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  • Elementary Schools

    • Academy Endeavour Elementary
      Principal: Bobbi Harper
      Address: 3475 Hampton Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-5600
      Fax: 234-5699
      Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
      Kindergarten: 8:20-11:30 a.m. or full day 8:20 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
      Enrollment: 555

      Success For All Reading: We believe that children must be able to read to be successful in all other academic areas. Our students are grouped by ability in reading classes for 90 minutes each day where they receive not only reading instruction but learn to appreciate literature, polish their writing talent, and build critical thinking skills.

      Arts & Humanities: The curriculum in many schools doesn't afford the time for arts and humanities. At Academy Endeavour Elementary, students in grades K-5 participate in two specials per day: Spanish, music, art, or physical education.

      Character Education: Teaching the District 20 core principles is a cornerstone of Academy Endeavour Elementary. The values of respect, responsibility, hope, courage, perseverance, excellence, citizenship, compassion and integrity are modeled and taught each day. We use them as springboards for all discussions regarding behavior and discipline.

      Technology: Technology is another important part of our design. In addition to facilitating the communication process, the computer is a tool used for children's homework and research.
    • Academy International Elementary
      Principal: Andrew Canham
      Address: 8550 Charity Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 234-4000
      Fax: 234-4099
      Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:35 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:35-3:50 p.m.
      Enrollment: 583

      Academy International Elementary School is one of more than 30 International Baccalaureate elementary schools in the world and was the first public school in the North or South American to be certified by the International Baccalaureate Organization to use the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). The school is located in the Summerfield area of Briargate. There is a resident population of approximately 300 students as well as more than 250 choice students.

      Academy International is proud of its international connection. The staff comes from around the world as well as inside District 20. The curriculum is internationally focused and is based on best practices of the USA and the world. All students receive French language instruction. A French Immersion Program option is available beginning in first grade.
    • Antelope Trails Elementary
      Principal: Roy Getchell
      Address: 15280 Jessie Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
      Phone: 234-4100
      Fax: 234-4199
      Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:25 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:25-11:25 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:30-3:15 p.m.
      Enrollment: 494

      Antelope Trails recently implemented the 'Character Counts' character education program that builds on values that you teach your child at home. The new Scott-Foresman reading program is our school's reading curriculum. The diversity of our curriculum is incredible for an elementary school. Our special classes, rotating on a daily basis, include: art, music, physical education, and Spanish. Two mobile computer labs are available for classroom use and integration. We also offer literacy support, special education classes, and enrichment (TAG) to meet the diverse needs of our learners. A variety of before and after school classes, including 5th grade band, also enrich our solid academic program. During the 2006-2007 school year, our school will be visited by representatives of the International Baccalaureate Organization and we hope to receive official authorization to become an IB Primary Years Program school.

      Each year we survey or community to help us continue to provide the best possible educational experience possible for your child. Our parents, above all, find our school to be a caring and safe environment for our children where parents are highly involved partners in education. I invite you to become involved in our extensive and varied school volunteer program.
    • Discovery Canyon Campus
      Principal: Dr. Gary Batsell, Executive Principal
      Bob Wedel, PreK-7th Principal
      Address: 1810 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921
      Phone: 234-1800
      Fax: 234-1899
      Hours: 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:05-11:05 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:10-3:10 p.m.
      Enrollment: 850 (PreK-7)

      'Discovery Canyon Campus opened for fifth and sixth grade students in fall 2005 and this year offers a full Pre K-7th grade program. The Discovery Canyon Campus curriculum and co/extra-curricular programs are designed to provide a wide range and variety of experiences that engage students in learning opportunities based upon application of content-based skills.

      Needs-based offerings featuring experiential learning, inquiry based curriculum, and self-directed learning investigations complement traditional curriculum. Students have multiple opportunities to assume stewardship responsibilities for the Discovery Canyon Campus land, wildlife, and campus environment.

      International Baccalaureate (IB) program options are available for all students.

