GRADES 1 – 5

Lower School at Cherry Hills Christian School

Parenting comes with millions of little decisions — and a handful of decisions that make a difference in a million ways. Choosing a private Christian elementary school is one of those key decisions. You, of course, want a safe and positive school environment that prepares your child academically, socially and spiritually. You want to set your child’s success in motion.

There’s no better place to do that than at Cherry Hills Christian School in South Metro Denver. Our Lower School is committed to providing personalized learning opportunities, a strong biblical foundation, and healthy, respectful relationships among students and teachers. 

While we nudge and mentor your child so that they are prepared for the future, we also encourage them to enjoy the childhood they have now. We play. We laugh. We explore. Everything we do in the Lower School at CHC is designed to reach a balance between tomorrow’s achievements and today’s joy.

Education Philosophy
curriculum
Safety Measures
Meet the directors

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Education Philosophy

Learning for a Lifetime, Serving God for Eternity

At Cherry Hills Christian School, our job is to partner with parents to ignite a lifelong love of learning and serving. We do that by getting your child engaged in learning. Our teachers know their students, and they can quickly see when lessons need to be adjusted or modified to ensure understanding and growth. Our class sizes are small enough that we can offer hands-on projects and academic-based play. Your child doesn’t sit still hour after hour. Your child is involved and active in their education.


As a private Christian elementary school, our curriculum also incorporates character development. Throughout all subject areas we offer a Biblical Worldview perspective, and each grade level has an age-appropriate mission population that they serve yearly. This gives students the opportunity to see firsthand why and how we serve others. It also provides a glimpse of how it feels to use their talents and gifts to show God’s love.

We have been a part of CHC for nine years, and it has been the best decision we have ever made for our family. The teachers are passionate, kind, and engaging. The administrators are organized and have excellent communication. Every aspect of education is centered around Christ. The curriculum is challenging and inspiring. As parents, we have felt included in the CHC community and feel privileged to be a part of such an amazing school.

Vanessa Mitchell, Parent of two CHC Students

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Curriculum

Academics that Create a Solid Foundation

Your child’s education is built step by step. At CHC, we make sure none of those steps are missed by focusing on engaging teaching across all core subjects. For example, to help students learn to read, we offer interactive Literacy activities where students are taught comprehension concepts through rich fiction and non-fiction texts. Students also have opportunities to refine and grow reading skills in small group settings.

As part of our Lower School, all of our elementary students develop skills in: 

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math 
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Bible
  • Handwriting
Small Class Sizes that Introduce Big Ideas

We believe your child deserves personalized attention. That’s why our elementary school classes are never larger than 22 students in kindergarten through third grade and 24 students in fourth and fifth grade. We have half-day teaching assistants in each classroom, along with parent volunteers, which makes it easy to give students the one-on-one attention to maximize their learning opportunities.

Extracurriculars that Shape Interests

By attending Lower School at CHC, your child has the chance to study everything from art history and music to team building and STEAM (“A” is added for art.). Plus, before and after school clubs cover a variety of interest areas — from homework club to sports.

Safety Measures that Protect

To keep your child safe, we follow all of the latest safety measures, including: providing two security officers onsite daily; background checks for faculty, staff and visitors; locked doors, hallways, and classrooms; walkie-talkies for each classroom; and more. Plus, a school nurse is available daily for health and medical needs.

Extracurriculars that Shape Interests

By attending Lower School at CHC, your child has the chance to study everything from art history and music to team building and STEAM (“A” is added for art.). Plus, before and after school clubs cover a variety of interest areas — from homework club to sports.

Safety Measures that Protect

To keep your child safe, we provide two security officers daily on our campus. We also require background checks for faculty, staff and visitors; ensure locked doors, hallways, and classrooms; assign walkie-talkies for each classroom; and more.

Meet the Directors

CHRISTY KLOTER

DIRECTOR OF K-8

Degree: Colorado Christian University, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Biblical Studies

Professional Experience: 23 years


Christy has lived in Colorado since she was a child. She has loved watching the Lord empower her to love His people with His love. Over the years, she also has served as a mentor teacher, a grade-level team leader, and a dean of students. She is passionate about discipleship and is committed to leading in a way that will leave those around her feeling deeply known and fully loved.

PAM DYER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL

Degree: Marshall University, Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Master’s Degree in Adult Education

Professional Experience: 14 years


Cherry Hills Christian has allowed Pam to teach the whole child, immersing them in a Christian World View as she guides her students to see the world through the lens of Christ. Pam is a wife and mother of two teenagers, both in high school. Aside from teaching Kindergarten, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:4-5.

Thinking CHC might be a good fit?

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