Founded in 2010, SOAR is a Kindergarten-5th grade Denver Public Schools charter school serving approximately 490 students in Denver’s Far Northeast neighborhood.
The Vision of SOAR is for students to create full and meaningful lives, enrich our democracy, and create a more just society. At SOAR:
We believe students learn best when learning is purposeful, relevant, active, and joyful.
We believe that diversity of culture, thought, experience, and perspective is reflected in our work.
We believe that community is built through authentic, respectful, collaborative, and meaningful relationships.
We believe in cultivating and celebrating creative and critical thinking.
We believe in and build upon every child’s strengths, talents, and potential.
We believe in the integration of academic and social-emotional learning.
We believe in individual and collective responsibility for the success of all students.
Our school offers a holistic approach to education that combines rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional learning and character-building so that our students develop the skills they need to thrive as learners and leaders.