      Discovery Canyon Campus is a prospective Primary Years Program (PYP) site for students in grades PK-5. Discovery Canyon Campus successfully achieved candidate status for the Middle Years Program (MYP) in May 2006. All students in grades 6-10 receive the benefits of the International Baccalaureate instructional design and delivery strategies. However, students choosing to qualify for the IB MYP certificate have additional requirements.

      Discovery Canyon Campus will be an authorized Diploma Program (DP) for grades 11 and 12, prior to students entering the 11th grade.

      Multiple World Languages are available on campus. French is the initial world language at Discovery Canyon and is taught PK- 7. Spanish will be added in the fall of 2006 for grades 6-7, with plans for additional languages as the population grows.'
    • Douglass Valley Elementary
      Principal: Doug Piper
      Address: 4610 Douglass Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840
      Phone: 234-4200
      Fax: 234-4299
      Hours: 8:40 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:40 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:40 a.m.-noon
      Enrollment: 302

      Douglass Valley Elementary School is located in a unique area on the U.S. Air Force Academy where three ecological biomes exist. As an academy of science and math, teachers here use our outdoor environment as part of our curriculum. We have a strong, positive relationship with the Air Force Academy. Many of our parents are teachers at the academy. We are also a school of choice and many civilian families send their children here because of our science and math emphasis.

      Our students also attend music, Spanish, art, physical education and science each week. We have an interrupted block of teaching time for maximum time spent in core subject areas. Our computer lab has a full-time technology teacher.
      All students are treated as individuals whose special talents are recognized. We have full special education, reading assistance, and gifted and talented programs.
    • Edith Wolford Elementary
      Principal: Gary Langenhuizen
      Address: 13710 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
      Phone: 234-4300
      Fax: 234-4399
      Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:20 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:20 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:25-3:45 p.m.

      Edith Wolford Elementary is built on Dr. Ernest Boyer's philosophy of the Basic School. Our program offers a full-range of support for all students. In addition to the language arts, math, science and Spanish, our expanded curriculum includes a music program where students learn handbells and recorder in fourth and fifth grades, a physical education program for all grades, and a talented and gifted program for identified fourth and fifth graders. The unique facet of our school is that we are the community center for Black Forest. Many activities occur in our building so that students are not only connected to the school, but the entire community. We are pleased to be able to welcome so many community volunteers to our building because they enrich the learning experiences for our students.

      Our character education program focuses on 10 character traits and we incorporate character education into our daily instruction.

      We are very proud of our building that is only two years old and are very pleased to be able to offer the students of Black Forest and the surrounding area a high quality education in a beautiful setting.
    • Explorer Elementary
      Principal: Maureen Lang
      Address: 4190 Bardot Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-4400
      Fax: 234-4499
      Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:30-11:40 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:40-3:50 p.m.
      Enrollment: 483

      Our philosophy at Explorer was conceived out of the notion that 'all roads lead to learning.' Each program that we offer at Explorer is designed to enhance the development of the individual child. We strive to create an environment where each child can experience success and feel comfortable both in their academic work and in their relationships with other children and adults. Home/school communication is important to us. We provide tools and work at to improve this strong, ongoing communication. In partnership with parents and the community, we provide a well-balanced, integrated, culturally rich curriculum based upon individual student needs within a safe and nurturing environment.

      We use a school-wide cohesive strategy for teaching the character traits and promote student participation in service projects through classrooms, student council, and/or families.
    • Foothills Elementary
      Principal: Rose Bergles
      Address: 825 Allegheny Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80919
      Phone: 234-4500
      Fax: 234-4599
      Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:25-11:25 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:25-3:25 p.m.
      Enrollment: 413

      Foothills Elementary School, dedicated to continued academic excellence, challenges students through a comprehensive, integrated curriculum. Our mission is to educate all students focusing on individual needs in a safe enriching community that promotes responsible, respectful citizens.

