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Independent Education Independent Minds Affordable Quality Education Wholesome Communities Partnerships with Parents Personal Attention Our mission is to increase community awareness of independent schools |
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Why Independent Schools? Articles on the benefits of independent schools.
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OUR MEMBER SCHOOLS Click on a school below to see its description: |
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Adventure Montessori 250 S. Cherrywood Dr. |
Grades 8 weeks–12 years Adventure Montessori provides a foundation for academic and personal excellence and encourage the love of learning inherent in every student through participation and engagement. Our Montessori program is based on self-direction, non-competitive and cooperative activities that help a child develop a strong self-image, high levels of academic and social competence, and the confidence to face challenges with optimism. |
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Alexander Dawson School 10455 Dawson Dr. |
Grades K–12 Provides small classes, nationally recruited teachers, 90 acre collegiate campus, robust academic, athletic, artisitic and ethical student life. High standards, Honors and AP classes in all disciplines, acclaimed 5-6 Transitions unit and K-4 Adaptive Learning program. Study abroad and experiential education trips, State championship athletics, generous financial assistance, and top college placements. |
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Bixby School 4760 Table Mesa Drive Tours available by appointment |
Preschool–5 Serves preschool through elementary level children and their families, integrating academic, artistic, physical, and social development in a small community setting. Our mission is to cultivate critical thinking; promote independence and self-confidence; instill empathy, respect, and responsibility; and inspire a love of learning. |
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Country Day School 4820 Nautilus Ct. N. |
Preschool, K–8 Our mission is to provide a well-rounded, classical education of academic excellence and social development in a safe environment, where students are motivated and inspired to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens. A member of the NAIS and the ACIS, BCD also hosts an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, giving students a well-rounded background with an emphasis in writing, critical thinking, analysis and creative problem solving. |
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Bolder
School 1371 E. Hecla Drive, Suite F |
Grades 1–12 Bolder School serves students of all ability levels and specializes in learning differences in a year-round school format. Bolder School staff, along with the family, creates a Personal Learning Strategy for each student. This format allows for the student to focus on current levels of abilities rather than grade level specific instruction. At the Bolder School, teaching methods emphasize your child's learning style with the application of functional behavior theory for resolution of behavioral issues. |
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Boulder Valley 6717 South Boulder Rd. |
Ages 5–18 Our mision at BVCOS is to support young people as they participate in an Open Source learning environment. Our community is guided by Democratic principles and nurtures students though hands-on exploration, real-life experiences, relationship-building, and emphasizes learnng through joyful play for students of all ages. We offer full-time and homeschool options. |
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Broomfield Academy 7203 W. 120th Ave |
Academic Preschool–8 Broomfield Academy provides individualized programming for children in Academic Preschool through Eighth Grade, allowing them to become exceptional, accelerated, and creative students. Broomfield Academy is nationally accredited, offers very small class sizes, individualized learning plans and an advanced curriculum. Full-day programming for children ages 3-14 includes art, music, drama, technology, physical education, swimming in an on-site salt-water pool, and Spanish and Chinese language instruction. The school is a member of the National Association for Gifted Children. In recent Stanford Achievement Tests, most Broomfield Academy students scored more than two years above grade level. |
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Catalyst High School 1376 Miners Drive |
Grades 9–12 Catalyst High School’s mission is to inspire teens whose needs are not met in mainstream education, by empowering them to realize their unique potential, graduate from high school, and create vibrant, quality-filled lives. Classes are small and individualized to meet the needs and interests of each student. Our safe environment, comprehensive curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships combine to create a highly successful model of education. We embrace students who are balancing great potential along with life or learning challenges, and teens who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or trauma. |
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Friends' School 5465 Pennsylvania Ave. |
Preschool–5 Friend's School is a supportive, dynamic community committed to educating the whole child -- head, hand, and heart. Our students acquire a strong academic foundation while developing creative expression, social responsibility, and respect for diversity and the individual. We challenge students and teachers to reach their full potential as engaged, lifelong learners. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios. Sliding scale tuition and additional Financial Aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. Call for a Tour/Class Observation appointment. |
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Hillside School 6717 S. Boulder Road |
Grades 1–9 Hillside provides specialized, research-based instruction for students with learning differences such as dyslexia in grades 1-9 in a caring, supportive environment. Experiencing real academic growth allows our students to discover their full potential and become successful learners in all academic areas. |
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Jarrow Montessori School 3900 Orange Court |
Toddler–6 Established in 1964, Jarrow Montessori School is the oldest Montessori school in Colorado. From Toddlers (18 months) to 6th grade (12 yrs. old) we offer a child-centered program focusing on the whole child. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child. Jarrow provides a multi-age level learning environment with low student/teacher ratio, prepared by knowledgeable and dedicated teachers. Call to attend an open house or private tour of our beautiful three acre campus. |
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The Joshua School 2303 E. Dartmouth Ave.
