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Our school year typically runs from late August through late May. |
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The school day is from 8 AM to 3 PM |
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Our classrooms are self-contained. |
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Our present enrollment is approximately 324 children, with a teacher-student ratio of about 1-25. |
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There is less than 3% turnover in the student population and 0% turnover rate for teachers during the school year. |
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We presently have 2 AM (3 yr. olds) and PM (4 yr. olds) preschools, two of grades K-6. |
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There is some ability grouping in certain subjects in grades 4-6 . |
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We have an active Parent Teacher Organization. |
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Parent volunteers are a vital part of our school and can be found daily in classrooms and other parts of our school. |
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Our staff includes part-time art, music, band, ESL, and speech teachers as well as a health aide. We also have a full-time physical and special education teachers, media specialist, learning specialist, Spanish teacher and counselor. |
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There is no bussing in District 12 except for special needs children. |
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State-wide exams are given in grades 3-6. |
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The Gold Camp Elementary School reading program is based on both phonics and whole language. |
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A discipline plan is in place in accordance with Colorado state law. |
