I have a set of triplets in 1st and one in kindergarten at McDowell Elementary. This is an outstanding school. The teachers recognize and support teaching children at different levels within the same class. Discipline is reinforced and children are properly held accountable for making the right choice.
... Read more The only thing lacking is an after-school program that would provide an opportunity for kids to explore things like theater, science, foreign language, and recreation. The PTO is spectacular!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/07
My children have attended McDowell Mountain Elementary school from Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The 3 years we have experienced have been amazing. The teachers are caring and dedicated and have provided my children with a wonderful foundation. The school truly cares about the students and the principal
... Read more Joanne Meehan knows all of the students by name. The school provides a music class, art class , chess club , computer lab and spanish class. This is also a school with caring and involved parents. The PTO is just one way to become involved. The school encourages parent helpers in the classroom so you can be a partner in your child's education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/06
My Kindergartner couldn't be in a better school. McDowell Mountain is a fantastic place for kids to learn and grow. The emphasis I've seen on learning makes it so much fun for my daughter! I've volunteered in the classroom and can say, from first-hand experience that this school gets an A+ from me!
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/03
McDowell Mountain Elementary is not only a great school for my children but also for me as a parent. McDowell Mountain offers a variety of parent courses to help parents learn teaching tools and skills to help their children with work study habits, reading/vocabulary, etc. My child has also benefited
... Read more from a reading program and one-on-one reading and math assistance through their mentor program. Read less
Posted by a on 06/12/03
I have a set of triplets at McDowell Mountain. The staff has very understanding of my particular needs. The kids are separated, and each child was ideally suited for his/her kindergarten teacher - it was amazing! Having the opportunity to evaluate several classes, I can say that each class offered
... Read more the same basic curriculm, with each teacher's special touch. I am quite pleased with the progress my children have made over the past year, and I look forward to the next 2 years. Read less
Posted by a on 06/12/03
McDowell Mountain is a great school. My daughter is getting a great education and enjoys going to school daily. The teachers really care about their students and the principle is active in all of the childrens daily activities. I really like the fact that they teach respect and get rewarded for good
... Read more behavior. I am really happy I switched my daughter to this school and out of the Scottsdale School District. Read less
School Profile for Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
485
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
42
Number of classrooms:
31
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Occupational Therapists, Title I, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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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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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Fountain Hls schools — Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is located at 14825 N Fayette Dr, Fountain Hls AZ 85268. 14825 N Fayette Dr is in the 85268 ZIP code in Fountain Hls, AZ The school district for Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is the Fountain Hills Usd 98. Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 2.
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