Private Schools in Colorado: Catholic schools in Denver, preschool, private elementary, middle schools, pre-kindergarten programs, early childhood education, extended child care service, Christian schools in CO
Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School: Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School, located in Denver, Colorado is a private Catholic School offering Pre-K through Grade 8. The primary goal of the program of instruction in the schools of the Archdiocese of Denver is to provide learning experiences which most effectively instill worthwhile attitudes and impart the knowledge and skills necessary for the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of the student. Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School exists to use all of its available resources and talents to maximize growth as a Catholic education community. Teachers, by continual professional growth, teaching, and example emphasize our students' individual growth in these areas:
- Demonstration of Catholic morals and values
- Demonstration of knowledge of the Catholic faith
- Knowledge and academic achievement
- Development of social skills
- Development of personal responsibility
What kind of standardized testing is used to measure the progress of Catholic school students?
Student growth is measured from year to year starting in the second grade. The average student score is usually one to one and one half years above grade level nationally. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) is given annually to students in grades 2 - 8. The Cognitive Ability Test (COGAT) is given annually to students in grades 2, 5, and 7. The NCEA ACRE Religion Assessments is given annually to grades 5 and 8.
After School Care: Presentation of Our Lady School offers after school care for children from age 3 to 3rd grade. The program runs from 3 pm to 5 pm every day and the cost is nominal. An Academic Assistance program is offered for students in grades 3 - 8 Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30. This program assists students who need help with their schoolwork and homework and gives students a quiet place to complete their work.
Catholic School Programs for Pre-K through Grade 8::
- Preschool
- Pre Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Sixth Grade
- Seventh Grade
- Eighth Grade
- Physical Ed
- Art
- Music
- Extended Care
- AAP (Academic Assistance Program)
Located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory is a private co-educational Christian school for prekindergarten through 8th grade. Our school is a community of academic excellence where students of all levels are able to seek their full spiritual and academic potential. We partner with parents in the pursuit of preparing exemplary Christian citizens and servant leaders for high school.
We offer a challenging and stimulating curriculum with English and language arts, math, science, history, music, art, Spanish or Latin, computers, physical education, and library. Electives include band, choir, orchestra, additional computer classes, mechanical drawing & art classes.
All full time faculty hold ACSI teaching credentials and Department of Education teacher credentials. Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory is accredited by Association of Christian Schools International and North Central Association which are both charter members of the National Council for Private School Accreditation.
Christian Education Programs from Pre-K through 8th Grade:
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Rigorous Curriculum with key subjects including English and language arts, math, science, history, music, art, Spanish or Latin, computers, physical education, and library
- Electives include band, choir, orchestra, additional computer classes, mechanical drawing & art classes
Located in Denver, Colorado, Zion Lutheran School is a private Lutheran Preschool & Elementary School offering grades Pre-K through 8. Our school exists as a tool of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church to assist parents in the spiritual training and education of their children. Every class is taught in the light of God’s Holy Word and the education children receive is centered on Jesus Christ, the world’s Savior. Christian education and academic excellence go hand in hand.
Zion’s curriculum has been carefully designed to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical needs of every student. As a result, it reflects the requirements and standards of the Colorado Department of Education for schools in the state of Colorado. With the interests of our students in mind, the curriculum is evaluated and updated on a yearly basis by the faculty with the purpose of providing the best instruction possible.
Regis Jesuit High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory high school serving young men and young women in grades 9-12 and located in Aurora which spans Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas Counties in Colorado. We are a co-divisional school, offering single-gender education by operating as two separate divisions - the Boys´ Division and the Girls´ Division. Academically, Regis Jesuit provides honors classes, advanced placement, college prep SAT and ACT as well as college-credit courses through Regis University, with many electives in our block schedule.
Athletic and co-curricular activities offer many opportunities for character and leadership development, fun and friendship. The benefit of getting involved is found in trying something new, discovering hidden talents and pushing personal limits. Regis Jesuit offers a safe and supportive environment which encourages students to get involved. It is an environment where students can find positive peer pressure by surrounding themselves with people who care about them and who will help them excel. We are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Programs for Grades 9-12
- Separate Divisions for Boys and Girls
- High School Program
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, humanities, fine arts, computer studies, math, science, social studies
- College Prep Courses SAT and ACT
- Advanced Placement Courses
With locations in Denver and Boulder CO, Bolder Languages is a World Languages School that specializes in small group classes and private lessons for adults and children looking to learn a new language. We provide professionally-taught programs in Spanish, French, Italian, English, Portuguese, and more. We offer beginner to advanced level classes, specialized to suit each student's individual needs. Learning a new language has never been so fun!
No matter what level of experience you have, Bolder Languages can help you achieve your goals. Our World Languages School offers tutoring, group classes, private instruction, and full immersion programs; along with a variety of international business services. We have expanded with locations in Denver and Boulder to make attending classes more convenient for students in the Denver & Boulder Metropolitan area.
Whether you are planning a trip abroad, currently enrolled in a language course, or hoping to expand your career opportunities at home, we have a service that will hopefully assist your success. We put the focus on fun and quality, which will maintain your motivation and a high level of happiness.
Professionally-taught World Language Training Programs
- Adult Language Classes
- Group Classes (Maximum of 9)
- Semi-private Lessons (Minimum of 2)
- 1-on-1 Tutoring
- Children’s Programs
- International Business Services (Translation, Culture Training etc)
- Immersion Travel Programs
Languages available:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Romanian
- Russian
- Portuguese
iD Tech Camps provide computer science and tech-related summer courses on campus at Colorado State University (in Fort Collins), and the University of Denver (in Denver County). Colorado course options include week-long day camps for ages 7-17 (iD Tech Camps), and 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18 (iD Academies).
Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics - Game Design, Web Design, Coding, Programming Modding, and Robotics among others. Students get the opportunity to build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in our state of the art tech labs.
Courses are designed so that you can register for one or multiple weeks (further camps). Many students choose to sign up for multi-week packages to build on their skills and learn new subjects. Students often stretch their skills for 3, 4, and even 5 consecutive weeks.
“Simply amazing counselors who deserve the highest recommendation! My son’s expression of enthusiasm is most welcome as he’s not the easily impressed. He loved it! Thanks for a creative, positive weekend.” - Barbara R., Parent, University of Denver
Located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the Rockies, Colorado Springs School is a private, nonprofit, college preparatory school pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.This entire framework-pedagogy, curriculum, careful and caring teaching, and the home-school partnership-exists to outfit our students with the knowledge and the inventive, flexible minds they will need to be active citizens of an increasingly diverse nation and an increasingly interdependent world.
It is also our intent to develop in them the sense of responsibility to contribute to the challenges and opportunities they will face as adults. It is our expectation that an education at our school will help them generate the aims and methods by which their further experiences will "grow in ordered richness." Small classes orchestrated by outstanding teachers deepen the success and the learning potential of each student.