      Our goal is to provide the very best learning environment for students. We believe that a positive climate must be provided to foster academic, social, emotional, aesthetic, and physical development in order that each learner may realize full potential.

      The commitment and responsibility for this learning environment is shared by students, parents, and school. Our combined efforts will result in positive and productive experiences. We emphasize 10 core principles of character education and have a complete book list for every grade level that helps children of any age understand the concepts of hope, courage, citizenship, compassion, etc. Foothills students benefit from the involvement of many parents and community members who share their life experiences with us throughout the school year.
    • Frontier Elementary
      Principal: Belinda Lujan-Lindsey
      Address: 3755 Meadow Ridge Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-4600
      Fax: 234-4699
      Hours: 8:20 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten 8:20 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:20 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
      Enrollment: 483

      Frontier Elementary School is a traditional neighborhood school that offers a wide variety of clubs and activities for students. This school year, Frontier will implement Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (PBS). PBS is a proactive systems approach to enhancing the capacity of schools to educate all students, especially students with challenging social behaviors, by (a)establishing clearly defined outcomes that relate to academic and social behavior, (b)systems that support staff efforts, (c) practices that support student success, and (d)data utilization that guide decision making.
      Look for our eaglets to SOAR this school year!
      S-Striving for Excellence
      O-Owning our choices
      A Attitude is everything
      R-Respect for self, school, and others
    • High Plains Elementary
      Principal: Dr. Kimberly Hollm
      Address: 2248 Vintage Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-4700
      Fax: 234-4799
      Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:25 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:25-11:35 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:25-3:35 p.m.
      Enrollment: 408

      High Plains is piloting a very unique program during the 2006-2007 school year. There will be same gender classrooms in fifth grade. A fifth grade section for boys and a fifth grade section for girls and a mixed section. Our teachers are very enthusiastic about this endeavor and believe students can benefit academically in same gender classrooms for core subjects.

      High Plains has a very diverse student population and is an outstanding school for children with a variety of educational needs. We offer a chess club, choir, Battle of the Books activity, and a crafts club so our students can find connections throughout our school. The Pride Pack Club is a student leadership and service group. There is one representative from each classroom from first through fourth grades and two representatives from each fifth grade class.

      The Pride Pack Club meets on the second and fourth Friday mornings. The club plans the Harvest of Love campaign and other charitable activities.
    • Mountain View Elementary
      Principal: Michael Doub
      Address: 10095 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-4800
      Fax: 234-4899
      Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      Five Day, Full Day, Kindergarten: 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      Part Time Kindergarten: (M, W, every other Friday or T, Th, every other Friday) 8:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

      Technology integration at our school includes the use of Internet research tools (including the use of online reference sites), multimedia presentation tools such as Kid Pix Studio and PowerPoint, digital imagery, video editing, reading enrichment through the use of Accelerated Reader, Math Fact mastery through the use of Math Facts in a Flash, and the use of streaming video for the enhancement of instruction in various subject areas. Information literacy standards are incorporated and taught in classrooms using wireless mobile labs, as well as in the computer lab during scheduled technology classes. Teachers communicate with parents and highlight what is going on in their classrooms through e-mail and classroom web pages.

      Mountain View offers the Riggs program for spelling, phonics, reading and writing in grades K-2. This program combines phonemic awareness, mastery of the rules of English spelling, and mastery of English grammar. Students begin by learning the 72 basic phonograms of English, mastering all of these by the first grade. Mountain View is also home to the HOSTS program (Help One Student to Succeed). This reading support program features trained tutors from the District 20 community who take time to help children one-on-one who need to improve reading skills. In addition to these programs, we offer the Everyday Math program, and the Pegasus literature-based reading program, as well as unit-based social studies, and a hands-on science curriculum. We will be expanding and integrating our character education program in the 2006-2007 school year, as well.
    • Pine Valley Elementary
      Principal: Peggy Healer
      Address: 6500 East Pine Loop Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80840
      Phone: 234-4900
      Fax: 234-4999
      Hours: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:20-11:20 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:20-3:20 p.m.

