Pathways Future Center School

Currently, Pathways serves more than 800 students every year. Over 430 students were served in the 2011-2012 school year and 101 students earned their diplomas.

Pathways was created in 2010 by Adams 12 Five Star Schools as a pilot program with a goal to support 25 students who had left our schools without graduating from high school. Our Story

Pathways was created in 2010 by Adams 12 Five Star Schools as a pilot program with a goal to support 25 students who had left our schools without graduating from high school. By the end of the 2010-2011 school year

, over 250 students were served and 50 students earned their high school diplomas. In 2011-2012, Pathways moved into our new facility, the Futures Center, and expanded programming to include both a Traditional Diploma and a Competency-Based Diploma. We are excited this year to offer additional support to our students including face-to-face elective courses, more elective offerings, an increase in staff, and more structure to support students' individual needs. Our Model

Pathways has a blended learning model. Students are provided opportunities to learn through digital content and through direct and one-on-one instruction with a highly qualified content teacher. We use several curricula to help support students including, but not limited to: e2020, Compass Odyssey, and KeyTrain. Our instructors design their courses based on Adams 12 Five Star Schools' Units of Study and Colorado State Content Standards. To effectively meet students' needs, there are several levels of support. Students will work with teachers in groups for content instruction, individually for additional support or specific skill development, one-on-one in our advising program, and in our lab environment. In addition, we have a full time guidance counselor, a full time special education teacher, and a part time graduation coach. Individualizing Education

Our students are our number one customer. We review their transcripts, learn about their needs and future plans, and develop a graduation plan and a schedule that is designed for them to achieve their goals. Our curricula is prescriptive; it is designed to test their knowledge of the subject and assigns only the content that they have not yet mastered. This allows students to work at their own pace. The support of our staff and our prescriptive curricula often help students learn material faster than they would in a traditional environment. What do Our Students and Families Say About Pathways? "Every member of the Pathways team is dedicated to helping young people achieve their dream of graduation. With all of the budget cuts, we are proud of the district for continuing to provide a great program that helps educate so many young people" - Lisa and Luke Large, Pathways Parents

"The staff at Pathways is amazing. They will do everything they can to help you achieve your goal of graduating. There is always someone willing to listen and help you out." - Tommy Dietz, Graduate

"Pathways taught me a lot about myself. I learned that I have the ability to set goals and achieve them. I learned that I know more than I thought I did and that I am capable of many things." - Jordan Stikeleather, Graduate

"Pathways was a good fit for me. I could work at my own pace and work with teachers one-on-one when I needed it. i could finish my courses from or from the lab" - Nic Malec, Graduate

Photos from Pathways Future Center School's post

06/01/2026

The day before graduation, our graduates and their families joined us for a special cap & gown pickup event/celebration filled with joy, laughter, and community. Students received their caps and gowns, enjoyed delicious tacos and aguas frescas from La Auténtica Poblana, and celebrated alongside family and friends.

We were honored to welcome Danza Azteca Xochiquetzal for a beautiful live performance, featuring one of our very own Pathways graduates! Their energy and talent made the celebration even more memorable.

It was wonderful to see families gathering together, sharing a meal, taking photos, and celebrating this important milestone. The excitement, pride, and happiness throughout the day reminded us what makes the Pathways community so special.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We loved celebrating with you and your loved ones

05/22/2026

What an unforgettable day filled with smiles, happy tears, proud families, and so much joy as our graduates crossed the stage and celebrated this huge accomplishment! These pictures capture just a small part of the excitement and love that surrounded our amazing Class of 2026.

We are beyond proud of every graduate and excited to see all the great things ahead for them.

Congratulations to the Pathways Future Center Class of 2026!

05/19/2026

Today is cap & gown pick-up, and we are having a huge celebration honoring our graduates! Graduates can come pick up their cap & gown starting at 9:00 AM. Each graduate will receive 8 tickets for tomorrow’s graduation ceremony at Macky Auditorium in Boulder.

