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Important news regarding our leadership at Grant Beacon Middle School

I am writing to share important news regarding our leadership at Grant Beacon Middle School. Jennifer Anderson has made the difficult decision to pursue a new leadership opportunity within DPS. While this was a challenging decision for both Jennifer and me to accept, I want to take this moment to express our deepest gratitude for her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to our students and families at Grant Beacon Middle School.

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Summer homework

Summer homework

Keep Your Brain Active This Summer! 🌞📚 At Beacon Network Schools, we want all of our students to feel confident and ready when the new school year begins. That’s why we’re asking every student to complete some summer homework—just a little bit each week to keep those...

Dangerous Viral Social Media Trend With Chromebooks

Dangerous Viral Social Media Trend With Chromebooks

We are writing to you today to make you aware of a serious concern regarding a dangerous social media trend that encourages the destruction and burning of school-issued Chromebooks.  This behavior poses significant safety risks to students and staff and will not be...

No Classes Thursday, 3-19-25

No Classes Thursday, 3-19-25

March 19, 2025   Dear GBMS Families, We want to inform you that Grant Beacon Middle School will be closed for students on Thursday, March 20, per Denver Public Schools, due to staffing impacts related to the statewide Day of Action. While there will be no classes...

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Pillars of Personalized Learning

Blended Learning

Utilizing differentiated one-to-one lessons structured by internal staff, each student moves independently through the coursework receiving additional assistance or advanced learning opportunities when applicable. 

Enrichments Opportunities

Quarterly, students are provided with the opportunity to enroll in one enrichment class, exposing them to new interests or furthering their previous experiences in one or more of the five extended learning arenas.

Character development

By formally measuring the five BNS character traits on a regular basis, students are provided with ongoing feedback related to their growth and understanding in these important developmental areas. 

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Critical Thinking

Through analysis and evaluation, students develop the necessary tools to refine their problem solving skills and authentically work to discover thoughtful, creative solutions in the classroom and beyond.

Blended Learning

Utilizing differentiated one-to-one lessons structured by internal staff, each student moves independently through the coursework receiving additional assistance or advanced learning opportunities when applicable. 

Enrichments Opportunities

Quarterly, students are provided with the opportunity to enroll in one enrichment class, exposing them to new interests or furthering their previous experiences in one or more of the five extended learning arenas.

Character development

By formally measuring the five BNS character traits on a regular basis, students are provided with ongoing feedback related to their growth and understanding in these important developmental areas. 

critical thinking io

Critical Thinking

Through analysis and evaluation, students develop the necessary tools to refine their problem solving skills and authentically work to discover thoughtful, creative solutions in the classroom and beyond. 

What Makes a beacon school?

In support of our vision and mission, Beacon Network Schools anchor our daily work in a culture that promotes a growth mindset, prioritizes a transformative team mentality and creates an ever-evolving, intentional learning environment that drives innovative practices and maximizes student engagement. We personalize each individual’s experience through a blended learning format inclusive of challenging academic programming, meaningful character development, and the ongoing use and expansion of one’s critical thinking skill set. We are motivated by data-driven, research-based practices that empower all students to explore and discover their promise and potential.

  • Culture Drives our Performance.
  • Growth Mindset Creates our Solutions.
  • Our Teams Lead Our Transformation.
  • Blended Learning is Our Path to Personalization.
  • Data Informs Our Instruction.
  • Social Emotional Learning Builds Our Character.
  • Rich and Varied Learning Experiences Motivate Us.
Our Approach

OUR SCHOOLS

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