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2 The Learning Styles of Boys Tips to help boys get the most out of the school day

5 6 Steps for School Readiness Basics to build on for kindergarten success

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BY DEB MITCHELL

For parents of boys, it’s the all-too-common note from the teacher: “Mrs. Smith, your son was acting up in class again.” Fidgeting, doodling, talking out of turn, and generally not paying attention just seem to come with boy

territory. But it might surprise you to know that those very behaviors can actually be a boy’s way of trying to pay better attention. With the right perspectives and strategies, parents and teachers can effectively channel those behaviors into learning tools and help boys enjoy learning more in the process.

The Science Behind it Evidence of how boys’ learning styles differ from girls is more than just anecdotal. With advances in MRI and other technologies, researchers can now draw conclusions about how boys and girls learn by comparing images of their brains. Boys’ brains, for instance, devote double the space girls’ brains do to spatial-mechanical functioning, leaving them with about half the area girls have to devote to verbal-emotive functioning. In short, that’s scientific proof that boys are hardwired with the need to move and that they learn better through things like hands-on activities than by a teacher’s lectures.

‘Bad’ or Just ‘Boy’? While order in the classroom is important, requiring boys to sit still and be quiet for the better part of the school day may be unrealistic at best. Although distinguishing simple ‘boy behavior’ from an actual behavioral or learning problem can be difficult without professional evaluation, it is clear that boys struggle more often than girls to pay attention and to be quiet and calm in the classroom.

“My son doesn’t get in trouble at school, but I know he’s always had to work hard to behave,” says Marissa, a Charlotte-area mom of a fifth grade boy. She, like other boy parents, tells of resistance against doing homework and near-daily emotional breakdowns at home after keeping wiggly, loud, ‘boy’ tendencies in

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In the Classroom These struggles are more pronounced in the elementary school years, when boys have less impulse control. It’s in those years that teachers, especially, can play a huge part in making learning in the classroom positive and effective for boys. Their number one battle in this quest? Helping those boys pay attention.

“The littlest thing, like a piece of Velcro adhered to the underside of their desk that they can run their finger over, can make the biggest difference,” says Bronwyn Roberts, a literacy facilitator with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. In fact, says Roberts, many products that were developed for children with special needs can help fidgety boys channel their energies, keeping them focused in class.

Whatever the practical solutions, simply recognizing that boys’ needs in the classroom are different is a step in the right direction for parents and teachers. With a few small changes, they can enjoy happier boys who learn better.

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F Keep a stress ball or modeling clay at his desk to discretely squeeze.

F Place a large rubber band around the front of his desk for him to kick.

F Stock a classroom library with nonfiction books about boy students’ personal interests

F Facilitate frequent, short ‘brain breaks’ during arduous lessons.

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CABARRUS COUNTYConcord Children’s Academy1951 Derita Road, Concord

704-723-6400concordchildrensacademy.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 200; hours: 7am-6pm; NC 5-star rating; after-school care; special programs: YogaCalm, Calico Spanish, Handwriting Without Tears, Character Education, Creative Curriculum, Music and Movement. 6 weeks-12 years.

Dixon AcademyLocations in Concord and Harrisburg

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$170-$200 Before- and after-school programs; 5-star rating. 6 weeks-12 years.

Elite Preschool4500 Motorsports Drive, Concord

704-786-1307elitepreschoolconcord.com

$128-$315/month

Student-teacher ratio: 5:1-7:1. Gymnastics, play. 2-5 years.

Kids R Kids of Concord320 Coddle Market Drive, Concord

704-795-5437krkconcord.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 150; full day; financial aid and transportation available; NC Five Star and NC Division of Non-Public Education accreditatio; founded in 2009. 6 weeks-12 years.

Kings Keep Learning Center7526 Ruben Linker Road, Concord

704-721-5940kingskeeponline.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 185; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-20:1; King’s Way Baptist affiliation; before- and after-school care; full day. 6 weeks-12 years.

Primrose School at Afton Village5401 Vining St. NW, Concord

704-788-8860primroseaftonvillage.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 140; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; full day; SACS CASI accredited; 5-star rating; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

The Goddard School - Concord10080 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord

704-947-9011goddardschool.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 115; full day; after-school care; FLEX Learning Program curriculum. 6 weeks-6 years.

GASTON COUNTYCramerton Christian Academy426 Woodlawn Ext., Cramerton

704-824-1724cramertonchristian.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 100; Christian affiliation; full-day; license # 3659017; GS 110 accreditation; founded in 1973. 6 weeks-4 years.

New Covenant UMC 14514 Lucia-Riverbend Hwy. , Mount Holly

704-827-4468ncumcpreschool.webs.com

$150-$190/month

Enrollment: 45; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-16:2; half day; WEE Learn curriculum; founded in 2010. Providing a safe, loving, Christ-centered environment.

Stowe Family YMCA196 YMCA Drive, Belmont

704-822-9622gastonymca.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 5; student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1; half-day; financial aid available; founded in 2009. 2-5 years.

IREDELL COUNTY Chesterbrook Academy143 Professional Park Drive, Mooresville

704-658-1344mooresville.chesterbrookacademy.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; full-day; financial aid available; 5-star rating; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-PK2.

First Baptist Church Mooresville Preschool150 S. Church St., Mooresville

704-799-1280www.fbcmooresville.com

$70-$220/month

Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 1:4-1:8; half-day program; security coded facility. 12 mos-5 years.

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Key Academy878 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville

704-658-1072keyacademyinc.com

$135-$335/month

Enrollment: 32; student-teacher ratio: varies; half-day; Christian affiliation; founded in 2001. 2-5 years.

Lowe’s YMCA170 Joe Knox Ave., Mooresville

704-716-4000ymcacharlotte.com

$230/month Student-teacher ration: varies by age group; half-day; financial assistance available.1-5years. Strives to prepare and enhance children spiritually, physically and mentally.

Primrose School of Lake Norman173 Raceway Drive, Mooresville

704-658-0460primroselakenorman.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 140; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; full day; SACS CASI accredited; 5-star rating; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

Saint Patrick’s Preschool201 Fairview Road, Mooresville

704-663-5659saint-patricks.org

$125-$275/month

Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-8:1; half day; Episcopal affiliation; founded 1998. 18 months-5 years.

Stepping Stones Academy203 Singleton Road, Mooresville

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$115-$250/week

Enrollment: 130; Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1. full-day; 5 star accreditation; license #49000459; transportation; founded in 2010. 0-5 years.

The Learning Experience CDC123 Legacy Village Blvd., Mooresville

704-660-3380mooresville.tlechildcare.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 8:1-9:1; full-day; LEAP curriculum; 5-star rating; transportation available; founded in 2008. 6 weeks-5 years.

Southview Christian School625 Wallace Springs Road, Statesville

704-872-9554southviewbaptistministries.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 143; student-to-teacher ratio: 15:1; Baptist affiliation; half-day; AACS accreditation; founded in 1971. K3-K4.

Statesville Christian School1210 Museum Road, Statesville

704-873-9511statesvillechristian.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 10; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; full-day; nondenomination affiliation; financial aid available; after-school care; founded in 1995. The program is an academic program preparing students for kindergarten. 5 years-grade 12.

LINCOLN COUNTY Chesterbrook Academy - Denver7274 NC Hwy. 73, Denver

704-827-1091denvernc.chesterbrookacademy.com

$201-$232/week

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; full day; NC four-star rating; founded in 2008. 6 weeks-PK.

MECKLENBURG COUNTYAdventist Christian Academy4601 Emory Lane

704-366-4351adventistchristianacademy.org

$4,060-$5,800/year

Student-teacher ratio: 4:1; Seventh-day Adventist affiliation; half- and full-day; SACS accreditation; founded in 1995. 4 years-grade 9.

Amity Weekday Preschool2831 N. Sharon Amity Road

704-536-6145amitypreschoolcharlotte.com

$185-$235/month

Presbyterian affiliation; half day; founded in 1962. 1-4 years.

Anami Montessori School2901 Archdale Drive

704-556-0042anamimontessori.org

$7,350-$9,600/year

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; half- and full-day; AMI accreditation; financial aid available; founded in 1986. 3-6 years.

Ballantyne Preschool of the Arts11318 N. Community House Road

704-341-4281ymcacharlotte.org/morrison

$235-$465/month

Enrollment: 42; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; half day; arts-based program that includes drama, dance, music, cooking, and art studio. Financial assistance available. Founded 2011. 2-4 years.

Berean Junior Academy Preschool3748 Beatties Ford Road

704-391-7800bereanjunioracademy.org

$137-$145/week

Enrollment: 8; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; 4-star rating; Seventh Day Adventist affiliation; full-day; founded in 1933. 2 1/2-5 years.

Bridge the Gap Preschool11800 Eastfield Road, Huntersville

704-948-9001bridgechurchonline.net

$150-$250/month

Enrollment: 29; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; half-day program; Christian affiliation. 5-day program. 3-TK.

Bright Horizons at Carillon227 W. Trade St., Suite 410

704-333-3513brighthorizons.com/carillon

Call for rates. Enrollment: 18; student-teacher ratio: 18:2; hours: 7am-6pm; 4 star licensed; NAEYC accreditation; license #60002195; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2003. The World at Their Fingertips curriculum is designed to inspire children at every age and stage. 6 weeks-5 years.

Bright Horizons at IBM Drive6901 IBM Drive

704-510-4100brighthorizons.com

Call for rates. Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; hours: 7am-6:30pm; 5-star rating; programs: art lab, music lab, gymnastics, soccer shots; a Bright Horizons Family Solutions center; founded in 1997. 6 weeks-5 years.

Bright Horizons at The Learning Garden CDC9625 David Taylor Drive

704-548-0792brighthorizons.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; hours: 7am-6pm; 5-star rating; Child Care Resources accepted; The World at their Fingertips curriculum; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-5 years.

Brisbane Academy Preparatory School5901 Statesville Road

704-598-5208brisbaneacademy.org

$5775-$9,500/year

Enrollment: 57; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full day, after school care; SACS/CASI/NPSAA accreditation; financial aid available; founded in 1992. 3-4 years.

British American School of Charlotte7000 Endhaven Lane

704-341-3236britishschoolofcharlotte.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 56; student-teacher ratio: 7:1-10:1; School-based Foundation Program; full day; part-time available for 2 and 3 year olds; after-school program; founded in 2004. 2-5 years.

Calvary CDC5801 Pineville-Matthews Road

704-341-5361calvarycdc.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 840; nondenominational affiliation; full day; founded in 1978. 6 months-5 years.

Carmel Baptist Wee School1145 Pineville Matthews Road, Matthews

704-849-9723weeschool.org

$100-$336/week

Enrollment: 775; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-8:1; Baptist affiliation; half day; founded in 1970. 6 weeks-TK.

Carolina Montessori Academy1524 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road

704-391-9570carolinamontessoriacademy.org

$650-$750/month

Enrollment: 15; student-teacher ratio: 12:2; full day; American Montessori accreditatio; founded in 1992. 2 1/2-6 years.

Cedarwood Academy7300 Mallard Creek Road

704-281-6694mycedarwoodacademy.org

Call for rates. Preschool, K-1, homeschool enrichment classes and summer camp offered in a ourdoor classroom. 2-12 years.

Center for Children at Kilgo UMC2101 Belvedere Ave.

704-375-1600kilgoumc.com/centerforchildren.cfm

Call for rates. Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; full day; license #60000018; 5-star rating; transportation available; before and after-school care; children ages 2 and older attend weekly chapel as part of their weekly learning; founded in 1992. Infant-PK.

Central Church Weekday Preschool5301 Sardis Road

704-295-1470centralchurchofgod.org

$180-$300/month

Mon-Thurs, half-day. Enrollment: 93; Student-to-Teacher Ratio:4:1-10:1; Religious Affiliation: Church of God; Year Founded:1999. 3 months - 4 years.

Charlotte CDC at St. Luke’s3200 Park Road

704-523-0800ccdcstlukes.com

$950-$1,100/month

Enrollment: 71; full day; financial aid available; license #60003217; founded in 2010. 2 months-4 years.

Charlotte Montessori School219 East Blvd.

704-332-7733charlottemontessori.com

$10,860-$15,180/year

American Montessori Society affiliated; full day; full or half-day options; nine or 12 month options; founded in 1971. 15 months-6 years.

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Charlotte Preparatory Early School212 Boyce Road

704-366-5994charlotteprep.org

$10,370-$16,910/year

Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; before- and after- school care; entrance criteria: interview; American Montessori Society, SACS/SAIS accreditation; founded in 1971. 2-1/2 to 5 years.

Charlotte United Christian Academy7700 Wallace Road

704-568-7700charlotteunitedchristianacademy.com

$199-$379/month

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; half day, early care 7:30am, after-school care 4pm; founded in 1977. 3 months-4 years.

Chesterbrook AcademyMultiple locations in Charlotte and Huntersville

877-959-4181chesterbrookacademy.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: varies by location; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-20:1; full day; some 4-star ratngs. 6 weeks-PK2.

Child Learning Center at Matthews United Methodist Church801 S. Trade St., Matthews

704-846-2708matthewsumc.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 285; half day; United Methodist affiliation; programs: music, art, science, language arts, math, reading; founded in 1950. 1-5 years.

Childcare NetworkLocations in Charlotte, Matthews, Belmont, Gastonia and Cornelius.

866-521-KIDSchildcarenetwork.net

Call for rates. Full-day; some locations offer More at Four, a voluntary PK program designed to prepare at risk 4 year-olds for success in school. Infants-4 years.

Children of America - Charlotte2102 Ben Craig Drive

704-549-8938childrenofamerica.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 95; Student-teacher ratio: 5:1; full day; financial aid and transportation available; founded in 1999. 0-12 years.

Children’s Lighthouse10836 Monroe Road, Matthews

704-847-1008childrenslighthouse.com

$195-$240/week

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-20:1; full-day; five-star rating; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2007. 6 weeks-12 years.

Christ Lutheran Children’s Center4519 Providence Road

704-365-8687christelca.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 270; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-9:1; half-day preschool and full-day center; GS 110 accreditation; founded in 1989. 6 weeks-5 years.

Christ the King Preschool13501 S. Tryon St.

704-504-1135ctkcharlotte.org

$220-$250/month

Enrollment: 63; student-teacher ratio: 11:2-14:2; Lutheran affiliation; M-Th half day; founded in 1999. 2-4 years.

Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman14101 Stumptown Road, Huntersville

704-875-1801christianmontessorischool.org

$3,192-$12,784/year

Enrollment: 55; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-10:1; full day; License no: 60000973; financial aid available; founded in 1995. Infant-Pre K.

Christlife Little Learners8617 Providence Road

704-541-8850christlifecharlotte.org

Call for rates. Half-day; accreditation: SACS-CASI Candidate Status; Curriculum varies with age. 1-5 years.

Community in Christ Lutheran Preschool7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius

704-987-0829communityinchrist.net

$200-$240/month

Enrollment: 72; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; Lutheran affiliation; founded in 1998. 3-5 years.

Countryside Montessori School4755 Prosperity Church Road

704-503-6000countrysidemontessorischools.org

$6,350-$15,850

Enrollment: 525; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; non-denominational affiliation; entrance criteria: record review, observation and interview; accreditation: SAIS/SACS, American Montessori Society; before- and after-school care; founded in 1981. 2-6 years.


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704-333-8658covenantpresby.org

$210-$325/month

Enrollment: n/a; student-teacher ratio: 8:1-4:1; Presbyterian affiliation; half day; NAEYC accrediation; financial aid available; founded in 1977. 12 months-5 years.

Davidson Day School750 Jetton St.Davidson

704-237-5200davidsonday.org

$9,410-$15,325/year

Enrollment: 515; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; SACS and SAIS accreditation; traditional (2-4 years.) and Montessori programs (3-5 years.); founded in 1999. 2 years-Grade 12.

Dilworth Church Weekday School605 East Blvd.

704-333-7225dilworthchurch.org

$225-$320/month

Enrollment: 64; student-teacher ratio: n/a; half day; 5-star rating; child development center available. 1-5 years.

Discovery Harbor Learning Center8425 Discovery Lane

704-399-5077discoveryharbor.net

$200-$235/week

Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; Full-day; 5-star accreditation; founded in 2006. 0-5 years.

Dixon Academy - Charlotte2608 West Blvd.

704-391-9875dixonacademy.com

$170/week Enrollment: 68, 5-star rating; parent cam on website; activities include art projects, science study, computer programs, math, outdoor play, cooking and literacy readiness. 6 weeks-12 years.

Gateway AcademyLocations in Ballantyne, Huntersville, Charlotte

gatewayacademy.com Call for rates. Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; full-day; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-12 years.

Giving Tree CDC - The PreK at Giving Tree178 Hwy. 274, Lake Wylie

803-831-9192gtcdc.com

$148/week Enrollment: 225; student-teacher ratio: 5:1, 6:1, 10:1; half day, full day extended care; license #17845; transportation available; curriculum: Pinnacle Curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears, Zoo Phonics, weekly Spanish, PC/iPad and etiquette classes; founded in 2004. 6 weeks-12 years.

Harris YMCA Preschool Academy5900 Quail Hollow Road

704-716-6851ymcacharlotte.org/harris

$155-$285/month

Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 12:2-17:2; Christian affiliation; half day; financial assistance available; founded in 2009. 2 years-TK.

Harrison Preschool15008 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-541-3486harrisonumc.org

$190-$275/month

Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 8:2-14:2; Methodist affiliation; half day; founded 1985. Transportation available. Christian-based program designed to provide an enriching play and learning environment for children below kindergarten age. 1-4 years.

