Business Details
Trusted Non-Profit School Closing After Years of Service in Boulder
September School was founded with a commitment to providing innovative, relationship-based education that prioritized student development beyond traditional coursework. For over a decade, our dedicated team of educators worked tirelessly to create a supportive learning environment that emphasized personal growth, community engagement, and academic excellence. Despite our best efforts to maintain financial sustainability, declining enrollment and increasing operational challenges have made it impossible to continue our mission beyond December 20, 2024.We remain deeply grateful for the trust our families placed in us and take pride in the meaningful impact we made on students' lives through personalized instruction, wellness programs, and arts integration. Our closure reflects our unwavering commitment to maintaining educational quality while acknowledging the realities of our current circumstances.
Services
Spanish Courses
Mind Body Wellness
Music Education
Social Studies Instruction
Art Classes
College Counseling
Physical Education
Creative Writing Workshops
Student Support Services
Community Engagement Programs
Highlights and features
- We provided personalized education with experienced teachers holding advanced degrees
- Our curriculum integrated wellness and arts with traditional academics
- We maintained small class sizes for individualized student attention
- Our staff included certified specialists in special needs education
- We offered unique programs combining outdoor learning with classroom instruction
What people say
Caring teachers
Personalized approach
Creative curriculum
Supportive environment
Services
Spanish Courses
Our Spanish program offered comprehensive language learning from beginner to advanced levels. We emphasized practical communication skills through TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) methods. Students developed cultural understanding while building fluency in a supportive classroom environment.
Mind Body Wellness
This unique program integrated physical health with emotional development. We combined movement practices with mindfulness techniques to help students build self-awareness and stress management skills. The curriculum emphasized holistic well-being as essential for academic success.
Music Education
Our music program focused on both performance and music theory. Students learned guitar and songwriting while exploring music's role in personal expression. The curriculum emphasized active listening skills and creative development through hands-on musical experiences.
Art Classes
Art instruction emphasized creative expression and technical skill development. Students worked with various media while learning art history and contemporary practices. The program included community art projects and collaborations with local artists.
College Counseling
Our academic advising service provided personalized guidance for higher education planning. We offered course selection support, application assistance, and career exploration. The program emphasized matching students' strengths with appropriate educational pathways.
People
Michelle Mullin
Head of School
Master's in Education with 15 years of teaching experience, specializing in Spanish and wellness programs. Developed curriculum integrating personal development with academic instruction.
Sarah DeSouza
Dean of Academic Advising
Doctorate in Education Administration with 25 years of policy experience. Managed academic records and student support services while emphasizing personalized learning paths.
Hunter Amabil
Music Teacher
Music educator and professional musician with 20 years of performance experience. Combined music instruction with life skills development through creative teaching methods.
Eitan Fire
Social Studies Teacher
Master's in Teaching with experience in public education. Focused on creating inclusive classrooms that supported diverse learning needs and perspectives.
Tania Henderson
Art Teacher
Professional artist with BFA in Illustration. Specialized in adaptive art instruction for diverse learners, including those with special needs, using Montessori methods.
Questions
Why is September School closing?
Financial pressures and declining enrollment made continued operation unsustainable while maintaining educational quality.
When will September School close?
Final closure date is December 20, 2024, as announced in November 2024.
What support is available for current students?
We're prioritizing transition support including academic records and counseling services.
What made September School unique?
Our relationship-based model combined academic instruction with personal development in small classes.
Will any programs continue after closure?
No ongoing programs will continue after our final closure date in December 2024.
