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- Cherry Creek School District No. 5
- I-Team Programs
- I-Team Ranch
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I-Team Ranch
I-Team Ranch is an off-campus alternative program for high school students with special needs in the Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest and Grandview high schools feeder areas. I-Team Ranch provides a small educational community for 11th and 12th graders, ages 16-21, with a low student-to-teacher ratio. All students work closely with a case manager, who oversees the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of each student, graduation credits, discipline issues and academic progress.
All students at the I-Team Ranch have a need for a separate school placement through an IEP process started at the home high school.
Mission Statement
The I-Teams provide a safe school environment that values learning, responsibility, respect, mentoring, and life skills development so that all of our students will be prepared for a career or higher education.
Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning is an important component of education in the I-Team programs. All staff work to help students achieve personal growth by learning self-management techniques, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, and healthy approaches to conflict resolution. These social-emotional skills promote success at school, home, the workplace and in life.
Education Opportunities
Academic Program
- Small class sizes to increase individual attention
- Project-based learning
- Progress monitoring
- Structured school day
- Classes offered on quarter system.
- Opportunities for extra credit/independent study
- Preparation for higher level education
ACE (Alternative Cooperative Education)
- ACE classes
- Help with hourly jobs and work/study credit
- Internships/apprenticeships
- Volunteer activities
- Job-shadowing opportunities
- Placement in vocational programs or community college
Graduation
Graduation requirements follow district policy. Students receive a Cherry Creek Schools high school diploma upon graduation, and are encouraged to participate in their home school graduation ceremony. The I-Team community also holds a graduation ceremony.
Contact Us
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Kathy Dudek
Administrative Assistant
720-886-6880
kdudek@cherrycreekschools.org -
Krita Degerness
Special Education Teacher
720-886-6883 kdegerness@cherrycreekschools.org -
Brent Dice
Special Education Teacher
English
720-886-6883
bdice@cherrycreekschools.org -
Cash Hogsett
CTE Alternative Cooperative Education Teacher
720-886-6882
chogsett@cherrycreekschools.org -
Ji Liu
Math Teacher
720-886-6881 jliu13@cherrycreekschools.org -
Jason MillerSocial Studies Teacher
720-886-6881 -
William Polk
Science Teacher
720-886-6887
wpolk2@cherrycreekschools.org -
Jennifer Schichtel
Security Specialist
720-886-6895
jschichtel@cherrycreekschools.org -
Jen Finger
Social Worker
720-886-6889
jfinger2@cherrycreekschools.org -
Danni Knutt
Social Worker
720-886-6897
dknutt@cherrycreekschools.org -
Jenifer TyndallSocial Worker
720-886-6891