Welcome 8th Graders!

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

All new and returning students will receive a 2009-2010 Acorn t-shirt to be worn on Fridays and feild trips.

Learn more about our programs:

Montessori Education
Free Charter School 
Fee-Based Preschool Program/Extended Childcare

Free Open Enrollment 2009-2010- Grades Pre K-8th. 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 2009-2010 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 2009-2010 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 focuses on three key wellness issues:

• Promoting activity 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 8th grade, in a low teacher-to-student ratio.

Acorn Montessori Charter Schools in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Education provides Gifted Education.

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.