"After 12 years and two children at Challenge School, I couldn't be more grateful. The small K-8…read moresetting and diverse community foster lifelong friendships. The teachers are exceptionally dedicated and the academic preparation is top-tier. The accelerated math and focus on research/writing gave my daughter a huge advantage in her current IB high school program. While there are no formal sports or band, they had a strong musical program, and the kids stay active in competitive sports outside of school. It's a special community that I highly recommend, especially if you are concerned your child will be bored at the neighborhood school."

This school is amazing for students. The fast-paced classes are often hands-on and creative…read more Students are challenged daily to achieve to the best of their abilities. "Immersion" happens twice a year, and involves a few days of "deep diving" into non-traditional subjects to accommodate the way gifted children tend to learn. The topics change each time, so there is a wide berth of opportunities. The take-home workload often matches the pace of the classrooms, and parent/adult involvement is important to the overall success of children as they grow and evolve. Our family has had a fantastic experience here.

My grandson in kindergarten the para allowed him to get hurt his parents had rush him to ER huge…read moreknot on his head what sad every special needs child the school get a check to make sure they are safe .The five star was done by a elementary student!!!! He was hurt to the point doctor couldn't understand how he was allow to be injured like he was!!!!! They don't allow parents to attend outing back when his mother was in school I work two jobs and I was allow to visit when I wAnted school has something to hide they don't allow parents to visit when they want!!!!!!!!

Well run school. Very dedicated staff. Great education!read more

Our family has gone to Highline for 9 straight years -- from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. It's a…read morefree DPS Charter school. Basically a private school for free! We love the staff, culture, teachers, campus, organization, uniforms, location -- they have it all! Great choice!

The Spanish teacher Ms. Ramos is horrible. She picks favorites, gets on to people for NO reason,…read moreand is just very rude. I am a student at Highline. One of my peers got in trouble for not hearing a question, because OTHERS were talking. I also just know that she is bad for everyone, because I asked one of my classmates their opinions on Ramos, and it was also negative. If you somehow manage to get rid of her, this would be an amazing school. But right now, this is a virus infecting the rating of the school. The other parts of the school is amazing.

I came to this school 2 years before they where rated " green " and by golly as soon as they got…read moregreen they have been advertising it forever. The 5th graders don't have an actual room rather 4 trailer homes split into 2 classrooms. The principal, a gay man ( not that there's anything was wrong with that) is very nice and supportive. The elective teachers are good at what they do Please for the love of god, watch out for ms ahonen. Trust me.

I am impressed with the McMeen staff and school activities encouraging the kids to work hard and…read morehave high expectations for their education. They hold a monthly super citizens award to a chosen student in each classroom and I was honored to attend for my niece receiving the award. It fuels students and gives them confidence in a world that can be intimidating and challenging. I also enjoy the diverse cultures at this school with a welcoming and accepting attitude!

Wonderful school. Caring teachers, consistent admin team, and great curriculum. We've been here for…read more2 years and our child is thriving. You can get as involved as you would like - plenty of opportunities to engage as a parent.

My child has attended 3 Montessori Schools in 2 different states. This was by far the least…read morehospitable and supportive environment of any school she has attended (Upper Elementary). A couple of things that I would call out. 1. The school itself is very cliquish and allows a "Mean Girls" environment to exist. This is very different than the kind and welcoming cultures we have experienced at other Montessori Schools. 2. Specialization between students is treated as a nuisance by the teachers. On multiple occasions we asked for our child to be challenged more academically after coming home every day in tears about being bored. In each instance the teachers made commitments but then failed to follow through. 3. For the last 4 weeks of Spanish class the teacher had them re watch the same Cinco De Mayo celebration again and again. 4. They used our emergency contact information to solicit money from friends and family. 5. Despite the items above and based in large part on assurances from teachers, we committed to another year at the school to avoid another transition for our child. Once we were locked into the pricey financial investment for the following year, the assurances fell through and the school refused to let use out of our contract despite a questionable ability to meet our child's needs. My advice to those who consider MSD would be to not let the tour fool you. If you are looking for education tailored to your child's needs in a warm environment, this is not the school for you. We are currently paying MSD tuition while sending our daughter to a public school. We get a specialized and tailored learning plan, a teacher that follows through on commitments and and a Spanish class that teaches Spanish. It is worth every penny.

