Quick Facts
| Sponsoring School District: |
Poudre School District R-1, Fort Collins, CO |
| Opening Date: |
Sept. 2, 1997 |
| Grade Levels: |
K-12 |
| at LCS |
K- 6 |
| at LCHS |
7-12 |
| Class Size: |
29 |
| Current Enrollment: |
1147 |
| Student Profile: |
5.1% on Free and Reduced Lunch, 8.2% non-white |
Program Highlights
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Core Knowledge Curriculum, enhanced science curriculum, emphasis on
fairness in education and parental involvement, relaxed uniform dress
code. Refer to dress code page for more information.
Curriculum Highlights
Core
Knowledge Sequence, additions in science from Project 2061, Singapore
Math, Riggs Writing Road to Reading, Open Court reading program with
strong phonics & literacy. Refer to high school page for more
information.
Extracurricular
Spelling Bee,
Eco-Week for 6th graders, intramural basketball and competitive
athletics (volleyball, basketball, track), Writer’s Guild, Student
Council, Fall Festival, May Fest, Winter Carnival, primary grade celebrations
such as Roman Holiday and Colonial Days,
Music programs, Ensemble, Band, Orchestra, Talent Show,
Science Fair, Indoor Soccer, Olympic Day and more! Refer to high school
page for more information.
Mission Statement
The mission of
Liberty Common School is to provide excellence and fairness in
education through a common foundation. This is achieved by successfully
teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the values of a
democratic society, and the skills of learning. In short, we teach
common knowledge, common virtues, and common sense.
Governance
Liberty’s
Board of Directors is comprised of 7 elected parents who oversee and
establish educational and operational policies of the school. The Board
meets once a month to discuss school operations and hear reports. All
meetings are open to the public.
School Accountability
Goal 1
LCS will exceed state standards, and the district % of students scoring at or above proficient on CMAS reading and math tests.
Goal 2
The standard deviation for levels tests will show a narrower spread in comparison with district results in grades K-6.