Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is a 6-12 public school in the Aurora Public School District in Aurora, Colorado. The school is organized into three distinct phases.
The Foundation Years- Grades 6 and 7: The coursework and electives in grades 6 and 7 focus on preparing students to read, write and compute proficiently. Students develop the skills they will need to succeed in high school and a four-year institution of higher learning. During the Foundation Years, students mature both intellectually and personally. They are immersed in a learning community that is grounded in academic rigor, the joy of learning and the value of each individual student.
The Pre-Collegiate Years- Grades 8 and 9: The program of study in grades 8 and 9 is rigorous and comprehensive, designed to prepare students for admission to a four year college or university. Eighth grade students can begin to take courses for high school credit and ninth graders can elect to take Honors and Advanced courses that further develop their capacity for success in college and in life.
The Collegiate Years- Grades 10-12: Students in grades 10 through 12 are empowered to learn the content knowledge, skills and habits of mind required to become college-educated men and women in a changing world. Beginning in tenth grade, qualified students may begin taking classes from the Community College of Aurora and earning college credit for their coursework. Students have the opportunity to graduate from Aurora West College Preparatory Academy with concurrent degrees: a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree from the Community College of Aurora.
AWCPA Accreditation: Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has been granted a Performance Level rating by the Colorado Department of Education. This is the highest rating that can be granted to a Colorado school. This accreditation rating is based on the Colorado Growth Model and reflects AWCPA’s students’ sustained growth over time toward state standards and proficiency levels, based on where each student begins.
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Our focus on student achievement continues year round. Now that TCAP testing is
complete, we are focusing on the last quarter of school and preparing for next year
and the addition of our newest ninth grade class, the class of 2016.
We know that even when the school year ends, learning never stops. Many of our
students will be participating in Fifth Block Instruction, a special learning opportunity
for students who have shown academic growth throughout the year and who would
benefit most from additional study. Below is a list of other events and activities in
the metro area that are available to families during the summer months.
• Bite into reading at the Aurora Public Library this summer. The theme of this
year’s summer reading program is “Reading is So Delicious.” Visit any library
location and ask for a reading log to keep track of your reading activities. You
might just win the grand prize, a Nook E-reader!
• Banks in Harmony, Aurora’s free evening concert series, will be held in
various Aurora parks this summer. Select from a wide variety of music from
pop to big band swing. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from on-site
vendors. Call the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for specific dates and parks
at 303-344-1500.
• The Parks, Recreation and Open Space programs has a wide variety of
summer learning opportunities available for children and young adults this
summer. Visit their website at
Recreation@auroragov.org for more information.
• Summer Free Days:
Denver Museum of Nature and Science: April 22, May 6, June 17, July 2, Aug.
12, Aug. 20 Denver Botanic Gardens: April 6, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3
Denver Art Museum: April 29, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4
Denver Zoo: No summer free days
We extend warm wishes to the families of Aurora West College Preparatory
Academy over the summer and look forward to seeing you in August.
Sincerely,
Dale Krueger
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SAFETY
Aurora Public School is committed to safety for every student. At AWCPA our staff works hard and is focused on keeping students safe every day. We want to provide AWCPA families with three additional ways to keep students and our staff safe.
SAFE2TELL: Call this free phone number to anonymously report issues or concerns about your school or your classmates. You can reach this service by calling 1-877-542-SAFE.
SAFENET: This is an online form that you can complete to let APS staff members know about issues or concerns about your school or your classmates. This form can be found online at: www.aps.k12.co.us/safenet
SAFEBOX: This is a reporting device located on the wall outside the counseling office which allows school administrators to read your concerns. Issues/Concerns cards are located next to the box. If you have an issue or concern about your safety or your classmates, please complete a card.
Please use any of these communication techniques to report issues you believe need to be addressed to maintain a safe and secure environment at AWCPA. We want to be aware of situations that concern you and address them promptly.
