Mission Statement-
Arapahoe High School is committed to effective student-faculty interaction which fosters student potential.
Community-
The Littleton Public Schools serve the cities of Littleton, Centennial and adjacent unincorporated areas. Littleton and Centennial are suburbs south of Denver with many business and professional residents. The student population is approximately 16,000. There are fifteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two charter schools, three high schools and one alternative high school.
Arapahoe High School-
A comprehensive college preparatory four-year high school, opened in 1964.
Variable Scheduling-
The Variable is an adaptation of college semester scheduling. Many classes meet fewer than five periods each week. The periods per week depend upon the demands of the course. There are six periods per day consistsing of 58 minutes each. One semester hour of credit is granted for every period per week spent in class or lab.
The Variable Schedule enables students to have:
1. A more diversified educational experience through a broad range of course offerings.
2. A variety of resource centers and open computer and science laboratories.
3. Opportunity for counselors and teachers to meet and plan with students on a one-to-one basis including independent study options.
4. Opportunity for students to plan their course choices and choose their teachers through a college-type of registration procedure.
5. Opportunity for students to develop responsibility through the wise utilization of unsheduled time.
Support for Students
Study Center -
Academic "double dosing" for students requiring tutoring, additional time and support. Students receive this opportunity during unscheduled time. Self referrals and/or teacher referrals allow students to participate.
Advanced Placement-
In 2007, students took examinations in Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, French Literature, French Language, Human Geography, Physics B and C, Spanish Language, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, Psychology, European History and Music Theory. Of the 791 Exams taken by 385 candidates, 77 percent were graded three or higher.
Graduation Requirements
LANGUAGE ARTS - 35 Semester Credits (8 Sem.)
SOCIAL STUDIES - 30 Semester Credits (8 Sem.)
MATHEMATICS - 4 Semesters
SCIENCE - 4 Semesters
FINE ARTS - 6 Semester Credits
PRACTICAL ARTS - 6 Semester Credits
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 12 Semester Credits
Foreign Language is Recommended
ELECTIVES - In addition to the required credits, each student must select sufficient elective credits to complete a minimum of 188 semester credits.
COLLEGE COURSES - College courses are offered at AHS through the University of Colorado-Denver and Arapahoe Community College
Carnegie Units-
In converting semester hours into Carnegie Units of credit, allow one-half unit per semester for 3, 4, and 5 semester hour classes and one-fourth unit for 2 semester hour classes. These recommendations are based upon studies done as part of our Accreditation from the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado High School Activities Association.
GPA and Class Rank-
GPA and rank are based on grades 9-12. All courses for which the student receives an A, B, C, D, or F grade are included in the GPA; Pass/Fail courses are graded P or NC and are not included, but do count for graduation credit. If a student repeats a course, both grades are included in the GPA. All students are included in the class rank. Advanced Placement courses are weighted as follows:
Adv. Placement: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1, F=0
All Other Courses: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
(Including Honors)
Class of 2007
ACT: Assessment (Core)
533 Students Tested
| |
AHS |
Colorado |
National |
| English |
23.0 |
19.7 |
20.7 |
| Math |
23.0 |
20.1 |
20.0 |
| Reading |
24.0 |
20.8 |
21.5 |
| Sci. Reas. |
23.0 |
20.4 |
21.0 |
| Comp. |
23.0 |
20.4 |
21.2 |
SAT
284 Students Tested
| |
AHS |
Colorado |
National |
| Critical Reading Mean |
569 |
560 |
502 |
| Math Mean |
584 |
565 |
515 |
| Writing Mean |
555 |
549 |
494 |
Higher Education - 484 in the class
93% attending colleges/universities
34% of our college bound students are attending college outside of Colorado.
Thirty-three percent of our college bound students are attending college outside of Colorado.
National Merit Class of 2007
| Semi-Finalists - 7 |
|
Commended - 15 |
Class of 2008
National Merit
| Semi-Finalists - 7 |
Commended - 15 |
G.P.A. Median - 3.0
PSAT - Mean Scores - 441 Students Tested
| Critical Reading |
MATH |
WRITING |
| 52.0 |
53.6 |
50.4 |
Administration
| Mr. Ron Booth |
Principal |
| Mr. Mike Campbell |
Asst. Principal |
| Mrs. Mary Gottlieb |
Asst. Principal |
|
Mr. Darrell Meredith
|
Asst. Principal
|
| Mrs. Natalie Pramenko |
Asst. Principal |
| Mr. Steven Sisler |
Asst. Principal |
| Mr. Kevin Kolasa |
Dean of Students |
Guidance Department
School Code - 060928
Mr. Tom St. Louis (Grades 9-12: A-Co)
Guidance Department Chairperson
National Merit Recognition
MAPS Testing
Awards Convocation
Graduation
Mrs. Katie Kirgan (Grades 9-12: Cp-G)
National Merit Recognition
PSAT Test/PLAN Test Coordinator
ACT State Testing
Graduation
Mr. Scott Wadsworth (Grades 9-12: H-La)
Career and Technical School
Post Graduate Center Liason
Awards Convocation
Graduation
Mr. Kirk Bast (Grades 9-12: Lb-N)
State ACT Test
Foreign Exchange/International Students
Naviance Coordinator
NCAA Clearinghouse
Graduation
Ms. Lynn Christensen (Grades 9-12: O-Si)
Gifted and Talented Liason
Military Academies Coordinator
Special Scholarships
Academic Support Liason
Graduation
Mrs. Astrid Thurnau (Grades 9-12: Sj-Z)
Advanced Placement Coordinator
ACT/SAT Information
Kiwanis Liason
Graduation
Mrs. Bobbie Oeinck - Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Jan Lewallen - Coordinator, Post Graduate Center
Mrs. Michelle Snyder - Registrar
Mrs. Patty Schaff - Records Secretary
Department Chairs
| Joan Hitchens |
Art |
| Heather Greenwood/Caroline Swank |
Business |
| Tom St. Louis |
Counseling |
| Marlys Ferrill/Tom Siekmeier |
Language Arts |
| Patti Rains |
Consumer & Family Studies |
| Michelle Crookham/Dan Swomley |
Mathematics |
| Kelly Parmenter |
Performing Arts |
| Jennifer Leyden |
Physical Education |
| Jesse Craig |
Science |
| Brad Meyer |
Social Studies |
| Paul Nelson/Maureen TenEyck |
Special Services |
| Mark Loptien |
Technology Education |
| Pat Condon |
World Languages |
| Enrollment |
2,110 |
| Senior |
522 |
| Juniors |
509 |
| Sophmores |
554 |
| Freshmen |
525 |
| Teachers |
122 |
| Counselors |
6 |
| Media Specialists |
1 |
| Administrators |
7 |
75% have Master's and Advanced Degrees. All Faculty members have Bachelor's Degrees and teach courses for which they are certified and qualified.
Arapahoe High School
2201 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial, CO 80122
Phone 303-347-6000
Accreditation
COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Report Card - "Excellent"
Nondiscrimination Statement: Littleton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, nor on the basis of age against persons whose age is over forty (40). Inquiries concerning any of the above should be directed to the Executive for Human Resources, 5776 South Crocker Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120; phone(303)347-3300; or to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1961 Stout Street, Thirt Floor, Denver, Colorado 80294, Phone (303)844-5695.