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Columbine Elementary is a neighborhood school, rich in diversity. The dynamic learning environment provides both a rigorous curriculum and a opportunity for both children and parents to live and learn in a multicultural setting. Every child receives a quality education and specialized instruction at Columbine. Our staff has substantial training in differentiating instruction which ensures that every child is challenged and nutured.

In addition, Columbine is well-resourced with funding coming from Title 1, Colorado Constitutional Amendment 23, the 1998 BVSD Referendum, CDE Read to Achieve and the BVSD General Fund. We've effectively allocated these resources to create the highest quality learning environment possible for our children. We've listed some of our academic highlights below and encourage you to come observe and compare the classroom experience here and at other neighborhood schools. We're confident you'll conclude that the best choice for your child is your neighborhood school

 

 

 Elements of the quality learning environment include:

  • Class sizes averaging 18 (K-5);
  • Commitment to customize education for students;
  • Literacy instruction, intensive in both time - 90 minutes to two hours per day - and in individual attention, through groups sizes of 12 or less;
  • A balanced approach to literacy which incorporates explicit teaching of skills, structures and strategies with independent practice and opportunities to share;
  • Spanish as a Second Language instruction for English speaking children Kindergarten through fifth grade for 45 minutes per day during the school day;
  • Clear and focused math program with vertical path for acceleration;
  • A curriculum which focuses on in-depth of study in science and social studies topics versus a broad brush approach;
  • Reinforcement of reading and writing through research and in-depth study of social studies and science topics;
  • Talented and Gifted programming that extends and adds sophistication to social studies and science studies as well as accelerates instruction in math and language arts;
  • Special Education services for children with disabilities which are planned and delivered based on individual academic and/or emotional needs;
  • Preschool programming for four year-olds through the Colorado Preschool Program or through tuition (program is currently delivered in Spanish).
  • Intensive English as a Second Language instruction in groups of 12 or less;
  • Instructional support for Spanish speakers for concept development in science, social studies and math from Native Language Tutors;



Columbine Elementary School
303-443-0792
Email: bvsd.coe@bvsd.org
3130 Repplier Drive, Boulder, CO  80304
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