MAGNET
& CHOICE SCHOOLS
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
At Guilford County Schools, we know that not all
children learn the same way. That is why we make
it our mission to offer our students an educational
environment best suited to their individual needs.
With 51 magnet programs and choice schools
housed in 45 locations across the county, our district
is setting nationwide trends in providing classroom
settings and curriculums that bring out the best
in each student. Our latest venture, the Early/
Middle College of Health and Human Sciences at
the University of North Carolina at Greensboro,
will further expand the specialized educational
opportunities we provide.
The results speak for themselves. During the 2009-
10 school year, five of the district’s high schools,
all magnet/choice programs, achieved 100 percent
graduation rates. The Early College at Guilford
has consistently been named one of the Top 100
high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report. Six of the district’s magnet schools were
2010 Honor Schools of Excellence, the highest level
a school can obtain on the ABCs, North Carolina’s
accountability system.
GCS magnet programs encompass every age and
style of learner, from budding artists to future
engineers, from struggling to self-motivated. These
specialized schools promote individual academic
achievement with a diverse group of students from
across the district. The Magnet & Choice Schools
fair is your opportunity to explore your family’s
options and interact with teachers and staff who are
on the cutting edge of academics. connectivity and the ability to chat with other students
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. until
12:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Pavilion.
We are confident you will find a program that will
speak to your child’s limitless potential.
Sincerely,
Maurice “Mo” Green
Superintendent
Retooled Magnet Programs Poised for Success
Students at Hampton Elementary benefit from tutoring programs through
a partnership with N.C. A&T State University.
A laptop or iPod Touch for every student may be a
dream in most classrooms, but at Montlieu Elementary
Academy of Technology, it’s becoming a reality. Montlieu
is one of four elementary magnet programs that have
been reworked this year to make them more current and
more effective in meeting students’ needs.
Montlieu, which had been a school of math and science,
will fulfill a goal in the district’s 2012 Strategic Plan,
to establish a “world-renowned technology school,”
complete with 1:1 student/equipment ratios, wireless
around the world. It’s part of the school’s emphasis on
21st-century skills, incorporating advanced global themes
to complement the traditional core subjects.
A modern approach to learning is also part of the change
at Bluford Elementary, where the communications
magnet theme has been replaced by a STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math) emphasis. “We
know in our community that there’s a growing need for
students with those skills,” says Dr. Beth Folger, chief
VISIT THE GCS MAGNET FAIR
FROM 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. ON
academic officer for Guilford County Schools.
Other modified programs include Parkview Elementary,
which becomes an expressive arts magnet focused on
educating the whole child, and Hampton Elementary,
still a leadership academy but with an added “University
Partnership” relationship with N.C. A&T State University.
The changes reflect the results of a comprehensive study
to analyze the effectiveness of the district’s 40-plus
magnet programs. After considering factors such as
application waiting lists, student achievement and school
diversity, these four schools were determined to be ripe
for an update.
Before implementing any changes, school officials visited
other magnet programs around the country, examined
education trends and spoke with parents, staff and
community members to determine what path to take.
Officials also considered how the new programs would
align with university resources and existing GCS offerings.
Ultimately, says Folger, the changes help give parents a
greater selection of choices for their child’s education.
“We know students learn in different ways and that
they have different sets of interests, and so by having
magnets at the elementary level, what we’re really doing
is providing opportunities for students to explore some of
their interests and to utilize different learning strategies,”
she says. “It’s really tapping into the interest, engagement
and relevance for the students as well as trying to prepare
students for the future.”
And while the method of teaching may be different,
the subject matter remains the same. A lesson about
verbs may have students putting on their dance shoes at
Parkview and their chemistry goggles at Bluford, Folger
says, but all schools cover the state-mandated Standard
Course of Study.
Changes are being rolled out more slowly than hoped
because of budget constraints, but Folger encourages
parents to visit these schools and see the differences, from
classroom technologies to teacher training.
Feb. 19 AT THE GREENSBORO COLISEUM PAVILION.
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 GCS to Launch UNCG Early/Middle College This Fall
Students in Guilford County Schools (GCS) will have
a new pathway to a health sciences career starting in the
2011-2012 school year. The Guilford County Board of
Education approved the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro (UNCG) Early/Middle College of Health
and Human Sciences, a four-year course of study for
students beginning in ninth grade. Previously, UNCG
was the only college in Guilford County not to house a
GCS early or middle college.
“The Early/Middle College of Health and Human
Sciences at UNCG will give our students a strong
foundation in an industry that offers long-term stability
and growth,” said Dr. Beth Folger, chief academic
officer. “It’s another opportunity for us to meet both the
IB Programs Empower Students to Apply Knowledge
Mousa Alshanteer knows where he wants to be after
graduation. The High Point Central junior has plans
that include Duke University, a career in cardiology
and establishing his own hospital, and he says the
International Baccalaureate Diploma program will help
him get there. “It’s teaching us to look outside the box,”
says Mousa, who’s in his first year of IB. “Advanced
Placement just focuses on what’s in the books. IB looks
at what’s outside the books and helps you apply things
outside the classroom.”
