A CULTURE of support
Teenagers grapple with where they belong, what they value, and what kind of person they want to be. We will tackle the challenges of adolescence head-on and support students as they learn to navigate life more independently. Our culture is both purposeful and cultivated, emphasizing inclusiveness and empathy within a strong, diverse community. Through traditional coursework as well as our recovery programs, students have the resources they need to living a life of sobriety and college and career success.
dedicated recovery staff
Teenagers today face a myriad of stressors, from anxiety and depression, to eating disorders & substance abuse. At 5280 High School, we will not sweep these stressors under the rug, but confront them head on, with boldness, accountability, and a culture of empathy and support.
At 5280, we have multiple staff that understand the issues and challenges of recovery both personally and professionally. While many of our staff have lived experience with addiction, we also have staff whose roles are dedicated to supporting students with recovery. Our Director of Recovery and two recovery coaches bing a combination of professional development and licensure as well as the personal life experience necessary to help guide our students through the various challenges that come with getting - and staying - sober.
BOAT meetings
Every morning and afternoon, we hold school wide recovery meetings called B.O.A.T. (Being Open and Authentic Together). These meetings are increasingly peer led and offer our students a chance to learn and practice various coping skills, to share their personal testimonies, and to help lean into our culture of peer support.
In addition, our students are increasingly engaging in the larger Denver community through community service and school-based outreach to help offer and support other students with their journey of recovery.