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United States, Telluride
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The school has a full-time, in-house school counselor. Social Emotional Learning is embedded in daily interactions and routines. The school is adding intentional SEL programming to help students develop greater self- and social-awareness, manage their emotions, establish healthy relationships, and make responsible choices. SEL programming includes homeroom lessons focusing on emotional vocabulary and regulation, sex education, and high school Mental Health First Aid training. Regular SEL coffee talks provide parent education and conversation on topics related to child and adolescent development. Ongoing program development will align with an external curriculum and expand health education classes.
The school has a full-time, in-house school counselor who provides mental health services to students. High school Mental Health First Aid training is part of the program.
Telluride Mountain School is a PreK-12 independent, fully accredited school in Telluride, Colorado. The early years follow Montessori principles, while the upper grades pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for juniors and seniors. In grades 7–12 the program emphasizes rigorous mathematics, in-depth research skills, applied scientific inquiry, seminar-style humanities, and Spanish language immersion, alongside ongoing arts, athletics, and technology. The IB Core includes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. IB examinations are externally moderated and can earn college credit; diplomas are issued in the summer after graduation. Experiential and outdoor education, including immersion projects and field-based learning, complements academics. The school offers strong visual arts and music programs, with the Rock and Roll Academy providing music instruction in a multimedia environment. Community service and service learning are integral, and the Student Life Curriculum supports leadership, mindfulness, and wellbeing through clubs such as robotics and theater.
