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Students Are Headed Back to School The new school year will kick off Wednesday, Aug. 25, with approximately 12,400 students expected to enter the doors of Moore County’s 24 schools, an increase of about 130 students over last year. “We’re excited about the new year and the great things that will be happening in our schools,” says Dr. Susan Purser, superintendent. Two new schools will open their doors this year, bringing the total number of schools in the system to 24. West Pine Elementary School will house nearly 400 students in grades K-5. It is located on Archie Road in West End, behind West Pine Middle School. Crain’s Creek Middle School near Vass expects to welcome approximately 375 students in grades 6-8. It is located on Union Church Road about five miles from Union Pines High School. Year-round programs began at three of the county’s schools July 19. Academy Heights Elementary in Pinehurst received approximately 270 students in grades K-5. Southern Pines Primary offers both a traditional schedule and a year-round schedule to students in grades K-2. Approximately 230 students are taking
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Moore County Schools: Growing to Greatness
elcome to the 2010-2011 school year! Yes, a new school year is about to begin for approximately 12,400 students (more than 600 of whom began their school year July 19, in our three year-round schools) — and the key word here is “new.” Educating young people in an everchanging world is not about doing the same thing year after year — even though the past includes many successes. I once heard someone say, “Just because something works doesn’t mean there isn’t a better way to do it.” That’s an essential point to remember if schools are to continue to progress. Each year is an opportunity to improve Superintendent what we do — an opportunity that has become more challenging in recent years because of the declining economy. Certainly, we’ve felt the pain of severe budget cuts, and anticipate more of the “pain” as the prospect of losing even more education dollars looms ahead. However, as we look toward the future, we don’t want budget to drive our thinking. Instead, we want to seize this opportunity to transform ourselves and what we do. Yet we must pause to think about what “improvement” means. Is it defined by standardized test results? AYP (as prescribed by No Child Left Behind) results? Graduation rates? Attendance rates? Tests and other data have their place, and they provide us with valuable information. However, the results must be viewed with an eye to their limitations, as well. First of all, state standardized tests only test a sampling of reading and math (with a science test in a couple of grades). No Child Left Behind makes a determination based
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on the results of these reading and math tests. No one will argue the fact that these two subject areas are the foundation that is needed for other learning to take place; however, by themselves, they will not adequately prepare a student for success in the world today. Therefore, when we talk about “improvement,” we first must determine what it really is — keeping in mind we are talking about preparing our children for the future, not turning out a “product.” First of all, I have not encountered a single educator who disagrees with the belief that no child should be “left behind.” By the same token, I have not encountered a single educator who believes No Child Left Behind’s AYP system of labeling schools is good or in any way accurately reflects the quality — or lack thereof — of a school. Again, math and reading are the foundations; however, they cannot be used in isolation to determine whether a child is succeeding. Research Professor of Education at New York University and historian of education Diane Ravitch, in her book “The Death and Life of the Great American School System,” says it best: “… lack of attention to history, science and the arts detracts from the quality of education, the quality of children’s lives, the quality of daily life in school and even performance on tests.” She goes on to say, “Children expand their vocabulary and improve their reading skills when they learn history, science and literature, just as they may sharpen their mathematics skills while learning science and geography. And the arts may motivate students to love learning.” I couldn’t agree more! Valuable and essential skills that we must develop in our students include the ability to think for themselves, how to problemsolve, how to differentiate fact from fiction, how to find answers to their questions. A recent cover story in Newsweek maga-
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zine talks about the results of more than 50 years of testing students on their creativity. The correlation between high levels of creativity and success in life is astounding — much more dependable as a predictor of future success than IQ. Unfortunately, the results of this ongoing study show that creativity among school children has been declining over the past 20 years. As our mission states, we will “provide engaging experiences that result in students learning what is needed to be successful citizens” — and what is needed to be successful citizens is much more than a score on a standardized math or reading test. History, science, the arts and more are essential if we are to prepare our students for the future. They cannot be set aside in the interest of higher standardized test scores. I believe Moore County students excel on these standardized tests because they are provided engaging experiences in a variety of areas. For example, it is gratifying to see two teams of students at one of our schools compete in an online math program against 37,000 teams nationwide and finish in the top 20! What a pleasure to see more than 100 of our students named AP (Advanced Placement) Scholars last year. Our teachers go above and beyond to challenge their students as evidenced by the number who work many hours beyond the regular school day to qualify and compete in various areas at the national level, such as debate, drama, chorus, technology and more. The number and dollar amount of scholarships being awarded to our seniors grows each year with an amazing $11.5 million in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2010! Each year, we have students who are named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and finalists. The number of students receiving military academy appointments from a district our size is incredible! I’m proud of the eagerness of our students to engage in community service proj-
