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.