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{Public Schools}
BOISE SCHOOL DISTRICT 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise 83709 854-4000 www.boiseschools.org
Total enrollment: 25,200
Elementary Schools: 32
Junior High Schools: 8 High Schools: 4 comprehensive Alternative Programs: Evening School, Marian Pritchett School, and Frank Church High School.
Focus Programs
EARLY LEARNING Extended Day Kindergarten (tuition-based) , Madison Early Childhood Education Center
ELEMENTARY Classical Education program (grades K–6; available at Pierce Park), Dual Language (Spanish at Whitney and Whittier), Harbor Method (Owyhee-Harbor and Hidden Springs), International Educational Programs (Longfellow and Pierce Park), Montessori (Liberty)
JUNIOR HIGH Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center
HIGH SCHOOL Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center (10-12), Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center
GIFTED & TALENTED (GATE) Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program, GATE pullout (grades 2-6) and full-time (grades 1-9) program
SPECIAL NEEDS Boise Language Academy, Preschool
CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1101 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell 83605 455-3300 www.caldwellschools.org
Total enrollment: 7,500
Elementary Schools: 6 Middle Schools: 2 High Schools: 1 comprehensive Alternative Programs: Canyon Springs Alternative High School, Caldwell Freshman Academy
Magnet Program: Special needs preschool available
KUNA JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #3 1450 Boise St., Kuna 83634 922-1000 kunaschools.org
Total enrollment: 5,000
Elementary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 1 High Schools: 1 comprehensive
Alternative Program: Initial Point High School
Magnet and Other Programs
EARLY LEARNING Special needs preschool
ELEMENTARY Challenge Program for gifted students (grades K-6), ELL at Reed Elementary
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL Advanced Placement Opportunities (7-12), Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center (in Boise; grades 10–12)
MERIDIAN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 1303 E. Central Dr., Meridian 83642 855-4500 meridianschools.org
Total enrollment: 34,700
Elementary Schools: 31 Middle Schools: 9
High Schools: 5 comprehensive Alternative Programs: Crossroads Middle School, Pathways Middle School, Meridian Academy High School, Eagle Academy High School, Central Academy Night School
Magnet and Other Programs
EARLY LEARNING Optional full-day (tuition) kindergarten, special needs preschools
ELEMENTARY Arts and Leadership: Christine Donnell (K-8), Pioneer (K-5, modified calendar), Eagle Elementary (K-5) Challenge Gifted Programs: Andrus, Siena (K-8) Core Literacy: Paramount (K-5, limited availability) Language and Culture: Gateway School of Language and Culture Math and Science: Galileo (K-8), Summerwind (K-5) Math and Technology: Spalding (K-5, modified calendar) Other schools with modified calendars: Chaparral, Seven Oaks
MIDDLE SCHOOL Eagle (Arts), Heritage (Science), Lewis & Clark (Math & Technology), Lowell Scott (Arts and Challenge Gifted)
HIGH SCHOOL Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center (10-12), Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center, Renaissance (Magnet strands in: International Studies, Law and Leadership, Research and Medical Studies, College Prep Focus )
SPECIAL NEEDS Meridian Transition Academy (ages 18-21)
NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT #131 619 S. Canyon, Nampa 83686 468-4600 www.nsd131.org
Total enrollment: 15,000
Elementary Schools: 15 Middle Schools: 4
High School: 3 comprehensive Alternative Programs: Parkview High School, Ridgeline High School
Magnet and Other Programs
EARLY LEARNING Special Needs Preschool
ELEMENTARY New Horizons Dual Language (Spanish-English), Magnet School (grades K-3)
HIGH SCHOOL Paraprofessional high school coursework
VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5207 S. Montana Ave., Caldwell 83607 454-0445 www.vallivue.org
Total enrollment: 7,500
Elementary Schools (K–5): 6 Middle School: 1 comprehensive High School: 1 comprehensive Alternative Programs: Vallivue Academy, Rivervue Middle School, Vallivue Virtual Academy, Special needs preschool program.
{Online Education}
Another Choice Virtual School 249-1597 www.anotherchoicecharter.org
IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY (IDLA) 342-0207 www.idahodigitallearning.org
Idaho Distance Education Academy (I-DEA) (208) 672-1155 www.idahoidea.org
Idaho Virtual Academy 322-3559 www.idahova.org
INSPIRE CONNECTIONS ACADEMY 322-4002 www.connectionsacademy.com
Kaplan Academy of Idaho (866) 345-2909 www.kaplanacademy.com/idaho
Richard McKenna Charter High School (888) 580-2449 www.rmckenna.org
iSucceed Virtual High School (800) 211-1687 www.isucceedvhs.net
{Homeschooling}
CHOIS (Christian Homeschoolers of Idaho State) 424-6685 www.chois.org
Homeschool Idaho - Connecting home educators in Idaho www.homeschoolidaho.com
Idaho Coalition of Home Educators www.iche-idaho.org
UBC Homeschool Academy (University Baptist Church) 407-6419 www.ubcboise.org
Vineyard Christian Home School Co-op 377-1477 www.vineyardboise.org
{Academic Enrichment}
CLUB Z! IN-HOME TUTORING 624 W. Sandstone Crt, Boise 83702 424-9500 www.clubztutoring.com
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 1675 S. Maple Grove Rd., Boise 83709 377-9814 www.cciidaho.com
FRAMEWORK LEARNING BOISE 890-0008 www.frameworklearning.com
KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER •12828 W. LaSalle St., Boise 83713 947-8286 •1801 N. Lakes St., Meridian 83646 906-2188 www.kumon.com
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