• Where is The Odyssey School located?
    The Odyssey School
    6550 E. 21st Ave.
    Denver, CO 80207

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  • How long has The Odyssey School been in existence? How did it get started?
    We are celebrating the 14th anniversary of The Odyssey School this year! You can read about how we got started here.
  • How many students at The Odyssey School?
    This year we have 225 students enrolled at The Odyssey School.
  • How do we enroll in The Odyssey School?
    You can find our Enrollment policy here.
  • What are my chances of being picked in the lottery?
    Every year is different and the number of applications we receive varies. Typically, kindergarten and 6th grade are where we receive the most applications. Kindergarten usually has 100+ applicants in the lottery for 25 spots, 6th grade usually has around 25+ applicants. Openings in grades 1 - 8 vary on how many current students are returning. We usually have anywhere from 1 - 8 spots open in any one grade. Waitlists do move. Any openings are filled according to the waitlists as soon as possible.
  • Is there a 1/2 day kindergarten option?
    No, we only offer full day kindergarten.
  • How do students that transfer into upper grades do?
    Students that transfer in the upper grades sometimes go through a transition period, some do not. Odyssey's structure is often new and takes a period of adjustment but most students adapt quickly to the difference.
  • Do I need to re-apply every year?
    If you do not get in you must re-apply each year. Once you've been accepted you are enrolled until you choose to leave.
  • Where do most of Odyssey's 8th graders go for high school?
    Most of our graduates attend local high schools - East High, Denver School of Science & Technology, George Washington High, Denver School of the Arts.
  • How often are students out of the classroom?
    Depending on the learning expedition, time on fieldwork varies. Typically students are out on fieldwork 1/2 day every 15 days. All classes also go out for fall and spring camping trips which vary in length depending on the grade level.
  • Is there a cost to attend?
    Odyssey is a public school. Only kindergarten has a tuition because Colorado funds 1/2 day kindergarten programs only. The tuition amount for the 2012 - 2013 school year is $340 a month. We also have an adventure campaign. This is a voluntary fee that helps pay for food, gas, and camping equipment for trips.
  • Do you take the CSAP tests?
    Yes, we are required by law to take TCAP tests.
  • How does Odyssey compare to other schools in state assessments?
    Odyssey does well in state assessments. Although we do not "teach to the test" we do teach our students test taking skills. We score significantly higher than Denver Public Schools in all categories for students being proficient or above. We also score higher than the state average.
  • How are families involved at the school?
    Read about family involvement here.