Thank you for your interest in Aurora Science & Tech!
The DSST Network launched its first school in Aurora, Colorado in 2019, Aurora Science & Tech! Our school serves students in grades 6-8.
Aurora Science & Tech is a school where close, caring relationships are at the heart of the school experience, and our school culture intentionally fosters strong relationships. We prepare students for college, with an emphasis on developing students through liberal arts learning (reading, writing, mathematics, and science). Ultimately our goal is to ensure that our future students are prepared for college, career and life.
The Great Horned Owl is our mascot because owls represent wisdom, forward-thinking, and integrity. Owls are nocturnal and have amazing eye sight and aerodynamics. Our student's embody the characteristics of the Great Horned Owl and we cannot wait to see what they all accomplish in high school and beyond.
We know that seeing is believing. We are excited to offer in-person visits to our school this school year.
How to enroll
Enrollment at Aurora Science & Tech is managed through an independently run lottery. Interested families will complete an online-only application, which opens in December.
If there are more applications submitted than seats available, a waitlist will be created. Applicants who submit their application after the application deadline will be added to the waitlist in order of priority. Families that are placed at Aurora Science & Tech in the lottery will be notified of admission after the lottery is run and asked to confirm their intent to enroll.
Priorities exist within the randomized lottery. The priorities for admission are as follows, in order of priority:
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Siblings of current AST students
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Residents in the Aurora Public Schools (APS) district
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Residents not in the Aurora Public Schools district
To enroll at Aurora Science & Tech Middle School, families must complete a free, quick, online-only application, which is available December 2.