2088 S Coors Court
Lakewood, CO 80228

My girls had a great experience. Outstanding academics felt safe and supported. Both are now in all honors classes in high school and doing great!

dedicated teachers and principal care about their students success at and after GM

We are parents to two kids enrolled at the school for the past three years, and our experience at Rooney has been wonderful. From the moment we stepped into the school on our kindergarten tour, the warm and welcoming atmosphere was evident. The teachers are not just educators; they are nurturing, passionate individuals who truly care about the well-being and academic success of each child. Their commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment has made a significant impact on both of our children's educational journeys.We are also impressed by the leadership of the new principal. Under his guidance, the school has seen positive changes and a renewed sense of community spirit. The principal's approach to education and open communication style has created a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and students work together to achieve common goals.Beyond academics, Rooney stands out for its strong sense of community. The school's events, wonderful PTA, and extracurricular activities have allowed us to connect with other families, creating friendships and a community that extends far beyond the classroom. The supportive network of parents and educators has truly enriched our overall experience. We feel grateful to be part of such a positive and nurturing community that prioritizes the well-rounded development of our children.

This school supports all students and helps me as a student with special needs succeed. Many of the negative reviews are from when the school had a different principal. I have had bad experiences with some teachers but most are thoughtful and expect all students. Although this school has some dumb rules and high goals. I have found that they do a lot to help students succeed.

We love this school! Our child had the best experience attending this school. Teachers and all the staff are amazing.

Unfortunately All five of my siblings and I had the "opportunity" to go to D'Evelyn. However as many would assume/expect that we were lucky, it was the complete opposite experience. I would never recommend this school to anyone... it is actually HORRIBLE. Review written by Giada Franzese

If you care about your child's education, then do not go to this school. No grades, no real guidance, no discipline, no structure and no motivation geared towards actual education. It does not hold kids accountable, does not teach responsibility and does not set kids up for success.

This school only works for a very small number of learners.The quality of teachers is really hit or miss. The ideology behind this learning environment is student lead learning. Unfortunately if you have anything other than an outstanding teacher the student is left to fail academically while shouldering the blame for not being self-directed. A few students thrive, unfortunately many are poorly prepared academically for life after high school. The administration is unwilling or unable to fully accept responsibility for the safety of their students during school hours. Drug use, alcohol consumption, and sex on campus does occur at this secondary school which shares a campus with K-6. Do not accept the hype that the community environment is so great that these students respect the rules. I was recently informed that 1/2 of the class in one of my students electives chooses to regularly not attend that class. No attendance is recorded and they are simply unaccounted for during this time. This did not seem problematic to the teacher at all. I'm unsure how this compares to other schools. I was surprised this type of behavior existed, since the number of students that are enrolled at JCOS is so low, and the advisers claim to be deeply invested. The administration's response is that the students are choosing to break the rules and it is not the schools philosophy to police them. There are very few extra curricular activities offered through the school. There is almost no focus on physical education. PE classes that do exist have almost entirely male enrollment. A holistic approach to education is not embraced here. The exceptional outcome that occasionally occurs at this school is promoted as the norm. Please be aware that it is not.