Fountain Valley School of Colorado

Colorado Springs

Colorado

United States

Overview

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Academics

Summary: Founded on a Western ranch at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fountain Valley School values hard work and fortitude as we empower students to stamp their own brand and write their own stories. We nurture curiosity while cultivating lifelong learners. We promote asking big questions and embracing analytical and creative thinking. We empower students to assume responsibility for their learning while finding purpose and joy in their accomplishments. A college-preparatory school, Fountain Valley's academic curriculum is both challenging and comprehensive, and includes honors and advanced courses for learners across various academic levels. Fountain Valley offers over 100 interdisciplinary courses designed to expand students' insights into learning. Small, in-depth discussions enable students to share their opinions, engage in lively conversation, and embrace a global perspective.

Department Director Dorothy Strehl

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 30

Number of AP Courses Offered: 21

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
From freshman through senior year, Fountain Valley students experience noticeable growth and a reinvigorated love of learning as active participants in grade-specific, defining programs built around the Western landscape and way of life.

Learning Support

Learning Center
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry
Composition
AP English Language
AP English Literature
American Literature

History

Honors
United States History
World History
Art History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
Spanish
English as a Second Language

Religion / Philosophy

Social Justice

Humanities / Social Sciences

Sciences

Anatomy
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
Geology
Physics
Engineering
Computer Science
Robotics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Honors Math
Statistics
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Robotics

Music

Band
Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Music Theory
Orchestra

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Art History
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Publications
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art
Theater History
Digital Imaging
Illustration

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Community Service
Exchange Programs
Independent Study
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Robotics
Public Speaking
Student Council
Science Research
Maker Space

Distinctive or New Programs

Western Immersion Program. Interim experiential trips. Class Retreats/ Senior Seminar. Global Scholars Diploma. Capstone.

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 16

Number of Girls Dorms: 5

Number of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Array

Student Life

Students make themselves at home in no time at all at Fountain Valley School, which offers 10 spacious, adobe residential houses built for small groups of 16 to 20 students each. With rooms accommodating two to three occupants, communal kitchens and common spaces, fireplaces, and patios, on-campus residences quickly become a home away from home. Dedicated freshman housing is available to 9th-grade students to foster community and acclimate them to independent living. As students grow, mature, and discover who they wish to become, dorm placement contains a mixture of grade levels 10 through 12.

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Indoor Pool
Pool
Racquetball Court
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Weight Room
Outdoor Track
Equestrian Facilities
Cross Country Trails
Lacrosse Field

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Asian Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Diversity Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Honor Council
Horseback Riding
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Peer Tutoring
Pep Club
Quiz Bowl
Sexualities Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Curtis Singmaster

Athletics Department Director: Geoff Harlan

Notable Achievements: Singmaster: MFA Rhode Island School of Design Blaylock was an LPGA player

Arts

Acting
Art History
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Publications
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art
Theater History
Digital Imaging
Illustration

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball
Cross Country Running
Diving
Equestrian
Horseback Riding
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Equestrian
Hiking
Outdoor Education
Snowboarding
Weight Lifting
Skiing

Graduates

Summary: Fountain Valley School is a great place for students to gain a better understanding of self and the college search and selection process; not just because of the College Counseling team–although we think we’re pretty good–but because of the entire FVS community. Fountain Valley students, parents, teachers, and administrators create a collaborative and comfortable environment that allows for a healthy and successful college search journey. Finding that right-fit often takes time and unfolds organically. Students who make the most of their experience and the opportunities available at FVS will, however, quickly find they are doing exactly what is necessary for a successful college application process. Here at Fountain Valley, students are encouraged to take ownership of their search all the while learning about themselves, supporting others, and gaining the newfound confidence and skills needed to make hard choices with ease. Partnering with parents/guardians, the FVS College Counseling team provides a healthy balance of support and encouragement that enables students to arrive at the best decision for their families and, most importantly, themselves. As the college application process continues to evolve, the College Counseling team is here to help, equipped with years of experience helping students work through hundreds of college searches. We assist with all aspects of the college process: creating an appropriate list of colleges, negotiating standardized testing, visiting and communicating with colleges, writing college essays, procuring teacher recommendations, making sense of financial aid, and anything else your family needs.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	605	620	605.0
75th percentile	710	750	710.0

Notable Alumni

Sam Goldwyn Jr.

Class of 1943

Movie studio executive

Tony Goldwyn

Class of 1978

Actor director producer

Dominique Dunne

Class of 1977

Actress

Griffin Dunne

Class of 1974

Actor director producer

Allison Chase

Class of 1986

Producer The Amazing Race""

Steve Lemme

Class of

Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe actor

Brad Dourif

Class of 1969

Actor

Jonathan Ormes

Class of 1957

Former director of NASA's Goddard Space Center

Belding Scribner

Class of 1937

Pioneer of kidney dialysis

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 16.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 11,300

Current Endowment Amount: $45,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 147

Total Day: 86

Total Enrollment: 233

Boys: 122

Girls: 111

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $72,700

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $39,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 36.0%

Average Awarded: $31,000

School Finances