School Profile

Emotional Intelligence teaches young people skills such as active listening, self-awareness and empathy to help them succeed both academically and socially.

High Trails is a core part of the sixth-grade curriculum in Academy District 20 (ASD20), offering a three-day, two-night outdoor education experience in Florissant, Colorado. Each participating ASD20 middle school attends High Trails for one assigned week in the fall. Teachers and administrators accompany students and work alongside High Trails staff to deliver a hands-on, standards-based learning experience.

Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER) is a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning developed at Yale University and is used in kindergarten through eighth grade to promote emotional intelligence.

We recognize and honor the skills our students attain through bilingualism. The ability to read, write, and speak in multiple languages provides a marketable advantage with colleges, universities, and competitive job markets. Students who meet requirements for proficiency will be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy on their official student transcript.

The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program develops and nurtures students with exceptional abilities and talents in academics, creative thinking, leadership, or visual and performing arts.

​Multi-Tiered System of Supports provides academic and social/emotional/behavior support for students based on their needs.

Sources of Strength is a youth program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying and substance abuse.