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Douglas County or Jefferson County School District???
Asked by S.C. from Denver
on March 29, 2010
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Hello,
My family and I will be moving from the DFW area this summer to Colorado. My husband will be working in the DTC and wanted to find out what you thought abou...
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- We live in Douglas County(Parker) and have been on a track system for the past 2 years. They've shuffled the grades around a bit and we're on a traditional calendar s...
- S., If you have to choose between the two, pick the Jefferson County system. Douglas County just did a huge budget cut and no one is sure how that will effect the sch...
- Hi S., Welcome (almost) to Colorado. I don't want to discourage you but want you to be prepared about education in Colorado. I'm really not familiar with JefCo sc...
Signing up for Preschool in Douglas County
Asked by S.C. from Denver
on December 7, 2006
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My son will be three in February and start preschool next fall. This is my first child and I am not sure how I go about getting him signed up. I remember hearing ab...
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- Contact your school district and ask them questions. I personally don't know of any free preschool programs. Right now I am paying $175/mo for 2 days at a private-pres...
- There is a Pre School in your area called "Learning L.A.M.B.s" that focuses on getting your child ready for Kindergarten. There is not a lottery to get in, it is firs...
- Hi S., I don't know about the Highlands Ranch area but I called the preschools in my area to find out the procedure. I also called private schools and choose one of...
At-Home-Mom Jury Duty...Douglas County Court Child Care
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on March 27, 2008
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WELL, NEVERMIND! I JUST GOT A NOTICE THAT I'VE BEEN EXCUSED...HOORAY!!!
Yesterday I received a notice of jury duty for Douglas County. I've discovered that unlike...
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- I'm glad you got excused! Maybe another year. :) I might be looking to you on how to get excused. My name always seems to come up. Even after we move!
- Hopefully you can speak with an actual person who will excuse you... or postpone the date until next year. I got a jury duty notice in the mail yesterday for Arapahoe...
- Hi..just wondering how you got excused from jury duty? I have a similar situation and was told the best they could do was postpone for 3 months..but I would still have...
Alternatives to Public School
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on October 27, 2009
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Hello Parents:
I am frustrated with the public school system and looking for alternatives either homeschooling, charter, private school etc. What are parents out t...
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- I don't have direct experience with this school but have a friend who swears by it. Her son's been 'attending' for around 4 years, I think. www.bransonschoolonline.com
- It can take some work to find the right fit for your student. I was not up for home schooling, so put my son in a charter that was great for him. It's in Jeffco, near ...
- If it's in your post I can't find it... where do you live? Our child is at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, part of the Denver Public Schools, and we love it!
Help Finding the Right School
Asked by J.L. from Denver
on March 4, 2008
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I’m in the process of finding a good school for my son who will be in Kindergarten for the next year. We are planning on relocating up north to Thornton area from A...
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- When we moved here, we knew absolutely nothing about the area. We knew people here, and in fact were guided towards the Cherry Creek Schools, but housing prices were ...
- You haave to determine the things that are most important to you. The test scores are not the most important thing to me. If they are not high, I would like to find ...
- Look at the class size. How happy are the kids? Look at the ciriculum and whether the teacher interacts with the students. Test scores can tell you if the teacher is...
Don't Know How to Make the School Listen!
Asked by J.J. from Pocatello
on January 21, 2009
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Okay, I know this is similar to something I posted awhile back but I am lost. My nine year old son once again, didn't make his AR goal (by 2 points) and therefore will...
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- As far as the field trip goes, TAKE HIM YOURSELF. The school can not say anything if you choose to take your child out of school for one day and spend some one on one ...
- Hi J., Sorry to hear of your school problems. I know it can be frustrating dealing with the school system. Unfortunately, I can't give you any advice on how to make...
- Hi J.! I feel for you. I used to be a teacher (not staying at home) and to not have your school behind you can be very frustrating. First and foremost, YOU are the ...
Great Public School District in the Denver Vicinity
Asked by C.L. from Denver
on April 18, 2011
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Hi to all the moms in the Denver vicinity:
What are some of the best areas (including surrounding suburbs of Denver) to raise a young family in terms of great public ...
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- We love the Douglas School District. We've used both the school district and Child Find. We're very pleased with both. Our boys are enrolled in one of the Charter s...
- Ive heard some great things about Jeffco schools, and we live in Thornton, and we LOVE Adams 12.
- My daughters attend Dennison Elementary in Jeffco and LOVE it--it is a lottery system to get in.
Charter School vs Public School, Separating Twins in K After Tramatic Year?
Asked by M.W. from Boise
on December 14, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My fraternal (same sex but not identical) twins are starting Kindergarten next year. What do you all think of charter schools? Is it easier for twins to ...
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- There are advantages and disadvantages to both public and charter schools. Charter schools are still funded by the state/district, they just don't usually get as much ...
- Hi M., I have moved several times with my son and am always amazed at how well he adjusts and makes new friends. He doesn't become more clingy and we talk about how ...
- My younger brother goes to a charter school and my parents have been very happy with it. He goes to Collegiate Academy in Littleton. It's K-12. It's a very good school...
Seperating Twins in School- One Grade Higher than the Other
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on March 28, 2010
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I have twin 4 yr olds- B/G...also a daughter 6 yrs old. My girl twin is VERY smart..she can read most of what her big sister- 2 yrs her elder reads in her Kindergarten...
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- my twins are b/g twins and the girl is naturally smarter than the boy...DON'T Separate Them!! You can do extra things to challenge your girl and you can work with you...
- As an educator and parent I would not start ANY child early in kindergarten (regardless of ability) a good teacher always levels their class, she will still get what s...
- My feeling is that if you're really worried, put them in different schools, where it won't be an issue at all that they are in different grades. Or, better yet, put y...
I Have a 3 Lil Ones Just Getting into the "School" Stuff Need Advice Please
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on December 14, 2008
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Castle Rock elementary has both pre school & K...I have twin 3 yr olds & a 5 yr old- they are currently at Lil Blessings 2 "full" days a week & I LOVE it! I WISH they ...
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- Truly never understood why people take little tiny kids to pre-school. After my first child -- and never seeing the point -- I skipped it for the other children, save...
- Hi C., I disagree with some posters about the waste of preschool. From a purly social perspective it is so valuable. My preschooler loves going to school and has ...
- Hi C. - I think you will shortchange your eldest by not sending him/her to an academic kindergarten, especially since he/she will be six next school year. When LB say...
