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Global Village Academy – Parker

United States, Parker

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Mandarin, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Mandarin, French
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, STEM
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Global Village Academy – Parker is a K–8 public charter in Parker, Colorado, offering a bilingual, language-immersion program within a bespoke curriculum. The 18451 Ponderosa Drive campus operates from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and enrollment for 2026–27 is open. The school is affiliated with China and France, featuring Confucius Classroom ties and recognizing Label FrancÉducation and the DELF program. Instruction blends English with a second language daily, with immersion at 100% in Kindergarten, about 80% in 1st–2nd grade, and 50% from 3rd grade onward; class sizes cap at 28. Core subjects are regularly assessed, Algebra is required for all students, and standards-based, integrated units span social studies and science. The curriculum uses enVision Math and Voices Literacy, and emphasizes intercultural competence and global studies. Distinctive features include an 8th‑grade international trip, gifted and health/wellness resources, and after‑school programs like ENCORE, enriching reading, writing, and cross‑cultural understanding.

18451 Ponderosa Drive, Parker, CO 80134

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The Essentials

Global Village Academy – Parker has instruction in English, Spanish, Mandarin, French.

Location
Global Village Academy Douglas County – Parker is located at 18451 Ponderosa Drive, Parker, Colorado 80134. The campus is in the Parker area of Colorado.

Stages
K-8

Type
Public charter

Additional learning support
Special education services provided in accordance with IEPs; Gifted and Talented program available.

Country affiliation
China and France (Confucius Classroom; Label FrancÉducation and DELF)

School day structure
School day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Students learn in English and a second language every day as part of the bilingual immersion program.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to apply for admission. Enrollment begins with a Family Interest Form and registration is completed online; admissions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis with lottery procedures when necessary.

Tuition (by year group / term)
- K–8: There is no tuition. Global Village Academy — Parker (Global Village Academy Douglas County) is a tuition-free public charter school for all grade levels it serves (K–8).
- Annual flat school/technology fee (applies to all year groups K–8): The school charges a Technology Fee of USD 165 per student per school year. This is an annual charge that covers online curricular/supplemental resources and consumable materials used in lessons and assessments. There is no separate per-term tuition; this fee is assessed annually per student.

Before‑ and After‑school care (optional paid programs)
- Provider and billing model: Before- and after-school care is provided through an external extended‑learning vendor (Innovation Learning). Billing is monthly and a valid payment method (credit or debit card) must be on file. Payment is deducted on the 1st of each month. A registration fee applies. Refunds are subject to the vendor's processing policy (see refund row).
- Registration fees: USD 59 per child or USD 99 per family.
- Monthly rates — Before School (per month, by days attended):
- 1 day/week: USD 55 per month.
- 2 days/week: USD 92 per month.
- 3 days/week: USD 129 per month.
- 4 days/week: USD 164 per month.
- 5 days/week: USD 170 per month.
- Monthly rates — After School (per month, by days attended):
- 1 day/week: USD 95 per month.
- 2 days/week: USD 159 per month.
- 3 days/week: USD 225 per month.
- 4 days/week: USD 269 per month.
- 5 days/week: USD 295 per month.
- Additional rates (before/after care): Drop-in: USD 16 (AM) and USD 25 (PM); Early Dismissal: USD 49; Vacation Day rate: USD 65. Sibling, military, and first-responder discounts are available per the vendor. Payments are taken monthly; CCAP is accepted where eligible. Refunds for vendor services incur a 10% processing fee for any refunds.

ENCORE (after‑school enrichment) — optional paid classes
- ENCORE is the school's after‑school enrichment program. Classes meet immediately after school and are scheduled by quarter. Registration and payment are required online and must be received in full before a student may attend. If a class is cancelled by the school for low enrollment, the school will process a refund or offer an alternative. If a family's registration is dropped, the ENCORE manager will contact the family to process a refund or reassign the student. Deadlines and class dates are published each quarter. Fees per individual ENCORE class are charged at registration and vary by class/quarter.

School lunch and cafeteria charges
- The school participates in the Healthy School Meals for All program: enrolled students receive school lunch at no cost. Households are still asked to submit household income information for funding and program eligibility considerations.
- A la carte and extras: second entrées and snack/a la carte items are paid by the student and range approximately from USD 0.50 to USD 2.50 per item; a second entrée is listed at about USD 2.25 (pricing may vary). Parents may pay for extras online or by check; an online portal (MySchoolBucks) is available for credit-card payments and account management.

