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Leadership

Steve Gard
Principal/Administrator

steven.gard@asd20.org
(719) 234 - 6210

By the Numbers

Offered at This School
Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded
1996
Enrollment
160

Unique Offerings

Class sizes capped at 15 students.
Each student has a mentor teacher they meet with daily.
Teachers meet weekly to trouble shoot for student needs and have extra professional learning days to plan for innovative programming.
We work with neighborhood sports schedules.

Academics

College & Career Advising
College & Career Advising gives students the opportunity to explore and learn through practical application of academic and technical skills and knowledge preparing them to compete in a global economy.
Concurrent / Dual Enrollment
We partner with local colleges and universities to provide opportunities for our students to earn college credits while still in high school. Hgh school students can take a variety of courses and programs in preparation for their college/university studies.
Counseling
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence teaches young people skills such as active listening, self-awareness and empathy to help them succeed both academically and socially.
Seal of Biliteracy
We recognize and honor the skills our students attain through bilingualism. The ability to read, write, and speak in multiple languages provides a marketable advantage with colleges, universities, and competitive job markets. Students who meet requirements for proficiency will be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy on their official student transcript.
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program develops and nurtures students with exceptional abilities and talents in academics, creative thinking, leadership, or visual and performing arts.

Arts

2D/3D Art
Drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay will allow students to explore both 2-D and 3- D art. Our curriculum may coordinate with themes used in math, science, language arts, and social studies to enable students to have a well-rounded art education experience.

Career & Technical Education

College & Career Advising
College & Career Advising gives students the opportunity to explore and learn through practical application of academic and technical skills and knowledge preparing them to compete in a global economy.

Supports

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
​Multi-Tiered System of Supports provides academic and social/emotional/behavior support for students based on their needs.
Sources of Strength
Sources of Strength is a youth program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying and substance abuse.