Proposed Changes to Access Great Schools in Southwest Denver. Enrollment and Transportation Solutions

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1 Proposed Changes to Access Great Schools in Southwest Denver Enrollment and Transportation Solutions

2 CREA Results Executive Director

3 Today s Agenda Welcome/ Introductions Where we are Proposed shared access zone for Southwest middle schools Question and Answer Overview of work in Southwest Community Updates to middle school programming Table exercise

4 Chief Officer, Family and Community Engagement Denver Public Schools

5 Overview of Work in SW Community Transportation conversations in the Fall 2013 Kepner Middle School phase-out Work done by partners and DPS to increase the number of and the access to high performing seats 67% of the families in the SW filled out the School Choice Form last year desire to increase that number

6 Shared Access Zone - What We Have Heard 26 meetings with over than 300 families, community members and staff - 16 school-based, 3 with community leaders, 4 with school leaders, 2 with Kepner Thought Partners, 1 with parent leaders The most important factors for families at the moment of choosing a school are: Quality and the performance of the school Location and proximity to school Transportation options The most important factors to accessing transportation to school are: Safe Pick up and Drop off Walk zones to bus stops Direct transportation to schools Short commute time

7 Why a Shared Access Zone? Several middle school options and a guaranteed spot at one school Better chance of attending a high-performing school priority over non-sw students New programs in the Kepner Campus starting in More uniformity of enrollment practices for all schools reserve for students who are not able to participate in choice Choose the right program for your student Schools can better plan for enrollment Transportation options to support access to schools

8 Proposed Shared Access Zone North Zone KIPP Sunshine STRIVE Westwood West Generation West Leadership Kunsmiller Kepner MS (Phasing out) Kepner Beacon ( ) STRIVE Kepner ( ) PROS More variety of programs Same number of high-performing schools in both zones Greater flexibility in choice CONS Likely higher transportation costs Possibility that student may attend school further from home North is 2,900 students and 2,820 seats South is 1,400 students and 1,560 seats South Zone DSST College View Henry Kunsmiller STRIVE Federal Compass Academy opening in ; location TBD. DSST VII opening in ; location TBD Kepner Beacon and STRIVE Kepner opening in at Kepner Campus Kepner MS to complete phase out in

9 Transportation: What Might Change Alternative solutions will take into consideration walk zones to access bus stops, not to exceed the current 2.5 mile walk zone. Buses will serve more than one school. Bell times could become tiered to serve more students with transportation. Transportation format that will support the proposed zones.

10 CREA Results Executive Director

11 Table Exercise Review handout Locate your home Identify current options; compare to propose options Consider pros and cons Share questions with facilitator Share out

12 Chief, Family and Community Engagement Denver Public Schools

13 About School Choice How to research and find schools - SchoolFinder.dpsk12.org; (720) SchoolMatch schoolmatch.dpsk12.org online tool to help families identify and choose the school features that are important and find schools that match those features DPS SchoolChoice Expo October 28, 2014, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Sports Authority Field at Mile High Enrollment Guide Comprehensive information on all DPS schools, including program offerings, performance, location, and contact information. Tour a School After researching schools in DPS, visit the schools that most interest you and your child. School Choice Timeline December 15, 2014 January 30, 2015

14 Superintendent Denver Public Schools

15 Middle School Programming District commitment to the future of Southwest Denver students: commitment to have 80% of the Schools in Denver be Blue and Green Kepner gradually phasing out as two new middle school programs will phase in starting Four New Middle School Programs in the Southwest Compass Academy Fall 2015 (location TBD) DSST VII Fall 2016 (location TBD) STRIVE Kepner Fall 2016 Kepner Beacon Fall 2016

16 Chief Executive Officer STRIVE

17 Principal Grant Beacon Middle School

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19 Beacon Network - Mission: Achieve, Lead, and Grow Together Grant Beacon Middle School is committed to the high achievement and growth of every student, providing a college preparatory program of study that sets high expectations and requires critical thinking and problem solving skills. Through the integration of technology and collaborative work of students, staff, families, and community partners, GBMS will bring together its neighborhoods diverse communities and prepare students with the academic knowledge and 21 st century leadership skills necessary for college and career success Logro,Liderazgo Y Crecimiento Unido En GBMS Estamos comprometidos al alto rendimiento y crecimiento de cada estudiante promoviendo así un programa de preparación colegial de estudios que provee altas expectativas y requiere pensamiento crítico y habilidades para resolver problemas. Mediante la integración de tecnología y trabajo colaborativo, el trabajo de estudiantes, personal, familias, y socios de la comunidad, GBMS traerá unidad a las comunidades Diversas y preparara a los estudiantes con conocimientos academicos y habilidades de liderazgo necesarias para el éxito en la carrera y el Colegio.

