Focus Schools
For years St. Vrain has successfully cultivated academic focus programs such as International Baccalaureate (IB), Pre-Collegiate Advanced Placement (AP), and Math and Science within existing schools. These unique programs continue to expand and attract the interest of many students and parents.
Trends across Colorado and the nation indicate that participation in focus schools is growing as parents actively pursue unique academic opportunities for their students. In fact, survey results from St. Vrain residents confirm there is a strong interest in expanding focus school opportunities.
With passage of the November 2008 Mill Levy Override, the District can now provide more program options to students and schools. The effect will be to enhance achievement, satisfy the growing demand for unique learning opportunities, and retain students and families who may be seeking opportunities outside our district.
2011-2012 Focus School Programming
Advanced
- Black Rock Elementary, Gifted & Talented (G/T)
- Niwot Elementary, Differentiated Instruction
- Erie Middle, Pre-Advanced Placement SpringBoard (AP)
- Longs Peak Middle, Pre-Advanced Placement SpringBoard (AP)
- Longmont High, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) Diploma, CU Gold
Technology
- Blue Mountain Elementary, Technology
- Westview Middle, Technology
International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Alpine Elementary, IB Primary Years Programme
- Central Elementary, IB Primary Years Programme
- Heritage Middle, IB Middle Years Programme
- Niwot High, IB Diploma Programme
Arts
- Hygiene Elementary, Integrated Academic Arts
- Mountain View Elementary, Integrated Arts
- Sunset Middle, Advanced Academics with an Emphasis on the Arts
- Skyline High, Visual & Performing Arts
Science/Math
- Blue Mountain Elementary, Science
- Centennial Elementary, Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
- Loma Linda Elementary, Math, Science
- Skyline High, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
Leadership
- Eagle Crest Elementary, Leadership
- Altona Middle, Leadership
- Silver Creek High, Leadership
Core Knowledge
- Red Hawk Elementary, Core Knowledge
- Carbon Valley Academy, Core Knowledge
- Flagstaff Academy, Core Knowledge
- Imagine Charter School at Firestone, Core Knowledge
- Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Core Knowledge
Additional Options
- Black Rock Elementary, World Languages
- Blue Mountain Elementary, Inquiry
- Mead Middle, Extra Curricular Engagement & Learning (EXCEL)
- Erie High, Mandarin Chinese
- District-wide, Online Credit Recovery
- St. Vrain Online Global Academy, Online High School
- Career Development Center, Career & Technical Education
- St. Vrain Community Montessori, Montessori

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