Southeast Campus

Address:
2170 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
P: (303) 759-7808

Monday - Thursday: 7:50 am - 3:30 pm
Fridays: 7:50 am - 1:30 pm

Middle School starts at 7:50 am with an advisory meeting. Students who are not in the building by 7:50 will be marked tardy.  The first class period for middle school begins at 8:00. Students who miss advisory may still pick up breakfast and bring it to class.  Elementary school classes start at 8:00 and students who are in class after 8:00 am will be marked tardy. 

Highline Academy Southeast is a National Blue Ribbon School and a U.S. News Best Elementary and Middle Schools. Receiving an 'A' by Colorado School Grades, Highline Academy Southeast is an academically rigorous Kindergarten through 8th grade charter school, located in south central Denver. Founded in 2004, Highline Academy currently serves over 500 students who hail from many different countries and cultural backgrounds. We value our diversity and teach our students to REACH In, Out and Up for personal, academic and civic excellence. 

School Supply List: Highline Academy Southeast 

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Performance Group and Front Office Wish List 

  These items are requested, however not required. Please drop off in the front office.

• Dry Erase Markers
• Kleenex 
• 48 #2 Ticonderoga Pencils  
• Post- it note pads 3x3 
• Band-Aids (latex free)
• Scotch tape refill packs
• Disinfectant wipes
• Underwear for the loaner closet

KINDERGARTEN 

• 1 backpack - labeled with student name
• 1 small water bottle - labeled with student name
• 1 change of uniform, including underwear and socks, for accidents; label all clothing and put in a gallon zip bag with name on it.
• 1 watercolor 
• 1 pack of # 2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened
• 1 plastic folder with pockets, green
• 2 plastic folders with pockets, yellow
• 4 boxes 24 count crayons (not jumbo)
• 8 glue sticks
• 1 box of washable markers
• 1 box of plastic Ziplock bags:
  •  If the last name is A-J: get the snack size
  •  If the last name is K-R: get quart size
  •  If the last name is S-Z: get the gallon size
• 2 rolls of paper towels 
• 1 bag/box of healthy community snacks (no nuts)
• 1 pair of headphones
• 1 box of fine-tip black Expo markers (not ultra-fine)
• 1 box of latex-free Band-Aids

FIRST GRADE

• 1 backpack - labeled with student name
• 1 box colors to be a shared class supply
  • If the last name is A-J: crayons
  • If the last name is K-R: colored pencils
  • If the last name is S-Z: markers
• 1 Primary composition journal
• 1 wide-ruled composition journal
• 5 plastic folders with horizontal pockets (1 each; red, yellow, green, purple, & blue)
• 1 1-inch binder (plain color, clear pocket on the cover)
• 1 pair of blunt nose scissors
• 1 water bottle
• 1 pack #2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened
• 1 small pencil sharpener 
• 3 gum erasers 
• 1 box of sandwich-size ziplock bags
• 1 pair of over-the-ear earphones, these will be a shared class supply. Please no Bluetooth.
• 3 glue sticks
• 1 pack of thin BLACK expo markers
• 1 box of latex-free Band-Aids

SECOND GRADE

• 1 backpack - labeled with student’s name
• 1 water bottle - labeled with student’s name
• 1 zippered pencil bag or pencil box labeled with student name
• 1 box of crayons
• 1 pack of colored pencils
• 1 pencil sharpener with cover
• 6 plastic folders with horizontal pockets (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 orange, 1 purple)
• 2 Composition notebooks wide ruled
• 72 #2 Ticonderoga pencils sharpened
• 2 pairs of earphones are to be kept at school for testing and centers
• 1 pack of glue sticks
• 1 pack of thin BLACK expo markers
• 1 box of latex-free Band-Aids

THIRD GRADE 

• 1 backpack - labeled with student name
• 1 water-bottle - labeled with student name
• 2 composition notebooks, wide-ruled
• 6 plastic folders with horizontal pockets (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 orange, 1 purple)
• 72 #2 Ticonderoga wood pencils, sharpened
• 1 pencil sharpener with cover
• 1 pencil box OR bag
• 1 box of crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• 2 thin BLACK Expo markers
• 1 pair of durable, corded headphones to be kept at school
• Sketchbook

FOURTH GRADE

• 1 backpack without wheels - labeled with student name
• 1 water bottle - labeled with student name
• 1 zippered pencil bag
• 5 plastic folders with horizontal pockets (1 each; red, yellow, green, purple, & orange)
• 1 binder 1 inch for math (NO BIGGER)
• 1 glue stick
• 2 thin expo markers
• 1 pack 12ct colored pencils
• 72 #2 Ticonderoga wood pencils with erasers, sharpened
• 1 pair of earphones or earbuds to be kept at school 
• 1 Sketchbook for Art
• 1 box of latex-free Band-Aids
• 1 composition notebook

