Our children went to this school for one year then we moved closer to my husband's work...big mistake...We moved back specifically because of the teachers and environment of learning here. We love this school and will be here til our last child is in JR High!!!
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
Went to their Kindergarten roundup and they were completly organized and had a very professional presentation for all parents. Very infomative and well organized.
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Posted by a parent on 04/13/06
Like a dead tennis ball Meets the 'average' (sort of) all around ticket. No inspiration to move on (because no gifted program exists); no early interventions available until 3rd grade (at which point students are already 1-2 grades behind); minimal external program involvement with real world organizations.
... Read more Overall, passive (not proactive), lacking inspiration and ambition to enable children to see and live up to their full potential. Environment is clean, safe and pleasant. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/06
Although I am a firm believer that education starts in the home, this school helps reinforce the importance of education. Great Principal, wonderful teachers (Majority), Fun and funny Gym teacher, good computer lab w/ online at home access with additional learning opportunities. Very happy that our
... Read more kids go there after moving here from the midwest. Read less
This school has a positive environment in which students can learn! You should look at the outstanding test scores this school has accomplished in the only three years it has been open. The principal is extremely concerned about student achievement and staff development, and it shows!
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Posted by a parent on 10/14/05
This is a wonderful school that has a good community atmosphere. The teachers are wonderful and willing to continue learning to make this the best school in the district. The principle is dedicated to her students, parents and staff. Cave Creek District is going through growing pains and this school
... Read more is three years old. Lone Mountain already provides a good education for its students and continues to strive to challenge their students on every level. Volunteer opportunities are plentiful and the PTO continues to provide support to the teachers and the school. Fun events like movie night and fall festival are fun events for everyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/05
Businesslike, unfriendly atmosphere; beautiful campus. Gifted services weak, honors and special areas (such as spanish and computer) were cut; class sizes have gotten better. Do not care for 'Make your Day' program as it has negative tone...don't feel it relates to real life and don't like the 'concern/tattle-tale'
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/05
Along with traditional academics, this school offers terrific exposure to music, art, sports, and many after school programs. Students are made aware of the rules to be followed and related disciplinary consequences. However, I have a concern regarding the 'make your day' program. While the concept
... Read more is good, students in this school are asked to rank themselves by number each day in front of their peers. Then other children have a right to agree or disagree with the rating. I have concerns that this has a negative impact on self esteem for those children who take this activity seriously. I also believe that many children just go through the motions of saying '10' when they are asked and think the activity is ridiculous and funny. Either way, I would rather see this time in the classroom better spent on academics. Other Cave Creek schools do not practice this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/05
a wonderful new campus, only in its 3rd year. Friendly staff, but young and turnover in staff is high. Lacks a credible honors program. Lacks a comprehensive technology program from a qualified media specialist. Does not offer full day K or specials for K. GIfted program is only once a week, one hour
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School Profile for Lone Mountain Elementary School
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Enrollment
Programs
Resources
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Student enrollment:
573
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
24
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Occupational Therapists, Title I, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
Music
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Cave Creek schools — Lone Mountain Elementary School is located at 5250 E Montgomery Rd, Cave Creek AZ 85331. 5250 E Montgomery Rd is in the 85331 ZIP code in Cave Creek, AZ The school district for Lone Mountain Elementary School is the Cave Creek Unified School District 93. Lone Mountain Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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