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Two-way immersion delivers instruction in two languages, reinforcing both languages throughout the day. Kindergarten has 90% French instruction, with English Language Arts and Social Studies taught in English. First through third grade is 80-90% French, while fourth and fifth grades are 70% French, with some subjects taught in English (ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Math). The curriculum aligns with French educational standards and Colorado State Standards.
Art, STEM, physical education, and music are integrated as class-time specials. Musical education includes singing, listening, and exploration. Main learning areas include acting and expressing through artistic activities and a focus on world representation and emotion, with dedicated art, STEM, and music offerings within the curriculum. Les Misérables is a student performance featuring all students from FAS Denver and L'École de Denver.
L'École de Denver provides bilingual preschool education as an early exposure to language. Alliance Française de Denver offers language classes, cultural events, and community programs that connect people through the arts, film, literature, and more. These programs foster French language exposure and cultural engagement within Denver's French-speaking community.
The Parent Teacher Organization coordinates volunteer opportunities, with background checks required for school volunteering. The school hosts community events such as the annual Gala and fundraising initiatives. The Les Misérables After Party is a community-led fundraiser featuring an after-event program and opportunities for involvement.
Parents and volunteers can engage through the PTO, which coordinates volunteer activities and supports school programs. Community fundraising events, including Les Misérables-related activities, raise funds to hire teachers and support staff. Sponsorships and annual giving campaigns further support school programs and community involvement.
The School Accountability Committee informs and encourages parent and community involvement in planning and evaluating the instructional program. The committee and school leadership pursue bilingual, bi-literate learning and prepare students for success in local and international settings, aiming to develop community leaders who can connect with others in French and beyond.
Social-emotional learning follows the Zones of Regulation program to enhance self-awareness and emotional skills. The curriculum includes physical education, arts, and music as part of everyday learning to promote well-being and healthy development. The program also emphasizes motricity, health, safety through physical education, and holistic student well-being.
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.