Graduates will also receive a ticket for a free lunch at 11:00 AM. La Auténtica Poblana food truck will be on site with delicious food and aguas frescas. Family members and friends who would like food can purchase a meal for $10.

There will also be a live performance at noon by the Danza Azteca Xochiquetzal group. It’s going to be a fun and exciting day celebrating the Pathways Class of 2026! 🎓

05/13/2026

🎓✨ SENIORS — THIS IS IT! ✨🎓

TODAY is the FINAL DAY to turn in everything needed to graduate next week!

Competencies ✔️
School work ✔️
Work-based hours ✔️
Missing assignments ✔️
Anything and EVERYTHING ✔️

You’ve worked hard to get to this moment, and we are SO proud of how far you’ve come. Keep pushing through these last few hours — you are closer than ever to walking that stage!

Finish strong, ask for help if you need it, and don’t give up now. Your future is waiting!

05/06/2026

Hello on this cold, snowy morning. School will start at 9:00 a.m. today due to a delayed start. Please drive safely and stay warm.

Also, join us in giving a heartfelt thank-you to all Pathways teachers during their special week. For many of our students, school hasn’t always felt like home—but our teachers have changed that.

This week, we celebrate the educators who create a safe space for growth, mistakes, and second chances. You are more than instructors—you are life changers. Thank you for showing our students that their past does not define their future.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Pathways teachers!

05/01/2026

Celebrating the heart behind our school today 💙
Thank you, Krissy, for showing up every day with care, vision, and dedication to our students and staff. Happy Boss Day!

04/27/2026

Pathways Updates

Free Student Meals
All students can now access free breakfast and lunch daily via on-campus vending machines.

Breakfast: 7:45 AM – 9:59 AM
Lunch: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Graduation Deadlines (May 2026)

To ensure a smooth graduation, please note these final dates:

May 5: Deadline to pay school fees and return district Chromebooks.

May 13: Deadline for all final schoolwork/assignments.

Ready Pack Resource Closet
Need food or home essentials? Bags are available.

How to get one: Contact the school to have a bag sent home with your student, or stop by the office to pick one up.

04/23/2026

What a beautiful Earth Day at our school! 🌎 Our students spent the day cleaning up our school grounds, painting rocks, and planting seeds while having a great time together. Their effort and teamwork made the day a huge success.

A big thank you to our student helpers for setting up and cleaning up, and to Chris Russell, Thornton City Council Member, for joining us—helping pick up trash and connecting with students during the school tour.

Special thanks to Anythink Libraries for donating sunglasses and to La Autentica Poblana for the refreshing agua fresca. We appreciate everyone who helped make this day so special! 💚

04/10/2026

Join us in celebrating our Assistant Principal, Mike, during AP Week!

04/03/2026

🎓 CLASS OF 2026 – IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES 🎓

Attention seniors and families—please review and mark your calendars!

📅 April 1
• Mandatory Senior Meetings (10:00 AM & 2:00 PM) – Futures Center (Krissy/Counselors)
• Caps & Gowns must be ordered: www.Jostens.com

📅 April 22
• Last day to sign up to speak at graduation (must meet with Krissy first)

📅 May 5
• All fees must be cleared (Peggy Bolduc)
• All District Chromebooks must be returned

📅 May 13
• All work must be completed

📅 May 19
• Caps & Gowns Pick-Up (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Front Office)
• 🎉 Graduation Celebration
– Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
– Entertainment: 12:00 PM

📅 May 20 – GRADUATION DAY
• Check-in by 12:30 PM
• Practice at 1:00 PM
• Ceremony at 3:00 PM
• Doors open for guests at 2:00 PM
📍 Macky Auditorium, Boulder

📌 Please review all deadlines carefully and reach out with any questions!

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Location

Thornton

Telephone

+17209724723

Website

http://pathways.adams12.org/

Address

550 E 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO
80241

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm