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Lower School Principal Administrative Assistant Pre-Kindergarten LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY Lisa Ulsh, Ph.D. Lyric McKnight Roy Mills Sheila Olson Debra Hemmings Pritchard Kindergarten Mary Hatfield Sarah Ingham Leslie Webster Kass Patterson 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Art Library Math Music Physical Education Science Spanish Technology Before/After-School Programs School Counselor Diana Giarusso Paula Osborne Dawn Robinson Cullen Brink Jessica McCoy Tina Rivera Jay Leeuwenburg Lori Noricks Stephanie Stone Jan Eckersley Chris Hertig Suzanne Kolsun Jackson Ruth Larson Mary Singer Gary Varden Carrie Diehl Angela Hottinger Maren Schwartz Allison Peters Renee Schonberger Eric Augustin Nora Golden Alicia Knox Bill Hall, Director of Athletics Jenn Adams Beth Folsom Marcia Richards Bob Ulrich Jeff Goldstein Diane Simmons Stephanie Coyne Sonnia Marsh Bill Witt Carol Rosberg Kate O’Donnell
INTRODUCTION The Colorado Academy Lower School encompasses grades Pre-K through five and is a community of adults and children working together to expand and further the understanding and knowledge of all its community members, but most importantly, the students. As with any group, it takes participation and work on the part of all those in the community for our efforts to be the most effective. As we come together, it is important to share information and establish procedures to enable each of us to function in the most positive way. This Handbook is designed to do just that. It is written with children in mind including ensuring their safety and their learning through a wide variety of opportunities and experiences at this school. We endeavor to support and nurture each and every child. COLORADO ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT A dynamic liberal arts and sciences program that challenges students ethically, academically, artistically, and athletically creates the foundation of Colorado Academy. Teachers, students, parents, and staff foster trusting and respectful relationships, enhancing our thriving school family. Students pursue excellence and seek to become life-long learners and contributors in our local and international communities. STATEMENT OF SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY • The school balances challenge and demand with support and encouragement. In a nurturing environment we cultivate in each student the confidence to experiment, think independently, and work cooperatively with others. • The school promotes intellectual excitement and inspires students to develop inquisitive and self-directed minds. • Students acquire tools to discover, analyze, and interpret the world. • The school encourages students to become reflective citizens concerned with local and global physical, social, cultural, and political environments. • The school’s curriculum and admission philosophy fosters an understanding of and a respect for people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. • The school’s balanced liberal arts and sciences program and emphasis on character development prepares students to be successful in colleges and universities commensurate with their interests and abilities. • The school develops students’ abilities and their desire to educate themselves beyond the limits of their formal education and encourages them to view learning as a life-long endeavor. CHARACTER AT COLORADO ACADEMY Integrity is character’s heart. We strive for this virtue. We treat others with civility, respect, tolerance and humility; and each of us takes responsibility for our actions, making sure each individual’s actions enhance our school and the community. We develop self-awareness in students and aspire as a school to serve the greater good.
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