About Our School
What We Offer
In addition to the North Carolina Common Core Standards, all students are offered instruction in computers, art, music, and physical education. Students are assisted by two Reading Intervention teachers. We have during school tutoring and after school motivational clubs. We are a Leader in Me School.
Technology
Computers are used primarily to strengthen collaboration, critical thinking, communication, creativity, and to reinforce and enhance portions of the curriculum. Computers in the media center are dedicated to reference and research. Supervised Internet access is available.
Number of Computers in Lab: 30
Number of Computer Labs: 1
Computers Per Class: 2 TEC Carts of 25 per grade level
Media Center Computers: 17
CONTACT US
2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 2717-3252
Telephone: 336-570-6170
Fax: 336-570-6201
We Care, We Learn, We Lead
45 Teachers 45 Bachelors Degrees • 21 Masters Degrees • 7 National Board Certifications
7 Teacher Assistants
574 Students Enrolled - Average Class Size: 20-24% • Free/Reduced Lunch: 100% • Academically Gifted: .011 • Exceptional Children: 30%
Language - 40% Limited English • 59% Fluent Proficiency • 289 ESL Students
Feeder Schools - Broadview Middle and Hugh M. Cummings High
Character Education - Daily Flag • Leader in Me Program • “Pennies for People” Spare Change Campaign • Food Drive • CARE boxes • Roadrunners Lead
Extracurricular Activities - Science Fair • Spelling Bee • D.A.R.E. • Unicycle Club • Leadership Day • Multicultural Events
Special Honors - Student Lighthouse Team • Student Leadership Rules • Honor Roll • Academic & Physical Fitness Awards • Attendance Recognition • After School Clubs