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Colorado Springs School District 38 Bio

Colorado Springs Area School District Information
Lewis-Palmer School District #38

The Lewis-Palmer School District is situated at the north end of El Paso County, north of the Air Force Academy. The district encompasses Palmer Lake, Monument, Woodmoor, and the northern part of Black Forest area. There are four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The student population of approximately 3,800 students generates a student/teacher ration of 24:1. In addition to the core curriculum, all district schools offer special education programs and enhanced educational opportunities for students. Approximately 80 percent of the high school graduates attend universities and colleges after having completed at least 23 credits for high school graduation. Twenty-two credits are required for a general diploma. The district provides bus transportation and a hot lunch program for its students.

School sponsored athletics at the middle school and high school level include most of the major sports activities. In addition, the fine arts programs at each level provide an enriched curriculum for all. Each school has many enrichment activities that take place before and after school to provide stimulating experiences for district students. In addition, the Lewis-Palmer Charter Academy opened in September, 1996, for grades K-8. Information regarding this charter school may be obtained by contacting the school at (719) 481-1950.

Lewis-Palmer School District #38
146 Jefferson Street
PO Box B
Monument, CO 80132
Office (719) 488-4700
www.lpsd.k12.co.us