About DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Katie Ethridge was born in Atlanta, Georgia and has lived in 9 states calling the suburbs of Philadelphia home. From a young age, Katie knew she wanted to be an educator, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education with a focus in STEM Instruction from High Point University. Katie is celebrating the start of her 15^th year in education having served as a Teacher, Dean of Students, Associate School Director, and now School Director at GVR High School. Her leadership is fueled by a commitment to DSST’s mission to eliminate educational inequity, keeping students centered in her work. Outside of school, Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and exploring with her dog, Gouda. 

DSST: Green Valley Ranch graduates will have...

Ultimately, we seek to develop graduates to become the best versions of themselves, lead fulfilling lives, and make a contribution to the human story aligned to their chosen purpose.

• National Blue Ribbon School
• 100% of graduates are accepted to college and post-secondary programs
• Green Rating (highest possible) on Colorado School Performance Framework
• Over 5 college acceptances per student, on average
• #1 School for SAT Reading & Writing Growth in DPS

Extracurriculars
Student School Board
Community Action Now
Robotics
Black Student Alliance (BSA)
VOCES
Muslim Student Association
Poetry Club
K-Dance
Fashion Club
Spectrum
Music Club
Art Club
Biosciences Club
And many more... Students and staff are encouraged to start new clubs in our community!

Sports
Boys & Girls Basketball
Boys & Girls Soccer
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Cheerleading

Arts & STEM
Performance
Writing & Directing
Technical Theater & Design
Transmedia Art & Theater
Production
Art Studio

9th GRADE
Humanities
Composition
Integrated Algebra &
Geometry 1
Integrated Algebra &
Geometry 2 Honors
Physics
Spanish
Espanol para hispanohablantes

10th GRADE
World Literature
AP World History
Integrated Algebra &
Geometry 2
Algebra 2 Honors
Honors Chemistry
Spanish
Espanol para
hispanohablantes

11th GRADE
AP Eng. Language & Composition
American History
AB US History
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus Honors
Biology
AP Biology
Spanish
AP Spanish
Internship

12th GRADE
Senior English
Civics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Biomedical Sciences
AP Computer Science
AP Physics
Advanced Engineering
Advanced Digital Arts
Advanced Music
Business Law
AP Environmental Science
Advanced Entrepreneurship
… additional online electives offered through StepMojo!

ELECTIVES
Creative Engineering
Theater
Entrepreneurship
Economics
PE
Intro to BioSciences
Intro to Computer Science
Intro to Computer Science & Engineering
Anatomy & Physiology
Financial Literacy

Schedule: 8:20AM-3:50PM; Wednesday early release at 1:30PM
Students may enter the building at 8:05AM