Early Childhood Education / Chipeta — Colorado Springs, CO

Early Childhood Education / Chipeta

Chipeta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs serving students in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school follows a Responsive Classroom approach and provides on-site early childhood options and out-of-school care alongside academic and support services.

About

Overview

Chipeta Elementary School serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school emphasizes relationships and community as part of students' daily experience and maintains a focus on both academic standards and social-emotional growth.

Educational approach

The school uses the Responsive Classroom model, beginning each day with a Morning Meeting to build connection and belonging. Instruction includes core academics supplemented by arts, music, library and technology learning, and a focus on student agency and social skills captured in the school's core values.

Family supports and resources

Before- and after-school care is available through an external partner.
Library resources include a central school library with an online catalog and access to district and public library digital collections.
School-level supports include English Learner services, special education, and gifted and talented services; schoolwide meals are provided at no cost to students.

Programs

Before/After-School Care Programs

Before- and after-school care is provided through Creative Play Center’s Adventure Club.

Creative Play Center Adventure Club (before- and after-school care)

Before- and after-school care is provided through Creative Play Center’s Adventure Club.

Full-day kindergarten

The school offers full-day kindergarten.

Gifted and Talented Services

Identified Gifted and Talented students in 3rd through 5th grades receive intensified math and reading instruction.

Preschool (full and half-day)

The school offers full- and half-day preschool options.

Preschool (full- and half-day options)

Offers full- and half-day preschool options.

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