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- EIN 84-0423922
- (719) 391-5356
- 6155 Fountain Valley School Rd Colorado Spgs CO 80911-2251 USA
- www.fvs.edu
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Causes: Education, Secondary & High Schools
Mission: Fountain valley school of colorado provides a rigorous, global curriculum to academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors in a diverse community to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious and compassionate. The school is located on 1,100 acres of rolling prairie in southeast colorado springs with pikes peak as a backdrop. A 40-acre mountain campus is located two hours away near buena vista, co.
Programs: See schedule othe fountain valley school provides instruction to students;services to students such as housing, athletics, infirmary, andcounseling; food services; and scholarships. Education:along with a rigorous academic curriculum that includes 18 advanced placement courses and honor classes in every discipline, fountain valley's signature programs are: the global scholar diploma including the school's membership in round square; experiential learning such as the western immersion program and interim travel adventures; the equestrian program with both english and western competitive riders; and sports that take advantage of rocky mountain setting to include mountain biking, climbing and outdoor education. Housing and meals:fountain valley school sets a national standard in residential life for its boarding students and faculty. Stunning adobe residences house small groups of 16-20 students and faculty families. With communal kitchens, common rooms, fireplaces and patios, residence halls quickly become a welcoming home away from home. The fvs community gathers in the dining hall for three meals a day with myriad options including vegetarian and gluten free. Scholarships:forty-one percent of students receive financial aid. In the 2016-17school year, $2,439,599 in both merit- and need-based scholarships wasawarded.