Fox Hollow Elementary School

Fox Hollow Elementary has approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K through 5. The student-teacher ratio is about 15:1 with about 36 full-time teachers. Academic performance is better than many local and state averages; ~52% are proficient in math, and ~50% are proficient in reading. In terms of demographics, about 46% of students are minority students; ~53-54% are White, ~19-20% are Hispanic, and ~10% are Asian, with the remainder in other categories. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects economic diversity to some degree. In terms of home prices, the average home value in the school attendance area is about US $798,209. Fox Hollow is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5. It ranks in the top ~25-30% of Colorado elementary schools in combined test scores.

The school is seeking volunteers to support various events and activities throughout the school year. All volunteers must complete an application with the Cherry Creek School District to participate.

Q1. What is the primary emphasis of Fox Hollow's social-emotional learning initiatives?

Fox Hollow has highlighted kindness, respect, and empathy through social-emotional learning that is structured in programs that develop a caring and inclusive school culture.

Q2. Describe how the school supports technology in classrooms.

Students are introduced to digital literacy skills by using Chromebooks, smart boards, and online learning in the classrooms.

Q3. Does the school offer unique extracurricular clubs or student programs?

Fox Hollow does have clubs for art, STEM, and reading, and some other inquiry-based programs. The purpose of our clubs is to build creativity and teamwork.

Q4. In what ways does Fox Hollow support students with diverse learning needs?

The school also offers an intervention program, special education services, and is able to provide students with one-to-one support from their teacher. Every student is given the opportunity to learn at their own level.

Q5. What role do parents play in the school's academic activities?

Parents participated as partners in education through our PTO, classroom volunteers, and fundraising events, while working together builds a stronger community.