District 6 Programs

		AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID is an academic elective class during the regular school day that prepares students to succeed in rigorous curriculum using the WICOR method — writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. AVID students learn how to ask higher level questions and how to think deeply. AVID promotes a college-going culture in the classroom and throughout the school. Click HERE to find out more about our AVID program.
		The 21st Century Grant is a federal program that supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children. The program helps students meet state and local academic standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. Click HERE to find out more about the 21st Century Grant.
		The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. Our mission is to empower students to celebrate inquiry, knowledge and active learning, shaping a responsible and caring community and world. Click HERE to find out more about our IB program.
		The Greeley Dream Team serves a diverse population of over 1,100 District 6 students through programs funded by federal, state and local grants. Many of the students served are first-generation college students who come from limited-income families. Assistance through our many partnerships allows us to provide a variety of group and one-on-one services that support student success in school. Click HERE to find out more about The Greeley Dream Team.
		Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The GEAR UP grant will help build a college-going culture within our schools by supporting college visits, career exploration and academic planning. This 7-year partnership provides additional mentoring, advising, and tutor support to current 9th and 10th grade students attending Greeley Central, Greeley West, Northridge and Jefferson Junior and Senior High Schools through their graduation from a District 6 high school. Click HERE to find out more about GEAR UP.
		The Gifted & Talented Education Department provides academic support and enhancement across the district for students identified as gifted and talented as well as for advanced learners. On our website you will find resources for parents, teachers, students as well as our process for gifted identification, and programming options based on a student’s Advanced Learning Plan. The mission of gifted and talented programming is to provide identified students with rigorous, challenging educational opportunities which are responsive to their individual strengths and needs so they will achieve academic growth commensurate with their abilities. Click HERE to find out more about our Gifted and Talented Program.
		Blended learning takes place in a traditional school building and adds the effective use of education technology to transform the learning experience for students. It combines teacher-led instruction with high- quality digital educational content that is customized to a student’s needs and abilities. Blended learning is the transformative educational innovation of our time and has the potential to significantly improve K-12 education throughout the country. Click HERE to find out more about our District's Blended Learning teaching method.
		The Poudre Learning Center is a premier facility for interdisciplinary learning focusing on the importance of history, science, economics, stewardship, and aesthetics of the Cache la Poudre River and Northeastern Colorado. The Poudre Learning Center develops and offers interdisciplinary education programs aimed at reinforcing concepts presented in local school curriculums. We are a focal point for the study of the Poudre River environments through the use of labs, activities, and trips. The Center has a system of barrier-free, wheelchair accessible, educational pathways, and aquatic and hydrologic education areas. Click HERE to find out more about the Poudre Learning Center.
		As a Junior Board Member of the Success Foundation, you will work in partnership with The Success Foundation’s Director of Marketing to help coordinate and oversee communications efforts that effectively promote and enhance the mission of The Success Foundation. Members will be expected to attend monthly meetings and actively participate in discussions involving student engagement within Greeley-Evans schools. Student opinions are vital in supporting the work of the Foundation. Members will be involved in several events and campaigns that will raise additional resources for District 6 students and increase awareness of the Foundation’s work and impact in the Greeley and Evans communities to both students and parents. Learn more by visiting the Success Foundation's Junior Board page.