Academy of Urban Learning
Academy of Urban Learning
Welcome!
The Academy of Urban Learning (AUL) is a Denver Public Schools charter high school serving Denver-area students ages 14 to 21. If you are a high school student experiencing difficult barriers to achieving success at your current school and worry about the possibility of graduating with a high school diploma, AUL may be for you.
At AUL, we care about you, and we strive to build relationships with students and families that encompass our core values of:
Community | Academics | Respect | Empowerment | Service
We provide the wrap-around services and individualized support our students need to succeed academically and socially, and to become successful, self-sufficient adults. Students, families, and staff agree: AUL is different. Click through our website to see why!
Coming to AUL may help those goals that seem just out of reach, begin to be right at your fingertips. And those doors that keep closing? We can give you the tools to open them back up.
The holiday season brings about its own set of difficulties.
To all our AUL families: please let us know if you need assistance.
You can explore the links below, or contact us at the school at 303-282-0900 and ask for Erin Pier or Vanessa Segura.
email: epier@auldenver.org
Food Resources
Food Bank of the Rockies
Food Bank of the Rockies distributes food through partner agencies in 30 counties in Colorado, including most of Metro Denver. Click here to enter your zip code or address and find the food pantry closest to you. Food Bank of the Rockies only distributes food directly to the public from its warehouse the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-noon.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will host a free holiday meal 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Convention Center. Arrive early; no registration is required. Families who need additional assistance with clothing, food or household items can call 303-295-3366 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Christmas Gifts
Mental Health Resources
Denver’s 9news has put together the following list of mental health resources for Colorado residents.
There are four ways to get confidential and immediate help: by phone at 1-844-493-8255, over text message (text the word “TALK” to 38255), via an online chat service, or at walk-in centers throughout metro Denver, northern, the southeast region and the western slope. Many of these services are available 24/7.
Safe2Tell allows students, parents and community members to anonymously report anything that is concerning or threatening. According to their website, those who use the service can help stop a friend from committing suicide, get a friend to stop using drugs, or keep a bully from continuing to make other students miserable.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for those in crisis 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.
University of Denver Counseling Services Clinic
DU offers counseling services for adults, children, couples, families, etc. at affordable rates. The sessions are provided by graduate student counselors under direct supervision of licensed psychologists and a peer consultation group. Prices range from $5 – $30 per session.
Pro Bono Mental Health and Counseling Program
Spark the Change’s Pro Bono Mental Health Program connects volunteer therapists, counselors and other professionals with low-income Coloradans who are in need of the help. Call 1-844-380-6355 and if you qualify, you’ll be matched with a counselor.
Take online mental health screens to see where you’re at, research different mental health conditions and treatments, get tips for talking about your mental health, find worksheets for improving your mental health or staying healthy, etc.
Baby Resources
AUL is grateful to partner with WeeCycle, a local organization that recycles essential baby gear and matches it to Colorado families in need. WeeCycle can help with everything from prenatal vitamins and maternity clothes, to diapers and wipes, and baby clothes and age-appropriate toys.
Our site link to WeeCycle is Erin Pier, AUL’s school psychologist. Give her a call at 303-282-0900 or email her to discuss your family’s needs for your little ones (under 3).
Clothing
Clothes to Kids of Denver
Clothes to Kids of Denver provides free clothes to kids, so kids can feel comfortable and confident in the classroom and focus on success. Click here for eligibility information.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will host a free holiday meal 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Convention Center. Arrive early; no registration is required. Families who need additional assistance with clothing, food or household items can call 303-295-3366 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
News & Events @ AUL
It’s basketball season!
Come cheer on our men’s team at one of their upcoming Friday evening games. Schedule below!
Interested in coming to AUL?
Students may schedule an interview to start school during the first week of the remaining hexters this year. Making sure that AUL & you are a good fit for each other is very important to us.
Interviews will take place the two weeks leading up to the hexter start & students may begin classes during the dates listed below. Give Ms. Indi in the office a call at 303-282-0900 to set up an interview!
Hexter 3 November 26-29
Hexter 4 January 23-29
Hexter 5 March 11-14
Hexter 6 May 1-8
AUL 2019-2019 Calendar
New Hexter Schedule Dates
AUL is now on a 6-week hexter schedule, rather than the 12-week trimesters we had been utilizing. Classes will be 6 weeks long instead of 12 and will be worth 2.5 instead of 5.0.
Hexter 1- August 20th-October 1st
Hexter 2- October 2nd -November 15th
Hexter 3-November 26th– January 22nd
Hexter 4-January 23-March 7th
Hexter 5- March 11th-April 30th
Hexter 6- May 1-June 5th
AUL is open!