Every Minute Counts - Every Scholar, Every Day!

Our school-wide goal at Venture Prep is to have 93% average daily attendance. We believe that we can do even better than that because every minute counts toward preparing your scholar for success in college and beyond!

As of 10/4/2012, our average daily attendance rate was 94.85%.

• 6^th Grade - 96.46%          
• 7^th Grade - 95.56%          
• 8^th Grade - 95.18%
• Middle School Overall - 95.64%
• 9^th Grade - 94.59% 
• 10^th Grade - 94.44%         
• 11^th Grade - 92.31%         
• 12^th Grade - 94.36%
• High School Overall - 94.07%

We need your help and support to achieve our school-wide attendance goal and ensure that every scholar is in class and ready to learn, each and every period, each and every day, because every minute counts!  Please take the time to review the following attendance guidelines:

1.  All absences must be documented.  Please call the school office at 303-893-0805 prior to or by 9:00AM the day of the absence so we know why your scholar is not at school.  This must happen every time your scholar misses any amount of school.

2.  Please schedule medical and any other appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.  Please provide a note from the medical provider to excuse this absence in the event that an appointment must take place during school hours.

3.  Any absences for illness or other medical reasons lasting three days or longer require a note from your medical provider.

4.  Not sure if your scholar is too ill to come to school?  DPS recommends keeping children home if they are vomiting more than twice in two hours, have a fever of 100 degrees or higher, have a contagious infection and have been on antibiotics for less than 24 hours, or other flu-like symptoms.  If you are not able to have your scholar seen by a medical professional, our school nurse can evaluate them to determine if they can be at school or need to be at home.

·    If your scholar has a chronic medical condition, please check with our school nurse to ensure we have an up-to-date health plan on file so we can support your scholar being in school every day.

·    Cold and flu season is fast approaching!  Consider getting flu shots for your family; wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent germs from spreading; and be sure scholars are getting plenty of rest each night.

5.  Questions about attendance?  Need support or help with resources to ensure your scholar is at school every day?  Please contact Ms. Wheeler, School Social Worker, at (303)893-0805 x 125.

Middle School

2012-2013 Middle School Uniform Policy

• Monday-Thursday: Black or khaki pants, skirts, or shorts with a purple Venture Prep polo.  A belt is required.  The exterior of all scholars must be in uniform.  Jeans are not permitted.  All new Middle School scholars will be provided one polo at the start of the school year.  Eighth graders may purchase and wear an 8^th grade shirt once they are available.
• Fridays: Blue or black jeans allowed, worn around the waist with NO holes or rips.  In addition to the above options, scholars may wear a Venture Prep t-shirt or a College t-shirt or sweatshirt.  
• NO HOODIES with the exception of Venture Prep hoodie worn over the uniform.

High School

2012-2013 High School Uniform Policy

• 9th-11th Grades, Monday-Thursday: Black or khaki pants, skirts or shorts with a button-up white dress shirt or blouse.  Jeans are not permitted.  Men must wear ties, either Venture Prep ties or one of their choice. Ties are optional for ladies.  The exterior of all scholars must be in uniform.  High School scholars new to Venture Prep will be given one school tie at the beginning of the year.
• 12th Grade: Professional dress.  Professional dress includes:  dress pants (no jeans), a collared shirt (button-down or Polo), belts, appropriate-length shorts, skirts, or dresses, and appropriate shoes.  Official senior shirts are also acceptable. 
• Fridays, all High School scholars:  Blue or black jeans allowed, worn around waist with NO holes/rips.  In addition to the above options, scholars may wear Venture Prep t-shirt or college t-shirt or sweatshirt.
• NO HOODIES with the exception of Venture Prep hoodie worn over uniform. 

At Venture Prep we understand the transportation needs of working families and continue to pursue every opportunity to make getting students to and from school as easy as possible.   To that end, we will provide the following services:

RTD:

Venture Prep offers discounted RTD monthly bus passes to all students at a rate of $17.50 per pass. The nearest bus stop is very close to the school—right at the corner of 23^rd Ave. and Holly Street.  Parents must complete an RTD form to qualify (RTD Client Certification Guidelines are based on household income), so discounted passes will be available only from September through May.

Panther Express:

The Panther Express is a school bus exclusively for Venture Prep scholars.  This year, we have two buses--one that services families in Montbello and Green Valley Ranch, and one that runs in West Denver.  The buses pick up and drop off every day.  Scholars may purchase a discounted pass for the Panther Express, at a rate of $17.50 per month.

For the Panther Express East schedule, click here.

For the Panther Express West schedule, click here.