West Generation – Enrollment Underway

Enrollment Activities

For the 2012-13 academic year, West Generation Academy will enroll students in the 6th, 8th and 9th grades. Enrollment will begin on December 1st, 2011 and families will have the opportunity to select West Generation Academy through the Denver Public Schools school choice process. This year, Denver Public Schools has launched a new school choice application for families to simplify the enrollment process and ensure that Denver families are fully informed about the school options available to them. The new application will be mailed home to families in early December.

For a calendar of additional dates, or to learn more about West Generation Academy, click here.

Dr. Robert Villarrreal, Principal, West Generation Academy

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and students to meet West Generation Academy Principal Bob Villarreal and learn more about the new West Generation Academy at the West Campus, 951 Elati Street, Denver, CO 80204-3964

Opening Celebrations

On Thursday November 3rd, community partners and parents were welcomed to Denver’s West Campus which will be the home of West Legacy High School, West Leadership Academy and West Generation Academy.

The day began with  El Dia de los Muertos cultural dance performance for West High School students, followed by  a presentation about the academic programming that will be offered at schools in 2012. To learn more about the programming offered by Generation Schools at West Generation Academy, click here.

The two incoming principals for West Generation Academy and West Leadership Academy are working together on details of the schedule for fall 2012 when the schools enroll their first students. Both schools will use the Generation school-year calendar with its 200-day school year and eight hours of instruction that has received national acclaim. Both will offer College & Career Intensives.

The model staggers teacher schedules. Twice a year for a month at a time, students explore a range of careers.

All three schools in the West building will share sports and extracurricular activities. The school team will remain the Cowboys and will draw students from all three schools.

To read some of the press highlights of the day, please click below:

Robles, Yesenia. “Details Emerge on New Academies at Denver’s West High School.” The Denver Post. 03 Nov. 2011.

Whipple, Kelsey. “West High: Meet the Two New Academies Moving into the Low-performing School next Year – Denver News – The Latest Word.” The Denver Westword Blogs. 03 Nov. 2011.

Brennan, Charlie. “Fresh Hope for West High Turnaround.” EdNewsColorado | Colorado’s Comprehensive Site for Education News and Analysis. 03 Nov. 2011.