La Tierra Community School
Working together to nurture the whole child and inspire passion for learning
Kindergarten Information Nights
Curious about a kindergarten experience that goes beyond the classroom? La Tierra Community School offers a hands-on, community-centered approach where curiosity, creativity, and connection guide learning. Our program blends academics with real-world experiences, outdoor exploration, and meaningful relationships that support the whole child.
Join us for a Kindergarten Information Night to meet our educators, learn about our philosophy, and see how our program supports children academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you are just beginning your school search or looking for something different, we invite you to learn more.
Welcome to La Tierra Community School
La Tierra Community School provides an experiential approach to learning and values respect for diversity, the whole child, and a commitment to social and environmental justice. Our program uses natural and cultural resources to foster relevant connections for children through learning expeditions. We value children’s sense of curiosity and discovery; their ability to think critically, reflect upon their world, and promote positive change in their community.
La Tierra is a tuition free charter school in Prescott, AZ
To learn more about La Tierra Community School, please call our office 928-445-5100.
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Kindergarten Information Nights
Give Your Active and Curious Learner the Best Start!Kindergarten Info Night Dates Thursday, January 29th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at 124 N. Virginia Street in Prescott. Thursday, February 26th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at 124...
Peace Week at LTCS
In the mission statement of La Tierra Community School, we articulate a commitment to social and environmental justice, as well as a desire for our students to promote positive change in the community. True to our...
Take the Kids Camping!
If there is one thing we have all come to appreciate more in the last 18 months of pandemic restrictions, it’s the joy of the great outdoors. There is nothing comparable to spending time outside under the expansive...
Parental Rights Handbook
FY25 Teacher Salary Increases
In accordance with ARS 15.189.05, all schools are required to provide salary increase information for teachers for the 2024-2025 school year (FY21). La Tierra Community School’s Data is below:
- Average salary of all teachers employed in budget year 2025: $43,479
- Average salary of all teachers employed in prior year 2024: $42,312
- Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year 2024: $1,167
- Percentage increase: 2.8%
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact La Tierra Community School 928-445-5100
La Tierra’s Financial, Operational, and Academic Performance Dashboard can be viewed by clicking HERE.
VISITOR/OBSERVATION/TOUR POLICY
La Tierra Community School has an open door policy. Parents, community members and volunteers are welcome. All visitors must sign in at the office and obtain a visitor badge. Visitors must sign out upon departure.
Parents of current students as well as potential students may visit, tour and observe the school and classrooms. Visitors, including parents and parents of prospective pupils, must follow the school’s procedures for scheduling visits, tours or observations. The school may discontinue visits, tours and observations if such events threaten the health and safety of the pupils and staff.
For anyone planning to visit a classroom during the school day, the visitor must contact the Front Office in advance to arrange a day and time for such a visit. Conflicts with the school schedule shall be avoided.
When visiting a classroom, parents must realize that the teacher’s first responsibility is to the class as a whole, and the teacher is not available to visit with the visitor. If a parent wishes to meet with a teacher for a conference, arrangements should be made with the teacher for an appointment before or after school hours.
No person may enter school premises, including visits or audits to a classroom or other school activity, without approval of the Director. Neither will any person be allowed to conduct or attempt to conduct any activity on school premises that has not had prior approval by the Director.
Anyone who is not a student or staff member of the school and is in violation of this policy may be asked to leave the property of the school. Failure to comply with the lawful directions of the school officials or any law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties and failure to identify oneself to such officials or officers when lawfully requested to do so will be against school regulations. Failure to obey such instructions may subject the person to criminal proceedings applicable under law.
If you would like to schedule a tour, visit to a classroom or observation please contact the Front Office Receptionist, Operations Director or School Director to schedule your visit.
Visitor Behavior
If a visitor witnesses an incident that causes concern it should be brought to the attention of a staff member immediately. Visitors are not allowed to confront or discuss these events with students directly. Visitors confronting students will not be allowed to come onto campus in the future other than to drop off or pick up enrolled students. Staff members, teachers and parents should always consider themselves as role-models and follow the school rules we ask our students to follow while on our campus.
It is not appropriate to discuss a concern or gossip about a staff member or student in front of students or other parents. Please come to the office and discuss any concerns with the Director.