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Denver Green School
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do you mean by "Green"?
A: The term "Green" in Denver Green School refers to the current national Green Movement-focusing on
the ecological responsibility of carbon footprint reduction and a focus on environmental and social
sustainability.
Q: Other than project-based learning, what makes The Denver Green School different?
A: Denver Green School will focus on:
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Small School Environment
- Democratic School Governance Model
- Longer School Day
- Community Garden and Urban Farming
Q: How will core academic courses be taught?
A: Core academic class such as: Reading, Math, SCience, History will be taught using project-based and
individualized learning classroom techniques. Researched based curriculum will be the foundational
framework for how we meet and exceed CO standards.
Q: What grades will The Denver Green School serve?
A: When Denver Green School opens in the fall 2010, it will serve ECE, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 6th grades.
DGS will serve a total of 220 students in its first year.
- Fall 2011, DGS will serve ECE, K,1,2,3, 6
th and 7th (335 students)
- Fall 2012, DGS will serve ECE, K,1,2,3,4,6
th,7th and 8th (430 students)
- Fall 2013, DGS will serve ECE,K,1,2,3,4,S,6th,7th,8th (550 students)
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