Denver Public Schools uses a school choice process for enrollment. Learn more and apply at https://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/
Families will use the DPS School Choice application to apply for ECE. We strongly encourage families to submit their ECE application during Round 1, as this will offer them the best chance of obtaining a seat at their desired preschool program. After Round 1, the DPS Enrollment Services and Early Education teams will reach out to families to provide the next steps for completing an application for funding support through UPK.
After being accepted through the choice process, you will need to register your student(s) through the Parent Portal. More information will be provided once the school choice process is over.
Parents should know that McMeen has a longstanding reputation as a traditional elementary school with a diverse student and teacher population. We set the bar high for student engagement, excellence in instructional strategies and social emotional well being of our students.
McMeen is unique because we are a neighborhood school that serves a very diverse population. We have a wide variety of languages spoken by students and families at our school. Because of this, we have developed programming that supports students in English, Spanish, and Arabic. To do this, we provide native-language tutors for Arabic speakers, and English as a Second Language interventions for all students who speak a language other than English at home. We also have a dual-language strand program that provides instruction in both Spanish and English.
We also support students with both academics and social-emotional needs. In terms of academics, we provide a wide variety of programming that addresses specific student needs including SpEd, Intervention, and Gifted and Talented. To support students’ social-emotional needs, we have employed a very large team of people. This includes a full-time Counselor, Social Worker, Psychologist, Dean of Culture, and two full-time Behavior Support Specialists.
McMeen’s primary focus is on providing high-quality and rigorous instruction for all students. This means an intense focus on determining student needs and supporting students where they are at academically, linguistically, and/or socially-emotionally. In the classroom, you will see students constantly engaging in rigorous lessons, conversations, small group instruction, and differentiation. Additionally, students are constantly working together to practice social and problem-solving skills.
Reach out to mcmeen_elementary@dpsk12.net with any questions you have.
You can also visit the DPS School Choice page at https://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org