Vanguard Classical School | A Classical Education for Modern Times

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Welcome to Vanguard Classical School!

With two campuses, we offer a unique educational experience.

West Campus

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East Campus

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Updated VCS Reopening Plan

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Click the image below to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Program Application. Please remember, a new application is required EVERY school year. If you need instructions, click the links below the image.

Guide on How to Apply for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Guide on How to Apply for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (Spanish)

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NEW for the 2020-2021 School Year

We're offering FREE Before and After Care!

At VCS, we are aware of the challenges many families face when trying to get their children to school and make it to work on time. We have a solution for you!

As early as 6:30 am, we will provide a safe place for students to come to school early to read, study, or work on other tasks. Additionally, from 3:15 pm-6:00 pm, students are welcome to stay after school to work on homework, have some outside time, or play games.

These services are FREE for our K-8 students. Yes...you read that right...FREE!

Regular instructional time will begin at 7:50 am, and will end at 3:15 pm for K-8 (West), K-6 (East), and 3:24 pm for 7-12 (East).

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APS is distributing free breakfast, lunch and dinner at 16 locations to ALL children 18 and under. The meals, which include vegetarian options, will be available together for pickup through a grab-and-go system every Monday through Friday throughout the extended school closure.

APS is providing meals at as many locations as possible to reduce travel distances for families. You will notice that the windows for meal pick up are 25 minutes long. Although this may seem short, we believe this window will allow us to provide for a grab-and-go system while also helping us maximize the number of pick-up locations and serve the highest number of families throughout the district. Please note the locations and times below.

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2019-2020 VCS Calendar

2019-2020 Parent/Student Handbook

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Free & Reduced Meal Application

Financial Transparency

Academic Performance

About Vanguard Classical School

Our Mission
Our Vision
Parent Testimonials

Our Mission

The mission of Vanguard Classical School is to facilitate individual academic achievement and character development through a rigorous, content-rich, inclusive learning environment.

Our Vision

Vanguard Classical School graduates will be literate in the classics and the ideals of Western Civilization, while valuing the diversity of ideas, abilities, and cultures in today’s world, and will be prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Parent Testimonials

"We are so happy to have a school like Vanguard Classical for our daughter. They offer an outstanding education and also have a strong focus on development of responsibility and character."

H. A. W. K.

Honor, Achievement, World Citizenship, Kindness

Vanguard Classical School is a public charter school with two campuses in Denver and Aurora serving 1,200 students in grades K-12.

5%

Enrollment Growth

1:15

Student/Teacher Ratio

81%

Teacher Retention Rate

83.3%

Graduation Rate

At Vanguard East compared to 67.6% at Aurora Public Schools

Our Promise

Vanguard Classical School exists to build young citizens who demonstrate Honor, Achievement, World Citizenship, and Kindness.

Every day I learn more about the extraordinary achievements of our student body, from the youngest Kindergartners to the Senior Class in our Upper School. I am profoundly impressed. I am privileged to be part of such a fine faculty that daily puts forth remarkable efforts as advocates and educators. Inclusivity is at the heart of day-to-day life at Vanguard. We invite you to join our community to experience the difference our institution is making. Thank you for supporting Vanguard.

Jay Cerny, Executive Director

Vanguard West Campus Page

Run4Fund$ at VCS West

July 13, 2019

Back to School August 5

Monday, Aug. 5 is the first day of the 2019-2020 school year for Vanguard Classical Schools, both East and West campuses.

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Upcoming Events

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Vanguard East Campus Page

Upcoming College Fairs

The first Denver National College Fair of the fall season will be held September 29, 2019.

July 13, 2019

East Campus on the Web

The new Vanguard Classical School website launched July 15, 2019 with a special section of news and information for the East Campus.

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Upcoming Events

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May 25

All Day

Summer Break

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West Campus

East Campus

West Campus

East Campus

Updated VCS Reopening Plan

Click the image below to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Program Application. Please remember, a new application is required EVERY school year. If you need instructions, click the links below the image.

Guide on How to Apply for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Guide on How to Apply for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (Spanish)

NEW for the 2020-2021 School Year

We're offering FREE Before and After Care!

About Vanguard Classical School

Our Mission

Our Vision

Parent Testimonials

Enrollment Growth

Student/Teacher Ratio

Teacher Retention Rate

Graduation Rate

Our Promise

Vanguard Classical School exists to build young citizens who demonstrate Honor, Achievement, World Citizenship, and Kindness.

Run4Fund$ at VCS West

Back to School August 5

Upcoming College Fairs

East Campus on the Web

Summer Break

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