Hawthorne Lane Preschool501 Hawthorne Lane

704-332-8131hlumc.org/preschool

Call for rates. Enrollment: 105; student-teacher ratio: 4:1- 16:2; half-day; founded in 2008. 9 months-TK.

Hickory Grove Baptist Weekday Preschool6050 Hickory Grove Road

704-531-4000north.hgbc.org/preschool

Call for rates. Enrollment: 100 students; student-teacher ratio: 16:2; Baptist affiliation; 3- and 5-day programs; Half-day and full-day; founded in 1977. 3-4 years.

Hickory Grove UMC Preschool6401 Hickory Grove Road

704-537-4658hickorygroveumc.com

$155-$220/month

Student-teacher ratios: 5:1-10:1; Half-day. Labor Day to Memorial Day. Registration fee required. Ages 1-5.

Huntersville Presbyterian Church Preschool201 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville

704-875-7756hpcpatch.org

$150-$300/month

Enrollment: 95; Tuition: $145-$300; Ration: 12:2-16:2; Classes: 2 to Transitional Kindergarten†founded in 1987. 2 years - TK.

Idlewild Baptist CDC12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews

704-847-3337idlewildbaptist.org

$170-$190/week

Enrollment; 40; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-19-1; Baptist affiliation; full day; four-star rating; founded in 1991. 6 weeks-12 years.

Independence Hill Weekday Preschool10220 Eastfield Road, Huntersville

704-596-4779independencehill.org

$155-$210/month

Enrollment: 70; half day; Baptist affiliation; financial aid available. 2-4 years.

Journey Christian Preschool4906 Providence Road

704-364-0824journeychristianpreschool.org

$195-$345/month

Enrollment: 56; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; half-day, extended full-day; a multicultural, Christian preschool with an academic focus; founded in 1985. 2 1/2-5 years.

Journey Montessori Academy13601 S. Tryon St.

704-960-9885journeymontessori.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 20; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; half-day; founded in 2008. 3-5 years.

Kids R Kids - The Academy at Blakeney6250 Blakeney Park Drive

704-543-7227krkacademy.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 230; full-day; National Accreditations: NAEYC, AdvancED, N.C. Division of Non-Public Education; Private Kindergarten, Preschool, Afterschool Programs, Summer Camp; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

Kids R Kids - University City2115 Ben Craig Drive

704-503-4001kidsrkidscharlotte.com

$86-$275/week

Enrollment: 220; full-day; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2003. 6 weeks-12 years.

Kids R Kids of Lake Norman9620 Northcross Center Court, Huntersville

704-655-8883kidsrkids4nc.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 136; student-teacher ratio varies by age; full day; five-star N.C. school; financial aid available; founded in 2002. 6 weeks-12 years.

Kids R Kids of Matthews5549 Potter Road, Matthews

704-821-2005kidsrkidsmatthews.com

$124-$264/week

Enrollment: 205; Student-teacher ratio: infants 3:1 up to 12 years. 20:1; full day; transportation and financial aid available; program is AdvancEd approved, curriculum is predicated on standards established by NAEYC; 5-star rating; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

La Petite Academy102 Commerce Center Drive, Huntersville

704-875-0399lapetite.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 49; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; four-star rating; NECPA accreditation; theme-based journey program; additional locations throughout Charlotte. 6 weeks-12 years.

Lake Norman YMCA Preschool21300 Davidson St., Cornelius

704-716-4400ymcacharlotte.org/lakenorman

$154-$374/month

Half-day. 1-4 years.

Lakeview Church Preschool13925 Erwin Road

704-504-0442lakeviewchurch.cc/cdc

$235/month Enrollment: 80; Half-day; Assemblies of God affiliation; Essential for Preschool curriculum; founded in 1992. 18 months-4 years.

Lakewood Preschool Cooperative Corporation3115 Kalynne St.

704-391-0600lakewoodpreschool.info

Tuition free. Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; Half-day; founded in 1976. 3-5 years.

Lambs of Grace CDC7000 Providence Road

704-365-3870grace-charlotte.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 45; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-9:1; Grace Lutheran Church affiliation; full-day; 5-star rating; founded in 2002. 0-5 years.

Little Scholars Academy of LKN16325 Northcross Drive, Huntersville

704-775-2121littlescholarslkn.com

$125-$325/monthly

Student-teacher ratio: 1:3-1:9; half-day; serving typically developing children and those with special needs. Provides an environment for children to meet optimum physical, social, emotional, intellectual and aesthetic growth. 6 months-5 years.

Matthews Country Day10540 Monroe Road, Matthews

704-847-0208matthewscountryday.com

$182-$215/week

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; Christian Principles affiliation; Five Star Program; hours: full-day; license #6055653; founded in 1967. 6 weeks-5 years.

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704-716-4608ymcacharlotte.org/morrison

$195-$395/month

Enrollment: 142; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-8:1; half-day; financial-aid available; founded in 2005. A Christian-based learning program that promotes self-esteem, learning and confidence through active exploration and play.18 months-TK.

Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Weekday Preschool2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road, Matthews

704-847-5638mtharmony.net

$175-$275/week

Enrollment: 41; student-teacher ratio: 12:1-14:1; half-day; founded in 1988. 3-5 years.

Myers Park Baptist Through the Week School1900 Queens Road

704-377-1683mpbconline.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 192; student-teacher ratio: 4:2-8:2; half day; NAEYC accreditation; financial aid available; founded in 1955. 1-5 years.

Myers Park Presbyterian Church Weekday School2501 Oxford Place

704-927-1276myersparkpres.org

$252-$1,093/month

Enrollment: 289; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-8:1; Full/half day; financial aid and transportation available; NAEYC accreditation; 5-star rating; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-5 years.

Northside Christian Academy for Early Learning333 Jeremiah Blvd.

704-598-9665ncaknights.com

$350-$892/month

Enrollment: 140; student-to-teacher ratio: 5:1-15:1; Baptist affiliation; full day and half day; child care for ages 6 weeks-2 years. old; founded 1967. 6 weeks-4 years.

Omni Montessori School9536 Blakeney Heath Road

704-541-1326omni-montessori.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 200; student-teacher ratio: 25:2, lessons given one-on-one; every classroom has outdoor garden space; hours: vary by age and program; founded in 1985. 3 years.-Grade 9.

Open Door School234 N. Sharon Amity Road

704-364-1521opendoorschool.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 101; Nonsectarian affiliation; founded in 1966. Openings for 2 and 3 year olds. 2-5 years.

Pal-A-Roos - Huntersville12700 Statesville Road, Huntersville

704-947-5035palaroos.com

$210-$250/week

Enrollment: 120; Student-teacher ratio: 6:1-13:1; full-day; 4-star rating; fully OSHA compliant. Provides a nurturing and supportive environment, rich in learning, where children can achieve their full potential. 6 weeks-12 years.

Peace Preschool4418 Rea Road

704-927-1687mypeacepreschool.com

$235-$320/month

Half-day program that offers nurturing and learning in a Christian environment; 18 months-5 years.

Pineville UMC Preschool110 S. Polk St., Pineville

704-889-2022pinevilleumc.org

$195/month Wee Learn curriculum. Spanish, science, music and chapel are included in tuition. 6 months-4 years.

Primrose SchoolsVarious locations in metro-Charlotte area

primroseschools.com Call for rates. Enrollment: varies by location; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; full-day; CITA/SACS/CASI accredited; five-star rating. 6 weeks-5 years. Locations in Ballantyne, Cornelius, Huntersville, Matthews and Steele Creek.

Providence Baptist Weekday Education Ministry4921 Randolph Road

704-366-4030 ext. 129providencebaptistweekday.org

$225-$1,075/month

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 1:4-1:8; half day and full day; Baptist affiliation; founded in 1965. Play-based program in a church setting that fosters growth in all developmental areas and includes enrichment such as music, storytelling, chapel and fitness. 8 weeks- 5 years.

Providence Preparatory School3031 Providence Road

704-391-9700providenceprepschool.com

$27-$329/week

Enrollment: 160; Student-teacher ratio: 14:1-4:1; full-day; NC Star Rated License; curriculum: Creative Curriculum (0-2 years.), Handwriting Without Tears (4-5 years.),†The American School of Protocol (3-5 years.), Baby Signs, Foreign Language;†transportation and after-school care available. 6 weeks-PK.


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Rainbow Station9829 Providence Road W.

704-909-4525rainbowstationcharlotte.org

Call for rates. Enrollment 300; full day; license #60002915; after-school care; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2008. 0-5 years.

Sardis Presbyterian Weekday School6100 Sardis Road

704-366-9681sardis.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 100; half day; readiness-oriented program for 3’s and 4’s, play-based as well; founded in 1952. 6 months-4 years.

Sharon Presbyterian Weekday School5201 Sharon Road

704-554-0882sharonpcusa.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 140; student-to-teacher ratio: 9:2-16:2; Presbyterian affiliation; full-day; financial aid available; founded in 1957. 1-5 years.

Shining Stars Academy CDC910 E. Arrowood Road

704-553-2100shiningstarsacademy.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; full-day; 5 star rating; license #60002839; subsidy accepted; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-5 years.

Siskey Preschool Academy9760 Happy Valley Drive

704-716-4323ymcacharlotte.org/siskey

$175-$474/month

Student-teacher ratio: 1:6-1:8; half-day; financial assistance available; 2-5 years.

St. Alban’s Weekday Preschool301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson

704-892-8955saintalbans-davidson.org

$170-$310/month

Enrollment: 78; student-teacher ratio: 11:2-15:2; Episcopal affiliation; half-day. 2-4 years.

St. John’s Baptist Weekday School300 Hawthorne Lane

704-333-5428stjohnsbaptistchurch.org

$45-$285/month

Enrollment: 74; Meet or exceed class size/student ratio and NC State teacher/student ratios; half day; drop-in programs available. Founded in 1990. 6 months-TK.

St. Martin’s Episcopal Preschool1510 E. 7th St.

704-376-0688stmartinspreschool.org

Call for rates. Enrollment: 50 families; student-teacher ration: 5:1-8:1; flexible scheduling available. 1-5 years.

St. Stephen United Methodist Preschool6800 Sardis Road

704-365-4116ststephenumc.net

$250-$340/month

Enrollment: 150; student-teacher ratio: 4:2-16:2; half-day Sept.-May; founded in 1970. 6 months-TK.

St. Vincent de Paul Preschool6827 Old Reid Road

704-644-4656stvincentdepaulchurch.com

$195-$290/month

Student-teacher ratio: 6:1-8:1 Catholic affiliation; half-day. 2-4 years.

Stone Bridge Preschool3700 Prosperity Church Road

704-548-9929stonebridgecharlotte.com

$165-$225/month

Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 12:2-16:2; half-day; Christian affiliation; Teacher-generated curriculum; founded in 1996. 2-5 years.

The Children’s Circle at Myers Park UMC1501 Queens Road

704-376-5208thechildrenscircle.org

$245-$410/month

Enrollment: 200; Creative curriculum; Methodist affiliation; half-day; founded in 1946. 1-5 years.

The Children’s House Montessori Preschool404 Armour St. Davidson

704-975-6753 the childrenshouse.us

$6,500-$12,000/year

Experienced, respectful teachers provide holistic and individualized teaching that addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical and social needs of each child, while utilizing the proven principles of Montessori to encourage independence and a love of learning. 2-6 years.

The Children’s Schoolhouse17616 Caldwell Station Road, Huntersville

704-892-7724thechildrensschoolhouse.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 27; Student-teacher ratio: 10:1; half-day; financial aid and transportation available; child-driven emergent curriculum; founded in 1971. 3-5 years.



The Goddard School9631 Northeast Pkwy.


Call for rates. Enrollment: 75; five-star rating; license #60002854; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-6 years.

The Goddard School - Charlotte II13820 Ballantyne Corporate Place


Call for rates. Enrollment: 150; Five-star rating; license #60002511; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-6 years.

The Goddard School - Cornelius18110 Manhattan Pkwy., Cornelius


Call for rates. Enrollment: 125; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; five-star rating; license #60001875; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-6 years.

The Learning Center at Everest103 Parr Drive, Huntersville

704-948-1449everest-gym.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 12; student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1; half-day; founded in 2005. 3-4 years.

The Learning Experience CDC3937 W. Arrowood Road

704-588-4504charlotte.tlechildcare.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 115; Student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full-day; programs: Fun with Phonics, L.E.A.P., founded in 2009. 6 weeks-5 years.

The Learning Experience CDC11625 Providence Road West

704-752-5200charlotte2.tlechildcare.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 181; full-day; curriculum: Little Learners, Fun with Phonics and L.E.A.P; special programs: computers, music, dancing and more. 6 weeks-12 years.

The Learning Experience Child Develpment Center - Huntersville16604 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville

704-274-9496huntersville.tlechildcare.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 83; full-day; after-school care; curriculum: Little Learners, Fun with Phonics and L.E.A.P 6 weeks-5 years.

The Sunshine HouseVarious locations in metro-Charlotte area

800-551-1561sunshinehouse.com

Call for rates. Full-day; The Creative Curriculum; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 1975. 0-12 years.

Tutor Time Learning CenterVarious locations in metro-Charlotte area.

877-684-1613tutortime.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 195; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; 4-star rating in some locations; full-day; LifeSmart curriculum; transportation available; full and part-time options; founded in 2002. Locations in Concord, Mallard Creek, Matthews, Mint Hill, Mooresville and Steele Creek. 6 weeks-12 years.

University CDC at Highland Creek6025 Clarke Creek Pkwy.

704-875-3338universitychilddevelopment.com

$154-$244/week

Enrollment: 104; student-teacher: 4:1-9:1; half day and full day; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-12 years.

University CDC at North Cross16701 North Cross Drive, Huntersville

704-896-8942universitychilddevelopment.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 98; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; half day and full day; license #60000296; transportation available; founded in 1993. 6 weeks-12 years.

University City YMCA Preschool8100 Old Mallard Creek Road

704-716-6700ymcacharlotte.org/universitycity

$152-$362/month

Student-teacher ratio: varies by age group; half-day; focuses on five building blocks: socialization, fine and gross motor skills,education and healthy choices. 2-4 years.

Weaver Preschool2022 W. Sugar Creek Road

704-596-2356gbgm-umc.org/colememorial/weaver_preschool.htm

Call for rates. Enrollment: 22; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-11:1; Cole Memorial Methodist Church affiliation; half-day; founded in 2001. 2-4 years.

UNION COUNTY The Goddard School - Waxhaw1528 Providence Road South, Waxhaw


Call for rates. Enrollment: 80; Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; license #90000396; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-6 years.

Ivybrook Academy - Weddington9801 Suzanne Court, Weddington

704-845-2310ivybrookacademy.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 240; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1. Half-day preschool committed to balanced education. 18 months-5 years.

Weddington Christian Preschool13901 Providence Road, Weddington

704-849-7628weddingtonchurch.org/wcp

Call for rates. Enrollment: 250; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; United Methodist affiliation; half day; curriculum: Bible, The Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears ; founded in 1986. 2-TK.

Childrens’ Ministries Preschool - MillGrove United Methodist Church7311 Mill Grove Road, Indian Trail

704-681-8608millgrovepreschool.com

$175-$265/month

Methodist affiliation; half day; 2-5 day options; founded in 2011. 12 months-5 years.

My First School6810 Creft Circle, Indian Trail

704-882-9386myfirstschoolnc.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 93; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1;half-day; Christian affiliation; theme-based curriculum; after-school care available until 5pm; founded in 1999. 2-5 years.

STEP’s Developmental Academy108 South Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

704-234-2500stepsacademy.com/preschool.html

Call for rates. Student-teacher ratio: 3:1; full-day; before and after school care; NC Five Star Center; founded in 2003. 2-12 years.

The Goddard School - Indian Trail1004 Harvest Red Road, Indian Trail

704-289-8103goddardschools.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 120; Five-star rating; full-day; license #90000372; founded in 2009. 6 weeks-6 years.

YORK COUNTYFort Mill Prep and Cooperative Preschool2721 Old Nation Road, Fort Mill, SC

803-548-8123fortmillprep.com

$175-$220/week

Enrollment: 75; hours: full-day; Advocates for Better Childcare accreditation; license #17920; South Carolina Certified Infant and Toddler Program; certified teachers; founded in 2000. 0-12 years.

Ivybrook Academy - Fort Mill873 Dave Gibson Blvd., Fort Mill, SC

803-802-2390ivybrookacademy.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 220; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1. Half-day preschool committed to balanced education. 18 months-5 years.

Kids R Kids of Fort Mill3009 Hwy. 160 W., Fort Mill, SC

803-802-8977fortmillkidsrkids.com

Schedule a tour for rates.

Enrollment: 146; Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-17:1; full-day; after-school care; theme-based curriculum. 6 weeks-12 years.

Preschool on the Greenway971 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill, SC

803-547-1020ascgreenway.org

$95-$125 Enrollment: Founded 1987. 3-4 years.

The Goddard School415 Clouds Way, Rock Hill, SC


Call for rates. Student-teacher ratio: low. Kindergarten readiness. Founded in 2013. 6 weeks - 5 years.

The Goddard School - Fort Mill868 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill, SC


Call for rates. Enrollment: 140; license #60002511; full and part-time options; founded in 2009. 6 weeks-6 years.

Ultimate Life Preschool Academy377 Rubin Center Drive, Suite 125, Fort Mill, SC

803-802-2641ultimatelifeministries.com

Call for rates. Enrollment: 15; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; full-day; founded in 2005. 2-5 years.


