Prospective Families - Open Enrollment
- Informational Meetings & Tour Dates
- Open Enrollment Process
- Enrollment Preferences
- Application Window
- About Our Programs
- Highlights
- Testimonials
Informational Meetings & Tour Dates
- In-person Informational meeting and tour - Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8:00-9:00 AM in our cafeteria - Complete
- Virtual informational meeting - Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00-7:00 PM -Complete
- Elementary School informational slideshow
- In-person Informational meeting and tour - Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9:30-10:30 AM in our cafeteria - Complete
- Virtual informational meeting - Monday, December 9, 2024, 5:00-6:00 PM - Complete
- Middle School informational slideshow
- In-person Informational meeting and tour - Saturday, November 2, 2024, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in our cafeteria - Complete
- Virtual informational meeting - Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:00-7:00 PM - Complete
- High School informational slideshow
- Please note that we only accept students entering their 9th or 10th grade year. We do not accept any juniors or seniors.
Dates for the 2026-2027 school year open enrollment events will be provided in October 2025.
Open Enrollment Process
- Before completing the open enrollment process, parents/guardians should research any schools they are interested in, rather than when an offer is received. All tours and informational meetings are scheduled during the Open Enrollment application window only, and will not be available once offers are made.
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Peak to Peak does not have a neighborhood geographical attendance boundary or zone. All Peak to Peak students must go through the BVSD open enrollment application process to select Peak to Peak as a potential school of choice. Living near the school does not give a student automatic entry, but living in the BVSD boundary does give a student preference in the lottery.
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Peak to Peak does not keep a waitlist from year to year, so families need to apply through open enrollment each year that they have an interest. During the BVSD open enrollment application period parents/guardians fill out an online application through bvsd.org. All on-time applications will go into a computer-generated lottery to fill available seats. The computer will then generate a waitlist number for all remaining on-time applicants and the families will be notified of their student waitlist number. Peak to Peak's waitlist will remain active and offers may be made through September 30th.
- Misrepresentation of information will be grounds to invalidate an Open Enrollment application.
Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page of our website for additional school information.
Enrollment Preferences
Preferences #1 through #5 are applicable whether a student resides inside or outside the
boundaries of BVSD.
- Children of teachers, administrators and counselors who are employed by Peak to Peak. This preference excludes children of person(s) holding solely a substitute position at Peak to Peak.
- Children of staff other than teachers, administrators, and counselors, who are employed at Peak to Peak for a minimum of 10 hours per week. This preference excludes children of person(s) holding solely a substitute position at Peak to Peak. Staff exercising this preference must remain in their positions through the end of the school year in which the Open Enrollment application is completed.
- Siblings of students attending Peak to Peak during the Open Enrollment application period and will be attending Peak to Peak the next school year.
- Siblings of students who are currently seniors during the open enrollment period.
- Siblings of students who have been selected for admission into Peak to Peak.
- Family income: This preference applies to in‐district applicants who submit an optional Family Economic Data Survey as part of their online open enrollment application and qualify as low‐income, until 20% of the qualifying entering K‐12th grade students a enrolled.
- A resident student, who applies during the open‐enrollment period, is placed on the waiting list, is not offered admission before the next lottery period, and re‐applies for admission in the immediately successive open enrollment period.
- Alumni children: Children of resident parents/guardians who graduated from Peak to Peak.
- Students who live within the BVSD boundaries.
- Students who live outside of BVSD boundaries who have previously applied to Peak to Peak, are placed on the waiting list, are not offered admission before the next lottery period, and re‐applies for admission in the immediately successive open enrollment period.
- Students who live outside the BVSD boundaries.
Application Window
To request Peak to Peak for the 2025-26 school year, you must submit an application for Open Enrollment on BVSD's Open Enrollment website during the open enrollment period of 8:00 AM on November 1, 2024 through January 8, 2025. Please contact the Open Enrollment office if you have questions: 720-561-5900.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you research any school that you apply for prior to application, rather than when an offer is received. All tours and informational meetings are scheduled during the Open Enrollment application window only, and will not be available once offers are made.
Si usted desea solicitar Peak to Peak para el año escolar 2025-26 usted debe hacer una solicitud de inscripción abierta localizada en BVSD's Open Enrollment website. Por favor, si tiene preguntas póngase en contacto con el Centro de Inscripción Abierta de Estudiantes: 720-561-5900.