ects, which range from elementary students collecting pennies for Haiti relief to high school students delivering food and clothing during the holidays — and there’s so much more! I think I am at my proudest, though, when I walk into our classrooms. Changes are taking place. There is a shift away from rote memorization of facts (which may have its place), and, instead, more engagement in creative activities that teach our students how to work with others, lessons that cause them to relate ideas, and learning based on discovery and research. These are the types of experiences that will prepare our young people for success in the world in which we live today. As I noted at the beginning, we must always seek a better way to do what we do. We do that in collaboration with our parents and local community, not as a result of any federal directive. We have an elected school board committed to giving of their time for the betterment of our schools. We have teachers who are dedicated and committed to the students in their care. We have administrators, as well as all of our staff, who work hard and seek only the best for our students. We have parents who are involved and supportive. We have a community that does so much to help and support our schools. All of these are needed for students to excel. Good schools don’t happen in isolation. I heard someone say, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” In a constantly changing world, that’s particularly true for a school system. However, as our Moore County Schools’ slogan says, we’re not just “growing,” we’re “Growing to Greatness.” Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year! I look forward to hearing from you throughout the year. Please feel free to contact me at any time — via e-mail at suggestions@ncmcs.org or (910) 947-2976.
Dr. Susan Purser is the superintendent of Moore County Schools.
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beginning Monday, Aug. 23, for elementary schools with the following schedule: K-2 — Aberdeen Primary, 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. 3-5 — Aberdeen Elementary, 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. K-5/K-8 — Elementary Schools, 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Middle and high schools will hold Back to School Night Tuesday, Aug. 24, with the following schedule: 6-8 — Middle Schools, 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. 9-12 - High Schools, 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The daily schedule for the county’s schools is as follows: Primary and elementary schools: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Exception: Two elementary schools that will be on slightly different schedules are Aberdeen
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Stormy Weather District Provides Information On School Closings
It is desirable for Moore County Schools decisionwill be reached. to make announcements regarding school An announcement to close or delay will closings or delays prior to 6:30 a.m. be communicated to principals, radio and When inclement weather is a strong TV stations, and to students’ and staff possibility or reality, one of three decisions members’ homes through the district’s will be made by the school automated Connect-ED phone administration. Schools will messaging system. No announceoperate as scheduled, delay or ment means, “school as usual.” close. Buses may delay the start of Delays or closings will be called routes on questionable mornings in to the radio and TV stations as late as 6:45 a.m. This will give ONLINE listed below; however, school us time to communicate to radio For the latest officials emphasize that Moore and TV stations. County Schools are best served by school weather If parents feel conditions are cancellations, see unsafe in their area, they should local stations, and that should be thepilot.com. parents’ first choice for keep their children at home. information. Moore County Schools reports Inclement weather in Moore County can delays or closings to the following radio occur in one area while the other areas are and television stations: unaffected. Therefore, the school district Radio Stations must be flexible in decision-making. When making a decision regarding the close or WIOZ 102.5 FM - Southern Pines delay of school, the superintendent and WEEB 990 AM - Southern Pines district-level staff will communicate with WQNX 1350 AM - Aberdeen appropriate agencies and personnel, and a WFLB 96.5 FM - Fayetteville
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TV Stations WFMY Channel 2 - Greensboro WGHP Channel 8 - High Point WRAL Channel 5 - Raleigh WTVD Channel 11- Durham WNCN Channel 17 - Raleigh News 14 Carolina In the event that schools are closed due to inclement weather, make-up days are scheduled to meet state requirements for 180 days of instruction. Potential make-up days are indicated on the school district’s calendar so families and staff may make personal plans accordingly. According to the school district calendar, inclement weather make-up days are scheduled, if needed, to take place in the following order for traditional schools: December 20, December 21, February 21, May 30, April 1, March 31. Subsequent days, if needed, will be made up March 2830 (order to be determined).
Make-up days for year-round schools, if needed, are scheduled in the following order: December 20, December 21, February 21, May 30, April 6 and March 18. Subsequent days, if needed, will be made up March 28-30 (order to be determined).
