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10 ways the classroom has changed through the years

Should you redshirt?

School Then & Now

Kindergarten Readiness

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How NC school systems are impacted by the mandated program

5 reasons to take the plunge

Read to Achieve

Home Schooling

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Private Schools

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Boarding Schools

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1. Overhead projectors and filmstrips. Remember those? Most of us jumped at the chance to be the student chosen to manually move the strip forward at the sound of the tone. We all wished we could be the one writing with squeaky markers on the overhead sheets. Plus, who among us didn’t try at least once to sneak in a quick nap when the classroom darkened?

Now computers have taken the place of these audiovisual devices. PowerPoint presentations, digital projectors and videos do the job in our kids’ classrooms.

10 Ways Education Has Changed Since Our Day

BY LARA KRUPICKA

T

hese days we marvel at the technological

innovations being used in the classroom. With so many new devices available, our kids’ experience of school is beginning to look quite

2. Peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches. With the prevalence of nut allergies and severity of risks, many schools now ban any peanut or tree nut products within their walls.

This means no more peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches in school lunches, although alternatives, such as sunflowerseed spread, are beginning to fill the gap.

School

different from our own. But beyond

technology, there are other differences.

Here are 10 ways your school

Then and Now

experience may be different from

3. Chalkboards. Some classrooms still have one, but most are no longer used for writing. Instead, dry erase boards and computerized SMART boards (interactive white boards) take that role.

No more staying after school to help clap erasers.

your child’s.

4. Playing tag during recess.

You read that right. Some schools have placed restrictions on any contact games during

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the school day, except in gym, due to the risk of injury.

5. Open front doors. Gone are the days when you could walk right into an elementary school. Because of the potential for violence, many schools have installed security systems that require visitors to be buzzed into the building.

Along with these measures have come “lock-down drills,” during which students and teachers practice what to do in the event of a school security breach.

6. Mimeographed papers.

Remember that smell?

The days of duplicating via mimeograph machine are a thing of the past. Now teachers use photocopiers and printers for making multiple copies of papers for students.

7. Birthday treats. No more bringing smiley-face cookies to celebrate a student’s special day. In an effort to do their part in the battle against childhood obesity, schools have begun forbidding treats, with the exception of requesting foods and/or drinks for sanctioned school celebrations. This means no more homemade cupcakes. Also, some schools no longer allow teachers to use sweets and food as a behavior incentive.

8. Typewriters. Since middleand high-school students no longer use typewriters, they’re being taught “keyboarding” (formerly known as “typing”)

at younger and younger ages.

Now that there are computer labs in the majority of schools, teachers typically set time aside each week for students to practice their keyboarding skills and learn how to use common computer programs.

9. Fluoride rinse. Some states still conduct regular fluoride rinse programs in schools.

Others have ceased these programs. These days, many municipalities already add fluoride to their water supply, so there is less of a need for fluoride rinse programs.

10. Lunch money. Thanks to the advent of scanners, many schools are phasing in the use of swipe cards to pay for school lunches. Parents send a check or go online to load the cards, then students use the cards to buy lunch. This is one change that any parent who ever had their lunch money stolen by the school bully can appreciate.

It also means no more stolen or lost coins on the way to school.

No matter how much changes about the education system though, one thing remains constant: a child’s need for support and encouragement.

Parents thankfully have been and will continue to be there to provide that.

Lara Krupicka, a freelance writer, is surprised how much things have changed since her eldest started elementary school. She has three girls — ages 16, 14, and 11.

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PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY Choosing the right preschool for your child is as daunting a task as it is important. But, we’ve made your search just a little more manageable with our Preschool Directory. The directory is a valuable resource for Triad parents with 115+ preschool options in Forsyth, Guilford and surrounding counties. The directory includes information provided to us by the schools and/or the schools’ websites. Information is subject to change. Want your preschool listed? Email mbare@piedmontparent.com.

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achildsworldnc.com 766-8222

6 wks.-12 yrs.

Five-Star Center. With a daily schedule that balances guided instruction and child-directed exploration with nutrition and rest, the center strives to provide a developmentally appropriate learning experience that is fun, safe and stimulating.

A Child’s World Learning Center achildsworldnc.com 1290 Hartman Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem 764-0670

6 wks.-12 yrs.

Four-Star Center. With a daily schedule that balances guided instruction and child-directed exploration with nutrition and rest, the center strives to provide a developmentally appropriate learning experience that is fun, safe and stimulating.

A Child’s World Learning Center 702 N. Cherry St., Winston-Salem

achildsworldnc.com 766-8222

6 wks.-12 yrs.

Four-Star Center. With a daily schedule that balances guided instruction and child-directed exploration with nutrition and rest, the center strives to provide a developmentally appropriate learning experience that is fun, safe and stimulating.

ABC of NC Child Development Center 905 Friedberg Church Road, WinstonSalem

abcofnc.org 251-1180

18 mos.-21 yrs.

ABC of NC Child Development Center is a non-public, not-for-profit center providing quality individualized diagnostic, therapeutic and educational services using evidence-based practices in the field of autism treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families.

Annunciation Christian Academy 435 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem

annunciationchristian academy.org 765-3663

1 year-Pre-K

9 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday with optional 8-9 a.m. Early Birds or noon-1 p.m. Lunch Bunch.

Ardmore Baptist Preschool 501 Miller St., Winston-Salem

ardmorebaptist.org 725-3530

3 mos.-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon, optional lunch bunch available until 1 p.m. Nine+ month Christian-based preschool program that closely follows the WS/FC school system’s calendar. Musicare is offered once a week and Chapel once a month along with other in-house enrichment opportunities.

FORSYTH COUNTY A Child’s World Learning Center 2005 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons

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Ardmore United Methodist Through the Week School 630 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem

722-8430

Infants-4 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon, optional Lunch Bunch until 1 p.m. Learning through guided play within a framework of relaxed orderliness. Also offers four-week summer session.

Beck’s Baptist Preschool & Child Care becksbaptist.org 5505 Becks Church Road, Winston-Salem 924-1433

3-12 yrs.

Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Designed to teach the child what he/she is ready to learn with a flexible curriculum.

Calvary Baptist Day School 5000 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem

cbdscougars.com 765-5546

3-4 yrs.

8:15 a.m.-noon. The Early Education Program at Calvary Baptist Day School strives to combine excitement and discovery with a strong Biblically integrated plan. Children are involved in pre-writing and pre-reading activities with the goal of having each child fully prepared to enter kindergarten.

Cedar Forest 4634 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem

cedarforestchurch.com 924-9515

2 yrs.+

Christ honoring preschool training, with no government funds involved whatsoever. Children learn letters, numbers and colors, and the stories of Jesus.

Clemmons First Baptist Preschool 3530 Clemmons Road, Clemmons

cfbctoday.org 766-1335

1-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon with lunch bunch on Monday and Wednesday. Offers classes for children from ages 1-5yrs. Readiness in a Christian environment where children can learn and grow.

Clemmons Moravian Preschool 3535 Spangenburg Ave., Clemmons

clemmonsmoravian.org 766-7408

1-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon, optional Lunch Bunch Monday-Wednesday. 5s class Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Clemmons United Methodist Preschool 3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons

clemmonsumc.org 766-9593

Infants-Pre-K

9 a.m.-noon, Lunch Bunch available until 1 p.m. Young children have an opportunity to learn and grow mentally, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually at their own rate.

First Baptist Church Child Development Center 401 Oakhurst St., Kernersville

fbckernersville.org 993-8371

2-12 yrs.

Full day. Five-star facility offering child care, structured activities and daily devotions.

First Baptist Church Children’s Center fbcccws.org 501 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem 723-7071

8 wks.-12 yrs.

7 a.m.-6 p.m. Five-star rated, NAEYC-accredited facility. Family participation program. Curriculum includes art, literature, music, movement, science and technology in a Christian environment.

First Christian Academy Early Education Department 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville

fccministries.com 996-1660

2 yrs.kindergarten readiness

9 a.m.-noon, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for Kindergarten Readiness classes. FCA nurtures a lifestyle of learning in Christ through an education in a community atmosphere.

First Start Preschool 4459 Inwwood Drive, Winston-Salem

firststartinc.com 924-0510

3-8 yrs.

5-star rated preschool offers morning and full-time. Students have a teacher with a NC kindergarten teaching license and a master’s degree in Early Education. Small ratios. Classes include Jr. Chef, Jr. Fitness and more.

Fountain of Life Lutheran Preschool 323 Hopkins Road, Kernersville

cometothefountain.com 993-4447

6 mos.-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m. Fountain of Life Lutheran Preschool believes that during early childhood, a loving, accepting and safe environment of learning and playing creates a positive experience in which to build faith, self-esteem and confidence of children, while preparing them for a wonderful future in school.

Friedberg Moravian Preschool 2178 Friedberg Church Road, Winston-Salem

fmpreschool.com 764-1840

1-kindergarten readiness

Moravian-affiliated. Musicare instruction for each class, chapel and story time enrichment. Family discounts.

Glenn View Baptist Preschool 4275 Glenn Hi Road, Winston-Salem

gvbcpreschool.org 788-2569

ToddlersPre-K

9 a.m.-noon. Offering Christian curriculum, art, music, Creature Teacher and more.

Gospel Light Christian School 4940 Gospel Light Church Road, Walkertown

glcslions.org 722-6100

3K-grade 12

Extended care available at additional charge. Baptist-affiliated school in its 43rd year of operation.

ABeka curriculum that is heavy in phonics and Bible instruction. Hot lunches are served.

Grace House Preschool 360 Hopkins Road, Kernersville

gracehousepreschool.org 993-1305 ext. 12

9 mos. to Pre-K

Presbyterian affiliated. Grace House Preschool seeks to promote creativity, to expose children to learning through play, unit lesson studies, art and music in a Christian environment.

Kernersville Moravian Church Preschool 504 S. Main St., Kernersville

preschool. kernersvillemoravian.org 993-2379

2-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon with optional extended day until 2 p.m. KMCP offers small classrooms, integrated curricula, individual programming, kindergarten readiness, music appreciation, chapel, field trips, Storybook Theatre and more.

Knollwood Baptist Preschool 330 Knollwood St., Winston-Salem

knollwood.org 724-6676

3 mos.-5 yrs.

Infants-4 yrs. meets 9 a.m.-noon, K readiness meets 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lunch Bunch available. NAEYCaccredited program housed in a Baptist church. Creative Curriculum, a hands-on, center-based curriculum with realistic units, is used.

Lewisville United Methodist Church Preschool 6290 Shallowford Road, Lewisville

lumcpreschool.com 945-3204

4 mos.-5 yrs.

The school strives to provide a program of learning activities for 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children, which follows weekly themes or study units.

Main Street UMC Preschool 306 S. Main St., Kernersville

mainstreetumcpreschool.org Infants-5 yrs.

993-4089

9 a.m.-noon, optional Lunch Bunch offered until 1 p.m. Infant, toddlers, 2’s - PreK classes. Early childhood development and kindergarten readiness curriculum includes music, art, stories, play and snack. Non-denominational Christian emphasis.

Messiah Moravian Preschool 1401 N. Peace Haven Road, WinstonSalem

mmpreschool.org 765-5652

9 a.m.-noon; optional Lunch Bunch until 1 p.m. Messiah Moravian Preschool’s goal is to enhance a child’s growth and development with “play with a purpose.” Offering additional educational enrichment programs that include Musicare, Creature Teacher, Stretch-n-Grow, art and chapel.

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1-5 yrs.

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Morris Chapel UMC Preschool 2715 Darrow Road, Walkertown

morrischapel.org 595-8101

2-4 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday with optional lunch bunch until 1 p.m. Strives to help children to develop physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually during a vital period of growth and development.

Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Preschool 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem

mttaborumcpreschool.org 760-2326

1-5 yrs.

Half-day Christian preschool program

New Philadelphia Moravian Preschool 4440 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem

newphillypreschool.org 768-4844

3 mos.-5 yrs.

Half-day program from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch Bunch available noon-1 p.m. Open to all children. Offers specials in art, chapel, music and science that introduce children to a variety of creative, interactive and hands-on discovery activities.

Old Town Baptist Preschool 4386 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem

otbclife.org 924-1746

6 mos. and up Part-time Christian-based program that encourages children to learn while having fun.

Developmentally aged activities, small teacher to student ratios, and K-readiness class to give every child the start they need for kindergarten.

Our Lady of Mercy Preschool 1730 Link Road, Winston-Salem

ourladyofmercyschool.org 722-7204

4 yrs.

The goal of our program is for children to become independent, curious learners who are able to work well with others. The school uses the Creative Curriculum that encourages inventive thinking, allows children to explore their artistic potential, teaches social and emotional skills, and incorporates Spanish into daily activities.

Primrose School of Kernersville 1009 Masten Drive, Kernersville

primrosekernersville.com 992-0797

6 wks.-10 yrs.

Four-star facility with AdvanceEd accreditation. Uses Balanced Learning Curriculum.

Reynolda Preschool 2200 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

reynoldaschool.org 723-7451

3 mos.-5 yrs.

Half-day Christian preschool program with small classes and emphasis on learning through play and academics. Classes meet 9 a.m.-noon with an optional Lunch Bunch program. The school strives to provide a loving environment that acknowledges different learning styles and offers a variety of joyful and worthy activities. Music and movement, Spanish and Chapel are part of the curriculum.

