Last year eighty-five students participated in the program, which gives students extra assistance in reading and writing, as well as tutoring in other subject areas. Summer School 1993 summer programs had the largest enrollment ever. More than 1400 students, kindergarten through high school, had opportunities to review skills, take enrichment classes, and complete graduation requirements during the summer session. Both programs and transportation costs are funded through participation fees. Special Reading Using several identification criteria, elementary students can receive extra help through the special reading program, with emphasis on first and second grade students.
Most students score above their predicted ability levels on standardized tests.
Eighty-five percent of LPS students go on to higher education. The US Department of Education recently honored two of Littleton's high schools with the Blue Ribbon Award, which signifies that these schools are among the best in the nation. Four elementary schools have received the Governor's Creativity Award. About eighty percent of the 600 high school seniors who participated in a writing assessment om Colorado State University scored at the college freshman level. Nineteen LPS students were named National Merit Scholar semi-finalists.