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Ages 6-21 The Joshua School, a private, non-profit educational and therapeutic day treatment center, is committed to helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) attain the highest quality of life, valuing each unique mind, body, and spirit. Serving Northern Colorado, our Boulder campus, opening on Jan. 2, 2013, will be expanding on the well-established knowledge and culture of its Denver Campus. It will be an educational community with high expectations for all children and will utilize evidence-based therapies and academic instruction, tailored to the individual needs of each student and family. We will serve students with a wide range of abilities, both academically and therapeutically. |
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Mackintosh Academy 6717 South Boulder Road |
Kindergarten - 8th grade Founded in 1977 as the first private school in Colorado to recognize the unique needs of Colorado's gifted students ages 4-14, Mackintosh Academy has served students who demonstrate exceptional development in a range of intellectual, linguistic, mathematical, musical, physical and spatial/artistic intelligences. Programming is highly individualized, yet intensely collaborative, emphasizing inquiry-based learning, in-depth study, and small classroom communities where children vigorously exchange ideas and work together in an atmosphere of safety, tolerance and respect. It offers one of the area's only International Baccalaureate (IB) World School curriculums fostering critical thinking through an interdisciplinary educational approach. |
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Mountain Peak Private School 1833 Sunset Place |
Preschool through 6th grade Mountain Peak Private School is an independent, nonsectarian school proud to be the only school in Colorado offering daily physical education. Recognizing that each child is unique, MPPS entitles it's teachers to individualize curriculum based on each child's developmental stage. Explorations in all disciplines create an effective atmosphere for students to grow and flourish. And because studies have shown that large class sizes adversely affect learning, we are committed to keeping our classes small (16 or fewer in grades K-6th, smaller for preschool). Before and after school care is available. |
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Mountain Shadows 4154 63rd Street |
Ages 1–12 Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only school in the state of Colorado* fully recognized/ accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale. We meet 100% of the highest standards set for any AMI Montessori school internationally. Through our school programs and environment, children joyfully develop a love for learning, independence, academic excellence, respect for the environment, themselves, and others; a sense of moral responsibility to society. |
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The Patchwork School 1428 Main Street |
Ages 1 – 12 The Patchwork School is a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado, offering full-time and part-time programs for children. Our philosophy is comprised of principles from Democratic Education, Reggio Emilia and Humane Education. At the heart of all three philosophies is community, and so our school is built upon healthy relationships with other people, animals and the earth. Within this context, we create an environment that emphasizes freedom, responsibility and compassion. We are committed to preserving every person's right to a life of self-direction, meaning and joy. |
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Running River School 1370 Forest Park Circle |
Grades K–8 Running River School is dedicated to meaningful, intelligent, experiential and contemplative education. We are a small school that is able to balance every aspect of education: an excellent academic program including all subjects as well as an integrated yearly environmental theme; the Arts; contemplative practices; nourishing a foundation for life long health (physical fitness and homemade organic lunches); teaching life skills, spending weekly time in nature, and a strong emphasis on communication and social skills. We build community through parent involvement and education, and school service projects both locally and globally. |
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September High School 1902 Walnut St. |
Grades 9–12 September High School is an intimate and supportive community that fosters individual development and reawakens the love of learning. We empower our students to be critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. September High School is the longest running independent high school in the city of Boulder, and we're proud to be celebrating our 38th anniversary this year! Our innovative approach to education has a proven track record and is accredited by the North Central Association. |
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Shepherd Valley 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway |
Preschool–8 Provides a rich curriculum integrating the academic, the artistic, and the practical. It guides children to cultivate self-knowledge, and to meet the world by awakening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought, and strength of purpose. |
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Shining Mountain 999 Violet Ave. |
Preschool–12 Offers a full academic program enriched by the arts. Our comprehensive curriculum fosters creative expression, independent thinking, compassion toward others, and social responsibility. Early childhood is nurtured and protected through healthy play; the grade school child is awakened by cultivating a sense of beauty; and adolescents are challenged to find meaning in the world and a path of service. Our graduates make a difference in the world. |
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Tara Performing Arts 4180 19th Street |
Grades 9–12 A morning stroll through Tara finds our students busy with calculus, conducting chemical experiments, debating Aristotle’s Poetics, and learning about Rembrandt. In the afternoon, they’re in rehearsal of The Fantasticks and classes in stage combat, fitness and yoga. Later, a wondrous sound fills the air: the all-school choir singing Mozart. Tara offers a rigorous college-preparatory Waldorf curriculum, with a focus on the performing arts and direct experience of culture and history through travel. Our graduates leave with purpose, high ideals, and curiosity for learning and life. Tara – for those who do not wish to remain anonymous! |
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Temple Grandin School 6446 Jay Road Head of School: |
Grades 6–12 The Temple Grandin School serves exceptional students with Asperger Syndrome and similar learning challenges. Our program provides a challenging curriculum, real-world resources and mentors, and integrated social skills support. Working together with families, our mission is to meet the unique needs of these students in an individualized, strength-based program that builds students' confidence, knowledge, and perseverance and prepares them to fulfill their potential as effective citizens of the 21st century. |
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Watershed School 1661 Alpine Ave. |
Middle and High School Watershed School's innovative curriculum seeks to educate great citizens and bold thinkers. Our mission is to provide meaningful and rigorous education that challenges students to know and care for themselves, their community, and their world. A Watershed education is an outstanding preparation for college and life. |
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Ziji Early Elementary School 6390 Jay Road |
Grades: K–2 Our mission is to create a rich, meaningful, embodied educational journey for our mixed aged class of twenty students. Our contemplative focus provokes a fluid, awake and vital environment in which each child can be deeply seen and held. Our differentiated curriculum allows each student to work at the edge of their academic understanding. Our allegiance to play encourages social development and furthers future skills in storytelling, design and creative inventing of all kinds. |
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