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Address:?312 Princeton Road, Fort Collins 80525
Phone:?970-488-4450
History and Culture
O¡¯Dea Core Knowledge School, opened in 1963, is named in honor of ºÚÁÏÍøteacher and former?principal Margaret O¡¯Dea.?As a Core Knowledge school, O¡¯Dea promotes a common and coherent learning foundation?among its diverse student population that is designed to enhance students¡¯ higher-order thinking skills.
Academics and Activities
O¡¯Dea Core Knowledge follows the Core Knowledge sequence developed by E.D. Hirsch. Core?Knowledge sequence is coupled with the Colorado Academic Standards and 21st century?learning skills to ensure that O¡¯Dea¡¯s students receive a well-rounded and in depth education.?Clear learning targets help ensure that students know their goals for each lesson and what?mastery of that skill looks like. O¡¯Dea students experience an enrichment block session that?provides them the opportunity to advance beyond the traditional grade level curriculum or?receive extra support for an area of need.