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Course Guide

This course offering guide has been prepared to assist students in selecting classes to take during high school. The development of an appropriate schedule is one of the most important steps a student can take to ensure worthwhile academic school years.  The counselor will meet with students by grade level to review courses, electives and the registration process.  Additionally, families and students are able to schedule an appointment with the counselor on a need by basis to help support the students academic endeavors.

The Estes Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. Title IX Compliance Officers

EPHS Courses

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are designed to give each student a well-balanced high school education.  Included in the requirements for graduation is the opportunity to choose several elective courses.  These, if carefully chosen, will help the student explore and develop his or her career interests and abilities.  When planning a course of study, please consider the college or vocational school entrance requirements and/or future educational plans. Keep a careful record of the courses needed to meet high school graduation and post-high school educational requirements, career goals, and if applicable, NCAA eligibility requirements. To keep records accurate, verify credits with your counselor on a regular basis. Transfer students must complete all graduation requirements to earn an EPHS diploma.

Individual Career and Academic Plan

ICAP Toolkit

The Individual Career and Academic Plan (or ICAP) is a multi-year process that intentionally guides students and families in the exploration of career, academic, and post-secondary opportunities. With the support of adults, students develop the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills to create their own meaningful and powerful pathways to be career and college ready.  ICAP activities will be integrated into core curriculum, the counseling program, and special events.

Course Selection

The registration choices made by students determine the schedule for the upcoming year. Also determined by registration is the assignment of teachers, the decision to offer certain elective classes, and the number of sections that will be offered. Please note that all courses listed may not be offered during a given year due to demand.

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A CLASS UNLESS YOU INTEND TO TAKE IT.  It is important that students select their classes very carefully, as schedule changes will require the approval of the counselor and all teachers involved.  

Schedule changes will be made no later than the first week of each semester.

Allowable Schedule Changes:

  • The student has a class that was not requested on their registration form.
  • A student needs a specific class to graduate or as a prerequisite.
  • The student is in the wrong level class or in a class without the proper prerequisite.
  • The student’s schedule is incomplete.

Nondiscrimination Statement

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Estes Park School District R-3 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public.

The following person(s) have been identified as the Compliance Officer for the district:
Ruby Bode, Estes Park School District Compliance Officer and Decision Maker
1605 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517

Telephone: 970-586-2361 ext. 3003 | ruby_bode@estesschools.org

Name of the employee designated as the Title IX Coordinator:
Sundee Pietsch, Director of Student Services
1605 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517

Telephone: 970-586-2361 ext. 3008 | sundee_pietsch@estesschools.org

Name of the employee designated as the Title IX Investigator:
Carmen Williams, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 1605 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
Telephone: 970-586-2361 ext. 3021 | carmen_williams@estesschools.org

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex/gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.