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What Makes Chipeta Unique

Chipeta Elementary School..

Students:

  • integrate the principles of art as they explore their own creativity in weekly visits to Art Studio.
  • produce and play music in grade level programs, choir, band, and orchestra.
  • build skills in digital citizenship, computer science, library science and research through weekly visits to a beautiful, modern library.
  • Enjoy full-time access to a large, current, and thoughtfully curated collection of books in a library situated at the heart of the school.
  • support our community through student council-led service projects.

Parents and Community Members:

  • volunteer in classrooms supporting learning and in the school to support family events.
  • each spring and fall, community members offer enrichment opportunities after school. These include Vex Robotics, tutoring, Legomation, intramurals, Science Matters, cooking classes, cheer and choir.
  • collaborate with teachers to support student learning and growth.

Our School:

  • offers before- and after-school care through Creative Play Center’s Adventure Club
  • full day preschool.
  • full day kindergarten.
  • serves identified Gifted and Talented students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in intensified math and reading instruction.
  • builds community and relationships through a daily Morning Meeting following The Responsive Classroom model and teaching students Chipeta's Core Values.