Denver Center for International Studies

Posted September 28, 2009

This is a no nonsense school with great resources, real teachers (as opposed to those who just want a job), and a healthy balance of respect for, yet firm guidance of the students. The amount of homework is reasonable yet challenging. Global awareness being imparted to the students is beyond compare with any school in Denver. My child has learned more in the first 2 months of school this year than in most of last year at a different DPS middle school. Finally, communication from the school office and the active PTSA is excellent - on a regular basis - I'm not left in a void as to what is going on.
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Posted September 25, 2009

DCIS is an excellent school for the kid that self motivated and international orientated. There is a lot of free time (1 hour lunch break, 20 min office hours) to get homework done, meet with teachers, do projects, or goof off (see comment about being self motivated). Many of the teachers have been overseas and/or spend time in the Peace Corps. There are many travel opportunities both as a group and as an individual student. Down side: no art, drama, PE, music. They have plenty of afterschool clubs that allow for these activities.
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Posted September 22, 2009

Like any school, this one has its good and bad points. There is nothing to compare with the foreign language program--nowhere else can kids choose from five languages and study one to proficiency. The teachers have amazing, community-service backgrounds & the curriculum is terrific at producing involved global citizens. 100% of students go to collegeand each year several receive prestigious scholarships. Diversity is not just a goal here; it is a way of life. The school is small, which is an advantage for most kids, though making friends is tricky because this is a magnet school where students come from all over the metro area. The school struggles, however, to offer a full slate of extracurricular activities and electives like music and art.
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Posted September 21, 2009

This is a great school with opportunities that can be found in few other environments in the public or private setting. The teachers are helpful, small class size and great overall leadership. Sometimes the focus on community work and travel superceds the academic needs - but I wouldnt send my child to another school.
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