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pencils? Or lovingly wrapping up your math book in brown paper, rendering it a present to be opened later, spilling the secrets of the order of operations or solid figures?

When your child walks through that same fourth grade door now, their classroom looks vastly different. Those pencils aren’t as necessary when you’re creating a shared document of vocabulary words on your iPad mini. No need to cover that textbook with brown paper when it’s been replaced with an app that allows students to watch and listen to a teacher guiding them through a pre-algebra problem. Welcome to the new digital classroom, where the traditional textbook is beginning to take a backseat to devices and technology.

Ch-ch-ch-changesThe fact that our educational system is shifting into the digital age may come as no surprise to parents. Mooresville Graded School District set a precedent and made national headlines back in 2007 for its digital conversion, equipping nearly 4,500 students in grades four-12 with laptops, as well as outfitting the younger grades with SMART Board technology.

What parents may be surprised to learn, however, is how quickly that digital landscape is changing, in all districts. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison hired a team, led by Valerie Truesdale, chief learning services officer, to create within schools an environment ready for digital transformation.

“Our vision is to equip our teaching spaces with infrastructure necessary to access the world and build capacity of our teachers in using

digital tools to increase student engagement,” says Truesdale. “Nothing replaces a high-quality teacher in the classroom, skilled at stretching all learners. Technology engages students at high levels so that highly skilled teachers can reach more students, better.”

Truesdale adds that accountability is moving towards the future, with a personalized, individualized plan for learning, including an electronic portfolio that can be developed for each student over the next few years.

How is it Happening?Many school systems are accomplishing this vision by partnering with providers of digital textbooks and curriculum-based digital content. CMS has partnered with Discovery Education. According to Connie Rechner, senior vice-president of Discovery Education, “the mission of Discovery Education is to support educators with digital solutions, customized professional development, and the largest teacher community of its kind, empowering them to prepare today’s students for success in our increasingly global society.”

Discovery Education Streaming Plus provides instructional videos, skill builders, games, audio files, images, writing prompts and encyclopedia articles. Students in the middle schools are also given social studies and science techbook, replacing traditional textbooks. This is possible through the expansion of laptop carts and the Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) program that CMS is piloting, allowing students to bring in their own devices for learning purposes. All CMS school buildings now have WiFi access with mobile units soon to follow.

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the CMS team truly different is that they are leading this digital conversion with sound instructional strategy and curriculum, not with devices. That, in and of itself, will make all the difference for the school children of CMS and the educators who are serving them,” she says.

At the Private School LevelWithin the private schools, the change is happening as well. Providence Day School is piloting a program in which each student in grades four, six and nine receives an iPad Mini that they retain throughout the years. In addition to accessing apps and digital textbooks, they use the iPads to build their own digital libraries and take Coursera courses. Coursera — an education company that offers free online courses — is already being utilized in a unique way at the high school level. One class, modern and contemporary American poetry, is being taught in part by a University of Pennsylvania professor, and students can engage in online discourse with other students from around the world.

Matt Scully has been Providence Day’s director of technology for the last eight years. He also instructs a ninth-grade English course, so he witnesses firsthand how to blend curriculum with technology. One example of how technology is being utilized in class is how he and many teachers can borrow chapters from different sources to put together digital packets of information that act like textbooks, but in a way that’s more meaningful and pertinent to the class.

Looking Ahead, What We’re Leaving BehindSo, exactly what will your kindergartner’s classroom look like once he or she reaches middle school? With technology changing so rapidly, anyone’s guess is a good one. But it’s likely it will look less and less like the traditional classroom. The digital classroom of tomorrow is becoming even more of a global, multi-pronged approach, as more and more teachers are utilizing the flipped classroom concept. This is a form of blended learning, in which students learn the new content at home, usually via videos prepared by the teacher or a third source, such as Khan Academy. The next day, the assigned problems that used to be homework are worked on in class, with the aid of the teacher. This allows students to ask more personalized questions, and for the teacher to zero in on each child’s specific challenges.

As for the future, maybe your child will one day be teaching you Mandarin that they learned in a blended classroom, taught by a professor in China.

Amy Salvatore Reiss is a freelance writer and mother of two who lives in Davidson. This year, her first grader is interacting with other students from around the world via video-conferencing to learn about the endangered White Rhino.

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CABARRUS COUNTYCannon School5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord

704-786-8171cannonschool.org

JK-12 $11,500-$19,000

Enrollment: 938; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; special programs: college prep; before- and after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview observation and record review; founded in 1969.

Christ the King Catholic High School10877 Crusader Way, Kannapolis

704-799-4400christthekinghs.com

9-11 $8,942 - $12,735

Enrollment: 100; special programs: college prep, 1-1 lap top program; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing and record review; founded in 2011. Will add grade 12 in fall of 2014.

First Assembly Christian School154 Warren C. Coleman Blvd., Concord

704-793-4750facsconcord.com

K4-12 $4,850-$5,850 Enrollment: 620; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; special programs: gifted & talented, college prep; before- and after-school care; Assemblies of God affiliation; ACSI and SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: interview and record review; founded in 1976.

Hope Academy7655 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord

704-222-6732hopek12.com

K-7, (adding one grade per year)

$3,800-4,000/year

Enrollment: 115 student-teacher ratio: 16:1; nondenominational Christian affiliation; entrance criteria: record review and interview; special programs: College Prep; University Model School (combining three days or professional instruction with two days of at-home tutoring); serves both typically developing children and those with special needs.

New Life Christian Academy4065 Poplar Tent Road, Concord

704-784-8808nlchristianacademy.com

PK-8 $4,000 Enrollment: 41; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special classes in art, science, Spanish; A Beka and accelerated Christian education curriculum; before- and after-school care; entrance criteria: placement tests and interview; founded in 1997.

GASTON COUNTYCramerton Christian Academy426 Woodlawn Extension, Cramerton

704-824-2840cramertonchristian.org

6 weeks- Grade 12

$3,200-$4,200 Enrollment: 500; student-teacher ratio: 17:1; Baptist affiliation; NPSAA accredited; entrance criteria: interview, record review, testing; before- and after-school care; special programs: college prep, fine arts and athletics; founded in 1974.

First Wesleyan Christian School208-A S. Church St., Gastonia

704-865-9823fwcsfwcs.org

2yrs-Grade 8 $138/week-$350/month

Enrollment: 240; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; before- and after-school care; special programs: college prep and public speaking; Wesleyan affiliation; entrance criteria: testing, interview and record review; founded in 1971.

Gaston Christian School1625 Lowell Bethesda Road, Gastonia

704-349-5020gastonchristian.org

PK3-12 $2,300-$6,600 Enrollment: 875; student-teacher ratio: n/a; special programs: college prep; before- and after-school care; SACS accreditation; non-denominational affiliation; founded in 1979.

Gaston Day School2001 Gaston Day School Road, Gastonia

704-864-7744gastonday.org

PK-12 $4,300-$13,640

Enrollment: 507; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special program: college prep; after-school care; NAIS, NCAIS, SAIS, NC Dept of Education accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1967.

St. Michael Catholic School704 St. Michael Lane, Gastonia

704-865-4382smsgastonia.com

PK-8 $4,940-$6,850 Enrollment: 188; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; special programs: learning disabilities; after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing and record review; founded in 1942.

Victory Christian Academy310 Carolina Ave., Gastonia

704-865-7132vcagastonia.org

K2-12 $3,100.00 Enrollment: 113; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; A Beka Christian Curriculum; special programs:‚P.E., art and music.

IREDELL COUNTYLiberty Preparatory Christian Academy246 Blume Road, Mooresville

704-660-3933libertyprepnc.com

K-11 (adding a grade every year)

$3,200-$4,600 Enrollment: 225; student-teacher ratio: 8:1-16:1; special programs: University-Model School (students are on school campus M/Tu/Th and complete instructor-prepared lessons at home with parents W/F), college prep; Christian affiliation.

Southview Christian School625 Wallace Springs Road, Statesville

704-872-9554southviewbaptistministries.org

K4-12 $2,550-$8,750 Enrollment: 144; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; after-school care; Baptist affiliation; AACS, NCCSA accreditation; entrance criteria: interview; founded in 1971.

Statesville Christian School1210 Museum Road, Statesville

704-873-9511statesvillechristian.org

K-12 $3,210-$7,190 Enrollment: 230; special programs: college prep, AP Courses, Athletics, sport teams, music, drama, internships, overseas mission trips, local missions, daily Mooresville Bus service; after-school care; accredited; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation; statement of faith agreement and record review; founded in 1995.

Statesville Montessori School1012 Harmony Drive, Statesville

704-873-1092statesvillemontessori.com

PK-8 $3,925-$6,596 Enrollment: 115; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; before- and after-school care; entrance criteria: testing, interview and record review; founded in 1979.

Woodlawn School135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville

704-895-8653woodlawnschool.org

K-12 $12,600 - $14,900

Enrollment: 210; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; special programs: College Prep; SAIS and SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 2002.

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LINCOLN COUNTYLong Shoals Wesleyan Academy3032 Wesleyan Church Road, Lincolnton

704-732-3886longshoalsacademy.org

K-12 $3,690-$3,900 Enrollment: 45; student-teacher ratio: n/a; Christian affiliation; founded in 1984.

MECKLENBURG COUNTYAdventist Christian Academy4601 Emory Lane

704-366-4351adventistchristianacademy.org

PK-8 $585/month Enrollment: 80; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-10:1; special programs: band, choir, bells, art, Spanish and sports; SACS, NCPSA and AAA accreditation; founded in 1989.

Anami Montessori School2901 Archdale Drive

704-556-0042anamimontessori.org

3-12 years $7,350-$10,600

Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Association Montessori International accreditation; entrance criteria: record review, interview and observation; founded in 1986.

Back Creek Christian Academy1827 Back Creek Church Road

704-549-4101bccaschool.org

TK-8 $4,536-$5,496 Enrollment: 207; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Christian affiliation; SACS and ACSI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1999.

Berean Junior Academy3748 Beatties Ford Road

704-391-7800bereanjunioracademy.org

PK-8 $4,000-$4,240 Enrollment: 55; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; Seventh Day Adventist affiliation; entrance criteria: interview and record review; founded in 1933.

Bethune Mays Classical Academy800 Briar Creek Road, Suite DD400

704-919-2031bethunemaysclassical.org

6-8 $7,900.00 Enrollment: 20; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; entrance criteria: testing, interview and record review; founded in 2010.

Bible Baptist Christian School2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews

704-535-1694bbcscolts.com

PK-12 $3,700-$6,400 Enrollment: 170; student to teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: college prep; before- and after-school care; Baptist affiliation; NCCSA and AACS members; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation of child and record review; founded in 1976.

British American School of Charlotte7000 Endhaven Lane

704-341-3236britishschoolofcharlotte.org

Ages 2-16 $8,385 - $19,150

Enrollment: 145; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; entrance criteria: interview, observation of child and record review; also offer extensive after-school enrichment program; founded in 2004.

Brookstone Schools2414 Lester St.

704-392-6330brookstoneschools.org

K-6 $7,500.00 Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 1:10; Christian affiliation; entrance criteria: record review, interview, and testing; founded in 2001. Fees/tuition: Dependent upon income.

Carmel Christian School1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews

704-849-9723carmelchristian.org

Grade: K-12 $7,800-$9,400 Enrollment: 717; Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1; special programs: fine arts, athletics, ARRC (Academic Resource and Research Center); Southern Baptist affiliation; SACS-CASI and ACSI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1993.

Cedarwood Academy7300 Mallard Creek Road

704-281-6694mycedarwoodacademy.org

Ages 2-14 Call for rates Enrollment: 14; Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1; special programs: inspiring forest, outdoor classroom, preschool, K-1, homeschool enrichment classes, and summer camps. Founded 2010.

Charlotte Catholic High School7702 Pineville-Matthews Road

704-543-1127charlottecatholic.org

9-12 $8,942 - $12,735

Enrollment: 1,418; student-teacher ratio: 18:1 special programs: college prep, 1 to 1 MacBook Pro Technology Infusion Program; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing and record review; founded in 1955.

Charlotte Christian School7301 Sardis Road

704-366-5657charlottechristian.com

JK-12 $12,450-$17,865

Enrollment: 1,014; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: accelerated reader and STAR reading program; lower school STEM science lab; broadcasting, visual and performing arts; athletic teams and extracurricular clubs; after-school care; and summer camp programs; Christian affiliation, nondenominational affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1950.

Charlotte Country Day School1440 Carmel Road

704-943-4500charlottecountryday.org

JK-12 $14,975-$21,440

Enrollment: 1,620; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: international baccalaureate, international studies, ESL and college prep; before- and after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1941.

Charlotte Islamic Academy4301 Shamrock Drive

704-537-1772ciacademy.us

K-12 $4,250 Enrollment: 210; special programs: Islamic, Quranic, college prep; after-school tutoring.

Charlotte Jewish Day School5007 Providence Road, Suite 110 Bldg. E

704-366-4558cjdschool.org

K-5 $9,125-$13,844

Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Jewish affiliation; SACS/SAIS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1988.

Charlotte Latin School9502 Providence Road

704-846-1100charlottelatin.org

TK-12 $16,100-$20,250

Enrollment: 1,400; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; after-school care; religious affiliation: Non-Sectarian; Accreditation: SAIS/SACS; special programs: college prep, international studies; entrance criteria: record review, observation, interview, testing; founded in 1970.

Charlotte Preparatory School212 Boyce Road

704-366-5994charlotteprep.org

2.5 years-Grade 8

$10,170-$16,710

Enrollment: 350; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; special programs: leadership curriculum, inquiry-based science and college prep; before- and after-school care; financial aid available. SACS and SAIS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, observation and record review; founded in 1971.

Charlotte United Christian Academy7640 Wallace Road

704-537-0331cucawarriors.com

PK-12 $5,465-$21,000

Enrollment: 147; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; special programs: Gifted program, IEP and ABA students; ACSI member; non-denominational affiliation; founded in 2009.

Chesterbrook Elementary at Birkdale15115 Norman View Lane, Huntersville

704-896-6605huntersville.chesterbrookacademy.com

2 1/2 years-Grade 5

$949-$987/month

Enrollment: 115; student-teacher ratio: 12:1 elementary; entrance criteria: record review, observation, interview and testing; founded in 2000.

Countryside Montessori School4755 Prosperity Church Road; 9026 Mallard Creek Road; and 4125 Johnston Oehler Road

704-503-6000countrysidemontessorischools.org

PK-12 $6,350-$15,850

Enrollment: 525; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; non-denominational affiliation; entrance criteria: record review, observation and interview; accreditation: SAIS/SACS, American Montessori Society; before- and after-school care; founded in 1981.

Covenant Classical School3200 Patrick Henry Drive, Concord

704-792-1854covenantclassical.org

K4-12 $2,500-$6,500 Enrollment: 215; student-teacher ratio: 18:1; special programs: college prep; after-school care; Christian affiliation; entrance criteria: record review, interview and testing; founded in 1996.

Covenant Day School800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews

704-847-2385covenantday.org

TK-12 $5,100-$12,700

Enrollment: 840; after-school care; Christian affiliation; SACS and CSI accreditation; founded in 1989.

Creative Pathways Virtual Learning Academy15733 Wood Duck Crossing

980-202-9132 K-12 Contact for pricing

Committed to providing an enlightening educational program for all students needing an alternative, creative pathway to graduation by offering and delivering high-quality online curriculum and educational support to students of all ages.

Davidson Day School750 Jetton St., Davidson

704-237-5229davidsonday.org

PK-12 $14,150-$15,325

Enrollment: 515; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; special programs: gifted and talented, college prep and individualized student growth plans; before- and after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, observation, interview and record review; founded in 1999.

Evelyn Mack Academy6850 Monroe Road

704-535-8304evelynmackacademy.com

PK3-12 $5,000-$8,000 Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: n/a; special programs: learning disabilities, ESL, college prep, after-school enrichment, tutoring and summer school; NIPSA accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview and record review; founded in 1998.

Grace Covenant Academy17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-5601gracecovenantacademy.org

PK-5 $2,400-$5,700 Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 17:1 with floating assistant; after-school care and financial aid available; founded in 2001.



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Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School3100 Park Road

704-527-7822htcms.org

6-8 $6,119-$9,510 Enrollment: 871; student-teacher ratio: 14:1; special programs: gifted & talented, before- and after-school care; SACS/CASI accreditation; Catholic affiliation; entrance criteria: record review; founded in 1995.

The John Crosland School5146 Parkway Plaza Blvd.

704-365-5490johncroslandschool.org

K-12 $16,660-$19,900

Enrollment: 90; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; special programs: learning disabilities, ADHD, college prep; sports; morning and afternoon extended day program; SAIS and SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1978.

The Male Leadership Academy5901 Nations Ford Road

704-405-2012themaleleadershipacademy.com

K-4 (adding a grade each year)

$7,700 Enrollment: 17; Student-teacher ratio 1:10; Provides a holistic, high quality education that develops young men into world-class leaders. Founded in August 2013.

Lake Norman Christian School251 South St., Davidson

704-987-9811lknc.org

TK-11 $6,995-$8,925 Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: n/a; before- and after-school care, scholarships and financial aid available; athletic program and fine arts; founded in 2008.

Mountain Island Day School8101 Fallsdale Drive

704-391-5516midschool.org

TK-9 (adding a grade each year)

$4,940.00 Enrollment: 380; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Christian affiliation; special programs: advanced placement and learning disabilities, summer camp, clubs; before and after school care; NC Department of Education accreditation; founded in 2005.

Northside Christian Academy333 Jeremiah Blvd.

