New Vision Charter School

Curriculum

New Vision Charter School utilizes a researched-based curriculum, Core Knowledge. The curriculum is a knowledge-based approach to learning. The Core Knowledge approach places knowledge at the heart of schooling and provides a solid foundation through a content-rich curriculum in every grade level (K-8). Learn more about the Core Knowledge curriculum and the approach to learning by referring to the Core Knowledge website. You can also learn more about Core Knowledge by visiting our About Us page.

Teachers

Our staff of highly qualified, professional educators are all licensed through the Colorado Department of Education and are all dedicated to providing every student with a well-rounded, quality education. Your kindergartener will truly love their first time at school when enrolled with our charter school.

Hands-On Learning

At New Vision Charter School we understand that your student’s first year of school is going to set them up for the remainder of their educational career. This is why there is such a heavy emphasis on creative, fun, and hands-on learning. Your student will get out of the textbook and be able to learn through engaging lessons that will give them the positive experience they need to become lifelong learners. Our lessons are designed to be hands-on and developmentally appropriate for our youngest learners. Shorter lessons, less teacher talking time, and more time spent exploring new concepts on their own and in groups are what your kindergartener (and you) can expect.

Safety and the Learning Environment

Students feel safe and comfortable at New Vision. The safety and security of the students is our number one priority. Various types of safety drills are practiced on a regular basis. The overall security of the inside and outside of the building is monitored through the school office. The Thompson School District office also works in conjunction with New Vision regarding security and safety, and children are under adult supervision at all times

Parent-Teacher Communication

Building positive parent/school relationships is a core value of New Vision Charter School. We believe the partnership between parent and school is key to student engagement, excitement, and a positive attitude towards school. Our kindergarten teachers send out weekly newsletters to families, can be reached by email, and are always just a phone call away. You will always know how your child is doing in their academic progress through the use of Teaching Strategies Gold program and progress reporting.  At New Vision Charter School we pride ourselves on always communicating the exciting events taking place New Vision Charter School to parents so that they can participate in their child’s learning. 

Lifelong Learners

New Vision believes in creating lifelong learners who are inspired and curious by the world around them. We implement the research-based Core Knowledge curriculum to make this happen. "The mission of the Core Knowledge Foundation is to advance excellence and equity in education for all children."By providing open access to an exemplary curriculum The Core Knowledge Foundation aims to: create literate citizens able to contribute to a democratic society empower each child to achieve his or her greatest academic potential shrink the excellence gap between the academic achievement of American students and that of their international peers from high-performing countries shrink the fairness gap between the academic achievement of American students living in poverty and that of their economically advantaged peers.

• create literate citizens able to contribute to a democratic society

• empower each child to achieve his or her greatest academic potential

• shrink the excellence gap between the academic achievement of American students and that of their international peers from high-performing countries

• shrink the fairness gap between the academic achievement of American students living in poverty and that of their economically advantaged peers.

Specials

We believe that students need to be exposed to a variety of learning environments, and thus we offer high quality enrichment through our specials programs. All Kindergartens receive Music, Art, PE, Stem, Library, Technology, and Intervention.

Enrollment

If you’re interested in enrolling your student with our charter school, we are honored to hear you’re considering us! All parents should first attend a Student Enrollment Parent Information Meeting to learn about New Vision and submit their child’s name for enrollment. The date and time of the upcoming scheduled meeting are posted on the New Vision Charter School website, under the “enrollment” tab. When an opening becomes available for a child, the parents are contacted by phone and by email. A 48-hour response is required.