      Pine Valley Elementary School has recently become authorized to provide the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Program. The staff at the school has worked very hard to earn this authorization. Pine Valley is the third elementary school in Academy District 20 to earn this prestigious designation.

      The instructional program at Pine Valley is designed to optimize student instructional time. This is done through an uninterrupted literacy block, a variety of specials including science, Spanish, music, physical education and art, as well as time scheduled for informational literacy skills. We are fortunate to have extra literacy teachers who work with students who need extra support. Our gifted and talented teachers and our resource teachers provide instruction to small groups and whole classes. Our additional support staff works hard to meet the individual needs of children.

      The parent community plays a vital role in the success of Pine Valley Elementary students. We have an outstanding PTA that constantly finds ways to support the students, staff, and educational programs of the school.
    • Pioneer Elementary
      Principal: Diane Naghi
      Address: 3663 Woodland Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
      Phone: 234-5000
      Fax: 234-5099
      Hours: 8:55 a.m.-4:05 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:55 a.m.-4:05 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:55 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:55-4:05 p.m.
      Enrollment: 544

      Pioneer Elementary School welcomes students who bring very diverse life experiences. The school's Severe Special Needs Program and English as a Second Language Program are examples of the way the school's staff and the Pioneer community welcome and educate all children.

      Students, in partnership with families and staff, gain the confidence and resiliency to mature into lifelong learners and responsible participants in our democratic society.

      All students will participate with their families and teachers in setting and monitoring individual goals.

      It is our goal to provide children with the very best learning environment. Pioneer, therefore, is a PBS (Positive Behavior Support) school, focusing on positive behavior recognition. Pioneer expectations are to respect self, respect others, and respect environment. As a PBS site, an instructional emphasis is placed on teaching behavioral expectations, teaching social behaviors like academic skills, and maximizing academic engagement and success. Students are also recognized as 'Wonder Wolves' for modeling the monthly character traits.

      The Pioneer staff creates rigorous and engaging learning experiences for students, making the elementary experience a memorable one.
    • Prairie Hills Elementary
      Principal: Kathy Ford
      Address: 8025 Telegraph Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-5100
      Fax: 234-5199
      Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:25 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:25-11:40 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:40-3:50 p.m.
      Enrollment: 574

      Prairie Hills is a neighborhood school, which prides itself on our strong community feeling. As you walk through the doors the atmosphere is friendly, enthusiastic, warm, and caring. Laughter fills the halls and an inquisitive thirst for knowledge fills the classrooms.

      Prairie Hills has many opportunities available to our young learners. We offer music, physical education, art, science and Spanish for all children. Computers are used throughout the curriculum. We have a 29-station computer lab that is used by classroom teachers to enhance instruction in all subject areas.

      The academic curriculum is challenging, yet balanced with student support. The reading curriculum in kindergarten, first, second, and third grades is Open Court. This program combines a strong phonetic strand with an anthology of great literature. During the reading block in these grades, class size is reduced for increased student/teacher interaction. In fourth and fifth grades students read novels that draw from the science and social studies subject areas. Writing is used throughout the curriculum especially in math. Students are taught writing using the 6-trait method and the Step Up to Writing program. Our math program is Trailblazer Math; a hands-on math program that incorporates science and data collection and graphing to teach mathematical concept
    • Rockrimmon Elementary
      Principal: Barbara Barton
      Address: 195 W. Mikado Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
      Phone: 234-5200
      Fax: 234-5299
      Hours: 8:35 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:35 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:35-11:45 a.m.
      PM kindergarten: 12:45-3:55 p.m.

      Rockrimmon Elementary was authorized as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program in 2002. The program is for all students in grades kindergarten through fifth. IBPYP is a philosophy of teaching that emphasizes the inquiry method, a powerful vehicle for all learners. Inquiry is a series of thoughtful and creative actions through which meaningful understandings are built over time. The program is concept driven and promotes genuine understanding that challenges students to engage in the study of global concepts. Students at Rockrimmon Elementary learn Spanish as part of the IBPYP program.

