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Key Facts ~
Grandview R-II School sets on 40 acres in Southwestern
Jefferson County, Missouri. We are surrounded by rolling hills and fields. The
school serves a rural community covering 73 square miles.
The Grandview R-II School District is proud of its
heritage and community support. Formed from the consolidation of eight (8), one room
schools in 1939, the district has seen a steady growth while remaining a rural area.
From the Fassen Building 1941, to the Elementary Building 1955, to the formation of
the high school 1979, to the addition of the elementary 1991, the school has grown with
the community to provide a quality program of academic, social, and physical opportunities
for its youth.
The new High School, completed in 2001, is the first of
several stages of building expansions of the Grandview campus.
The Grandview R-II School District serves approximately
841 students within an Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12).
Quick Facts ~
Elementary School ....Grades K-5
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Serves approximately
327
students |
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An emphasis is placed on a
strong foundation of basic skills |
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All
day sessions of
kindergarten |
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A full program of PE, music,
and art instruction |
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Computers are available in
all classrooms and in middle and high school computer labs |
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Average class size of 19 in
grades 1-5; kindergarten average 16 per class |
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A program of "Parents as
Teachers" is offered to parents of preschool children ages birth to three |
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Remedial reading and reading
recovery classes are available for students in grades 1st through 5th who qualify in this
area |
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Programs for students needing
services in speech and learning disabilities are offered at all levels in the district |
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Grandview R-II students,
kindergarten through 8th grade meeting specific requirements in achievement and ability
have a program designed for Gifted students |
Middle School....Grades 6-8
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The middle school serves
approximately 198 students. Seventh and eighth grade classes are departmentalized
with each student receiving a strong core curriculum of reading, language, mathematics,
social studies, and science. The middle school and senior high school both use a
"seven-period day" schedule. Sixth grade classes are self-contained. |
Senior High School....Grades 9-12
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Serves approximately
322
students |
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A highly rated curriculum of
more than 65 course offerings |
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Students taking the ACT test
consistently score above the national average |
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An average of
83.10% of the
graduates go on to college |
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Vocation education is
provided through Jefferson College |
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Grandview R-II size and
varied extracurricular activities give all students an opportunity to be an active part of
the school. Some activities are: Volleyball, basketball, track,
football, baseball, cheerleading, pom-pons, Community Outreach, Quilting,
FTA, FCCLA, FBLA, National Honor Society, Hi-Step, TREND, and more.... |
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A fine vocal and instrumental
music program has allowed our students to compete successfully in district and state
competitions |
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All these can open many
diverse doors for students to develop socially and creatively as well as academically |
Staff
Our staff is an experience, well-prepared group of
individuals. Of the 68 certified members making up the teaching staff, 34% have
advanced degrees.
School District
Characteristics
| District Population |
5000 |
| State Classification |
Fully Accredited with Distinction in
Performance |
| Assessed Valuation |
$37,219,365 |
| Administrators |
5 |
| Teachers |
63 |
| Non-certified |
44 |
The 44 non-certified staff members serve as secretaries, nurse,
teacher assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria support, and in maintaining the building and
grounds. These all make up an important part of the school community and help
provide a friendly and safe environment in which our students can learn.
To visit the website maintained and designed by the Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education Click
here for further information and statistics.
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