FIFTH GRADE

• 1 backpack - labeled with student name
• 1 Water bottle - labeled with the student's name
• 1 zippered pencil bag
• Heavy duty accordion file folder with at least 7 pockets (No binder or trapper keepers) OR 6 plastic folders with horizontal pockets(1 each; red, yellow, green, purple, orange & blue) based on the organizational preference of the student
• 1 Composition Notebook (Spanish) 
• 72 #2 Ticonderoga wood pencils with erasers, sharpened
• 2 packs of multi-colored highlighters
• 1 box of colored markers 
• 1 box of colored pencils
• 1 pack of sticky notes
• 1 pair of earphones to be kept at school for testing and centers
• Sketchbook
• 1 box of latex-free Band-Aids

6th GRADE

• Individual Supplies (bring with student daily)
• 1 backpack without wheels - labeled with a student name and must fit in the locker. 
• 1 water bottle (no glass) - labeled with the student's name
• 1 pair of corded headphones to be kept at school (NO earbuds) 
• 4 notebooks (composition) (Mathx2, Spanish, and ELA)
• 1 Pencil Pouch (to hold pencils, pens, etc.)
• 3-4 pencils, 2 pens every day
• 1 student organizer - a 3-ring binder with dividers (math, science, social studies, Spanish) or an expandable file folder - MUST fit in the locker.
• 1 binder (1") for ELA class (will stay in ELA)
• (optional) colored pencils/pens/markers/multi-color highlighters
• (optional) personal pencil sharpener
• (optional) 6 or 12-inch ruler (fits in a pencil pouch or in an organizer)
• (optional) scissors

6th GRADE: Community Supplies (for the classroom)

• 1 pack of sharpened pencils
• 2 post-it notepads (3x3)
• 2 notecard packs (3x5)
• 1 box of latex-free Band-Aids
• 1 pack of college-ruled binder paper

7th & 8th GRADE

• 1 backpack without wheels - labeled with a student name and must fit in the locker. 
• 1 water bottle (no glass) - labeled with student's name
• 1 pair of corded headphones to be kept at school (NO earbuds) 
• 5 composition notebooks (ELA, Math, Spanish, and Social Studies)
• 1 student organizer - 3 ring binder or expandable file folder - MUST fit in the locker.
• 2 Notecards packs
• 3 post-it notes pad 3x3
• 72 #2 Ticonderoga wood pencils with erasers, sharpened
• 1 box of latex-free Band-Aids
• 7th Grade ELA - 5-subject spiral notebook
• 7th grade - Optional: Colored felt tip pens (for peer editing)
• 1 pack of multi-color highlighters for Social Studies

*Highline Academy will provide a planner for all 1st - 8th-grade students.* 

Southeast Campus Student Uniform Policy

Please Read Carefully:

At Highline Academy, we believe that school uniforms help promote respect for self and others, build school and community spirit, and help minimize disruptive behavior. On some days the school may designate non-uniform “dress down” days. Those decisions will be made in advance by the principal.

Uniforms can be purchased online at www.frenchtoast.com – entering Highline’s code, QS5NJYR will bring up Highline-approved pieces and French Toast will send us a rebate! Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and JC Penny all carry uniform clothing – just make sure you follow the guidelines below!

Uniforms

Students who come to school out of uniform will be sent to the uniform closet to change into a uniform. The uniform must be washed and returned to school by the next school day. For students who outgrow uniform clothes throughout the year, the uniform closet is always open for trade-ins! Trade in your smaller size for a larger one!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. If it’s NOT on the list, do not assume it is permissible.

HASE Uniform Policy 

Polo Colors:

• Green - Forest Green
• Blue - Navy Blue
• Yellow
• White 

Polos do not need to be tucked into pants. Polos MUST have a collar.

Sweater/Hoodie Colors:

• Green
• Blue
• Tan
• White
• Gray 
• Black

Highline Sweatshirts: 

Still allowed and can be purchased at the front office

Pants/Shorts/Skirts:

• Khaki
• Blue

Jeans are not allowed; Joggers are allowed 

Shorts and skirts must be no more than 2 inches above the knee

Legging Colors: 

• Blue
• White
• Gray 
• Black

Leggings MUST be worn under shorts or skirt

Shoes: 

• Toes must be covered
• Shoes must have a back

Crocs are permissible as long as they have a back strap and toes are covered 

Hoodies are permissible and must be plain colored with no more than a small logo. Additionally,  hoods must remain down at all times in the school building.  Highline Academy will not be providing students with hoodies

Logos:  

Small logos on the corner of any polo, sweatshirt, or hoodie are permissible.   

