OdysseyDenver.org
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The Odyssey School: Expeditionary Learning-Outward Bound School In Denver, Colorado
Description
The Odyssey School is a dynamic Expeditionary Learning community dedicated to fostering each child's unique potential and spirit of adventure through exemplary standards of character, intellectual achievement, and social responsibility. The Odyssey School is chartered by the Denver Public School system, making attendance free for any student in the Denver Public School system. Please see our enrollment policy for details, including potential costs for our full day kindergarten program.
Teaching and Learning: The school draws its direction and strength from Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound Design Principles. These educational principles provide a powerful framework for personal growth through physical challenge and service. The curriculum is designed around rigorous, purposeful, project-based learning expeditions tied to Colorado State Standards. The Odyssey School's learning experience includes: a focus on reading and writing through literature, a rigorous math program (Investigations and Connected Math), computers to develop students' research and thinking skills, fine arts, documentation of students' work through portfolios, regular out of school fieldwork, and adventure with environmental education.
Students: The Odyssey School currently serves 216 students Kindergarten through 8th grade, our full charter. 33% of the student population qualifies for the Federal free or reduced lunch program. Fifty percent of the students are students of color with most being African American.
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- Denver Colorado
- United States 80220
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- +1.3038716969
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