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Quick Facts
Awards Achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (2007), School of Distinction (2007)
Special features after-school care
Dress code Dress code: We follow the dress code established by New Hanover County Schools.

School Mission
  • At Blair Elementary School we are invested in learning by being respectful, responsible and safe.

Curriculum
  • Special education programs designed specifically for students with serious emotional disturbance, hearing impairments, language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities, limited intellectual functioning and other health impairments.
  • This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
  • Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 
 
Instructional Program Highlights
  • Our teachers deliver reading instruction based on the 5 big themes addressed by the National Reading Panel
  • Our school has received a technology grant which has allowed us to use technology to help integrate our instruction.
  • Students are engaged in hands on learning in all areas of the curriculum.

Technology and Facilities
  • This school was established between 1960-1969.
 
 
Other Features and Highlights
  • 81-85% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
  • Regular classroom hours: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
 
 
Source of Data
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 08/27/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.  

 
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