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For student social and emotional learning, the RULER program is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that helps school communities integrate the practice of emotional intelligence into daily life. RULER is an acronym for Recognize, Understand, Label, Express, and Regulate emotions. 

For academic learning, we utilize the Wonders Reading curriculum and Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory structured language program for reading development. Our writing program is Nancy Fetzer's multi-sensory writing curriculum that is articulated K-5 to prepare learners for the rigors of secondary education. Our math program is framed with supports from the Howard County Public School System and other engaging resources that make mathematics relevant to students.

High Plains is proud to offer Science class as a Special, with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Our Art, Music, Physical Education, and World Language classes are also aligned to Colorado Academic Standards and are themed across the disciplines by culture to highlight the great diversity represented by our students and community. 

Colorado Standards

The Colorado Standards provide a road map that all Colorado educators and students can follow to ensure student success at each grade level. Below are links to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) website to assist you in understanding and supporting your child through their educational journey with these state standards.  More about Colorado Academic Standards

School Advisory Council (SAC)

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a state-mandated committee of parents and patrons that works with High Plains administration in such areas as goal setting and review, testing results and budget issues.  More about the School Advisory Council.

Social Emotional Learning

Research shows that students with stronger social emotional skills are better prepared to focus, learn, and do their best in school. We have adopted RULER, a program developed by the Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yale University, to teach these skills to students of all grade levels. More About RULER.

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