Please reach out to the front office if your family would like support finding uniforms.  

Highline Academy is fortunate to have a community uniform closet where gently used items are available for $5. You can also bring in your used items and trade them for other items.

Kids grow fast, and the uniform closet supply does too! You can come by and donate, trade, or purchase from the closet.

New Highline Academy sweatshirts are also available for sale for $15.00. We have navy blue and gray – be sure to check them out!

Highline Spirit Store

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL:

Whenever possible, children should be given medication at home. HA encourages parents to work with their doctors to prescribe dosages that can be given at home rather than at school. However, if a child must be given medication during the school day, it must be given by a registered nurse, or someone under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

The State Board of Nursing requires certain procedures be adhered to when a child must take medication at school, whether it is prescription or non prescription medication. Only middle and high school aged students may carry and self administer their own medication if authorized in writing to do so by the physician, and their parents, and have submitted a written request to the school nurse. The school nurse must concur that the child can safely self administer his or her own medication.

The school must have a signed DPS medication form that clearly states the name of the medication and the exact time it is to be administered at school. The school must also have the physician's signed medication form, which matches instructions on the medicine container. This requirement applies to both prescription and non prescription medication. Prescription medication must be in its original pharmacy labeled container, which clearly shows the name of the prescribing physician, the child’s name, the name of the medication, the time it is to be administered, and dosage. Over the counter medication including Ibrupefen, Tylenol, and cough drops are not allowed to be carried by any student without proper paperwork in the health office. Non prescription medication must also be in its original container. Dosages, which require a tablet or pill to be split, must be split by the pharmacist. School staff may not split tablets or pills. If the dosage requirement changes, a new medication form must be completed and the medication container label must match the new instructions. 

REMINDER - Immunization Letters to Parents 

By February 15, per Colorado Board of Health rule 6 CCR 1009-2, schools and child care centers are required to directly distribute the Annual Parent Letter to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of every enrolled student.

Schools and child cares are required to include the school's specific immunization and exemption rates for the MMR vaccine for the school's enrolled student population from the prior school year (2022-23)

School and child cares may include the school's specific immunization and exemption rates for other school-required vaccines for the school's enrolled student population from the prior school year (2022-23)

Rates from the 2022-23 school year are located on the Department’s public immunization data dashboard.  

The Annual Parent Letters are available on the Department’s website in English, Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Cambodian, Chinese, French, Karen, Korean, Russian, Somali, Thai, and Vietnamese.

Child care resources page (for child care, preschools, and Head Start).

School resources page (for K-12th grade). 

Medication Forms: 

Nursing and Student Health Services | Student Equity and Opportunity (dpsk12.org)

Immunization Information: 

All children attending school must have a completed certificate of immunization on record in the school as required by law. If your student is not up to date on immunizations an exemption form will be required to be completed each school year. 

Vaccine exemptions | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)

Free vaccines are provided to all DPS students, call 303-602-8958 to schedule your student's appointment today! 

Locations | Denver Health

Before & After School Care with Innovation Learning
 

Innovation Learning is our extended learning provider, offering before and after school programs for children ages 5 to 13 at the Highline Academy Southeast Campus.  Innovation Learning is focused on helping children develop 21st Century skills in a safe, fun, and structured setting, right at your school!

Innovation Learning supports students, schools, and families by sharing in a vision for developing well rounded children that will become the innovators and contributors of tomorrow. By integrating a program focused on recreation, academics and fun, the program engages students in using problem-solving skills, cultivating creativity, and building their capacity for innovation. They offer fun and stimulating activities so students succeed socially and academically, and are better prepared for their innovative futures.

All families are encouraged to register, even if you don’t think you will need the program regularly. You never know when the need might arise – stuck in traffic, late work night, soccer club canceled. Sign up now and be prepared!  For more information please go online to www.innovationlearning.com or call the toll free Parent Hotline at 1-866-239-3661 for more information.

We are excited to announce that applications for the 2026–2027 school year will open on December 2, 2025. We invite prospective families to schedule a visit to our school and see our community in action. Please remember that all visitors must bring a government-issued ID to check in at the front office.

Learn more about Denver Public School SchoolChoice here.

SchoolChoice Round 1 School Tours

If you are interested in your student attending Highline Academy Southeast for the 26-27 school year and would like to schedule a shadow date please complete this form. Shadow grades are only available for 4th-8th grade.

Highline Academy Southeast Shadow Sign Up

DPS Discipline Matrix

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Mental Health and Wellness

Highline Academy does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law. Highline Academy serves students with disabilities and multilingual learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law. Highline Academy participates in the Denver Public Schools SchoolChoice system and we encourage all students to apply.