      Rockrimmon students take responsible action in the local, national, and international communities. Students have built a xeriscape garden, volunteered for local charities and raised funds for international charitable organizations.
    • School in the Woods
      Principal: Gary Langenhuizen
      Address: 12002 Vollmer Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
      Phone: 495-1865
      Fax: 234-4999
      Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
      Enrollment: 52 fourth graders

      Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs has access to 640 wooded acres in the Black Forest as an outdoor learning site. To meet the educational needs of elementary children with exceptional interest and aptitude in earth, life, and natural sciences, the School in the Woods makes use of these 640 acres as a 'living classroom'.

      The entire curriculum at School in the Woods is carefully designed to increase students' knowledge of natural science and appreciation of the natural world. In addition to meeting all Colorado State Standards, each element of the curriculum reinforces and enriches the others. Ultimately, the total educational impact of the fourth grade year at School in the Woods becomes more powerful than any individual element of the curriculum.
    • The Classical Academy (TCA)
      THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY exists to assist parents in their mission to develop exemplary citizens equipped with analytical thinking skills, virtuous character, and a passion for learning, all built upon a solid foundation of knowledge.

      THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a charter school for kindergarten through 12th grade.We are a part of Academy School District 20. The Core Knowledge® curriculum is the foundation of our academic program which we implement using a classical approach. Following the classical tradition, teachers present rich content with a strong emphasis on observation, narration, dialog, and hands-on activities. This interactive method engages students and instills a vibrant passion for learning.

      The Classical Academy East-K-6
      PRINCIPAL: Diana Burditt
      ADDRESS: 8650 Scarborough Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      PHONE: 282-1181
      FAX: 282-3226
      WEBSITE: http://tcae.dreamteamtech.com/
      HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
      AM KINDERGARTEN: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
      PM KINDERGARTEN: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
      ENROLLMENT: 864

      The Classical Academy Central-K-5
      PRINCIPAL: Don Stump
      ADDRESS: 1655 Springcrest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      PHONE: 265-9766
      FAX: 265-1751
      WEBSITE: http://tcac.dreamteamtech.com/
      HOURS: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
      AM KINDERGARTEN: 8:15 - 11:15 a.m.
      PM KINDERGARTEN: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
      ENROLLMENT: 548

      The Classical Academy North-K-6
      PRINCIPAL: Veronica Varland
      ADDRESS: 975 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
      PHONE: 484-0081
      FAX: 484-0078
      WEBSITE: http://tcan.dreamteamtech.com/
      HOURS: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
      AM KINDERGARTEN: 8:15-11:15 a.m.
      PM KINDERGARTEN: 12:15-3:15 p.m.
      ENROLLMENT: 548
    • The da Vinci Academy Elementary
      Principal: Pat Iagulli
      Address: 1335 Bridle Oaks Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
      Phone: 234-5400
      Fax: 234-5499
      Hours: 8:50 a.m.-4:10 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:50 a.m.-4:10 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
      PM kindergarten: 1:00-4:10 p.m.
      Enrollment: 541

      Integral elements of the the basic instructional program for kindergarten through fifth grade children will include varied opportunities for arts oriented learning. The infusion of the arts throughout the curriculum will enhance the quality of instruction both in terms of cognitive and affective experiences.
      The arts oriented approach to the districts basic curriculum will integrate, through staff and community collaboration, all aspects of the instructional and learning process. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking as students view their world through the eyes of the artist/eyes of the scientist.
      Infusion of the arts into the curriculum means using an interdisciplinary approach to provide experiences enriched through visual arts, dance/health and fitness, drama, and vocal and instrumental music. An integrated and balanced curriculum that respects children's developmental levels will meet or exceed all state standards as measured through a body of evidence to include state and district assessments.
    • Woodmen-Roberts Elementary
      Principal: Tim Rawley
      Address: 8365 Orchard Path Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
      Phone: 234-5300
      Fax: 234-5399
      Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
      Full day kindergarten: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
      AM kindergarten: 8:25-11:20 a.m.
      Enrollment: 377

      Woodmen-Roberts Elementary school is one of the original schools in Academy District 20. The building on Orchard Path is the newest version of the school, but it was the school in the Woodmen Valley that was part of the district when it was formed in 1957.

