Mission Statement

Our mission is to create an engaging teaching-learning environment that values student individuality and encourages students to:

• recognize and achieve their full potential,
• collaborate in the learning process,
• become lifelong learners, and
• actively participate in their local and global societies..

Community

The Littleton Public Schools serve the cities of Centennial, Littleton, and adjacent unincorporated areas. Littleton and Centennial are suburbs south of Denver with many business and professional residents. The student population is approximately 15,000. There are thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two charter schools, three high schools and one alternative high school.

Arapahoe High School

A comprehensive college preparatory four-year high school with a national reputation as "excellent", opened in 1964.

Variable Scheduling

The Variable is an adaptation of college semester scheduling. Many classes meet fewer than five periods each week. The periods per week depend upon the demands of the course. There are six periods per day consistsing of 59 minutes each. One semester hour of credit is granted for every period per week spent in class or lab.

The Variable Schedule enables students to have:
1. A more diversified educational experience through a broad range of course offerings.
2. A variety of resource centers with open computer and science laboratories as well as study areas.
3. Opportunity for counselors and teachers to meet with students on a one-to-one basis throughout the school day for tutoring and consultation.
4. Opportunity for students to plan their course choices and create their course schedule through a college-type of registration procedure.
5. Opportunity for students to develop personal responsibility during unsheduled time.

Support for Students

Study Center

Academic "double dosing" for students requiring tutoring, additional time and support. Students receive this opportunity during unscheduled time. Self referrals and/or teacher referrals allow students to participate.

Advanced Placement

In 2009, students took examinations in Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, French Language, Human Geography, Physics B and C, Spanish Language, spanish Literature, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, Psychology, European History and Music Theory. Of the 729 Exams taken by 373 candidates, 76 percent were graded three or higher.

Graduation Requirements
(Minimum Requirements)

LANGUAGE ARTS - 35 Semester Credits (8 Sem.)
SOCIAL STUDIES - 30 Semester Credits (8 Sem.)
MATHEMATICS - 4 Semesters
SCIENCE - 4 Semesters
FINE ARTS - 6 Semester Credits
PRACTICAL ARTS - 6 Semester Credits
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 12 Semester Credits
World Language is Recommended
Academic Rigor Expected!

ELECTIVES - In addition to the required credits, each student must select sufficient additional credits to complete a minimum of 188 semester credits.

COLLEGE COURSES - College courses are offered at AHS through the University of Colorado-Denver and Arapahoe Community College

Carnegie Units

In converting semester hours into Carnegie Units of credit, allow one-half unit per semester for 3, 4, and 5 semester hour classes and one-fourth unit for 2 semester hour classes. These recommendations are based upon studies done as part of our Accreditation from the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado High School Activities Association.

GPA and Class Rank

GPA and rank are based on grades 9-12. All courses for which the student receives an A, B, C, D, or F grade are included in the GPA; Pass/Fail courses are graded P or NC and are not included, but do count for graduation credit. If a student repeats a course, both grades are included in the GPA. All students are included in the class rank. Advanced Placement courses are weighted as follows:
Adv. Placement: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1, F=0
All Other Courses: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
(Honors courses are not weighted)

Higher Education - 481 in the class
93% attending colleges/universities
Four Year - 81%     Two Year - 12%

Thirty-two percent of our college bound students are attending college outside of Colorado.

National Merit Class of 2009

Class of 2010

National Merit

G.P.A. Median - 3.05

PSAT - 672 Students Tested

Mrs. Amy Boyce (Grades 9-12: A-De)

Post-Grad Center Co-Liason
Career and Technical School Liason (ACTS)
Special Scholarships
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
Awards Convocation
Graduation

Mrs. Katie Kirgan (Grades 9-12: Df-Hon)

National Merit Recognition
PSAT Test Coordinator
PLAN Test Coordinator
ACT State Test Co-Coordinator
Graduation

Mr. Kirk Bast (Grades 9-12: Hoo-Mc)

Post Graduate Center Co-Liason
Foreign Exchange/International Students
Naviance Coordinator
NCAA Clearinghouse
Freshmen Registration
STEP Coordinator
Graduation

Ms. Lynn Christensen (Grades 9-12: Md-Sc)

National Merit Recognition
Gifted/Talented Liason
Military Liason
Academic Support Liason
Freshmen Registration
Awards Convocation
Graduation

Mrs. Astrid Thurnau (Grades 9-12: Sd-Z)

Guidance Department Chairperson
Advanced Placement Coordinator
ACT/SAT Information
College Board SSD Coordinator
KIWANIS Liason
Special Scholarships
Graduation

Mrs. Jan Lewallen - Coordinator, Post Graduate Center
Mrs. Amanda Clark - Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Michelle Snyder - Registrar
Mrs. Patty Schaff - Records Secretary

Department Chairs

September 2009

Enrollment	2,138
Senior	543
Juniors	526
Sophmores	527
Freshmen	542

Teachers	120
Counselors	5
Media Specialists	1
Administrators	6

79% have Master's and Advanced Degrees. All Faculty members have Bachelor's Degrees and teach courses for which they are certified and qualified.

Arapahoe High School

2201 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial, CO 80122
Phone 303-347-6000
Fax 303-347-6004

Accreditation

COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Report Card - "Excellent"

Nondiscrimination Statement: Littleton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, nor on the basis of age against persons whose age is over forty (40). Inquiries concerning any of the above should be directed to the Executive for Human Resources, 5776 South Crocker Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120; phone(303)347-3300; or to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1961 Stout Street, Thirt Floor, Denver, Colorado 80294, Phone (303)844-5695.