We are committed to academic excellence and skills, strong parent-teacher-student partnerships, and educational fairness for all students. 🌟 Who We Are:
Traut Core Knowledge School (TCKS) is an “option” elementary school of choice established within Poudre School District (PSD) in April of 1993. TCKS is a full three-track school, with a total capacity of 455 students in grades K-5. Our Vision and
Mission:
Our vision is educational excellence in knowledge, skills, and character with strong parent-teacher-student partnerships. Our mission is to provide excellence and fairness in education for elementary school children. Excellence in education means raising academic standards and achieving success for all students. Fairness in education means providing equal opportunity to learn for all students. Our Strategy:
To achieve our vision and mission, our parents, teachers, and students work together to promote these “five pillars,” built upon a foundation of choice, to define what TCKS stands for:
1. Core Knowledge Curriculum- A content-rich curriculum built upon the Core Knowledge Sequence.
2. Parent Partnership- At TCKS, our parents are fully involved in all aspects of the school, to the point of full partnership in the decision-making and operation of the school.
3. Character Education- We believe that learning to act in a respectful and responsible way is crucial, and we have identified twelve character traits that we incorporate into our classroom instruction. These are: Respect, Responsibility, Citizenship, Self-control, Honesty, Patience, Kindness, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, Cooperation, and an Appreciation of Individual Strengths and Cultural Backgrounds
4. Student Responsibility for Learning- Our students are key partners in our education goals, and will obtain the desired success as they recognize and accept their responsibility for their own learning.
5. Mature Literacy- Because reading is the most important skill for elementary students to learn, the development of literacy is a primary focus of our school.
