Questions? You may email us anytime:  acms@cableone.net
Director: Cynthia Johnson
Finance Director: Judy Brewer
Accounting Assistant: Sally Hernandez
School Office Manager: Melody Rivera
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Rice

Site Director—Acorn West: Dawn Grantham
Acorn West Office Administrator: Roxanne Clifton

 
Acorn is funded by the State of Arizona Department of Education and The United States Department of Education. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau and the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce.






Acorn Montessori Charter School is a state approved Charter School serving students 5 years to 15 years. We offer before and after care programs.

Acorn participates in National School Lunch program serving two outstanding home style meals daily including breakfast and lunch.

We have an ALL NEW computer system!

Acorn's current student capacity is 300 per site.

Class sizes and teacher-to-student ratios are kept as low as possible.

Learn more about our programs:

Montessori Education
Free Charter School 

Fee-Based Preschool Program/Extended Childcare

Free Open Enrollment - Grades Pre K-7th. Limited Spaces are available in all grade levels.
Acorn Montessori Charter School is a blended Montessori / Traditional program. We would like to invite you to attend the 2008-2009 school year. Our primary goal is to help each child reach full potential. Montessori activities promote academic and social growth. Our uniquely prepared classrooms offer a wealth of learning materials. Our instructors provide necessary resources, including opportunities for children to function in a safe and positive climate.We have achieved individualized success in achieving state standards. Please contact us to register.

School News

While children take a break from school enjoying their summer vacation, our Acorn teachers prepare for the 2008-2009 school year beginning with In Service training and CPR for those needing it.

Because childhood obesity has tripled in the past thirty years, Acorn Montessori Schools has teamed with the Active & Healthy Schools Program. Through the Carol M. White Physical Education Grant, our schools have acquired equipment and our teachers have received training from Dr. Pangrazi, originator of the Active & Healthy Schools Program. Acorn's P.E. program is designed to be a comprehensive and versatile solution to meeting the federal requirements and improving student health. Acorn's implementation will focus on three key wellness issues:

  • Promoting acctivity through the school day and beyond
  • Teaching good nutrition and eating habits
  • Raising sun-safety awareness.

In addition to teaching the Montessori philosophy; Acorn also uses Saxon, a traditional curriculum that focuses on mathematics, phonics and reading. Both Montessori and Saxon are currently taught from Pre-K through 7th grade, in a low teacher-to-student ratio.

Acorn Montessori offers a State-approved curriculum with NCLB approval that also specializes in the Gifted Program, Spanish, Technology, Computers, and Physical Education. Students “experience” their studies by participating in many field trips to explore science and the arts.

Prior Year's Highlights
Catalina Island Marine Institute – Cherry Cove trip for 5th grade
One of our 5th graders favorite field trips in the past was Catalina. One of our former students wrote this about her experience:

“Catalina Island was a beautiful place to explore. We embarked upon a science adventure that taught marine science and island ecology.

We explored the underwater gardens while snorkeling. We learned about the island’s geological history while hiking beautiful trails. We identified several of the island’s flora and fauna. And, best of all, we were able to take an up-close-and-personal look at many of the creatures living in the ocean with the help of touch tank aquariums.”

Take a look at pictures from this memorable experience at left.

Preliminary Enrollment Form (this is a PDF file)

Ready for School
Remember to label your child's clothing and supplies. Lunch cards are now available. Click here to Meet the Teachers.

What's New

We are currently accepting 2008 - 2009 Open Enrollment and Re-Enrollment forms. Come Share the Joy-Grades K - 7.

To find out more details about the 2008-2009 school year, please read our Parent Greeting Letter here.

1. First Day of School for 2008-2009 is Monday, August 4th.

2. We now have two locations:

  • Acorn West, 7555 East Long Look Drive in Prescott Valley, site of our Christian Montessori Preschool, Kindergarten & 1st
  • Acorn Main, 8556 E. Loos Drive, Prescott Valley, serving 2nd - 7th grades.

3. 2008 - 2009 enrollment: Pick up form in front office or email us and we will mail you an application.

4. A look at a few planned trips or events for our 2008 - 2009 school year:

  • Friday, 8/1/08:
    Parent Night 4p-6p, both schools

  • Monday, 8/4/08
    First Day of School

  • Friday, 8/29/08:
    Jump for Heart, both schools

  • Friday, 10/31/08
    Sticks 'NTones, both schools

  • Friday, 11/7/08:
    Community Services Appreciation Day, baked goods donated by parents

  • Thursday, 11/13/08
    Pioneer Living Museum - Acorn West - start 9:00am

  • Monday, 12/1/08
    All schools bake sale

  • Friday, 2/13/09:
    Field Trip to Antelope Lanes 5th - 7th Grades, 9:00 - noon

  • Wednesday - Friday, 3/4/09-3/6/09 :
    Catalina Island Field Trip 5th Grade, leave 11:00pm, return 12:00am

  • Thursday, 3/26/09 :
    Overnight Phoenix Zoo Field Trip 4th Grade

  • Wednesday, 5/6/09
    Science Day (entire day), 2nd - 7th grades

  • Friday - Saturday, 5/115 - 5/16/09
    Lake Powell Trip, 5th - 6th grades

  • Tuesday, 5/19/09 :
    Closing Ceremonies, Yavapai College Performance Hall, 6-8pm, K - 7th Grades

  • Thursday, 5/21/09
    Last day of school - 1:00 Early Dismissal all elementary students

Click below to view a printable version of our 2008-2009 School Calendars:

Preschool 6:30-6:00
Early Start Kindergarten 8:30-1:30
Kindergarten 8:30-2:45
1st grade

8:30-2:45

2nd grade 8:30-2:45
3rd grade 8:15-3:00
3rd/4th grade 8:15-3:00
4th grade 8:15-3:00
5th grade

8:00-3:00

6th grade 8:00-3:00
6th/7th grade 8:00-3:00
Special Education
7:30-4:00
  • Fee-based (DES accepted) before care beginning at 6:30 am (includes breakfast) - offered at both campuses

After Care Options:

  • Acorn Main will walk students in grades 4th - 7th to after care at Boys & Girls Club. 2nd and 3rd grade will remain on campus with Boys and Girls Club students. Boys & Girls Club students will go to West Campus and watch children ages 5 (by September 1) - 1st grade.

Coming Up at Acorn

Do you have a skill that can help our school? Come Join Acorn's Roots - parents who support Acorn. Call us for more information.


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