ALCS is a Montessori based charter school. I am very impressed with the education my children receive there. ALCS employ fabulous teachers and is a close nit community!
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
This school has an excellent preschool and kindergarten program - retaining the same teachers, Ms. Renee and Ms. Sherri, for a 5th year. This classroom has a strong community, high academic standards, and nurtures a love for learning. The 1st and 2nd grade classroom, retaining Ms. Kara for a 4th year,
... Read more utilizes the qualities introduced in the Pre-K and K classroom, and builds upon that strong foundation. She has a rich curriculum and makes peace and communication a priority. The 3rd/4th and 5th/6th/7th grade teachers have just completed their first year at ALCS and I would like to see them grow to meet the same quality I see in the other classrooms. The art program with Ms. Tina is phenomenal!!! The work produced by these students is at their highest potential. Ms. Patti, the principle, is a good listener and quick to respond to student and parent needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/09
I am a grandparent and currently my grandchildren are enrolled in Accelerated Learning. I cannot say enough good things about the school in general and the staff in particular. The entire school culture is one that promotes positive life skills and academic excellence.
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Posted by a other on 05/01/09
We moved to this area, heard great things about ALCS and sent our child there. Two years later, and soon to be a third since our child will continue to attend ALCS, I must say the recommendations people told us about ALCS were very accurate. The small class size is wonderful, the safe environment
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/09
We have been a part of the ALCS family for more than 3 years now and we couldn't be happier with the quality of education our children have received. The individualized instruction, small class size and safe environment that ALCS provides for our children makes it a great school. We will be there for
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/09
ALCS is a dedicated and personable school. My child's needs are met above and beyond my expectations for a leaning institution. No one person is ALCS. It's a community of parents and educators that come together for the children to have a exceptional learning experience. Besides the basics ALCS offers
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Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
My son has attended ALCS for two years and will began a third year. We love this school. The Teachers the Administration they are Excellent..
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/08
I love this school! My son is in 2nd grade and I intend to send my daughter for preschool next year. I have never found the teachers or staff to be 'stuffy' or any other negative attributes. I believe that my son is getting the best education possible. We love you ALCS!
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
I had my daughter in Kindergarten,I had decided to not have her attend first grade even before Miss Elaine left. She was the best at this school. I'm glad she is not going there now. The people who run the school always seem to be stuffy and down in the mouth. Miss Elaine was a huge loss to the school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/05
This school seems to go through a lot of teachers. I took my daughter out after Kindergarten, only because they lost the best teacher, Elaine Anderson. Leadership is minimal. Parent involvement in Elaine's class was very high, unlike other classes.
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School Profile for Accelerated Learning Charter School
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Student enrollment:
72
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
6
Number of classrooms:
4
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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
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Special Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Cottonwood schools — Accelerated Learning Charter School is located at 320 S Main St, Cottonwood AZ 86326. 320 S Main St is in the 86326 ZIP code in Cottonwood, AZ The school district for Accelerated Learning Charter School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Accelerated Learning Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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