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Leadership

Meghan Sanders
Principal/Administrator

meghan.sanders@asd20.org
(719) 234 - 2015

By the Numbers

Offered at This School
Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded
1982
Enrollment
1466

Feeder Schools

Mountain Ridge Middle School
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Academy International Elementary School
Frontier Elementary School
High Plains Elementary School
Pioneer Elementary School
Ranch Creek Elementary School
Rockrimmon Elementary School
Woodmen Roberts Elementary School

Awards & Honors

Designated as a No Place for Hate School.
KRAM named best student broadcast program in the nation.
National Leader in the Bald for Bucks fundraiser.

Academics Offerings

Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP) are college-level classes and examinations offered to high school students.
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college readiness program helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in college.
Career & Technical Education
Career & Technical Education provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners.
College & Career Advising
College & Career Advising gives students the opportunity to explore and learn through practical application of academic and technical skills and knowledge preparing them to compete in a global economy.
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is program for high school students interested in business, marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence teaches young people skills such as active listening, self-awareness and empathy to help them succeed both academically and socially.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program that promotes a safe and encouraging learning environment for all English language learners.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), for students aged 16 to 19, aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Middle Years Programme
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), for students aged 11 to 16, is a challenging framework encouraging students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. IBMYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation.
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER)
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER) is a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning developed at Yale University and is used in kindergarten through eighth grade to promote emotional intelligence.
Seal of Biliteracy
We recognize and honor the skills our students attain through bilingualism. The ability to read, write, and speak in multiple languages provides a marketable advantage with colleges, universities, and competitive job markets. Students who meet requirements for proficiency will be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy on their official student transcript.
Sources of Strength
Sources of Strength is a youth program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying and substance abuse.
Special Education (SPED): Significant Support Needs Programs (SSN)
Significant Support Needs Programs (SSN) Programs serve students who have cognitive disabilities, and may have developmental, physical or orthopedic disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury or multiple disabilities.
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program develops and nurtures students with exceptional abilities and talents in academics, creative thinking, leadership, or visual and performing arts.

Arts Offerings

Band
Choir
Marching Band
Orchestra
Theatre

Athletics Offerings

Baseball
Basketball
Cheer
Cross Country
Dance Team
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swim & Dive
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling