A Jeffco Public Charter School Serving Children in Preschool through 8th Grade

The FHM Mission:  Through the Montessori philosophy, we inspire children to learn and grow as responsible global citizens.

The FHM Vision:  Inspiring Life-Long Learning

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Individualized Instruction

Our students reflect the rich diversity of our world and come with various ability levels. Progression through the curriculum is based on demonstrated mastery rather than grade level. Accordingly, this allows children to move forward in their studies in relation to their ability. Those who are struggling with a skill, get the extra support required. This individualized approach provides optimum opportunity for growth and success.

Engaging Curriculum

Our rich curriculum includes zoology, botany, earth science, geography, history, literature, mathematics, music, art, physical education, world languages and cultures, and the life skills of organization, planning, and prioritization. This coupled with lively instruction and targeted lessons supports students in making connections in life. Our goal is to have students interact with the lesson in a way that encourages ever-deepening levels of understanding.

Strong Community

We are proud of our highly qualified educators whose dedication inspire and support each child in reaching his or her greatest potential. Involved parents advance the value of education through volunteering time and effort while strengthening the connection between home and school. Our students are happy, excited, inspired and deeply involved in learning.

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Tours for Prospective Parents & Guardians

We believe the best way to gain understanding of the unique benefits of an FHM education is to experience it first hand.  We invite parents and guardians to join us for a tour where you will see our entire campus, observe a class in session (when available), and meet with a member of our administration to have questions answered.

Upcoming Tours:

• Thursday, May 17th
• Thursday, May 24th
• Tuesday, May 29th

Tours are held on most Thursday mornings during the school year.  Tours begin at 8:45 am and typically last until 10:30 am.  Please contact Kresta Vuolo, Director of Enrollment & Communication, at 303.231.9801 x229 or via email to reserve your spot.  Be sure to include your name, phone number, and your child's name, date of birth, and grade level of interest.  Tour groups are limited in size to facilitate discussion and allow questions to be answered, thus we ask that you call to let us know if you need to cancel or reschedule so that your space can be offered to another parent or guardian.  So that you and other parents and guardians can get the most out of your visit, we ask that you make other care arrangements for children.  Visitation opportunities for children occur later in the enrollment process.

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Quick Links for Parents

Financial Transparency

Free Horizon Montessori partners with Jeffco Public Schools to comply with all laws pertaining to Colorado public school financial transparency.  For more information, please visit the Finance and Budget page of the Jeffco Public Schools website.  You can access this page by clicking here.

Online Student Information & Emergency Cards

Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, all Jeffco schools now use Jeffco Connect for entering and storing information formerly provided on the Student Information and Emergency Card.  If you have a Jeffco Parent Portal account, please access Jeffco Connect using that same user name and password so that you can update information for all of your children.  If your child has ever attended a Jeffco Public School, Jeffco preschool, or been assessed or received services through Child Find but you do NOT have a Parent Portal account, please access Jeffco Connect through the email invitation sent to your email address.  If you have never had a child in a Jeffco Public School, Jeffco preschool, or received assessments or services through Child Find, please click here to create your parent account and complete the information for your students during the annual registration process.

Email and Phone Call Distribution System

We utilize School Messenger for sending school newsletters, weekly updates, emergency closure and other important information.  School Messenger uses email addresses and phone numbers provided to us during registration.  To update information, please contact the front office.  Please note that the phone system only calls numbers with a (303) or (720) prefix.

Student Attendance & Pre-Arranged Absences

Attendance Line:  303.231.9801 x300

Pre-Arranged Absence Form

Consistent attendance is vital for every student's success.  With this in mind, we ask families to schedule vacations during times when school is not in session.  Colorado passed a policy clarifying attendance rules for public schools that went into effect during the 2009-10 school year.  Refer to the current FHM Student and Parent Handbook for additional information regarding attendance.  Please note that the Pre-Arranged Absence Form should be submitted to the front office at least three (3) days but no more than one month prior to the planned absence.  Because approval or denail is based on student academic standing and attendance record at the time of the planned absence, forms will be processed on the third day before the planned absence.  

Pay Schools

Free Horizon Montessori began utilizing PaySchools during the 2011-12 school year.  PaySchools allows parents, guardians, and students to pay for many Jeffco Public School and Free Horizon Montessori fees online using an electronic check or credit card.  Once active, you can access PaySchools by clicking the PaySchools logo above or the link here.