1. PCKCS
As used in this Policy Manual, the terms set forth below shall have the following meanings:
(a) “Operating Council” (OC) shall mean the Operating Council of PCKCS.
(b) “CKCS” or “PCKCS” shall mean Parker Core Knowledge Charter School.
(c) “District” or “DCSD” shall mean Douglas County School District Re. 1.
(d) “Member” means a person who is a member of PCKCS’ OC, as set forth in Parker Core Knowledge Charter School’s bylaws.
(e) “Director” and “Principal” mean the head administrator of PCKCS.
(f) “Parent” means a parent or legal guardian of a PCKCS student.
PCKCS is committed to providing a stimulating learning environment that will promote excellence among our students. We will strive to build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, and we will present opportunities which challenge each and every one of our students to become critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and future leaders.
Guiding Principles:
- We will respect and adhere to the guidelines presented in our Charter
- We will offer a well-rounded curriculum including Spanish, technology, physical education, art and music
- We will consistently evaluate and adjust our curriculum, technologies, strategies and systems to leverage our past successes as well as ensure a high level of achievement among future students
- We will provide targeted and advanced instruction that will help students exceed standards in reading writing and math
- We will teach and reinforce Core virtues both individually and throughout the broader school community
- We will encourage, acknowledge and reward demonstration of our Core Virtues from kindergarten through eighth grade
- We will promote, recognize and reward leadership from kindergarten through eighth grade
- We will reinforce the importance of and promote opportunities for volunteerism among the PCKCS community and the Parker community at large
O/C Revision 11/20/08
The idea to establish a school based on the Core Knowledge curriculum and to offer foreign languages began with a small group of parents. These parents shared a commitment to offer an academic environment centered on the content-rich Core Knowledge curriculum. Through their hard work and perseverance, the school charter application was approved. Work got underway to find and prepare a facility in time to open for the 1994/95 school year. On September 6, 1994, Parker Core Knowledge Charter School opened its doors to 164 students, nine teachers, a tutor, three educational assistants, a school secretary, a Principal, and a nine-member governing board.
Today, PCKCS consists of 432 students, 18 classroom teachers, 8 specials teachers (PE, music, art, tech, and Spanish), 4 full time aides, 6 tutors, 1 school secretary, an office administrator, a business manager, an vice-director, a school director, and a nine-member governing board. What started as a grass-roots effort to establish a first-rate school based on a strong curriculum with strong parental involvement has flourished. PCKCS students consistently score among the highest in Douglas County and the state of Colorado on standardized CSAP tests.
The combined talents and dedication to a true partnership between teachers, students, and parents have resulted in significant success.
Today
PCKCS remains committed to maintaining a strong educational environment that develops the skills, talents, and abilities of all its students.
Welcome to Parker Core Knowledge Charter School. PCKCS is committed to providing the highest quality public education in Colorado. It is our goal to build on and enhance student strengths in a school environment that offers rich challenges in learning. Educating students at PCKCS is a true team effort involving a commitment from students, their families, and the PCKCS staff. Together, we form the “Core Team”.
