Academics
Homeroom teachers at St. Elizabeth's continuously assess their students' progress. Learning support is available by grade level for students identified as needing additional assistance, with separate rooms for lower and middle school providing support four days a week. Additionally, the school employs counselors for both lower and middle school students, offering support two days a week at no cost. Partnerships with organizations like CCPLD and Developmental FX provide occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specialized reading support during school hours.
While St. Elizabeth's offers accommodations in the classroom, it does not specialize in individual learning support or provide modified curricula. However, the small class sizes and presence of qualified assistants allow for individualized learning experiences. Students of varying abilities are supported within the classroom, enabling gifted students to engage in more challenging work without leaving their homeroom.
Policies and Procedures
The Extended Day Program is available until 6:00 p.m., for a reasonable fee on a sliding scale. It is available full-time, or on a drop-in basis. Children are given healthy snacks, engage in outdoor/indoor play, and have homework/reading time. After-school enrichments are also offered each semester, such as Cooking and Crafts, Choir, Soccer, Dance, STEM Club, Chess Club, Newspaper, Yearbook, Student Council, etc. We partner with families on before-care options.
Students in grades K-5 have a uniform. It consists of khaki or navy pants, shorts, or skorts, and solid colored knit polo shirts. Approved colors for shirts are red, dark or light blue, and white. Uniforms can be purchased anywhere, and we do not require students to have a St. Elizabeth's School emblem on their shirts. Students are also given a St. Elizabeth's School t-shirt each year that can be worn in lieu of the knit polo shirt. Middle School students do not have a uniform, but they do have a dress code. Crew or collared shirts must not have graphics, unless they are high school or college related. Pants need to be in good condition with no holes or intentionally stressed fabric. If leggings are worn, shirts must be thigh-length.
We do not provide bus transportation to or from school. We are proactive about partnering families for carpool opportunities, and we do have families who drive from all over the Denver Metro area. We have a 15-passenger van and a school bus that are used for off campus activities.
Hot lunch is provided by a catering company every day of the week, for a small fee on a sliding scale. We will work with families who qualify for free or reduced lunch and breakfast to honor that for their child(ren). Families have the option of signing up for every day, or on an a-la-carte basis. Children who do not sign up for hot lunch bring lunches from home. We are a nut-free based school.
Behavior and social virtues are addressed as unified school values from day one of the school year. Faculty and staff model appropriate and respectful behavior, and they are able to assist students in learning the skills of de-escalation and self-advocacy. There is a policy in place to address behavior issues progressing from the teacher to the parent to the principal and to the head-of-school.
Community Life
Chapel and Faith Studies play a pivotal role in the weekly routine, providing each grade with opportunities for spiritual reflection and exploration of many diverse religious traditions. Throughout the year, guest speakers from various backgrounds share their spiritual journeys, fostering an inclusive and contemplative atmosphere. This environment encourages students to contemplate their own beliefs, Episcopalian or otherwise, nurturing a deeper understanding of spirituality's significance in their lives.
The St. Elizabeth's School Parent Association (SESPA) serves as a vital support system for the diverse school community, organizing fundraising initiatives and social events to foster a sense of unity. SESPA collaborates with the Head of School to address the evolving financial needs of the institution. Over the years, SESPA has successfully raised funds to implement various enhancements, including a new science curriculum, a computerized library cataloging system, and additional support for various in-school and extracurricular activities.