School Profile | Academy International Elementary School

Academy International Elementary School

Academy International Elementary School, (AIES) is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) school grounded in excellence and values—where everyone belongs. Guided by inclusivity, collaboration and integrity, we nurture emotional well-being and develop curious, inquiry-driven learners who are academically strong, socially confident and globally minded.

School Profile

Enrollment - about 400 students
18 classrooms – three at each level K-5
Class size average - 22 students
Staff - two full time administrators, 32 certified instructors, and about 20 support staff. All of these educators work closely with the classroom teacher to meet students' needs.
Core curriculum - reading, writing, speaking, math, science, and social studies
Specials - music, physical education, art, library, technology, and French
Before and after school clubs are also offered to enrich the curriculum

School Leadership

School Location / Maps

Laura McNally
Principal/Administrator

laura.mcnally@asd20.org

(719) 234 - 4010

Offered at This School

Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1 - 5

Year Founded

1998

Enrollment

400

Mountain Ridge Middle School

Rampart High School

A partial French Immersion option is available beninning in first grade

All students receive French language instruction.

Dyslexia Satellite School

ESL Magnet School

2021 Academy District 20 Teacher of the Year Award – Wanda Lepillez-Krug

Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award (2016, 2023)

John Irwin School of Excellence (each year since 2008)

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Emotional Intelligence

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

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program that promotes a safe and encouraging learning environment for all English language learners.

International Baccalaureate (IB): Primary Years Programme

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), for children aged 3 to 12, prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child.

Language Immersion

Language Immersion is a technique used in bilingual language education in which two languages are used for instruction in a variety of topics, including math, science or social studies.

Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating (RULER)

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.

Talented and Gifted (TAG)

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.

Choir

A choir is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the Medieval era to the present, or popular music repertoire.

Before and After School Child Care

Before and After School Child Care is provided at each elementary school through an outside vendor. The child care program utilizes space within the school and provides a variety of programs for K-5 students.

Communication & Social Development (CSD)

Communication & Social Development, also referred to as Social Delay Programs, (CSD) is designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, provides a structured learning environment and intensive support related to the core challenges of Autism. This includes programming to support development and generalization of skills associated with social interactions, emotional regulation, and communication.

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

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