School Profile

High Trails is a core part of the sixth-grade curriculum in Academy District 20 (ASD20), offering a three-day, two-night outdoor education experience in Florissant, Colorado. Each participating ASD20 middle school attends High Trails for one assigned week in the fall. Teachers and administrators accompany students and work alongside High Trails staff to deliver a hands-on, standards-based learning experience.

The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program develops and nurtures students with exceptional abilities and talents in academics, creative thinking, leadership, or visual and performing arts.

Drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay will allow students to explore both 2-D and 3- D art. Our curriculum may coordinate with themes used in math, science, language arts, and social studies to enable students to have a well-rounded art education experience.

​Multi-Tiered System of Supports provides academic and social/emotional/behavior support for students based on their needs.

Sources of Strength is a youth program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying and substance abuse.