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The  City  of  Denver  is  the  largest  city  and  capital  of  Colorado.  Denver  is  the  second  most  educated  city  in  the  US  and  the  second  most  populous  county   in  Colorado.  The  downtown  district   is   located  approximately  12  miles   (19  km)  east  of   the  foothills  of   the  Rocky  Mountains.  Denver  is  nicknamed  the  Mile-­‐High  City  because  its  official  elevaGon  is  exactly  one  mile  or  5,280  feet  (1,609.3  m)  above  sea  level.  With  less  water  vapor  in  the  air  at  this  alGtude,  the  sky  really  is  bluer  in  Colorado.  !The  state  of  Colorado  is  the  third  fastest  growing  state  in  the  United  States.  The  city  of  Denver  has  spent  more  than  8  billion  in  the  last  decade  on  new  aOracGons  including  building  three  new  sports  stadiums;  a  new  downtown  amusement  and  water  park;  a  new  world-­‐class   aquarium;   three   new   art  museums;   a   new   opera   house   and   doubling   the   size   of   the   Colorado   ConvenGon   Center.  Denver   has   the   second   largest   performing   arts   complex   in   the   naGon   with   10   theaters   seaGng   10,000   people   for   theatre,  symphony,  opera  and  ballet.  Denver  also  boasts  the  largest  city  park  system  in  the  country,  90  golf  courses  and  650  miles  of  paved  trails.  !ExchangeMate  USA  places  students  in  12  Denver  Public  Schools  Denver  has  four  disGnct  seasons,  with  hot  and  dry  summers  and  cold  and  snowy  winters.  The  schools  are  spread  out  in  the  city,  from  the  downtown  area  to  very  beauGful  residenGal  areas,  really  nice  and  safe  neighborhoods,  great  communiGes  and  families  and  very  good  educaGon.  Denver  has  a  good  public  transportaGon  system   and   students   have   easy   access   from   any   neighborhood   to   downtown.   Denver   offers   many   opportuniGes   for   outdoor  acGviGes  year  round.  Summer  acGviGes  include,  hiking,  biking,  horseback  riding,  kayaking,  hot  air  balloon  rides,  whitewater  raXing  among  many  others.  Winter  sports  include  skying,  snowboarding,  sledding  and  ice  skaGng.  Students  and  host  families  also  enjoy  siZng  by  the  fire  and  making  some  delicious  smores!  

FUN  FACTS  !!• The  state  of  Colorado   is  home  to  many  world-­‐class   ski   resorts.  World-­‐renowned  ski  areas  such  as  Vail  and  Aspen  are   just  a   drive  away  from  Denver.  

• The  105th  meridian  west  of  Greenwich  passes   through  Union  StaGon  and   is   the   temporal   reference   for   the  Mountain  Time   Zone.  

•  The  sun  feels  warmer  in  Denver  because  you  are  closer  to  it.  • Denver  has  300  days  of  annual  sunshine,  more  annual  hours  of  sun  than  San  Diego  or  Miami.  • The  United  States  Air  Force  Academy  is  located  in  Colorado  Springs  (Douglas  County).  • The  largest  mineral  hot  springs  pool  is  located  in  Glenwood  Springs,  about  2  and  a  half  hours  from  Denver.  

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!Abraham  Lincoln  High  School  was  founded  in  1959  and  is  named  aXer  the  President  Abraham  Lincoln.  The  school  is  located  in  the  Harvey  Park  neighborhood  on  the  southwest  side  of  Denver.  Abraham  Lincoln  High  School  was  one  of  16  schools  naGon-­‐wide  (one  of  4  in  Denver)  selected  by  the  College  Board  for  inclusion  in  the  EXCELerator  School  Improvement  Model  program  in  2007-­‐2008  school  year.  EXCELerator   includes  a  college  prep  curriculum  designed  to  help  students  focus  and  succeed  in  college.  The  school  has   a   special   relaGonship   with   the   University   of   Denver.   Each   year   DU   invites   Lincoln   freshmen   to   the   campus   for   tours,  workshops,   and   helps   students  with   planning   a   college   preparatory   high   school   class   schedule.   In   2005-­‐2006,   Lincoln   sent   11  graduaGng  seniors   to  the  University  of  Denver.  Abraham  Lincoln  High  School   is  also  proud  of   its   team  sport  achievements.  The  men's  soccer  team  was  state  runner-­‐up  in  2009  while  the  baseball  team  set  a  school  record  with  17  wins  in  2010.  Lincoln  Lancers  boys'  basketball  team  has  also  won  the  class  4A  Colorado  state  championship.  !Number  of  Students:  1900  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Lancers  School  colors:  Blue  and  Gray  Foreign  Languages:  French,  Italian,  Spanish  and  Chinese.  Fine  Arts:  Visual  arts,  Band,  DraXing,  MulGmedia,  Music  Theory,  Performing  Music,  Web  Design.  Sports:  Baseball,  Basketball,  Golf,  Soccer,  Swimming,  Tennis,  Track,  Cheerleading,  Cross  Country,  Football,  SoXball,  Volleyball  and  Wrestling.  School  website:  www.alhs.dps.schoolfusion.us  

