Questions? You may e-mail us anytime:  acms@cableone.net
Director: Cynthia Johnson
Accounting Assistant: Sally Hernandez
School Office Manager: Melody Rivera
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Rice
Site Director—Acorn West: Dawn Grantham
Acorn West Office Administrator: Erika Dorn

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.

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, Acorn Montessori Charter School hereby states that all notices of the meetings of Acorn Montessori Charter School will be posted at 8556 E. Loos Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 and on our website. The location is open to the public Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Such notices will indicate the date, time, and place of the meeting and will include an agenda or information concerning the manner in which the public may obtain an agenda for the meeting.

Upcoming Board Meetings:

DOWNLOAD HEARING NOTIFICATION (PDF)
DOWNLOAD PROPOSED BUDGET(PDF)

8/16/2011 | 9/20/2011 | 10/18/2011
11/15/2011 | 12/13/2011

All board meetings will be held at 8556 Loos Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Located in the Principals Office at 3:30pm, unless noted.

"Celebrating 10 years"
Come watch us grow.

Contact Us At:

West Campus (PreK-1st)
928-775-0238
Phone Hours: 6:30am - 6:00pm

Main Campus (2nd-8th)
928-772-5778
Phone Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm

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.

Acorn T-shirt are to be worn on Fridays and field trips.

Learn more about our programs:

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

Free Open Enrollment 2011-2012- Grades Pre K-8th. Spaces are limited in all grade levels.
Acorn Montessori Charter School is a blended Montessori / Traditional program. We would like to invite you to attend the 2011-2012 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

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.

 
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

Tax Donation Letter
Officer Williams Topics
Letter from a parent / employee

We offer a Full Middle School program grades 6th - 8th.

We are currently accepting 2011 - 2012 Open Enrollment. Come Share the Joy-Grades K - 8. Watch us grow!

We offer three locations:

  • Early Childhood Campus 928-775-0238 Acorn West, 7555 East Long Look Drive in Prescott Valley, serving Montessori Preschool, Kindergarten & 1st grade.
  • Upper Elementary Campus 928-772-5778 Acorn Main, 8556 E. Loos Drive, Prescott Valley, serving 2nd - 8th grades.
  • Middle School Campus
    928-772-5778     Acorn Middle, 8456 E. Loos Drive, Prescott Valley, serving 7th & 8th grade.

2011 - 2012 enrollment: Pick up form in front office or e-mail us and we will mail you an application.

A look at a few planned trips or events for our 2011 - 2012 school year:

  • Thursday,7/28/2011
    Parent Night
    Both schools 4-6p

  • Monday 8/8/2011
    First Day of School

  • First Tuesday of
    Each Month
    Sonic Night Fund-raiser
    5-8p

  • Monday - Friday
    8/22 - 9/2/11
    AIMS Benchmark Testing

  • Friday
    8/29/2011
    Parent Night - 7th & 8th grade parents
    6-7p

  • Monday
    9/5/2011
    Labor Day
    No School

  • Wednesday
    9/7/2011
    Denny's Fund-raiser
    4-9p
    15% of sales donated to Acorn!

  • Tuesday
    9/7/2011
    Fall Pictures (West Campus)

  • Wednesday
    9/8/2011
    Fall Pictures (Main Campus)

  • Wednesday
    9/16/2011
    Pre-School Family Fun Night
    5:30-7:30p
  • Wednesday
    10/5/2011
    Science on Wheels at West Campus

  • Thursday - Friday
    10/6 - 10/7/2011
    4th Grade Phoenix Zoo Overnight Field Trip

  • Friday - Friday
    10/7 - 10/21/2011
    Cookie Dough Fund-raiser

  • Monday - Friday
    10/10 - 10/14/2011
    Fall Break - Charter Closed

  • Wednesday
    10/19/2011
    Book Fair Begins (Both Schools) thru 11/1/11

  • Wednesday
    10/19/2011
    First Grade Book Night
    5:00 - 6:00p

  • Wednesday - Friday
    10/26 - 10/28/2011
    Parent Teacher Conferences - 1:00 Early Dismissal Charter Students

  • Friday
    11/11/2011
    Veteran's Day - Charter Closed

  • Wednesday - Friday
    11/23 - 11/25 Thanksgiving Holiday - Charter Closed

  • Wednesday
    12/14/2011
    Kindergarten Winter Book Night
    5:30-7:30p

  • Monday - Friday
    12/19 - 12/30/2011
    Winter Break - Charter
    Closed

  • Monday - Friday
    1/9 - 1/20/2012
    AIMS Benchmark Testing

  • Monday
    1/16/2012
    Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday - Charter Closed

  • Wednesday
    2/8/2012
    Spring Pictures - Graduation Pictures (Main Campus)

  • Monday
    2/20/2012
    President's Day - Charter Closed

  • Wednesday
    2/22/2012
    Kindergarten Grade Book Night
    5:30 - 7:00p

  • Tuesday
    3/6/2012
    Kindergarten Out of Africa Field Trip

  • Thursday
    3/8/2012
    First Grade Out of Africa Field Trip

  • Monday - Friday
    3/12 - 3/16/2012
    Spring Break - Charter Closed

  • Wednesday - Friday
    3/28 - 3/30/2012
    Parent Teacher Conferences - 1:00 Early Dismissal Charter Students

  • Friday
    4/6/2012
    In Service Day - Charter Closed

  • Wednesday
    4/11/2012
    Science Day Acorn West

  • Friday
    4/13/2012
    Peter Piper Fund-raiser
    2 - 9p

  • Monday - Friday
    4/16 - 4/27/2012
    AIMS Testing - Standard Testing - 2 - 8th grades

  • Friday
    4/20/2012
    Spring Recess Day - Charter Closed

  • Tuesday - Saturday 4/24 - 4/28/2012
    5th Grade Catalina Trip leave Evening of 4/24

  • Monday - Friday
    4/30 - 5/11/2012
    AIMS Benchmark Testing

  • Friday
    5/18/2012
    All Student Field Trip Yavapai College - rehearsal 9-12p

  • Friday
    5/18/2012
    Closing Ceremonies
    Yavapai College
    6-8p

  • Tuesday
    5/21/2012
    Acorn West Field Day - Fun Activities

  • Thursday
    5/24/2012
    Last Day of School
    1:00 Early Dismissal -
    Charter Students

To see more click below to view a printable version of our 2011-2012 School Calendars:

Preschool & Pre-K 6:30-6:00
Kindergarten 8:15-2:30
1st grade

8:15-2:30

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

8:00-3:15

6th grade 8:00-3:15
7th grade 8:00-3:15
8th grade 8:00-3:15
Special Education
7:30-4:00
EVERY FRIDAY ALL CHARTER STUDENTS RELEASED AT 1:30PM

Morning Care Options:

  • 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 2nd - 8th to after care at Boys & Girls Club. Boys & Girls Club staff will go to West Campus and watch children between the ages of 5 (born before September 30th) and 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.
Download Acorn Roots Letter.

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Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Mon-Fri Office Phone: 928-772-5778 E-mail contact: acms@cableone.net
Department of Health Services: 602-674-4220