School Profile

Southwest Open School

Address

Southwest Open School
401 N. Dolores Rd.
Cortez, CO 81321

Contact Information

Phone: (970)565-1150
Fax: (970)565-8770

School Info

Authorizer: Montezuma-Cortez RE-1
Year Opened: 1999
County: Montezuma
District: Montezuma-Cortez RE-1
Region: Southwest
Grade Levels: 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12
Enrollment: 176

Description

Small classes guide students through hands-on, real life learning, using the Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound model. Inquiry based classes encourage critical thinking and problem solving. The school focuses on academic as well as interpersonal skills; students guide their own learning and are a valued part of the school community.