ABRAHAM  LINCOLN  HIGH  SCHOOL

Age  requirement:  15  to  17  years  old  

ESOL/ESL  classes:  No  

Sports:  Yes    

12th  grade  students:  No  

GraduaJon:  No  

Semester  Program:  Yes  

Denver   Public   Schools   is   committed   to  meeting   the   educational   needs   of   every   student   with   great  schools   in  every  neighborhood.  DPS'  goal   is  to  provide  every  child   in  Denver  with  rigorous,  enriching  educational  opportunities  from  preschool  through  high  school  graduation.  DPS  operates  185  schools,  including   35   High   schools.   DPS   has   become   the   fastest-­‐growing   large   school   district   in   Colorado   in  terms  of  enrollment  and  student  academic  growth.  Denver  Public  Schools  is  committed  to  establishing  Denver  as  a  national   leader   in   student  achievement,  high   school  graduation,  and  college  and  career  readiness.  Widely   recognized   today   as  one  of   the  best   urban   school   systems   in   the   country,  Denver  Public  Schools  serves  the  residents  of  the  City  and  County  of  Denver.

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Denver  Center   for   InternaGonal  Studies  offers  Honors  classes,  Advanced  Placement   (AP)   courses  and  Dual  Enrollment  courses  where  students  may  earn  both  high  school  and  college  creditS]s.  DCIS  offers  AP  classes  in  Biology,  Calculus,  English,  Literature,  French,  Human  Geography,  Italian,  Spanish,  US  and  World  History.    Personal  interacGon  with  current  leaders  is  a  form  of  acGve-­‐learning  DCIS  students  experience  as  part  of  their  educaGon.    Since  opening  as  a  stand-­‐alone  school  in  2006  DCIS  students  have  had   the  opportunity   to  meet  or   aOend   lectures   given  by:   The   First   Lady  of   El   Salvador,  Ambassador   Safieh   (Head  of   the  PLO  Mission  to  the  U.S),  The  Dalai  Lama,  Desmond  Tutu,  Madeline  Albright  (First  woman  to  become  the  United  States  Secretary  of  State),  Oscar  Arias  (Costa  Rican  President),  Jean-­‐David  LeviOe  (French  Ambassador),  Bill  Clinton  (Former  President),  The  Mexican  Ambassador,  Gary  Hart  (Former  U.S  Senator)  and  Tim  Wirth  (United  NaGons  FoundaGon  President).  !Number  of  Students:  700  Grades:  9  -­‐12  School  colors:  Orange  and  White  Foreign  Languages:  Chinese,  French,  Italian,  Japanese,  Lakota  and  Spanish.  Fine  Arts:  Drawing/Sketching,  PainGng,  CreaGve  WriGng,  Dance,  Drama,  Band,  DraXing,  MulGmedia,  Music  Theory,  Performing  Music,  Web  Design  and  Yearbook.  Sports:   Baseball,   Basketball,   Golf,   Soccer,   Swimming,   Tennis,   Track,   Cheer,   Cross   Country,   Football,   Flag   Football,   SoXball,  Volleyball  and  Wrestling.  School  website:  www.dcis.dpsk12.org     !