704-599-9015ncaknights.com

PK-12 $3,600-$6,960 Enrollment: 480; student-teacher ratio: 16:1; special programs: college prep, honors, advanced placement; Christian affiliation; SACS/ACSI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview and record review; founded in 1961.

Omni Montessori9536 Blakeney-Heath Road

704-541-1326omni-montessori.org

3 years-Grade 9

$8,000-$15,500

Enrollment: 200; student to teacher ratio: 12:1; AMI accreditation; entrance criteria: interview and observation; founded in 1985.

Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School4225 Shamrock Drive

704-531-0067olainfo.com

PK-8 $4,834-$9,510 Enrollment: 147; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: gifted and talented, English as a second language; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: record review and testing; founded in 1948.

Palisades Episcopal School13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy.

704-583-1825pescharlotte.org

JK-8 $5,150-$11,285

Enrollment: 163; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; Christian affiliation; before- and after-school care; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 2006. Rigorous, integrated classical curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills; middle school sports program.

Paw Creek Christian Academy5110 Tuckaseegee Road

704-391-0588pawcreek.org

PK-12 K-12: $3,750/year; PK: $120/week

Student-teacher ratio: 9:1; ABEKA and Bob Jones Academic Curriculums; before- and after-school care; Pentecostal affiliation.

Philips Academy3115 Providence Road

704-365-4533philipsacademync.org

5-12 + PG $19,000-$20,500

Enrollment: 25; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; special program: occupational course of study, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism and developmental disabilities; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 2005. Also works with students after high school.

Pioneer Spring Community School9200 Bob Beatty Road

704-236-9610pioneerspring.org

K-2 $550/month Enrollment: 32; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; founded in 2012.

Phoenix Montessori Academy17609 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-7536phoenixmontessori.org

PK-12 $4,950-$12,100

Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: N/A; before- and after-school care; AMS affiliation; entrance criteria: interview and observation; founded in 2004.


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704-887-6000providenceday.org

TK-12 $15,400-$22,100

Enrollment: 1,588; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; special programs: global studies and college prep; after-school care; SACS, NAIS, NACAC and SACAL accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1970.

South Charlotte Baptist Academy12416 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-544-7323scbacademy.org

PK3-12 $430-$685/month

Enrollment: 108; student-teacher ratio: 10:1-12:1; independent Baptist affiliation; K-3 and K-4 program; before- and after-school care; A Beka college preparatory curriculum; AACS and NCCSA member; NC Dept. of Non-Public Education certified; founded in 2003.

St. Ann Catholic School600 Hillside Ave.

704-525-4938stannscatholicschool.com

PK-5 $4,834-$8,887 Enrollment: 195; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; special programs: gifted and talented and learning disabilities; before-and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: record review and testing; founded in 1955.

St. Gabriel Catholic School3028 Providence Road

704-366-2409stgabrielcatholicschool.org

K-5 $5,523 -$8,887

Enrollment: 562; student-teacher ratio: 16:1; special programs: gifted & talented; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: record review and testing; founded in 1958.

St. Mark Catholic School14750 Stumptown Road, Huntersville

704-766-5000stmarkcatholicschool.net

K-8 $5,523 - $9,510

Enrollment: 760; student-teacher ratio: 18:1; special programs: gifted and talented; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: record review and testing; founded in 2003.

St. Matthew Catholic School11525 Elm Lane

704-544-2070st-matts.com

TK-5 $5,523-$8,887 Enrollment: 614; student-teacher ratio: 17:1; special programs: gifted and talented; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing and record review; founded in 1992.

St. Patrick Catholic School1125 Buchanan St.

704-333-3174saintpatrickschool.org

K-5 $5,523-$8,887 Enrollment: 335; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; special programs: gifted and talented and Down syndrome program; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; entrance criteria: record review and testing; founded in 1930.

The Fletcher School8500 Sardis Road

704-365-4658thefletcherschool.org

Rising 2-8 $21,330-$22,440

Enrollment: 260 Student Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Accreditation: NCAIS and SACS Founded in 1982.

The Talented Tenth Boys Academy of NC1500 Rocky River Road W.

980-939-6272the10th.org

K-8 $5,750-$6,250 Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Before and After School Care available; Entrance Criteria: record review, observation, interview, testing; Special Programs: Gifted & Talented, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder. Founded in 2008.

Trinity Christian Preparatory School7516 E. Independence Blvd., Suite 100

704-569-1900trinityprep.com

8-12 $11,000 Enrollment: 90; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; special programs: ADD and college prep; NIPSA accreditation; entrance criteria: interview and record review; founded in 1995.

Trinity Episcopal School750 E. 9th St.

704-358-8101tescharlotte.org

K-8 $14,950- $16,450

Enrollment: 402; student-teacher ratio: 11:1-18:1; before- and after-school care; SAIS and SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, observation and record review; founded in 2000.

United Faith Christian Academy8617 Providence Road

704-541-1742ufca.org

TK-12 $6,000-$8,175 Believes in whole education experience by using a variety of technologies/teaching methods and an emphasis in academics, athletics, fine arts and spiritual development. We offer AP and Honors level High School courses.

Victory Center Christian School1501 Carrier Drive; 7224 Old Pineville Road; 7000 Old Pineville Road

704-391-7339vccsking.com

K3-12 $5,000-$8,000 Enrollment: 325; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; Independent affiliation; SACS/CASI/ICAA accreditation; Advanced Placement program; founded in 1989.



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UNION COUNTYArborbrook Christian Academy4823 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road (K-8), 3002 Tilley Morris Road (9-12)

704-821-9952arborbrook.org

K-12 $5,050-$5,700 Enrollment: 146; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; special programs: electives; Child Light Schools accreditation; Christian affiliation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 2005.

Central Academy at Lake Park3624 Lake Park Road, Indian Trail

704-882-6267centralacademyatlakepark.org

K-12 $5,056-$7,274 Enrollment: 142; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Central Church of God affiliation; hours: 8:30am-3pm; SACS and ACSI accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1995.

First Assembly of God2500 Arnold Drive, Monroe

704-283-2739firstassemblymonroe.org

PK-12 $2,500 Enrollment: 100; Christian affiliation; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; A Beka curriculum; founded in 1984.

Metrolina Christian Academy732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail

704-882-3375metrolinachristian.org

6 weeks- Grade 12

$4,850-$6,260 Enrollment: 1,200; student-teacher ratio: 18:1; ACSI and SNACS accreditation; college preparatory curriculum; program: learning resource and fine arts; entrance criteria: record review, interview and teacher recommendations; founded 1992. Academy: TK-Grade 12, Early Education Center: 6 weeks-PK.

Shining Light Baptist Academy2541 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

704-283-1480theshininglightbaptistacademy.com

K2-12 $325-$339/month

Enrollment: 175; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; A-Beka curriculum, Baptist affiliation; founded in 2000.

Tabernacle Christian School2900 Walkup Ave., Monroe

704-283-4395tcsmonroe.com

K-12 $2,800-$3,800 Enrollment: 157; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; Christian affiliation; founded in 1972.

Weddington Christian Academy13901 Providence Road, Matthews

704-846-1039weddingtonchristianacademy.org

JK-8 $4,825-$5,875 Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; Christian affiliation; ACSI member; before- and after-school care; curriculum includes Abeka, ACSI, Handwriting Without Tears, Spanish, computer, music, art, PE and chapel; a ministry of Weddington United Methodist Church.

YORK COUNTYSt. Anne Catholic School1698 Bird St. Rock Hill, SC

803-324-4814stanneschool.com

K3-8 Call for rates Enrollment: 280; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; after-school program; sports and clubs for all students, member of CGAA; entrance criteria: record review, interview and testing; Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic; founded in 1951.

Walnut Grove Christian School1036 Maxwell Mill Road, Fort Mill, SC

803-835-2000walnutgrovechristianschool.com

K-12 $6,900-$8,100 Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; Christian affiliation; founded in 2001. Offers basketball and girls’ volleyball.

Westminster Catawba Christian School2650 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC

803-366-4119wccs.org

PK3-12 $2,700 - $8,400

Enrollment: 430; special programs: gifted, learning disabilities, college prep; before- and after-school care; Westminster Presbyterian affiliation; ACSI and SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: testing, interview and record review; founded in 1993.


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ButterfliesTips for less stress on test day

Does your child stress before a big test? Worrying about doing well on a test can do a number on a child’s tummy and test performance. Try these helpful strategies to help

prepare your child for big tests, alleviate stress, and put his or her feelings in perspective.

Stay on Top of itEncourage your child to maintain good study habits. Provide a quiet, well lit area with little distractions to help your child stay on task. Make sure he keeps up with daily homework. Cramming the night before a test can add more stress that usually leads to less learning. Explain to him that it is important to learn the information at the pace the teacher has given to the class.

If he does not have a clear understanding of homework assignments before leaving class, explain to him that he should speak with his teacher for a better understanding. Not knowing what his homework is or how to complete it, could easily cause him to fall behind and receive lower test scores.

Test Taking TipsHere’s a list of important strategies for your child to know and remember when taking a test. Review them with your child and keep them handy for easy reference prior to an exam.

Read directions and every possible answer — the best one could be the last one.Focus on one question at a time rather than thinking about the whole test.

Reread questions and answers when there is any doubt.Try to get the correct answer by reasoning and eliminating wrong answers.If you don’t know an answer to a question, skip it for the time being. Come back to it later if you have time, but always answer the question. A question left unanswered is always wrong, but even a guess may be correct.Don’t worry about how fast others finish their test, concentrate on your own performance. You’re not being graded on how quickly you complete the test, but by how many you get correct.

A Good StartNow that your child has done all her homework and prepared for the test, the next most important thing she needs a good night’s sleep. Make sure she gets to bed on time. Prepare a well-balanced breakfast with protein to help her stay full. Arrive to school on time. Being late will only increase stress.

Think PositiveGive your child the chance to discuss her feelings with you. Explain a certain degree of test anxiety is normal and everyone has some fear before a test. Turn her thinking around. Help your child remember how hard she has studied for the test and tell her to show what she knows. Encourage her to relax, breathe deeply and stay focused.

After the TestReview the test with your child after a grade has been given. Go over any mistakes he made. Make sure he understands why he missed what he did. Help identify areas of weakness to make improvements for a better performance next time. Praise him for work done well.

Problems PersistIf your child is bringing home low-test scores on a regular basis, schedule a parent-teacher conference. Insight from the teacher could prove to be very valuable. A teacher knows a student’s specific area of weakness. Extra work could be given to help reinforce a concept or provide some additional help. If the teacher’s time is limited, consider a tutor to provide personalized attention to bring your child up to speed.

Integrating these strategies into your child’s weekly routine can go a long way in preparing your child for success in school. Staying prepared, getting parental support, and given the opportunity to openly talk and work through concerns, a child can get his fears under control. Anxiety subsides, confidence returns, and test performance improves.

Sara Kendall is a freelance writer and mother of two daughters.

BY SARA KENDALL


NORTH CAROLINAArthur Morgan Schoolarthurmorganschool.org60 AMS CircleBurnsville, NC 28714828-675-4262 | CoedGrades 7-9 | $25,995

Asheville Schoolashevilleschool.org360 Asheville School RoadAsheville, NC 28806828-254-6345 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $45,550

Christ Schoolchristschool.org500 Christ School RoadArden, NC 28704828-684-6232 | BoysGrades 8-12 | $41,660

Lake House Academylakehouseacademy.com447 Lily Pond LaneFlat Rock, NC 28731888-317-9297 | GirlsAges 10-14 | $88,560

Oak Ridge Military Academyoakridgemilitary.com2317 Oak Ridge RoadOak Ridge, NC 27310336-643-4131 | CoedGrades 7-12 | $27,000

Saint Mary’s Schoolsms.edu900 Hillsborough St.Raleigh, NC 27603800-948-2557 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $46,100

Salem Academy500 E. Salem Ave.Winston-Salem, NC 27101336-721-2643 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $41,300

Stone Mountain Schoolstonemountainschool.com126 Camp Elliot RoadBlack Mountain, NC 28711877-356-4490 | BoysGrades 6-12 | $90,000

GEORGIADarlington Schooldarlingtonschool.org1014 Cave Spring RoadRome, GA 30161800-368-4437 | Coed9-12 | $43,600

Riverside Military Academyriversidemilitary.com2001 Riverside DriveGainesville, GA 30501800-462-2338 | BoysGrades 7-12 | $30,950

SOUTH CAROLINABen Lippen School7401 Monticello RoadColumbia, SC 29203803-807-4145 | CoedGrades 7-12 | $33,470-$43,470

Camden Military Academycamdenmilitary.com520 Hwy. 1 N.Camden, SC 29020800-948-6291 | BoysGrades 7-12 | $19,995

TENNESSEEBaylor Schoolbaylorschool.org171 Baylor School RoadChattanooga, TN 37405423-267-5902 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $43,184

VIRGINIABlue Ridge Schoolblueridgeschool.com273 Mayo DriveSt. George, VA 22935434-985-2811 | BoysGrades 9-12 | $40,500

Chatham Hallchathamhall.org800 Chatham Hall CircleChatham, VA 24531434-432-2941 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $42,000

Christchurch Schoolchristchurchschool.org49 Seahorse LaneChristchurch, VA 23031804-758-2306 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $44,700

Episcopal High Schoolepiscopalhighschool.org1200 N. Quaker LaneAlexandria, VA 22302703-933-3000 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $47,850

Fishburne Military Schoolfishburne.org225 S. Wayne Ave.Waynesboro, VA 22980540-946-7700 | BoysGrades 7-PG | $30,800

Foxcroft Schoolfoxcroft.org22407 Foxhound LaneMiddleburg, VA 20118540-687-5555 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $49,400

Hargrave Military Academyhargrave.edu200 Military DriveChatham, VA 24531434-432-2481 | BoysGrades 7-PG | $29,900

Miller School of Albemarlemillerschool.org1000 Samuel Miller Loop

Charlottesville, VA 22903434-823-4805 | CoedGrades 8-PG | $39,300

Oak Hill Academyoak-hill.net2635 Oak Hill RoadMouth of Wilson, VA 24363276-579-2619 | CoedGrades 8-12 | $26,803

Randolph-Macon Academyrma.edu200 Academy DriveFront Royal, VA 22630800-272-1172 | CoedGrades 6-PG | $31,458

Stuart Hallstuart-hall.org235 W. Frederick St.Staunton, VA 24401888-306-8926 | GirlsGrades PK-12 | $43,500

Virginia Episcopal Schoolves.org400 VES RoadLynchburg, VA 24503434-385-3600 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $44,100

Woodberry Forest Schoolwoodberry.org898 Woodberry Forest RoadWoodberry Forest, VA 22989540-672-3900 | BoyGrades 9-12 | $48,500

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CABARRUS COUNTYCabarrus Charter Academycabarruscharter.org355 Poplar Crossing Drive NW704-230-2380 | Grades K-6Founded: 2013; Features personalized learning plans, access to Charter Schools USA’s Student Information System, parent involvement and uniforms.

GASTON COUNTYMountain Island Charter Schooledline.net/pages/mountain_island_charter_school13440 Lucia Riverbend Hwy., Mount Holly704-827-8840 | Grades K-12Enrollment: 984; student-teacher ratio: 21:1; before- and after-school care; founded in 2010. Focus on service to peers, school and community.

Piedmont Community Charter Schoolpccharter.teamcfa.org119 E. Second Ave., Gastonia704-853-2428High School: 2970 South New Hope Road, Gastonia704-349-4640Enrollment: 1,200; student-teacher ratio: 22:1; founded in 2000. College prep; special programs: SACS and Core Knowledge. Challenging curriculum and development of character, morals and responsibility.

IREDELL COUNTYAmerican Renaissance Charter Schoolarsnc.org132 E. Broad St., Statesville704-924-8870 | Grades K-8Middle School location: 217 S. Center St., Statesville704-878-6009Enrollment: 540; student-teacher ratio: 16:1; special programs: arts based. 1:1 Mac laptop program in middle school; founded in 1999.

Langtree Charter Academylangtreecharter.org154 Foundation Court, Mooresville704-705-1698 | Grade K-6Founded: 2013; Features personalized learning plans, access to Charter Schools USA’s Student Information System. Grades 7-12 will be added in subsequent years.

Pine Lake Preparatory Schoolpinelakeprep.org1639 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville704-237-5300 | Grades K-12Enrollment: 1,500; student-teacher ratio: 15:1-20:1; founded in 2006. Prepares individuals for leadership and academic success in a nurturing environment within an engaging community.

Success Institute Charter Schoolsuccessinstitutecharter.com1424 No. 2 Rickert St., Statesville704-881-0441 | Grades K-8Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; founded in 2000. Before- and after-school care. Fostering a life-long commitment to education while developing physical, social and emotional growth.

LINCOLN COUNTYLincoln Charter School - Denverlincolncharter.org7834 Galway Lane, Denver704-483-6611 | Grades K-12A college-prep community. 1:1 HS program, Core Knowledge curriculum for grades K-8. Learn.Serve.Engage. program for all grades.

Lincoln Charter School – Lincolntonlincolncharter.org133 Eagles Nest Road, Lincolnton704-736-9888 | Grades K-9Enrollment: 375; founded in 1998. Core Knowledge, Saxon and Open Court curriculum. College-prep community.

MECKLENBURG COUNTYAristotle Preparatory Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academyaristotle.teamcfa.org2641 Arty Ave.704-412-1086 | Grades K-3Adding an additional grade each year through grade 12. Follows Core Knowledge Curriculum K-8, rigorous college preparatory, STEM focus curriculum with character development.