Robinhood Road Baptist Church Preschool 5422 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem

robinhoodroadbaptist.org 924-4241

2-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The preschool offers Kindergarten Readiness as well as music, chapel, Spanish and sign language as well as additional programs and special ceremonies.

Salem Montessori 529 S. Church St., Winston-Salem

salem-montessori.org 748-0800

4 mos.-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon, Lunch Bunch available noon-1 p.m. Affiliate school of the American Montessori Society.

Provides a Christian-based Montessori education in the environment of historic Old Salem.

Sedge Garden United Methodist Church Preschool 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville

sedgegardenpreschool.com 788-2230

Toddler-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon. A faith-based program with Christian principles and teachings using developmentally appropriate practices. Children are encouraged to reach their fullest potential through discovery and guided experiences.

Shady Grove Preschool 167 Shady Grove Church Road, Winston-Salem

shadygroveumc.com 769-2555

12 mos.-4 yrs. 8:30 a.m.-noon. A hands-on, Bible-based learning environment. Curriculum is based on the guidelines and principles of the NAEYC. Special activities include Creature Teacher, Storybook Theatre, Musicare, chapel and more.

St. John’s Lutheran Preschool/Pre-K 2415 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem

stjohnsws.org/school 725-1651

Ages 3-5

Half and full day. Children learn through play in a high quality Christ-centered environment with Creative Curriculum in preparation for kindergarten. A plus for our children is, they experience a unique partner program with our upper grade children. Creative play, computer, chapel services, art and music.

Preschool and Pre-K Readiness.

St. Leo Parish Catholic School 333 Springdale Ave., Winston-Salem

stleocatholic.com 748-8252

3-4 yrs.

Half day with optional Lunch Bunch available on designated days. A nationally recognized blue ribbon school accredited by the Diocese of Charlotte and SACS/AdvancED. Member of NCEA.

St. Paul’s Preschool 520 Summit St., Winston-Salem

stpauls-ws.org 723-4395

4 mos.-5 yrs.

St. Paul’s Preschool is a half-day program (with optional Lunch Bunch) committed to providing quality early education in a nurturing environment where each child can grow and develop mentally, socially, physically and spiritually according to his or her individual capabilities. The preschool’s goal is to give children a positive start to their educational journey and help develop their character and self-confidence.

The Early Advantage Program at Forsyth Country Day School 5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville

fcds.org 945-3151

2-4 yrs.

The Early Advantage Program at Forsyth Country Day School offers parents the option of a year-round program designed to prepare students cognitively, socially and physically for an effortless transition to kindergarten and beyond.

The Montessori School of WinstonSalem 6050 Holder Road, Clemmons

wsmontessori.org 766-5550

18 mos.-12 yrs.

The Montessori School of Winston-Salem strives to provide an extraordinary education, a place where children explore, follow their passions and satisfy their curiosity. The active, hands-on learning and community-centered approach of an authentic Montessori education foster a life-long love of learning, a passion for excellence, and a commitment to serving others in a global community.

Toddler Tech Early Learning Center 725 Waughtown St., Winston-Salem

771-8318

6 mos.-5 yrs.

Using a developmental model, specially trained teachers integrate the typically developing child and those with special needs to provide a comprehensive full- or half-day program for our kids.

Triad Baptist Christian Academy Preschool 1175 S. Main St., Kernersville

tbcnow.org/preschool 996-7573 ext. 121

2 yrs.-11th grade

The school’s desire is to assist and support the parent in laying a foundation that will help each child choose Christ as their personal Savior, increase in academic knowledge with a Christian worldview, and develop talents according to his or her God-given potential.

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Trinity United Methodist Preschool 3819 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem

trinityumcws.org/#/ preschool 765-0150

1-5 yrs.

Trinity Preschool strives to provide a well-trained staff and a developmentally appropriate environment for each age group which offers learning development in all areas of a child’s growth. Each child is treated as an individual and a unique gift from God.

Wesleyan Preschool Academy, Kernersville Wesleyan Church 930 N. Main St., Kernersville

kwcfamily.com/#/ ministries/preschool 404-7190

1-5 yrs.

Wesleyan Preschool Academy offers an academic kindergarten readiness curriculum in a Christian environment. Spanish, music, science, math and more.

West Forsyth Christian Preschool 1200 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Lewisville

westforsythchristian preschool.org 766-0301

Winston-Salem Christian School 3730 University Parkway, Winston-Salem

wschristian.com 759-7762

3 mos.-5 yrs.

Adam’s Farm Christian Preschool 5113 Mackay Road, Jamestown

adamsfarmchurch.com 315-9192

18 mos.-5 yrs. Christian preschool teaching Biblical principles with developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Arts and Basics for Children 400 W. Radiance Drive, Greensboro

artsandbasics.com 655-9536

2-5 yrs.

Early drop off beginning at 7:30 a.m. Classes begin at 9 a.m. Day is over at noon or extended day until 2 p.m. for a small fee.

B’nai Shalom Day School Preschool 804-A Winview Drive, Greensboro

bnai-shalom.org 855-5091

1-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; early drop off 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at no extra charge; extended day program available until 6 p.m. Founded in 1970, B’nai Shalom Day School offers a dual curriculum of general studies and Judaic studies for toddlers through 8th grade. Jewish affiliation.

Caldwell Preschool 369 Air Harbor Road, Greensboro

caldwellpreschool.org 288-6434

1-6 yrs.

9 a.m.-1p.m. (Early Morning program 8-9 a.m., Enrichment Program 1-3 p.m.) Caldwell Preschool is a nondenominational, classical, Christian preschool that operates under a North Carolina Child Development Notice of Compliance. The preschool was established to provide the best possible experience for children without regard to race, sex, color, creed or national origin.

Calvary Kids Academy 1501 Huffine Mill Road, Greensboro

calvarykidsacademy.org 621-5090

6 wks. to Pre-K

One of the nation’s only Pre-K business and entrepreneurship-focused child-care academies; featuring the signature Millionaires in Training (MiT) curriculum.Unique age-appropriate language and science immersion activities each quarter. Full day and after-school care. Summer camp opportunities available by request.

Centenary Weekday School 2300 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro

centenaryumcgreensboro. org 292-7515

6 mos.Kindergarten

The program offered is an educational experience that is structured to meet the developmental needs - physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual - of young children under the guidance of trained teachers. Strives to offer a planned but informal, flexible program that stimulates and meets individual and group needs.

Childhood Enrichment Center at Christ United Methodist Church 410 N Holden Road, Greensboro

cecgreensboro.org 294-9080

3 mos.-5 yrs.

CEC is a developmentally based program where young children explore their world through active learning.

Christ’s Little Acorns Preschool 1300 N. College Drive, High Point

christslittleacornspreschool. org 889-6169

Infants-5 yrs.

The school’s mission is to provide a Christian environment with qualified, sensitive, loving individuals dedicated to developing a child’s educational, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth.

Cornerstone Baptist W.E.E. School 5736 Inman Road, Greensboro

cbc-gso.org 665-1921

ToddlersPre-K

WEE School is a half-day, Christian-based program serving the developmental needs of children at their various stages of growth while introducing them to God.

Covenant Kids Preschool 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point

covenant-church.com/ preschool 841-8847

18 mos.-5 yrs. Covenant Kids Preschool strives to provide children with a nurturing environment fostered by small class sizes and a caring staff. Students are encouraged to develop their self-confidence through inquiry based learning and exploration. Children are provided with the opportunity to grow their social skills, develop problem solving abilities, and acquire conflict resolution strategies.

Early Childhood Center 312 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro

eccgreensboro.org 378-6093

Infants-5 yrs.

Early Childhood Engagement Center at Temple Emanuel 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro

tegreensboro.org 292-7899

18 mos.-5 yrs. We believe preschool should be an adventure in learning. We strive to help children develop confidence, independence and a love for learning.

First Baptist Church Weekday School 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro

fbcgso.org 274-3286

6 wks.-Pre-K

9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children learn through developmental play, monthly Bible verses and guided curriculum.

First Lutheran School for Young Children 3600 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro

firstlutheran.com 294-0676

1 year old through Pre-K

Positive words and actions encourage each child to ask questions and make choices, to grow in selfconfidence and self-control, to develop respect for self and others, and to feel the joy in and curiosity for learning.

A five-day full-day program (7 a.m.-6 p.m.), as well as a five-day half-day program (8:30 a.m.-noon).

WFCP partners with parents in the Christian and academic education of your child. Goal is to give your child an academically balanced learning program with a constant Christian emphasis.

Winston Salem Christian School has been providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment for more than 30 years.

GUILFORD COUNTY

336 area code unless otherwise noted

The Early Childhood Center is operated as an outreach of West Market St. UMC. The ECC has maintained a five-star license with the Division of Child Development and Early Learning. We offer a developmentally appropriate program with attention given to the individual needs, interests and abilities of all children.

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First Presbyterian Preschool 918 N. Main St., High Point

firstpreshp.org/ weekdaykind.php 884-2248

6 mos. to 4 yrs.

The school strives to work on social, physical and academic skills to prepare children for kindergarden.

Classes operate from 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday through Friday. There is an optional late program on Wednesdays and Thursdays for an additional $15 per late session.

First Presbyterian Weekday Preschool 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro

fpcgreensboro.org/wpc 373-0445

12 mos.Kindergarten

The Weekday Preschool is a NAEYC accredited preschool offering a developmentally appropriate curriculum where children flourish as 21st century learners within a Christian environment.

Friendly Avenue Christian School 4800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro

facskids.com 292-3578

8 wks.-12 yrs.

Baptist affiliation. A five-star center that focuses on creative development, appropriate curriculum, Christian education, full-day program and a professional caring staff.

Greensboro Day School 5401 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro

greensboroday.org 288-8590

3-18 yrs.

Greensboro Day School is one of the largest nonsectarian independent schools in the Triad, and is known throughout the nation for its excellence in education.

Greensboro Montessori School 2856 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro

thegms.org 668-0119

18 mos.Grade 8

GMS prides itself in offering a well–rounded, authentic Montessori curriculum beginning in the toddler yrs. and continuing through elementary and middle school.

Greensboro New School 304 S. Elam Ave., Greensboro

greensboronewschool.org 202-2121

Preschool Program, 2.5 to 5 yrs.; Kindergarten Program, 5 to 6 yrs.

Preschool and kindergarten hours 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Options for three, four and five days a week.

Some extended care is available. GNS strives to provide a child-centered, child-directed learning where students are partners along with parents and teachers in developing goals and processes.

Guilford College United Methodist Church Preschool 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro

guilfordcollegeumc.org 294-6730

Toddlers-4 yrs. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The school emphasizes a “Whole Child” approach to learning that focuses on meeting a child’s individual needs as well as supporting their development spiritually, emotionally, physically and cognitively.

Guilford Park Preschool 2100 Fernwood Drive, Greensboro

guilfordpark.org 288-5452

3 mos.-Pre-K

High Point Christian Academy Preschool 307 Rotary Drive, High Point

hpcacougars.org/preschool 841-8770

18 mos.-4 yrs. 8:30 a.m.-noon with Early Room and Afterschool provided, based on ages. HPCA accredited preschool that strives to provide children with kindergarten readiness skills in a loving, Christ-centered environment, fostering the cognitive, language, social, and physical growth and development of children. Includes art, music, the Creature Teacher, Tumblebus and more.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Guilford Park Preschool provides an individualized environment with sensory enriched play with opportunities and experiences to develop the whole child socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually.

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High Point Friends School Preschool 800-A Quaker Lane, High Point

hpfs.org 886-5516

2-5 yrs.

Faith-centered principles and Christian values. Focus on academic readiness, communication/listening skills and social/emotional development. Weekly instruction in music, Spanish, puppetry/creative arts and monthly enrichment programs. Full-day and half-day programs available.

High Point Regional Child Care and Early Learning Center 701 N. Lindsay St., High Point

brighthorizons.com/ highpoint 878-6013

6 wks.-6 yrs.

A state-of-the-art facility with small group sizes and a curriculum offering high-level educational enrichment programs including Ready for School, Science Rocks, Artsmart, Garden Works and Math Counts.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School & Pre-K Eagle’s Nest 4145 Johnston St., High Point

ihm-school.com 887-2613

4 yrs.

High Point’s only Catholic preschool. Designed to develop the whole child-spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally by providing a variety of enrichment opportunities.

Jamestown United Methodist Preschool (J.U.M.P.) 403 E. Main St., Jamestown

jumc.org 454-2755

1-5 yrs.

Established in 1965, the school is a half-day Christian preschool striving to promote learning in a fun, safe and stimulating environment enabling children to grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Specials include Music 2 Movement, Creature Teacher, KinderKixx, Lil Hoopers and weekly Chapel.

Kids R Kids of GSO Pisgah Church Road 514 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro

kidsrkidsgso.com 288-4440

6 wks.-12 yrs.

6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Five-Star preschool program. Offers a structured preschool program to teach children the fundamentals to prepare them for kindergarten.

Kids R Kids of GSO Regency Drive 4230 Regency Drive, Greensboro

kidsrkidsnc1.com 856-9990

6 wks.-12 yrs.

6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Low-ratio program with emphasis on kindergarten readiness. Parents have the ability to watch their children online.