!!!East  High  School   is  paOerned  aXer  Independence  Hall   in  Philadelphia  and  was  granted  Denver  Landmark  Status  on  February  4,  1991,  because  of  its  architectural  significance.  The  school  offers  a  range  of  extra-­‐curricular  and  academic  courses  and  has  been  naGonally  recognized  for  Speech  and  Debate,  ConsGtuGonal  Scholars  and  Choir.  East  HS  has  a  very  good  drama  program  and  each  year,   the  East  Theater  Company  performs  two  theatrical  producGons.  The  school  has  an  acGve  student  government,  as  well  as  over  66  clubs  and  student  organizaGons.  Some  of  the  most  popular  clubs  include  Harry  PoOer  Club  and  NaGonal  Honor  Society.  East   has   also   enjoyed   notable   success   in   several   Colorado   5A   sports,   including   State   Championship   Gtles   in   baseball,   soccer,  lacrosse,  tennis,  rugby,  football  and  basketball  (State  Champions  in  2014).  !Number  of  Students:  2160  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Angel  School  colors:  Red  and  White  Foreign  Languages:  Chinese,  French,  Japanese  and  Spanish.  Fine  Arts:  Voice  Jazz,  Choir,  Concert  Band,  Drama,  Instrumental  Assemble,  Music  Theory,  Musical  Theater,  String  Orchestra,  Voice  Class  and  Stage  CraX.  Sports:   Cross   Country,   Field   Hockey,   Football,   Golf,   GymnasGcs,   Soccer,   SoXball,   Tennis,   Volleyball,   Basketball,   Swimming,  Wrestling,  Baseball,  Lacrosse,  Track,  Cheerleading,  Pom,  Rugby  and  UlGmate  Frisbee.  School  website:  www.east.dpsk12.org  

DENVER  CENTER  FOR  INTL  STUDIES

EAST  HIGH  SCHOOL

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!!!!George  Washington  High  School  is  located  in  the  Washington  Virginia  Vale  neighborhood  in  southeast  Denver.  Historically  ranked  as  one  of  the  top  100  high  schools  in  America,  GWHS  strives  to  preserve  the  integrity  of  its  internaGonal  reputaGon.  George  Washington  High  School  is  best  known  for  the  depth  and  excepGonally  high  standards  of  its  InternaGonal  Baccalaureate  Diploma  program.  The  GW  IB  is  the  highest  ranked  IB  program  in  Colorado,  and  it  draws  students  from  around  the  world.  GW  offers  world-­‐class  arts  classes,  including  instrucGon  in  graphic  arts,  drawing,  painGng,  ceramics  and  sculpture.  Leading-­‐edge  computer  and  technology  training  courses  are  available  in  website  design,  computerized  music  ediGng,  movie  ediGng,  and  digital  photography,  as  well  as  courses   in  business  applicaGons   like  PowerPoint,  Photoshop  and  Excel.  George  Washington  currently  has  47  acGve  clubs  and  the  GW  AthleGc  department  offers  21  sports  in  JV  and  Varsity.  George  Washington  High  School   sports  program  boasts  numerous   teams  guided  by  experienced  and   long-­‐term  coaches  who  challenge    students  to  succeed  on  and  off  the  field,  and  many  of  their  graduates  have  gone  on  to  play  on  college  and  professional  teams.  !Number  of  Students:  1430  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Patriot,  the  Green  Foot  and  the  Green  Giant.  School  colors:  Green  and  White  Foreign  Languages:  French  and  Spanish.  Fine  Arts:  Visual  arts,  Band,  Guitar,  Choir,  Instrumental  Ensemble,  String  Orchestra  and  IB  Choir.  Sports:   Baseball,   Basketball,   Cross   Country,   Football,   Golf,   GymnasGcs,   Lacrosse,   Soccer,   SoXball,   Swimming   and   Diving,   Tennis,   Track,  Volleyball  and  Wrestling.  School  website:  www.gwhs.dpsk12.org   !

!!High  Tech  Early  College  (HTEC)  is  a  Denver  Public  Schools  innovaGon  high  school  centered  on  a  process  of  applied  rigorous  learning  and  intense  connecGons  with  industry  professionals   in  Business,   InformaGon  Technology  and  Design  fields.  HTEC  provides  students   in  the  Far  North  East  region  of  Denver  Public  Schools  with  access  to  a  comprehensive  pathway  to  college  and  career  readiness.    The  mission  and   vision   of   HTEC   is   actualized   through   the   schools   three   pillars   of   Project   Based   Learning,   Early   College   rigorous   academics,   and  ExecuGve  Internship  work  experiences.    AddiGonally,  HTEC  ensures  high  quality  programming  for  all  students  by  holding  with  fidelity  to  the   school   three   strategic   design   features:   teacher   effecGveness,   student   individualizaGon,   and   leveraging   Gme   and   fiscal   resources  towards  academic  instrucGon.  With  collaboraGon  among  students,  staff,  parents  and  the  business  community  High  Tech  Early  College  will  create  the  best  college  preparatory  and  workplace  readiness  experience  for  its  students.  !Number  of  Students:  400  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  N/A  School  colors:  Blue  and  Yellow  Foreign  Languages:  Spanish  and  French  Fine  Arts:  Visual  Arts  Sports:  Football,  Cross  Country,  Soccer,  SoXball,  Basketball,  Baseball,  Track,  Volleyball  and  Wrestling.  School  website:  www.htec.dpsk12.org  !!

