Choose PSD - Poudre School District

Choose Excellence. Choose Belonging.
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Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child!

We created this site to help you explore Poudre School District’s exceptional schools and programs, learn how to register, and find the place where your child will thrive.

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Why Choose PSD?

PSD Outperforms
the State in Every Academic Subject

42% of Seniors Graduate with 12 or More College Credits

14 State-Recognized Schools This Year

86% of Students Say They Feel Connected at School

Champions in the Classroom, on the Field, on the Stage

At PSD, excellence isn’t just about academics. It’s about belonging, opportunity, and supporting the whole child — in the classroom, on the field, and beyond.

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New to Northern Colorado? You've landed in the best place for your child to learn and thrive. Read about our exceptional schools, programs, transportation, meals, before- and after-school care, and more at a webpage built just for you!

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The best start for your child begins here at PSD. Learn about our amazing schools and why you should Choose PSD. Download a free kindergarten guide as you prepare for the first day of school.

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Programs and Campus Options

To find which schools offer each of these programs and options, click here.

Advanced Placement:

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID):

AVID is a college and career readiness program that teaches students core WICOR skills (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) to ensure they not only get into college but have the skills to successfully graduate. AVID deliberately builds a dynamic community where students develop a sense of belonging and become self-advocates for their own learning.

Alternative Education Campuses:

Career & Technical Education (CTE):

Concurrent Enrollment:

Core Knowledge:

A classically-oriented curriculum structured around a sequence of foundational knowledge. This provides a highly content-focused, sequential approach to education. Core Knowledge embodies the philosophy that children enter the world on a more equal playing field when they are given access to a more consistent and unified bank of knowledge. Developed by E.D. Hirsch, this is the same curriculum utilized at most Northern Colorado classical schools.

Dual Language:

Expeditionary Learning:

Hybrid Learning:

International Baccalaureate (IB):

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC):

A credit-earning high school program run by the US military designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Enlisting into the military after participation is not required, but participation can lead to higher rank if a student does enlist. JROTC's objective is that all students graduate from high school on time with a foundation of skills that will enable them to be successful citizens after graduation. All aspects of the program, including uniforms, travel to and from competitions, etc. are free of cost.

Choose Excellence. Choose Belonging. Choose PSD.

PSD Outperforms the State in Every Academic Subject