KinderNoggin 2066 Deep River Road, High Point

kindernoggin.net 885-9000

1-5 yrs.

7 a.m.-6 p.m. KinderNoggin’s goal is to be an innovative early childhood educational program based on the premise of merging the best features of a home school and a large traditionally structured school to create a learning environment like no other. One in which every child receives individualized love and attention coupled with a superior education.

Mt. Pisgah Weekday School 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro

mpws.org 288-3335

12 mos.-5 yrs./Pre-K

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Methodist affiliated. Classes are structured in a developmentally appropriate manner to address all areas of a child’s growth.

Muirs Chapel Christian Playschool 314 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro

muirschapelumc.com 299-4396

Infants-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Flexible schedule, children eat lunch at playschool, add-on programming available, yearround option, long-term, experienced staff and more than 25 yrs. of serving families.

A cut above STEM , e3 Robotics’ METALS (Math, Engineering, Technology, Art, Leadership and Science) program will excite your children and teens in areas of math, engineering, technology, art, leadership and science!

We educate using state of the art technology and challenging, yet fun, hands-on projects, while encouraging exploration and motivate each child to believe in themselves.

We offer: • After School Programs • Summer Camps • Workshops

336 area code unless otherwise noted

Challenging the mind. Nourishing the spirit.

Strong academics are at the core of our educational approach, but we know the best PreK-8th grade education develops the mind, body, and spirit.

Call today for a personal tour.

5400 Old Lake Jeanette Rd. Greensboro, NC 27455 336-288-2007 www.canterburygso.org

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New Garden Friends School 1128 New Garden Road, Greensboro

ngfs.org 299-0964

3 yrs. old through 12th grade

New Garden Friends School is the Triad’s only independent preschool through 12th grade school guided

by Quaker faith and practice, and built upon the long-held standards of rigorous and extraordinary Friends schools.

Oak Ridge Presbyterian Preschool 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge

orpcschool.org 609-7074

18 mos.-Pre-K 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ORPP offers a Christian environment for children to grow academically, socially and spiritually. Enrichment programs include music, creative movement, chapel and library time.

Our Children’s Community School 2204 Joan Ave., Greensboro

occsgreensboro.org 282-3332

1 yr.-grade 5

Focused on social-emotional competence, critical thinking, and co-constructed contextual learning through exploration and child-led play with mutual respect, intentional inclusion, friendships, and success in early childhood through elementary grades.

Our Children’s House 1105 Magnolia St., Greensboro

ourchildrenshouse.com 272-8882

1-5 yrs.

7 a.m.-6 p.m. A five-star child-care, multi-age grouped center.

Our Lady of Grace School 201 S. Chapman St., Greensboro

olgsch.org 275-1522

3 and 4 yrs.

Half-day sessions (8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m) and full-day (8:15 to 2:45 pm). Before and after school care available. Helping 3 year olds explore their world through crafts, music and educational play. OLG’s Pre-K 4 year old program focuses on kindergarten readiness as students become more independent learners.

Piedmont Global Preschool and Child Care 3907 W. Market St., Suite B, Greensboro

pgpreschoolandchildcare. com 294-1704

18 mos.-6 yrs. Offering a play-based early childhood curriculum that tracks individual child development in the following areas: social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies and the arts.

Primrose School of Brassfield 3105 Brassfield Road, Greensboro

primrosebrassfield.com 286-0500

Infants-After School program

Full-day child care using the Balanced Learning Curriculum, which blends child-initiated learning with teacher direction.

Primrose School of New Irving Park 4 North Pointe Court, Greensboro

primrosenewirvingpark.com 286-8889

Infants-After School program

Full-day child care using the Balanced Learning Curriculum, which blends child-initiated learning with teacher direction.

Rehobeth UMC Preschool 4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro

rehobeth.org 292-3405

2-4 yrs.

Our program has been operating since 1965 and runs September through May. 9 a.m.-noon with an optional Lunch Bunch program. We have visits from the Fire Department, Tumblebus and Greensboro Public Library.

Sedgefield Presbyterian Preschool 4216 Wayne Road, Greensboro

sedgefieldpresbyterian preschool.com 299-5353

18 mos.-5 yrs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Established in 1958. Emphasis on academic kindergarten preparation. Themes cover science, math, seasons, holidays, Spanish and ABCs and 123s.

Shining Light Academy 4530 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro

slanc.org 299-9688

3-4 yrs.

8 a.m.-2:45 p.m., before- and after-school care available Christ-centered, ABeka Book Academic Program, Biblical character training, small classes, athletics, computers, music, library, hot lunches and foreign language.

St. Francis Episcopal Day School 3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro

stfrancisgreensboro.org 288-4740

2-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-noon or with optional Lunch Bunch until 1 p.m. Member of National Association of Episcopal Schools. An allergy-sensitive environment – products made with nuts are not allowed in the school.

Starmount Preschool 3501 W. Market St., Greensboro

starmountpres.org 299-3564

6 mos.-5 yrs.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Starmount provides a nurturing environment which promotes growth and development of the whole child. Emphasizes belief that children learn best through art, music, creative movement and play.

Trinity Covenant Preschool 5200 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro

trinitychurchgso.org 299-9403

1 yr.-Pre-K

9 a.m.-noon with optional Lunch Bunch program. Christian program providing academic and social development, weekly Chapel, enrichment by Kinder Kixx soccer, KinderSpanish and KindersmART; library and on-site gym.

Village Kids Early Education Center 8100 Industrial Village Road, Greensboro

village-kids.net 662-0160

6 wks.-12 yrs.

Four-Star center located in the heart of the Triad. Developmental school readiness curriculum based on the N.C. Foundations for Learning Model. Enrichment programs include dance, music, soccer, tumble, fitness, computer and basketball.

Weekday Early Education 306 Guilford Road, Jamestown

fbcjamestown.net 454-4013

2 mos.-4 yrs.

Baptist-affiliated. Celebrating more than 30 yrs. of service in the community.

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Preschool 1225 Chestnut Drive, High Point

wesleymemorial.org 884-4232

3 mos.-K5

9 a.m.-noon and 9 a.m. -1 p.m. for K5. Accredited by NAEYC, Wesley Memorial strives to offer the community a program that encompasses the highest standards in early childhood education within a Christian environment of love and support.

Wesleyan Christian Childcare 1917 N. Centennial St., High Point

wesed.org 884-3333

6 wks.-4 yrs.

A full-day (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) program with age-appropriate curriculum, daily devotionals, weekly chapels, field trips and extracurricular activities, including dance, soccer, Spanish, tumbling, swimming and more.

Westchester Country Day School 2045 N. Old Greensboro Road, High Point

westchestercds.org 869-2128

4 yrs.

Westchester is a college preparatory school, teaching and guiding students in grades PK-12 to strive for excellence in moral and ethical conduct, academics, the arts, and athletics. The environment is one of mutual respect and nurturing from students, teachers, faculty, and parents, focused on a common vision of defining excellence.

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A Child’s World Learning Center — Advance/Bermuda Run 126 Commerce Drive, Bermuda Run

achildsworldnc.com 940-3975

6 wks.-12 yrs.

Five-Star Center. With a daily schedule that balances guided instruction and child-directed exploration with nutrition and rest, the center strives to provide a developmentally appropriate learning experience that is fun, safe and stimulating. Live web cams and an interactive activity mobile app provide a way to stay digitally connected to your child throughout the day.

Alamance Christian Preschool 1336 Townbranch Road, Graham

alamancechristianschool.org 1-5 yrs.

578-0318

Half or full day – Providing learning readiness in a structured, nurturing environment combining creative play, listening, and learning activities with a biblical world view.

Alamance Community College Childcare Center 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham

alamancecc.edu 506-4123

6 wks.-5 yrs.

The center is open from 7 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round. ACC’s center has a 5-star rating from the North Carolina Division of Child Development. The center provides programming designed for the optimal development of infants and children and serves as a laboratory for the training of students enrolled in the Early Childhood Associate curriculum.

Blessed Sacrament School 515 Hillcrest Ave., Burlington

bssknights.org 570-0019

3-5 yrs.

Maximum Teacher/Student Ratio: 2:18 3 day or 5 day, half or full day options. Catholic school, open to students of all faiths.

Burlington Christian Academy Preschool 621 Sixth St., Burlington

burlingtonchristian.org 227-0288

Age 3-12th grade

Burlington Christian Academy is an interdenominational, co-educational learning community serving students in Pre-K through grade 12. Established in 1978, BCA presently enrolls approximately 680 students with students attending from six surrounding counties. For K-3 and K-4, we offer half and full day options.

Child Care Network 10 Triad Locations

childcarenetwork.net 854-0740

6 wks.-12 yrs., 6 or 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Maximum Teacher/Student Ratio: Varies with age but meets NC’s 5-star rating. extended care Affordable 5-star facilities. Licensed for NCPREK. Research-based curriculum. Locations: Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Kernersville, Lewisville, Thomasville

Children’s House Montessori 3750 Alamance Road, Burlington

chmontessori.org 228-0908

2 yrs.elementary

First Presbyterian Playschool 508 W. Davis St., Burlington

fpcburlington.org 226-0080

18 mos.-5 yrs. Maximum Teacher/Student Ratio: Varies with age. Half day

Footsteps Preschool 222 Mt. Zion Church Road, Thomasville

footstepspreschool.org 472-4351

15 mos.-Pre K

Footsteps preschool serves families with a quality preschool experience by providing a secure and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.

Front Street UMC Playschool 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington

frontstreetplayschool.com 226-227-6603

2-4 yrs.

The program uses relationship-based, hands-on, experiential learning methods to prepare children for kindergarten and to be lifelong learners. NC licensed.

Graham Presbyterian Church Playschool 216 W. Harden St., Graham

grahampresbyterian.com 226-0955

1-4 yrs.

Part time preschool from 9 a.m.-Noon, Monday - Friday. Christian environment. The preschool also offers an Early Risers and Little Lunchers. Please contact Karen Canup at 226-0955 or gpcplayschool@ gmail.com.

Hillsdale UMC Preschool 5018 US Hwy 158, Advance

hillsdaleumc.com/preschool 998-1098

King First Baptist Church Child Development Center 122 Kirby Road, King

firstbaptistking.org 983-9332

6 wks.-12 yrs.

Loving, safe, Christian environment specializing in socialization and ultimately kindergarten readiness.

Student/Teacher Ratio: varies per age, enhanced ratios per state guidelines. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

King Moravian Preschool 228 W. Dalton Road, King

kingmoravianchurch.org/ preschool 983-4003

6 mos.-5 yrs.

King Moravian’s creative curriculum model facilitates appropriate learning through play, music, exploration, art and literature.

Little Patriots’ Preschool 2295 Union Grove Road, Lexington

uniongroveonline.com 764-3105

3-4 yrs.

8 a.m.-noon or 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The preschool is part of Union Grove Christian School. A full-week program designed with concentrated academics to allow parents to choose how many days students attend.

Macedonia Moravian Preschool 700 NC Hwy. 801 N., Advance

mmpreschool.net 998-6492

1-5 yrs.

Nurturing and preparing children for more than 30 yrs. The mission of Macedonia Moravian Preschool is to provide a loving and secure environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually in a Christian based program led by a dedicated, professional staff.

The Burlington School 1615 Greenwood Terrace/ 408 W. Davis St., Burlington

theburlingtonschool.org 228-0296/395-8550

3 yrs.-12th grade

The Burlington School is Alamance County’s only PS3-12th grade independent school. It focuses on superior academics and character development in a nurturing environment, where each student is encouraged to achieve his/her personal best. The faculty is dedicated to providing individualized attention and developing strong parent partnerships. Financial aid and payment plans are available.

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point

sunshinehouse.com 800-551-1561

6 wks.-12 yrs.

Infant, toddler, preschool and after-school programs offered in safe, licensed facilities featuring a nationally recognized, research-based curriculum. Visit website to find a location near you.

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Maximum Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:12 Full- and half-day programs available Affordable, authentic Montessori education. Serving the whole child as part of the whole family.

9 a.m.-noon. Hillsdale UMC Preschool strives to reach the youngest of disciples by providing a solid Christian framework and a strong educational foundation. Uses Creative Curriculum that offers a balanced approach to teaching preschool with a blend of teacher planned and child initiated learning strategies and activities. It focuses on the various strengths, needs, interests, and learning styles of individual students.

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Should ll you enro irt’ or ‘redsh g your risin r? rtne kinderga

BY DR. KRISTEN WYNNS

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cross North Carolina, many parents must make what seems like a life-changing decision for their rising kindergartners: Enroll or redshirt? The option to enroll a child who is not quite 5 years old — or who may have just turned 5 — often complicates parents’ decision-making process. The redshirt option allows parents to wait a year before enrolling their child in kindergarten.

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Too Much Too Soon?

If your child turns 5 on or before Aug. 31, he will be able to bounce into a kindergarten class that year. If your child turns 5 on Sept. 1 or later, and you would like to enroll him in kindergarten, you must go through an intense application process that involves submitting work samples and letters of recommendation, as well as IQ and achievement testing, to determine if he is eligible for early entry.

Some parents say the school system and others discouraged them from considering the early entry process.

“Everyone I told that I was considering having my son, Connor, tested for early entry kindergarten did nothing but tell me that he would never pass the test because they never knew of anyone to pass that test,” says Melissa S., a mother of three in Apex who wishes to remain anonymous. “They continued, saying it’s a waste of money and that I shouldn’t push my child to test because he’s a boy and they

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are too immature.”