GEORGE  WASHINGTON  HIGH  SCHOOL

                       HIGH  TECH  EARLY  COLLEGE

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!John   F.   Kennedy  High   School   is   a   public   secondary   school   located   in   the   Bear   Valley   neighborhood  on   the   southwest   side   of  Denver.   In   2007   Kennedy   became   the   second   high   school   in   Denver   to   offer   the   two-­‐year   InternaGonal   Baccalaureate   (IB)  program,  and   is   the  only  school   in  Denver   to  offer  an  authorized   IB  educaGon   for  all  grade   levels.  Kennedy  also  offers  a  wide  range  of  AP  courses  and  many  aXer-­‐school  acGviGes  and  clubs,  such  as:  Architecture,  ConstrucGon  and  Engineering  (ACE),  Anime  Club,   Cheerleaders,   Chess   Club,,   Future   Business   Leaders   of   America   (FBLA),   LaGn   Dance,   Link   Leaders,   Math,   Engineering,  Science  AssociaGon  (MESA),  Mock  Trial,  Scrapbooking,  Speech  and  Debate,  Weight  LiXing  and  many  others.  !Number  of  Students:  1260  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Commanders  School  colors:  Navy  Blue  and  Kelly  Green  Foreign  Languages:  French  and  Spanish  Fine  Arts:  Visual  arts,  Marching  Band,  Jazz  Band,  Orchestra,  Concert  Band,  Choir,  Dance/Choreography  &  Performance,  Guitar,  Stage  CraX,  Drama,  Orchestra  and  Jazz.  Sports:   Football,   SoXball,   Golf,   Tennis,   Volleyball,   Cross   Country,   Soccer,   GymnasGcs,   Cheerleading,   Basketball,   Wrestling,  Swimming,  Baseball,  Track  &  Field,  Lacrosse  and  In-­‐line  Hockey.  School  website:  www.js.dpsk12.org  

!!Located  in  far  northeast  Denver,  the  NaGonally-­‐Acclaimed  MarGn  Luther  King,  Jr.  Early  College  serves  college-­‐bound  students  in  grades   6   through   12.   Learning   takes   place   in   a   personalized   environment   where   significant   effort   is   both   demanded   and  supported.  The  Early  College  partners  with  the  Community  College  of  Aurora  to  offer  tuiGon-­‐free  college  courses.    In  addiGon,  students   can   take  college  courses   through   the  Advanced  Placement  program  and  CU  Succeeds.   Students  at   the  Early  College  benefit   from   a   rigorous   curricula   and   strong   school   culture,   high   expectaGons,   zealous   support,   community   meeGngs   and  exposure   to  mulGple   learning   opportuniGes.   The   Early   College   has   been   granted   InnovaGon   Status   and   is   now  more   closely  governed   by   the   school   leadership   team,   which   is   called   the   School   Governance   Board.     AddiGonally,   the   school   has  more  control  over  its  internal  budget  than  typical  District  schools.  The  Early  College  has  also  been  designated  a  Center  of  Excellence  by  the  Colorado  Department  of  EducaGon  for  the  past  two  years.    !Number  of  Students:  630  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Panther  School  colors:  Silver,  White  and  Black  Foreign  Languages:  Spanish  and  French  Fine  Arts:  Visual  Arts,  Jewelry,  Drama,  StagecraX,  Keyboard,  Choir,  Band,  Orchestra  and  Dance.  Sports:  Basketball,  Baseball,  SoXball,  Soccer,  Cross  Country,  Flag  Football,  Tennis  and  Volleyball.    School  website:  www.edline.net/pages/MarGn_Luther_King_MS  

