p.s. 1 (Denver: public school, live, stats)

[jessallen]

Does anyone know anything about the charter school PS 1? It is Delaware and Speer. I am really interested in more than just the testing stats...is it an alternative school or more like a school without walls? Is it a place for kids bounced out of regular public school or is it regular kids with an open learning environment?

Also, I see a school called Accelerated Schools on Cook Street, but I can't get a feel for what that school is all about, either from their website.

My 16 year old is bright, but needs a small school environment due to a learning disability, but I can't afford Denver Academy Any ideas?

[BlueWillowPlate]

Jess
When PS1 first began, I think it really was a 'school without walls.'
I really admired what the team that created it was doing.
I am unconvinced that this is how it remained. I did get the sense that it turned into more of a 'problem child' school.
However, it's been several years since I left Denver and I am no longer in contact with any of those people.
I don't know anything about the school on Cook Street.
What are your son's interests?
Would the School of Science and Technology appeal to him, or does he need a more specialized environment?
When I lived in Denver, my next door neighbor sent her teen daughter to Jefferson County Open School. Both daughter and mom were very pleased with her experience there.

[Katiana]

IMO, and this is based on observations, many of these specialty schools turn into "problem child" schools. I would advise evaluating any Charter/focus/opiton school carefully.