Melissa proceeded with the early-entry testing and found it was the right path for her family to take.

“I knew my son was more than ready emotionally, physically, socially and academically,” she says. “Connor is 8 years old now and going into the fourth grade.

He is the youngest, but top in his class since kindergarten. This coming school year, he’s even enrolled in AIG classes. He is thriving!”

Potential advantages of early enrollment include:  Providing a challenging and enriching curriculum for a child who is ready and excited about school. 

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Sending a child to kindergarten with preschool peers and buddies.

Less financial obligations, since parents no longer have to pay daycare or preschool tuition.

(Keep in mind, however, there is a cost for earlyenrollment testing and some working parents

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A child will be cared for during the day, which allows parents more time to work or focus on other siblings.

Potential disadvantages of early entry include:  If a child is emotionally, socially or behaviorally immature, you may be setting him up for academic and emotional struggles. 

If a child is not academically ready, she may experience a very frustrating year and develop a negative attitude toward school.

Too Late or Just Right?

Redshirting is a concept taken from college sports, through which athletes practice with their team for the first year, but sit out during competitions to become stronger and more competitive for the next year.

When it comes to kindergarten, redshirting involves holding a child back from starting kindergarten at age 5 to give that child an extra year to develop emotionally, academically and physically.

Charlotte mom Michelle Vigor says redshirting her son was a very difficult and personal decision for her and her husband.

“We both agreed that he followed directions well and was a good listener,” she says, but decided “to give time for more development of gross and fine motor skills, as well as emotional growth.”

Vigor says she has no regrets because her son “had a fantastic year, and I would make the same decision again in a heartbeat.”

Retired Wake County teacher Patti Neptun, who taught kindergarten for 15 of her 37 years as a teacher, says the parents she knows who redshirted their kindergartners never experienced regret over this decision.

“I’ve had many parents who allowed their child to start as early as possible, and many ended up regretting it,” Neptun says.

“But of all the parents who waited to let their kindergartener to start as an older 5- or 6-year-old, not one ever regretted that decision.”

Potential advantages of redshirting include:  Giving a child an advantage to succeed

TAKING A Transitional Approach

academically, socially and athletically.

may still need to pay for after-school care.) 

Giving a child who may be socially or emotionally immature a chance to “ripen” before encountering the demands of kindergarten.

Potential disadvantages of redshirting include:  Facing negative reactions from critics who believe redshirting sets up an imbalanced and unfair playing field for other kids who are age-appropriate for their grade. 

Missing the chance to make that leap to kindergarten with preschool or daycare peers.

Transitional kindergarten can bridge the gap between redshirting and repeating another year of preschool. Many parents and teachers view transitional kindergarten as how kindergarten was “back in the day.” Classrooms take a more developmental approach that emphasizes children’s social and emotional needs, versus taking a fast-paced academic approach.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:  Children learn how to wait their turn, share and

play with other children.  Most learning is done through hands-on activities.

Making the Call When the time comes to make the decision about whether to enroll or redshirt your child, try to be realistic about her social, emotional and academic skills. Focus more on academic and social readiness, versus chronological age or size.

Signs of readiness include:  Knows ABCs or sight words, and can count from 1 to 10. 

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Has demonstrated an ability to sit for periods of time in a structured setting and attend to a lesson.

Can handle separation from mom and dad well.

Is able to play well with peers and demonstrates respect for adult authority figures.

Can handle transitions during the day from one activity to the next.

Still aren’t sure? Get a second opinion.

Ask your child’s preschool teacher, pediatrician or coach about whether they think your child might be ready for kindergarten. Many child psychologists offer a brief “screening” to more thoroughly assess your child’s emotional, social, behavioral and academic skills.

Consider what else your child will be doing if she does not start kindergarten. Will she repeat a preschool program with much younger children or enroll in a transitional kindergarten class?

Assess your child’s learning “window.”

 Teachers strive to make learning fun to set a

positive tone and help develop a child’s love of school.  There is typically less retention of transitional

kindergarten students once they enter a standard kindergarten program.

NEGATIVES TO CONSIDER:  Transitional kindergarten adds a year of schooling

and can lead to boredom if a child is academically ready for the higher demands of a regular kindergarten classroom.  Although many parents and teachers believe

holding a student back will result in higher achievement scores, most research suggests those advantages typically disappear by third grade.

Is he excited about starting kindergarten and bored with preschool lessons?

No matter when your child starts kindergarten, it’s a new beginning for him — and you. Project a positive and calm manner when discussing kindergarten with or around your child so that when you do send him off to kindergarten, your family will be able to cherish the memory of that special day.

Dr. Kristen Wynns is a child psychologist who owns Wynns Family Psychology in Cary and North Raleigh. She is also the founder of No Wimpy Parenting™. Visit wynnsfamilypsychology.com or follow Wynns Family Psychology to learn more.

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PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY

The Triad is home to more than 50 private schools, which are as varied and unique as our children. With our Private School Directory, we’ve made understanding your options a little easier. This directory was compiled from information provided to us by the schools and/or the schools’ websites. Information is subject to change. Want your private school listed? Email mbare@piedmontparent.com.

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ABC of NC Child Development Center 3904 Old Vineyard Road, WinstonSalem

abcofnc.org 251-1180

18 mos. +

Specialized school for children with autism spectrum disorders including Asperger’s. The school also provides parent education, social skills groups and spaces for typically developing children in an inclusive preschool program.

Bishop McGuinness High School 1725 NC Highway 66 South, Kernersville

bmhs.us 564-1010

Grades 9-12

Bishop McGuinness is a Catholic, college-preparatory school open to students of all faiths.

Transportation and financial aid are available.

Calvary Baptist Day School 5000 Country Club Road, WinstonSalem

cbdscougars.com 765-5546

3 yrs.-grade 12

Christian by design, challenging in scope and connected by community, Calvary Baptist Day School strives to provide students the best education in word, thought and deed.

Ephesus Junior Academy ejacademy.org 1225 N. Cleveland Ave., Winston Salem 723-3140

K-grade 8

A Seventh-day Adventist School offering a holistic curriculum.

First Christian Early Education 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville

fccmearlyed.com 996-1660

Ages 2-5

First Christian is committed to establishing an environment for students to cultivate a confident Christian world view through leadership in academics, physical, spiritual and social growth.

Forsyth Country Day School 5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville

fcds.org 945-3151

Age 2-grade 12

Forsyth Country Day School’s goal is to instill a lifelong commitment to learning, integrity, citizenship, compassion and community service. FCDS develops students who are principled, well-rounded thinkers, prepared for life.

Gospel Light Christian School 4940 Gospel Light Church Road, Winston-Salem

glcslions.org 722-6100

K3-grade 12

Traditional Christian education in a God-centered, Bible-based environment.

Greenhills School 1360 Lyndale Drive, Winston-Salem

greenhillsschool.ws 924-4908

5-14 yrs.

Orton-Gillingham tutoring for reading, handwriting, and spelling for specific learning disability students. Multisensory math. Fourth and fifth grade LD day school program.

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Jefferson Day School 501 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem

jefferson-dayschool.org 760-2JDS (2537)

Grades K-12

Jefferson Day School specializes ineducation for students who learn differently: Gifted, LD, ADHD, autistic, or other challenges impacting academic or social performance.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School 1730 Link Road, Winston-Salem

ourladyofmercyschool.org PreK4722-7204 grade 8

Our nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence is a community of faith, hope, and love, fostering hearts that are compassionate, minds that love to learn, and lives that are committed to citizenship and service.

Redeemer School 1046 Miller St., Winston-Salem

redeemerschool.org 724-9460

Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of America and accredited by Christian Schools International, Redeemer School offers a Christian education using hands-on, literature-based curriculum based on the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

Salem Academy 500 E. Salem Ave., Winston-Salem

salemacademy.com Grades 9-12 1-877-40-SALEM (72536)

Salem Academy is a private college-preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12. Founded in 1772, it is the oldest continually operating school for girls in the nation.

Salem Baptist Christian School 429 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem

salemvikings.org 725-6113

Preschoolgrade 12

Salem Baptist Christian School is a college-preparatory program that includes honors and Academic Placement course tracks; elementary and middle schools offer a foundational program with traditional subjects.

St. John’s Lutheran School 2415 Silas Creek Parkway, WinstonSalem

stjohnsws.com/st-johnsschool 725-1651

Preschoolgrade 8

Caring Christian teachers and staff challenge students to academic success and share the love of Christ. Financial aid is available. St. John’s strives to offer an exciting Christian education with high academic standards within the safest environment.

St. Leo Parish Catholic School 333 Springdale Ave., Winston Salem

stleocatholic.com 748-8252

3 yrs.-grade 8

Traditional Catholic-based education and a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School. Open to students of all denominations.

Summit School 2100 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

summitschool.com 724-5811

PreK-grade 9

For nearly 80 years, Summit has been committed to providing challenging academics, a strong foundation in the arts and technology, and a global curriculum. At Summit, the goal for students and for ourselves is to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively. And to that end, Summit makes these promises: Scholarship at its Best, A Fertile Learning Environment, A Sturdy Confidence, Intellectual Independence, State of the Art Facilities, and Educators Who Engage the Whole Child. Summit is accredited

by SACS and SAIS.

The Montessori School of Winston-Salem 6050 Holder Road, Clemmons

wsmontessori.org 766-5550

18 mos.-12 years

The Montessori School of Winston-Salem offers active, hand-on learning and a community centered approach of a Montessori Education, that fosters the academic, physical and socialemotional development of each child.

Triad Academy at Summit School 2100 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

summitschool.com 775-4900

Grades 1-9

Triad Academy, a division of Summit School, is a vibrant learning community serving students with language based learning differences like dyslexia in grades 1 through 9. Teachers use the Orton-Gillingham Approach, a multisensory method of teaching children with dyslexia.

Triad Baptist Christian Academy and Preschool 1175 S. Main St., Kernersville

triadbaptist.com 996-7573

24 mos.grade 9

Christian academy and preschool using a combination of A Beka, Bob Jones Press and ACSI curriculum. After-school care available for K-5th grade.

Winston-Salem Christian School 1225 N. Cleveland Ave., WinstonSalem

wschristian.com 759-7762

3 mos.-grade Winston-Salem Christian School has been providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered 12 environment for more than 30 years. WSCS is a diverse learning community serving area students from 3 months to 12th grade.

Woodland Baptist Christian School wbcseagles.org 969-2088 1175 Bethania Rural Hall Road, Winston-Salem

Transitional K-grade 8

K3-grade 12

WBCS is a direct ministry of Woodland Baptist Church. WBCS believes in educating the student academically, as well as spiritually.

GUILFORD COUNTY American Hebrew Academy 4334 Hobbs Road, Greensboro

americanhebrewacademy. Grade 9-12 org 217-7100

The nation’s first and only pluralistic Jewish boarding school offering rigorous college preparatory and Jewish studies courses and extracurricular activities.

B’nai Shalom Day School 804-A Winview Drive, Greensboro

bnai-shalom.org 855-5091

1-14 (grade 8)

B’nai Shalom Day School is the Triad’s only dual curriculum Jewish day school for children ages 1 year old to 8th grade. B’nai Shalom offers an integrated approach to learning that incorporates secular and Judaic studies, as well as art, music, physical education and technology. The coursework for Lower School and Upper School integrates science, math, language arts and technology into real-world situations.

Caldwell Academy 2900 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro

caldwellacademy.org 665-1161

Grades K-12

The mission of Caldwell Academy is to assist parents from a Biblical perspective in the instruction of their child by providing a classical and Christian education. Financial assistance is available.

Canterbury School 5400 Old Lake Jeannette Road, Greensboro

canterburygso.org 288-2007

PreK-grade 8

Canterbury School is an independent Episcopal day school with a vision and mission in scholarship and service. Financial aid and an extended day program are available.

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Greensboro Day School 5401 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro

greensboroday.org 288-8590

Ages 4-18

Greensboro Day School is one of the largest nonsectarian independent schools in the Triad.

Strives to provide a challenging academic program, emphasis on honor and values, and dedication to each individual child and family.

Greensboro Montessori School 2856 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro

thegms.org 668-0119

18 mos.grade 8

The Greensboro Montessori School stresses the development of life-long love of learning through individually guided, hands-on discovery and exploration. GMS offers an authentic Montessori curriculum for children ages 18 months through eighth grade with focus on educating the whole child: academically, socially and emotionally.

Hayworth Christian School 1696 Westchester Drive, High Point

hayworthchristian.org 882-3126

PreK-grade 12

Hayworth Christian School is a growing school with an emphasis on learning, developing leadership skills and promoting spiritual growth.

High Point Christian Academy 800 Phillips Ave., High Point

hpcacougars.org 841-8702

Preschool12th grade

HPCA is a Christ-centered, college preparatory, accredited Academy excelling in academics, the arts, and athletics, serving families from more than 23 zip codes and 100 churches in the Triad.

High Point Friends School 800-A Quaker Lane, High Point

hpfs.org 886-5516

Preschoolgrade 8

The mission of High Point Friends School is to foster academic excellence, spiritual values and social responsibility within the context of Quaker Christian principles. Strives to offer a school that will welcome those of all backgrounds and faiths, in keeping with the Christian traditions of simplicity, peace, integrity, community and equality.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School 4145 Johnson St., High Point

ihm-school.com 887-2613

PreK-grade 8

High Point’s only Catholic school serving students from preK through 8th grade. Student/ Teacher ratio: 8:1.

