Hulstrom Options School

           Welcome to Hulstrom Options K-8

Hulstrom Options K-8 is a magnet school within the Adams 12 Five Star School District. 
It serves students in grades K-8 for the entire district. 
We are located at 11551 Wyco Dr. Northglenn, CO 80233

   "Where Excellence is a Tradition"  

Hulstrom K-8 office will close starting Friday, June 20, 2008 and reopen Monday, August 4, 2008.

Have a great Summer!!!!   

RETURNING STUDENT INFORMATION

All returning students (1-8 grade) will update student information on August 14th and 15th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  All middle school (6-8 grade) will pick up class schedule during this time.

KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

Kindergarten and new student registration starts Tuesday, May 27, 2008 through Wednesday June 4, 2008  8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Please bring copies of birth certifcate, immunization and proof of residency (a utility bill works best). A registration fee of $25.00 for Full Day Young Scholars and Full Day Connections is due at registration.

Kindergarten and new student application process for the 2008-2009 school year is currently closed. We will start taking applications December 1, 2008 through Friday January 16, 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.  Remember a parent information night must be attended in order for the application to be considered.  Dates and times to be announced.
*Students  are selected by lottery.
Hulstrom does not accept out of district students
A Child must be 5 years of age no later 9/15/08 - No exceptions

A sibling list is created for siblings of currently enrolled Hulstrom students.  These applicants are given a priority status, but these students are held to the same admission screening standards as non-sibling applicants.  Kindergarten applicants are assessed using a kindergarten readiness test to determine whether Hulstrom is an appropriate placement for that applicant.  If the screening determines that Hulstrom is an appropriate placement, the student will be considered for admission.  There are four kindergarten programs. Each kindergarten class has a capacity of 25 students.

Connections and Young Scholars Kindergarten are full day tuition based programs. There is a monthly tuition and a registration fee.   Half day Connections and half day Gifted and Talent have no fee.  "Hulstrom Kindergarten is not considered a "Day Care."

How do I know I'm making the right choice?

• Trust your own knowledge of your child.
• Trust you own feelings and instincts about a school.
• Remember that your child must be prepared for a world very different from the one you experienced as a young child.
• Remember that school is not like it was when you were there.
• Include your child in the decision-making process.
• Seek many different opinions.
• Be cautious about making a decision based on only one factor.

Other Web Sites
www.kpirc.org/Downloads/Questions.pdf
www.austega.com/gifted/parents/choosingschools.htm
www.eduville.com/choosing.html
www.the-old-pro.com/rtschool.htm

Chinese Language and Culture at Hulstrom Options K-8

We are pleased to announce that Hulstrom has been awarded a Mandarin Chinese Language teacher grant from College Board.  Hulstrom welcomes our full-time Mandarin Chinese teacher! Ms. Shifang Hu joined our staff in January 2007.  She will stay with us as a part of our staff through the 2007-08 school year and offer Mandarin Chinese instruction to our students in grades 3-5 this year, and 3-8 next year. This grant was highly competitive and we are honored to have been selected by College Board.  This grant really helps Hulstrom to get world language instruction implemented in our K-8!
 

Here are some resource links supporting this decision:
Going Global, Scholastic News - May 8, 2006 www.scholastic.com/news
Chinese Foreign Language Programs Grow at Schools -  St. Petersburg Times - April 25, 2005
Learn Why Chinese Language Matters to Americans - Chinese Language Programs in American Schools
Why Chinese?  Chinese Language Programs in American Schools