care, and they make their classes interesting and fun. The other kids have been incredibly nice, and neither of my kids have seen even one person bullied so far. Another unique aspect
... Read more about this school is that it's 'cool' to be smart and kind, and it's 'uncool' to be disrespectful, to smoke-drink-do drugs, etc. It's powerful to see kids encouraging each other to be themselves, and celebrating each others individual gifts. The school teaches to the students individual level, (there may be a 7th grader and a 10th grader in the same class), and this helps the classes be more efficient, and the students get to know each other better. Needs: better tech/computer classes, football, & a bigger library. Strengths: very strong academics/teachers, supportive and inclusive student body...A 10! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/06
Peak to Peak is the best high school - the teachers and principals are fully dedicated, the sports teams, such as soccer and hockey, rock, and the counselors and teachers come to school for the sole purpose of making us better students.
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Posted by a student on 09/19/06
Excellent Academic Programs, good leadership and improving social climate!
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Posted by a administrator on 05/10/06
My oldest child will graduate from Peak to Peak this year, and I can't believe how fortunate we have been to be a part of this great school. When Peak to Peak says 'college prep', it means it. After only five years, its ACT scores are already the third highest in the state. The NCA has awarded the
... Read more school its College Preparatory accreditation (only one other public school in Colorado has attained that status), and its graduates are heading off to prestigious colleges. Not only is it succeeding academically, they are the state champions in both soccer and hockey this year! It took vision and leadership to build such a strong program in such a short period of time. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/06
Peak to Peak is a Magnet and it brings in students from the surrounding areas. It has some great teahers like Mrs Roob, Mrs Freeman and Mrs Henning who go above and beyond and teach the children. Tony Fontana is great Principal.
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* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,400
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
90
Number of classrooms:
25
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Music, Orchestra
Fine Arts
Drama
Special Education
Gifted Students, Occupational Therapists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
English
Speech/Debate
Advanced Placement
Science
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Lafayette schools — Peak To Peak Charter School is located at 800 Merlin Dr, Lafayette CO 80026. 800 Merlin Dr is in the 80026 ZIP code in Lafayette, CO The school district for Peak To Peak Charter School is the Boulder Valley School District R E2. Peak To Peak Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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