United We Stand
Remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on this fateful day in 2001. We will never forget.
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This month, our "Boldly Going" series explores what makes curriculum different in the Douglas County School District.
For as long as Amy Corr can remember, she wanted to be a teacher.
"I always played school when I was little," Corr said. "Even in ninth-grade, when we did our career day at our junior high school, I went back to my elementary school and I worked in the library. I always wanted to be a teacher."
From an early age she had an idea of what the profession would be like, because like most of us, she was immersed in the culture and the practices of traditional American education daily, during class. And when she went to college to become a teacher those preconceptions were not challenged.
"Desks were in rows, students were expected to be absolutely silent all the time, and the teacher was up in front of the classroom," the World Class Education curriculum coordinator said. "I even remember in some of my [teacher education] classes being taught, this is how you write on the board and still lecture to the kids."
Our century-old educational system was modeled off of the extremely successful assembly line and its needs. Since jobs on the factory floor required strict repetition and compliance, that was what was asked of students and teachers in the classroom.
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FEATURE STORIES
Legend Explores New Learning Model
We know that every student is unique, with different interests and needs. A new program at Legend High School is aiming to ensure that every Titan has the support they need to succeed. "We really want to challenge ourselves. Every student in our school can be successful," said Legend High School Assistant Vice Principal, Dan Simington.
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Apple Award nominations open today
Beginning today, you can submit your nominations for the 2016 Apple Awards. Every year, the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF), in cooperation with the Douglas County School District (DCSD) celebrates the work of its teachers, support staff and administrators. The 2016 ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2016.
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After 5 years, Wacky Bike Ride just keeps getting better
This Sunday at sunrise the fifth annual Wacky Bike Ride will begin. Last year the highly successful fundraiser for the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) outfitted more than 500 of Douglas County's less fortunate students for scho
ol. This year the ride is on track to help even more students.
Susie Wargin, known for her sports reporting on 9NEWS, and her brother Ted launched the ride in 2011. The one-day cycling event encourages fitness and fun.
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Add DCSD's emergency number to your phone contacts
On Wednesday, DCSD successfully tested its emergency notification system.
As emergency phone calls from the Douglas County School District are sent from a national toll-free number: 855-695-9448.
We encourage families to add this number into the contacts in their phones as "DCSD Emergency" so that they may recognize the importance of an incoming call.
Non-emergency calls from the District will be sent from 877-279-4061.
This number will be used for all communication from our schools, including updates on school events, notices about absences, etc.
All text messages (emergency and non-emergency) will come from the same number: 68453.
Note: If you are signed up for messaging, but did not receive an email, call and/or text, contact Information Technology at 303-387-0001. You may also update your contact information in Parent Portal.
This Week is Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide is Preventable.
Most suicides occur due to some form of mental condition, such as depression or a substance abuse disorder. These conditions are treatable.
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Legend High School's Dalton Kirchhoefer won his second Sporting Clay National Champion title in a row at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships.
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The Mountain Vista Golden Eagles Marching Band won 1st Place in Class 5A at the Colorado State Fair Parade Band Contest in Pueblo. Congratulations to the marching band students and to Darren DeLaup, MVHS Director of Instrumental Music! Photo Submission Credit: Carolyn Mustin.
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DSCD IN THE NEWS
Kimberly Seefried brings her experiences from across the globe to her role as the new principal at Frontier Valley Elementary School.
When Penny Eucker took the reins at Highlands Ranch's STEM School and Academy in 2012, it was failing and slated for closure. Now the school, which emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math, ranks 11th out of high schools in Colorado.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
September 12, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
West Support Center (701 Prairie Hawk Dr, Castle Rock)
Loo
king for a good deal? The District is clearing space in its warehouse and will be selling excess items-- including a treadmill, a kiln and a lot of furniture (tables, adult & child-sized chairs, file cabinets and more).
Questions? Contact [email protected]
September 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tri-County Health Department (175 Kellog Court, Castle Rock)
Is your garage turning into a storage area for unwanted paint containers, old automotive fluids, tires, used batteries or burned-out light bulbs?
If you answered yes to any of those items, then mark your calendar.
DCSD 2015-16 Community Events kick off on
September 19
with the thrilling Rocky Mountain Showdown
football game. Experience the action as the CU Buffs take on the CSU Rams
on
September 19 at 5 pm
at Sports Authority Field at Mile High! All tickets purchased with the promo code DCEF are only $25 and include a $5 donation to Douglas County Schools.
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