| Established in 2001, Acorn Montessori Charter School is a state approved charter school serving students K ñ 7th grade. Our mission is to continue to open the doors of understanding and knowledge for our students, families, staff and community. Acorn participates in the meal program serving two outstanding home cooked meals daily including breakfast, lunch and snack. Acorn's current student capacity is 300. Watch for our growth in 2005 - 2006 when we'll add two new classrooms.
We offer a before care enrichment program for a nominal fee. We also provide FREE tutoring 2 – 3 days per week.
Enriched Curriculum
Free tutoring available 2-3 days per week for students who require extra academic support. Reading, Phonics, Spelling, Language, Math, Geometry, History, 6+1 Traits of Writing, Social Studies, Botany, Spanish, Zoology, Biology, Life Skills, Cooking, Computers, Geography and Technology. Acorn Montessori Charter Schools, in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Education, also provides Gifted Education.
AIMS Benchmark
Reading intervention is provided by our reading specialist, Zandra Dillon, to those students needing a little extra help.
Focus
Arizona State Standards/Structured Montessori Education philosophy is that all children are motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Core Curriculum is explored in small learning groups. The educational experience includes tactile (hands on) learning materials to encourage the student to learn through multiple senses. Weekly Saxon assessments, AIMS and ongoing observation chart the students' growth.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical Education; Spanish; chorus; drama; mentorship program; community service; computer club; great chess club; gardening green thumbs; Arizona Learn & Serve Community Service. In addition, Boys & Girls Club works in partnership with Acorn in assisting our students with daily challenges. Some of the activities deal with bullying, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol abuse.
Bus transportation is provided for field
trips.
Dress Code
Students' daily clothing should depict appropriate dress for weather and should not contain any content deemed offensive, violent or vulgar. Sleeveless shirts must have a strap width of 3 inches (no belly shirts allowed). Oversize clothing is not appropriate or permitted. We also suggest all torn clothing be mended prior to usage at school. Dresses, shirts, skirts and shorts must be to finger tip length. Friday is Spirit Day and Acorn Montessori T-shirts are available to all students. Wheelie shoes are not appropriate or allowed.
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