      Woodmen-Roberts is currently seeking authorization by the International Baccalaureate Organization to become an IB Primary Years Program school. The PYP strives for a balance between the search for understanding, the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, the development of positive attitudes and the opportunity for positive action.

      In terms of achieving this balance, the PYP emphasizes five components of the written curriculum. These are referred to as the essential elements of curriculum and they are as follows:
      Concepts - powerful ideas which have relevance within and across the disciplines and which students must explore and re-explore in order to develop understanding.
      Knowledge - significant, relevant, subject matter we wish the students to explore and know about.
      Skills - those things the students need to be able to do to succeed in a changing, challenging world. Attitudes - dispositions which are expressions of fundamental values, beliefs and feelings about learning, the environment, and people.
      Action - demonstrations of deeper learning in responsible behavior through positive action and service; a manifestation in practice of the other essential elements.
  • Middle Schools

    • Challenger Middle School
      Principal: Tony Scott
      Address: 10215 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-3000
      Fax: 234-3199
      Hours: 7:30 a.m.-2:25 p.m.
      Enrollment: 730

      Celebrating it's 40th birthday, Challenger Middle School is the district's original middle school. It began as Air Academy Junior High School and the name was later change in honor of the Challenger Space Shuttle. Challenger is the middle school portion of the district's technology strand. Challenger offers a technology enhanced curriculum and has a caring, unified and dedicated staff who works to support the unique needs of the middle level learner. The school continues to be a high performing school in all areas. Rated 'excellent' by the Colorado Department of Education, Challenger was recognized as one of the top 8% of middle schools in their performance on the state assessment test. Challenger students participate in many co-curricular activates and the school's elective program gives young learners a wide variety of experiences.
    • Eagleview Middle School
      Principal: Dr. Karon Cofield
      Address: 1325 Vindicator Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80919
      Phone: 234-3400
      Fax: 234-3599
      Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
      Enrollment: 930

      Eagleview values and educates the whole child in a middle school culture that is trusting, caring, and safe. In partnership with our families and school community, we provide a challenging and engaging educational experience that meets the unique learning needs of all students and prepares them to be responsible contributors to their world. It's our goal that 100 percent of Eagleview students will show adequate annual growth as measured by CSAP, classroom performance and other alternative appropriate assessments toward meeting or exceeding Colorado content standards and benchmarks. We will ensure that every student will contribute to a trusting, caring and safe environment by demonstrating core principles of behavior and by participating in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities within the school.

      Students at Eagleview have many opportunities outside the core classroom subjects. Eagleview has a very active and successful performing arts department. Students have opportunities to participate in activities such as Science Olympiad, Patriotic Speech Festival, and a wide range of clubs and athletics. Eagleview students won the Colorado Science Olympiad in 2006 and competed at the National Science Olympiad in Indiana.

      We welcome you to be a part of the Eagleview family as we soar 'on the wings of success!'
    • Mountain Ridge Middle School
      Principal: Joy Porter
      Address: 9150 Lexington Drive , Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-3200
      Fax: 234-3399
      Hours: 7:55 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
      Enrollment: 1,191

      Mountain Ridge educates a population of nearly 1,200 students in three grades, 6-8. Each student will be a member of one of the 12 academic teams, participate in the 9 exploratory teams and have the opportunity to take a world language.

