FOR RESIDENTS
Lowry United Neighbors (LUN) Lowry Social - Thurs, May 17th and Thurs, May 24th 4P 17-May-2012
Lowry United Neighbors (LUN) Lowry Social Thursday, May 17th and Thurs, ..
LRA Board of Directors - Tuesday, May 22nd 22-May-2012
4th Tuesday of every month 7:30-8:00 a.m. executive session 8:00-10:00 a...
The Former Buckley Annex Property Transfer Ceremony 31-May-2012
The ceremony will take place: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Eisenhower Chapel ..
Education
After 57 years as a military training center, Lowry's heritage as an educational center continues. Adults and children from across the metro area benefit from the learning opportunities offered by the following schools.
PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE
Lowry Montessori
303-340-1296
Ages: 8 weeks to Kindergarten
Operated by Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers, Lowry Montessori is a state-of-the-art child development center serving children from 8 weeks to kindergarten. Our full-day, year round program utilizes the Montessori method of education. Lowry Montessori has two infant, two toddler and four pre-school classrooms, a fully staffed kitchen, a medical clinic, a gross motor indoor play area, and two playgrounds
Lowry Preschool at City of Aurora Multi-Generational Center
303-696-4300
Ages: 3 to 5
The preschool program offers quality classes in a caring and safe learning environment with emphasis on hands-on experience, discovery learning, and self-development. The Kindergarten Readiness classes promote skills necessary for kindergarten such as social and emotional development, self help skills, work habits, language skills, motor development, cognitive and creative skills. Parent/child classes are also available for ages 2-5 years.
Lowry Elementary School
303-936-1795
Ages: ECE to 5th grade
A Denver Public Schools facility, the mission of this school is to establish and maintain a solid academic foundation from early childhood (ECE) through fifth grade so children will have the necessary skills to be successful learners. Each student will be empowered to be a lifelong learner, critical thinker and problem solver. All educational elements are integrated into a cohesive curriculum.
Stanley British Primary School
303-360-0803
Ages: K to 8th
Stanley British Primary School (SBPS) is a K-8 independent school devoted to creating lifelong learners prepared to make a positive difference in the world. Founded 35 years ago by former Head, Carolyn Hambidge, and Colorado’s former first lady, Bea Romer, SBPS offers an integrated, experienced-based curriculum that allows children to learn through cognitive, sensory and kinesthetic modes. Its award-winning and highly competitive internship program draws graduates from the finest colleges in Colorado and the nation.
Denver Montclair International School
303-340-DMIS (3647)
Ages: Preschool to 5th
Denver Montclair International School (DMIS) is a private, independent school that offers full-immersion bilingual education in French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese pre-K through 5th grade, starting as early as 3 years old. DMIS promotes academic excellence through a rigorous and well-rounded curriculum that includes English, math, science, social studies/history, music, art, technology and physical education. DMIS strives to cultivate independent, open-minded global citizens who will be future leaders in this global society and economy. DMIS formed when the Denver International School (est. 1977) merged with Montclair Academy (est. 1980) in 2008.
The Logan School for Creative Learning
303-340-2444
Ages: 5 to 14
The Logan School for Creative Learning is an alternative curriculum school, serving students from 5 to 14 years old. It offers a learning environment focused on the individual interests and abilities of the gifted child. Its highly skilled teachers function as guides who lead Logan students through passionate explorations of their curiosities and intrigues. To assist the teachers in such explorations, The Logan School augments the classroom setting with an extensive fieldtrip curriculum containing a strong environmental emphasis.
Denver Academy of Torah
720-859-6806
Ages: pre-K through 8th
Denver Academy of Torah is open to all families who seek the highest standards in modern religious and secular education. The purpose of its educational environment is to provide an atmosphere and experience, which facilitates and stimulates children's natural enthusiasm to learn.
Vanguard Classical School
303-691-2384
Ages: K to 6th
Vanguard Classical School (VCS) is a public, tuition-free charter school opening this fall for the 2007-2008 school year. The brand new facility at 801 Yosemite Street is under construction and will be completed in June 2007. VCS will open offering kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade and expand one grade per year until it reaches the eighth grade. All students benefit from a rigorous, content-rich, educational program that develops academic potential and personal character. There will be a defined standard of appearance and a regulated campus. Individual student needs will be supported through a multi-disciplinary team approach to ensure the success of each student.
Challenges, Choices and Images (CCI) Literacy and Technology Charter School
303-341-7554
This middle and high school program has operated at Lowry since 2005. As a Denver Public Schools Charter School, CCI has a African-centered foundation, which is the cornerstone of our character development efforts, but serves children of all ethnic backgrounds. Parents choose CCI because of its rigorous academic curriculum, a drug- and gang-free environment, caring teachers and staff, and a strong commitment to productive citizenship.
Kaleidoscope Corner
303-764-3761
Located at the Lowry Elementary School, Kaleidoscope Corner provides before and after school child care for children ages 5 to 12. Before school care is available from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.; after school care is available from 3:40 to 6 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, character development and dramatic play, science exploration, and homework centers. For information or registration, call 303-764-3761.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Bishop Machebeuf High School
303-344-0082
Founded in 1958 by the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver, Bishop Machebeuf High School is named in honor of Colorado's first missionary priest. Students, both Catholic and non-Catholic, participate in a school distinguished by its college preparatory environment, its ethnic heritage, and its commitment to offer quality academics, athletics and extracurricular activities in a community of faith. The school is located at Uinta Way and Sixth Avenue Parkway.
The New America School
303-320-9854
The New America School is a public high school dedicated to providing intensive English language instruction to non-native English speaking young adults, ages 16 to 20. Through a liberal arts education, students will have the opportunity to work towards a high school diploma or prepare for the GED. The school is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Classes are available for full- and part-time students.
Challenges, Choices and Images (CCI) Literacy and Technology Charter School
303-341-7554
This middle and high school program has operated at Lowry since 2005. As a Denver Public Schools Charter School, CCI has a African-centered foundation, which is the cornerstone of our character development efforts, but serves children of all ethnic backgrounds. Parents choose CCI because of its rigorous academic curriculum, a drug- and gang-free environment, caring teachers and staff, and a strong commitment to productive citizenship.
COLLEGES
The 156-acre Lowry Campus offers courses, certificates, degrees, and industry training, complete student services and residence halls. Distance learning is a major component. The campus is comprised of the Community College of Denver, the Community College of Aurora, and the Colorado Community College System headquarters.
At the Lowry Campus, approximately 4,000 students currently are enrolled with Community College of Aurora and about 1,000 with Community College of Denver. The campus is located in Lowry's northeast corner, south of Eleventh Avenue and west of Dayton Street.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Colorado Free University
303-322-3614
At the Colorado Free University, you can push your limits. Stimulate your mind. Gain new skills. And do it all at your own pace, at times that are most convenient to you. Located in Lowry's former firehouse, and with classrooms and other leading facilities scattered across the metro area, Colorado Free University has hundreds of fun, challenging courses to choose from: Learn different dances and arts. Pick up a second language — including one that's used to program a computer. The Lowry branch of the university is in the old firehouse on First Place in the Town Center Neighborhood.
The United States Air Force Academy was initially located at Lowry. The Academy's permanent site in Colorado Springs had not yet been completed when the first class arrived in 1955, so the Air Force housed the cadets in renovated barracks at Lowry Air Force Base.