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Education USD 464       Genesis School

USD 464
Tonganoxie Unified School District 464 serves the southern Leavenworth County communities of Tonganoxie, Jarbalo and Reno and encompasses 142 square miles. All school offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. when school is in session.

Activities hotline 913-845-7529
Board of Education office 913-845-2153
Community Ed. and Volunteer Center 913-845-2646

Tonganoxie Elementary School (TES)
304 Shawnee Street
913-845-2290 or 913-369-2415

Tonganoxie Junior High School (TJHS)
300 Highway 24-40
913-845-2627 or 913-369-3450

Tonganoxie High School (THS)
404 East 24-40 Highway
913-845-2654 or 913-369-3332

Enrollment numbers for 2003-2004
4A school district
2002-2003 District 1,555
2002-2003 High school 368
2002-2003 Junior high 386
2002-2003 Elementary 801

Curriculum
USD 464’s educational program balances a curriculum of basic education with excellent opportunities for career and exploratory studies. The elementary school, junior high and high school are fully accredited under QPA standards by the Kansas Department of Education. THS student achievement on the Kansas State Math Assessment was three points above the state average and ranked second among the seven public and private high schools in Leavenworth County. TJHS student achievement on the Kansas State Reading Assessment was three points above the state average and ranked second among the 11 public junior high schools in Leavenworth County. TES student achievement on the Kansas State Math Assessment was four points above the state average and ranked fourth among the 18 public elementary schools in Leavenworth County.

The elementary and junior high schools provide instruction in foundation skills of reading, math, writing and social science. The high school offers a strong college preparatory program, as well as vocational instructional programs.

Special Education Services: The Tonganoxie USD 464 is a member of the Leavenworth County Special Education Cooperative. This cooperative comprises six school districts within Leavenworth County that share costs and facilities to provide a complete and comprehensive special education program.

Extra-Curricular Activities: The high school and junior high each offers a full range of extra-curricular activities, including volleyball, football, soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball, softball and golf. Other activity offerings include debate (five-time state champions), Knowledge Bowl, FFA, FHA, Student Council, Pep Club, cheerleading, drill team, Chieftain Singers, Jazz Band and band (Cotton Bowl and Liberty Bowl participants).

Genesis Christian Academy
Genesis Christian Academy,
204 Washington St.
P.O. Box 994
Tonganoxie KS 66086-0994
913-845-9498
www.genesisschools.org

“Academic Excellence with a Christian Perspective”
(Pre-school – Grade 8)

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
We have a beautiful preschool facility and playground. We have a thorough, developmental, hands-on curriculum with lots of fun experiences.

GCA Fees – PRESCHOOL (2007-2008)
Enrollment fee:………………..$100.00 / year

Morning Discovery (an optional 4 year old morning program for children enrolled in our p.m. preschool.) Hours:8:00 – 12:00.
Cost: enrollment fee $25.00 Monthly tuition: $200.00 / mo.

ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH
GCA Fees K-8th (2007 – 2008)
Enrollment fee…………………………..$100.00 per year

Our Kindergarten is all day, every day. Parents may choose to have them come less than a whole day. Price is the same.
Hours for elementary & Jr. High are 8:00 – 3:00.

All grades use the ABeka curriculum, an accelerated program. Our students consistently score very high on the national SAT test. Bible classes, chapel and discussion help develop a Christian world- view and reinforce Christian values taught at home and church.

Enrichment classes are offered in P. E., Art, Music, Spanish, and Computer Lab.

Before school and after school care: 7-8 AM and 3-6 PM

For more information, call (913) 845-9498,
stop in at 204 Washington Street, Tonganoxie,
or visit us on the web at www.genesisschools.org

Area Colleges & Universities

University of Kansas - Lawrence Campus (785) 864-3911
Lawrence, KS 66045
20 minutes away

University of Kansas - Edwards Campus
(913) 897-8400
Overland Park, KS 66213
25 minutes away

St. Mary College
(800) 752-7043
Leavenworth, KS 66048-5082
20 minutes away

Baker University
(913) 783-4282
Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
30 minutes away

University of Kansas School of Health Sciences
(913) 588-5000
Kansas City, KS 66103
35 minutes away

Community Colleges

Kansas City Kansas Community College
(913) 334-1100
Kansas City, KS 66112
25 minutes

Johnson County Community College
(913) 469-8500
Overland Park, KS 66210
30 minutes away

Vocational-Technical Training

Kansas City Area Voc-Tech School
(913) 334-1000
25 minutes Kansas City Kansas Community College
(913) 334-1100
Kansas City, KS 66112
25 minutes

Northeast Kansas Area Voc-Tech School (913) 367-6204
Atchison, KS 66002
45 minutes away

Special Schools

Kansas State School for the Deaf
(913)791-0573
450 E. Park / Olathe, KS 66061
40 minutes away

Kansas State School for the Visually Handicapped
(913) 281-3308
1100 State St. / Kansas City, KS 66102
45 minutes away

info@tonganoxiechamber.org
phone/fax: (913) 845-9244