Cottonwood Plains Elementary

Kinard Core Knowledge Junior High School serves more than 750 students in grades six through nine. The school conducts classes in English, history, science and math. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as art, drama, music, and technical and physical education. It operates book, chess, robotics and atlas clubs. Kinard Core Knowledge Junior High School also has a choir, band, orchestra and student council. The school provides special education classes for gifted and talented students. It supports a variety of sports activities, such as football, basketball, wrestling, softball and tennis. In addition, it features a library and media center that maintains a collection of books, databases and reference materials. The school provides food, guidance counseling and health care. Located in Fort Collins, Colo., Kinard Core Knowledge Junior High School is a part of the Poudre School District.

Bacon Elementary School, founded in 2003, offers learning opportunities to more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade six. The school s academic curriculum includes several subjects, such as language arts and science. It provides a variety of programs in art, music, Spanish and physical education. Bacon Elementary School also publishes newsletters. The school offers an accelerated reader program that is used to monitor and guide reading practices and helps students in improving their reading skills. It operates math, technology and photo clubs. The school operates a parent-teacher association that conducts meetings. In addition, it offers lunch programs. Bacon Elementary School is a part of the Poudre School District.