New Garden Friends School 1128 New Garden Road, Greensboro

ngfs.org 299-0964

3 yrs.-grade 12

New Garden Friends School is the Triad’s only independent preschool through 12th grade school guided by Quaker faith and practice, and built upon the long-held standards of rigorous and extraordinary Friends schools.

Noble Academy 3310 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro

nobleknights.org 282-7044

K-12

Noble Academy specializes in working with students with a diagnosis of ADHD or another diagnosed learning difference.

Oak Ridge Military Academy 2317 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge

oakridgemilitary.com 643-4131

Grades 7-12

Oak Ridge Military Academy is a fully accredited, co-ed college-preparatory school and the second oldest military academy in the U.S. Offering rolling admissions, so students may enroll at anytime during the year.

Our Children’s Community School 2204 Joan Ave., Greensboro

occsgreensboro.org 282-3332

3 mos.grade 5

Focused on social-emotional competence, critical thinking, and co-constructed contextual learning through exploration and child-led play with mutual respect, intentional inclusion, friendships, and success in early childhood through elementary grades.

Our Lady of Grace School 201 S. Chapman St., Greensboro

olgsch.org 275-1522

3 yrs.-grade 8

Our Lady of Grace is a school that emphasizes academic excellence with faith and family values. We see the unique God-given gifts of each child and encourage boys and girls in their learning development – at all levels, including students who need additional help and those who crave more challenging assignments.

Shining Light Academy 4530 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro

slanc.org 299-9688

K3-grade 12

Shining Light provides a traditional Christian education using comprehensive Abeka curriculum.

St. Pius X Catholic School 2200 N. Elm St., Greensboro

spxschool.com 273-9865

K-grade 8

Catholic school established in 1955.

The Piedmont School 815 Old Mill Road, High Point

thepiedmontschool.com 883-0992

K-9

Since 1982, The Piedmont School has helped children who are struggling in traditional educational environments, who have learning differences and/or ADHD, achieve their learning potential.

Tri-City Christian Academy 8000 Clinard Farms Road, High Point

tricityschool.com 665-9822

PreK-grade 10

The school’s mission is to provide an education in accordance with the Bible, as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, that enables students to reach their highest potential in academic excellence, spiritual growth, moral integrity and physical fitness, and which prepares them for Godly participation in the world community, and promotes loyal service to God and mankind.

Vandalia Christian School 3919 Pleasant Garden Road, Greensboro

vandaliachristian.com 379-8380

Preschoolgrade 12

Independent Baptist school. VCS has full state, regional and national accreditation through the NCCSA, AACS, NCPSA, NACSAA and the MSA-CESS.

Wesleyan Christian Academy 1917 N. Centennial St., High Point

wesed.org 884-3333

K1-grade 12

Wesleyan’s mission is to partner with families in providing a biblically based, collegepreparatory education so that students will be equipped to serve Christ and influence the world.

Westchester Country Day School 2045 N. Old Greensboro Road, High Point

westchestercds.org 869-2128

PreK-grade 12

Westchester Country Day School is a PK-12, independent, college preparatory school located on 53 acres in the heart of the Triad. Westchester emphasizes academic, athletic, and artistic excellence, and the moral growth of its students. WCDS offers broad opportunities in extracurricular activities and boasts 100 percent college placement.

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SURROUNDING COUNTIES alamancechristianschool. org 578-0318

12 mos.grade 12

Established in 1969, Alamance Christian School is a community Christian school that assists families through academics, arts and athletics in an environment that reinforces a Biblical world view. Student:teacher ratio, 15:1.

Blessed Sacrament School 515 Hillcrest Ave., Burlington

bssknights.org 570-0019

Pre-K (age 3)-grade 8

Established in 1935, Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic affiliated school accepting both Catholic and non-Catholic students. Standardized test scores routinely place in the top 10 percent in the nation, and has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Also offers summer camp. 15-24 students per class.

Burlington Christian Academy 621 Sixth St., Burlington

burlingtonchristian.org 227-0288

Preschoolgrade 12

A Christian-based school with a diverse denominational population founded in 1978.

BCA’s instructional program is characterized by integrated instruction, a focus on student application and transference of knowledge and skills, developmental appropriateness, critical thinking and problem solving, and a variety of instructional methods.

Calvary Christian School of King 748 Spainhour Road, King

calvarychristianschool.org 2 yrs.-grade 983-3743 12

New Garden Friends School is the Triad’s only independent preschool through 12th grade school guided by Quaker faith and practice, and built upon the long-held standards of rigorous and extraordinary Friends schools.

Children’s House Montessori School 3750 Alamance Road, Burlington

chmontessori.org 228-0908

Children’s House Montessori’s program incorporates Montessori material, inquiry-based units and Christian values.

Sheets Memorial Christian School 307 Holt St., Lexington

sheetsmemorial.org/smcs Infant-grade 249-4224, x 224 12

SMCS is a comprehensive educational institution that seeks to partner with Christian families to train spiritually, intellectually and socially balanced servant leaders whose reasoning and critical thinking skills are based on God’s Word.

The Burlington School theburlingtonschool.org 1615 Greenwood Terrace/ 408 W. Davis 228-0296/ 395-8550 St., Burlington

Age 3-grade 12

The Burlington School is Alamance County’s only PS3-12th grade independent school that stresses superior academics and character development in a nurturing environment, where each student is encourage to achieve his/her personal best.

Union Grove Christian School 2295 Union Grove Road, Lexington

3 yrs.-grade 12

Union Grove Christian School is located in the Arcadia community of N. Davidson County, just two miles from the Winston-Salem city limits. Baptist-affiliated.

uniongroveonline.com 764-3105

EDUCATION FOR LIFE Enrolling children from the toddler years through the 8th grade.

www.thegms.org Accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Southern Association of Independent Schools

336 area code unless otherwise noted

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Alamance Christian School 1336 Town Branch Road, Graham

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The Salem Academy student is never alone in her pursuit of academic distinction. An intimate learning environment and a dynamic network of classmates, teachers, coaches, and advisors help the Salem Academy student to develop the skills and the confidence she needs in order to achieve academic distinction and success in college and beyond.

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NORTH CAROLINA Arthur Morgan School

SOUTH CAROLINA Ben Lippen School

arthurmorganschool.org 60 AMS Circle Burnsville, NC 28714 828-675-4262 | Coed Grades 7-9 | Call for rates

benlippen.com 7401 Monticello Road Columbia, SC 29203 803-807-4000 | Coed Grades 7-12 | $34,990-$44,990

Asheville School

Camden Military Academy

ashevilleschool.org 360 Asheville School Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-254-6345 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $49,270*

Lake House Academy lakehouseacademy.com 447 Lily Pad Lane Flat Rock, NC 28731 877-267-5888 | Girls Ages 10-14 | Call for rates

oakridgemilitary.com 2317 Oak Ridge Road Oak Ridge, NC 27310 336-643-4131 | Coed Grades 7-12 | $29,000

Saint Mary’s School sms.edu 900 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, NC 27603 800-948-2557 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $49,500

Salem Academy salemacademy.com 500 E. Salem Ave. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-721-2643 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $43,960 *Annual tuitions.

GEORGIA Darlington School darlingtonschool.org 1014 Cave Spring Road Rome, GA 30161 706-235-6051 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $46,750

Riverside Military Academy riversidemilitary.com 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 800-462-2338 | Boys Grades 7-12 |$33,500

TENNESSEE Baylor School

baylorschool.org 171 Baylor School Road Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-5902 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $46,037

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge School blueridgeschool.com 273 Mayo Drive

Miller School of Albemarle

St. George, VA 22935 434-985-2811 | Boys Grades 9-12 | $43,250

Chatham Hall

chathamhall.org 800 Chatham Hall Circle Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2941 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $48,000

Christchurch School christchurchschool.org 49 Seahorse Lane Christchurch, VA 23031 804-758-2306 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $46,900

Episcopal High School episcopalhighschool.org 1200 N. Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22302 703-933-3000 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $51,750

Fishburne Military School fishburne.org 225 S. Wayne Ave. Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-946-7700 | Boys Grades 7-12 | $30,800

Foxcroft School

foxcroft.org 22407 Foxhound Lane Middleburg, VA 20118 540-687-4340 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $51,900

Hargrave Military Academy hargrave.edu 200 Military Drive Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2481 | Boys Grades 7-PG | $32,800

millerschoolofalbemarle.org 1000 Samuel Miller Loop Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-823-4805 | Coed Grades 8-PG | $37,325-$41,695

Oak Hill Academy oak-hill.net 2635 Oak Hill Road Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 276-579-2619 | Coed Grades 8-12 | $28,990

Randolph-Macon Academy rma.edu 200 Academy Drive Front Royal, VA 22630 540-636-5200 | Coed Grades 6-PG | $26,640-$35,635

Stuart Hall stuarthallschool.org 235 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401 540-885-0356 | Girls Grades 8-12 | $46,500

Virginia Episcopal School ves.org 400 VES Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-385-3600 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $34,400-$45,900

Woodberry Forest School woodberry.org 898 Woodberry Forest Road Woodberry Forest, VA 22989 888-798-9371 | Boys Grades 9-12 | $51,700

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Oak Ridge Military Academy

camdenmilitary.com 520 Hwy. 1 N. Camden, SC 29020 800-948-6291 | Boys Grades 7-12 | Starting at $23,290

BOARDING SCHOOLS

Read

TO

Achieve

Changes to mandated program result in progress

BY ANNE WOOTEN GREEN

After a rough first year, the North Carolina-mandated Read to Achieve program is showing progress by increasing the number of third-graders reading at grade level. Implementation, however, still has its problems, including full funding for the program and key program details that remain in flux.

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What is Read to Achieve?

The Read to Achieve law, enacted in July 2012 as part of the Excellent Public Schools Act, was designed to ensure that North Carolina students are reading at or above grade level by the end of the third grade. The law took effect for the 2013-14 school year.

In the original legislation, if a student failed to achieve the set benchmark, that student was held back from advancing to fourth grade. Now, however, no third-grade student is retained based solely on Read to Achieve results, and there are many ways a thirdgrader can demonstrate reading proficiency, according to the law, including: • Score proficient on the Beginning of Grade test, which is taken at the start of third grade.

• Score proficient on the End of Grade test, taken at the end of third grade.

• Successfully complete a portfolio of reading assessments.

• Retake the EOG test once, if he or she fails it the first time.

• Successfully pass an authorized alternative test.

Challenges and Costs Whitney Oakley, executive director of Guilford County School’s K-5 curriculum, believes helping kids to be better readers is a good thing, but she is critical of Read to Achieve’s implementation and timing.

Oakley believes third grade is too late to start a reading intervention.

“Research shows that we should be intervening long before third grade, and retention doesn’t help anybody,” she says.

“We should step in between kindergarten and first grade. We know that an early foundation in reading prepares students better for the rest of their education.”

Chuck Nusinov, executive director for learning and teaching in CharlotteMecklenburg Schools, says he thinks the intent of the law “was spot-on,” but that there is a “disconnect” between Read to Achieve’s intent and implementation.

Oakley agrees.

It is akin to an “unfunded mandate,” she says. “The size of the challenge is larger than the legislation. It is a state initiative that has presented some challenges with funding and with what we know research says about helping kids become better readers, and all of that has not been worked out in the best interests of kids.”

How the Law Helps Students A major part of the law included creation of summer reading camps to provide additional instruction in third-grade reading. In the summer of 2014, last-minute changes to the first camp caused confusion, when mandatory attendance was changed to voluntary, and a six-week program was cut to a minimum of three weeks.

“The law allowed a system to offer a minimum of three weeks up to six weeks,” says Nusinov. CMS kept the six-week option for its reading camps. “We wanted to offer the most sustained program to allow students to engage in learning.”

To make the camp student-friendly, CMS camps include field trips and incorporate music, dance, physical education and science, “We didn’t want students to feel like they were being punished,” Nusinov says. “It was all built around reading.”

Oakley says in summer 2014, the Guilford County school system was able to serve both rising third- and fourth-grade students because of a personal donation. But because of budget constraints, only rising fourth-graders were served in summer 2015.

Like other school districts in the state, Wake County also struggles with the changes to and cost of the program.

The county is unique because it offers both traditional and year-round student calendars. Sherri Miller, director of the K-12 literacy academics department in WCPSS, says traditional calendar students who don’t pass the reading EOG are invited to attend a three-week reading camp during summer break. Year-round calendar students, however, are evaluated throughout the year.

“For our students on the year-round

calendar, we had to start the reading camps before they had even taken the End of Grade test,” she says. “So we had a camp as early as March.”

Next-Step Support If students remain below grade level after the camps, and cannot advance through a different assessment or an exemption, they are either retained or put in a “threequarters” transitional classroom, where they receive enhanced instruction in reading while remaining at a fourth-grade level in other subjects. If the students can pass an assessment in late October or early November, the reading retention label is removed from their file.

After attending a summer camp and being retested, CMS students who need more help can go into a transitional fourthgrade class, Nusinov says. “We follow an intensified reading model. We pull those children out of the transitional class for additional reading help. We can do this for an entire school year.”

