PRESCHOOL - EARLY LEARNING
Busy Bees PreSchool
Preschool classes are focused on building academic essentials with
a strong emphasis on reading fluency. They cultivate the habits of full attention, best effort,
and learning for the joy of learning.
Our classes spend time in nature, are inspired through art and music,
and further experience the Bible as a living story.
Teaching to the whole child, we focus on social and spiritual development alongside academic knowledge and skills. Our Early Learning students are well prepared to embark on their formal educational journey when they reach elementary school!
2.5 - 3 YEARS OLD
4 FULL DAYS PER WEEK
Tuesday - Friday, 7:45 - 3:15
The morning class consists of instruction, play, snack, circle time, and various learning activities. Your child may enroll in this class if they are 2.5 years old by the first day of school and are potty trained.
During the afternoon program, students will eat lunch, take a nap, and have creative play time.
*2 Full Day Option Available: T/TH or W/F
4 MORNINGS PER WEEK
Tuesday - Friday, 7:45 - 11:30
The morning class consists of instruction, play, snack, circle time, and various learning activities. Your child may enroll in this class if they are 2.5 years old by the first day of school and are potty trained.
*2 Mornings Per Week Option Available:
T/TH or W/F
4-5 YEARS OLD
4 FULL DAYS PER WEEK
Tuesday - Friday, 7:45 - 3:15
The morning class consists of instruction time, Kindergarten prep, play, snack, circle time, and out-of-the-building, off the playground, experience for hands-on, deeper learning.
The afternoon program consists of lunch time and learning time focused on various subjects.
*2 Full Day Option Available: T/TH or W/F
4 MORNINGS PER WEEK
Tuesday - Friday, 7:45 - 11:30
The morning class consists of instruction time, Kindergarten prep, play, snack, circle time, and out-of-the-building, off the playground, experience for hands-on, deeper learning.
*2 Mornings Per Week Option Available:
T/TH or W/F
BUSY BEES TUITION BREAKDOWN
PreK 2.5-5 Yrs
4 Full Days per Week - $5513
$50 Annual Registration Fee**
PreK 2.5-5 Yrs
4 Mornings per Week - $3291
$50 Annual Registration Fee**
PreK 2.5-5 Yrs
2 Full Days per Week - $2760
$50 Annual Registration Fee**
PreK 2.5-5 Yrs
2 Mornings per Week - $1645
$50 Annual Registration Fee**
ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
School Hours are 7:45am - 3:30pm
Discover an authentic love of learning through fun, active academic explorations that take place both inside
and outside the classroom. Class time is varied, engaging, and collaborative as students
build on academic knowledge and skills.
Within core academic competencies, elementary students are challenged
to begin to think critically and grow in self awareness as they take
ownership over their learning process.
KINDERGARTEN
We offer three options for Kindergarten:, morning only, afternoon only, or all day.
MORNING CLASS
Tuesday - Friday, 7:45am - 12:00pm
Morning classes are academically focused and prepare students to enter first grade with confidence & skills.
Bible - Bible truths that emphasize God’s loving care, Purposeful Design. Louie Giglio Devotion
English Language Arts - phonics, literacy, reading
Handwriting - Zaner-Bloser
Art projects, Music, and PE
AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT
Tuesday - Friday, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Afternoon enrichment time is varied and allows time to explore, create, and center time around fun topics of interest!
Science - hands on Science activities
History - Who works in our community?
Continents and Oceans- read aloud books with stories from around the world
ALL DAY
Tuesday - Friday, 7:45am - 3:30pm
Students enjoy the best of both academics and afternoon enrichment; developing the whole child!
OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS
Twice a semester, all Kindergarteners are invited on outdoor expeditions including base-camp, indoor climbing, snow adventures, and hiking.
Four times a year, elementary students embark on outdoor expeditions like xc skiing and rock climbing to grow closer to classmates and learn technical outdoor skills as they develop character and have spiritual conversations.
The academic and outdoor expedition structure for our First through Fifth Grade is as follows:
CORE CLASSES
MATH
Purposeful Design K-3, Saxon 4-5
LANGUAGE
The Well Trained Mind, Reading, Phonics, Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser), Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing Structure
SOCIAL STUDIES
Overview of US History - Countries & Cultures, Colorado History - Rome to the Reformation, Creation to the Greeks
My Father's World
SCIENCE
Purposeful Design, My Fathers World, Ecosystem and the World, Ecology and Conservation, Human Body, Astronomy, Hands on experiments and projects
SPANISH
BIBLE
Purposeful Design - The Names of Jesus - Character traits of people in the Bible with life application, My Father's World
OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS
BASECAMP
September
Adventure to a high alpine lake for a fun day of learning skills such a knot tying, navigation, scat & tracks identification, shelter building, etc.
INDOOR CLIMBING
October
Learn the basics of climbing while practicing communication & teamwork.
SNOW ADVENTURES
February
Learn to XC skiing, snow shoe, and tube.
HIKING
April
Participate in an all school hike.
+ ALL SCHOOL ADVENTURE DAYS
Once a semester families are invited on a school sponsored adventure such as downhill skiing at Ski Cooper, stand up paddle boarding and picnicking at Turquoise Lake, or a local hike. The school provides discounts & schedule, but does not provide transportation or supervision.
*Outdoor expeditions are subject to change
and are weather dependent.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sixth - Eighth Grade
School Hours are 7:45am - 3:30pm
When our students transition to BVHS they consistently rank at the top of their class academically and are noted for their leadership and influence socially. DPCA successfully sets students up for a life of opportunity.
Our middle school experience is designed to help students
thrive during a time in life that can be difficult socially & emotionally.
Students build confidence and deep connections with classmates through awesome multi-day outdoor expeditions. They deepen their individual interests through unique electives taught by local experts. Students are allowed to excel in their favorite subjects while receiving additional support in more challenging academic areas.
CORE CLASSES
MATH
Math Assessment Determines Course
Geometry Elements, Algebra 1/2, Algebra 1
Saxon Curriculum
SCIENCE
Life Science - Earth Science
HISTORY
Exploration-1850, 1850-Modern Times, World History & Literature.
My Father's World Curriculum
LANGUAGE ARTS & LITERATURE
Vocab, Grammer, Writing; American Literature - World Literature
Progeny Press
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish
BIBLE
OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS
BACKPACKING
August
Just before school starts, students embark on a 3 day backpacking trip for orientation.
ROCK CLIMBING
October
Overnight camping trip to rock climb & rappel.
DOG SLEDDING
December
Experience the rich history of mushing while on a dog sled tour.
XC SKIING
February
Overnight xc skiing trip, staying at a backcountry yurt.
HIKING
April
Leading an all school hike.
+ ALL SCHOOL ADVENTURE DAYS
Once a semester families are invited on a school sponsored adventure such as downhill skiing at Ski Cooper, stand up paddle boarding and picnicking at Turquoise Lake, or a local hike. The school provides discounts & schedule, but does not provide transportation or supervision.