Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 is a Denver Public Schools ECE–8 school serving early childhood through eighth grade; it offers Spanish–English dual language instruction alongside English-language classrooms and a range of academic, arts, and after-school supports.
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 serves students from early childhood through 8th grade and includes both English-language and Spanish–English dual language instruction. The school emphasizes whole-child development, leadership skills, and a balance of core academics with arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities.
Instructional offerings include bilingual (Spanish/English) pathways and standards-aligned curricula across grade levels. Preschool classrooms use the Creative Curriculum; elementary and middle-grade coursework includes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies programs intended to build foundational skills and biliteracy. The school states an emphasis on social-emotional development and student leadership.
Offers instruction and activities in music, physical education, STEAM and visual arts.
A 90/10 Spanish–English dual language model is used, emphasizing Spanish instruction early with increased English instruction over time to develop bilingualism and biliteracy.
Classroom options include full-day dual language preschool, full-day English preschool, and a half-day English preschool option for three-year-olds; instruction uses the Creative Curriculum and classrooms are staffed by licensed teachers and certified paraprofessionals.
Elementary-grade instruction is offered in both English and Spanish language classrooms and uses literacy, math, science, and social studies curricula aligned with biliteracy and academic skill development.
Offers English and Spanish language classrooms and a curriculum package that includes CKLA/Caminos for reading, Imagine IM for math, Amplify for science, English 3D for language proficiency, and social studies.
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Gifted and Talented programming that identifies gifted students and collaborates with teachers and families on advanced learning plans, enrichment, and increased rigor.
Provides enrichment beyond core instruction to support gifted learners, including identification, collaboration on Advanced Learning Plans, and culturally responsive approaches to increase rigor and student leadership.
Middle-grade coursework includes mathematics, language arts, science labs, and social studies designed to prepare students for high school and further study.
Junior grades use curricula such as Connected Mathematics, Expeditionary Learning for language arts, science labs, independent reading supports and National Geographic social studies.
A 30-week after-school program that runs from mid September to mid May and includes snacks, literacy support and enrichment activities.
A 30-week after school program running from mid-September to mid-May that includes snacks, literacy support, enrichment activities, and time for student voice and choice in engagement.
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