The Diploma Programme, which serves high school
juniors and seniors, is one of three IB curriculums
offered by Guilford County Schools. Both the Primary
Years (PYP) and Middle Years Programmes (MYP) have
been expanded recently, with Northwood Elementary,
Ferndale Middle and Hairston Middle receiving official
certification in 2010. In total, the district offers IB
programs at two elementary schools, two middle schools
and four high schools.
While the programs differ by grade level and workload,
they share a common vision: To turn students into critical
thinkers. “The program is designed in all the subjects for
the students to think critically about whatever it is they’re
studying,” says Kathleen Eckersley, IB coordinator and
chemistry teacher at High Point Central.
Lee Ann Segalla, GCS executive director for the
academically gifted program, agrees. “They learn for
understanding, not just for the test,” she says. “It trains
their brain in a different way.”
Inquiry-based learning is a key element at all three
levels. Students are encouraged to explore their natural
curiosity, ask questions and develop real-world solutions
to the problems they see. For example, students at
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educational needs of our students and the employment
needs of our community.”
The Early/Middle College at UNCG serves 50 students
its first year, with a full enrollment of 200 students by
year four. The curriculum prepares students for careers
in the medical, pharmacy and community health/
youth development fields. Students have the chance
to earn medical industry certifications and up to two
years of transferrable college credits, as well as gain
hands-on experience through work-study programs and
internships at area healthcare facilities. The work-study
program focuses on building common job skills such as
time management, teamwork and office decorum, as well
as sought-after skills specific to the healthcare industry.
Northwood Elementary in High Point petitioned the
administration to start a recycling program at the school,
after learning about the environment in one of their six
interdisciplinary units.
“That’s a big piece of the IB program -- taking what
you’ve learned and then applying it in some way that
would address a need or concern,” says Scott Winslow,
principal at Northwood. “They certainly have been more
thoughtful about ways they can apply the things that
they’ve learned.” Echoes Iris Ellington, Northwood’s IB
coordinator: “I think our children have recognized that
they have a voice.”
At the elementary school level, students are still learning
their ABCs, but at Northwood they’re learning them in
Chinese as well, while students at Greensboro’s Falkener
Elementary learn Spanish. The focus on a second
language is part of the IB programs’ emphasis on global
significance, allowing students to see themselves as part
of a bigger whole.
As in elementary school, every IB middle school student
takes part in the curriculum, and its success is not limited
to those who were already excelling. “It’s truly a whole
school concept that every kid at the elementary and
middle school level can be involved in,” says Michael
Butler, IB coordinator at Hairston Middle in Greensboro.
Now in its fourth year following the IB MYP, Hairston
has seen promising changes among its students. With
more than 20 percent of students attending solely for IB,
test scores have jumped and the school has changed from
a low-performing school to a school of high growth,
Butler reports.
The eighth and newest middle college has the support
of not just UNCG, but also Businesses for Excellence
in Education and local medical providers Moses Cone
Health System and High Point Regional Health System.
Supporters of the program cite the popularity of health
careers academies at Andrews, Dudley, High Point
Central and Smith high schools, as well as waiting lists
at the district’s other early and middle college programs.
Interested students and their families will have the
chance to learn more about the program at the Magnet
and Choice Schools Fair on February 19. Students can
also attend High School Options nights provided at
area middle schools for rising ninth-graders. For dates
and times, see page 5.
Northwood Elementary students learn Chinese as part of
the IB curriculum.
Once students enter high school, they can choose
to apply for the IB program at one of four schools,
depending on the appropriate feeder pattern: High Point
Central or Greensboro’s Grimsley, Page and Smith.
Ninth- and 10th-graders take a short break from IB
classes, instead using their time to fulfill many of their
graduation requirements before entering the Diploma
Programme in their junior year. And the diploma itself
isn’t the only reward. Students who pass five or more
AP or IB exams are eligible to participate in Cool to Be
Smart, a program that sends one lucky student home
with a brand new car and many others with portable
technologies such as iPads and iPods.
Without a doubt, the curriculum is rigorous. But
for students who are driven to succeed, the program
represents an opportunity to open doors to the college
and career of their choice.

# Name Sch # Address City
E06 Bluford STEM Academy 331-1901 Tuscaloosa St. GSO
E08 Brooks Global Studies 337-1215 Westover Terrace GSO
E12 Erwin Montessori 361-3012 E. Bessemer Ave. GSO
E14 Falkener Elementary International Baccalaureate 366-3931 Naco Road GSO
E20 General Greene School of Science and Technology 388-1501 Benjamin Parkway GSO
E22 Hampton Elementary University Partnership 403-2301 Trade St. GSO
E28 Johnson Street Global Studies 427-1601 Johnson St. HP
E29 Jones Spanish Immersion 430-502 South St. GSO
E31 Kirkman Park Spanish Immersion 439-1101 N. Centennial St. HP
E38 Montlieu Elementary Academy of Technology 469-1105 Montlieu Ave. HP
E39 Morehead Elementary 472-4630 Tower Road GSO
E40 Murphey Traditional Academy 478-2306 Ontario St. GSO
E44 Northwood Elementary International Baccalaureate 496-818 W. Lexington Ave. HP
E48 Parkview Village Elementary Expressive Arts 386-325 Gordon St. HP
E50 Peeler Open School for the Performing Arts 360-2200 Randall St. GSO
E64 Triangle Lake Montessori 578-2401 Triangle Lake Road HP
E66 Washington Montessori 586-1110 E. Washington St. GSO
M12 The Academy at Lincoln 448-1016 Lincoln St. GSO
M02 Aycock Middle 325-811 Cypress St. GSO
Spanish Immersion and Science and Technology M17 Penn-Griffin School for the Arts 391-825 E. Washington Drive HP
M03 Brown Summit Middle Center 341-4720 NC 150 Hwy E BS
for Advanced Academics H22 Southern Academy of Education 556-5700 Drake Road GSO
M05 Ferndale International Baccalaureate 367-701 Ferndale Blvd HP
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Six of the district’s magnet schools were
2010 Honor Schools of Excellence,
the highest level a school can obtain on
the ABCs, the state’s accountability system.