      We believe education is a partnership with our parents. Together we can accomplish so much. We know that students between the ages of 10 and 14 are in the middle of major changes in their physical, emotional, social and academic lives. Our school is designed to meet the unique needs of this age.

      Mountain Ridge offers a strong traditional program and an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Students gain in-depth experience in eight required academic areas while developing a holistic view of knowledge and an understanding of the interrelatedness of each of the various disciplines.

      As part of its international scope, IBMYP stresses the importance of communication and intercultural awareness, intrinsic to the program is the expectation that students become adept at communicating in their own language as well as developing proficiency in a second language of their choosing, currently French or Spanish.

      Through participating in rigorous academics, students develop higher level thinking skills that enable them to make the vital connection between classroom experience and the realities of the outside world.


    • Summit Middle School Program
      Principal: George Stone
      Address: 1110 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-1736
      Fax: 234-1749
      Hours: 7:10 a.m.-2:10 p.m.


      Welcome Summit Middle School Program Students and Parents! We will continue to update you with information regarding our unique school program and with special events. Teachers will provide you with class information and homework updates, so please be sure to check into the individual teacher links, and check back frequently!
    • Timberview Middle School
      Principal: David Peak
      Address: 8680 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-3600
      Fax: 234-3799
      Hours: 7:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
      Enrollment: 966

      The mission of our school is guided by our four basic principles, known as 'Cornerstones.'
      Cornerstone 1: Excellence shall be our primary focus - not only academic, but also in our total program.
      Cornerstone 2: Exploration provides a chance for students to try different activities in an atmosphere of encouragement.
      Cornerstone 3: Communication among staff, students, parents, and community shall be honest, positive and sensitive.
      Cornerstone 4: Commitment to our students, to our community, and to each other shall be fundamental, as well as our dedication to the philosophy that drives middle school education.

      Timberview Middle School is part of the Eastside Learning Community. The Timberview staff is committed to having every student involved in some school activity whether it's athletics, clubs, academic competitions or after school arts and theater events. Our students are very active in charitable endeavors including the Harvest of Love food drive and the citywide toy drive during the holidays.
  • High Schools

    • Air Academy High School
      Principal: Dr. Erik Fredell
      Address: 6910 Carlton Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840
      Phone: 234-2400
      Fax: 234-2599
      Hours: 7:05 a.m.-2:10 p.m.
      Enrollment: 1,488

      Air Academy High School is a public high school located on the United States Air Force Academy. Air Academy High School is a comprehensive four-year high school with a student population of nearly 1,500 in grades nine through 12 and 88 certified professional staff. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, and holds membership in the College Entrance Examination Board and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors.

      We are a comprehensive high school that prepares students for higher education and employment after graduation. Our programs include the Emmy award winning KDET-TV student-run television station and our perennial state championship contenders in marching band and cheerleading. Our art students have been asked to produce sculptures for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

    • Aspen Valley High School
      Principal: George Stone
      Address: 1450 Chapel Hills, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-6000
      Fax: 234-6099
      Hours: 8:55 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

      Aspen Valley High School is a school of choice for students who benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The four-year high school offers a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and the staff is highly trained and sensitive to the needs of the at-risk population. We use small class size, alternative assessments, and inquiry-based, differentiated instruction. Our staff strives to develop close personal relationships with students and we challenge them to succeed and set goals toward graduation and higher education and employment.

      Our curriculum is unique because it focuses on a strong, integrated and technical preparation program designed to ensure mastery of the state content standards. We believe all students can experience success and we belive all members of the learning community deserve respect. Some of our graduates have earned scholarships to top colleges and universities and many have been honored with community awards such as being select among the Mayor's Top 100 Teens in Colorado Springs.
    • Liberty High School
      Principal: Tom Weston
      Address: 8720 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-2200
      Fax: 234-2399
      Hours: 7:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
      Enrollment: 1,458

      Liberty High School offers a multi-faceted curriculum with many electives and opportunities for growth and enrichment. There are a wealth of college preparatory courses as well as vocational opportunities. The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a national program Liberty High School offers in cooperation with the College Board. The AP program provides students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while they are concurrently enrolled in high school. Advanced Placement is structured so that at the end of course enrollment, AP students may take the College Board's AP Examination on a national test day. If the student achieves a high enough score, he/she will receive Advanced Placement credit for college courses. Students may select colleges and universities to whom they wish to have their scores mailed before taking the AP examinations.

