Welcome to Longs Peak Middle School!
School Focus
Longs Peak focuses on high academic and behavioral standards for all students. Click here for a copy of the student handbook. There is also a Parent Information Handbook available here in English and Spanish. All grade level teachers use common reading, writing, and math rubrics as well as common assessments. Throughout the year, enrichment and remediation classes are implemented, and the staff continues to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. As a result, reading, writing, and math scores continue to increase as shown by CSAP test scores and the STAR reading comprehension assessment.
Springboard A research-based English and math curriculum for grades 6-12 that is based on the College Board Standards for College Success. It is aligned to state standards and most textbooks and prepares students for AP courses and college. More information in English and Spanish.
Electives
An outstanding electives program that includes Performing and Fine Arts, Technology, Spanish, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Newspaper, and Physical and Health education. Literacy and numeracy coaches who help other teachers develop, learn, and implement new techniques. Literacy Lab, small group intensive reading curriculum for students reading below grade level.
Advanced Programs
MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) for all students.
STAR computerized reading assessment that measures student instructional reading ability. Accelerated Reader program that measures student reading comprehension of books.
