The iconic letterman varsity jacket is a symbol of school spirit and personal achievement that has stood the test of time. The trend of representing teams with letters started in the 1800s when baseball and football teams at Harvard University began wearing sweaters with the letter H prominently sewn onto the front. Over the years,
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In an impressive achievement, Lyons Middle Senior High School has been ranked No. 1 out of 115 middle/high schools in Colorado, according to the latest School Performance Framework (SPF) rankings released by the Colorado Department of Education. The SPF is a comprehensive evaluation system that assesses schools based on various criteria, including academic achievement, growth,
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Studying for the math portion of the SAT has never been easier thanks to Beyoncé and a group of Frederick High School students. Frederick High Senior Josephine Murphy and her classmates created a video to help students across St. Vrain Valley Schools solve upper algebra equations to the tune of Beyoncé’s “All the Single Ladies.”
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By Don Haddad, Ed.D., Superintendent With over 90% of our nation’s children enrolled in a public school, our K-12 public education system has one of the largest impacts on the future growth and success of our communities, state, and nation. However, our current model of how we measure the quality of our schools and hold
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Assessment in St. Vrain Valley Schools St. Vrain Valley Schools utilizes assessment data and additional data resources to identify ways to improve student achievement. The goal is to provide rich learning opportunities that engage students and prepare them for success in the 21st century. Detailed information about Colorado’s assessment program can be found on the
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ASCENT Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) is a program that allows students to participate in college courses after their 12th-grade year. This program covers the cost of tuition for the Fall and Spring semesters (in the year after high school completion) and associated fees. Students are responsible for books, materials, transportation, and living expenses.
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OVERVIEW The St. Vrain Valley School District recognizes students who have studied and attained proficiency or higher in English and at least one other language with the SVVSD Seal of Biliteracy. This award, given at graduation, provides students with a competitive advantage in the employment market as well as increased opportunities for higher education. Seal
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Structures for Using Video Methods of Implementation In St. Vrain Valley Schools, we are embedding professional learning with video in four distinct, research-based practices. While Lesson Study, Action Research and Peer Observation were used by teachers for professional learning already, Video Clubs were developed by using video to drive teacher inquiry. In each situation the
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Lyons and Indian Peaks Elementary Schools are collaborating on an exciting environmental leadership program, aimed at boosting eco-awareness among students. This initiative is the result of Lefthand Watershed’s mission to expand environmental education and data collection to nearby schools. By examining comparable data sets within the same watershed, the program facilitates valuable discussions and collaboration
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