The truth about Falcon 49 Schools please

[MS80831]

Suzibell

I am the Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee for Falcon School District #49. Yes, our district is where the new houses are being built, and where the growth will be for the next 20 years.

But, did you know were are in a very conservative area politically, with lots of parental School Choice? Were have more district charter schools (Free) than any other local district. RMCA has a Classical core curriculum and has among the highest test scores of any local school. Untitled

More parental choice - You can "choice" your child to any of our traditional public schools with availability. We have the accredited public school IB (International Baccalaureate), Technology Focus, and Medical focus programs. A new Pre K-14 model is being considered. (Of course you can also choose to send your child to the traditional Public school in your neighborhood.)

Our school Board and our Long Range Planning committee is thinking outside the box to build schools of excellence, with parental choice at its keystone.

Learn More at: Falcon School District 49

Parents have major input in the schools in D-49. Yes we are growing, Yes its sometimes crowed in some schools for a few grades, but we are working to have the best school district, the most parental choice possible, with the best educational outcome for all students.

[FalconMom]

Suzibell by the tone of your post it sounds like you have already made up your mind about d49 schools. Being from out this way we have nothing but positive remarks to say about the school and find the negative comments unbelievable. That isn't to say everything is perfect, but that can be said of every school.

Receiving my masters and doctorate in psychology, makes me think that maybe these 'drawbacks' being referred to are a way some people think it will help our school district stay small and cozy. This kind of living isn't for everyone and every school will have some drawbacks, for us, we like that our school is an IB school and that our children love their teachers, classmates, and this area. The elementary schools are neighborhood schools. Teachers and Principal are easy to contact and we think of them as friends. The only one drawback that I have found is parking - but in all fairness, I think this is how the school wants it - they have a "Kiss and Go" line where parents drop their children off - their teachers actually walk up to the car and open the door for the students and walk them to their door. Then the parking isn't a problem in the middle of the day if one is volunteering or picking up their child early from school.

We love it here and so yes I do get a little protective about this area. Another drawback that some have referred to is distance to Colorado Springs. The zoo is far (about 45 minutes), but the mall and Briargate Shopping Center is about 15 minutes if you know the 2 or 3 roads it takes to get to these places.

Lowe's has paid ALOT of money for the local fire department out here and will build the Falcon Fire Department a 10,000 sq. foot facility and will be building a new Lowe's - Falcon will be building it's own library from what I understand or you can drive about 10 minutes to the library in the Briargate area.

We have a top of the line sleek Wal-Mart recently built - it is absolutely beautiful! (I can't believe I'm saying that about a Wal-Mart - but it truly is!) =-)

Well, good luck to you in your journey - no place is perfect for everyone, it might be a good idea to come and rent before you decide - what is someone's heaven on earth may not be anothers --- as can be seen by the various posts listed here. =-)

[froggin4colorado]

Well said Falconmom! Taking pride in your community and school makes your neighborhood and schools great!