Middle
School
Choices
All Middle School regions also have the option of application schools – see below.
If you do not know your region, please use the school locator tool.
School Type
Montessori
Montessori
Montessori education focuses on all areas of child and teen development: cognitive, emotional, social, and physical. Student learning environments are multi-age, student-directed, and involve multi-sensory, hands-on learning activities. Instruction is designed to engage student’s natural curiosity and desire for independence—Montessori philosophy is to always “follow the child.”
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International
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate
International
Baccalaureate
The foundation of the IB program at all grade levels is to make students active, not passive, learners—to give them the skills to “construct” knowledge and engage in critical inquiry. An IB school focuses on the “why” and “how” of learning. In the IB framework, the ultimate goal of K-12 education is to prepare students to play a productive role in solving the global problems that plague humanity.
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Dual
Language
Language
Dual Language
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs use two languages for literacy and content instruction. The programs provide the same academic content and address the same state standards as traditional educational programs where instruction is in only one language. Elementary DLI programs provide instruction in the two languages over an extended period, from kindergarten through fifth grade. Instruction is in the DLI program “target language” (a language other than English) at least 50% of the time. All DPS DLI programs use Spanish as the target language.
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Year-Round
Year-Round
A year-round calendar provides more balance for students and families. Students are in session for approximately 9 weeks followed by breaks of approximately 3 weeks. This gives students frequent breaks and a more regular routine. Some families find this schedule works better for both adults and children as it provides more flexibility in scheduling for appointments, vacations, visiting family, enjoying the outdoors, and general family quality time.
Year-Round
A year-round calendar provides more balance for students and families. Students are in session for approximately 9 weeks followed by breaks of approximately 3 weeks. This gives students frequent breaks and a more regular routine. Some families find this schedule works better for both adults and children as it provides more flexibility in scheduling for appointments, vacations, visiting family, enjoying the outdoors, and general family quality time.
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Northern
Also district-wide Montessori option.
Eastern
Central
Also district-wide DLI option.
Southeast
Also district-wide IB option.
Southwest
Also district-wide Montessori option.
Application Schools
The following schools are available to attend through the annual Application Lottery. Schools may be available to students district-wide or offer regional access. Click on each school to learn more.
No attendance zone, year-round option for Southwest, Southeast, and Central regions.
No attendance zone, year-round option for Northern, Central, and Eastern regions.
Grades 6-12, no attendance zone, district wide access, arts school.
District-wide DLI option.
K-12
