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Leadership

Debbie Holt
Principal/Administrator

debbie.holt@asd20.org
(719) 234 - 3012

By the Numbers

Offered at This School
Grades 6 - 8
Year Founded
1965
Enrollment
651

Feeder Schools

Edith Wolford Elementary School
Pine Creek High School
Encompass Heights Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary School

Awards & Honors

Academy Distirct 20 Teacher of the Year (multiple years)
John Irwin School of Excellence

Academics Offerings

Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence teaches young people skills such as active listening, self-awareness and empathy to help them succeed both academically and socially.
High Trails
High Trails is a three-day outdoor-education experience located in Florissant, Colorado.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
​Multi-Tiered System of Supports provides academic and social/emotional/behavior support for students based on their needs.
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER)
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER) is a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning developed at Yale University and is used in kindergarten through eighth grade to promote emotional intelligence.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) is an educational approach using Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking.
Seal of Biliteracy
We recognize and honor the skills our students attain through bilingualism. The ability to read, write, and speak in multiple languages provides a marketable advantage with colleges, universities, and competitive job markets. Students who meet requirements for proficiency will be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy on their official student transcript.
Special Education (SPED): Significant Support Needs Programs (SSN)
Significant Support Needs Programs (SSN) Programs serve students who have cognitive disabilities, and may have developmental, physical or orthopedic disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury or multiple disabilities.
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program develops and nurtures students with exceptional abilities and talents in academics, creative thinking, leadership, or visual and performing arts.

Arts Offerings

2D/3D Art
Band
Choir
Theatre

Athletics Offerings

Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling