Following are questions often asked by families considering Front Range Christian School for their children. For additional information, or if you have questions not answered on this list, please contact our Admissions Office or call 303-531-4541.
All preschool-12th grade students are located on our campus, just southeast of the intersection of Coal Mine Avenue and Pierce Street in Littleton, Colorado. The master address for the campus is 6657 W Ottawa Ave (for suite numbers and other addresses, please see the contact page). As the owner of the entire complex, Front Range Christian has renovated the former Cooper 7 movie theater complex and has built a relationship with several secular and Christian-owned businesses located onsite which lease business space from the school. These businesses enhance our community by providing useful services to our students and school families.
Preschool through 12th grade. Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) center hosts students preschool through kindergarten. The Elementary serves students grades 1-6. Junior High consists of students grades 7-8, and our Senior High is 9th-12th grade.
All full-time students meet Monday through Friday. For days off, half days, holidays, etc. please view the academic calendar.
No. Front Range Christian School is an independent, non-demoninational Christian school. Our school families represent over 75 churches within the surrounding communities.
No, we do not require uniforms. Our dress-code is based on Christian standards of modesty and neatness. A detailed description is available in the Family Handbook.
Front Range Christian School is governed by an elected Board of Directors comprised of parents of students enrolled in the school and parents of recent graduates. The administrative staff includes the President and Head of School (David Cooper), Jr/Sr High Principal (Eli Spector), Elementary Principal (Jill Hart), Director of Early Childhood Education (Jessica Bradley), Director of Generosity (John DeYoung), Director of Operations (Rod Ross), Director of Discipleship (Brian Gehr), Director of Student Experiences (Jeremy Wall), Director of Fine Arts (Amy Sutherland) and Athletic Director (Eric Osberg).
Because of the strong secular emphasis given to certain holidays, the following guidelines will be followed in respect to celebration:
Enrollment is over 500 students, preschool through 12th grades.
Our average class size is 15 students at the ECE and the Elementary and 17 students at the Junior and Senior High Schools. This allows for individualized attention so that every child achieves their ultimate potential.
All students enrolled for kindergarten at Front Range Christian must turn five prior to September 1 of the upcoming school year. We conduct screenings to determine the readiness of all kindergarten applicants.
Elementary: Please review the course offerings and curriculum for elementary students here.
Jr/Sr High: Please review the course offerings for both junior high and senior high. You may also be interested in our graduation requirements.
Yes. Front Range Christian School is fully accredited in grades preK-12, through ACSI (Association of Christian Schools, International) and Cognia (previously known as AdvancED).
Our position on elementary level standardized testing
In general, we believe that there is way too much emphasis on standardized testing in the public school arena. Parents have valid complaints in regard to there being too many mandatory tests throughout the school year and concerns regarding the loss of inordinate amounts of classroom instruction time as a result of those tests. As a private school, FRCS does not receive any federal or state funding and, therefore, is not mandated by law to administer the same standardized tests as one finds in public schools. In the interest of maximizing classroom learning at FRCS, we do not participate in TCAP, CSAP, etc.
At the same time, we do believe in monitoring the progress of our students to ensure that every student is meeting or exceeding appropriate grade-level benchmarks, especially in the area of reading, which is fundamental to all learning. We individually assess our K-6 students’ reading levels three times per year using DIBELS reading assessments, which take about 15 mins each, and this helps us identify students who may face learning challenges that require intervention, as well as children who are gifted beyond their grade level and need extra challenges in order to stretch and grow further. In addition, we use the Iowa Assessments tool (grades 3-6) once per year to measure children’s general progress across multiple subject areas. Students continue to take this test in junior and senior high at Front Range Christian School.
What about junior and senior high students?
Our junior high and senior high students participate in standardized testing as a part of their preparation for college entrance tests (ACT and SAT). Our students consistently score around 15% above the average state and national scores.
Spanish is offered at the junior and senior high levels. At the high school level, FRCS requires three years of foreign language in order to graduate.
Elementary Students: At FRCS, we believe that homework should support and reinforce classroom learning in meaningful ways. In the elementary grades, homework is purposeful, age-appropriate, and designed to foster responsibility and good study habits without placing undue stress on students or families. Teachers communicate clear expectations, and assignments focus primarily on practicing essential skills, reading, and developing independent learning routines.
Junior and Senior High Students: Based on extensive research, there is no simple answer for how much homework can be expected. FRCS students do have homework, but students can expect the nature of homework assignments to vary significantly according to the content of the class or subject area.
For more insight into our approach to homework at the secondary campus, please read this post by Jr/Sr High Principal, Eli Spector.
Possibly. Front Range Christian views special needs as including students on both ends of the learning spectrum: those who are extraordinarily gifted and those who have learning disabilities.