Carolina International Schoolcarolinainternationalschool.org8810 Hickory Ridge Road, Harrisburg704-455-3847 | Grades K-10Enrollment: 550; student teacher ratio 22:2-24:1; College prep, focus on international and environmental curriculum; four core values – foreign languages (Chinese, Spanish, Hindi

and Latin), individualized learning, inquiry- and project-based learning, 1:1 laptops for grades 3-10, founded in 2004.

Charlotte Choice Chartercharlottechoicecharter.org1000 Anderson St.980-272-8308 | Grades K-5Founded: 2013; Mission: to cultivate a passion for learning and community service.

Charlotte Secondary Schoolcharlottesecondary.org8310 McAlpine Park Drive704-295-0137 | Grades 6-10Enrollment: 226; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; special programs: college prep; before- and after-school care; founded in 2007. Follows the Paideia program emphasizing cooperative learning, interdisciplinary unit planning, and heterogeneous group instruction.

Community Charter Schoolcharlottecommunitycharter.com510 S. Torrence St.704-377-3180 | Grades K-5Enrollment: 168; student-teacher ratio: 23:1; founded in 1997. A collaborative of parents, teachers, students and community resources.

Community School of Davidsoncsdnc.org565 Griffith St., Davidson704-896-6262 | Grades K-8High School: 404 Armour St., Davidson704-897-8061 | Grades 9-11Enrollment: 1,040; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; founded in 2001. Serves students’ cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

Corvian Community Schoolcorvian.org9501 David Taylor Drive704-717-7550 | Grades K-4Adding a grade each year through Grade 12.

Crossroads Charter Highcrossroadscharter.org5500 N. Tryon St.704-597-5100 | Grades 9-12Enrollment: 204; founded in 1999. Provides educational solutions and innovative teaching techniques to students to achieve academic excellence and outstanding character.

Invest Collegiateinvestcollegiate.org2100 Suttle Ave.704-900-4226 | Grades K-6Founded: 2013. Adding a grade each year through grade 12. A public charter school of choice to provide exemplary educational opportunities.

Kennedy Charter Public Schoolkennedycharter.org1717 Sharon Road W.704-688-2939 | Grades K-12Enrollment: 219; student-teacher ratio: 18:1; founded in 1998. Provides a positive learning environment for at-risk youth with hands-on experiential learning methods, physical education, computer skills, electives and core curriculum.

Kipp Charlottekippcharlotte.org931 Wilann Drive704-537-2044 | Grades 5-12Enrollment: 337; founded in 2007. College prep; based on the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) model. SCOS curriculum with extended day, extended week and extended year classes.

Lake Norman Charter Schoolslncs.org12435 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville704-948-8600 | Grades 5-812701 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville704-875-3389 | Grades 9-12Enrollment: 1,442; student-teacher ratio: 22:1; founded in 1998. Prepares students to be community leaders demonstrating personal integrity with a life-long desire to learn, lead and serve.

Metrolina Regional Scholars’ Academyscholarsacademy.org5225 Seventy-Seven Center Drive704-503-1112 | Grades K-8Enrollment: 309; special programs: college prep; founded in 2000. Provides an exceptionally challenging educational environment for children with extremely high intellectual abilities.

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Queen’s Grant Community Schoolnhaschools.com/schools/queensgrant6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill704-573-6611 | Grades K-8Enrollment: 720, founded in 2002. Focus on academic excellence, student responsibility, moral focus and parent partnerships. Students are challenged to achieve full potential through rigorous curriculum, values and individualized attention.

Queen’s Grant High Schoolqgphs.com10323 Idlewild Road, Matthews704-545-0736 | Grades 9-12Enrollment: 1,233; student-teacher ratio: 19:1; AP classes; founded in 2007. Small classroom settings focus on moral values and high level of academic learning, preparing students for a college future.

Socrates Academysocratesacademy.us3909 Weddington Road, Matthews704-321-1711 | Grades K-8Enrollment: 446; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; founded in 2005, NC approved school code 60J. Multiculturalism through languages: Greek, Chinese and Spanish. Emphasis on math, reading and writing through the Socratic Method.

StudentFirst Academysfacharter.org7020 Tuckaseegee Road704-394-8749 | Grades K-8Founded: 2013. Classical approach to 21st-century education. Integrates a globally-competitive curriculum with leadership development, cultural arts, community engagement, and a democratic and safe school setting.

Sugar Creek Charter Schoolthesugarcreek.org4101 N. Tryon St.740-509-5470 | Grades K-8Sugar Creek Charter school’s goal is to assist students become the best and brightest, by meeting their academic and personal potential. Offers a balanced academic program with a strong emphasis on math and reading, and character education.

UNION COUNTYUnion Academyunionacademy.org675 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., MonroeLower Campus: 3828 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe.704-238-8883 | Grades K-12Enrollment: 1,090; special programs: college prep; after-school care; founded in 2000. Cultivates high expectations for academic achievement and character development.

The State Board of Education has granted preliminary approval to the following 11 charter applicants in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties as of September 2013. Final approval is scheduled for early 2014. Check ncpublicschools.org/charterschools for more information.

CABARRUS COUNTYA.C.E AcademyGrades K-8888-244-6511

Bradford Preparatory SchoolGrades K-8bradfordprepschool.org

MECKLENBURG COUNTYCarolina STEM AcademyGrades 9-12704-778-8595academycarolinas.net

Charlotte Charter HighGrades 9-12

West Charlotte Charter HighGrades 9-12

Charlotte Learning AcademyGrades 6-10charlottelearningacademy.com

Concrete Roses STEM AcademyGrades K-9

Entrepreneur High SchoolGrades 9-10704-906-2900entrepreneurhighschool.org

Pioneer Springs Community SchoolGrades K-3704-437-2697pioneersprings.org

Thunderbird Preparatory SchoolGrades K-8thunderbirdprep.org

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Imagine a school whose classroom is the community, where a project-based approach nurtures each individual child. Community Charter School is a no-cost, public charter school serving grades K-5 in Charlotte’s historic Cherry neighborhood. Students learn in multi-grade classrooms (K-1, 2-3 or 4-5).

With two full time art teachers, CCS integrates visual, theater and musical arts into a standards-based curriculum to provide our students with a rich environment that is truly a place to grow.

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Public Schools

Albemarle Road Elementary Academy of World Studies7800 Riding Trail Road Enrollment: 1,077 Free/Reduced Lunch: 91%

Allenbrook Elementary1430 Allenbrook Drive Enrollment: 485 Free/Reduced Lunch: 95%

Ashley Park PreK-8 School2401 Belfast Drive Enrollment: 557 | Grades PK-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 93%

Bain Elementary11524 Bain School Road Enrollment: 939 Free/Reduced Lunch: 20%

Ballantyne Elementary15425 Scholastic Lane Enrollment: 830 Free/Reduced Lunch: 16%

Barnette Elementary13659 Beatties Ford Road Enrollment: 679 Free/Reduced Lunch: 17%

Barringer Academic Center1546 Walton Road Enrollment: 644 Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%

Berewick Elementary5910 Dixie River Road Enrollment: 666 Free/Reduced Lunch: 54%

Berryhill School10501 Windy Grove Road Enrollment: 589 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 91%

Beverly Woods Elementary6001 Quail Hollow Road Enrollment: 759 Free/Reduced Lunch: 21%

Billingsville Elementary124 Skyland Ave. Enrollment: 537 Free/Reduced Lunch: 96%

Blythe Elementary12202 Hambright Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 1,059 Free/Reduced Lunch: 45%

Briarwood Academy 1001 Wilann Drive Enrollment: 721 Free/Reduced Lunch: 92%

Bruns Academy 501 South Bruns Ave. Enrollment: 778 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 91%

Chantilly Montessori 701 Briar Creek Road Enrollment: 272 | Grades PK-6 Free/Reduced Lunch: 20%

Clear Creek Elementary13501 Albemarle Road Enrollment: 681 Free/Reduced Lunch: 59%

Collinswood LanguageAcademy 4000 Applegate Road Enrollment: 714 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 52%

Cornelius Elementary21126 Catawba Ave., CorneliusEnrollment: 609 Free/Reduced Lunch: 31%

Cotswold Elementary300 Greenwich Road Enrollment: 784 Free/Reduced Lunch: 40%

Croft Community School4911 Hucks Road Enrollment: 719 Free/Reduced Lunch: 38%

Crown Point Elementary3335 Sam Newell Road, MatthewsEnrollment: 722 Free/Reduced Lunch: 59%

David Cox Road Elementary4215 David Cox Road Enrollment: 843 Free/Reduced Lunch: 64%

Davidson Elementary635 South St., Davidson Enrollment: 746 Free/Reduced Lunch: 12%

Devonshire Elementary6500 Barrington Drive Enrollment: 568 Free/Reduced Lunch: 94%

Dilworth Elementary405 E. Park Ave. Enrollment: 538 Free/Reduced Lunch: 22%

Druid Hills Academy 2801 Lucena St. Enrollment: 645 | Grades K-9 Free/Reduced Lunch: 95%

E. E. Waddell Language Academy 7030 Nations Ford Road Enrollment: 1289 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%

Eastover Elementary500 Cherokee Road Enrollment: 447 Free/Reduced Lunch: 27%

Elizabeth Lane Elementary121 Elizabeth Lane, MatthewsEnrollment: 962 Free/Reduced Lunch: 10%

Elizabeth Traditional Elementary1601 Park Drive Enrollment: 541 Free/Reduced Lunch: 42%

Elon Park Elementary11425 Ardrey Kell Road Enrollment: 1,067 Free/Reduced Lunch: 7%

Endhaven Elementary6815 Endhaven Lane Enrollment: 737 Free/Reduced Lunch: 30%

First Ward Elementary715 N. Caldwell St. Enrollment: 548 Free/Reduced Lunch: 77%

Grand Oak Elementary15410 Stumptown Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 600Free/Reduced Lunch: 10%

Greenway Park Elementary8301 Monroe Road Enrollment: 589 Free/Reduced Lunch: 76%

Hawk Ridge Elementary9201 Bryant Farms Road Enrollment: 873 Free/Reduced Lunch: 12%

Hickory Grove Elementary6709 Pence Road Enrollment: 1,004 Free/Reduced Lunch: 87%

Hidden Valley Elementary5100 Snow White Lane Enrollment: 834 Free/Reduced Lunch: 97%

Highland Creek Elementary7242 Highland Creek Parkway Enrollment: 1,213 Free/Reduced Lunch: 22%

Highland Mill Montessori 3201 Clemson Ave. Enrollment: 235 | Grades PK-6 Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%

Each year, we highlight public schools from nine area school districts, with information outlining size, location and test scores. This year, the results of the Common Core State standard test scores (commonly

called End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests) were not available. The N.C. Department of Instruction is scheduled to release these results to the N.C. State Board of Education some time in November 2013.

Without test scores available to rank the 380+ individual schools, we looked for other data to profile each district and its schools. Our charts

this year include enrollment, graduation rates and free/reduced lunch participation. Some districts offer special courses at career and technical schools which are not listed including, The Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman, part of the Iredell Statesville School district and the NF Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center in Mooresville and Lincoln County School of Technology in the Lincoln County School Districts.

980-343-5335Superintendent: Dr. Heath Morrison [email protected]

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For over 80 years, Catholic Schools have provided a faith based education dedicated to academic excellence to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Children learn in an environment where the teachings of Jesus are promoted and upheld as core values of both school and life.Visit one of our nine schools and see what a Catholic education can mean to your child.

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Highland Renaissance Academy 125 W. Craighead Road Enrollment: 464 Free/Reduced Lunch: 96%

Hornets Nest Elementary6700 Beatties Ford Road Enrollment: 595 Free/Reduced Lunch: 80%

Huntersville Elementary200 Gilead Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 798 Free/Reduced Lunch: 22%

Huntingtowne Farms Elementary2520 Huntingtowne Farms Lane Enrollment: 918 Free/Reduced Lunch: 86%

Idlewild Elementary7101 Idlewild Road Enrollment: 809 Free/Reduced Lunch: 81%

Irwin Academic Center 329 N. Irwin Ave. Enrollment: 548 Free/Reduced Lunch: 26%

J.H. Gunn Elementary7400 Harrisburg Road Enrollment: 723Free/Reduced Lunch: 82%

J.V. Washam Elementary9611 Westmoreland Road, Cornelius

Enrollment: 1,099 Free/Reduced Lunch: 18%

Joseph W. Grier Academy 8330 Grier Road Enrollment: 853 Free/Reduced Lunch: 79%

Lake Wylie Elementary13620 Erwin Road Enrollment: 633 Free/Reduced Lunch: 59%

Lansdowne Elementary6400 Prett Court Enrollment: 636 Free/Reduced Lunch: 50%

Lebanon Road Elementary7300 Lebanon Road Enrollment: 816 Free/Reduced Lunch: 75%

Lincoln Heights Academy 1900 Newcastle St. Enrollment: 81 | Grades K-12 Free/Reduced Lunch: 82%

Long Creek Elementary9213-A Beatties Ford Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 515 Free/Reduced Lunch: 52%

Mallard Creek Elementary9801 Mallard Creek Road Enrollment: 858 Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%

Matthews Elementary200 McDowell Ave., Matthews Enrollment: 979 Free/Reduced Lunch: 29%

McAlpine Elementary9100 Carswell Lane Enrollment: 516 Free/Reduced Lunch: 25%

McKee Road Elementary4101 McKee Road Enrollment: 494 Free/Reduced Lunch: 13%

Merry Oaks International Academy Elementary3508 Draper Ave. Enrollment: 720 Free/Reduced Lunch: 94%

Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis 3343 Griffith St. Enrollment: 730 | Grades K-12 Free/Reduced Lunch: 74%

Montclaire Elementary5801 Farmbrook Drive Enrollment: 558 Free/Reduced Lunch: 92%

John Motley Morehead STEM Academy 7810 Neal Road Enrollment: 1,092 | K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%

Mountain Island Elementary7905 Pleasant Grove Road Enrollment: 666 Free/Reduced Lunch: 52%

Myers Park Traditional Elementary2132 Radcliffe Ave. Enrollment: 742 Free/Reduced Lunch: 30%

Nathaniel Alexander Elementary7910 Neal Road Enrollment: 870 Free/Reduced Lunch: 77%

Nations Ford Elementary8300 Nations Ford Road Enrollment: 623 Free/Reduced Lunch: 91%

Newell Elementary8601 Old Concord Road Enrollment: 756 Free/Reduced Lunch: 90%

Oakdale Elementary1825 Oakdale Road Enrollment: 652 Free/Reduced Lunch: 82%

Oaklawn Language Academy 1810 Oaklawn Ave. Enrollment: 540 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 70%

Olde Providence Elementary3800 Rea Road

Enrollment: 729 Free/Reduced Lunch: 19%

Park Road Montessori 3701 Haven Drive Enrollment: 427 | Grades PK-6 Free/Reduced Lunch: 10%

Paw Creek Elementary1300 Cathey Road Enrollment: 492 Free/Reduced Lunch: 81%

Pineville Elementary210 Lowery St., Pineville Enrollment: 760 Free/Reduced Lunch: 60%

Pinewood Elementary805 Seneca Place Enrollment: 525 Free/Reduced Lunch: 82%

Piney Grove Elementary8801 Eaglewind Drive Enrollment: 785 Free/Reduced Lunch: 80%

Polo Ridge Elementary11830 Tom Short Road Enrollment: 1,000 Free/Reduced Lunch: 5%

Providence Spring Elementary10045 Providence Church LaneEnrollment: 873 Free/Reduced Lunch: 4%

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Rama Road Elementary1035 Rama Road Enrollment: 612 Free/Reduced Lunch: 82%

Reedy Creek Elementary10801 Plaza Road Extension Enrollment: 735 Free/Reduced Lunch: 66%

Reid Park Academy 4108 W. Tyvola Road Enrollment: 755 | K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 94%

River Gate Elementary15340 Smith Road Enrollment: 771 Free/Reduced Lunch: 37%

River Oaks Academy 1015 Mt. Holly-Huntersville RoadEnrollment: 595 Free/Reduced Lunch: 69%

Sedgefield Elementary715 Hartford Ave. Enrollment: 424 Free/Reduced Lunch: 90%

Selwyn Elementary2840 Colony Road Enrollment: 867 Free/Reduced Lunch: 21%

Shamrock Gardens Elementary3301 Country Club Drive Enrollment: 470 Free/Reduced Lunch: 81%

Sharon Elementary4330 Foxcroft Road Enrollment: 797 Free/Reduced Lunch: 18%

Smithfield Elementary3200 Smithfield Church Road Enrollment: 655 Free/Reduced Lunch: 44%

Statesville Road Elementary5833 Milhaven Lane Enrollment: 577 Free/Reduced Lunch: 83%

Steele Creek Elementary4100 Gallant Lane Enrollment: 729 Free/Reduced Lunch: 67%

Sterling Elementary9601 China Grove Church Road, PinevilleEnrollment: 556 Free/Reduced Lunch: 90%

Stoney Creek Elementary14015 Mallard Roost Road Enrollment: 847 Free/Reduced Lunch: 67%

Thomasboro Academy 538 Bradford Drive Enrollment: 747 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 93%

Torrence Creek Elementary14550 Ranson Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 1,186 Free/Reduced Lunch: 12%

Tuckaseegee Elementary2028 Little Rock Road Enrollment: 766 Free/Reduced Lunch: 83%

University Meadows Elementary1600 Pavilion Blvd. Enrollment: 697 Free/Reduced Lunch: 73%

University Park Creative Arts School2400 Hildebrand St. Enrollment: 387 Free/Reduced Lunch: 78%

Walter G. Byers School1415 Hamilton St. Enrollment: 533 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 96%

Westerly Hills Academy 4420 Denver Ave.