Those schools were Weaver Academy, Brooks
Global Studies, The Early College at Guilford,
The Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro, The
Academy at Smith and Brown Summit Middle
Center for Advanced Academics.
# Name Sch # Address City
M07 Hairston International Baccalaureate 402-3911 Naco Road,GSO
E28 Johnson Street Global Studies 427,1601 Johnson St. HP
M17 Penn-Griffin School for the Arts 391,825 E. Washington Drive HP
M21 Welborn Academy of Science and Technology 592,1710 McGuinn Drive HP
H01 Andrews Aviation Academy 319-1920 McGuinn Drive HP
H01 Andrews Early College of Health Sciences 319-1920 McGuinn Drive HP
H09 The Academy at Central 406-801 Ferndale Blvd. HP
H20 The Academy at Smith 545-2225 S. Holden Road GSO
H02 Dudley Early College Academy 355-1200 Lincoln St. GSO
H03 The Early College at Guilford 395-5608 W. Friendly Ave. GSO
H06 Greensboro College Middle College 390-108 Odell St. GSO
H07 Grimsley International Baccalaureate 394-801 Westover Terrace GSO
H09 HP Central International Baccalaureate 406-801 Ferndale Blvd. HP
H11 The Middle College at GTCC - High Point 408-901 S. Main St. HP
H08 The Middle College at GTCC - Greensboro 399-3505 E. Wendover Ave. GSO
H04 The Middle College at GTCC - Jamestown 401-601 High Point Road JAME
H12 The Middle College at Bennett 326-722 Gorrell St. GSO
H13 The Middle College at N.C. A&T 483-1601 E. Market St. GSO
H17 Page International Baccalaureate 508-201 Alma Pinnix Drive GSO
H19 Smith International Baccalaureate 544-2407 South Holden Road GSO
and Advanced Sciences
H24 Weaver Academy 589-300 S. Spring St. GSO
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 Bennett, A&T Middle Colleges Take Lead Role in Single-Gender Education
Students at The Middle College at Bennett, such as Remy Epps,
participate in community service projects as part of the school’s
emphasis on character development.
A small, single-gender classroom setting might be
something parents think they can find only at a private
school, but two GCS programs provide just that. Both
are the first of their kind in the state and two of only a
few single-gender public schools in the country.
The Middle College at Bennett College and The Middle
College at North Carolina A&T State University offer
the kind of focused, nurturing environment that allows
many students to thrive, especially those who are seeking
an alternative to the traditional high school setting.
“Any child who wants to better themselves and is
committed to bettering themselves, this is the place for
them,” says The Middle College at A&T Principal Eric
Hines. “We take risks on children.”
He glances at a picture of his first all-male graduating class
and can identify each student by name and where they’re
now attending college. For many of those students, says
Hines, higher education wasn’t a possibility until they
came to The Middle College at A&T.
The school’s emphasis on both academics and character
development has made a tremendous difference in stu-
dent success. Hines cites the school’s transition from low-
performing to high-performing since it began in 2003.
“I’m able to do things as far as working with these young
men that I’m not able to do in a larger setting,” Hines
says, adding that with only about 100 students contained
on one floor, “if you’re missing, we know right away. The
individualized attention is a huge advantage for us.”
Principal Esther Coble has seen similar results with
the approximately 100 female students at The Middle
College at Bennett. “We’re committed to helping them
be successful,” she says. “The teachers know you by
name, even if they don’t teach you. You have adults who
are in place to support you.” That includes a 30-minute
meeting with an advisor each day, where students can
talk about the issues they face, both academic and social.
Like A&T, Bennett places emphasis on leadership and
character development. Typical students are those who
are disengaged in their current classrooms. “They’re
getting lost,” says Coble. “And when they come here, they
become the leaders, because we’re small and we empower
them to use the gifts that they have to be leaders.”
The results are impressive. Of last year’s graduating class
at Bennett, 31 out of 34 students went on to colleges
or universities. But most importantly, the students have
a renewed belief in themselves. “We’ve seen it so many
times,” Coble says. “Once they get a little taste of success,
the light bulb comes on and they feel ‘I can do it.’ ”
It’s a feeling the older students are now able to share with
younger ones, serving as mentors and leading community
service projects, which is one of the key components of
the school’s philosophy. “I think our young girls learn the
value of giving of themselves and their time to others,”
she says. “When I listen to them becoming the ones who
initiate those acts, it makes me feel like what we’ve been
instilling in them is now paying off.”
