Welcome!
John
Hancock Charter School (JHCS) was founded in 2000 by a group of
dedicated parents and administrators who saw a real need and demand for
a K-8 charter school in Utah County.
JHCS
is a public
charter school, chartered by the Utah State Office of
Education.
We use the “Core Knowledge Sequence” curriculum
developed
by E.D. Hirsch Jr.
The
basic
philosophy of Core Knowledge is that learning builds on learning and
children gain new knowledge only by building on what they already
know. It is essential to begin building solid foundations of
knowledge in the early years, when children are most
receptive.
Research has shown, for the vast majority of children, academic
deficiencies from the first six grades permanently impair the success
of later learning.
The
mission of JHCS is to provide that core foundation and make our
students successful learners for life.
More information about
Charter Schools
The Core Knowledge Sequence