Uniforms and school supplies (other expected costs)
- Uniforms: The school enforces a uniform dress code and sells approved uniform items and spirit wear through approved vendors (school uniform vendor links and Lands' End / spirit‑wear storefronts are listed by the school). Assistance is available for families in need and the school runs uniform sales; return and exchange policies are handled by the uniform vendors.
- School supplies / supply kits: The school promotes an EduKit program and publishes school-supplies lists by grade; costs for supply kits vary by grade and vendor and are billed/paid separately during the supply‑ordering period.

Boarding / residential fees
- Not applicable. Global Village Academy — Parker is a day, K–8 public charter school and does not offer boarding or residential student housing.

Billing schedule and payment terms (summary)
- Technology Fee: annual charge (USD 165) collected via the school's online payment store. The school directs families to the GVA-DC Payment Store for fee payment. Students eligible for free/reduced-price lunches should contact the school for eligibility and support.
- Before/After Care (Innovation Learning): billed monthly; payment is deducted on the 1st of each month; a credit/debit card must be on file. Registration fees are charged at enrollment. CCAP is accepted. Refunds processed by the vendor incur a 10% processing fee.
- ENCORE: paid per class/quarter; payment in full required by the registration deadline published each quarter; refunds handled when the program or class is cancelled by the school.
- Lunch extras and a la carte items: can be paid via MySchoolBucks (credit card) or by check to Nutrition Services; account management and low‑balance alerts are available through the portal.

Refund information
- Technology Fee: no specific refund policy is published on the Technology Fee page; families with questions or financial need are directed to contact the school for assistance.
- Innovation Learning (before/after care): refunds incur a 10% processing fee per the vendor's published refund policy; payment is deducted on the 1st of the month and a card must be on file.
- ENCORE: if the school cancels a class due to low enrollment, the school will process a refund or offer an alternative; if a student's registration is dropped the ENCORE manager will contact families to process refunds or reassign spots.

Fee payment options
- School online payment store (GVA-DC Payment Store / MyPaySimple) for school fees and ENCORE payments; the school directs families to this payment portal for fee payments. Credit/debit card payments are accepted via the online portals referenced by the school.
- Innovation Learning before/after care requires a valid credit or debit card on file and deducts payment monthly.
- Lunch account management and extras can be paid online via MySchoolBucks (credit card) or by check to Nutrition Services.

Brief note about items not listed or that vary
- Class-by-class ENCORE prices are set per quarter in the ENCORE registration store and vary by class; detailed per-class fees are published at registration. The Technology Fee page does not publish a formal refund schedule on the page. For before/after care and ENCORE, specific payment deadlines and class pricing are published each enrollment period.
Academics

Global Village Academy – Parker teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Global Village Academy Douglas County Parker campus provides a K–8 bilingual language-immersion program. Students learn in English and a second language every day, building fluency and strong academics through language-integrated instruction. World Class Academics emphasizes continuous assessments in core subjects, higher-order thinking, and standards-based integrated thematic units in social studies and science, with Algebra required for all students. Second language immersion supports reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, or Russian, with Kindergarten at 100% immersion, 80% immersion in 1st–2nd grade, and 50% immersion in 3rd grade and up. A maximum of 28 students per class, with English reading/writing taught by lead teachers and immersion teachers delivering content in the target language, plus a dedicated reading block for early literacy and international studies including an 8th grade international trip. The curriculum incorporates enVision Math and Voices Literacy across the program and emphasizes intercultural competence and global studies.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class size is 28 students per class.

Exam Results
2025 Community Report shows 2,177 students served across three campuses; 73% met or exceeded language proficiency targets; All campuses earned Colorado's highest performance rating.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted programming uses universal screening in 2nd grade (February) and in 5th or 6th grade (November). CogAT testing is used during these screens. Referral testing is available for Kindergarten–1st grade and for grades 3–5, with a Gifted Identification Referral form (Spanish version available) and guidance from the Gifted Education Facilitator.
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Admission priorities. Siblings of currently enrolled students have priority. Children of school employees have priority. Global Village Academy-Douglas County is a tuition-free, public charter school open to all students. 2) Family Interest Form. Admissions at GVA Douglas County begins with the completion of the Family Interest Form. If a seat is available in your preferred language village, you will receive an email invitation to accept or decline your seat in mid-November. The invitation indicates whether a seat has been offered. 3) Acceptance, online registration, and required documents. After acceptance, families will receive an online registration link to complete the admission process. Required uploads include Photo ID of the Parent/Guardian, Birth Certificate, Proof of Address (Deed of Trust, Warranty Deed, Lease Agreement, County Assessor page, or notarized letter), Immunization Records, and other forms as required (Permission to Dispense Medication + health care plan per CRS 22-1-119). The Free and Reduced Lunch Application is recommended. If more than 150 students apply for a grade level, a lottery will be held in January to determine admissions.
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