Welcome from the Headmaster
As Pueblo's only independent school accredited by ACIS (Association of Colorado Independent Schools) and a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools), you will find that McClelland is a different educational experience. The moment you walk into the building you will be struck by the willingness to welcome you into our community by everyone you meet. McClelland is truly a family, committed to providing the very best educational program.
McClelland students are a remarkable group . They are confident and yet humble learners and regularly go on to leadership positions in high school, college and beyond. Our alumni regularly tell us that the foundation they developed here allowed them to confidently move forward in their academic careers. McClelland believes in educating the whole child and works hard to not only teach core academic subjects, but to acknowledge the importance of art, music, athletics, theater and citizenship. Every aspect of the school day is important and learning occurs everywhere: students making up their own games at recess, discussing the lifting capacity of a bee outside at lunch, or in the organic gardens watching the vegetables grow. McClelland's academics are hands-on and encourage students to explore their world through real-life experiences. Both in the classroom and on the many field trips taken throughout the year, students learn by doing. Having visited schools throughout the world, it is easy to say that McClelland is truly a world class institution.
At the core of McClelland's program is the individualized nature of each child's education. With our small class sizes, it is possible to know each child as a learner and to work closely with home to create the best educational program we can. Regular communication is the norm and you will find that everyone at the school has an open door policy, including me. You know your child best at home and we know them best at school. By working together, we can create the best possible environment for learning. If we do identify a problem, we will work together to generate a solution.
We invite you to explore this website and learn about The McClelland School. Our vision is to work closely with every family so that each student can develop his or her unique gifts in a safe and supportive environment.
Of course, this website only gives a flavor of the school and one must visit McClelland to understand what truly makes it special.
We look forward to seeing you on campus.
Shawn Kelly
Headmaster
