All children are expected to learn and meet or exceed the standards established by the state and Jefferson County. We loop our students from second to third grade and from fourth to fifth grade, giving them an opportunity to spend two years with the same teacher and peer group. A variety of learning activities are used in large and small group settings to help students be successful. An eclectic approach is used to teach reading with children being immersed in literature as they are being taught a strong foundation in skills. A combination of skill development and problem solving is used to help students meet and exceed the math standards.
Technology plays an important part in helping students learn.
Computers in each classroom and 28 in the computer lab are networked to each other and the library. Laser discs and CD-ROM technology make learning come alive. Each classroom has phones and voice mail to facilitate communication. The building was built with the Rocky Mountains in the background and the city skyline in the foreground. It is designed with two wings on either side of the core area whic h houses the administration offices, the library media center, computer lab, art room, gym, music rooms and lunch room.