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Moore County Public Schools www.mcs.k12.nc.us. Aberdeen Elementary Grades 3-5 503 N. Sandhills Blvd. Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 944-1124 (910) 944-3597 fax Principal: Debbie Warren Student Population: 327*
Crain’s Creek Middle Grades 6-8 4631 Union Church Road Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 245-3796 (910) 245-7312 fax Principal: Rose Cooper Student Population: 376
Pinckney Academy Vocational/Alternative 160 Pinckney Road Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-2342 (910) 947-2404 fax Principal: Robin Liles Student Population: Varies
Southern Middle Grades 6-8 717 Johnson St. Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 693-1550 (910) 693-1544 fax Principal: Dr. Mike Metcalf Student Population: 679
Aberdeen Primary Grades K-2 310 Keyser St. Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 944-1523 (910) 944-3171 fax Principal: Sloan Browning Student Population: 331
Elise Middle Grades 6-8 180 North Broad St. Robbins, NC 27325 (910) 948-2421 (910) 948-4112 fax Principal: Brenda Cassady Student Population: 212
Pinecrest High Grades 9-12 250 Voit Gilmore Lane U.S. 15-501 South Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-6554 (910) 692-0606 fax Principal: Joel County Student Population: 2,156
Southern Pines Elementary Grades 3-5 255 S. May St. Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-2357 (910) 693-1745 fax Principal: Marcy Cooper Student Population: 440
Academy Heights Elementary Grades K-5 143 Douglas St. Pinehurst, NC 28370 (910) 295-5610 (910) 295-8338 fax Principal: Dale Buie Student Population: 263
Highfalls Elementary Grades K-8 1220 N.C. 22 High Falls, NC 27259 (910) 464-3600 (910) 464-5404 fax Principal: Kim Bullard Student Population: 285
Cameron Elementary Grades K-5 2636 N.C. 24-27 Cameron, NC 28326 (910) 245-7814 (910) 245-2760 fax Principal: Priscilla Riley Student Population: 236
New Century Middle Grades 6-8 1577 Union Church Road Cameron, NC 28326 (910) 947-1301 (910) 947-1227 fax Principal: LoriSue Driessen Student Population: 553
Carthage Elementary Grades K-5 312 Rockingham St. Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-2781 (910) 947-5670 fax Principal: Denny Ferguson Student Population: 373
North Moore High Grades 9-12 1504 North Moore Road Robbins, NC 27325 (910) 464-3105 (910) 464-6016 fax Principal: Scott Absher Student Population: 607
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Pinehurst Elementary Grades K-5 100 Dundee Road Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 295-6969 (910) 295-1027 fax Principal: Sara Bigley Student Population: 621
Southern Pines Primary Grades K-2 1250 W. New York Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-8659 (910) 692-8259 fax Principal: Mary Scott Harrison Student Population: 438
West Pine Middle Grades 6-8 144 Archie Road West End, NC 27376 (910) 673-1464 (910) 673-1272 fax Principal: Dr. Candace Turk Student Population: 807
Robbins Elementary Grades K-5 268 Rushwood Road Robbins, NC 28325 (910) 948-2411 (910) 948-3264 fax Principal: Heather Seawell Student Population: 445
Union Pines High Grades 9-12 1981 Union Church Road Cameron, NC 28326 (910) 947-5511 (910) 947-5117 fax Principal: Robin Lea Student Population: 1,219
Westmoore Elementary Grades K-8 2159 N.C. 705 Seagrove, NC 27341-7213 (910) 464-3401 (910) 464-5293 fax Principal: Lisa Scott Student Population: 425
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Grades K-5 2201 Farm Life School Road Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 949-2501 (910) 949-2927 fax Principal: Nora McNeill Student Population: 495
Vass-Lakeview Elementary Grades K-5 141 James St. Vass, NC 28394 (910) 245-3444 (910) 245-1301 fax Principal: Amanda Hickman Student Population: 566
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Area Offers Wide Variety of Educational Opportunities Charter Schools The Academy of Moore County Kindergarten through Eighth Grade 12588 U.S. 15/501, Aberdeen (910) 757-0401 www.academyofmoorecounty.com Principal: Allyson Schoen The school opened in 1997 to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Its mission is to pursue the N.C. core curriculum. Class size at The Academy of Moore County is less than 20 students per class. The school follows a uniformed dress code. STARS — Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School Kindergarten through Eighth Grade 140 Southern Dunes Drive, Vass (910) 695-1004 www.sandhillsrenaissance.com Principal: Sue Kemple Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School (STARS), established in 1999, is recognized as one of 42 “A-plus” (arts plus the basics) schools in North Carolina. STARS combines an integrated arts curriculum with experiences in the visual arts, drama, music and dance/movement.