20 Aprendizaje Modelado Liderazgo Estudiantíl Enriquecimientos de la Comunidad

21 Beacon Network GBMS KBMS 6th 7th 8th 6th

22 1:1 Technology/Tecnología

23 Tools for learning... GBMS Moodle Learning Management System Aprendiendo Sistemas de Administración GBMS Gradebook Standard/Assignment Gradebook standard/libro de Calificacion de Asignaturas Grant Beacon Website Updated Calendar/News CalendarioActualizado/Noticias

24 More Time / Más Tiempo Per Week Cada Semana Per Year Cada Año Beacon Network Traditional Schools 40 hours 1360 hours 35 hours 1190 hours Difference +5 hours +170 hours *4 Extra Weeks of school *4Semanas adicionales de Escuela

25 More opportunities.. Más oportunidades. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Academics (LA, Reading, Math, SS, SC, Electives) Academicas (Arte de Lenguaje, Lectura, Matemáticas, SS, SC, Electivas) Teacher PD Academics Academicas Enrichment - 1 Enrichment -2 Enrichment - 1 Enrichment - 2 Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Lunes-Jueves Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Viernes

26 Academics Academicas ELO Classes Financial Math Nasa Water Filtration Alternative Energy Debate Yearbook Create your own Blog Oil Spill Challenge Tinkering with Tools Aerospace Adventures Making Music with Technology Lights, Camera, Action! Movie Making Graphic Design Robotics Sports / Deportes Cross Country Softball Soccer Football Basketball Interventions Intervenciones Remarkable Readers 6th Grade Reading 7th Grade Reading 8th Grade Reading 6th Grade Math 7th Grade Math 8th Grade Math Math 180 ALEKS - Study Hall Peace for Kids Math 180 6,7,8 Study Hall Road to Math Proficiency 6,7,8 Student Leadership Liderazgo Estudiantil Griffin Leaders Student Ambassadors Girls & Boys Groups Arts and Culture Arte y Cultura Food and Culture Art Club Guitar Relaxation and Yoga Jewelry Making Through History Girls are Great Spoken Word Poetry Hip-Hop and Spoken Word Advanced Art Mexican Folkloric Dance Cartoon U! Creative Crafting Peer Mentoring Band Martial Arts Qué Viva México! Savory Snack True Spark

27 GBMS Sample Schedule GBMS/Ejemplo de Horario Period Subject/Clase Time 1 / Advisory Science / Ciencias 75 2 Math / Matemáticas 60 3 Social Studies / Estudio social 60 4 Electives / Electivas 60 Lunch Lunch / Recess 36 5 Language Arts / Arte de Lenguaje 60 6 Reading/ELD / Lectura ELD 60 7 Enrichments / Enriquesimientos 55

28 We teach character Nosotros Enseñamos Valores Leadership Liderazgo Perseverance Perseverancia Integrity Integridad Curiosity Curiosidad Kindness Bondad

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30 CREA Results Executive Director

31 Questions and Answers

32 Chief Officer, Family and Community Engagement Denver Public Schools

33 Next Steps Do you have more questions? Want us to hold a meeting at your school? - Call us at DPS staff will draft a recommendation to present to the BOE on November 17 th for Board Vote on November 20 th Share your thoughts with the BOE Public Comments - October 23 rd and November 13 th at 4:30pm Emily Griffith Campus Lincoln St contact the Board of Education office at no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting for placement on the speaker's list the BOE at [email protected] Voice messages for board members at

34 Board Member Denver Public Schools

35 Rosemary Rodriguez Board Member Denver Public Schools Wednesday, October 29th, pm 8 pm Abraham Lincoln High School Community Room 2285 South Federal Blvd., Denver Childcare and translation will be provided.