In Wake County, the reading classes in 2014 showed that more than 60 percent of students made gains, Miller says. Most of the students were placed in transitional classes, but students were not pulled out of those classes for reading. “Each student has 90 minutes of uninterrupted reading instruction by a fourth-grade teacher,” she says.

“The program has the public much more aware of reading performance at the third-grade level,” Oakley says. “Third grade now feels more like a gateway grade.”

Despite the challenges of Read to Achieve, Nusinov sees the bright spots. “We had a girl who came into the reading camp who was reading at only a kindergarten level,” he says. “When she was tested at the end of the camp, she was reading at a second-grade, eight-month level. That makes it all worthwhile.”

Anne Wooten Green is a freelance writer and editor based in Winston-Salem.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS North Carolina maintains an outstanding public school system, and schools in the Triad are no exception. Our comprehensive list of area public schools is a great way to keep important school information at your fingertips. For school performance and test scores, visit ncreportcards.org.

FORSYTH COUNTY Ashley Magnet Elementary School

Winston-Salem 703-4206

Caleb’s Creek Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/aes 1647 E. 19th St., Winston-Salem 703-4203

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ccreekes 1109 Salem Crossing Road, Kernersville 703-6757

Atkins Academic & Technology High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ahs 3605 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-Salem 703-6754

Career Center High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/careercenter 910 Highland Court, Winston-Salem 727-8181

Bolton Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/bolton 1250 Bolton St., Winston-Salem 774-4626

Carter High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/carterhs 851 Highland Court, Winston-Salem 771-4590

Brunson Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/brunson 155 N. Hawthorne Road,

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Carver High School

Clemmons Middle School

Cash Elementary School

Cook Elementary School

Children’s Center

Diggs-Latham Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/carverhs 3545 Carver School Road, WinstonSalem 727-2987 wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cash 4700 Old Hollow Road, Kernersville 703-4174 wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ccenter 2315 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem 727-2440

Clemmons Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ces 6200 Bingham Ave., Clemmons 703-4210

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/clemmonsms 3785 Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem 703-4217

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cook 920 11th St. NW, Winston-Salem 703-4201

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/diggslathames 986 Hutton St., Winston-Salem 727-2310

Early College of Forsyth

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/earlycollege 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, WinstonSalem Forsyth Technical Community 336 area code unless otherwise noted

PUBLIC

PUBLIC SCHOOLS North Carolina maintains an outstanding public school system, and schools in the Triad are no exception. Our comprehensive list of area public schools is a great way to keep important school information at your fingertips. For school performance and test scores, visit ncreportcards.org.

FORSYTH COUNTY Ashley Magnet Elementary School

Winston-Salem 703-4206

Caleb’s Creek Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/aes 1647 E. 19th St., Winston-Salem 703-4203

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ccreekes 1109 Salem Crossing Road, Kernersville 703-6757

Atkins Academic & Technology High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ahs 3605 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-Salem 703-6754

Career Center High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/careercenter 910 Highland Court, Winston-Salem 727-8181

Bolton Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/bolton 1250 Bolton St., Winston-Salem 774-4626

Carter High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/carterhs 851 Highland Court, Winston-Salem 771-4590

Brunson Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/brunson 155 N. Hawthorne Road,

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Carver High School

Clemmons Middle School

Cash Elementary School

Cook Elementary School

Children’s Center

Diggs-Latham Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/carverhs 3545 Carver School Road, WinstonSalem 727-2987 wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cash 4700 Old Hollow Road, Kernersville 703-4174 wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ccenter 2315 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem 727-2440

Clemmons Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ces 6200 Bingham Ave., Clemmons 703-4210

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/clemmonsms 3785 Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem 703-4217

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cook 920 11th St. NW, Winston-Salem 703-4201

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/diggslathames 986 Hutton St., Winston-Salem 727-2310

Early College of Forsyth

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/earlycollege 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, WinstonSalem Forsyth Technical Community 336 area code unless otherwise noted

Forsyth County | PUBLIC SCHOOLS

College, Ardmore Hall, Room 210, Winston-Salem 757-3290

East Forsyth High School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/eforsythhs 2500 W. Mountain St., Kernersville 703-6735

East Forsyth Middle School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/eforsythms 810 Bagley Drive, Kernersville 703-6765

Easton Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ees 734 E. Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem 748-4063

Flat Rock Middle School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/flatrock 4648 Ebert Road, Winston-Salem 703-6762

Forest Park Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/fpes 2019 Milford St., Winston-Salem 703-4291

Forsyth Middle College

Winston-Salem 703-4238

Hanes Middle School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/hanesmagnet 2900 Indiana Ave., Winston-Salem 727-2252 Hospital/Homebound Educational Center wsfcs.k12.nc.us/hhec 2020 E. 12th Street, Winston-Salem 727-2751

Ibraham Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ies 5036 Old Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem 703-6771

Jefferson Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/jes 4000 Jefferson School Lane, Winston-Salem 703-4215

John F. Kennedy High School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/kennedy 890 E. 11th St., Winston-Salem 727-2085

John F. Kennedy Middle School

Frank Morgan Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/kes 512 W. Mountain St., Kernersville 703-4100

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/morgan 3210 Village Point Drive, Clemmons 703-4148

Gibson Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ges 2020 Walker Road, Winston-Salem 703-4212

Glenn High School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/glennhs 1600 Union Cross Road, Kernersville 771-4500

Griffith Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/griffithes 1385 W. Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem 703-4245

Hall-Woodward Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/hwes 125 Nicholson Road,

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/kennedy 890 E 11th St., Winston-Salem 703-4143

Kernersville Elementary School

Kernersville Middle School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/kms 110 Brown Road, Kernersville 996-5566

Kimberley Park Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/kpes 1701 N. Cherry St., Winston-Salem 703-6731

Kimmel Farm Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/kfes 4672 Ebert Road, Winston-Salem 703-6760

Kingswood School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/kingswood 1001 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem 703-4128

336 area code unless otherwise noted

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/konnoakes 3200 Renon Road, Winston-Salem 771-4567

Lewisville Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/lewisvillees 150 Lucy Lane, Lewisville 703-4224

Lowrance Middle School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/lowrance 2900 Indiana Ave., Winston-Salem 727-2524

Main Street Academy

Winston-Salem 661-4880

North Hills Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/nhes 340 Alspaugh Drive, Winston-Salem 703-4176

Northwest Middle School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/nwestms 5501 Murray Road, Winston-Salem 924-5126

Old Richmond Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/msa 2700 S. Main St., Winston-Salem 703-4185

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ores 6315 Tobaccoville Road, Tobaccoville 703-4287

Meadowlark Elementary School

Old Town Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/mes 401 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem 703-4208

Meadowlark Middle School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/mms 301 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem 703-4228

Middle Fork Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/mfes 3125 Williston Road, Walkertown 748-4090

Mineral Springs Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/mses 4527 Ogburn Ave., Winston-Salem 703-6788

Mineral Springs Middle School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/msms 4559 Ogburn Ave., Winston-Salem 703-6733

Moore Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/moorees 451 Knollwood St., Winston-Salem 727-2860

Mount Tabor High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/mths 342 Petree Road, Winston-Salem 703-6700

North Forsyth High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/northforsyth 5705 Shattalon Drive,

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/otes 3930 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem 703-4283

Paisley IB Middle School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/paisley 1400 Grant St., Winston-Salem 727-2775

Parkland IB Magnet School wsfcs.k12.nc.is/parklandhs 1600 Brewer Road, Winston-Salem 771-4700

Petree Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/pes 3815 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-Salem 748-3454

Philo-Hill Magnet Academy wsfcs.k12.nc.us/philohill 410 Haverhill St., Winston-Salem 771-4570

Piney Grove Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/pges 1500 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville 703-4122

R.J. Reynolds High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/reynolds 301 N. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem 727-2061

Reagan High School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/reaganhs 3750 Transou Road, Pfafftown 703-6776

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wsfcs.k12.nc.us/fmc 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, WinstonSalem Forsyth Technical Community College, Snyder Hall Room 6146, Winston-Salem 734-7437

Konnoak Elementary School

PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Forsyth and Guilford Counties

Rural Hall Elementary School

3500 Sally Kirk Road, WinstonSalem 703-4222

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/rhes 275 College St., Rural Hall 969-9376

Union Cross Elementary School

Sedge Garden Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/uces 4300 High Point Road, Kernersville 703-4233

wsfsc.k12.nc.us/sges 475 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville 771-4545

Vienna Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ves 1975 Chickasha Road, Pfafftown 945-5163

Sherwood Forest Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/sfes 1055 Yorkshire Road, Winston-Salem 774-4646

Walkertown Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/wtes 2971 Main St., Walkertown 595-2311

Smith Farm Elementary School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/sfarm 4250 Johnny Knoll Lane, Winston-Salem 703-4188

Walkertown High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/whs 5240 Sullivantown Road, Walkertown 595-2161

South Fork Elementary School

Walkertown Middle School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/southforkes 4332 County Club Road, Winston-Salem 703-4231

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/walkms 5240 Sullivantown Road, Walkertown 595-2161

Southeast Middle School

Ward Elementary School

PUBLIC

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/southeast 1200 Old Salem Road, Kernersville 703-4219

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/wardes 3775 Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem 703-4235

Southwest Elementary School

West Forsyth High School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/swes 1631 Southwest School Drive, Clemmons 703-4195

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/wfhs 1735 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons 712-4400

Speas Elementary School

Whitaker Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ses 2000 Polo Road, Winston-Salem 703-4135

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/wes 2600 Buena Vista Road, Winston-Salem 703-6740

The Downtown Elementary School

wsfcs.k12.nc.us/des 601 N. Cherry St., Winston-Salem 727-2914

Wiley Middle School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/wileyms 1400 Northwest Blvd., Winston-Salem 727-2378

The Special Children’s School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/scs 4505 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem 703-4191

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Administrative Center wsfcs.k12.nc.us 475 Corporate Square Drive, Winston-Salem 748-4000

Thomas Jefferson Middle School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/jms

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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Middle School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/wspa 1215 N. Cameron Ave., Winston-Salem 703-6732

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy High School wsfcs.k12.nc.us/wspa 1215 N. Cameron Ave., Winston-Salem 703-6732

GUILFORD COUNTY Alamance Elementary alamance.gcsnc.com/pages 3600 Williams Dairy Road, Greensboro 697-3177

Alderman Elementary

alderman.gcsnc.com 4211 Chateau Drive, Greensboro 294-7320

Allen Middle

allen.gcsnc.com 1108 Glendale Drive, Greensboro 294-7325

Allen Jay Elementary

ajes.gcsnc.com 1311 E. Springfield Road, High Point 434-8490

Allen Jay Middle

ajms.gcsnc.com 1201 E. Fairfield Road, High Point 819-2164

Andrews High

andrews.gcsnc.com 1920 McGuinn Drive, High Point 819-2800

Archer Elementary archer.gcsnc.com 2610 Four Season Blvd., Greensboro 294-7335

Aycock Middle

aycock.gcsnc.com 811 Cypress St., Greensboro 370-8110

The Middle College at Bennett mcbennett.gcsnc.com 610 Gorrell St., Greensboro 517-1832

Bessemer Elementary

bessemer.gcsnc.com 918 Huffine Mill Road, Greensboro 375-2585

Bluford STEM Academy

bluford.gcsnc.com 1901 Tuscaloosa St., Greensboro 370-8120

Brightwood Elementary brightwood.gcsnc.com 2001 Brightwood School Road, Greensboro 375-2565

Brooks Global Studies brooks.gcsnc.com 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro 370-8228

Brown Summit Middle

bsm.gcsnc.com 4720 N.C. Highway 150 E., Brown Summit 656-0432

The Academy at Central academyatcentral.gcsnc.com 700 Chestnut Drive, High Point 885-7905

Claxton Elementary

claxton.gcsnc.com 3720 Pinetop Road, Greensboro 545-2010

Colfax Elementary

colfax.gcsnc.com 9112 W. Market St., Colfax 275-4332

Cone Elementary

cone.gcsnc.com 2501 N. Church St., Greensboro 375-2595

Dudley High

dudley.gcsnc.com 1200 Lincoln St., Greensboro 370-8130

Eastern Guilford Middle egms.gcsnc.com 435 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville 449-4255

Eastern Guilford High

eghs.gcsnc.com 415 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville

Erwin Montessori

erwin.gcsnc.com 3012 E. Bessemer Ave., Greensboro 370-8151 336 area code unless otherwise noted

Guilford County | PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Fairview Elementary

fairview.gcsnc.com 608 Fairview St., High Point 819-2890

Falkener Elementary

falkener.gcsnc.com 3931 Naco Road, Greensboro 370-8150

Ferndale Middle

ferndale.gcsnc.com 701 Ferndale Blvd., High Point 819-2855

Florence Elementary

florence.gcsnc.com 7605 Florence School Road, High Point 819-2120

Foust Elementary

foust.gcsnc.com 2610 Floyd St., Greensboro 370-8155

Frazier Elementary

frazier.gcsnc.com 4215 Galway Drive, Greensboro

General Greene Elementary

generalgreene.gcsnc.com 1501 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro 545-2015

edlinesites.net/pages/George_C_ Simkins_Elementary 3511 E. Lee St., Greensboro 697-3070Â

Gibsonville Elementary gibsonville.gcsnc.com 401 E. Joyner St., Gibsonville 449-4214