Enrollment: 558 | Grades K-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 94%

Whitewater Academy 11600 White Rapids Road Enrollment: 690 Free/Reduced Lunch: 84%

Winding Springs Elementary6601 Horace Mann Road Enrollment: 771 Free/Reduced Lunch: 85%

Windsor Park Elementary3910 Sudbury Road Enrollment: 893 Free/Reduced Lunch: 87%

Winget Park Elementary12235 Winget Road Enrollment: 948 Free/Reduced Lunch: 38%

Winterfield Elementary3100 Winterfield Place Enrollment: 660 Free/Reduced Lunch: 94%

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Alexander Graham Middle School1800 Runnymede Lane Enrollment: 1,442 Free/Reduced Lunch: 36%

Bailey Middle School11900 Bailey Road, CorneliusEnrollment: 1,503 Free/Reduced Lunch: 21%

Carmel Middle School5001 Camilla Drive Enrollment: 1,100 Free/Reduced Lunch: 42%

Cochrane Collegiate Academy 6200 Starhaven Drive Enrollment: 809 | Grades 6-10 Free/Reduced Lunch: 86%

Community House Middle 9500 Community House Road Enrollment: 1,575 Free/Reduced Lunch: 15%

Coulwood Middle School500 Kentberry Drive Enrollment: 782 Free/Reduced Lunch: 76%

Crestdale Middle School940 Sam Newell Road, MatthewsEnrollment: 914 Free/Reduced Lunch: 25%

Eastway Middle School1501 Norland Road Enrollment: 768 Free/Reduced Lunch: 91%

Francis Bradley Middle 13345 Beatties Ford Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 1,153 | Grades 7-8 Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%

J.M. Alexander Middle School12201 Hambright Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 889 Free/Reduced Lunch: 42%

James Martin Middle School7800 IBM Drive

Enrollment: 1,088 Free/Reduced Lunch: 77%

Jay M. Robinson Middle School5925 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Enrollment: 1,068 Free/Reduced Lunch: 14%

Kennedy Middle School4000 Gallant Lane Enrollment: 652 Free/Reduced Lunch: 67%

Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School500 Bilmark Ave. Enrollment: 950 Free/Reduced Lunch: 89%

McClintock Middle School2101 Rama Road Enrollment: 690 Free/Reduced Lunch: 83%

Mint Hill Middle School11501 Idlewild Road, MatthewsEnrollment: 1,233 Free/Reduced Lunch: 42%

Northeast Middle School 5960 Brickstone Drive Enrollment: 827 Free/Reduced Lunch: 64%

Northridge Middle School7601 The Plaza Enrollment: 802 Free/Reduced Lunch: 79%

Northwest School of the Arts 1415 Beatties Ford Road Enrollment: 981 | Grades 6-12 Free/Reduced Lunch: 44%

Piedmont Middle School1241 E. 10th St. Enrollment: 952 Free/Reduced Lunch: 42%

Quail Hollow Middle School2901 Smithfield Church Road Enrollment: 918 Free/Reduced Lunch: 68%

Randolph Middle School4400 Water Oak Road Enrollment: 1,194 Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%

Ranson Middle School5850 Statesville Road Enrollment: 1,108 Free/Reduced Lunch: 81%

Ridge Road Middle School7260 Highland Creek Parkway Enrollment: 1,446 | Grades 6-9 Free/Reduced Lunch: 50%

Sedgefield Middle School2700 Dorchester Place Enrollment: 602 Free/Reduced Lunch: 82%

South Charlotte Middle School8040 Strawberry Lane Enrollment: 940 Free/Reduced Lunch: 23%

Southwest Middle School13624 Steele Creek Road Enrollment: 1,425 Free/Reduced Lunch: 54%

Whitewater Middle School10201 Runnings Rapids Road Enrollment: 891 Free/Reduced Lunch: 84%

Ardrey Kell High School 10220 Ardrey Kell RoadEnrollment: 2,456Free/Reduced Lunch: 13%Graduation Rate: 97%

Biotechnology, Health and Public Administration at Olympic4301 Sandy Porter Road, Suite EEnrollment: 444Free/Reduced Lunch: 50%Graduation Rate: 85%

David W. Butler High School 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, MatthewsEnrollment: 2,069

Free/Reduced Lunch: 40%Graduation Rate: 93%

Cato Middle College High School 8120 Grier RoadEnrollment: 198 | Grades 11-12Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%Graduation Rate: 100%

East Mecklenburg High School 6800 Monroe RoadEnrollment: 1,796Free/Reduced Lunch: 62%Graduation Rate: 84%

Garinger High School 1100 Eastway DriveEnrollment: 1,502Free/Reduced Lunch: 83%Graduation Rate: 92%

Harding University High School 2001 Alleghany St.Enrollment: 1,618Free/Reduced Lunch: 80%Graduation Rate: 88%

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences 1411 Hawthorne LaneEnrollment: 237 | Grades 7-12


Hopewell High School 11530 Beatties Ford Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 1,726Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%Graduation Rate: 87%

Independence High School 1967 Patriot DriveEnrollment: 2,205Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%Graduation Rate: 84%

International Business and Communication Studies at Olympic 4301 Sandy Porter Road, Suite CEnrollment: 421Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%Graduation Rate: 86%

International Studies and Global Economics at Olympic 4301 Sandy Porter Road, Suite AEnrollment: 412Free/Reduced Lunch: 60%Graduation Rate: 76%

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Mallard Creek High School 3825 Johnston Oehler RoadEnrollment: 2,262Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%Graduation Rate: 95%

Math, Engineering, Technology & Science at Olympic 4301 Sandy Porter Road, Suite BEnrollment: 525Free/Reduced Lunch: 38%Graduation Rate: 93%

Myers Park High School 2400 Colony RoadEnrollment: 2,776Free/Reduced Lunch: 33%Graduation Rate: 86%

North Mecklenburg High School 11201 Old Statesville Road, HuntersvilleEnrollment: 1,628Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%Graduation Rate: 88%

Performance Learning Center 1400 N. Graham St.Enrollment: 123Free/Reduced Lunch: 39%Graduation Rate: 96%

Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology 1430 Alleghany St.Enrollment: 1,626Free/Reduced Lunch: 68%Graduation Rate: 92%

Providence High School 1800 Pineville-Matthews RoadEnrollment: 2,015Free/Reduced Lunch: 11%Graduation Rate: 95%

Renaissance School at Olympic 4301 Sandy Porter Road, Suite DEnrollment: 479Free/Reduced Lunch: 47%Graduation Rate: 84%

Rocky River High School 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive, Mint HillEnrollment: 1,737Free/Reduced Lunch: 63%Graduation Rate: 93%

South Mecklenburg High School 8900 Park RoadEnrollment: 2,558Free/Reduced Lunch: 44%Graduation Rate: 88%

West Charlotte High School 2219 Senior DriveEnrollment: 1,818Free/Reduced Lunch: 83%Graduation Rate: 71%

West Mecklenburg High School 7400 Tuckaseegee RoadEnrollment: 1,893Free/Reduced Lunch: 74%Graduation Rate: 77%

William Amos Hough High School 12420 Bailey Road, CorneliusEnrollment: 2,108Free/Reduced Lunch: 18%Graduation Rate: 92%

Zebulon B. Vance High School 7600 IBM DriveEnrollment: 1,728Free/Reduced Lunch: 75%Graduation Rate: 81%

A.T. Allen Elementary 3939 Abilene Road, ConcordEnrollment: 266Free/Reduced Lunch: 57%

Bethel Elementary 2425 Midland Road, MidlandEnrollment: 628Free/Reduced Lunch: 34%

Beverly Hills Elementary 87 Palaside Road, ConcordEnrollment: 340Free/Reduced Lunch: 58%

Carl A. Furr Elementary2725 Clover Road, ConcordEnrollment: 750 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%

Charles E. Boger Elementary 5150 Dovefield Lane, KannappolisEnrollment: 781Free/Reduced Lunch: 31%

Coltrane-Webb Elementary61 Spring St. NW, ConcordEnrollment: 486 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 47%

Cox Mill Elementary 1450 Cox Mill Road, ConcordEnrollment: 1,286Free/Reduced Lunch: 7%

Harrisburg Elementary 3900 Stalling Road, HarrisburgEnrollment: 854Free/Reduced Lunch: 11%

Mount Pleasant Elementary 8555 North Drive, Mt. PleasantEnrollment: 691Free/Reduced Lunch: 35%

Patriots STEM Elementary 1510 Holden Ave., ConcordEnrollment: 700Free/Reduced Lunch: 29%

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Pitts School Road Elementary 720 Pitts School Road SW, ConcordEnrollment: 365Free/Reduced Lunch: 26%

R. Brown McAllister Elementary 541 Sunnyside Drive SE, ConcordEnrollment: 308Free/Reduced Lunch: 50%

Rocky River Elementary 5454 Rocky River Road, ConcordEnrollment: 761Free/Reduced Lunch: 53%

Royal Oaks Elementary School 608 Dakota St., KannapolisEnrollment: 365Free/Reduced Lunch: 74%

W.M. Irvin Elementary1400 Gold Rush Drive, ConcordEnrollment: 782 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 63%

W R Odell Elementary 1215 Moss Farm Road NW, ConcordEnrollment: 1,045Free/Reduced Lunch: 19%

Weddington Hills Elementary 4401 Weddington Road, ConcordEnrollment: 846Free/Reduced Lunch: 59%

Winecoff Elementary375 Winecoff School Road, ConcordEnrollment: 821Free/Reduced Lunch: 60%

Wolf Meadow Elementary 150 Wolf Meadow Drive, ConcordEnrollment: 554Free/Reduced Lunch: 73%

C.C. Griffin Middle 7650 Griffin’s Gate Drive SW, ConcordEnrollment: 1,029Free/Reduced Lunch: 52%

Concord Middle 1500 Gold Rush Drive, ConcordEnrollment: 926Free/Reduced Lunch: 64%

Harold Winkler Middle 4501 Weddington Road, ConcordEnrollment: 1,006Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%

Harris Road Middle 1251 Patriot Plantation Blvd., ConcordEnrollment: 1,109Free/Reduced Lunch: 16%

Hickory Ridge Middle 7336 Raging Ridge Road, HarrisburgEnrollment: 1,140Free/Reduced Lunch: 18%

J.N. Fries Magnet 133 Stonecrest Circle SW, ConcordEnrollment: 487Free/Reduced Lunch: 18%

Mount Pleasant Middle 8325 Highway 49 N., Mt. PleasantEnrollment: 669Free/Reduced Lunch: 35%

Northwest Cabarrus Middle 5140 NW Cabarrus Drive, ConcordEnrollment: 910Free/Reduced Lunch: 45%

Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College1531 Trinity Church Road, ConcordEnrollment: 202Free/Reduced Lunch: 38%Graduation Rate: >95%

Central Cabarrus High School 505 Highway 49 S., ConcordEnrollment: 1,156Free/Reduced Lunch: 41%Graduation Rate: 84%

Concord High School481 Burrage Road, ConcordEnrollment: 1,169Free/Reduced Lunch: 45%Graduation Rate: 86%

Cox Mill High School1355 Cox Mill Road, ConcordEnrollment: 1,283Free/Reduced Lunch: 17%Graduation Rate: 95%

Hickory Ridge High7321 Raging Ridge Road, HarrisburgEnrollment: 1,426Free/Reduced Lunch: 16%Graduation Rate: >95%

Jay M Robinson High School300 Pitts School Road SW, ConcordEnrollment: 1,351Free/Reduced Lunch: 35%Graduation Rate: 86%

Mount Pleasant High700 Walker Road, Mt. PleasantEnrollment: 853Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%Graduation Rate: 90%

Northwest Cabarrus High School5130 Northwest Cabarrus Drive, ConcordEnrollment: 1,022Free/Reduced Lunch: 37%Graduation Rate: 92%

Performance Learning Center133 Stonecrest Circle SW, ConcordEnrollment: 124Free/Reduced Lunch:40.46%Graduation Rate: 87%

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Ashbrook High School2222 South New Hope Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 1,411Free/Reduced Lunch: 61%Graduation Rate: 88%

Bessemer City High School119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer CityEnrollment: 563Free/Reduced Lunch: 67%Graduation Rate: 63%

Cherryville High School313 Ridge Ave. CherryvilleEnrollment: 556Free/Reduced Lunch: 53%Graduation Rate: 90%

East Gaston High School1744 Lane Road, Mount HollyEnrollment: 1,454Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%Graduation Rate: 80%

Forestview High School5545 Union Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 1,141Free/Reduced Lunch: 39%Graduation Rate: 90%

Gaston Early College High School201 Highway 321 S., DallasEnrollment: 114 | Grades 9-13Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%Graduation Rate: 96%

Highland School of Tehnology1600 N. Morris St., GastoniaEnrollment: 547Free/Reduced Lunch: 28%Graduation Rate: 99%

Hunter Huss High School1518 Edgefield Ave., GastoniaEnrollment: 919Free/Reduced Lunch: 72%Graduation Rate: 65%

North Gaston High School1133 Ratchford Road, DallasEnrollment: 1,013Free/Reduced Lunch: 57%Graduation Rate: 81%

South Point High School906 S. Point Road, BelmontEnrollment: 1,249Free/Reduced Lunch: 35%Graduation Rate: 91%

Stuart W. Cramer High School101 Lakewood Road, BelmontEnrollment: 500 | Grades 9-10

Belmont Central Elementary School310 Eagle Road, BelmontEnrollment: 679Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%

Bessemer City Central Elementary School1400 Puetts Chapel Road, Bessemer CityEnrollment: 324Free/Reduced Lunch: 76%

Bessemer City Primary School1320 N. 12th St., Bessemer CityEnrollment: 329Free/Reduced Lunch: 80%

Brookside Elementary School1925 Auten Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 526Free/Reduced Lunch: 73%

Carr Elementary School307 S, Pine St., DallasEnrollment: 677Free/Reduced Lunch: 77%

Catawba Heights Elementary School101 Ivey St., BelmontEnrollment: 337Free/Reduced Lunch: 64%

Chapel Grove Elementary School5201 Lewis Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 453Free/Reduced Lunch: 74%

Cherryville Elementary School700 E. Academy St., CherryvilleEnrollment: 436Free/Reduced Lunch: 63%

Costner Elementary School353 Old 277 Loop, DallasEnrollment: 613Free/Reduced Lunch: 48%

Edward Sadler, Jr. Elementary School3950 W. Franklin Blvd., GastoniaEnrollment: 467Free/Reduced Lunch: 96%

Forest Heights Elementary SchoolOne Learning Place, GastoniaEnrollment: 410Free/Reduced Lunch: 89%

Gardner Park Elementary School738 Armstrong Park Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 629Free/Reduced Lunch: 74%

H.H. Beam Elementary School200 Davis Park Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 566Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%

Hawks Nest Intermediate School3430 Robinwood Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 164Free/Reduced Lunch: 37%

Kiser Elementary School311 E. College St., StanleyEnrollment: 443Free/Reduced Lunch: 59%

Lingerfeldt Elementary School1601 Madison St., GastoniaEnrollment: 455Free/Reduced Lunch: 93%

Lowell Elementary School1500 Power Drive, LowellEnrollment: 533Free/Reduced Lunch: 58%

McAdenville Elementary School275 E. Wesleyan Drive, McAdenvilleEnrollment: 143Free/Reduced Lunch: 65%

New Hope Elementary School137 Stowe Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 514Free/Reduced Lunch: 30%

North Belmont Elementary School210 School St., BelmontEnrollment: 372Free/Reduced Lunch: 68%

Page Primary School215 Ewing Drive, BelmontEnrollment: 337Free/Reduced Lunch: 38%

Pinewood Elementary School1925 N. Main St., Mount HollyEnrollment: 529Free/Reduced Lunch: 50%

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School937 S. Miller St., GastoniaEnrollment: 235Free/Reduced Lunch: 94.85%

Rankin Elementary School301 W. Central Ave., Mt. HollyEnrollment: 644Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%

Rhyne Elementary School1900 W. Davidson Ave., GastoniaEnrollment: 429Free/Reduced Lunch: 99%

Robinson Elementary School3122 Union Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 353Free/Reduced Lunch: 49%

Sherwood Elementary School1744 Dixon Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 627Free/Reduced Lunch: 73%

Springfield Elementary School900 S. Main St., StanleyEnrollment: 463Free/Reduced Lunch: 62%

Tryon Elementary School2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer CityEnrollment: 311Free/Reduced Lunch: 81%

W.A. Bess Elementary School4340 Beaty Road, GastoniaEnrollment: 628Free/Reduced Lunch: 34%

W.B. Beam intermediate School401 E. First St., CherryvilleEnrollment: 230Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%

Woodhill Elementary School1027 Woodhill Drive, GastoniaEnrollment: 401Free/Reduced Lunch: 95%

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Belmont Middle School110 Central Ave., BelmontEnrollment: 760Free/Reduced Lunch: 41%

Bessemer City Middle School525 Ed Wilson Road, Bessemer CityEnrollment: 596Free/Reduced Lunch: 77%

Cramerton Middle School601 Cramer Mtn. Road, CramertonEnrollment: 862Free/Reduced Lunch: 30%

Grier Middle School1622 E. Garrison Blvd., GastoniaEnrollment: 710Free/Reduced Lunch: 76%

Holbrook Middle School 418 S. Church St., B61, LowellEnrollment: 758Free/Reduced Lunch: 63%

