Option School
Jeffco Public Schools offers many educational options to meet the needs of our students. This includes option schools. Option schools, serving kindergarten through grade 12, draw students from all parts of the district who can choice enroll at the school.
These schools offer a particular educational focus such as highly structured programs, experiential learning or technical training. In addition, there are certain option schools that are considered Alternative Education Campuses (AECs).
About Alternative Education Campuses
In Jeffco, not all students are starting from the same place nor do they need the same things to reach their fullest potential. We view individual differences as assets to be leveraged and provide a variety of quality educational options to help all students thrive.
Jeffco Public Schools Alternative Education Campuses (AECs) provide specialized support and services to help students thrive. Some alternative education campuses are considered high-risk AECS and serve students who are at-risk, over-aged or undercredited so they get the specialized support they need.
AECs are considered option schools. Each AEC school has their own process of enrollment including choice option, direct placement, . Learn more about specific enrollment processes on each school’s website.
Learn more about articulation areas and boundary maps in Jeffco
Alternative Education Campuses
- Brady High School (grades 9-12)
- Connections Learning Center (CLC) on the Earle Johnson Campus (grades 6-9)
- Fletcher Miller School (grade pre-K-12)
- Jeffco Transition Services
- Jeffco Virtual Academy (JVA) (grades 6-12)
- Long View High School (grades 10-12)
- Mount View Youth Services Center (ages 10-18)
- McLain Community High School (grades 9-12)
- New America Charter School (grades 9-12)
- Sobesky Academy (grades K-12)
- Rocky Mountain School for the Deaf (Preschool-12; charter school)
- Warren Tech Central, North and South (grades 11-12)
Other Option Schools
- Dennison Elementary
- D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High
- Free Horizon Montessori
- Jefferson County Open Elementary
- Jefferson County Open Secondary
- The Manning School of Academics & Arts
AEC Community Superintendent
Alternative Education Campuses (AECs) are supported by a Community Superintendent, who serves as a link between the schools, the community and the district. Community Superintendents oversee school management, monitor and evaluate school effectiveness, student achievement and implementation of curriculum.
The AECs are supported by the following Community Superintendents:
Area Representatives
Mike Freeman
Community Superintendent
- Jeffco Remote Learning Program
- Warren Tech Campuses
Tayo Adeeko
Executive Director - Charter Partnerships
- Rocky Mountain Deaf School
- New America School Charter School
Terry Walderman
Executive Director - Student Services, Community Superintendent
- Fletcher Miller School
- Sobesky Academy
- Jeffco Transition Services
Wendy Doran
Community Superintendent
- Brady High School
- Connections Learning Center (CLC)
- Jeffco Virtual Academy (JVA)
- Long View High School/ Mount View Youth Services Center
- McLain Community High School
District Accountability Committee representatives
- Quentin Griffin
- Carrie Mumma
Student Leadership Board representative
- Jonathan Leblanc-Esparza
- Maya Grant
- Isabell (Izzy) Nassi