Gillespie Park Elementary gillespie.gcsnc.com 1900 Martin Luther King Blvd., Greensboro 370-8640

Greensboro College Middle College

gcmc.gcsnc.com 815 W. Market St., Greensboro 370-8300

Grimsley High

grimsley.gcsnc.com 801 Westover Terrace, Greensboro 370-8180

mcgtcc-gso.gcsnc.com 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro 375-2466

The Middle College at GTCC - High Point mcgtcc-hp.gcsnc.com 901 S. Main St., High Point 819-4111

The Middle College at GTCC - Jamestown

mcgtcc-j.gcsnc.com 601 High Point Road, Jamestown 819-2957

The Early College at Guilford

ecg.gcsnc.com 5608 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro 316-2860

Guilford Elementary

guilfordelem.gcsnc.com 920 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro 316-5844

Guilford Middle

guilfordmiddle.gcsnc.com 320 Lindley Road, Greensboro 316-5833

Hairston Middle

hairston.gcsnc.com 3911 Naco Road, Greensboro 378-8280

Hampton Elementary University Partnership Magnet hampton.gcsnc.com 2301 Trade St., Greensboro 370-8220

High Point Central High hpc.gcsnc.com 801 Ferndale Blvd., High Point 819-2825

Hunter Elementary

hunter.gcsnc.com 1305 Merritt Drive, Greensboro 294-7345

Irving Park Elementary

irvingpark.gcsnc.com 1310 Sunset Drive, Greensboro 370-8225

Jackson Middle

jackson.gcsnc.com 2200 Ontario St., Greensboro 294-7350

336 area code unless otherwise noted

Jamestown Elementary jamestownes.gcsnc.com 108 Potter Drive, Jamestown 819-2110

Jamestown Middle

3600 Hines Chapel Road, McLeansville 375-2555

McLeansville Elementary

jamestownms.gcsnc.com 301 Haynes Road, Jamestown 819-2100

mcleansville.gcsnc.com 5315 Frieden Church Road, McLeansville 698-0144

Jefferson Elementary

McNair Elementary

Jesse Wharton Elementary

Mendenhall Middle

Johnson Street Global Studies

Millis Road Elementary

Jones Elementary

Monticello-Brown Summit Elementary

jefferson.gcsnc.com 1400 New Garden Road, Greensboro 316-5870

jessewharton.gcsnc.com 5813 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro 545-3700

johnsonstreet.gcsnc.com 1601 Johnson St., High Point 819-2900 jones.gcsnc.com 502 South St., Greensboro 370-8230

Joyner Elementary

joyner.gcsnc.com 3300 Normandy Road, Greensboro 545-2020

Kernodle Middle

kernodle.gcsnc.com 3600 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro 545-3717

Kirkman Park Elementary

kirkmanpark.gcsnc.com 1101 N. Centennial St., High Point 819-2905

Kiser Middle

kiser.gcsnc.com 716 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro 370-8240

The Academy at Lincoln lincoln.gcsnc.com 1016 Lincoln St., Greensboro 370-3471

Lindley Elementary

lindley.gcsnc.com 2700 Camden Road, Greensboro 294-7360

Madison Elementary madison.gcsnc.com

mcnair.gcsnc.com 4603 Yanceyville Road, Browns Summit 691-5460 mendenhall.gcsnc.com 205 Willoughby Blvd., Greensboro 545-2000 millisroad.gcsnc.com 4310 Millis Road, Jamestown 819-2125

monticello-bs.gcsnc.com 5006 N.C. Highway 150 E., Brown Summit 656-4010

Montlieu Academy of Technology

montlieu.gcsnc.com 1105 Montlieu Ave., High Point 819-2910

PUBLIC

George C. Simkins Jr. Elementary

The Middle College at GTCC - Greensboro

Morehead Elementary

morehead.gcsnc.com 4630 Tower Road, Greensboro 294-7370

Murphey Traditional Academy

murphey.gcsnc.com 2306 Ontario St., Greensboro 294-7380

Nathanael Greene Elementary

natgreene.gcsnc.com 2717 NC Highway 62 E., Liberty 685-5000

The Middle College at NC A&T ncat.gcsnc.com 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro 691-0941

The STEM Early College at N.C. A&TÂ stemec.gcsnc.com 402 Laurel St., Smith Hall Room

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004, Greensboro 370-8580

201 Alma Pinnix Drive, Greensboro 370-8200

Northeast Guilford Middle

Parkview Village Expressive Arts Elementary

negms.gcsnc.com 6720 McLeansville Road, McLeansville 375-2525

parkview.gcsnc.com 325 Gordon St., High Point 819-2945

Northeast Guilford High

Pearce Elementary

neghs.gcsnc.com 6700 McLeansville Road, McLeansville 375-2500

Northern Elementary

northernes.gcsnc.com 3801 N.C. Highway 150, Greensboro 656-4032

Northern Guilford High nghs.gcsnc.com 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro 643-8449

Northern Guilford Middle ngms.gcsnc.com 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road Greensboro, NC 27455 605-3342

PUBLIC

nwms.gcsnc.com 5300 Northwest School Road, Greensboro 605-3333

smith.gcsnc.com 2407 S. Holden Road, Greensboro 294-7300

Peeler Open Elementary

Southeast Guilford Middle

peeler.gcsnc.com 2200 Randall St., Greensboro 370-8270

segms.gcsnc.com 4825 Woody Mill Road, Greensboro 674-4280

Penn-Griffin School for the Arts

Southeast Guilford High

Pilot Elementary

Southern Elementary

ragsdale.gcsnc.com 1000 Lucy Ragsdale Drive, Jamestown 454-7400

Oak Hill Elementary

oakhill.gcsnc.com 320 Wrightenberry St., High Point 819-2925

Rankin Elementary

rankin.gcsnc.com 1501 Spry St., Greensboro 375-2545

Oak Ridge Elementary

oakridge.gcsnc.com 2050 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge 643-8410

Reedy Fork Elementary reedyfork.gcsnc.com 4571 Reedy Fork Parkway, Greensboro 656-3723

Oak View Elementary

oakview.gcsnc.com 614 Oakview Road, High Point 819-2935

Sedalia Elementary

sedalia.gcsnc.com 6120 Burlington Road, Sedalia 449-4711

Page High

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peck.gcsnc.com 1601 W. Florida St., Greensboro 370-8235

Ragsdale High

northwood.gcsnc.com 818 W. Lexington Ave., High Point 819-2920

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pleasantgarden.gcsnc.com 4833 Pleasant Garden Road, Pleasant Garden 674-4321

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Peck Elementary

Pleasant Garden Elementary

Northwest Guilford Middle

Shadybrook Elementary

The Academy at Smith

pilot.gcsnc.com 4701 Chimney Springs Drive, Greensboro 316-5820

nwhs.gcsnc.com 5240 Northwest School Road, Greensboro 605-3300

sedgefield.gcsnc.com 2905 Groometown Road, Greensboro 316-5858

pearce.gcsnc.com 2006 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro 605-5480

penngriffin.gcsnc.com 825 Washington St., High Point 819-2870

Northwest Guilford High

Sedgefield Elementary

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academyatsmith.gcsnc.com 2225 S. Holden Road, Greensboro 316-5866

seghs.gcsnc.com 4530 Southeast School Road, Greensboro 674-4300

southernes.gcsnc.com 5720 Drake Road, Greensboro 674-4325

518 N. Holden Road, Greensboro 294-7390

Stokesdale Elementary

stokesdale.gcsnc.com 8025 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale 643-8420

Summerfield Elementary summerfield.gcsnc.com 7501 Summerfield Road, Summerfield 643-8444

Sumner Elementary

sumner.gcsnc.com 1915 Harris Drive, Greensboro 316-5888

Triangle Lake Montessori

trianglelake.gcsnc.com 2401 Triangle Lake Road, High Point 819-2883

The Middle College at UNCG

uncg.gcsnc.com 1408 Walker Ave., Greensboro 334-3662

Union Hill Elementary

unionhill.gcsnc.com 3523 Triangle Lake Road, High Point 819-2130

Southern Guilford High

Vandalia Elementary

sghs.gcsnc.com 5700 Drake Road, Greensboro 674-4250

vandalia.gcsnc.com 407 E. Vandalia Road, Greensboro 370-8275

Southern Guilford Middle

Washington Montessori

sgms.gcsnc.com 5747 Drake Road, Greensboro 674-4266

washington.gcsnc.com 1110 E. Washington St., Greensboro 370-8290

Southwest Guilford Elementary

Weaver Academy

southwestes.gcsnc.com 4372 Southwest School Road, High Point 819-2992

Southwest Guilford High swghs.gcsnc.com 4364 Barrow Road, High Point 819-2970

Southwest Guilford Middle swgms.gcsnc.com 4368 Southwest School Road, High Point 819-2985

Sternberger Elementary sternberger.gcsnc.com

weaver.gcsnc.com 300 S. Spring St., Greensboro 370-8282

Welborn Academy of Science and Technology

welborn.gcsnc.com 1710 McGuinn Drive, High Point 819-2880

Western Guilford High

wghs.gcsnc.com 409 Friendway Road, Greensboro 316-5800

Wiley Elementary

wiley.gcsnc.com 600 W. Terrell St., Greensboro 370-8295 336 area code unless otherwise noted

Alamance, Davie, Davidson Counties | PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ALAMANCE COUNTY Alamance-Burlington Middle College

abss.k12.nc.us/amc 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham 438-4000

Alexander Wilson Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 2518 N.C. 54, Graham 578-1366

Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 2832 North NC 87, Elon 538-6030

Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School

abss.k12.nc.us 3224 Old Hillsborough Road, Mebane 563-2088

B. Everett Jordan Elementary School

abss.k12.nc.us 5827 Church Road, Graham 376-3673

Career and Technical Education Center

abss.k12.nc.us 2550 Buckingham Road, Burlington 570-6092

abss.k12.nc.us/eah 4040 Mebane Rogers Road, Mebane 563-5991

Eastlawn Elementary School

abss.k12.nc.us 502 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington 570-6180

Elon Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 510 E. Haggard Ave., Elon 538-6000

E.M. Holt Elementary School

abss.k12.nc.us 4751 South NC 62, Burlington 570-6420

E.M. Yoder Elementary abss.k12.nc.us 301 N. Charles St., Mebane 563-3722

abss.k12.nc.us 903 Trollinger Road, Graham 570-6440

Grove Park Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 141 Trail One, Burlington 570-6115

Harvey R. Newlin Elementary School

South Graham Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 320 Ivey Road, Graham 570-6520

South Mebane Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 600 S. Third St., Mebane 563-6905

Sylvan Elementary School

abss.k12.nc.us 316 Carden St., Burlington 570-6125

abss.k12.nc.us 7718 Sylvan Road, Snow Camp 376-3350

Haw River Elementary School

DAVIE COUNTY Central Davie Academy

abss.k12.nc.us 701 E. Main St., Haw River 578-0177

Highland Elementary School

abss.k12.nc.us 3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway, Burlington 538-8700

Hillcrest Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 1714 W. Davis St., Burlington 570-6120

Hugh M. Cummings High School abss.k12.nc.us 2200 N. Mebane St., Burlington 570-6100

Marvin B. Smith Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 2235 Delaney Drive, Burlington 570-6140

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/centraldavie-academy 160 Campbell Road, Mocksville 751-5712

Central Davie Education Center davie.k12.nc.us 220 Campbell Road, Mocksville 751-2491

Cooleemee Elementary

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/cooleemee 136 Marginal St., Cooleemee 284-2581

Cornatzer Elementary

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/cornatzer 552 Cornatzer Road, Mocksville 940-5097

Davie High

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/davie-high 1200 Salisbury Road, Mocksville 751-5905

Shady Grove Elementary

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/shady-grove 3179 Cornatzer Road, Advance 998-4719

South Davie Middle

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/south-davie 700 Hardison St., Mocksville 751-5941

William Ellis Middle

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/william-ellis 144 William Ellis Drive, Advance 998-2007

William R. Davie Elementary davie.k12.nc.us/schools/william-rdavie 3437 US Highway 601 North, Mocksville 492-5421

DAVIDSON COUNTY Brier Creek Elementary

bces.davidson.k12.nc.us 175 Watford Road, Thomasville 474-8200

Central Davidson High

davidson.k12.nc.us 2747 NC Highway 47, Lexington 357-2920

Central Davidson Middle davidson.k12.nc.us 2591 NC Highway 47, Lexington 357-2310

Churchland Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 7571 S. NC Highway 150, Lexington 242-5690

Early College High

Davidson County High School

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/early-college 1211 Salisbury Road, Mocksville 753-0888

davidson.k12.nc.us 2061 E. Holly Grove Road, Lexington 242-1459

Mocksville Elementary

Davidson Early College

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/mocksville 295 Cemetery St., Mocksville 751-2740

davidsonccc.edu PO Box 1287, Lexington 242-5686

abss.k12.nc.us 2847 Pleasant Grove Union School Road, Burlington 421-3701

North Davie Middle

Davis-Townsend Elementary

R. Homer Andrews Elementary School

Pinebrook Elementary

North Graham Elementary School abss.k12.nc.us 1025 Trollinger Road, Graham 578-2272