Private Schools Calvary Christian School Day Care ages 2-5, Kindergarten-12th Grade 400 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines (910) 692-8311 www.calvarychristianschool.biz Principal: Dwight Creech Started as an alternative to public schools to offer and reflect a Christian philosophy, Calvary Christian School’s curriculum focuses on the basics, including reading, writing and arithmetic. Episcopal Day School (EDS) Pre-school (3-year-olds) through Fifth Grade 340 E. Massachusetts Ave., Southern Pines (910) 692-3492 www.episcopalday.org Headmaster: Jay St. John
Episcopal Day School enrolls 215 students. The mission at Episcopal Day School is to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a Christian community that treasures courage, leadership and excellence. EDS seeks to educate the whole child in mind, body and spirit. Faith Baptist Christian Academy Kindergarten through 10th Grade 2180 Carthage Road, West End, NC 27376 (910) 947-3797 www.fbcwestend.com/fbca.aspx Principal: Tony Connor Highland Christian Academy Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade 5587 U.S. 1 North, Vass (910) 695-0494 Headmaster: William Vaughn Longleaf Academy Kindergarten through Eighth Grade 600 Valley View Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-2665 www.longleafacademy.com Headmaster: Jill Dejak The Longleaf Academy is a private day school for children with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, AD/HD and other learning disabilities. Longleaf Academy focuses on a 4-to-1 student/teacher ratio in all language areas.
Pope John Paul II Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten Four through Eighth Grade 320 N. Ashe St., Southern Pines (910) 692-6241 www.jp2catholicschool.org Principal: Dr. Rick Kruska Pope John Paul II Catholic School is dedicated to forming the hearts and minds of its students according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith with the highest standard of academic excellence. Pope John Paul II Catholic School offers a rich and challenging curriculum for grades Pre-K four through eighth grade in the 2010-2011 school year, and is affordable and accessible to all children. Rainbow Baptist Church School Third Grade through Eighth Grade 702 W. Saunders Ave., Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 944-2799 Principal: K. Wayne Jones Sandhills Classical Christian (SCC) Preschool through Seventh Grade 650 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines (910) 695-1874 www.sandhillsccs.org e-mail: office@sandhillsccs.org Headmaster: Brad Johnson A nondenominational Christian school with a
biblical world view, Sandhills Classical Christian School fosters more than 150 young minds to think clearly, listen carefully, reason logically and articulate persuasively. A member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, SCCS offers a full curriculum for preschool through seventh grade children. Solid Rock Christian School Pre-school for ages 2- 4 and Kindergarten through 12th Grade 311 E. Maple St., Aberdeen (910) 944-2099 Principal: Thomas Conway
Home Schooling Information www.ncdnpe.org/index.asp Information: (919) 733-4276 Statutes in North Carolina govern the practice of home-schooling. The law requires that children receive approved schooling until the age of 16. Currently, Moore County has 310 home schools registered with the N.C. Department of Administration’s Division of Non-Public Education. There are 38,367 throughout the state’s 100 counties. The division is responsible for inspecting and monitoring the home schools.
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Any child who will be entering kindergarten must be enrolled at the school he or she will attend. Parents of new students to the system, whether kindergarten or otherwise, must show proof of proper immunization and provide a birth certificate. Parents who are unsure as to the school district in which they reside should call Moore County Schools’ transportation department at (910) 947-5481. New residents are reminded that enrolling a student in school takes place at the school designated for the area of residence. Parents/guardians should bring with them the following: I The student’s birth certificate. I The student’s immunization record. I Proof of residence (such as, but not limited to, a Moore County property tax statement, current lease/rental agreement
or current closing statement for property purchase). I The student’s last report card (unless the student is a kindergarten student). I Proof of legal custody or guardianship. High school students enrolling in school should bring a high school transcript as well. Although Moore County Schools allows parents to apply for their child to attend another school provided there is room available and the parent provides transportation, the deadline to request transfers for the 20102011 school year has passed. For more information on transfers, deadline dates, closed campuses and application forms, visit the “Students and Parents Resources� page of the Moore County Schools website at www.ncmcs.org and click on the “Transfers� link.
