Logan School for Creative Learning

Private/independent school
39°43′53″N 104°53′13″W / 39.73140°N 104.88699°W / 39.73140; -104.88699InformationFormer nameThe Denver SchoolTypePrivate/IndependentEstablished1981Head of schoolMarkus HuntTeaching staff26GradesK – 8Enrollment241Average class size19Student to teacher ratio1:9Education systemCo-edCampus size13 acres (5.3 ha)Campus typeUrbanTeamsLogan Lightning (athletic, formerly Logan Learners)AccreditationsAssociation of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)Websitewww.theloganschool.org

The Logan School for Creative Learning is a Co-ed private school in Denver, Colorado that serves gifted students in grades K-8 on a 13-acre campus.[1]

History

The Logan School for Creative Learning (previously The Denver School for the Gifted and Creative) was founded by Patti McKinnell in 1981. It began with seven children in a church basement on South Federal Boulevard in Denver. In 1999,[2] The Logan School moved to the former Lowry Air Force Base, where it is one of several independent schools on a 1,866-acre (7.55 km2) site that has been redeveloped as a mixed-use urban community.[3]

Markus Hunt is the current Head of School. His previous positions include Assistant Head at Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco, and Dean/Latin Teacher at The Trinity School in Manhattan.

McKinnel retired at the end of the 2019–2020 school year.[4]

Recognition

Some Logan students have received an award from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for their work.[5]

Athletics

Students on sports teams compete against other schools in the area. Sports offered as of 2020 include: co-ed cross country, girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball, co-ed ultimate frisbee and girls soccer.

Admission process

The admission process includes a tour and information session, application, student questionnaire, teacher recommendation and the completion of either a Wechsler or Differential Ability Scales test. Once all the paperwork is submitted, a parent interview and classroom observation may be scheduled. A panel reviews each application to determine the school's ability to serve the applicant, after which families are notified if they will be offered a position, or if their child will be added to a waiting list.[6]

References

  1. ^ "The Logan School for Creative Learning (Top Ranked Private School for 2024) - Denver, CO". Private School Review. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  2. ^ The History of Lowry Archived 2013-08-20 at archive.today, Colorado Community Colleges System
  3. ^ Lowry website
  4. ^ Denver, 1005 Yosemite St; CO; N, 80230 Phone: 303 340 2444 39° 43' 54 0624"; Maps, 104° 53' 12 1992" W. See map: Google. "The Logan School for Creative Learning". Kids Out and About Denver. Retrieved 2023-08-21. {{cite web}}: |first4= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Students Recognized for Creativity and Skill in Energy Education Event", National Renewable Energy Laboratory press release dated May 12, 2007.
  6. ^ "Admission & Aid | The Logan School for Creative Learning". www.theloganschool.org. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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