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Fountain Valley School of Colorado:
Located at the base of Colorado's majestic Rocky Mountains, Fountain Valley School of Colorado combines intellectual rigor with a spirit of adventure and exploration. The school offers a college preparatory program for motivated students who seek a diverse and challenging learning experience within a close-knit and supportive community. Founded in 1930, FVS provides a co-ed, boarding and day school environment for students in grades 9-12 from across the United States and the world. The School has an 1,100 acre main campus in Colorado Springs and a 40-acre Mountain Campus near Buena Vista, Colo.

FVS is proud of its Western roots and location, and encourages students to embrace the many opportunities associated with living in the West, including the School's adventurous outdoor education and equestrian programs. Our strong academic component is complemented by an outstanding arts program, which includes both visual and performing arts. Athletics are also important to the School's 250 students, and FVS offers 33 competitive teams in 19 different sports.

Courses / Programs:
We offer more than 70 courses through seven departments, including 19 Advanced Placement courses and a selection of honors courses. Language classes are available in French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, and the technology curriculum includes classes in program design, digital studio and Photoshop. Freshmen participate in a yearlong introductory to the arts and a transitions course to help them adjust to boarding school life. The Western Immersion Program is a sophomore-year experiential-based study of the Colorado environment, and the Interim program is an intensive weeklong, curriculum-based experiential-learning program focusing on diverse topics.