John Chavis Middle School103 S. Chavis Drive, CherryvilleEnrollment: 483Free/Reduced Lunch: 57%

Mt. Holly Middle School124 S. Hawthorne St., Mount Holly

Enrollment: 742Free/Reduced Lunch: 49%

Southwest Middle SchoolNo. 1 Roadrunner Drive, GastoniaEnrollment: 827Free/Reduced Lunch: 78%

Stanley Middle317 Hovis Road, StanleyEnrollment: 548Free/Reduced Lunch: 57%

W.C. Friday Middle School1221 Ratchford Road, DallasEnrollment: 663Free/Reduced Lunch: 61%

York Chester Middle School601 S. Clay St., GastoniaEnrollment: 374Free/Reduced Lunch: 91%

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Celeste Henkel Elementary1503 Old Mountain Road, StatesvilleEnrollment: 535Free/Reduced Lunch: 65%

Central Elementary4083 Wilkesboro Road, StatesvilleEnrollment: 339Free/Reduced Lunch: 45%

Cloverleaf Elementary300 James Farm Road, StatesvilleEnrollment: 943Free/Reduced Lunch: 62%

Coddle Creek Elementary484 Presbyterian Road, Mooresville


Cool Spring Elementary19969 Mocksville Hwy., ClevelandEnrollment: 459Free/Reduced Lunch: 51%

East Iredell Elementary400 E. Elementary Road, StatesvilleEnrollment: 607Free/Reduced Lunch: 78%

Harmony Elementary139 Harmony School Road, HarmonyEnrollment: 471Free/Reduced Lunch: 73%

Lake Norman Elementary255 Oak Tree Road, MooresvilleEnrollment: 593Free/Reduced Lunch: 13%

Lakeshore Elementary252 Lakeshore SchoolRoad, MooresvilleEnrollment: 707Free/Reduced Lunch: 21%

N.B. Mills Elementary1410 Pearl St., StatesvilleEnrollment: 454Free/Reduced Lunch: 90%

Scotts Elementary4743 Taylorsville Hwy., StatesvilleEnrollment: 410Free/Reduced Lunch: 68%

Sharon Elementary880 Sharon School Road, StatesvilleEnrollment: 303Free/Reduced Lunch: 52%

Shepherd Elementary1748 Charlotte Hwy., MooresvilleEnrollment: 507Free/Reduced Lunch: 48%

Third Creek Elementary361 East Barkley Road, Statesville


Troutman Elementary220 S. Main St., TroutmanEnrollment: 774Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%

Union Grove Elementary1314 Sloans Mill Road, Union GroveEnrollment: 271Free/Reduced Lunch: 62%

Woodland Heights Elementary288 Forest Lake Blvd., MooresvilleEnrollment: 978Free/Reduced Lunch: 8%

704-872-8931Superintendent: Brady Johnson [email protected]

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Brawley Middle664 Brawley School Road, Mooresville Enrollment: 734Free/Reduced Lunch: 15%

East Iredell Middle590 Chestnut Grove Road, Statesville Enrollment: 538Free/Reduced Lunch: 67%

Lakeshore Middle244 Lakeshore School Road, Mooresville Enrollment: 593Free/Reduced Lunch: 31%

Mount Mourne431 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville Enrollment: 528Free/Reduced Lunch: 5%

North Iredell Middle2467 Jennings Road, Olin Enrollment: 620Free/Reduced Lunch: 48%

Northview625 Carolina Ave., Statesville Enrollment: 421 | Grades 6-9Free/Reduced Lunch: 28%

Statesville Middle321 Clegg St., Statesville Enrollment: 430Free/Reduced Lunch: 89%

Troutman Middle305 Rumple St., Troutman Enrollment: 417Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%

West Iredell Middle303 Watermelon Road, Statesville Enrollment: 753Free/Reduced Lunch: 64%

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Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership (Early College)500 W. Broad St., StatesvilleEnrollment: 227Free/Reduced Lunch: 35%Graduation Rate: >95%

Lake Norman High186 Doolie Road, MooresvilleEnrollment: 1,946Free/Reduced Lunch: 9%Graduation Rate: >95%

North Iredell High156 Raider Road, OlinEnrollment: 1,193


South Iredell High299 Old Mountain Road, StatesvilleEnrollment: 919Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%Graduation Rate: 86%

Statesville High474 North Center St., StatesvilleEnrollment: 1,096Free/Reduced Lunch: 62%Graduation Rate: 87%

Visual & Performing Arts Center474 N. Center St., StatesvilleEnrollment: 173 | Grades 9-13

Free/Reduced Lunch: 34%Graduation Rate: >95%

West Iredell High213 Warrior Drive, StatesvilleEnrollment: 1,004Free/Reduced Lunch: 47%Graduation Rate: 86%

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Forest Park Elementary1333 Forest Park DriveEnrollment: 600Free/Reduced Lunch: 67%

Fred L. Wilson Elementary1401 Pine St.Enrollment: 360Free/Reduced Lunch: 84%

Jackson Park Elementary1400 Jackson St.Enrollment: 470Free/Reduced Lunch: 76%

Shady Brook Elementary903 Rogers Lake RoadEnrollment: 395 Free/Reduced Lunch: 74%

Woodrow Wilson Elementary800 N. Walnut St.Enrollment: 428Free/Reduced Lunch: 84%

Kannapolis Intermediate525 East C St.Enrollment: 834 | Grades 5-6Free/Reduced Lunch: 75%

Kannapolis Middle1445 Oakwood Ave.Enrollment: 824Free/Reduced Lunch: 71%

A.L. Brown415 E. First St.Enrollment: 1,432

Free/Reduced Lunch: 58% Graduation Rate: 85%

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Battleground Elementary201 Jeb Seagle Drive, LincolntonEnrollment: 311 | Grades K-3Free/Reduced Lunch: 79%

Catawba Springs Elementary206 N. Little Egypt Road, Denver


Childers Elementary2595 Rock Dam Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 436Free/Reduced Lunch: 49%

F.D. Jack Kiser Intermediate 301 Jeb Seagle Drive, LincolntonEnrollment: 319 | Grades 4-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 72%

G.E. Massey Elementary130 Newbold St., LincolntonEnrollment: 257 | Grades K-3Free/Reduced Lunch: 63%

Iron Station Elementary4207 Highway 27 E., LincolntonEnrollment: 476Free/Reduced Lunch: 43%

Love Memorial Elementary1463 Love Memorial School Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 281Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%

North Brook Elementary642 Hwy. 27, ValeEnrollment: 373Free/Reduced Lunch: 54%

Pumpkin Center Intermediate 3980 King Wilkinson Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 274 | Grades 3-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 34%

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East Lincoln Middle 4137 Highway 73, Iron StationEnrollment: 655Free/Reduced Lunch: 27%

Lincolnton Middle2361 Startown Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 647Free/Reduced Lunch: 57%

North Lincoln Middle1503 Amity Church Road, DenverEnrollment: 737Free/Reduced Lunch: 28%

West Lincoln Middle260 Shoal Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 612Free/Reduced Lunch: 51%M

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Lincolnton High803 N. Aspen St., LincolntonEnrollment: 852Free/Reduced Lunch: 47%Graduation Rate: 86%

North Lincoln High2737 Lee Lawing Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 985Free/Reduced Lunch: 21%Graduation Rate: 92%

West Lincoln High172 Shoal Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 842Free/Reduced Lunch: 40%Graduation Rate: 89%

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Park View Elementary217 W. McNeely Ave., MooresvilleEnrollment: 645 | Grades K-3Free/Reduced Lunch: 47%

Rocky River Elementary483 Rocky River Road, MooresvilleEnrollment: 609 | Grades K-3Free/Reduced Lunch: 26%

South Elementary839 S. Magnolia St., MooresvilleEnrollment: 546 | Grades K-3Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%

East Mooresville Intermediate School1711 Landis Hwy., Mooresville Enrollment: 679 | Grades 4-6Free/Reduced Lunch: 39%

Mooresville Intermediate School1438 Coddle Creek Hwy., MooresvilleEnrollment: 763 | Grades 4-6Free/Reduced Lunch: 36%

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Mooresville Middle School233 Kistler Farm Road, MooresvilleEnrollment: 915 | Grades 7-8Free/Reduced Lunch: 32%

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Mooresville High School659 E. Center Ave., MooresvilleEnrollment: 1,588


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Pumpkin Center Primary 3970 King Wilkinson Road, LincolntonEnrollment: 235 | Grades K-2Free/Reduced Lunch: 34%

Rock Springs Elementary3633 Highway 16 N., Denver


S. Ray Lowder Elementary350 Kennedy Drive, LincolntonEnrollment: 234 | Grades K-3Free/Reduced Lunch: 57%

St. James Elementary1774 St. James Church Road, DenverEnrollment: 547Free/Reduced Lunch: 23%

Union Elementary4875 Reepsville Road, ValeEnrollment: 250Free/Reduced Lunch: 45%

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Antioch Elementary3101 Antioch Church Road, MatthewsEnrollment: 834Free/Reduced Lunch: 12%

Benton Heights1200 Concord Ave., MonroeEnrollment: 685 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 89%

East Elementary515 Elizabeth Ave., MonroeEnrollment: 468 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 96%

Fairview Elementary110 Clontz Road, MonroeEnrollment: 489 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 29%

Hemby Bridge Elementary6701 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian TrailEnrollment: 572 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 31%

Indian Trail Elementary200 Education Road, Indian TrailEnrollment: 720 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 34%

Kensington Elementary8701 Kensington Drive, WaxhawEnrollment: 818Free/Reduced Lunch: 9%

Marshville Elementary515 N. Elm St., MarshvilleEnrollment: 472 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 73%

Marvin Elementary9700 Marvin School Road, MarvinEnrollment: 681 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 4%

New Salem Elementary6106 Hwy. 205, MarshvilleEnrollment: 314Free/Reduced Lunch: 28%

New Town Elementary1100 Waxhaw Indian Trail Raod, WaxhawEnrollment: 880 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 9%

Poplin Elementary5627 Poplin Road, Indian TrailEnrollment: 668Free/Reduced Lunch: 31%

Porter Ridge Elementary2843 Ridge Road, Indian TrailEnrollment: 592 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 47%

Prospect Elementary3005 Ruben Road, MonroeEnrollment: 468Free/Reduced Lunch: 49%

Rea View Elementary320 Reid Dairy Road, WaxhawEnrollment: 735Free/Reduced Lunch: 3%

Rock Rest Elementary814 Old Pageland Monroe Road, MonroeEnrollment: 606 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 91%

Rocky River Elementary500 N. Rocky River Road, MonroeEnrollment: 791 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 61%

Sandy Ridge Elementary10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive, WaxhawEnrollment: 880Free/Reduced Lunch: 3%

Sardis Elementary4416 Sardis Church Road, MonroeEnrollment: 549 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%

Shiloh Elementary5210 Rogers Road, MonroeEnrollment: 578 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 39%

Stallings Elementary3501 Stallings Road, StallingsEnrollment: 593Free/Reduced Lunch: 28%

Sun Valley Elementary5200 Rogers Road, MonroeEnrollment: 677 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 37%

Union Elementary5320 White Shore Road, WingateEnrollment: 415 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 61%

Unionville Elementary4511 Unionville Raod, MonroeEnrollment: 724 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 37%

Walter Bickett Elementary830 M.L. King Blvd., MonroeEnrollment: 691 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 92%

Waxhaw Elementary1101 Old Providence Road, WaxhawEnrollment: 606 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 46%

Weddington Elementary3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road, MatthewsEnrollment: 661 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 8%

Wesley Chapel Elmentary110 Potter Road S., MonroeEnrollment: 557Free/Reduced Lunch: 17%

Western Union Elementary4111 Western Union School Road, WaxhawEnrollment: 402Free/Reduced Lunch: 55%

Wingate Elementary301 Bivens St., WingateEnrollment: 601 | Grades PK-5Free/Reduced Lunch: 84%

Cuthbertson Middle1520 Cuthbertson Road, Waxhaw Enrollment: 1,193 Free/Reduced Lunch: 13%

East Union Middle6010 W. Marshvill Blvd., MarshvilleEnrollment: 810 Free/Reduced Lunch: 73%

Marvin Ridge Middle2831 Crane Raod, Waxhaw Enrollment: 1,380 Free/Reduced Lunch: 3%

Monroe Middle601 E Sunset Drive, Monroe Enrollment: 935 Free/Reduced Lunch: 90%

Parkwood Middle3219 Parkwood School Road, Monroe Enrollment: 726 Free/Reduced Lunch: 47%

Piedmont Middle2816 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe Enrollment: 973 Free/Reduced Lunch: 29%

Porter Ridge Middle2827 Ridge Road, Indian Trail Enrollment: 1,411 Free/Reduced Lunch: 31%

Sun Valley Middle1409 Wesley Chapel Road, Indian TrailEnrollment: 1,337 Free/Reduced Lunch: 40%

Weddington Middle3903 Deal Road, Matthews Enrollment: 1,086 Free/Reduced Lunch: 10%

Central Academy600 Brewer Drive, MonroeEnrollment: 855Free/Reduced Lunch: 26%Graduation Rate: 99%

Cuthbertson High1400 Cuthbertson Road, WaxhawEnrollment: 1,295Free/Reduced Lunch: 14%Graduation Rate: 98%

Forest Hills High100 Forest Hills School Road S., MarshvilleEnrollment: 932Free/Reduced Lunch: 67%Graduation Rate: 82%

Marvin Ridge High2825 Crane Road, WaxhawEnrollment: 1,456Free/Reduced Lunch: 2%Graduation Rate: 100%

Monroe High1 High School Drive, MonroeEnrollment: 921Free/Reduced Lunch: 85%Graduation Rate: 84%

Parkwood High3220 Parkwood School Road, MonroeEnrollment: 903Free/Reduced Lunch: 39%Graduation Rate: 84%

Piedmont High3006 Sikes Mill Road, MonroeEnrollment: 1,136Free/Reduced Lunch: 24%Graduation Rate: 90%

Porter Ridge High2839 Ridge Road, Indian TrailEnrollment: 1,453Free/Reduced Lunch: 28%Graduation Rate: 94%

Sun Valley High5211 Old Charlotte Hwy., MonroeEnrollment: 1,314


Union County Early College4209A Old Charlotte Hwy., MonroeEnrollment: 339 | Grades 9-13Free/Reduced Lunch: 39%Graduation Rate: 100%

Weddington High4901 Monroe Weddington Road, MatthewsEnrollment: 1,366Free/Reduced Lunch: 8%Graduation Rate: 99%

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Reaching the Gifted

Changes to challenge top students

BY LISA HASSELL


It is not uncommon for parents to feel that their academically or

intellectually gifted children are being underserved by their schools. In education lingo, academically or intellectually gifted (AIG) falls under the umbrella of special education because AIG students’ needs can’t be met by the regular education program. Yet a school’s focus is often on helping struggling students succeed while the unique needs of the top students go largely unmet. North Carolina is trying to address this problem by

making changes that create more learning environments to challenge AIG students.

Beginning in 2014, middle and high school students in public schools will have the option of taking an exam and completing a project in lieu of sitting through a semester-long course. The goal of this program, called Credit by

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is to put students who already have a deep understanding of the basics into classes where they can focus on deeper thinking and not just additional work.

The CDM plan came not out of AIG students’ needs, but out of the needs of all students. “It’s important that we realize students learn at different paces,” says Sneha Shah-Coltrane, director of gifted education and advanced programs at the NC Department of Instruction. “We already have differentiated learning in classrooms, but this is for the really advanced child who just ‘has it.’ We want to make sure his time is most effectively spent.”

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is making its own changes in the 2013-14 school year as well. Elementary schools in CMS will screen all second graders for eligibility into gifted programs. Children can test into the program in either math or reading, rather than the previous requirement that they must demonstrate giftedness in both subjects.“Our goal is to meet the needs of these kids, [which includes] identifying economically disadvantaged or ESL students

who aren’t labeled as gifted but are,” says Trinette Atri from CMS’ Horizons program for highly gifted students. “We need to catch [those students] and not lose them.”

Meeting Your Own Child’s NeedsJoy Goforth is mom to two children in Union County Public Schools — a sixth grader who has been in AIG classes for three years and a third grader who will be tested for AIG later this year. She is receptive to new ideas for teaching gifted children. “I feel as though I’ve always had to fight for [my daughter]. The schools just aren’t set up to support academic giftedness.” However, she raises some valid questions about the changes. “Who will be doing the assessments? Is what it takes to skip a class at one school the same as what it takes at another?”

Shah-Coltrane says that each local school system determines its own way to evaluate a student’s mastery of a particular course’s content. The purpose of this plan is to give students and their families the opportunity to choose what is best for them long-term, which

might mean quicker access to upper-level coursework.

For the area’s exceptionally gifted students, the best education may be found in an alternative school setting, such as homeschool, a private school, or a public charter school. The Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy in Charlotte is exclusively for students whose IQ score is at least two standard deviations above the mean, or roughly 130 or above. The curriculum moves at an extremely accelerated rate and students finish eighth grade with some high school credits. Horizons is part of CMS and offers a very individualized and advanced program for students needing more than the regular classroom can offer.

Regardless of the state’s changes or the plan for your child’s individual school, you as the parent are the strongest advocate for his or her education. “Just remember,” says Goforth, “nobody is going to stand up for your child like you will.”

Lisa Hassell is a freelance writer and a former teacher in the Union County Public Schools. She currently stays at home with her 4-year-old son in Indian Trail.

