Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE)
ACE is offered at Platte Canyon High School for students whose educational needs and interests suggest that a contextual learning program will most likely foster a successful high school experience.
To inquire about the program, contact a Platte Canyon High School Counselor.
Bridge Program
An alternative high school programs is available for students who are at-risk of expulsion from school. The program is designed as a transitional offering or “bridge” to foster a successful return of student to the regular program.
To inquire about the program contact the Platte Canyon High School Principal or Counselor.
Gifted and Talented Services
Gifted and talented students are identified through established District procedures. Each school provides programs, services, modifications and accommodations for identified gifted and/or talented students.
To inquire about services contact the Principal or the District’s Gifted and Talented Services Coordinator.
Post Secondary Options
Students in grades 11 and 12 are notified of post-secondary options in compliance with Colorado’s Post-secondary Enrollment Options Act. Students enrolled in post-secondary courses receive high school credit for successful completion of college courses. A portion of enrollment costs are paid by the District. To inquire about post-secondary options contact a Counselor at Platte Canyon High School.
Special Education and Related Services
Special education and related services are provided at each school in keeping with the requirements and provisions of state and federal law. To inquire about services contact the Principal or the Director of Special Education.
Warren Occupational Technical Center
The District contracts with the Jefferson County School District to allow students to participate in vocational programs at ‘Warren Tech.” Transportation is provided for participating students. To inquire about available programs, contact a Platte Canyon High School Counselor.
English Language Proficiency
English language development services for non-English speaking students are designed for individual students as needed at each school.
To inquire about services contact the Principal.
Individual Literacy Plans
Individual Literacy Plans are developed for each student whose reading readiness or literacy and reading comprehension is at an unsatisfactory performance level.
Speech-Language Services -
Deer Creek Elementary and Preschool
Karen Berg, Speech Language Pathologist - Extension 1259
Fitzsimmons Middle School and Platte Canyon High School
Heather Lyons, Speech Language Pathologist - Extension 1674
See Policy 540, Article 2 [pdf]
Speech-Language Services required for:
- The identification of students with disabilities
- Provision of “related services” for special education students
- Services are in keeping with requirements of Individual Educational Programs provided by the District
Psychological Services
- Terri Jones, Psychologist – Extension 1656
See Policy 540, Article 2 [pdf]
Psychological Services required for:
- The identification of students with disabilities
- Provision of “related services” for special education students
- Services are in keeping with requirements of Individual Educational Programs provided by the District
Physical Therapy Services
Deer Creek Preschool
Physical Therapist (To Be Determined)
Deer Creek Elementary School
Shay Markle, Occupational Therapist – Extension 1258
Amanda Quist, Occupational Therapist Assistant – Extension 1258
Fitzsimmons Middle School and Platte Canyon High School
Kimberly Gulley – Physical Therapist Assistant – Extention 1427
See Policy 540, Article 2 [pdf]
Psychological and Physical Therapy required for:
- The identification of students with disabilities
- Provision of “related services” for special education students
- Services are in keeping with requirements of Individual Educational Programs provided by the District
Rehabilitation Act, Section 504
A “504” plan is developed and implemented for any student not requiring special education services but requiring accommodations due to a disability. To inquire about services contact the Principal.
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