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Doing Lunch, The Kids’ Way
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don’t sneak it into his bag. Ask him to make a list of foods he would appreciate, within reason. School lunches have turned Better a turkey sandwich every into a final exam for the parents day than cheese tossed in the who pack them. A five-point garbage. deduction for bologna, 10 for Designate a weekly “surprise” chips, two for squishy white lunch day. Try a pizza bread and a big fat “F” sandwich: pepperoni, for a Devil Dog. sliced mozzarella, veggie Lunchables and frozen toppings on a crusty roll Uncrustables fatten the spread with spaghetti grocery bill. And now, sandwiches in a can, ONLINE sauce instead of mayo. A leftover drumstick and called Canwiches, that curled carrot matcharen’t really sandwiches, For more kids’ just a roll with packets of lunch ideas, see sticks (soak matchsticks thepilot.com. in water overnight) peanut butter and jelly. would be nice. The pastaWhat to do? loving child might go for a Focus on important things like noodle salad with shredded or packing proven favorites. A chopped veggies, chicken and a lunchbox is no place to make a splash of low-fat dressing. statement that may leave the Meatballs and grated cheddar in child hungry. If he won’t eat a hot dog bun — always a winner. whole-wheat bread at home, Feature Writer
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Enrollment Growth Continues at SCC BY KAREN MANNING Special to The Pilot
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Stephanie Shoffner, of Rockingham, bears a heavy load as she leaves class at Sandhills Community College last August.
A general rule of thumb in higher education is when the economy goes down, college enrollment goes up. This continues to be true at Sandhills Community College, where fall semester promises to see close to 4,500 students enrolled in college-credit courses. A slow economy often forces individuals to reevaluate their careers and many choose a new path. Those laid-off tend to return to college for further training to enhance skills. Others who are just beginning a college education weigh the high cost of a four-year university and choose to begin at a community college and transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree or decide to earn one of the 80 technical degrees, diplomas or certificates offered. “We have seen a steady enrollment growth of three percent for the three years leading up to 2009,” says Dr. Susanne Adams, vice president of student services. “In 2009, we experienced a 7 percent increase. We are currently very busy processing new applicants and could experience a record enrollment for the fall semester. Projections indicate that we may a least see another 7 percent increase this year.”
Those who plan to attend Sandhills Community College during the fall semester should apply online or come to the campus. New students will need to take a few placement tests that ensure proper class placement, have their transcripts sent to the college, and meet with a preadviser. These steps must be completed by Tuesday, Aug. 10. Thursday, Aug. 12, will be the day to return to the campus to register for classes and the semester begins on Monday, Aug. 16.
College Transfer Is a Popular Option The cost savings resulting from lower tuition and fees, reduced living expenses and smaller class sizes with more personal attention are very good reasons many students begin at Sandhills Community College and transfer to a four-year college. Sandhills was the first comprehensive community college in North Carolina to offer a college transfer program. All professors who teach courses that transfer are fully accredited and hold at least a master’s degree. One program seeing enhancements in the transfer arena will be engineering.
Required pre-engineering mathematics and physics courses have long been offered at Sandhills. Two new gateway engineering courses required for an engineering major can now be found in the class schedule. These courses are fully transferrable into the engineering programs at N.C. State University, University of N.C. Charlotte, N.C. A&T and East Carolina University. One of the new courses is an introduction to the engineering career and the other is a prerequisite course for juniorlevel courses that students would normally take at an engineering university. The universities want their rising juniors to have both of these courses. For more information about how to begin at Sandhills Community College and transfer into an engineering program as a junior, or for information about these engineering courses, contact Rick Swanson at (910) 695-4951 or e-mail swansonr@sandhills.edu.