Students at both schools have the advantage of being
on a college campus, where they can qualify to take
college classes and receive college credit. And on both
campuses, the high schoolers have been embraced by
college students and staff. Middle College students can
take advantage of many of the resources on campus,
including lectures and tutoring options for those taking
college classes.
The application process for both schools mirrors the
high standards they keep. Students must provide
three letters of reference along with their application,
and each student is interviewed prior to admission. A
waiting list is common.
But if a student has the desire to be there, these schools
can be a place of transformation. “An all-girl environment
may not be the best choice for every high school female,
but we’re here for those who feel this is the better choice
for them,” Coble says. “The most successful students are
those who want to be here.”

HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR MAGNET SCHOOL

MAGNET ADMISSION?
Acceptance into most elementary and middle magnet programs is based on a random
selection process. Selected students also will receive transportation request forms when
appropriate. Applicants who are not selected in the initial process due to lack of space will
be placed in a waiting pool and may be offered the opportunity to enroll later in the year
if space becomes available. If no space becomes available during the year, those in the
waiting pool must reapply the following year if they still wish to attend the magnet school.
HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS ADMISSION?
Acceptance into high school options program is based on students meeting the
criteria for the individual program and an interview process. Notifications of
acceptance/denial (along with transportation request forms when appropriate)
will be sent from the Student Assignment Office.
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TRANSPORTATION
Q: My child will be attending a magnet school or high school
option (returning and new students) next year. Will GCS provide
transportation?
A: In most cases, yes. The Transportation Department makes a
reasonable effort to transport students attending choice schools. Parents
must complete a Transportation Request Form to make the arrangements.
This form will be mailed out to all students accepted to magnet schools
and high school options.
When you’ve completed the form, either mail or fax it to the GCS
Transportation Department. Transportation will send you a notification
postcard in the mail. This card serves as your receipt of submission of the
transportation form.
MAGNET MONDAYS
Come enjoy Magnet Mondays! GCS offers magnet or high school options at 44 schools across the district. Students and parents can come out
and take a tour of the school of their interest. Read below to find out when each magnet or choice school has a scheduled Magnet Monday.
ELEMENTARY MAGNETS
school Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 14
Bluford STEM Academy 8:30-10am 8:30-10am 8:30-10am
12:30-2pm 12:30-2pm 12:30-2pm
Brooks Global Studies 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am
10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am
Erwin Montessori 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am
Falkener IB Programme 8:30-10:30am Noon-2pm 8:30-10:30am
General Greene Science 8:30-10am 11:30am-1pm 8:30-10am
& Technology
Hampton Elementary 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am
University Partnership
Johnson Street Global Studies 9am 1pm 6pm
Jones Spanish Immersion 8:30-10am 8:30-10am 8:30-10am
10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm
Kirkman Park Spanish Immersion 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm
Montlieu Elementary 10am-2pm 10am-2pm 10am-2pm
Academy of Technology
Morehead Expressive Arts 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am
Noon Noon Noon
Murphey Traditional 9-10am 11:30am-12:30pm 9-10am
Northwood IB Programme 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am 8:30-10:30am
Parkview Village Expressive Arts 8-10am 1-3pm 6-7pm
Peeler Open School 9am 9am 9am
for Performing Arts
Triangle Lake Montessori 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am
Washington Montessori 9-11am 9-11am 9-11am
MIDDLE MAGNETS
school Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 14
Aycock Spanish Immersion/ 10am 10am 10am
Science & Tech 1:45pm 1:45pm 1:45pm
Brown Summit 9-10am 10:30-11:30am 1-2pm
Advanced Academics
Ferndale Middle IB Programme 9am-2pm 9am-2pm 6-7pm
Hairston Middle IB Programme 10am 10am 1:45pm
Johnson Street Global Studies 9 a.m. 1pm 6pm
The Academy at Lincoln 10:30-11:30am 2:15-3:15pm 10:30-11:30am
Penn-Griffin School for the Arts 9am 9am 9am
Welborn Academy 9-10:30am 9-10:30am 9-10:30am
of Science & Technology
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
school Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 14
The Academy at Central 10-11am 12:30-1:30pm 2 -3pm
The Academy at Smith 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am
Andrews Early College Academy 9-11am 2:30-4pm 9-11am
Andrews Aviation Academy 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am
2:30-3:30pm 2:30-3:30pm 2:30-3:30pm
Dudley Early College 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm
The Early College Tues/Feb 8 Tues/Feb 15 Tues/Mar 1
at Guilford 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am
1-2pm 1-2pm 1-2pm
Greensboro College Wed/Feb 23/9am Feb 28/9am Mar 2/1pm
Middle College Mar 14/1pm
SCHOOLS OF AMERICA,
Grimsley International 10am-12pm 1-3pm 10am-12pm
Baccalaureate
H.P. Central International 9-11am 5-7pm 11:30am-1:30pm
Baccalaureate
The Middle College at Bennett 10-11:15am 1:30-3:30pm 3:30-4:30pm
The Middle College 3-5pm 3-5pm 3-5pm
at GTCC-Greensboro
The Middle College 3-5pm 3-5pm 3-5pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MAGNET
at GTCC-Jamestown
WWW.MAGNET.EDU.