JOHN  F.  KENNEDY  HIGH  SCHOOL

MARTIN  LUTHER  KING  JR.  EARLY  COLLEGE

!!!!Noel  Community  Arts   School   is   a  Denver  Public   School   InnovaGon   school   focused  on  arts   infused  educaGon  program  uGlizing  project-­‐based,  experienGal  learning  and  arGsGc  demonstraGon  of  knowledge  and  skills.  NCAS  has  commiOed  to  an  extended  day  and   extended   year   which  will   allow   for   addiGonal   instrucGon   Gme   to   close   learning   gaps   in   core   academic   areas   while   also  providing  a  full  and  rich  learning  experience  that  prepares  students  with  skills  that  are  criGcal  to  success  in  college  and  career.  Noel  Community  Arts  School  will  provide  a   rigorous  academic  program  to  ensure   that   students  graduate   ready   for   success   in  college  and  career.  Students  will  gain  a  deeper  understanding  and  appreciaGon  for  art  as  a  representaGon  of  human  experience.  NCAS  will  leverage  the  arts  to  engage  in  relevant  academic  pursuits  as  well  as  to  enrich  the  lives  of  students  and  prepare  them  with  criGcal  thinking,  creaGvity,  communicaGon,  and  collaboraGon  skills.    !Number  of  Students:  240  Grades:  9  -­‐11  School  colors:  Green  and  Grey  Mascot:  N/A  Foreign  Languages:  Spanish  Fine  Arts:  Visual  arts,  Dance,  Digital  Art,  Film  and  Photography,  Instrumental  Music,  Montbello  Drumline  and  Vocal  Music.  Sports:  Soccer,  SoXball,  Cross  Country,  Football,  Volleyball,  Basketball  and  Baseball.  School  website:  www.ncas.dpsk12.org   !

! !!!!North  High  School  is  a  neighborhood  school  located  in  Northwest  Denver.  More  than  100  years  old,  North  is  rich  in  tradiGon  and  has  a  long  history  of  graduates  who  went  on  to  become  leaders  in  their  communiGes.  North  High  School  emphasizes  data  driven  classroom  instrucGon  to  ensure  each  student  is  being  pushed  to  their  full  potenGal.  AddiGonally,  North  offers  several  pathways  for  students  to  round  out  their  learning  experiences:  visual  arts,  fine  arts,  music,  theatre,  graphic  arts,  JROTC,  world  languages  and  physical  educaGon.  North  provides  a  wide  array  of  honors,  Pre-­‐Advanced  Placement  (AP)  and  Advanced  Placement  (AP)  for  students  who  want  to  delve  deeper  into  content.  Lastly,  North  encourages  community  at  the  school  by  providing  a  compeGGve  athleGc  environment  and  high  quality  acGviGes.  All  students  are  proud  to  be  Vikings  and  wear  their  purple  and  gold  with  pride.  !Number  of  Students:  770  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Vikings  School  colors:  Purple  Gold  and  White  Foreign  Languages:  Spanish  and  French  Fine   Arts:   Band,   Choir,   Vocal   Music,   Jazz   Band,   Orchestra,   Instrumental   Music,   Dance,   Poetry,   CreaGve   WriGng,   Ceramic,  Drawing/Sketching,  PainGng,  Photography,  Drama  and  Sculpture.  Sports:  Baseball,  Basketball,  Golf,  Lacrosse,  Soccer,  Swimming  and  Diving,  Tennis,  Cheerleading,  Cross  Country,  Football,  SoXball,  Track  and  Field,  Lacrosse,  Volleyball  and  Wrestling.  School  website:  www.north.dpsk12.org  

NOEL  COMMUNITY  ARTS  SCHOOL

NORTH  HIGH  SCHOOL

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!!!!South   High   school   is   located   in   the   Washington   Park   neighborhood   on   the   south   side   of   Denver.   The   school   offers   many  Advanced  placement  courses,  that  will  prepare  a  student  for  college  as  well  as  offering  college  credit  in  the  following  subjects:  AP  English  Literature  &  Comp,  AP  English  Language  &  Comp,  AP  European  History,  AP  Art  History,  AP  American  History,  AP  PoliGcal  Science,  AP  U.S.  Government,  AP  Calculus,  AP  Chemistry  &  Lab,  AP  Biology  &  Lab,  AP  Spanish  Language  and  AP  Studio  Art.  South  offers  many  advanced  courses  and  honors  courses  as  well  as  many  elecGve  art,  music  and  physical  educaGon  classes.  The  school  makes   it   easy   for   students   to   plan   for   college   by   offering   a   college   summit   course,   and   a   "Future   Center",   sponsored   by   the  Denver  Scholarship  FoundaGon.  South  is  the  first  baOalion  in  the  Denver  Public  Schools  JROTC  program.    !Number  of  Students:  1370  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Gargoyle/Rebels  School  colors:  Purple  and  White  Foreign  Languages:  French,  Japanese  and  Spanish.  Fine   Arts:   Ceramics,   Drawing/Sketching.   PainGng,   Photography,   Sculpture,   Band,   Choir,   Instrumental  Music,   Jazz   Band,   Vocal  Lessons,  CreaGve  wriGng,  Dance,  Drama,  Improv,  Poetry  and  Yearbook.  Sports:   Baseball,   Basketball,   Golf,   Lacrosse,   Soccer,   Swimming,   Tennis,   Cheerleading,   Cross   Country,   Football,   SoXball,   Track,  Wrestling  and  Volleyball.  School  website:  www.denversouth.org  

