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Programs of Choice
A non-traditional setting, passionately serving students in Grades 6–12
A smaller student-to-teacher ratio provides a more individualized, intensive learning experience
Emphasis on communication, organization, relationships and social/emotional skills
Academic classes meet the same requirements as courses taught at other LPS high/middle schools
LPS academic curriculum in all core classes: language arts, math, science and social studies
Elective opportunities offered such as: art, yoga, physical education, student leadership, culinary arts and movie-making
Restorative practices and empathy-building
Community service partnerships and projects
Outdoor educational opportunities, community-building activities and field trips
Numerous after-school activities/events
Discovery Curriculum (research-based social/emotional curriculum) taught to students Grades 6–12
Highly qualified, passionate and supportive staff
Interested students/families can contact their home school counselor for information and recommendation

Student-teacher ratio average 18:1
Passionately serving students in Grades 9–12
Students earn their HS diploma from their home school
Concurrent enrollment opportunities through Arapahoe Community College
Work study experience, independent study, career counseling and technical training programs are available
Online computer courses are offered for credit recovery, among other intervention for literacy and math

Phoenix Program Grades 6-9 & 10-12
Principal: Ashley Broer
Phoenix Program Grades 10-12
Facilitator: Therese Hustis

6557 S. Acoma Street
303-347-4725

A direct placement program to support LPS students who are expelled or in need of intensive supports
Passionately serving students in Grades 6–9 during typical school hours
A very small learning environment providing individualized and intensive academic and behavioral supports with a therapeutic component for students and families
Emphasis on social/emotional and academic growth
LPS academic curriculum in all academic core classes: language arts, math, science and social studies
Elective opportunities including: Art, PE and “Selfology”
Restorative practices and empathy-building
Partnership with the Binning Family Foundation
Weekly leadership, team-building and adventure experiences for students
Highly qualified, passionate and supportive staff

A direct placement program to support LPS students who are expelled from an LPS High School
Passionately serving students in Grades 10–12 during typical school hours
A very small learning environment providing individualized and intensive academic and behavioral supports with a therapeutic component for students and families
Emphasis on social/emotional and academic growth
LPS academic curriculum in all academic core classes: language arts, math, science and social studies
Restorative practices and empathy-building
Partnership with the Binning Family Foundation
Weekly leadership, team-building and adventure experiences for students
Highly qualified, passionate and supportive staff

It's going to be a great school year!