I wanted to wait until the end of the year to review my experience here. Considering my previous…read morepoor DPS elementary experience, I didn't want to make a hasty decision based on the obvious. The obvious being accelerated academic program(s), stellar Principal and teachers, and attention to each child's needs via a tremendously effective magnet program within the schools regular program...amongst other things. Cory stands head and shoulders above many (most) of the DPS elementary schools in the state. Outside of the reasons stated above, the PTA at Cory goes above and beyond. They are aware of, and embrace, new families - open to participation and suggestions for events, and parent involvement. The teachers are aware of the varying levels of academic prowess for children ages 5-10 and utilize this as a teaching tool, not as a hindrance for the above and below average student. The "average" student is not a role model for the outstanding students. Nor are the esl students needs placed above any other needs in any given classroom. Each child is taught at their level consistently. A safe community where each child is respected and embraced for what they bring to the environment - what a concept~

Denver Academy is not the solution you are looking for…read more There were many situations that happened at my expense including a teacher announcing in front of the whole class that I had to be in therapy, in order to embarrass me. Another time my parents tried to write an email to the school about how it was hard for me to do a "working lunch" (where you sit in the classroom instead of going outside to complete work) because of issues with eating in the past. They completely disregarded my parents' worries until they escalated it to the principal who finally and indignantly accepted that I could sit in another room to do my work. At that point I hadn't been able to eat lunch at school for around a month. At one point during the year I finally felt comfortable eating in class and the teacher made a comment along the lines of "well looks like your parents were just being dramatic because now you can eat just fine, huh?" The same teacher later allegedly "mistook" my name in an email for someone else, (whose name sounds nor looks like mine in any way so he took me out of class during my final exam, yelled at me in his office until I was crying, threatened to expel me and told me I couldn't get into any college if I had that on my record. When my parents emailed him about it, he completely denied it and lied about it. This was what ultimately led me to have to leave the school halfway through the year and now I am completing the rest of my sophomore year online in a different program. This school takes advantage of desperate parents who want what is best for their child who has most likely been struggling in school. Their signature quote "We teach students the way they learn best" should be changed to "We teach students the way that is easiest for us". Where parents and kids think they have finally found a safe space for their kid to grow and thrive it is actually the opposite. The sheer amount of bullying from teachers and students alike that I witnessed at my time there is more than any public school I have ever been to in my life. Please do not send your child here.

DA has been amazing for our 7th grade son who has struggled in a traditional public school…read moreenvironment. (This is his second year there.) He has teachers who understand his unique needs and have the ability to support him in a meaningful way. He is no longer punished for not having certain skills, but instead those gaps are identified and addressed. He is given the room to grow and be challenged but held accountable for himself. He has found a group of friends who he really connects with and can feel comfortable around. He has tried on many different "hats" via electives and clubs, helping him pinpoint what he loves and excels at. We could have found a more academically rigorous school for him, but DA has fit well for focusing on the whole child, giving him social-emotional support, an environment of like minded kids, and teachers who see and love him as he is.

We love the owner and director and many of the teachers have worked there for decades which says a…read morelot about how things are run. Super loving, comfy feeling in the classrooms and tons of outdoor space too. Wonderful place with wonderful people!

Our toddler has been going to Iliff's daycare program for 4 months now. It's such a warm…read moreenvironment with experienced caregivers and teachers. It seems like all the staff in the school know her by name. Even on fussier days, her teachers are always so loving and attentive (and competent) and it's not long before she's engaged in an activity or playing nicely with her new friends. I feel so secure about having her there during the day- and I couldn't say that about a lot of other places.

I am so happy to have been able to visit this school. Seeing how they encourage their students in…read morethe arts made my heart feel good. As an artist I find the move to sports and away from the arts very disturbing. I think the children should be allowed to experience both. My Mom and I loved the home tour on Mother's Day weekend even if we did walk our legs off doing it. The houses were wonderful. A big thank you to all that attended and donated to this very worthy cause.

I have been extremely pleased with Steele Elementary School for my children. Not only are the…read moreteachers and faculty fantastic, they strive for excellence. Furthermore, there is an unusually strong, yet refreshing, parent community that stands behind and supports this school. I am proud to say that I am one of those active parents and I would not change it any other way. As Co-Chair for the Wash Park Home Tour 2012 and 2013, whereby proceeds go to Steele Elementary and Denver's Education Outreach Program, this event is a great way to bring the community together with this great school that will be celebrating its 100 Anniversary in 2013. Thank you Steele for everything!