School Profile

Mountain View Core Knowledge School

Address

Mountain View Core Knowledge School
890 Field Ave
Canon City, CO 81212

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.mvcks.org/
Phone: (719)275-1980
Fax: (719)275-1998

School Info

Authorizer: Canon City RE-1
Year Opened: 1996
County: Fremont
District: Canon City RE-1
Region: Pikes Peak
Grade Levels: K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8
Enrollment: 237
Educational Program: Core Knowledge

Description

The school (including full-day kindergarten) covers 100 percent of the Core Knowledge Sequence with a multi-disciplinary approach to each area of study. Part-time teachers give additional instruction in Art, Music, PE, Band, Spanish, and teach Middle School Math, Science, History/Geography. Spanish is taught in all grades. Middle school is grades 6,7,8. There is a full time Teacher Assistant in every class, so staff: student ratio is 1:14 in the classroom. There is a half-time Assistant Administrator. Students participate in extra-curricular sport, drama, and clubs at the District Middle School. Hot lunch purchased from District two days a week. Dress code for students and staff. Excellent relationship with District Administration and schools. A very strong parental volunteer program supplements the curriculum, including P.T.O. and Advisory Committee. Emphasis on open communication between Board, administrators, staff, parent and students.