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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
Site DirectorAcorn West: Dawn Grantham
Acorn West Office Administrator: Roxanne Watson
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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
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Acorn Montessori Charter School is a state approved Charter School serving students 5 years to 13 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 our our 5th graders favorite field trips in the past, some of our former students wrote this about their 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 islands geological history while hiking beautiful trails. We identified several of the islands 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)
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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 - 6.
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. In January of 2008 we begin Open Public Enrollment for the 2008 - 2009 school year.
5. 3rd quarter Parent / Teacher Conferences: scheduled for Wednesday - Friday, October 17 - 19. Look for signup sheets.
6. A Look at a few Planned Trips or Events:
- Wednesday-Friday, 3/4/08-3/7/08:
Field Trip to Catalina Island, 5th grade
- Tuesday, 3/11/08:
Field Trip to Yavapai College, Winnie the Pooh, Pre-k-1st grade
- Thursday-Friday, 3/27/08-3/28/08:
Field Trip to Phoenix Zoo (overnight) 4th grade
- Friday-Saturday, 5/9/08-5/10/08:
Field Trip to Disneyland, 6th grade
- Friday, 5/16/08:
Field Trip to Heritage Park Zoo, Pre-k-1st grade
- Tuesday, 5/20/08:
Closing Ceremonies, Yavapai College Performance Hall, 6p-8p, k-6th grades
- Friday, 8/1/08:
Parent Night 5p-7p-both schools
- Friday, 10/17/08:
Jump for Heart, both schools
- Friday, 11/7/08:
Community Services Appreciation Day
- Friday, 2/13/09:
Field Trip to Antelope Lanes 6th & 7th Grades
- Wednesday - Friday, 3/4/09-3/6/09 :
Catalina Island Field Trip 5th Grade
- Thursday, 3/26/09 :
Overnight Phoenix Zoo Field Trip 4th Grade
- Friday - Saturday, 5/15/09-5/16/09 :
7th Grade Disneyland Field Trip
- Wednesday, 5/19/09 :
Closing Ceremonies, Yavapai College Performance Hall, 6-8pm, K - 7th Grades
Click here to view a printable version of our 2007-2008 School Calendars:
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| PreSchool |
6:30-6:00 |
| Kindergarten |
8:30-2:45 |
| 1st grade |
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| 2nd grade |
8:15-3:00 |
| 3rd grade |
8:15-3:00 |
| 4th grade |
8:00-3:00 |
| 5th grade |
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| 6th grade |
8:00-3:00
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| 6th grade |
8:00-3:00
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| Special Education |
7:30-4:00
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- Fee-based (DES accepted) before care beginning at 7:00 am (includes breakfast) - offered at both campuses
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- Acorn Main will walk students to after care at Boys & Girls Club
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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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