ONE STUDENT
AT A TIME

Big Picture Distinguishers


Big Picture Schools are distinguished by the use of the same language and practice. All Big Picture High Schools share common characteristics which we call ‘distinguishers.’ The distinguishers, listed to the right, exist as a comprehensive whole. They are interrelated and inform one another, consequently, no distinguisher is more important than another and none work in isolation. It is the combination of the distinguishers, the degree to which Big Picture Schools employ them and intensive conversations of reflection and action that results in the powerful success of the design.

The 10 distinguishers:

→ One Student at a Time Personalization

→ Learning in the Real World

→ Authentic Assessment

→ School Organization

→ Advisory Structure

→ School Culture

→ Leadership

→ Parent/ Family Engagement – Adult Support

→ School-College Partnership: College Preparation

→ Professional Development



 
 

Learn More

→ Our Staff
→ Our Philosophy
→ Big Picture Distinguishers


Board Meetings

DBPHS Board Meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of each month.
Meetings begin at 9am and are held at Denver Big Picture High School.