We follow Colorado state standards, use Benchmark Workshop for literacy and enVision Mathematics, and implement our custom curriculum designed around our unique Problem-Based Learning units. We integrate STEM principles throughout all subjects. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and hands-on learning that connects concepts across disciplines.

Students participate in Art, Music, Physical Education, and Technology on a rotating schedule.

Students engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, and math. Lessons are designed to encourage creativity, experimentation, and real-world application.

We use classroom assessments, benchmark testing, and performance-based projects to track progress. Parents receive regular updates through report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and digital platforms.

Technology is integrated thoughtfully to support and extend learning, not to replace instruction. Kindergarten classrooms have a class set of iPads used during center time and for guided practice. Students in grades 1–5 are assigned school-issued Chromebooks that stay at school. Devices are used to reinforce skills, conduct research, create projects, and engage in digital tools that enrich the curriculum.

Yes. All students are regularly reviewed using a body of evidence to identify potential for accelerated learning or gifted services. This includes performance on classroom assessments, i-Ready diagnostics, and state testing (CMAS). Additionally, all students take the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) in 2nd and 5th grade to assess reasoning abilities across verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal domains. Teachers also consider classroom behaviors and characteristics of gifted learners. Families are notified if a child is being considered for further evaluation or advanced support.

We provide tiered academic support during the school day through small-group instruction, targeted interventions, and enrichment blocks. Teachers also collaborate with specialists and families to tailor support.

Start by reaching out to your child’s teacher. If needed, our counselors and administrators are available to support both students and families.

Families receive weekly newsletters from the school and their child’s teacher. School-wide updates are also posted on the website and shared via text and email.

While uniforms are not required, students are expected to follow the school dress code, which encourages comfortable, modest, and distraction-free clothing suitable for learning and movement.

Yes! We welcome parent volunteers for classroom support, field trips, school events, and more. 

Families use a driveline system for both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Staff are on hand to assist. Families with both Elementary (K-5) and Secondary (6-12) students are able to drop off and pick up all of their children at the same time and location.

Yes! The Spartan B.A.S.E. Program, operated on site at STEM by DCSD, provides care both before and after school and full days during in-service days and school breaks for STEM students in grades K - 5.