Meet Allie and Ava, ISDenver Class of 2020

Allie and Ava are ISDenver graduates of the Class of 2020.  With the heightened precaution COVID-19 necessitated everywhere, Allie and Ava completed their time at ISDenver without the usual fanfare of the Sports Banquet, Dragon House Games, Graduation Ceremony and other events 8th graders enjoy in a “normal” school year.

Thankfully 2024 represents a new milestone for them as they have both graduated from their high schools and are heading to university. Allie is a graduate of Colorado Academy, heading to Tulane in the fall. She plans to enter into a biology concentration that will set her up as a pre-med student. Ava is a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and will be attending Chapman University studying Psychology. 

 

Everything I am now I think is because of ISDenver, Being caring, curiosity about science - asking the why!

-Allie

 

Both Allie and Ava attended ISDenver for Middle School before being accepted into their first choice high school. Every year, approximately one third of our incoming sixth graders are new to ISDenver. Middle School is a perfect entry point for new students to ISDenver with:

• Novice French and Spanish programs designed for students with little or no language program

• Intentional team building, including a sixth grade mountain trip the first week of school to coalesce as a cohort

• Established programs like Advisory and Dragon Houses that immediately foster a sense of purpose and belonging among all Middle School students

The two recently visited ISDenver and took time to share their experiences with us.

Middle School at ISDenver deepened my love of learning and built my confidence.

-Ava