The Middle College Noon-1pm 3-4pm 6-7:30pm
at GTCC-High Point
The Middle College at N.C. A&T 10am-12:30pm 1:30-3:30pm 10am-12:30pm
Page International 1:45-3:45pm 1:45-3:45pm 1:45-3:45pm
Baccalaureate
Penn-Griffin School for the Arts 2:30pm 2:30pm 2:30pm
Smith International 10am-noon 2-4pm 10am-noon
Baccalaureate
Southern Academy 10am-1pm 12-3pm 2-5pm
Weaver Academy 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am Mon/Mar 7
GO TO
9:30-10:30am
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE
MAGNET OFFICE AT 378-8832 .
All schools offer evening open houses.
Go to www.gcsnc.com/magnet to see the evening
open house schedule.
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 Applications are accepted Feb. 19-March 18. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE STUDENT ASSIGNMENT OFFICE AT 370-8303.

In 2010, The Early College at Guilford and Weaver Academy

were again listed among the best high schools in the
nation, according to the “U.S. News & World Report.”
The Early College at Guilford was ranked No. 18;
Weaver received an honorable mention.

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GCS magnet schools
CHOICE SCHOOLS OFFER DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAGNETS
Bluford STEM Academy – (336) 370-8120 – 1901 Tuscaloosa St.,
Greensboro – Bluford prepares students to compete in the global
economy by equipping them with skills that are found across the
disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Participating in STEM projects allows students to act as scientists,
engineers and mathematicians who are responsible for designing,
conducting and communicating their results.
Brooks Global Studies – (336) 370-8228 – 1215 Westover Terrace,
Greensboro – Brooks specializes in the study of people, cultures and
history of the world’s continents and countries as well as the study
of the Spanish language. Brooks, a dedicated magnet, follows the
extended calendar with 200 instructional days.
Erwin Montessori – (336) 370-8151 – 3012 E. Bessemer Ave., Greens-
boro – Erwin students in pre-K through fourth grade are taught using
the Montessori methods of instruction – responsibility, independence
and hands-on engagement. Fourth- and fifth-grade combination
classes are taught in a traditional classroom that embraces the Mon-
tessori philosophy and incorporates Montessori elements.
Falkener International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme –
(336) 370-8150 – 3931 Naco Road, Greensboro – Falkener’s goal is to
develop learners who become inquirers, thinkers, communicators and
risk-takers who are knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded
and well-balanced. Students also receive daily Spanish instruction.
General Greene School of Science and Technology – (336) 545-2015
– 1501 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro – General Greene integrates
science and technology into the entire academic program providing
a hands-on, discovery-based experience. Technology that includes
handheld, desktop and mobile devices, digital cameras, science and
tech labs, as well as inquiry science kits, a nature trail, field trips and a
greenhouse bring meaning and excitement to the curriculum.
Hampton Elementary University Partnership – (336) 370-8220 – 2301
Trade St., Greensboro - The goal at Hampton Elementary Univer-
sity Partnership is to develop and encourage personal and academic
growth. Hampton has partnered with North Carolina A&T State Uni-
versity, which provides tutors, interns and student mentors, as well
as ongoing professional development for Hampton staff. Hampton
operates on a year-round calendar.
Johnson Street Global Studies Extended-Year K-8 – (336) 819-2900
– 1601 Johnson St., High Point – The extended calendar at Johnson
Street appeals to parents who want their children to benefit from
the additional opportunities available to students who attend school
four weeks longer than their peers. Integrated and supplementing the
rigorous North Carolina Standard Course of Study, the international
theme provides an environment where students learn about global
issues and the relationships and interdependence among peoples
and nations as they study extensively about the people, cultures and
history of other continents and countries. Johnson Street is unique in
Guilford County, offering a continuation of the global studies program
provided in the elementary grades throughout the middle school years
of sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Instruction in the Japanese lan-
guage is a significant component of the program and is provided for
all grade levels.
Jones Elementary Spanish Immersion – (336) 370-8230 – 502 South
St., Greensboro – Jones’ Spanish Language Immersion program of-
fers parents the opportunity for their children to become bilingual and
bi-literate. Jones provides a culturally diverse environment, where all
core classes are taught in Spanish. Children in grades two through
five receive 45 to 55 minutes of English literacy instruction daily. The
Immersion program is demanding in its expected rigor for students
and parents alike. Students are not taught to speak Spanish; rather,
The deadline to turn in magnet
applications is 5 p.m. on March 18.
Spanish is the tool for instruction with the end result being a fluent
Spanish speaker and future ready citizen of the world.
Kirkman Park Spanish Immersion – (336) 819-2905 – 1101 Centennial
St., High Point - Students at Kirkman Park develop fluency in reading,
writing, speaking and listening in Spanish. They also learn to think in a
second language, which is a high-level skill. All classes are taught in
Spanish except for English instruction, which begins in second grade.
In grades two through five, students will speak only Spanish both in
and out of the classroom throughout the school day.
