School Features
School Features
- Overview of school
- ECE
- Library
- PE
- Computer
- Music
- Electives
- Band
- Choir
- Athletics (use logo)
- Schedules
- Practice info
- Field locations
WHO WE ARE
Since 1893, PARK HILL SCHOOL has been your Denver Public neighborhood school, serving the integrated Park Hill community and the diverse families that live here. Park Hill School is an ECE through 8th grade facility that prides itself on being committed to the academic achievement of all of its students, on possessing a hard-working and dedicated staff of teachers and administrators, and on having a tremendous volunteer base made up of parents and community members.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
We are located at 5050 East 19th Avenue, between Elm Street and Fairfax
Street in the historic Park Hill Neighborhood. Our friendly
office staff is available from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00pm at 303.322.1811.HISTORY
Park Hill School reflects the history and community of the Park Hill
Neighborhood. Built in 1893 and originally known as Park School, the
one-room school was eventually replaced by the beautiful Spanish
Colonial Revival building you see today. A portion of the current
building was constructed in 1901 and throughout the years additions
accommodated population growth. Renovated as recently as 2005 with the
addition of accessibility ramps, an elevator, new carpet and kitchen
flooring, a new roof, fresh paint and window repairs, our neighborhood
school continues to provide for our community of learners.WHAT WE OFFER
A full-time computer lab paraprofessional and a full-time librarian. A physical education program for Kindergarten through 8th grade and competitive sports for our 6th through 8th graders. Our designated gym includes a new climbing traverse wall.
Electives for 6th through 8th graders include literacy and math support, AVID is a nationally-known program for college preparation, Algebra, Spanish, physical education, instrumental and choral music, art, community service, business, drama and home economics.
Student diversity: 39% African American 39% Anglo
15% Hispanic 5% Asian 2% Native American
Extended day Kindergarten Plus (for half day ECE - Kindergarten), and before and after school care provided by Kaleidoscope Corner.
Denver Urban Garden site used by teachers, students, and in science curricula.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Park Hill School is unique in our history, our strong sense of community and our commitment to teaching to the whole child. Park Hill offers the advantage of educational continuity from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through 8th grade. A special learning experience is possible because our educators know your children from the very beginning of their learning through the end of their middle school years.
Arts are important to us. We have a fine arts studio for Kindergarten through 8th grade. We provide general elementary music with interdisciplinary studies and performances for 1st through 5th grade. Instrumental band music is offered for 5th through 8th grade and choir is available to 6th through 8th graders.
We love reading. Our full-time librarian and wonderful library provide many additional resources. Park Hill School is honored to be a part of the Power Libraries Project. Our annual Read-In is a favorite family social event and we have a designated RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) Coordinator.
Park Hill Special Education includes 3 teachers providing inclusion and resource room services to Mild/Moderate needs students, a Multi-Intensive center program for grades 1 through 5, and Intensive Communication center program in 3 fully-inclusive classrooms for students with speech and language needs. We also offer supplemental speech/language and occupational/physical therapies.
Park Hill's Gifted and Talented Challenge Program includes special curricula, Destination Imagination, Mathletics, Geography Bee, Reflections and Jr. Great Books, as well as inclusive differentiated instruction.
ACADEMICS
Park Hill School has high academic standards, according to The Denver Plan and beyond.
Our balanced literacy program includes independent reading, guided reading, shared reading, the writer's workshop model and literacy skills.
Park Hill School mathematics include instruction using the Everyday Mathematics program beginning with ECE through 5th grade and the Connected Mathematics Program for our 6th though 8th graders.
Science at Park Hill School includes BSCS Tracks Science program for Kindergarten through 5th grade and an integrated curriculum of Earth, Life and Physical science for 6th through 8th grades.
Our teachers are highly skilled with an average of five years experience. Six teachers are National Board Certified and we have an ELA-English teacher at each grade level.
PARK HILL ECE–8 SCHOOL MISSION
Park Hill is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) through grade 8 DPS public school, focused on providing a broad and rigorous education to a diverse community in preparation for successful pursuits at the high school of their choice.
Guiding Principles:
• Differentiated instruction – Park Hill offers a challenging educational curriculum differentiated to meet student needs.
• Collaborative learning – Park Hill fosters a collaborative school culture between students, staff and families and within the classroom.
• Safe learning environment – Park Hill provides a safe and welcoming learning environment to our children and their families.
• Excellence – Park Hill offers a rigorous and challenging curriculum that allows every student to achieve to his or her highest potential.
• Enrichment – Park Hill offers multiple opportunities for enhanced and enriched learning after regular school hours.
• Community – Park Hill School is an integral part of the Park Hill community, where families are expected to be involved in the school learning environment.
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