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{Public Schools}

BOISE SCHOOL DISTRICT
8169 W. Victory Rd.
Boise 83709
854-4000
www.boiseschools.org

Elementary Schools: 32

Junior High Schools: 8
High Schools: 4 comprehensive
Alternative Programs: Evening School, Marian Pritchett School, and Frank Church High School.

Magnet Programs: Owyhee-Harbor Method Elementary School, Hidden Springs Elementary School (Harbor Method), Montessori program (grades K–6), dual language (Spanish-English) primary program, Classical Education program (grades K–2), International Education programs (grades K–6),Treasure Valley Math & Science Center, Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center (grades 10–12). Madison Early Childhood Education Center. Boise Language Academy. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. Optional (tuition) full-day kindergarten. GATE pull-out program (grades 2–6), full-time gifted and highly gifted classrooms (grades 1–9). Special needs preschools.

Total enrollment: 25,000

CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1101 E. Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell 83605
455-3300
www.caldwellschools.org

Elementary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Program: Canyon Springs

Alternative High School
Magnet Program: Special needs preschool available

Total enrollment: 6,300

KUNA JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #3
1450 Boise St.
Kuna  83634
922-1000
www.kunaschools.org

Elementary Schools: 6

Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1 comprehensive,

1 alternative
Magnet Program: ELL at Reed Elementary. Challenge Program for gifted students (grades 1–5). Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center (in Boise; grades

10–12). Advanced Math & Science Academy (grades 7–8). Special needs preschool.

Total enrollment: 4,500

MERIDIAN JOINT SCHOOL DIST. #2
1303 E. Central Dr.
Meridian  83642
855-4500
www.meridianschools.org

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 Programs: Optional full-day (tuition) kindergarten. A variety of themed magnet programs at various elementary and secondary grade levels (see Magnet Section next page). Self-contained Challenge Programs (grades 3–8), year-round elementary schools. Meridian Technical Charter High School (grades 9–12),  Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School (grades 9–12). ELL program. Special needs preschools.

Total enrollment: 32,000

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT #131 
619 S. Canyon
Nampa  83686
468-4600
www.nsd131.org

Elementary Schools: 15
Middle Schools: 4

High School: 3 comprehensive
Alternative Programs: Teen Parent,

Ridgeline High School, GED program.

Other Programs: Dual language (Spanish-English) K-1 program. Paraprofessional high school coursework. Special needs preschool. Teen parent program.

Total enrollment: 14,500

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
5207 S. Montana Ave.
Caldwell 83607
454-0445
www.vallivue.org

Elementary Schools (K–5): 6
Middle Schools: 2
High School: 1 comprehensive
Alternative Programs: Vallivue Academy Special needs preschool program.
Total enrollment: 6,300

{Magnet Schools}

Public Magnet Schools

Boise School District
Dual Language at Whitney and Whittier Elementaries
854-6580 (Whitney)
854-6630 (Whittier)
www.boiseschools.org
Grades K–3 for 2010-2011. Half the instruction is in English, half in Spanish.  Grade levels added each year as students progress.

International Schools at Longfellow and Pierce Park Elementaries
854-5450 (Longfellow)
854-5880 (Pierce Park)
www.boiseschools.org
Grades K–6. A deeper strand of global studies. Spanish, beginning in kindergarten.

Montessori at Liberty Elementary
854-5410
www.boiseschools.org
Grades K–6. The mission is to foster self-motivated, responsible, life-long learners, using the Montessori philosopy and methods of education.

Harbor Method at Owyhee-Harbor and Hidden Springs Elementaries
854-5850 (Owyhee)
229-4727 (Hidden Springs)
boiseschools.org/schools/owyhee
boiseschools.org/schools/hiddensprings 
Harbor Schools focus on kindness, high academic and behavioral expectations, a challenging curriculum, direct instruction, and parent involvement.

Dehryl A. Dennis-Technical Education Center
854-5810
www.boiseschools.org/schools/tech_center
Grades 10-12. State-of-the-art facility providing instruction for Ada County students.  Trades and industry, Cisco Academy, leadership and competitive skills events year-round.  The Dennis Technical Education Center serves 875 students from 16 area high schools throughout Boise, Meridian and Kuna School Districts.

Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center At Riverglen Junior High
854-6802
www.boiseschools.org/schools/TVMSC
TVMSC is an inquiry-based program designed for students (regardless of age) who can perform at an accelerated 7th–12th grade level, and who have a strong interest/desire to excel in mathematics and science.  Summer programs. See website for student selection process.

Meridian School District

Arts

Christine Donnell (K–8)
Pioneer (K–5, also modified calendar)
Eagle (K–5)
Lowell Scott Middle (6–8 Primera Program)
Eagle Middle

K–8 Schools

Christine Donnell
Galileo
Siena (magnet only at 6–8)

Math and Technology

Spalding (K–5, also modified calendar)
Lewis and Clark Middle

Literacy

Paramount (K–5, limited availability)

Math and Science

Galileo (K–8)
Summerwind (K–5)

Renaissance High School
350-4380
Grades 9–11 for fall 2010. Three unique academic programs: Law and Leadership, Research and Medical Sciences, or International Studies. Candidate school for International Baccalaureate Programme.

Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center
854-5810
www.boiseschools.org/schools/tech_center
Grades 10–12. State-of-the-art facility providing instruction for Ada County students.  Trades and industry, Cisco

Academy, leadership and competitive skills events year-round.  Serves 875 students from 16 area high schools throughout Boise, Meridian and Kuna School Districts.

Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center At Riverglen Junior High, Boise
854-6802
www.boiseschools.org/schools/TVMSC
TVMSC is an inquiry-based program designed for students (regardless of age) who can perform at an accelerated 7th-12th grade level, and who have a strong interest/desire to excel in mathematics and science. Open to Meridian students. Summer programs. See website for student selection process.

{Online Education}

Another Choice Virtual School 
249-1597
www.anotherchoicecharter.org
Opening fall 2010 for all Treasure Valley K–12 students.  Built on academic achievement, development of social competence, and a primary focus of assisting individuals with learning differences to become full and active members of their school and community. Lottery in early April. Tuition-free, public.

Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA)
342-0207
www.idahodigitallearning.org
Offered to grades 7–12 with a maximum ratio of 1:25. Multiple sessions/year. State-sponsored, accredited, online virtual school providing all students with greater access to diverse courses with highly qualified faculty. Advanced Placement and concurrent college credit classes.

Idaho Distance Education Academy (I-DEA)
(800) 871-5057
www.idahoidea.org
I-DEA is a K–12 public charter school that provides curricular and instructional support to those who have elected to educate at home. Courses are based on the Idaho State Content standards. Tuition-free. Dual credit available.

Idaho Virtual Academy
322-3559
www.idahova.org
For K–12 grade levels. An innovative tuition-free model for public education. Field trips and other opportunities for social interaction. AP/Honors courses. Part of a nationwide network serving 25,000+.

INSPIRE Connections Academy
322-4002
www.connectionsacademy.com
Virtual Charter School for K–12. Connections Academy is an innovative tuition-free public school that students attend from home. Combines the skills and experience of certified teachers and the depth and structure of a first-class curriculum. AP/Honors classes.

Kaplan Academy of Idaho
(866) 345-2909
www.kaplanacademy.com/idaho/
Online school for qualified Idaho students grades 6–12. One-on-one instruction with state-certified teachers. Curriculum for all levels—core, honors, and AP classes. Tuition-free.

Richard McKenna Charter High School
(888) 580-2449
www.rmckenna.org
Provides a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities in a variety of specially designed programs.

iSucceed Virtual High School
(800) 211-1687
www.isucceedvhs.net
A free online high school diploma program that offers highly personalized instruction designed to accommodate individual learning styles, lifestyles, and goals. AP, honors, and dual credit courses.

{Homeschooling}

CHOIS (Christian Homeschoolers of Idaho State)
424-6685
www.chois.org

Idaho Coalition of Home Educators
www.iche-idaho.org

Vineyard Christian Home School Co-op
377-1477
www.vineyardboise.org

{Academic Enrichment}

Children’s Therapy Place
6855 W. Fairview, #120, Boise 83704
323-8888
www.childrenstherapyplace.com

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
624 W. Sandstone Court, 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
www.kumon.com

Sylvan Learning
•5119 Glenwood, Boise 83714 322-3555
•2071 12th Ave. Rd., Nampa 461-7343
www.educate.com