An independent school is a private, non-profit institution governed by a board of trustees. It operates free from religious or government oversight, allowing it to design its own curriculum and programs. Independent schools are funded primarily through tuition and charitable donations.

ACIS stands for the Association of Colorado Independent Schools. Recognized by the State of Colorado since 1991 as an official accrediting agency, ACIS accreditation is also recognized by Colorado Shines, the State of Colorado, and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Schools are reaccredited every ten years through a rigorous review process to ensure they meet high standards of excellence.

Flexible tuition takes into account each family’s financial situation. Using the Clarity online portal, families submit financial information, and the system provides a recommended tuition rate that aligns with the family’s ability to pay.

We serve students from preschool (age 3 and potty trained) through 8th grade.

Our average class size is approximately nine students.

All students take Spanish, beginning in preschool and continuing through 8th grade.

Yes. Before-school care begins at 7:00 a.m., and after-school care runs until 6:00 p.m. Additional fees apply for these programs.

While we do not have a cafeteria, we offer daily hot lunch options from local restaurants such as Subway, Little Caesars, Clean Eatz, and Elivida’s Kitchen. Parents may pre-order and pay monthly, or students may bring a packed lunch from home.

We operate on a five-day schedule, Monday through Friday. Preschool and pre-kindergarten families have the option of a four-day schedule (Monday–Thursday).

Our longer breaks generally align with the local public school calendar. However, specific days off for professional development, conferences, or holidays may differ. Enrolled families receive a full-year calendar each summer.

Summer break typically runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day

We do not provide daily transportation to or from school. However, the school does operate a van for field trips and special activities.

In addition to core academic subjects, all students take Spanish, music, art, and physical education. Cursive instruction begins in 2nd grade, and typing begins in 3rd grade. 5th graders take a study skills class, and 6th–8th graders choose between a Finance or Science Fair elective.

Our school day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

No, The McClelland School is a non-religious, independent institution.

Yes! Preschool through 4th-grade students enjoy three recesses each day, and grades 5–8 typically have two. Classes also go outdoors for lessons and activities whenever the weather permits.