Open Enrollment Timeline for 2025-26 School Year Placements:
- Online Application Period: Begins – November 1, 2024
- Deadline for on-time applications – January 8, 2025
- Lottery Results & Wait List Information emailed around – January 10, 2025
About Our Programs
K-12:
- Unique opportunities for K-12 collaboration between students as mentors, tutors, and teaching assistants
- College Planning and Financial Preparedness sessions for parents/guardians beginning in 3rd grade through High School
- School-Wide Emphasis on ‘Finding Your Fit’ and Pursuing Your Passions
- Character Education and Social Emotional Learning Embedded in Curriculum
- K-12 Curriculum Progressively Builds Each Student's Foundation of Knowledge to Prepare them for University
- Parent Engagement Opportunities
Elementary School:
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Differentiated Learning Groups in Math & Language Arts in grades 1-5
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Paraprofessional Support in K-3 Classes During Math & Language Arts
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Dedicated Social Emotional Learning Time in Daily Schedule
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Full-Time Counselor and Behavior Support
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Character Education, Mindfulness Practices, Emotional Regulation
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After School Clubs & Activities
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All Language Arts Teachers Are Trained in Orton-Gillingham
Middle School:
- 8 middle school sports teams and over 15 club offerings to support student passions
- 11 Honors Courses
- Unique Elective Course Offerings
- Transitions Class to support the academic, organizational, and social needs of all sixth grade students with the transition from elementary to middle school.
- “House System” creates time for connection, teamwork, and a sense of belonging for all students, as well as time for climate and character initiatives
High School:
- Peak Week: Focus on experiential learning, service, and pursuing passion areas beyond the classroom
- 30+ Clubs and Honor Societies
- 2 semesters of College Research Seminar to identify schools of best fit and prepare for college applications
- Weekly visits from college reps and annual College Day with 100+ colleges
- 23 Honors Classes and 21 AP Courses
- 14 athletic team offerings, 3A division
- Rigorous graduation requirements including 230 credits & 100 community service hours
Highlights
About Us
- Peak to Peak is a K-12 public charter school offering a liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum that gives students a foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
- Peak to Peak is small enough to ensure that each student is known and valued but large enough to provide a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities.
- Character education is infused throughout the program, from the curriculum to activities in community service. Students are taught to use integrity with their intelligence.
Who We Serve
- 1445 K-12 students
- 35 unique home languages spoken
- 44% students of color
- 16% of K-12 students qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch
Did You Know?
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Peak to Peak is a school of choice, meaning our student population is entirely open-enrolled. Enrollment is based on an unbiased lottery enrollment process run by the Boulder Valley School District.
Our History
- Peak to Peak was born of the dream of parents who envisioned a school dedicated to outstanding scholarship that would challenge students to achieve their academic potential. Peak to Peak was approved to open as a charter school in BVSD in 1998 and accepted its first students in the inaugural 1999-2000 school year.
Our Vision
- The Peak to Peak community will inspire students to fulfill their academic dreams for college, to develop their creative passions and athletic talents, and to become responsible citizens of an interdependent world.
Our Mission
- Provide an environment in which each student is known, respected, and valued as an individual of great potential and promise. Provide broad access to an exemplary K-12 liberal arts, college preparatory education that challenges students to achieve their academic potential. Be a community that values and recognizes scholarship, academic achievement, and creativity.
Testimonials
We asked our parents what they love about Peak to Peak, and what they'd share with a prospective family. Here are some of the things they said:
- The level of student comradery across all grades levels and the kindness/leadership shown to the youngest students by the oldest students.
- The pro inclusivity and anti-bullying culture.
- Elementary differentiation
- How wonderful and dedicated the teachers are to their students.
- Our kids love the school. What more could we want?
- It's a small community in itself.
- Its size and the expertise of teachers.
- The community!
- The teachers do a great job building relationships and supporting their students.
- The community.
- The dedication of the staff to ensuring that my children enjoy and succeed in school.
- High-level academic focus and the community.
- Small school with a family-focused atmosphere.
- The small school community and ability to get to know everyone and participate in clubs at a deep level.
- The amazing teachers and the small class sizes.
- The performing arts department!
- Peak to Peak is dedicated to helping ALL kids reach their potential. Just because this is a rigorous school, doesn't mean those will learning disabilities are left behind.
- The dedication of the staff and community!
- Amazing community.
- The STAFF!
- The learner mindset of everyone from indergarten to Principal.
- College prep with the students is unrivaled. Tremendous information and resources!
- Quality of Education.
- The community, the kids, parents, and P2P staff make for a special place .
- K-12 all on one campus.
- I love that P2P lets kids take classes that challenge them. My seventh grader takes classes with high school kids because she loves math and wants to take all the math classes.
- The community and academics.
- College planning.
- There's a strong sense of community here!
- Teachers and staff are the best! They care about every student.
- Instilling personal responsibility.
- Quality of education.
- How dedicated and kind the teachers are.