Northridge Elementary School has an annual enrollment of more than 650 students in grades kindergarten through six. The school has a staff of regular classroom and speech teachers, nurses, reading specialists, school psychologists and counselors. Its academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as science, music, technology, art, English, math, science, reading, writing, social studies and physical education. The school has a library media center that provides access to online encyclopedias, databases, facts and statistics, dictionaries and thesauruses. In addition, it provides food, transportation and medical care services to students. Northridge Elementary School is a part of the Douglas County School District, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools.
Heritage Elementary School is a neighborhood school that serves more than 300 students in kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The school also provides instruction in art, music and physical education. It involves students in several academic programs, such as EveryDay Mathematics, Discovery Works science and word study programs, as well as conducts reading and writing workshops. The school additionally provides opportunities for students to participate in before- and after-school enrichment activities, Destination ImagiNation, and preschool and gifted education programs. The school also offers various students clubs, including art, Spanish, Chinese, choir, drama, karate and technology. Heritage Elementary School is a part of Cherry Creek Schools and is located in Centennial, Colo.
