Denver Center for International Studies at Baker, or simply DCIS Baker, is a public 6-12

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located in the

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neighborhood of

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. It is part of the

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system. DCIS was created in 1985 as a magnet program at Denver West High School and became an independent magnet middle and

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in 2006 at the Baker location.

History

Dr. Dan Lutz created the concept of an internationally focused school at Denver West High School as a

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in 1985. The core idea of the program centered around a globally-focused curriculum that would offer multiple languages and opportunities to travel and experience other cultures. At Denver West High School, the program was originally named the Center for International Studies. In 1997, the DCIS Foundation was established as a

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to raise funds to make travel more accessible for a growing and diverse student population.History
DCIS Foundation. Accessed 3 November 2021. In 2006, the DCIS program relocated from Denver West High School to nearby vacant Baker Middle School. The building was renovated to meet the needs of the new school, and the doors of DCIS Baker opened for students in fall 2006. The

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later expanded the DCIS network to three other campuses: two

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(DCIS Ford and DCIS Fairmont) and another 6-12 school (DCIS Montbello). These DCIS schools are the only

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members of the International Studies Schools Network (ISSN), which is part of the

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.Asia Society
Asia Society. Accessed 6 November 2021. On March 4, 2016, the school was evacuated after an individual called

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and falsely claimed that they had placed

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in the school. Tactical teams and bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in, and no explosive devices were found in or near the school. Classes were cancelled for the remainder of the day.DCIS Baker evacuated, no devices found
The Denver Channel. Accessed 3 November 2021.

Demographics

As of the 2021–2022 school year, DCIS Baker has a total enrollment of 672 students in grades

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through twelve. * Hispanic/Latino: 62% * White: 23% * African American/Black: 5% * Asian & Pacific Islander: 4% * Multiple Races: 3% * American Indian: 2% * Unspecified: 1% ''Low-Income Students: 61%''GreatSchools Denver Demographics
GreatSchools. Accessed 2 November 2021.

Athletics

The athletic teams of DCIS Baker are known as the

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. The school fields a variety of sports for middle school students, but does not offer any high school athletics due to a lack of facilities. Due to the school's history and proximity to Denver West High School, high school student athletes at DCIS Baker are able to join West's athletic teams. DCIS Baker students account for approximately 20% of West's athletic rosters.Denver West Athletics
Denver West High School. Accessed 16 November 2021.

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