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ELA

E.L.A. stands for English Language Acquisitions. If you or your student are bi-lingual and you like to be informed of academics, events or community involvement please click the link below. E.L.A. Programs and Information Spanish translation provided. If you need translation for languages other than Spanish, please contact Ariel Ruempolhamer, East Family & Community Engagement Liaison.

Collaborative School Committee (CSC)

Each Denver Public school has a Collaborative School Committee (CSC) with representation from parents, teachers, administration, classified staff, and community. The purpose and scope of the CSC is to enhance student achievement and school climate by engaging the school community in collaborative efforts supporting the school and District’s goals. The CSC provides strategic direction in support of the school’s mission and vision as stated in the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP). Additional information about the purpose and scope of the CSC is available on the DPS website.

Meeting dates, agendas, and minutes will be posted under the CSC link. CSC representatives welcome your questions and input. Questions and input should be related to the purpose and scope of the CSC as outlined above.

2018-2019 East High School CSC Meetings and Agendas

2019-2020 East High School CSC Agendas

2019-2020 East High School CSC Meetings

2020-2021 East High School CSC Meetings and Agendas

2021-2022 East High School CSC Meetings and Agendas

2020-2021 East High School CSC By-Laws

2021-2022 East High School CSC By-Laws

2022-2023 East High School CSC Meetings and Agendas

2022-2023 East High School CSC Meeting Minutes

Volunteer
Counseling Office-Life After East **Positions available**
  • Population: 11th & 12th grade 1st Gen students
  • Commitment: Please contact coordinator
  • Frequency: 10-20 hours monthly during School
  • Location: East Counseling Center (Rm. 225)

Description:

  • ​Coaching individual students based on their level of need.
  • Assist 1st Gen students in exploring post-secondary options.
  • Assist 1st Gen students in creating their post-secondary plans.
  • Supporting 1st Gen students in the college application process including: FAFSA, scholarships, applications and essays.

Criteria: 

​Contact: Lindsey Vesceri, East School Counselor Email

East Library Upkeep
  • Student Population: all students
  • Commitment: School Year (September-May)
  • Frequency: 2 hours weekly during school
  • ​Location: East Library
  • Library Support:Help with shelving, library organization, and special projects.
  • Criteria:Detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of library classification systems preferred (but can train). 
  • DPS supervised background clearance. Some on-site training as necessary.
  • Contact: Jonathan_Almon@dpsk12.org
A+ Angels Mentoring

Would You Like To Change A Life? Would You Like To Be An Academic Mentor?

The A+ Angels Mentoring Program is an important way in which East High School is addressing the achievement gap and helping struggling students. The program currently has more than 70 pairs of East High School students and adult mentors, each meeting about once a week. Mentors help the students adjust to high school by aiding them with their schedules, helping them with homework, working with them on study skills, fostering good attendance and study habits, and providing encouragement and accountability. Mentors also help their students obtain summer jobs and prepare college applications. All mentors, as well as the coordinators of the program, are volunteers and most work full time in jobs unrelated to education.

Contact: Aimee Arens at 720-423-8449 or send an email to Aimee_Arens@dpsk12.org

Make an online donation to the A+ Angels Mentor Program at Denver East High School or by check:
East Angel Friends & Alumni Foundation
c/o A+ Angels Mentor Program
PO Box 201404
Denver, CO 80220

After Prom

The After Prom Committee has begun planning for the 2023 event and is looking for volunteers to lead and support the various committees. This 30+ year tradition is planned by the East parents and offers many ways for senior (and junior) parents to get involved. It is a night that students welcome parent involvement. Sign up to help out here or consider making a donation to help provide a safe and fun environment that the seniors will never forget! For questions or to learn more email Blythe Kingsbury- rbkingsbury5@gmail.com or Emily Bovard- emilybovard@gmail.com.