Technical Programs at the College Sandhills Community College has a wide variety of technical program options. Degrees, certificates and diplo-
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Programs Help People Succeed
The JobsNOW program combines occupational training, employability skills training and Career Readiness Certification to individuals who are experiencing unemployment due to the current economic recession. The college has pathways to quickly train and match individuals with employment vacancies in the community. A four-part JobsNOW class, in partnership with the Sandhills Association of Electrical Contractors, will be offered to prepare students for entry into the electrician field as an apprentice electrician working for licensed electricians in residential and commercial facilities. All classes will be taught to the standards and specifications of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). It can lead to certification as an
THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. electrician level one in the NCCER National Craft Assessment and Certification Program and a subsequent listing on the NCCER national registry for electricians. The program will be taught and overseen by certified facilitators of the NCCER. This course will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 7 through Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. The registration fee is $180 plus the cost of the required textbook. It will be limited to 25 students and registration will begin on Aug. 9. For more information, contact Alan Duncan at (910) 695-3769.
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state certification classes for fire, rescue, police and medical personnel are taught in the Emergency Services/Fire and Rescue Training division of Continuing Education. The Basic Skills division of Sandhills Community College offers GED, English as a Second Language, and a program for mentally-challenged adults. Classes in Human Resources Development help develop job skills for those experiencing difficulty obtaining employment.
Construction Project
Groundbreaking of a new building on campus will be held in October. This Sandhills Community College has new, two-story, 39,500-square-foot strucanother 4,000 students who take ture will house classrooms for English Continuing Education classes each and mathematics, as well as the Kelly semester. These are non-credit courses Tutoring Center and faculty offices. for personal and professional developThe building will be named Logan ment. Hall, in honor of Robert Emmet Logan. Classes begin all semester and stuLogan is former chairman of the SCC CONTRIBUTED dents can enroll a few weeks prior to Foundation Board of Directors and a SCC students help each other prepare for generous the beginning of a class. benefactor to Sandhills. He graduation exercises at the school last May. A schedule of classes with in-depth and his wife, Dr. Mary Logan, have prodescriptions is mailed to each household vided support to many Sandhills students, prior to the beginning of each semester and online courses can be taken through the enabling students in need to stay in school can also be viewed on the college website at Ed2Go and Gatlin Online Certificate proand finish their programs of study. grams. www.sandhills.edu in the Continuing Community Enrichment classes include Karen Manning is director of marketing Education section, where the schedule can arts, hobbies, crafts and academic classes. and public relations for Sandhills be downloaded or viewed on the calendar. Computer classes are for beginners to Community College. Contact her at manThe Professional Development area advanced users. In-service training and ningk@sandhills.edu. offers certification and recertification
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New programs have been added to O’Neal’s Lower and Upper School divisions. The O’Neal School is offering a new pre-kindergarten program and extended care center for the 2010-2011 school year. A 3-year-old pre-kindergarten and a 4-year-old prekindergarten will be offered from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., five days a week. The 3-year-old pre-kindergarten will use the Core Knowledge Level I curriculum to include development in cognitive and language skills, fine and gross motor skills, social and self-help skills, as well as learning through play and exploration. Also from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., five days a week, the 4year-olds will use the Core Knowledge Level II curriculum, which will include the AlphaTime Reading Readiness program, Everyday Math program, development in social and self-help skills, as well as physical well-being and motor skills. The 3- and 4-year-olds will have the opportunity to participate in the extended care center from 12 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Parents may choose a five-, three- or two-day weekly program. This consists of center-based learning and play. After 3:15 p.m., O’Neal students, pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, may attend the extended care center until 6 p.m. The pre-kindergarten, extended care center for 3- and 4year-olds and the extended care center after hours each have a separate fee structure to accommodate individual needs. Supervised by Lower School Director Linda Roberts, the teaching staff has formal education and expe-
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scholarships to participate in a month-long study abroad program in Spain. The study abroad program was brought to O’Neal by the School’s new Upper School Assistant Director, Richard Catania. Catania comes to O’Neal from Trinity School in Midland, Texas, where he served as dean of students, assistant head of upper school and French teacher. He has 27 years of independent school education. Catania, a native of Sur de Poitiers, France, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at La Sorbonne in Paris, and is an American citizen. In addition to teaching children, he has a passion for sports. He is a member of the USTA and plays tennis weekly, and is also accomplished in snow skiing and windsurfing. He, his wife, Andrea, and son, Rick, a rising eighth grade student, live in Southern Pines. Serving students from pre-K to grade 12, The O’Neal School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and is a Core Knowledge National Visitation Site. The school has dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). The O’Neal School graduates 100 percent of its seniors and all are accepted to colleges and universities throughout the nation. For more information about enrollment to The O’Neal School, call Alice Droppers, director of admissions, at (910) 692-6920 or visit www.ONealSchool.org.
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