Name: Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School
Address: 660 Julian Street, Denver, CO 80204-0802
County: Denver
Diocese: Archdiocese of Denver
Phone Number: 303-629-6562
Fax: 303-573-3993
Email: info@presentationdenver.org
Web site: www.presentationdenver.org
President: (Principal) Stephen L. Furches, BA, MREd
Type of school: Parochial, Co-ed
Founded: 1924
Ages/Grades: Pre-school through 8 th grade
Setting: Inner City
School Size: Enrollment 150 – Capacity 225
Classroom Size: 22
Student/Teacher ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $4600
Financial Aid: $300,000 based on demonstrated need – 1040 or equivalent
Curriculum: Archdiocese of Denver – (www.archden.org)
% of Graduating class to continue education: 100%
Support Services: Title I; school counseling program
Camp Programs: No
Afterschool Programs: Yes
Computer Capabilities: 20 station lab; internet access in each classroom; wired and wireless
School Championships: Various city championship in Catholic School Activity League
School Clubs: Yearbook. Math Club, Geography Club, Band, Choir, Boys Basketball
Parking Space/Availability: Adequate
Uniform Guidelines: Blue twill slacks; red or white polo shirt w/o logo; spirit clothing; uniform jumpers or skirts for younger girls; uniforms begin in kindergarten
Admissions Requirements: Pass English proficiency exam; adequate scores on Woodcock-Johnson. Generally must be within one year of grade level
Mission Statement: As a unified community of Jesus' followers, Presentation of Our Lady Catholic School exists to provide a caring, safe environment educating children for academic and personal success. (Undergoing rewriting)
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
Expect great things, get great things. Expect little, get little
Set expectations in achievement and behavior high and students will strive to reach them

Founded in 1924 in West Denver , then a largely Irish community. Has continued to serve community which is now largely Hispanic. Strong family tradition as neighborhood school

• 95% Hispanic
• 90% free and reduced lunch
• both breakfast and lunch provided
• significant financial aid available (must be applied for in early spring)
• stable, caring, innovative faculty
• Undergoing strategic planning for renewal of accreditation by Advanced Ed and planning for the next five years.
• Students are respectful, kind, cooperative. No serious discipline troubles whatsoever. Parental support good to excellent.
• Website undergoing final construction and awaiting Archdiocesan approval.
• Preschool (3), prekindergarten (4) and kindergarten are full day program.
• Solid, well-maintained physical plant
• Strong Roman Catholic practices and teaching.