About 35% of students at DSST Public Schools are Multilingual Learners (MLL), and many have additional needs when it comes to proficiency in literacy. DSST believes that every student deserves equitable and excellent education. That is why we have dedicated Literacy Interventionists who work to close the gap for MLL students, as well as students who need additional support in literacy work.
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DSST Public Schools and Anschutz Children's Hospital have joined forces to bring a vision to life that promotes and encourages wellness through art. Nestled within the hospital's stairwell, a vibrant mural emerges, inviting patients, staff and visitors alike to embark on a journey of inspiration and health.
“The mission of the wellness department at the hospital (was) to encourage more people to take the stairs,” said Alexis Wallin, the Visual Arts Teacher at DSST: Conservatory Green High School. “The idea was that by making it beautiful, including healthy images and ones that resonate with all ages, people would choose to take the stairs.”
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DSST: Conservatory Green High School’s Visual Arts 3 - Industry Connect and AP Drawing classes recently undertook a transformative project that left an indelible mark on their school.
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The DSST: Conservatory Green High School Chess club/team has taken the local chess scene by storm, turning heads and making their mark in various tournaments throughout the year. What started as a casual club has blossomed into a competitive team, showcasing the students' strategic prowess and fostering a vibrant community of chess enthusiasts.
Under the guidance of club lead and coach, Chad Edwards, the CGHS chess team embraced the challenge of transforming their club into a formidable force in the chess world. Since January, the team has participated in five tournaments, with their efforts culminating in a notable achievement at the Colorado Student-Led Chess Association State Championships.
In the Junior Varsity Division, the CGHS chess team claimed an impressive third-place finish, demonstrating their growing skills and tactical acumen. Not to be outdone, the team's varsity squad secured an impressive fifth-place position, highlighting their competitiveness and determination.
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April is National Poetry Month and we’re excited to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students. We are honored to feature a powerful poem titled "Con nuestras voces" (With our Voices) by Omar, DSST: College View High School freshman. This moving piece speaks to the power of community in shaping our collective destiny. We hope you enjoy reading Omar's poem and are inspired by its message.
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Effective March 1, 2023, all DSST team members who are enrolled in medical will move to the Aetna Open Access network (the larger, expanded, network of care providers) as we are moving away from the Aetna APCN Network.
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Written by the DSST: Montview High School journalism team:
Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast, but by MTVnews’ definition, it is being creative and using that as a stepping stool for an intellectual, scholarly community. The journalism class at DSST: Montview High School has informed the community of school events and national holidays and acted as a beacon of positivity in today’s world.
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We asked Lori Barr, a parent from DSST: Byers, to share why she chose DSST for her son and why she thinks others should too. Here is what she said.
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The Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment team are the people who help schools on a day-to-day basis with support for things like ANET and iReady assessments, literacy intervention and much more.
This team of ladies -- or the Ladies of the CIA if you will -- have a variety of responsibilities. Take a look below to see specific role descriptions and instructions to who does what on the CIA team.
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We asked Marco Maximiliano and Laura Jaime, two students from our DSST: College View campus, to share why they chose DSST and why they think others should too. Here is what they said.
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