We love mountain school! we have been at several other schools and nothing compares to mountain school. We have 2 children attending with our 3rd ready for next year. The teacher quality, student/teacher ratios, parent involvement, principal involvement, creativity, music program, field trips, after
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
My son is a 6th grader at Mountain. We cannot say enough about this wonderful school. The teachers and administration are dedicated and nurturing. Parental involvement is phenomenal. My son's reading, reasoning, and vocabulary have all increased in just the first 2 months he has attended this school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/08/07
This is my child's first year at Mountain, and we are thrilled with the transition. Her teacher communicates regularly with us regarding our child's progress and brings so much knowledge, patience, creativity, and experience to the classroom. As a bonus, the newsletters come home without grammatical
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
I went to Mountain School for 7 years and adored it. I couldn't have been in a better environment and the faculty was awesome! I have no complaints for the Principal, she is one of the nicest people I have ever met.
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Posted by a former student on 04/07/06
We waited 2 years to get into this school and it was well worth it. This school is the most parent oriented school in flagstaff. Parent participation is a requirement in this school which makes everyone involved. In which today parents need to be more involved. School has excellent teachers with small
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/06
My two children have attended Mountain School for the last two years. Mountain School is a charter school and excels in many areas the public school lacks in. This school is very small in comparison to the local public schools. Every teacher at Mountain School is dedicated to teaching a broad curriculum,
... Read more with math, reading, and writing also at its forefront. Mountain School gives students a progressive type of education that cannot be obtained at most public schools. As a teacher myself, Mountain School provides students with critical thinking activities like Odessey of the Mind and many 'hands on' experiences through numerous field trips (five or six per year, in comparison to one or two at most schools). The success of Mountain School not only comes from its involved and motivated teachers, but also the level of commitment from its parents. At Mountain School parent involvement is a must! Read less
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English as Second Language
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Flagstaff schools — Mountain School is located at 311 W Cattle Drive Trl, Flagstaff AZ 86001. 311 W Cattle Drive Trl is in the 86001 ZIP code in Flagstaff, AZ The school district for Mountain School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Mountain School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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