!!!Thomas   Jefferson  High   School   is   a   secondary   school   located   in   the   Southmoor   Park   neighborhood,   on   the   southeast   side   of  Denver.   The   school   and   its   athleGc   fields   are   undergoing   significant   renovaGons,   both   of   which   were   built   in   1960.   Thomas  Jefferson  High  School  offers  Advanced  Placement  classes  in  English,  math,  science,  social  studies,  and  Spanish.  The  school  hosts  a  giXed  program  in  various  areas  of  study,  such  as  their  Computer  Magnet  Program,  JROTC  and  X-­‐Track  Courses.  Thomas  Jefferson  also  has  many  programs  for  students  that  include  a  student-­‐run  newspaper,  student-­‐run  news  casGng,  yearbook  assembled  in-­‐house,  NaGonal  Honor  Society  and  more.  !Number  of  Students:  1100  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  Spartan  School  colors:  Brown  and  Gold  Foreign  Languages:  French,  Japanese  and  Spanish.  Fine  Arts:  Choir/Chorus,  MonGcello,  Concert  Band,  Orchestra,  Ensemble,  Drama,  PainGng,  Drawing,  Ceramics  and  Yearbook.  Sports:  Football,  Lacrosse,  Hockey,  Soccer,  Cheerleading,  Swimming,  Wrestling,  SoXball,  Baseball,  Basketball,  Cross  Country,  Track  and  Field,  Golf,  Lacrosse,  Tennis  and  Volleyball.  School  website:  www.tjjournal.com  

SOUTH  HIGH  SCHOOL

THOMAS  JEFFERSON  HIGH  SCHOOL

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Venture  Prep  is  a  Charter  School  located  in  the  Park  Hill  Neighborhood  of  Denver,  very  close  to  the  downtown  area.  The  school  takes   great   pride   in   teaching   students   through   a   rigorous,   innovaGve,   college-­‐prep   curriculum   designed   to   prepare   them   to  succeed   in   college   and   careers.   The   small   class   sizes,   with   an   11:1   student-­‐teacher   raGo,   enables   the   school   to   provide  individualized   support   and   college   academic   planning   for   each   student.   The   school   offers   college   preparatory   curriculum,  intensive  academic  support  and  personalized  instrucGon.  Venture  Prep  Seniors  achieved  100%  college  acceptance  in  both  2012  and  2013.  The  school  also  offers  AP  classes,  concurrent  enrollments,  enrichment  elecGves,  and  aXer-­‐school  acGviGes  including  visual   arts,  music,   sports,   yoga   and   computer   technology.   IncorporaGng   technology   into   the   school   is   an   integral   part   of   the  Venture   Prep   school  model.     Students   use   laptops   and   desktops   on   a   daily   basis,   and   technology   is   used   in   every   class   for  instrucGon  and  students  projects.    !Number  of  Students:  250  Grades:  9  -­‐12  Mascot:  N/A  School  colors:  Blue  and  Yellow  Foreign  Languages:  Spanish  Fine  Arts:  Choir/Chorus,  Instrumental  Music  Lessons,  Drama,  CreaGve  WriGng,  PainGng  and  Drawing/Sketching.  Sports:  Basketball,  Cross  Country,  Soccer,  Tennis,  Track  and  Field,  Volleyball  and  UlGmate  Frisbee.  School  website:  www.ventureprep.org  

VENTURE  PREP  

STUDENT  TESTIMONIAL

I'm very honored to share my life this year in the USA. I met a lot of friends

some of them are local people and some are from different countries. I had the

best year of my life. My host family is very good my mum and dad both very

nice persons they always help me in life skills and language problems. I really

enjoy this year's life. I will go to American college and feel happy that I begin

my journey with help of my host family. I also enjoy American movies, that's

awesome! In a word, I love here!

Marshall  -­‐  China

HIGH  SCHOOL  PROGRAM  USA

DENVER  -­‐  COLORADO

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