      Liberty's AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance.The program is for grades 9-12 and it prepares students for college eligibility and success. Liberty offers a full range of athletic programs and extra-curricular programs. The boys cross country team and boys soccer team are consistently among the state's best. The school also offers very popular games and activities nights for students who want to participate in unique games and competitions including chess and video games.
    • Pine Creek High School
      Principal: Todd Morse
      Address: 10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue
      Colorado Springs, CO 80908
      Phone: 234-2600
      Fax: 234-2799
      Hours: 7:15 a.m.-2:33 p.m.
      Enrollment: 1,584

      Pine Creek High School, the newest high school in District 20, is the district's technology track secondary campus where students and teachers have open access to a variety of technological advancements. Teachers and students are encouraged to use and apply technology in creative, productive, and effective ways in their daily educational experiences. But, this seamless integration of technology into the learning experience is just one of the hallmarks of Pine Creek High School. More importantly, students are connected at Pine Creek High School. All students at Pine Creek participate in a small group mentoring program called Seminar. Seminar provides a forum for students to develop meaningful relationships that enhance academic achievement, encourage positive community involvement, and increase connectedness with school.

      This emphasis on a well-rounded high school experience is the basis of Pine Creek's success. Students strive and achieve in a wide range of endeavors. Consider the following small sample of the many notable accomplishments of Pine Creek High School students in 2005-2006. The drama club won state recognition for its production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' PCHS students collected more than 20,000 pounds of food for the Harvest of Love. Three athletic teams were selected as state academic champions: boys swim & dive, boys track, and girls tennis. Eleven members of the Class of 2007 were recognized as Continuing Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship program.
    • Rampart High School
      Principal: Gil Bierman
      Address: 8250 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
      Phone: 234-2000
      Fax: 234-2199
      Hours: 7:05 a.m.-2:12 p.m.
      Enrollment: 1,641

      Rampart High School is a comprehensive high school and is also home to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Academy District 20 was the first district in North America to offer a K-12 program with the International Baccalaureate Organization. In 2006, Rampart High School had 13 graduates who were the first District 20 students to have been through the IB program from the Primary Years Program to the Diploma Program.

      Rampart recently opened a technology wing that is an addition to the original building. Built with bond funds approved by voters in 2001, the wing added much needed space to our growing high school. The design of the wing was an original concept by students in one of Rampart's drafting classes. The students formally presented their design to the Board of Education and then were able to work closely with architects during the design of the actual addition.

      Rampart's DECA club manages the schools lunch program so students get firsthand experience in all aspects of running a business. Our school also has a student-run branch of Air Academy Federal Credit Union. We are very proud of our outstanding marching band that has won a state championship and our drama students are involved in productions that are highly anticipated by the entire community.
    • The Classical Academy North – 7-12
      PRINCIPAL: Peter Hilts
      ADDRESS: 975 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
      PHONE: 484-0091
      FAX: 494-0078
      HOURS: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

      The Classical Academy exists to assist parents in their mission to develop exemplary citizens equipped with analytical thinking skills, virtuous character, and a passion for learning, all built upon a solid foundation of knowledge.

      The Classical Academy is a charter school for kindergarten through 12th grade.We are a part of Academy School District 20. The Core Knowledge curriculum is the foundation of our academic program which we implement using a classical approach. Following the classical tradition, teachers present rich content with a strong emphasis on observation, narration, dialog, and hands-on activities. This interactive method engages students and instills a vibrant passion for learning.
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