NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS
Whiz Kids at Foothills Elementary
Our GMCA members have participated in the Whiz Kids tutoring program at Foothills Elementary for many years.
What is it?
WHIZ KIDS began in 1990 through the collaborative efforts of church, community, school and business leaders in Denver. Their desire was to bring resources into neighborhoods where there was a need to bridge the achievement gap. WHIZ KIDS began a city-wide outreach by partnering suburban and urban churches with urban schools. This partnership led to one-on-one tutoring with elementary-age children. WHIZ KIDS is a 501 (c)3 non-profit with over 50 sites that serve more than 800 elementary and middle school students throughout the metro area. Our goal is to reach 1,000 kids annually by 2020.
If you like kids, like to see them smile and would like to help in a small but meaningful way to give them a boost in school and social achievement, then WHIZ KIDS could be for you.
Check out the program at: http://www.whizkidstutoring.com/
Our GMCA members have participated in the Whiz Kids tutoring program at Foothills Elementary for many years.
What is it?
WHIZ KIDS began in 1990 through the collaborative efforts of church, community, school and business leaders in Denver. Their desire was to bring resources into neighborhoods where there was a need to bridge the achievement gap. WHIZ KIDS began a city-wide outreach by partnering suburban and urban churches with urban schools. This partnership led to one-on-one tutoring with elementary-age children. WHIZ KIDS is a 501 (c)3 non-profit with over 50 sites that serve more than 800 elementary and middle school students throughout the metro area. Our goal is to reach 1,000 kids annually by 2020.
If you like kids, like to see them smile and would like to help in a small but meaningful way to give them a boost in school and social achievement, then WHIZ KIDS could be for you.
Check out the program at: http://www.whizkidstutoring.com/
School data and metrics for all Jefferson County public schools is published by the Colorado Department of Education and Jeffco Public Schools. Click on the pictures to reference the resources below.
FCB Dashboard - published by Jeffco Public Schools
CMAS Test Results - CO Department of Education
A Message from Foothills Elementary PTA (Dec. 2024)
*The statements in this article have not been verified or endorsed by all GMCA board members*
We’re halfway through an incredible school year at Green Mountain Estates’ neighborhood school, Foothills Elementary, and there’s so much to celebrate and share! We’re proud to announce that our principal, Shannon Schneider, has been awarded Best New Principal of the entire Jeffco district (over 150 schools)! Congratulations, Ms. Schneider, and thank you for your outstanding leadership! New instructional strategies and routines help students excel academically:
The Hub at Foothills Foodies provides backpacks, school supplies, winter gear, and food for families in need. Partnerships with local organizations, including GMCA, area churches, and the Jeffco Action Center, help us meet these needs. Events like Culture Night bring families together to celebrate traditions, food, language, and art from dozens of countries.
Special thanks to Church of the Master, Kathy Bakke, and Deann Wanek for supporting Foothills Foodies, and to GMCA for bringing warmth to local families through Adopt-a-Family!
- STEM is embedded in core instruction and STEM projects are available in the digital media center.
- All 2nd grade and kindergarten students are tested for gifted programs to receive tailored district support.
- Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) receive specialized support in general education classrooms.
- We have specialists dedicated to reading and math support, speech and language development, social-emotional learning, and English language instruction.
The Hub at Foothills Foodies provides backpacks, school supplies, winter gear, and food for families in need. Partnerships with local organizations, including GMCA, area churches, and the Jeffco Action Center, help us meet these needs. Events like Culture Night bring families together to celebrate traditions, food, language, and art from dozens of countries.
Special thanks to Church of the Master, Kathy Bakke, and Deann Wanek for supporting Foothills Foodies, and to GMCA for bringing warmth to local families through Adopt-a-Family!