Education in Salida Colorado
In 2004, Outside Magazine named the "sweetly unpretentious town of Salida" as one of the 20 "Dream Towns + Adventure Hideouts (& Sweet Land Deals)"
Salida School District R-32-J
Salida School District R-32-J
PO Box 70
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
www.salida.k12.co.us
The Salida School District covers the southern half of Chaffee County and Western Fremont County, encompassing approximately 500 square miles. The district is served with one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. All the schools are located within the City of Salida.
The Salida School system provides our students with excellent academic and activity programs based on quality instruction and progressive curriculum in a secure and challenging environment. In addition to standard-based, college preparatory academic programs at all levels, the high school offers an excellent career and technical program. The programs are available for high ability learners and second language learners. The District has recently added an alternative program for stuggling students.
The School district is fully accredited with the State of Colorado and grades 9-12 are accredited by the North Central Accrediting Association. A comprehensive academic and activity program is offered with emphasis toward the basics in grades K-8, and “cutting edge”’ programs in the high school using state of the art technology. Quality programs exist in the areas of special needs children, Chapter I, General Education, Vocational Education and Work-Study.
Students from R-32-J consistently score above the State and the National average on the standardized tests including the ACT and SAT. Over 50% of the high school graduates have earned Master’s Degrees or more. Fifty to sixty percent of the high school graduates go on to college or technical schools. The district has received national recognition from the School Match Corporation as one of seven percent of school districts nationwide to offer the type and quality of education parents want for their children.
Education in Salida Colorado
The Crest Academy is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit school currently offering instruction to students in grades 4-8. All teachers are certified by the state of Colorado. The curriculum utilizes "project based" and "place based" education. This model combines academic instruction with supervised experiences aimed at applying student knowledge and skills in a community setting.
Located at 220 W 12th St.
719-539-2977
lundberg@salida-co.us
Chaffee County Montessori School - CCMS is a 501(c)3 non-profit school providing Montessori education to students aged 3-10. Founded in2007 and based on the 100-year-old principles of the Montessori method, the stated mission of CCMS is to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for learning; to promote peaceful interactions; and to ignite and nurture the human spirit in every child. The teachers at CCMS are Montessori certified in primary, elementary and secondary education for ages two and a half through fifteen. CCMS provides a state-of-the-art Montessori environment, gardens, climbing structures and creative experiences in art, music, and dramatic play. CCMS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs. CCMS is conveniently located at 1040 I Street in Salida, CO. For more information please contact Claudia Mann at 719-539-4887 or visit the school’s website at www.chaffeemontessori.com.
TLC - This is a private school for First through Sixth grade. The school is operated by the Temple Baptist Church, in Salida. To receive more information, call (719) 539-2412.
Education in Salida Colorado
Head Start is a Federal Program for preschool children from low-income families. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting.
Head Start helps children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Most children in Head Start are between the ages of three and four. Cut off for ages is September 1. Applications with proof of child’s age and family income must be received and verified no later than mid August. For more precise information call the Salida Head Start Center. (719) 539-1184
KID’S CAMPUS - A Licensed Child Care facility that provides appropriate activities for children ages 5-11 , in a supervised, safe and child-centered environment during non-school hours. This program serves the needs of working parents during teacher work days, holidays and during the summer. Scholarships are available for eligible families. For registration info. Call 719-221-2095.
Colorado Mountain College
Buena Vista Center
27900 County Road 319
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-8419
Colorado Mountain College offers two-year transfer and vocational degrees as well as certificates of occupational proficiency in twenty different occupational specialties. Each year, CMC serves the training and educational needs of over 20,000 students throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Pre Schools
Strawberry Door Inc. ~ 1712 Holman Ave. ~ Salida, CO 81201 (719) 539-2154
Son Shine Inn ~ 530 F Street ~ Salida, CO 81201 ~ (719) 539-3882
Montessori School ~ 420 W. 7th St. ~ Salida, CO 81201 ~ (719) 530-9665
Day Care Providers
These day care providers are CPR & First Aid Certified. They participate in Re-certification Training Each Year. Nutritious Meals & Snacks Provided For the complete updated listing call: (719) 539-4236
Education in Salida Colorado
In 2004, Outside Magazine named the "sweetly unpretentious town of Salida" as one of the 20 "Dream Towns + Adventure Hideouts (& Sweet Land Deals)"