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Nov 23 2026

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Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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  • About BFA
    • About Us
      • Awards
      • BFA FAQs
      • Character Education
      • What is a Charter School?
      • Our Staff
        • All Staff
        • Leadership Team
        • Office & Support Staff
        • Teachers & Student Support
    • Board of Directors and BFA Foundation
      • Board of Directors
      • Board Transparency
      • Board of Directors Election
      • Board Bolt Nominations
      • BFA Foundation
    • Other
      • Careers
      • Contact Us
      • Tour BFA (September – April)
      • Visitors
  • Schools
    • Preschool
    • Elementary
    • Middle School
  • Calendars
    • Monthly Calendar View
    • Academic Calendar
  • Parents
    • Important Information
      • Absences, Late Arrivals & Early Dismissals
      • Carpool & Parking
      • Hours & Schedule
      • Policies & Forms
      • State-Mandated Testing
      • Student Health and Wellness
      • Uniforms & Spirit Wear
      • Weather Closures, Delays & Dismissals
    • What Makes BFA Unique
      • Before/After School Programs/Summer Camp
      • Board Bolt Nominations
      • Gifted & Talented
      • Library
      • Newsletters
      • 13 Virtues of BFA
    • Additional
      • Communications
      • Frequently Used Links
      • Getting Ready for the 26/27 School Year
      • Infinite Campus Parent Portal
      • New to BFA Helpful Information
      • Volunteer
      • Visitors
  • Committees
    • Board of Directors Sub Committees
      • Community Events Committee
      • Finance Committee
      • School Accountability Committee
      • STEM Committee
    • Parent Teacher Organization
      • Parent Teacher Organization
      • PTO Sponsors
    • View Committee Newsletter
      • Committee Newsletters
  • Admissions/Records
    • Admissions Information
      • New K-8 Admissions
      • K-8 Admissions FAQ
      • Preschool Admissions Information
      • Tour BFA (September – April)
    • Student Records
      • Student Records and Transcripts
    • Other Information
      • Getting Started at BFA
      • High School Admissions
  • STEAM
    • Fine Arts
      • Music
        • Music Programs
        • Choir, Band and Orchestra
    • Science
      • Science Lab
    • STEAM
      • Middle School Steam
      • STEAM EXPO
  • Student Life
    • School Year
      • Band & Orchestra
      • Battle of the Books
      • Choir & Musicals
      • Destination Imagination
      • National Junior Honor Society
      • STEM After School Club
      • Student Council
      • Thespian Society Troupe
    • Summer
      • Summer Enrichment Camps
  • Athletics
    • Middle School Athletics
      • Athletics Overview
      • Fall Sports
      • Winter Sports
      • Spring Sports
      • Summer Sports Camps
    • Athletic Clubs
      • K – 6 Running Club

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    Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

    Phone: (720) 383-4519
    Fax: (303) 974-1738 

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