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Leadership

Veronica Layman
Principal/Administrator

veronica.layman@asd20.org
(719) 234 - 1810

By the Numbers

Offered at This School
Grades 6 - 8
Year Founded
2005
Enrollment
860

Feeder Schools

Antelope Trails Elementary School
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
The da Vinci Academy Elementary School

Unique Offerings

Advanced Language & Literature
Industrial Technology
Mandarin
Sea Perch (underwater robotics) as part of our 8th Grade Gateway to Technology Class

Awards & Honors

Governors Distinguished Improvement Award
John Irwin Award School of Excellence

Academics Offerings

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college readiness program helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in college.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence teaches young people skills such as active listening, self-awareness and empathy to help them succeed both academically and socially.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program that promotes a safe and encouraging learning environment for all English language learners.
High Trails
High Trails is a three-day outdoor-education experience located in Florissant, Colorado.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Middle Years Programme
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), for students aged 11 to 16, is a challenging framework encouraging students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. IBMYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
​Multi-Tiered System of Supports provides academic and social/emotional/behavior support for students based on their needs.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides all students access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empowers them to explore career paths, engage in problem solving and process thinking, develop technical knowledge and skills and build communication skills so they will thrive in college, career and beyond.
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER)
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER) is a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning developed at Yale University and is used in kindergarten through eighth grade to promote emotional intelligence.
Seal of Biliteracy
We recognize and honor the skills our students attain through bilingualism. The ability to read, write, and speak in multiple languages provides a marketable advantage with colleges, universities, and competitive job markets. Students who meet requirements for proficiency will be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy on their official student transcript.
Sources of Strength
Sources of Strength is a youth program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying and substance abuse.
Special Education (SPED): Significant Support Needs Programs (SSN)
Significant Support Needs Programs (SSN) Programs serve students who have cognitive disabilities, and may have developmental, physical or orthopedic disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury or multiple disabilities.
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program develops and nurtures students with exceptional abilities and talents in academics, creative thinking, leadership, or visual and performing arts.

Athletics Offerings

Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling