Academic Overview

Academic Overview

Legacy Elementary provides a robust, comprehensive elementary school education to our students. Instruction includes a rigorous focus on literacy and math, alongside the additional cores subjects of science and social studies.

Students participate in specials that include music, art, and p.e. In addition, students have time in the library and the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) space the Legacy Learning Lab.

Legacy Elementary develops students’ academic and self-regulation skills. The school partners with parents and the surrounding community to build strong relationships and civic-minded students. Strong community engagement creates extensive volunteer opportunities, encourages local involvement by students, and provides a system that supports all children. Legacy focuses academic work around higher order thinking skills, employing questioning strategies, and using thinking tools like Thinking Maps and Icons of Depth and Complexity to encourage student learning. Legacy Elementary’s work supports its mission to “ensure that all students achieve high standards of learning, academic excellence, and reach their full potential.” 

Teaching and Learning Philosophies

Response to Student Learning Needs

In addition to traditional academic support, Legacy Elementary employs MTSS, or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, as a structure to support students sepcific learning needs.

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Apr 15, 2026

Just Keep Swimming: Legacy Elementary Students Perform Finding Nemo

On Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, Legacy Elementary students took to the stage for their production of Finding Nemo. These productions are a powerful display of student talent, and play a strong role in preparing students for future opportunities. While the two hour-long shows are the public element of the production, they provide...<br><a title="Just Keep Swimming: Legacy Elementary Students Perform Finding Nemo" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/15/just-keep-swimming-legacy-elementary-students-perform-finding-nemo/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Just Keep Swimming: Legacy Elementary Students Perform Finding Nemo </span>Read More</a>

Mar 25, 2026

ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool

St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the new school year. We’re excited...<br><a title="ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/11/parentsquare-our-new-district-communication-tool/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool </span>Read More</a>

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