K-3 Campus614 East 20th StreetGreeley, Colorado 80631

PHONE: 970-348-1400FAX: 970-348-1430

OFFICE HOURS:7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

CLASS HOURS:Monday - Friday 8:35 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Bella’s Family is Your Family!

Romero Academy of Applied Technology

Meet theLeadership Team

Tomorrow’s school…. Today.Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology

Bella

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALK-3 CampusAshley Aragonaaragon4@greeleyschools.org970-348-1409

The Academy is a dual-campus K-8 school formed through the consolidation of the former East Memorial Elementary and Bella Romero K-7 schools. The 2014-2015 year marked the inauguration of this innovative K-8 experience for students in east Greeley and beyond. Our vision - “Bella’s Family Tradition” - is that all students will graduate high school (at a minimum) and achieve their dreams. Students in The Academy are not labeled by grade level but rather identi�ed by their year of high school graduation (for example, “Class of 2024”). Furthermore, we support students on an ongoing basis by visiting them in high school, analyzing their attendance, behavior, and achievement data throughout high school, and being present to congratulate them on the day of their graduation ceremony. Our commitment is not only to the students in Bella’s family, but also to the parents and other signi�cant adults in their lives. We believe in the power of the school-home partnership and we work hard to build and maintain authentic connections with each family.

The “Applied Technology” Advantage:At The Academy, we believe in applying technology to all areas of the student experi-ence. Tomorrow’s leaders must be “digital natives” – using varied tools and devices to excel in their profession. We have more than 600 student devices - a mix of iPads and laptop computers - that are used to enhance student learning. We are implementing an innovative approach called “blended learning” . This method uses speci�c computer software to help a portion of the class practice at individual levels, while the teacher works with other students in one-on-one and/or small group formats.

www.greeleyschools.org/romeroacademy

4-8 Campus1400 East 20th StreetGreeley, Colorado 80631

PHONE: 970-348-2500FAX: 970-348-2530

OFFICE HOURS:7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

CLASS HOURS:Monday - Friday 8:25 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALK-3 CampusKim Clarkkclark4@greeleyschools.org970-348-1410

DEAN OF CULTURE4-8 CampusJenny Henriksenjhenriksen@greeleyschools.org970-348-2511

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL4-8 CampusLindsay Gentlelgentle@greeleyschools.org970-348-2510

PRINCIPALK-3 and 4-8 CampusJon Cooneyjcooney@greeleyschools.org970-348-2509

The sta� here is fantastic. I wouldn’t think of having my children go to school anywhere else.

Committed to a Holistic Education:We give exceptional instruction and support of social-emotional skills in all grades, and provide numerous courses and extracurricular opportunities to round out the student experience. • K-3 Specials: art, music, P.E., science/technology, library • 4-5 Specials: art, music, P.E., science/technology • 6-8 Elective Courses: Computer Programming, Engineering, Digital Media, Lifetime Fitness P.E., 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, Sport/Fitness P.E., Instrumental Music, Digital Music Studio, Electronic Publications, Reading/Math Intervention Support • “Summit” After-School Program: Available to selected students in grades K-8. The program is focused on literacy, science, and technology and uses project- based learning and service learning to help students see how their education relates to the real world. • Intramurals: Various intramural activities are provided at both campuses to increase student physical activity and exposure to sports programs. • K-5 Athletics: Flag football is open to boys and girls in grades 4 and 5. Wrestling is available for students K-5. • 6-8 Athletics: volleyball, tackle football, soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, track and �eld, wrestling and cross county. • Dream Team: Coordinated program that helps grade 6-12 students prepare for college, apply for college, and earn scholarship funding to pay for college.

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The K-3 Experience:

Our K-3 campus is focused on building rock-solid foundational literacy and math skills in every student. We use high-quality, research-based curricula and we have dedicated, highly-trained professionals in every classroom. Teacher teams, instructional coaches, and administrators meet weekly to analyze each student’s progress. We celebrate positive growth and also swiftly make individualized adjustments if a student is not on the expected learning trajectory.

The 4-8 Experience:

Our 4-8 campus is focused on personalized education. Drawing upon their foundational academic skills, students are expected to take on a more central role in their learning. Courses are set up in a way that after students receive instruction, they will have opportunities to apply their new learning aligned with their individual level of understanding. Teachers work with students to set individual goals, track progress on a daily basis, and develop the skills they will need to succeed in high school, college and future careers. Students select elective courses in grades 6-8 (up to three each semester) to further enhance opportunities in their areas of personal interest.

Cris Ortiz