MENSA: More Than Just AcademicsCharlotte/Blue Ridge Mensa is a local chapter of American Mensa, which is a part of Mensa International, the oldest and most reputable high IQ society

that admits members with IQs in the top two percentile.Matt Tiller began serving as the Gifted Youth Coordinator for Charlotte/Blue Ridge Mensa in August 2012. Tiller recognizes that the social aspect

of raising a gifted child is just as important as academics. “Children need to relate to like-minded peers, just as their parents do,” he says. “Many gifted kids prefer to talk with adults instead of people their own age because their peers often don’t understand them; however, they are still kids and relate to the world as such. Our group seeks to foster a community of intellectual friends in and around the Charlotte area.”

“We try to plan activities once a month but the dates and events vary,” says Tiller. “All of our events are open to the public, meaning neither the parent nor the child need be a Mensa member in order to participate.”

Programs are offered for ages 3-17. For more information, email Matt Tillerat [email protected].


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Students’ Success

At Huntington Learning Centers, the focus is on giving every student the best education possible. Whether working with kids struggling in school in general; students in need of exam prep

help; high school students who’ve hit a roadblock in just one course; or even just kids in honors courses grappling with hours of homework each night, Huntington individualizes instruction to suit each child’s needs.

Owner of two Charlotte-area Huntington Learning Centers, Jackie Pace, is a Charlotte native with an undergrad degree in math education and a graduate degree in educational administration and supervision. Pace opened her first center in Charlotte in 1992. Since then, she and her staff have been working together to partner with students and their parents in bearing the weight of educational challenges. “I wanted to do something that would make a difference in kids’ lives,” she says, “and that’s what I have done…We change lives!”

Huntington’s back-to-basics approach works, as evidenced by their results: Most students improve approximately two years in growth in about two months’ time at Huntington and most SAT students improve their scores by about 200 points. Recently, an evaluator from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (with whom Huntington is accredited) stated simply that Huntington “works” and indicated Huntington’s efficacy over that of many other tutoring services.

For Huntington, helping kids means teachers individually interact with them at all times. No group instruction is offered; the use of calculators is withheld until algebra; they teach phonics, handwriting,

spelling, grammar, and punctuation; and they forgo the use of worksheets and computers for instruction. “We teach kids that the process is more important than the product,” Pace says. No contracts are involved, and the staff welcomes the opportunity to answer parents’ questions, either over the phone or with an in-person appointment.

With these values at the forefront, the current Park Road location, along with the Huntersville location at the corner of Sam Furr Road and Highway 21 (which Pace co-owns with her daughter Kathy), are two of the most successful Huntington Learning Centers in the country. That’s why, when Charlotte-area parents reach out to Huntington for help, Pace says, “We become their educational partner. They can consider us their educational resource forever – even after their child ‘graduates’ from Huntington!”

With its accredited educational expertise and warm, personal approach, both parents and kids can look to Huntington Learning Centers to partner with them for academic success.

Charlotte 4701 Park Road (Pfeiffer University

Campus), Charlotte, NC 28209 (704)522-7511charlotte.huntingtonhelps.com

Huntersville9601 Holly Point Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 (704)896-9699huntersville.huntingtonhelps.com

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Academic and Home-School Resources

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Criss Cross MangosauceLocations throughout Charlotteccmangosauce.com | 3-10 yearsTheme-based program that uses arts as a tool to introduce the Spanish language and Latin culture in a fun and educational way.

Ecole du SamediSt. Ann Catholic School, 600 Hillside Ave.704-629-8314frenchschoolcharlotte.com | 3-12 yearsEmpowering children to learn the French language and create a French speaking cultural environment. Classes each Saturday.

Foreign Language LeagueMecklenburg and Gaston counties704-500-0143 | 18 months+foreignlanguageleague.comOffers classes in Spanish, Mandarin and ESL to children as young as 18 months old to adults.

Great Wall School of EducationHuntersville Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville704-728-2679 | Grades PK-12charlottechineseschool.orgNonprofit organization providing simplified Mandarin Chinese language instruction. Classes meet for two hours on Saturdays.

Lake Norman Language Academy104 Trotter Ridge Drive, Mooresville704-253-3361 | 3+lakenormanlanguageacademy.comSpanish, ESL, French, Mandarin Chinese and Portuguese classes and tutoring. Private classes at your home, school or office.

Language Academy of the Carolinas Inc.2110 Ben Craig Drive, Ste. 200704-548-0048 | 4-12 yearscarolinalanguage.comAfter-school Spanish immersion program for children. Sessions conducted almost entirely in Spanish; children learn vocabulary, play games and sing songs.

Les Classes de Charlotte15440 Prescott Hill Ave.704-733-9068 | 3+lesclassesdecharlotte.comSmall independent school that specializes in French language and culture classes for children. Classes available for both non-French and French speakers.

Ole for SpanishThroughout Charlotte area704-881-4165 | All agesoleforspanish.comMobile classes in conversational Spanish and ESL lessons. Private, shared and group classes available.

PlaySpanish8722 Lorraine Drive704-442-5616 | 6 months-14 yearsplayspanish.comSpanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian and German instruction for children through games, music and other activities. Locations throughout greater Charlotte.

Yes! to Spanish704-562-5138 | 3-12 years

On-site Spanish classes for children with activities to stimulate minds, body and love for learning another language.

HOME-SCHOOL RESOURCES Carolina Courts7210 Stinson Hartis Road, Indian Trail704-882-1115indian.carolinacourts.comOffers home-school fitness classes and a basketball league.

Cedarwood Academy704-281-6694mycedarwoodacademy.orgOffers home-school enrichment classes in an outdoor setting.

Charlotte Fine Art Gallery and Studios7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, Ste. 12A704-541-0741 | 7+charlottefineart.comClasses, camps and workshops available for children, teens or adults. All media of art available.

Charlotte Homeschoolingcharlottehomeschooling.comA member participation site for home-schoolers in the greater Charlotte area that provides support groups, activities, classes and networking information.

Charlotte Strings Academy329 Sunnywood Lane704-315-5944 | 3+charlottestringsacademy.comOffers group or individual violin, viola and piano lessons.

Children’s Theatre of CharlotteImaginon, 300 E. 7th St.704-973-2800ctcharlotte.orgOffers creative dramatics, acting, musical theatre and improvisation classes.

Community School of the Arts 704-377-4187 csarts.org Offers music and art classes for all at various locations throughout Charlotte area.

Creative Pathways Virtual Learning Academy980-202-9132creativepathwaysvla.comOffers high-quality online curriculum and educational support to students of all ages.

Elon Recreation Center11401 Ardrey Kell Road704-540-2426parkandrec.comOffers home-school physical education classes and special events.

Enrichenrichnc.orgA nonprofit organization serving home-schoolers in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties; founded in 2001. Grades PK-12.

Expanding Wisdom704-615-9945expandingwisdom.comA holistic approach to learning for the Christian classical family. Services include home- school consultations.


Full Circle Academy980-224-3221fullcircleacademync.comOffers supplemental education classes, clubs, workshops, forums and field trips for home-school students in grades 3-12; Christian affiliation; college prep.

Gifted Home Scholarsgroups.yahoo.com/group/GHSNC/A group for parents who are educating their gifted children at home to network, share experiences and bounce ideas around.

Grow Your Mind Classes704-231-6554growyourmindclasses.comClasses delve into a specific subject, incorporating science, writing, art, math, history and geography in a hands-on approach.

Growing Scholars704-394-2165growingscholars.comFull service home-school consultation, including administration of end-of-year testing and curricula consultation.

Homeschool Alliance of North Carolinaha-nc.orgOpen to all independent home-schoolers registered with the N.C. Department of Non-Public Education.

Homeschool.comhomeschool.comOffers home-schooling articles, resource guide, support groups and discussion forums.

The Homeschool Gathering Place919-571-8106homeschoolgatheringplace.comSells new and consigned curricula and home-school and family resource materials.

The Home School Legal Defense Association540-338-5600hslda.orgNonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children.

The Homeschool Room704-821-2662thehomeschoolroom.netAn educational consignment store with more than 25,000 gently used books, games, toys and consigned curricula at budget- friendly prices.

Matthews PlayhouseFullwood Theater at Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. E., MatthewsMatthewsplayhouse.comOffers year-long acting classes beginning with grade TK.

Mallard Creek Recreation Center2530 Johnston-Oehler Road704-548-8234parkandrec.comOffers home-school physical education classes.

Mint Hill Arts11205 Lawyers Road, Suite A, Mint HillOffers custom ongoing or one-time arts classes to home-schoolers.

Njoy Science704-706-2271njoyscience.netOffers year-long, home-school science programs with hands-on experiments with a creationist point of view for ages 6 to 11, and the Apologia science courses for ages 12 and older.

N.C. Division of Non-Public Education919-733-4276ncdnpe.orgAdministers the requirements of non-public schools, both conventional non-public and home.

N.C. Loopgroups.yahoo.com/group/NCLOOPMembers are free to share their ideas, questions and concerns relating to home-schooling.

NCarolina Homeschoolgroups.yahoo.com/group/ncarolinahomeschoolOnline, all-inclusive support group for home-schooling families or those who are thinking of home-schooling in N.C.

NCSecularNetworkgroups.yahoo.com/group/NCSecularNetworkProvides information on home-schooling curricula, activities of interest, and new home-schooler questions.

New Life Christian Academy704-784-8808nlchristianacademy.comPartners with home-school families by offering the opportunity for students to attend the academy on Wednesdays and take part in daily activities and field trips. Must commit to program for one full school year.

North Carolinians for Home Education919-790-1100nche.comPrivate, volunteer organization serving N.C. home-schoolers. Operates on the basis of Biblical principles.

Simmons YMCA6824 Democracy Drive704-716-6610ymcacharlotte.org/branches/simmonsOffers home-school physical education programs for ages 5-17.

Siskey YMCA3127 Weddington Road, Matthews704-716-4200ymcacharlotte.org/branches/siskeyHome-school classes and activities, including Spanish, music, creative writing, math logic, fitness and theatre, designed for ages 4-17, as well as special events for home-school families.

Southeast Academy276-496-7777southeastacademyonline.comWorks with home-school families to offer a strong core curriculum for PK-12. Christian affiliation.

The Old Schoolhouse888-718-4663thehomeschoolmagazine.comProvides helpful articles and online information.

The Writer’s Toolbox ClassesClasses held at various locations in Harrisburg, Concord, Matthews and Indian Trail704-236-1249www.thewriterstoolbox.infoOffers variety of writing classes for home-school students.

Town of Huntersville Home School Classes704-766-2220huntersville.orgProvides educational, athletic, and recreational classes.

WINGs Homeschoolers Associationwingsgroup.orgWise Instructors Need Group Support is a community for home-schoolers that offers helpful tips and information.

Woodside Learning CenterLocated in Waxhawwoodsidelc.comOnline and face-to-face learning for home-school students in grades 2-12.

Zion Academy of America425-640-3311zionacademy.comA private school founded in 1985, serving grades K-12, nationwide, with a complete distance-learning, home-school program.

TUTORING AND LEARNING SUPPORT A+ Tutoring1924 Dugan Drive704-849-2367 | Grades PK-5Focus on phonics and reading readiness for preschoolers; reading, fluency, writing skills, math and test prep for elementary-school age students.

Academic Achievers/S&L Consultants904 E. 8th St. | Grades K-11980-355-0968academicachievers04.comProvides reading, math, writing and language-arts tutoring.

Academic Advantage Center at Ballantyne13850 Ballantyne Corporate Place704-542-2042 | Grades K-12academicadvantage.comOne-on-one or group tutoring in all subjects, plus test prep.

ALOHA Mind Math10230 Berkeley Place Drive, Suite 250704-909-79805113 Piper Station Drive, Suite 101704-909-79635-12 yearsalohamindmath.comAn after-school, instructor-led, small-group learning program focused on math, reading and writing.

Bella Tutor120 Greenwich Road704-749-3546http://bellatutor.com/about.htm | 6+Private and group sessions for ACT/SAT prep, writing, reading comprehension, homework support, math and science.

Brinkley Learning Solution Center16607 Riverstone Way, No. 200704-243-7327 | 5+brinkleylsc.comProvides learning support for struggling learners, including individuals with attention challenges and learning disabilities.

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Charlotte Test Prep Inc.Several locations in the Charlotte-metro area704-877-8762charlottetestprep.org | 14-19 yearsAcademic tutoring and SAT/ACT.

Club Z! Tutoring Services11212 Mallard Creek Road704-594-9934 | 5+clubztutoring.comAmerica’s largest in-home tutoring service serving Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, York, Gaston, Iredell counties: All K-12 subjects including math, reading and SAT/ACT.

College Nannies and TutorsHuntersville704-947-8687collegenannies.comTutoring services provided through one-on-one role model tutors and tailored to each student’s individual needs.

College Visits800-944-2798college-visits.comOffers the college bound student a first-hand look at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Arranges meetings with admission representatives, student led campus tours, lodging, meals, transportation and activities.

The Davidson Center for Learning452 S. Main St., Suite 110, Davidson704-892-4533 | Grades K-12davidsoncenter.comServices include subject tutoring, building study skills, diagnostic tutoring, and homework help.

ETC Test Prep366 George W. Liles Parkway #120855-258-7737prepcharlotte.com | Grades 9-12Specializes in providing test preparation for SAT, ACT and other standardized tests.

G-Whiz Kids704-231-3913 | Grades PK-8g-whizkids.comOffers handwriting development, fine motor strengthening, reading/math enrichment, study skills and time management.

Huntington Learning Center4701 Park Road | 704- 522-75119601 Holly Point Drive, Huntersville 704-896-9699charlotte.huntingtonhelps.comhuntersville.huntingtonhelps.comOffers academic support in reading, writing, math, algebra, phonics, vocabulary, sciences, spelling and test prep.

Kennedy Academic Learning CenterLocations in Charlotte and Huntersville704-547-1151 | Grades K-8kennedyacademic.comOffers reading, writing, math, study skills, computer literacy and personal homework assistance.

Kumon Learning CenterLocations throughout Charlotte region 800-222-6284 | Grades PK-12kumon.comAfter-school math and reading programs that empower students to become self-learners.

Lazar Center of Learning and Achievement5126 Park Road, Suite 2E704-726-8236 | Grades K-12lazarcenter.com

A privately-owned after school tutoring center, which creates individualized curriculum for each student.

Learn Strategies120 Greenwich Road | Grades PK-6704-749-3541learnstrategiesllc.comOffers small group and individualized instruction in literacy, math, handwriting, book clubs and test-taking strategies.

Learning Charms316 Lillington Ave.980-819-8458 | Grades PK-5learningcharms.comEnrichment-based occupational and speech therapy, handwriting tutoring, Interactive Metronome Training (sports, ADHD, academic, processing).

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes4419 Sharon Road704-362-4556 | 4+lindamoodbell.comResearch-based, one-on-one instruction that supports reading, language comprehension, and math, and is especially successful with children previously diagnosed with dyslexia, hyperlexia, and autism spectrum disorders.


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Mastery Tutors In-Home TutoringCharlotte 704-248-2816 | Lake Norman 704-408-2652masterytutors.comIn-home tutoring for college prep, gifted and talented, international baccalaureate, international studies, learning disabilities and special needs.

Plus Plus Tutoringcharlotte.plusplustutoring.comGrades K-12In-home tutoring, study-skills training, exam preparation and college-planning services.

Prep CharlotteConcord855-258-7737prepcharlotte.comProvides SAT and ACT test.

Reading Connection/The Mind Gym5800 Monroe Road704-535-5305Academic tutoring services: reading comprehension, study skills, test prep, organizational skills, Orton-Gillingham language instruction, phonics and SAT prep.

Sharpening Your Skillssharpskills.orgMobile tutorial services serving Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cabarrus and York counties. Offers home-school tutorials and individualized instruction.

Swan Learning Center427 Sharon Amity Road, Suite A704-442-1718swanlearningcenter.comAcademic tutoring: school readiness program, academic coaching, reading, writing, math, study skills, SAT prep and Orton-Gillingham.

Sylvan Learning CenterMatthews, University, Ballantyne, Waxhaw, Lake Norman, Rock Hill and Mooresville877-675-7453 | Grades PK-12sylvanlearning.comOffers tutoring for academic subjects, homework support and test prep.

Terrific Talkers11535 Carmel Commons Blvd., Suite 100704-541-3737 | 18 months-18 yearsterrifictalkers.comOffers speech, language and communication services with certified speech pathologists within a fun learning environment for children.

The Brain Trainer11030 Golf Links Dr., Suite 204704-541-1373 | 3+thebraintrainer.comAn evidenced-based brain training and speech-therapy center with one-on-one support to aid in cognitive skills.

The Reading Promise704-607-7951 | Grades K-5thereadingpromise.comOrton-Gillingham trained reading specialist to include screenings, phonics, written expression, and fluency. Students with learning disabilities welcome, including dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD.

Tutor Doctor1600 Windy Ridge Road704-774-6240 | Grades K-12inhometutoringcharlotte.comOne-on-one, in-home tutoring in academic subjects and test prep.

Tutoring Club of Charlotte16131 Lancaster Hwy., Suite 110704-542-2322 | Grades K-12tutoringclub.com/charlotteIndividualized tutoring programs in math, reading, writing, study skills, SAT/ACT test prep.

Uniquely Perfect704-299-1834 | Grades PK-12uniquelyperfectllc.comIndividualized educational programs for students as well as training and guidance for parents.

WyzAnt Tutoring877-999-2681wyzant.comPrivate, one-on-one, in-home tutors. Network of more than 400 certified tutors in the Charlotte area.

For a full list of educational resources for children with special needs, check out the digital edition of our Exceptional Child Guide at CharlotteParent.com/exceptional.

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