Sabin History
Sabin Elementary is named in honor of two sisters who dedicated their lives to the welfare of others, Mary S. Sabin and Dr. Florence Sabin. Mary and Florence were born in Central City in 1869 and 1871. Later the family moved to Denver. Upon graduating from Smith College in1891, Mary Sabin was offered an Assistantship in Astronomy. She refused the offer as she felt that she should help her sister, Florence, continue her education. Mary returned to Denver and accepted a position as teacher of mathematics at East High School. She continued teaching there until she retired in 1931. Mary was one of the founders of the Colorado Mountain Club as a result of her knowledge and love of nature. Florence Sabin graduated from Smith College and entered Johns Hopkins Medical School in the class of 1900. In 1917 she was the first woman to attain the rank of full professor at Johns Hopkins University. When she was 73 years old, she embarked on her second great career as chairwoman of a Colorado committee on health. She campaigned in every one of the 63 counties of Colorado to promote a series of bills to bring Colorado a modern public health program. Before the Legislature adjourned in 1947, the Sabin Health Laws had been passed. One of the many honors she received is a statue of her likeness in Statuary Hall in the Capitol at Washington, D.C. Sabin Elementary was opened on February 17, 1958. On January 29, 1962, a ten-room addition was opened. Five years ago a commons area was added and the library media center was expanded. In 1997 the playground was completely renovated with grass, trees, and sprinkler system.
About Sabin
What separates Sabin from other schools?
• Sabin is one of just three public elementary schools in Denver to offer the distinguished International Baccalaureate – Primary Years Program - for all students, from early childhood through fifth grade.
• Sabin provides an engaging elementary school education and opens the door for students to excel in the IB program at Henry Middle School and JFK.
• Sabin is a pilot school for the Response to Intervention Program. Teachers use data to determine how to best educate all students, from accelerated learners to special needs students. This program meshes well with the IB curriculum and philosophy.
Knowledgeable and Dedicated Teachers
Sabin International School’s dedicated and experienced teachers are specially trained in IB education and best practices to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities.
• Sabin’s teachers are certified to teach the IB curriculum.
• Our staff receives ongoing, rigorous professional development from IB and Denver Public Schools to ensure teachers understand and implement best practices in curriculum and teaching techniques to help all students succeed.
• As a pilot school in the Response to Intervention Program, our teachers receive special training in using data to improve education for all students.
• Our teachers average more than 11 years of experience in the classroom.
• A majority of teachers has master’s degrees.
• Our staff is composed of caring adults who connect with students on personal level. Well-Rounded Education
The Sabin International program prepares students to succeed throughout their education and beyond.
• All students study a second language.
• Students put their learning into action through service to the school or community.
• Arts, music and physical education classes are offered for all students.
• Choir and instrumental music classes are offered at the upper grades.
Safe Learning Environment
Sabin International School offers a safe, caring learning environment.
• Sabin’s Positive Behavior Supports program for student conduct meshes with the IB learner profile to create a cohesive set of expectations around appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
• Sabin promotes a safe, respectful environment through the High Five Positive Behavior Support program, which teaches students to be respectful, responsible, safe and honest, and to do their best.
• The high standards of behavior create a safe environment where learning can flourish.
And Much More
• Half-day Early Childhood Education for 4-year-olds
• Half- and full-day kindergarten classes for 5-year-olds
• Before-school day care
• Focus on literacy through readers’ workshop for 90 minutes and writers’ workshop for 60 minutes each day
• Everyday Mathematics program to build strong basic skills
• After-school activities such as sports, Skipping Stallions jump rope club, Destination Imagination, science club, book club and art club
• Student Council
• Transportation for students living in Denver
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