Montlieu Elementary Academy of Technology – (336) 819-2910 – 1105
Montlieu Ave., High Point - Students use technology to engage in ac-
tive learning that is inquiry-based and student-driven in order to be
successful in today’s environment. Core subjects and 21st-century
themes combine to increase student motivation, engagement, inter-
est, organization and self-directed learning. Children will graduate
from Montlieu prepared to be lifelong learners.
Morehead Elementary School for Expressive Arts – (336) 294-7370 –
4630 Tower Road, Greensboro – The expressive arts opportunities stu-
dents have at Morehead during the regular school day for all students
and during the afterschool Arts Academy for grades three through
five are an integral part of the strong academic program the school
provides. The full-time arts specialists work closely with each other
and classroom teachers to reinforce and expand what students learn
in math, language arts, science and social studies.
Murphey Traditional Academy – (336) 294-7380 – 2306 Ontario St.,
Greensboro - The structured, orderly environment enables students to
reach standards of excellence that have become a tradition. Students
wear uniforms daily and study Latin once a week. Teachers use a
combination of traditional teaching methods and small group instruc-
tion, with a strong emphasis on patriotism and character education.
Northwood International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme –
(336) 819-2920 – 818 W. Lexington Ave., High Point – This instructional
approach seeks to develop learners who become inquirers, thinkers,
communicators and risk-takers and students who are knowledge-
able, principled, caring, open-minded and balanced. The program
is supported by a network of globally recognized schools and the
curriculum emphasizes international mindedness and inquiry based
learning units. Students also participate in Mandarin Chinese
classes each week.
Parkview Village Elementary Expressive Arts Magnet – (336) 819-
2945 – 325 Gordon St., High Point – Parkview Village Elementary
Expressive Arts Magnet seeks out, nurtures and celebrates the best
and brightest in every child. By combining daily arts instruction with
academic subjects to boost self-confidence and achievement, the
school provides students a creative and more expressive education.
Peeler Open School for the Performing Arts – (336) 370-8270 – 2200
Randall St., High Point - At Peeler, students experience the joy of
learning through the arts while gaining the independence and self-
discovery promoted by the open school philosophy. Students learn
to express themselves through dance, drama, voice, visual arts and
instrumental music. The school also features hands-on learning,
flexible grouping and a centers-based academic environment.
Triangle Lake Montessori – (336) 819-2883 – 2401 Triangle Lake Road,
High Point – Triangle Lake offers a personalized approach to learning
that recognizes that each child learns with a unique style and pace,
and that children learn best in a prepared environment that supports
and respects their individual development. It is also based on the
premise that the intellectual, physical and social needs of children are
inseparable and equally important.
Washington Montessori - (336) 370-8290 - 1110 E. Washington St.,
Greensboro - The faculty and staff at Washington Montessori School
are dedicated to helping each student reach his/her full potential.
The personalized approach to learning incorporates character edu-
cation and a peace curriculum while embracing the Montessori phi-
losophy which is based on the premise that the intellectual, physical
and social needs of children are inseparable and equally important.
The century-old Montessori Method is based on how children learn
naturally, and many believe it is the way every child should have the
opportunity to learn.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNETS
The Academy at Lincoln Performing Arts and Global Studies – (336)
370-3471 - 1016 Lincoln St., Greensboro - The Lincoln faculty and
staff integrate the performing arts and global studies curricula with
the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Teachers create a
learning community focused upon the arts and integration of inter-
national cultures, ideas and concepts. Instructors facilitate dialogue
related to environmental and world events that impact their com-
munities and families.
Aycock Science, Technology and Spanish Immersion – (336) 370-8110
– 811 Cypress St., Greensboro – Aycock provides an advanced sci-
ence and technology program including course topics such as micro
forensics, geology, physics and designing and problem solving with
technology. The Spanish Immersion program at Aycock provides a to-
tal language experience in a multicultural setting for pupils who want
the advantage of proficiency in a second language. In this program,
students learn science, social studies and reading in Spanish.
Brown Summit Middle School Center for Advanced Academics –
(336) 656-0432 – 4720 N.C. Highway 150 E. Brown Summit - Brown
Summit Middle is a Future Now magnet school for students work-
ing towards an advanced high school program, followed by college
and a life of rewarding choices. Our theme “Advanced Academics”
provides a rigorous curriculum where in some areas we accelerate
the prescribed curricula so that students may move ahead into high
school content. In other areas, we strive for greater depth, breadth or
nuance than a traditional middle school.
Ferndale International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
– (336) 819-2855 – 701 Ferndale Blvd., High Point – Developed by an
international team of educators, the curriculum offers an approach
that embraces and surpasses traditional school subjects. Students in
a MYP become internationally aware and learn the skills, attitudes and
knowledge needed to participate in a changing and interrelated world.
Students become independent learners who recognize relationships
between school subjects and the world outside, who adapt to new
situations and who combine relevant knowledge, practical and social
intelligence to solve authentic problems alone or in groups. The pro-
gram is only open to Ferndale Middle students.
Hairston International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme –
(336) 378-8280 – 3911 Naco Road, Greensboro - The curriculum com-
bines challenging standards with creativity and flexibility. It offers an
approach that embraces and surpasses traditional school subjects.
Students in a MYP become internationally aware and learn the skills,
attitudes and knowledge needed to participate in a changing and
interrelated world. The program is only open to Hairston Middle
students.
Johnson Street Global Studies Extended-Year K-8 – (336) 819-2900
– 1601 Johnson St., High Point – The extended calendar at Johnson
Street appeals to parents who want their children to benefit from
the additional opportunities available to students who attend school
four weeks longer than their peers. The international theme provides
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 an environment where students learn about global issues and the
relationships and interdependence among peoples and nations as
they study extensively about the people, cultures and history of other
continents and countries. Instruction in the Japanese language is a
significant component of the program. Students entering the global
studies program in their middle school years are very successful in
assimilating and integrating cultural studies into the rigorous North
Carolina Standard Course of Study for their grade levels.
Penn-Griffin School for the Arts – (336) 819-2870 – 825 E. Washington
St., High Point – In addition to traditional core courses, Penn-Griffin
offers elective classes in eight different arts disciplines: orchestra,
band, chorus, classical guitar, piano, dance, theatre and visual arts.
Unique to Penn-Griffin is the opportunity for students to journey
through the arts in one school from sixth through 12th grade. The arts
program is designed to allow students to explore multiple arts areas
in sixth grade and then choose an area as their arts concentration
in seventh and eighth grade. Upon entering the high school grades,
students must audition in their arts concentration.
Welborn Academy of Science and Technology – (336) 819-2880 – 1710
McGuinn Drive, High Point - The Academy provides a specialized
science and technology program including course topics such as
geology, physics, forensic science, biotechnology, spread sheet, Web
design and digital photography. Technology and science make a per-
fect match as the two central magnet themes at Welborn.
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
Andrews Early College Academy of Health Sciences – (336) 819-2800
– 1920 McGuinn Drive, High Point – Students in the health sciences
program select a rigorous high school curriculum during their fresh-
man, sophomore and junior years which prepare them to take first-year
college courses, earning dual credit as a high school senior and a
college student. GCS pays for tuition and non-consumable text books.
Andrews Aviation Academy – (336) 819-2800 – 1920 McGuinn Drive,
High Point - Instruction at The Aviation Academy is inquiry-driven,
technology-enhanced and problem-based. The Aviation Academy
prepares students not only for college, but also for highly-skilled pro-
fessional careers.
Dudley Early College Academies of Engineering, Education and
Health Sciences – (336) 370-8130 – 1200 Lincoln St., Greensboro –
GCS implemented its Early College Academy program at Dudley High
in August of 2002 to allow students an opportunity to pursue college
credit while in high school through partnerships with local institutions
of higher education such as Bennett College for Women, Greensboro
College, Guilford Technical Community College, North Carolina A&T
State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Students study engineering, health sciences or education.
Greensboro College Middle College – (336) 370-8300 – 815 W. Market
St., Greensboro – Greensboro College Middle College offers an honors
level curriculum and the opportunity for dual enrollment in both high
school and college courses to capable high school juniors and se-
niors. The school operates on a semester schedule calendar and has
an opening and closing date that is closely aligned with Greensboro
College. The school has the capacity to serve 110 juniors and seniors.
GCS pays the cost of tuition and textbooks for students who are en-
rolled in college classes.
The Early College at Guilford – (336) 316-2860 – 5608 W. Friendly Ave.,
Greensboro – The Early College at Guilford is North Carolina’s first
early college high school and the first Guilford County high school
to achieve Honor School of Excellence status. The school offers a
writing-intensive, fast-paced curriculum in partnership with Guilford
College, a selective, national liberal arts institution.
International Baccalaureate Programme at Grimsley – (336) 370-8180
– 801 Westover Terrace, Greensboro
International Baccalaureate Programme at High Point Central –
(336) 819-2825 – 801 Ferndale Blvd., High Point
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8 Greensboro, NC 27401; 336-370-2323.
International Baccalaureate Prospective Programme at Page –
(336) 370-8200 – 201 Alma Pinnix Drive, Greensboro
International Baccaluareate Programme at Smith – (336) 294-7300 –
2407 S. Holden Road, Greensboro
All high school students enrolled in GCS may apply to participate in the
IB program. Students are eligible to participate in the IB program at
the IB high school that their attendance zone high school feeds. Inter-
ested students are strongly advised to enroll in preparatory courses
during their freshman and sophomore years, especially in the areas of
mathematics and foreign language. In addition, superior reading and
writing skills enhance students’ ability to meet IB expectations.
Penn-Griffin School for the Arts – (336) 819-2870 – 825 E. Washington
Drive, High Point – In addition to traditional core courses, Penn-Griffin
offers elective classes in eight different arts disciplines: orchestra,
band, chorus, classical guitar, piano, dance, theatre and visual arts.
Unique to Penn-Griffin is the opportunity for students to journey
through the arts in one school from sixth through 12th grade. Upon
entering the high school grades, students must audition in their arts
concentration. The high school students continue formal study in their
art in a supportive environment with other students who share their
passion and love for the arts.
