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Awards |
NC School of Progress (2007), Met AYP in 29 of 29 categories (2006), NC School of Distinction and AYP (2004) |
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Scheduling features |
year-round |
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Dress code |
Dress code: In short, anyone wearing inappropriate clothing that is deemed dangerous, disruptive or detracting from the normal school atmosphere will be asked to call home for a change. If getting a change of clothes is not possible, the student will receive alternative clothing. |
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School Mission
- To provide a safe, inviting and nurturing environment where students become responsible life-long learners and productive citizens through a challenging curriculum that promotes social, emotional and academic growth and is enhanced by communication with parents and the community.
| Curriculum |
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with autism and limited intellectual functioning.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 6, 7, 8
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Focus on reading comprehension through direct vocabulary program and sustained silent reading at end of each day
- Invitational Environment philosophy
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) strategies used
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, football, track and wrestling.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Student Council - (6-8) and Drama Club - (6-8).
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, chorus and video/film production.
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Parent and Community Support
- Mostly involvement in PTSO and athletics. Individual teachers recruit volunteers in classroom if needed.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1950-1959.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- This school was built in 1999.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: None
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: One main gym and one auxiliary gym. Both built in 1999. In very good shape and host basketball, volleyball and wrestling.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: W. M. Irvin Elementary; R. Brown McAllister Elementary and Coltrane-Webb Elementary.
- Graduates typically go to: Concord High School.
- Students at this school enroll primarily because they live within the school's attendance boundary.
- Less than half of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: In-school suspension. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: SRO is NC State SRO of the year.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 86-90% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm.
- Principal has been at this school for 4 years.
- Principal has 2 years of experience.
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| 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 11/06/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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