A Look Inside a Middle School Science Classroom
Are you missing the days of middle school science? Take a peek into one of our 21st century science classrooms and see what has changed, and what has stayed the same.
4 Things to Consider Before DPS SchoolChoice
In Denver, any student who wants to attend a school other than their neighborhood school can take part in School Choice; and round 1 of the School Choice window opens on January 14! Denver families will have from January 14 until February 15 to submit their School Choice form on the DPS School...
How the Advisory system helps students feel known and supported
At DSST, we believe that students thrive best in small-school environments so that each and every student is known and supported. Beyond simply having a small-school model, DSST has a few programs in place to make sure that students “don’t slip through the cracks.” One of those programs is Advisory.
College & Career Success Month
October is not just spooky season- it’s College & Career Success Month! And while a track record of 100% of seniors solidifying post secondary plans doesn’t happen in just one month’s time, there has certainly been a flurry of October initiatives to get students ready for their next step. We are...
Celebrating Growth & Success in Our Schools
Denver Public Schools recently released the 2019 School Performance Framework results, an annual evaluation of school performance.
College View HS Goes Camping
This past weekend, 14 College View High School students went camping in the San Isabel National Forest, near Buena Vista. The overnight trip, led by four teachers, allowed students to build community across grade levels and social groups.
DSST and Other Charters Lead on Colorado State Test Results
Colorado state test results have recently been released for the 2018-19 school year and a few celebrations are in order!
3 things your high schooler can do today to begin their college application process
The college process is daunting, and it can be difficult to know where (and when!) to begin. The DSST College Success team encourages families and students to start thinking about the college applications early in their high school career to ensure that you are set up to succeed when Junior and...
DSST: College View Student Earns Summer internship with Gov. Polis' Office
This summer, DSST: College View student Tiana Pham is participating in Governor Polis’ Executive Internship Program at the State Capitol. This selective internship is reserved for graduate, undergraduate and high-achieving high school students who demonstrate strong academics and a commitment to...
3 "science" activities to do with your kids this summer
1. Create a Terrarium