Like all charter schools, Highline Academy is a public school. Highline Academy serves students with disabilities and multilingual learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law. Charter schools are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination. Laws applicable to students with disabilities include the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our charter contract with Denver Public Schools prohibits discrimination based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, immigration/citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis on which discrimination is prohibited by law.

In most cases, the services required by a student with disabilities can be provided at Highline Academy. As a part of Denver Public Schools, we participate in a district-wide system of center-based programs. Each student's IEP team is responsible for determining the student's special education placement, including services and educational setting; in some cases, the services and setting determined by the student's IEP team may only be available in a center-based program on a different campus, in which case the district may determine that the IEP should be implemented in an alternate location. Under IDEA and Section 504, students with disabilities are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The services a student requires under IDEA are described in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Under Colorado law (Exceptional Children’s Educational Act), the provision of FAPE and specific services required by a student’s IEP are a joint responsibility of the charter school and their authorizer, in our case, Denver Public Schools.

For more information, please visit the DPS SchoolChoice website.

Highline Academy Southeast is one of the most sought after schools in the Denver area. These are some of the reasons why!
 

Strong Academic Performance 

• Recipient of the 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award, which recognizes schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Highline is only 1 of 4 schools in the state to receive the prestigious award, and 1 of only 15 charter schools in the country.
• Recipient of the 2019 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, which recognizes schools for their exceptional student growth based on the School Performance Framework (SPF). These schools "exceed" expectations on the indicator related to longitudinal academic growth and "meet or exceed" expectations on the indicator related to academic growth gaps.
• Outperformed the district average in all grade levels and content areas tested for the 2020-21 CMAS assessment. 
• 6th highest performing school in reading and 7th highest performing school in math based on 2018-19 CMAS growth and status scores. 
• Highline students averaged a year and a half worth of growth in reading and math based on the 2018-19 CMAS assessment, regardless of where they started as learners. 

Excellent Whole Child Supports

• 97% of students say their teacher cares about them.
• 97% of students report they are taught to respect other people who are different from them.
• 93% of students believe they are receiving a good education at school. 
• 96% of students acknowledge that their hard work now will help them be more successful tomorrow.

Enrollment Information

Round 1 applications for the 2026–2027 school year are open through January 20th! Learn more about Denver Public School SchoolChoice here.

Title IX is a federal civil rights law in the United States that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal funds and protects against sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault in educational settings. The new administration has reverted back to the 2020 Title IX guidelines and states that “sexual discrimination and/or harassment is “Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would find so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it denies a person equal educational access.”

This includes: 

• Quid pro quo by a school’s employee 
• Sexual Violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking 
• Unwelcome conduct of sexual nature 
• Offensive comments, jokes, or slurs based on sex
• Intimidation or threats related to a person’s sex

If you are a parent/guardian needing to file a Title IX complaint, please use This Form.

If you are a staff member or volunteer and need to file a Title IX complaint, please use This Form.  

If you have questions regarding Highline Academy’s Title IX policies and procedures please contact the Title IX Coordinator at title_ix@highlineacademy.org.

The CO Anti-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination and harassment in schools based on protected classes such as disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, and more. In addition, CADA prohibits unwelcome physical or verbal conduct, or any written, pictorial, or visual communication, that is directed at a student or group of students because of their membership in a protected class.

In accordance with state law, Highline Academy has put in place procedures for students and staff to report incidents of harassment or discrimination that will be promptly investigated when received. Highline Academy is also committed to providing supportive measures or accommodations to students who have experienced harassment or discrimination to help remedy the impact of discriminatory conduct. For questions or concerns regarding the CO Anti-Discrimination Act, please email title_ix@highlineacademy.org. 

At Highline Academy Southeast, our Gifted Education Program is dedicated to supporting each gifted learner as a whole individual, recognizing their unique academic strengths as well as their social and emotional needs. Every identified gifted student receives an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) tailored to set personalized goals across academic areas and affective development, ensuring balanced growth.

To deepen knowledge and skills, students participate in a daily advanced learning period where they engage with challenging texts and complex concepts. This focused time fosters critical thinking and the application of advanced learning in meaningful ways.

We believe strong collaboration with families is essential. Throughout the year, families and educators work together to set, review, and adjust academic and social-emotional goals, creating a supportive partnership that empowers students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Our staff, alongside gifted education specialists, continually enhance instruction and provide differentiated learning experiences designed to challenge and engage gifted learners. We are committed to nurturing their intellectual curiosity while supporting their social-emotional well-being in an inclusive and equitable environment.