Programs

Traditional

The Traditional program offers full day Kindergarten-5th grade classrooms. The program follows the Denver Public Schools Curriculum
which includes intensive reading instruction, writing, math, science and social studies. Students use textbooks, pencil and paper tasks,
small and large group instruction, center activities and engage in many hands on activities to encourage students to stretch their thinking
and engage in problem solving.

Montessori

The Montessori Program, based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori, includes Primary classes for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds;
Lower Elementary classes for first, second, and third graders; and an Upper Elementary class for fourth and fifth grades.
The Montessori programis a comprehensive educational approach that incorporates children's natural learning tendencies.

The Montessori program begins with the young children learning to be independent learners by exploration using an internationally
developed curriculum based on the teachings of Maria Montessori. Students learning is matched to the social development of the child,  
and lessons are integrated.  Students work in uninterrupted work cycle in multi-age settings. 

The very young children do the majority of their work in their classroom in a situation called "The Prepared Environment", working on
activities of their own choice at their own pace.  They seldom go outside of the school for activities such as excursions.  Students in
the Elementary program do venture out into the community beyond the four walls to enhance their learning.  At the Elementary Level,
students there is more integration of the arts, sciences, geography, history and language.  Students learn about the origins of the
earth, life, human communities, and modern history.

For more information on Montessori, visit American Montessori Society.

Kaleidoscope Corner

Before and After School On-Site Day Care

DPS offers before and after school on-site day care for ages 3-12 in Room 006 at Lincoln. <o:p></o:p>

Kaleidoscope Corner is a licensed child care program offered at select Denver Public Schools to children ECE (age 4) through 5th grade (age 12).
Select Kaleidoscope Corner sites serve children 3 to 12 years of age. Our purpose is to provide high quality educational, recreational and cultural
opportunities for children. Kaleidoscope Corner's philosophy is to provide a creative, safe and caring environment for children before and after
the regular school day. We believe that choice is essential for children's growth and happiness. We teach children to solve their own problems by
modeling correct behavior and emphasizing clear conduct guidelines. Our child care centers are staffed with qualified professionals trained in the
areas of CPR, First Aid, activity planning and behavior management. Kaleidoscope Corner operates Monday-Friday with the following program components
and hours of operation.

For additional information visit the Kaleidoscope Corner Web Site at Kaleidoscope Corner or stop by Room 006 at Lincoln.