Did you know that Chase County Elementary is one of a handful of schools nationwide with an interactive Outdoor Learning Center?
Here children can experience unique, hands-on education. In addition to traditional classrooms, the elementary school has a teaching barn with animal pens, chicken coop with a classroom, greenhouse and recycling/composting operation.
Student to Teacher Ratio: ~10:1
Graduation Rate: 93.8% (2011-12)
The Outdoor Learning Center’s project-based model is an invaluable supplement to traditional instruction.
For example, third-graders tend a flock of chickens, collect, wash and sell their eggs for $1.50 a dozen, and calculate the cost of feed and their profit. The proceeds from the egg sales go back to the third-grade classroom.
In the greenhouse, science classes learn about soil types and varieties of tomatoes, social studies classes learn about the origin of tomatoes, and math students chart the plants’ growth and use measurements to make tomato sauce. To enhance public speaking skills, the students give presentations on their projects and lead tours for visitors to the school.
Read more about Chase County Elementary’s Outdoor Leaning Center at the Topeka-Capital Journal.
In addition to unique educational opportunities, Chase County (USD 284) has a low student-teacher ratio. Both Chase County Elementary and Chase County Junior Senior High School are currently exceeding Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals are well above state averages in Reading and Math.
Chase County is a wonderful place to raise a family!
Butler Community College
Contact: Sharon Rogers
Mission
Butler Community College exists to develop responsible, involved lifelong learners and to contribute to the vitality of the communities it serves.
Vision
Butler will be the Learning College of Choice for the Region, engaging students and other stakeholders in exceptional instructional programs and services that directly relate to their needs and prepare them for success.
Kindergarten thru 6th grade
Chase County Junior Senior High School
7th thru 12th grade
Chase County USD 284
Flint Hills Technical College is a two-year public institution of higher education nestled in the rolling hills of east-central Kansas. It is located at the intersection of I-35 and the Kansas Turnpike in Emporia, a city in the heart of the beautiful rangeland known as the Flint Hills and just a short distance from the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
