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Girls' Persist is a 1-week STEM leadership summer camp for 5th–8th grade girls, held at South Ridge Elementary in Castle Rock, CO from June 23–27, 2025. The program empowers girls through scenario-based problem-solving, math efficacy activities, and self-efficacy skill-building to boost confidence, critical thinking, and STEM persistence. Meals are provided, and the cost is $95.
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Families who wish to enroll their student in a school other than their neighborhood school must use this tool to request Open Enrollment during one of two open enrollment periods DCSD offers annually.
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Families can access their student's Elementary Progress Report (EPR) via the Engaged Parent Portal.
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Express Check-In is a DCSD application that allows parents to update household information, sign forms, update health conditions, and pay school fees.
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Learn more about B.A.S.E. at South Ridge.
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Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is the main test used to assess the progress of our students and our school.
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This handbook is meant to serve as a guide for students and families.
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From safety and security to weather delays and transportation, the DCSD Parent's Guide has everything you need to know.