Fountain Valley School Of Colorado

Colorado Springs

Colorado

United States

Overview

Fountain Valley School of Colorado offers an education and experience you won’t find at any other school combining intellectual challenge with a spirit of adventure and exploration. Set on an 1 100-acre ranch at the foot of the Rocky Mountains Pikes Peak is front and center a daily reminder of the opportunities Colorado so generously offers. Learn deeper in classes that challenge you to think critically. Engage in compelling discussions where everyone’s opinion matters. Your talented teachers will inspire you to embrace challenge with confidence independence and resilience. With classmates from 16 countries and 24 states you will think and connect globally while making lifelong friends from around the world. The Global Scholar program is unique to FVS challenging students to engage as world citizens and develop an international perspective. As a member school of Round Square—a worldwide network of more than 170 independent schools—Fountain Valley students have opportunities for exchanges service projects and international conferences around the globe. Other signature programs include The Western Immersion Program Interim Western and English riding outdoor ed mountain biking and climbing. If you’re looking for a school where you’ll become your best self your true self please visit fvs.edu to learn more.

Academics

Summary: Students begin to prepare for college in their first year through course choice and planning. Formal college counseling starts in the junior year. Sessions help students understand the complexities of the college application process and learn about the range of college choices.

Department Director Rafael Mucino

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 30

Number of AP Courses Offered: 16

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 80%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Members of the Class of 2009 received more than $670 000 in merit scholarships for college.

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
Spanish

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geology
Physics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Honors Math
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Science

Music

Band
Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Music Theory
Orchestra

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Publications
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Special Programs

Community Service
Independent Study
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

The Western Immersion Program (wip) Is A Signature Interdisciplinary Program For All Fvs Sophomores. Weaving Together The Disciplines Of Literature History Science And Art Wip Explores How The Western Landscape Shaped The People History And Culture Of The Region. Qualified Seniors With The Approval Of The Curriculum Committee Design Independent Study Projects To Supplement Their Advanced Studies. All Seniors Participate In The Senior Seminar A Weeklong Service Project Culminating The

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 16

Number of Girls Dorms: 5

Number of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Spacious double and triple bedrooms; Common rooms; Kitchen; Dining Area

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Indoor Pool
Racquetball Court
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

60000 sq. ft. athletic center; 6000 sq. ft.; climbing gym with 40 ft. walls; 1100 acres of rolling prairie with a trail system; Outdoor track and athletic fields Indoor and outdoor equestrian arenas Eight tennis courts Squash courts

Clubs & Organizations

Asian Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Diversity Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Honor Council
Horseback Riding
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Peer Tutoring
Pep Club
Quiz Bowl
Sexualities Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Curtis Singmaster

Athletics Department Director: Caroline Blaylock

Notable Achievements: Singmaster: MFA Rhode Island School of Design Blaylock was an LPGA player

Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Publications
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball
Cross Country Running
Diving
Equestrian
Horseback Riding
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Camping
Dance
Equestrian
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Squash
Table Tennis
Weight Lifting

Graduates

Notable Alumni

Sam Goldwyn Jr.

Class of 1943

Movie studio executive

Tony Goldwyn

Class of 1978

Actor director producer

Dominique Dunne

Class of 1977

Actress

Griffin Dunne

Class of 1974

Actor director producer

Allison Chase

Class of 1986

Producer The Amazing Race""

Steve Lemme

Class of

Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe actor

Brad Dourif

Class of 1969

Actor

Jonathan Ormes

Class of 1957

Former director of NASA's Goddard Space Center

Belding Scribner

Class of 1937

Pioneer of kidney dialysis

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 13%

Average Merit Scholarship: 167,346

Current Endowment Amount: $40,163,208

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 160

Total Day: 80

Total Enrollment: 240

Boys: 118

Girls: 122

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: February 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $59,000

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $30,150

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 41%

Average Awarded: $19,201

School Finances