The Explore Program is Front Range Christian School’s tool for addressing the unique needs of highly capable elementary-aged learners. Specific services offered vary according to grade level and employ a variety of tools including pull-out classes, differentiated work, cluster classes, leveled classes, apprenticeships, and servant leader opportunities. Students are identified for the Explore Program through the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test scores (above the 90th percentile), teacher recommendation, and parent recommendation.
For gifted students in the junior/senior high, we offer a variety of honors, AP, and CCP courses. For a complete list of courses, please refer to the junior high course catalog and the senior high course catalog.
There are currently two different levels of services:
Desktop computers and iPads are available in the elementary school. Use of this equipment is assigned by teachers for specific lessons and projects. Junior high students are provided a Chromebook while on campus; families are encouraged to provide a computer with internet access at home for assignments. Senior high students are required to have their own wi-fi enabled portable computing device (laptop or tablet) classwork and homework. A computer lab is available for specific class use and may also be available for specific projects. Please refer to the technology page for more details.
As a discipleship-based Christian school, biblical principles are integrated into all subject areas. We offer a detailed Bible curriculum for students PreK-12 and appropriate time is devoted each day to Bible instruction. Our teachers encourage students to have their own personal devotions and to attend church regularly. In addition, students attend chapel once a week. Spiritually, FRCS provides an atmosphere in which students begin to “own” their faith and transition from a faith inherited from their parents. If you’d like to know more, be sure to ask our Admissions Office about our junior/senior high discipleship groups or read about our Discipleship Programs.
Please see current tuition rates and fees here.
Yes, tuition scholarships are designed to meet a short-term financial need for qualified families who desire to have a Christian education for their child(ren). Tuition scholarship applications are only accepted and processed after the prospective family enrolls their child(ren) at FRCS. Financial aid funds are limited, so the sooner you enroll your child(ren), the better the chances for qualified families to receive assistance.
We also offer a RaiseRight program to help reduce tuition costs using things you buy already.
For more information about all financial aid options, please see the financial aid page.
No, however, a parent may apply for a job, when available, and, if hired, use the paycheck to pay school bills just as with any other job.
Please complete this form to schedule a tour of our school. Front Range Christian also offers open house events in which families considering FRCS can experience the school in the evening.
Yes. We offer an after school program for students up to grade 6.
Front Range Christian offers a family atmosphere that is both welcoming and supportive. We are an active community of believers who possess a common vision for preschool-12 education.
For opportunities to get involved or a better picture of community life at FRCS, please see the Family Information section of our website.
Yes. The Parent Partnership Program (P3) is a vital component to the operation of our school. Realizing that our tuition rates do not fully cover the cost to educate children at FRCS, our school relies on charitable contributions and gifts-in-kind from parent partners and generous givers to remain financially healthy. All Front Range Christian families are also asked to consider one (or both) of the following: Charitably contributing $600 or serving 60 hours per family during the fiscal year (80 hours per family if receiving tuition assistance). Charitable gifts to FRCS (monetary donations are receipted and may be tax-deductible; FRCS is a 501(c)3). Many P3 hours goals can be fulfilled together as a family and as a community. For a current list of opportunities in which to serve, please see the P3 portal.
No. Since the school does not provide transportation for students, many of our families opt to carpool. FRCS provides a list of families (separated by zip code) in the FACTS Family Portal (the school’s interactive software system) to help accommodate carpooling. Parents are given access to FACTS Family Portal once their student is enrolled at FRCS.
Yes. We offer an after school program for students up to grade 6.
Yes! Front Range Christian offers numerous opportunities for students through our excellent fine arts program. Vocal music, instrumental music, praise and worship band, drama, and art are components of the elementary curriculum. Choir, visual arts, theater, digital photography, drama, and video production are offered in grades 7-12. FRCS proudly presents drama and musical programs each year. The spring musical invites students grades 4-12 to participate.
For complete information, be sure to visit the Athletics and Sports section of our website.
Elementary: The FRCS Athletics Department helps facilitate team placement of students into community leagues for basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer. 6th grade students are invited to participate in the Middle School sports program.
Middle School: While our program is a Junior High program, students grades 6-8 may participate in middle school sports. We have FRCS teams in boys soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, girls soccer, volleyball, cross country, football, track and field, baseball, and cheer.
Senior High: FRCS is a member of CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) and it competes with public and private schools in the 2A League. Boys sports include football, golf, basketball, soccer, and baseball. Girls sports include volleyball, cheer, basketball, and soccer. Co-ed cross country and track & field are also offered.
Yes. Students may purchase a hot lunch or bring their own lunch. Food items are also available for purchase from Holy Grounds Café or from vending machines on campus. You can learn more about the hot lunch program here. Microwaves are also available for student use.
Only juniors and seniors are allowed to drive off campus at lunch, and they are not allowed to take underclassmen with them. Sophomores and Freshmen must remain on campus during lunch (Holy Grounds is considered “on campus”. More information is available in the Family Handbook.