Southern Academy of Education and Advanced Sciences – (336)
674-4250 – 5700 Drake Road, Greensboro – Southern High gives highly
motivated rising ninth-graders a head start on reaching future ca-
reer goals in the areas of education and advanced sciences. The
Academy offers prescribed courses of study in three major strands:
Medicine, Agriscience and Education. Students receive the frame-
work for success in the fields of pre-medicine, sports medicine,
nursing, biotechnology and agriscience research, botany and horti-
culture science, veterinary technology and elementary-, middle- and
upper-grades education.
The Academy at Central – (336) 885-7905 – 700 Chestnut St., High
Point – The Academy at Central is designed to provide students with
the knowledge and skills necessary to make a successful transition
to college and/or a future career. The Academy at Central’s Medical
Careers program is designed for students interested in becoming
health care professionals. Students are introduced to the health field,
the concepts of personal, family and community health and disease
control through classroom instruction, case studies, hands-on activi-
ties, interactive computer modules and internships. Students, under
the supervision of teachers, complete internships during which they
work with actual patients in a medical facility. The Academy provides
information technology electives that are tailored to expose students
to 21st-century skills. While completing their pathway, students are
able to complete all graduation requirements by the end of 11th grade
in preparation for enrollment in college courses during the senior year.
All tuition expenses are paid by GCS, allowing students to earn one
year of college credit tuition-free.
The Academy at Smith – (336) 316-5866 – 2225 S. Holden Road,
Greensboro – The Academy at Smith was developed to provide rel-
evance, rigor and much-needed relationships for students who are
eager to distinguish themselves from the competition. The goal is to
ensure that students receive a world-class education while gaining
advanced training in a choice of one of two pathways: Medical Ca-
reers or Construction Technology. The Academy is only open to Smith
High students.
The Middle College at Bennett – (336) 370-8633 – 722 Gorrell St.,
Greensboro – In a collaborative arrangement with Bennett College for
Women, GCS is proud to provide the first all-female public school in
North Carolina and one of only a few in the nation. The Middle College
at Bennett provides a unique opportunity for female students who are
disconnected from, disinterested in or dissatisfied with traditional high
school. In the nurturing environment and small classes, the school
provides students a boost to their self-esteem and a promising future.
The Middle College at GTCC–Greensboro – (336) 375-2466 – 3505 E.
Wendover Ave., Greensboro – The Middle College at GTCC-Greens-
boro is a community of learners, united in the commitment to student
self-actualization. The students are continually empowered through
engaging instruction, home-school connections and authentic train-
ing geared toward graduating from high school prepared to succeed
in higher education or in the career of their choice.
The Middle College at GTCC-High Point – (336) 819-4111 – 901 S. Main
St., High Point – The Middle College at GTCC-High Point was designed
to complement GTCC’s Larry Gatlin School of Entertainment. Here,
students have an opportunity to take college classes toward an associ-
ate’s degree in entertainment technology. Middle college students may
also take other general college classes offered by GTCC. All high school
core classes are offered such as math, science, English and social
studies. Electives include TV Broadcasting and Production, and Sci-
entific Visualizations I and II. The school is committed to providing an
education that will incorporate career exploration into the curriculum.
The Middle College at GTCC–Jamestown – (336) 819-2957 – 601 High
Point Road, Jamestown – The Middle College at GTCC-Jamestown
recruits and accelerates a diverse group of students who have not
reached their potential in a traditional middle or high school with em-
phasis on disengaged and under-represented students. GCS pays for
all textbooks as well as the tuition for college-level courses. Transpor-
tation is provided. The college environment provides the setting for a
student to leave his/her former school and get a fresh academic start.
The Middle College at N.C. A&T – (336) 691-0941 – 1601 E. Market St.,
Greensboro - In a collaborative arrangement with N.C. A&T, GCS is
proud to provide the first all-male public school in North Carolina and
one of a few in the nation. This unique publicly funded school offers
smaller class sizes and the opportunity for students to build supportive
relationships with teachers and administrators. The classroom envi-
ronment allows students the chance to receive individual attention
and support necessary for academic success. Students have access
to all courses required for graduation. It is the school’s goal for every
student to graduate with a high school diploma and two years of trans-
ferable college credit with tuition paid by GCS. The Middle College at
A&T is open to all male high school students.
Weaver Academy – (336) 370-8282 – 300 S. Spring St., Greensboro
–Weaver Academy features one full-time academy and part-time
Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses for GCS students. The
Academy of Performing and Visual Arts is a full-time program requiring
an application and audition. Weaver also offers career and technical
courses on a part-time basis to all students in GCS. Weaver Academy
develops and prepares independent learners and responsible citizens
through strong academics and the passionate pursuit of the arts and
career education.
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS
The Doris Henderson Newcomers School – (336) 316-5883 – 411
Friendway Road, Greensboro – The Doris Henderson Newcomers
School is designed for students in grades three through 12 who have
recently arrived in the United States and are considered novices on
the North Carolina language test. The goal of the school and its staff
is to accelerate literacy skills and prepare English language learn-
ers to bridge the gap between a newcomer setting and the assigned
school. The capacity of the school is 325 students, and transportation
is provided by GCS.
Johnson Street Global Studies was named a Magnet
School of Excellence for 2010, according to
Magnet Schools of America. Jones Spanish Immersion
Elementary was a 2010 School of Distinction.
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