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Uniforms are required for all students. Collared tops (long or short-sleeved) must be white, navy blue, or burgundy; bottoms must be navy, khaki, or gray and may include pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, or dresses. Denim is not permitted, logos are not required, and hats may not be worn indoors; Fridays are spirit wear days.
Breakfast and a hot lunch are served daily, and breakfast and lunch are free for all students for the 2025-2026 school year. Water bottles are encouraged and bottle filling stations are available; food allergies should be reported to the office. High-sugar beverages or snacks are not allowed, outside food deliveries are not permitted.
The school is a tuition-free public charter elementary school in Denver. It is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for contract compliance with Denver Public Schools and for the school's policies, budgeting, and leadership. The School Accountability Committee provides additional oversight.
French American School of Denver is a tuition-free charter elementary school, 2350 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80205, opposite City Park. It offers a bilingual French–English immersion program with a two-way model that teaches in both languages, one language at a time, with peer-to-peer language sharing. The curriculum aligns French educational standards with Colorado State Standards. Kindergarten (la Grande Maternelle) is 90% French instruction with English Language Arts and Social Studies in English; First through Third Grade (cycle 2) is 80–90% French; Fourth and Fifth Grade (cycle 3) is 70% French with some subjects taught in English (ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math). Social Emotional Learning uses Zones of Regulation. It serves K–5 as a tuition-free charter, with a middle school affiliation to Denver Language School for grades 6–8 starting 2025–26. Facilities include an Art Room, Library, Flex Space, Cafeteria, Kitchen, an on-site basketball court, and three recesses near City Park.
