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About CLA
It takes a village to raise a child.
At CLA, we live by that every single day. Every student is a family member here. We give our students the same treatment and support we would give our own children, and we’re committed in every way to their growth.
In fact, CLA is designed to serve every student that comes through our doors with the best opportunity to graduate. We are committed to more than just the academic success of our students – with our self-paced environment, one-to-one advisory relationships, professional experts, & our passionate, caring teachers, our goal is to help shape our students into successful people.
Since our founding in 1987, we have constantly refined our approach to our students to maximize their potential. We work for their success as if they were our own kids.
If you’re looking for a high school with a strong support structure, family envrionment, small class sizes, and equal opportunity for all students regardless of background, then you should enroll now!
At CLA, you are family.
- Students can earn 96 credits during the school year.
- We provide extended day learning opportunities for students.
- Online credit recovery classes are available.
- Wrap around services.
- We are rich in technology.
- SAT prep classes
- Multiple chances for academic success
- Contemporary Learning Academy is conveniently located near public transportation through multiple buses ( 0 & 6) and via light rail.
Students enrolled at CLA have three options:
OPTION 1
Enter CLA at age 14; Graduate High School at age 16 1/2.
OPTION 2
Enter CLA at age 14; graduate High School at age 17 with one of the following:
Two years of college (Associate of Arts or Science Degree) OR
A Career and Technical Education Certificate in a specialized career
OPTION 3
Students may enter CLA during their Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
- Small Class sizes (15:1 Student/Teacher ratio)
- Advisory teacher for every student
- Safe and supportive learning environment
- Tutorial support of Academic classes and activities
- Counselor, Social Worker, Psychologist and Nurse
- Serve Breakfast and Lunch
- RTD Bus passes available
Administration & Staff

Sandra Just
Principal

Wayman White
Assistant Principal

Terri Talavera
Dean of Students
Support Staff

Katie Switzer
Counselor
Katie_Switzer@dpsk12.org

Patricia Ochoa
CTE Coordinator
Cell: 303-564-3228
Patricia_Ochoa@dpsk12.org

Jasmine Dubose
Office Support
Jasmine_Dubose@dpsk12.org

Stephanie Manville
Social Worker
Stephanie_Manville@dpsk12.org

Derrick Campbell
Campus Safety Officer

Margey Miroslavich
Facility Supervisor

Steffaine Bookhardt
CCR Coordinator
Steffaine_Bookhardt@dpsk12.org

Jennifer Strong
Campus Safety Officer

Jennifer Cordona
Costodial

Beulah Morman
Psychologist
Cell: 970-591-3201
Beulah_Morman@dpsk12.org

Patty Mendez
Kitchen Manager

Shauney Brown
Custodian -Evening

Gina Hughes
Nurse

Nate Valtakis
Para

Danielle Clemons
Para

Tabari Totty
Restorative Justice
Tabari_totty@dpsk12.org