Pleasant Grove Elementary School

abss.k12.nc.us 2630 Buckingham Road, Burlington 578-0177

336 area code unless otherwise noted

davie.k12.nc.us/schools/north-davie 497 Farmington Road, Mocksville 998-5555 davie.k12.nc.us/schools/pinebrook 477 Pinebrook School Road, Mocksville 998-3868

davidson.k12.nc.us 975 Heath Church Road, Lexington 249-9880

Denton Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 305 W. Salisbury St., Denton 242-5708

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Eastern Alamance High School

Graham High School

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E. Lawson Brown Middle

Oak Grove Middle davidson.k12.nc.us 1771 Hoy Long Road, Winston-Salem 474-8250

davidson.k12.nc.us 1140 Kendall Mill Road, Thomasville 475-8845

East Davidson High

Pilot Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 1408 Lake Road, Thomasville 476-4814

davidson.k12.nc.us 145 Pilot School Road, Thomasville 472-7965

Fair Grove Elementary

Reeds Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 217 Cedar Lodge Road, Thomasville 472-7020

davidson.k12.nc.us 791 S. NC Highway 150, Lexington 242-5620

Friedberg Elementary

Silver Valley Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 1131 Friedberg Church Road, Winston-Salem 764-2059

davidson.k12.nc.us 11161 E. Old US Highway 64, Lexington 472-1576

Friendship Elementary

South Davidson High

davidson.k12.nc.us 1490 Friendship-Ledford Road, Winston-Salem 231-8744

davidson.k12.nc.us 14956 S. NC Highway 109, Denton 242-5700

South Davidson Middle

Hasty Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 14954 S. NC Highway 109, Denton 242-5705

davidson.k12.nc.us 325 Hasty School Road, Thomasville 475-1924

Southmont Elementary

Ledford High

davidson.k12.nc.us 398 Owen Road, Lexington 242-5800

PUBLIC

davidson.k12.nc.us 140 Jesse Green Road, Thomasville 769-9671

Southwood Elementary

Ledford Middle

davidson.k12.nc.us 5850 NC Highway 8, Lexington 357-2777

davidson.k12.nc.us 3954 N. NC Highway 109, Thomasville 476-4816

Stoner-Thomas

davidson.k12.nc.us 215 County School Road, Lexington 248-5421

Midway Elementary davidson.k12.nc.us 318 Midway School Road, Lexington 764-0064

Tyro Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 450 Cow Palace Road, Lexington 242-5760

North Davidson High davidson.k12.nc.us 7227 Old US 52, Lexington 731-8431

Tyro Middle

davidson.k12.nc.us 2946 Michael Road, Lexington 853-7795

North Davidson Middle davidson.k12.nc.us 333 Critcher Drive, Lexington 731-2331

Wallburg Elementary davidson.k12.nc.us 205 Motsinger Road, Winston-Salem 769-2921

Northwest Elementary

davidson.k12.nc.us 400 Northwest Elementary Road, Lexington 764-0360

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5701 Old Highway 52, Lexington 731-3361

north.stokes.k12.nc.us 1350 North Stokes School Road, Danbury 593-8134

West Davidson High

davidson.k12.nc.us 200 Dragon Drive, Lexington 853-8082

Pine Hall Elementary School

Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy

pinehall.stokes.k12.nc.us 1400 Pine Hall Road, Pine Hall 427-3689

davidson.k12.nc.us 2065 E. Holly Grove Road, Lexington 242-5820Â

Piney Grove Middle School pineygrove.weebly.com 3415 Piney Grove Church Road, Lawsonville 593-4000

STOKES COUNTY Chestnut Grove Middle School

Pinnacle Elementary School

chestnutgrove.stokes.k12.nc.us 2185 Chestnut Grove Road, King 983-2106

pinnacle.stokes.k12.nc.us 1095 Surry Line Road, Pinnacle 368-2990

Francisco Elementary School

Poplar Springs Elementary School

francisco.stokes.k12.nc.us 7165 NC 89 Highway Wes, Westfield 351-2453

poplarsprings.stokes.k12.nc.us 223 Hobe Kiser Road, King 985-0234

Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Germanton Elementary School

sandyridge.stokes.k12.nc.us 1070 Amostown Road, Sandy Ridge 871-2400

germanton.stokes.k12.nc.us 6085 NC 8 Highway South, Germanton 591-4021

Southeastern Stokes Middle School

King Elementary School

southeastern.stokes.k12.nc.us 1044 N. Main St., Walnut Cove 591-4371

king.stokes.k12.nc.us 152 E. School St., King 983-5824

South Stokes High School

Lawsonville Elementary School

south.stokes.k12.nc.us 1100 South Stokes High Drive, Walnut Cove 994-2995

lawsonville.stokes.k12.nc.us 4611 NC 8 Highway North, Lawsonville 593-8284

Stokes Early College

London Elementary School londonelementary.weebly.com 609 School St., Walnut Cove 591-7204

Meadowbrook Academy meadowbrook.stokes.k12.nc.us 817 Meadowbrook Drive, King 985-3224

Mount Olive Elementary School

mountolive.stokes.k12.nc.us 2145 Chestnut Grove Road, King 983-4351

earlycollege.stokes.k12.nc.us 1165 Dodgetown Road, Walnut Cove 593-5402

Walnut Cove Elementary School walnutcove.weebly.com 1211 Walnut Cove School Road, Walnut Cove 591-4408

West Stokes High School west.stokes.k12.nc.us 1400 Priddy Road, King 983-2099

336 area code unless otherwise noted

Phoenix Academy (K-5) pahp.com 4020 Meeting Way, High Point 869-0079

Piedmont Classical High School piedmontclassical.com 2311 W. Cone Blvd., Greensboro 455-3341

Summerfield Charter Academy (K-6) nhaschools.com/schools/ summerfield 5303 US Highway 220 North, Summerfield 317-1250

The College Preparatory and Leadership Academy of High Point (K-5) thepointcollegeprep.org 300 South NC 68 Highway, Greensboro 264-5573

Triad Math and Science Academy (K-11)

CHARTER SCHOOLS For Triad parents looking for another option within the public school system, charter schools are a great choice.

The Carter G. Woodson School of Challenge (K-12)

artsbasedschool.com 1380 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem 748-4116

cartergwoodsonschool.org Education and citizenship are our vital concern.

437 Goldfloss St., Winston-Salem 723-6838

Forsyth Academy (K-8) nhaschools.com/schools/forsyth 5426 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem 922-1121

Quality Education Academy (K-12) qeschools.org 5012-D Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem 744-7138

The North Carolina Leadership Academy (K-9) thencla.org 4353 High Point Road, Kernersville 992-2710

GUILFORD COUNTY Cornerstone Charter Academy (K-6)

2535 New Garden East, Greensboro 482-3855

Greensboro Academy (K-8) nhaschools.com/schools/ greensboro 4049 Battleground Ave., Greensboro 286-8404

Guilford Prep Academy (K-8) guilfordprep.org 2210 E. Cone Blvd.

Greensboro, NC 27405 954-1344

ALAMANCE COUNTY Clover Garden (K-12) cgsnc.org/joomla/ 2454 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Road, Burlington 264-9447

River Mill Academy (K-12) rivermill-academy.org PO Box 1450 1242 S. Main St., Graham 229-0909

The Hawbridge School (6-12) hawbridgeschool.org PO Box 162, Saxapahaw 376-1122

cornerstone.teamcfa.org

336 area code unless otherwise noted

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FORSYTH COUNTY Arts Based School (K-7)

tmsacharter.org 700 Creek Ridge Road, Greensboro 621-0061

Home Schooling 5 REASONS TO TAKE THE PLUNGE

BY URSULA VOGT

6 7 , 80 4

That’s the number North Carolina parents are buzzing about this fall.

According to the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education, there were an estimated 67,804 of homeschool students in North Carolina in 2014-15. Nationally, that number is 2.2 million.

Why does home-school draw so many traditional school families? We asked parents across North Carolina, including married couples, single parents, blended families, stay-at-home parents and working parents: “What made you take the plunge?”

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every night, which cut into family time.

“Home schooling really is a journey and it has touched every aspect of my life in one way or another,” she says. “It has brought new friendships to our lives, leadership roles, job opportunities and lifetime family memories that we wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

Gina Grothoff of Charlotte has a background in education.

One of her top reasons for home schooling her two children was to enable them to learn “in their own timeline and their own style of learning. …

You can change your methods along the way and modify as you go along to what works best for you and your family,” she says. “It also doesn’t have to look the same for every child, because each child has his own strengths, weaknesses and learning style.”

For example, the parent of a child with dyslexia could modify his lesson by using manipulatives to teach math, rather than a workbook.

“There are so many choices out there that it is mind boggling!” says Veronica Wright of Lexington, North Carolina. Wright, who also has a background in education, says she chose home-school because the traditional education setting required hours of homework

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Flexibility Home-schoolers don’t have to follow a weekly, day-to-day bell schedule but, according to the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education, they must still operate school “on a regular schedule, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations, during at least nine calendar months of the year.”

The division also recommends that home-schools maintain at least five clock hours of instruction each school day.

Many families take it a step further and home-school their children year-around, choosing vacation destinations that

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double as learning experiences and extended field trips. In addition to enabling a flexible schedule, home schooling also removes limits on where classes can be held.

Values Brian D. Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute, has been studying the home-school movement for the past 30 years.

He observes that by adulthood, home-school students are likely to internalize their parents’ values and beliefs at a high rate.

Charlotte residents Richard and Gail Hawkins, who immigrated to the U.S. from Africa, want to pass their values and heritage to their children.

They echo one of the primary reasons parents all over the country opt to home-school.

“Choosing to educate our own children has helped us to define what really matters to us in all areas — faith, academics, career, relationships and more,” the couple wrote together in an email statement.

Real-life Experiences Families who choose to homeschool their children say it isn’t just an educational choice, it’s a lifestyle choice that includes the

entire family working together and sharing experiences, like volunteering or taking classes together.

It’s also not a coincidence that many families who choose to take the plunge start their own businesses and have their kids work alongside them, like the Hawkins, who own nJoyScience, a home-school program offering science curricula for ages 6 and older.

Quality Time “The main reason I chose to home-school is because I missed my boys,” Wright says.

“For me, there was so much I wanted to share with and teach my kids, but there just wasn’t enough time.”

The unifying thread in all of the reasons these parents took the plunge is that they don’t want to miss out. At the end of a long day with hours of homework ahead, these parents are asking for more. More time, more connection and more experiences with their children.

Ursula Vogt is a freelance writer who began home schooling in 2001. She and her husband, Mark, have four kids. They chose home-school when their son was diagnosed with autism.

For More Information Browse the education listings on our website or do an online search for a local support group in your area.

REQUIREMENTS Parents/guardians residing in North Carolina and desiring, in lieu of conventional school attendance, to home-school their children who are at least age 7 but not yet age 16 must: • Hold at least a high-school diploma or its equivalent.

• Send to DNPE a Notice of Intent to Operate a Home School. The notice must include the name and address of the school along with the name of the school’s owner and chief administrator.

• Elect to operate under either Part 1 or Part 2 of Article 39 of the North Carolina General Statutes as a religious or as a nonreligious school.

• Operate the school “on a regular schedule, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations, during at least nine calendar months of the year.”

• Maintain at the school disease immunization and annual attendance records for each student.

• Have a nationally standardized achievement test administered annually to each student. The test must involve English grammar, reading, spelling and mathematics. Records of the test results must be retained at the home school for at least one year and made available to DNPE when requested.

• Notify DNPE when the school is no longer in operation.

RECOMMENDATIONS While not mandated by law, home schools are encouraged to:

HOME-SCHOOL RESOURCES According to North Carolina law, a home-school is defined as “a nonpublic school in which the student receives academic instruction from his/her parent, legal guardian or a member of the household in which the student resides.” Two household schools are permitted.

• Maintain at least five hours of instruction with the student(s) each school day.

• Conduct instruction each school year for 180 days.

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Parents who plan to educate their children at home must notify the Division of Non-Public Education. The following are state requirements for parents/guardians residing in North Carolina and desiring to home school their children who are at least age 7 but not yet 16 in lieu of conventional schooling.

• Offer instruction of at least similar quality, scope and duration as local conventional schools.

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each subject each day and information covered during the specified time period.

• Retain records at your school until the student has enrolled in a conventional school or has graduated.

• Administer and score a nationally standardized testing each year during the same week of your choice between March 1 and April 15 by someone not living in the same household as the student.

Orington-Gillingham reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science

Winston-Salem • 336-924-4908 www.greenhills-school.com

Source: North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education

Kernersville

993-3444 305 W. Mountain St.

ncdnpe.org 1309 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, 27699 (Administrative office location: 116 W. Jones St.) 919-733-4276

North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) nche.com P.O. Box 30243, Raleigh, NC 919-790-1100

ncfhe.org P.O. Box 601, Pfafftown By phone: Call First Line (Information and Referral Service) at 703-3000 and ask for the name and number of the person listed for Forsyth Home Educators.

After School Science Clubs EOG workshops • Special events Preschool programs

SPARKING IMAGINATIVE LEARNING FOR OVER 30 YEARS

centralcarolina.madscience.org

336-784-1818

Greensboro Home Educators greensborohomeeducators.onefireplace.com 3215-B Cypress Park Road Greensboro 210-7449

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High Point Home Educators hphe.net

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Alamance County Home Educators acche.org handprints@acche.org

Davie County Home Educators daviecountyhomeeducators.4t.com

Homeschool Associates of Randolph County harcnc.com

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