Community Prep Charter School

Community Prep Charter School is a high school authorized by the Colorado Springs 11 school district. It's located on the north side of downtown Colorado Springs. Community Prep is an alternative school for students who don't function well in the traditional high school.

I spent the morning at Community Prep. The school is located in a beautiful facility with lots of history in its walls and beautiful woodwork. The school is in its fourteenth year of operation. Some of the original teachers are still at the school.

The director, Vicki Leaf, and staff truly care about the students and offer one-on-one assistance if the student doesn't understand a concept. Rather than demeaning the student, these staff members devote time to reteaching until the student clearly understands. For many students, this school is their last opportunity to get a high school diploma.