Structure

Lower School Kindergarten

• School hours 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Language arts, math, science, and computer classes
• Student to teacher ratio is 5:1
• Whole group instruction and center-directed learning opportunities
• PE, art, music, and library weekly
• Regular field trips
  
  

Lower School Grades 1-5

• School hours 8:00 a.m.- 2:40 p.m.
• North Carolina standard course of study
• One Written Expression class and two Reading classes per day
• PE, Art, Music, and Classroom Guidance weekly
• Computer instruction
• Regular field trips
• Fifth grade promotion
  

Middle School Grades 6-7

• School hours 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  
• Team approach to academic and social needs
  
• North Carolina standard course of study
  
• Two language arts classes per day
  
• Study skills strategy instruction
  
• Self advocacy instruction
  
• P.E. daily
  
• Computer instruction
  
• Classroom guidance weekly
  
• Regular field trips, social events
  
• Seventh grade promotion

Upper School Grades 8-12

• School hours 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  
• College Preparatory Curriculum
  
• Seven period day
  
• Electives: graphics arts, foreign language, music appreciation, guitar, art and art appreciation, journalism, reading, life skills,20th century history, etc.
  
• SAT Preparation Courses
  
• Extra curricular: clubs, dances
  
• Regular field trips