Highland Elementary
Academic Programs / Special Features
- 2017, 2018 and 2019 Recipient of the John Irwin School of Excellence Award for Academic Achievement
- 2017 Recipient of the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award for Academic Growth
- A safe and welcoming environment
- Student-focused decision making
- STEAM Lab
- Updated library
- Rigorous, comprehensive and well-rounded academic programs focused on Colorado Academic Standards
- A high quality, experienced staff to serve children
- Active and supportive PTO and parent volunteers
- Senior Volunteers Program
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program – 9th year of implementation
- Second Step: research-based behavior intervention program K–5
- Specialized reading support, computers, library, physical education, art and music specialists on staff
- Learning Support Services for all students with disabilities
- Chromebook computers for all students Grade 3–5
- Chromebook touchscreen stations in all K–2 classes
- SMART Board technology in all K–5 classes
- Classroom Audio Systems in every classroom
- Unique to Highland: Highland Hoppers Exhibition Jump Rope Team, Highland Hustle School/Community Fitness Race
- Mental Health Support: part-time (.8) Social Worker and full-time School Psychologist
- Gifted and Talented Support (.5)
- During and After-School Enrichment Opportunities: Jump Rope Club, Spelling Bee, Battle of the Books, Destination Imagination, Math Olympiad, Science Fair, Karate, Lego Club, Art Class-Young Rembrandts, Beginning and Advanced Band
- Hotshots – Award-winning before- and after-school and summer child care program. Named a Program of Excellence by the Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council. Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRADES PRE-K–5
711 East Euclid Avenue
Centennial, CO 80121
303-347-4525
Principal
Keri McCabe
DID YOU KNOW?
Highland has a demonstration jump rope team called the Highland Hoppers! The team occasionally provides half-time entertainment at high school sporting events.