We are not a school system, we are a movement. 

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this. 

The RMP community is filled with staff, students, and stakeholders who are motivated by our pillars of rigor and love, live daily by our PEAK values, and believe deeply in the power and potential of every student we serve. We aspire to be the highest-performing school system in Colorado. We will grow to serve students in many communities who need more seats in schools that provide rigorous and loving college preparatory options. 

WHO does this Concept Essence call us to be? 

WHAT does this ask us to do?

We must believe…

  • owning the RMP Way is the only way. The RMP Way must be something that ALL of us guard and elevate with vigor, personal connection, and without apology. 

  • reading is foundational to all learning and that all of our staff are reading teachers. Reading at or above grade level and performing at or above grade level in math is a fundamental liberatory act.

  • our children need adults who believe they can learn at high levels and create conditions where they are seen, valued and feel a strong sense of belonging.

  • our children require adults who show up boldly, with clarity, consistency, and with self discipline.

  • our children need prepared, focused adults who are hungry to use data daily to adjust their instruction to meet the needs of all learners. 

  • adults must ultimately own their own development, seeking feedback consistently to push practice, and lean into the discomfort that propels rapid and urgent growth. 

  • alignment (in instructional practices, curriculum choices, enabling systems, performance management approach) will produce stronger results and teacher practice. 

  • transformational results lie in transformational skill improvement and proficiency in our leadership