I moved here from a state that did not have Charter Schools, so I was a bit skeptical to enroll my two children here. I am so impressed with PCCS. The expedionary teaching/learning model is perfect for my children. The kids interact and learn together by problem solving, rather than just being told
... Read more or taught out of a text book. I love the CREW motto at PCCS! I also love all the outdoor activities that the school offers. My kids have gone on overnight backpacking adventures, skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, rock climbing. I can't say enough wonderful things about this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/08
My daughter has been at Charter for 1 1/2 years. She'll be in 7th grade. The pros: A creative learning environment, a nurturing of critical thinking and communication skills. (speech festival yearly), parental involvement, great sense of community, small class size. Cons: The teachers create the curriculum
... Read more so if you don't have an effective teacher the kids suffer. My daughter's experience in 5th grade was with an incredibly ineffective teacher. 6th grade was what I had hoped for. Math skills are the biggest concern. They do a lot of math related projects but I'm not sure if they get the repetition they need on basic skills. The school has gone through a lot of changes and they have improved a lot! There are actually a lot of extracurricular activities, (choir,math counts,drum corps,x-country) however no competitive sports for 7-8th grades. If you stay involved with your child this can be a great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/07
My oldest has attended this school since it opened 8 years ago. While it was definitely a gamble at first and I was very nervous, it has turned out better than I ever expected. The educational program, quality of staff, and level of parent involvement is unsurpassed in any school I've seen. I really
... Read more feel my children have not only been given a great education, but also have learned skills the could use to be productive citizens and leaders in the community as well. The true test is coming up with the transition to high school. The only weakness would be availability of sports programs at the middle school level, but that is not something that is very important to me and the outdoors-based adventure program based on Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound more than makes up for it. I wish I could have gone to a school like this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/07
This school is wonderful. There are many opportunities for children to learn based on hands on/real life learning. Students are expected to help each other succeed, which in turn teaches great life lessons. Each 'crew' or class is a combination of 2 grades. The curriculum is geared toward the older
... Read more grade, with the more experienced students helping the less experienced. Thus reinforcing what they have learned and also helping to foster an environment of cooperation. The classroom size is relatively small and numerous opportunities abound for field work. Students are required to provide service to their community and develop an educational portfolio. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/02/06
Fabulous school! Students learn real life skills and how to be proactive. Classes are grouped by two grade levels together with the curriculum geared toward the upper grade. Students help each other and learn team work. A concept is taught then the students do projects putting that concept into action.
... Read more The school and the classes are small, the teachers are enthusiastic and intelligent, parents help a lot, uniforms are worn so everyone is equal. In short, learning happens with less anxiety. The students also experience many activities away from the school that make learning even more exciting. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/13/06
This school is awsome! This school has at the maximum of 20 students; unlike other schools in the district where there are 30 - 35 students in most classrooms. this means that the students get more one - on - one anttention with the teacher. This school not only teaches great academics, but also great
... Read more skills to get the children through their everyday life. Academically this school is great. Instead of getting lectures all day and then getting homework, the PCCS has the students do a lot of hands - on investigations and peer group work. The PCCS is a great place for children to have a good social life when they get into high school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/17/06
this school is not good. the classes are combined so that two grades are together. that means that the 6th graders would be learning 5th grade marerial which would set them back one year from the regulair district. with this set back kids who go from 8th to 9th gradegoing to a regulare school they would
... Read more not be ready for high school. the placement of students is otherwise incorect also. one classroom has 21-22 kids. with only on teacher per classroom some of the kids who need help cant get time with the teacher to work out the problem.this school also provids very little help to special education kids which sets them back even further in the classroom Read less
School Profile for Pocatello Community Charter School
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ISAT* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2008
Pocatello Community Charter School
Pocatello - Chubbuck District 25
Idaho
* In 2007-2008 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
295
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
16
Number of classrooms:
15
Music
Choral, Music Theory
Vocational Education
Health
English
Humanities, Literature
Special Education
Title I
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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
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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Pocatello schools — Pocatello Community Charter School is located at 995 S Arthur St, Pocatello ID 83204. 995 S Arthur St is in the 83204 ZIP code in Pocatello, ID The school district for Pocatello Community Charter School is the Pocatello - Chubbuck District 25. Pocatello Community Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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