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2700 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405-8816
Telephone 910-350-2089     Facsimile 910-350-2083

Al O'Briant, Principal

Mission:  To prepare all students for the future by striving for excellence in pursuit of a quality education by providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum within a safe and caring environment.

School Vision To establish a productive and efficient educational environment by including all stakeholders in its creation to achieve our school’s mission.

 

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Research

“ Students attending small learning communities are more likely to pass their course, accumulate credits…and attain a higher level of education than students who attend larger school.” (Gladden, 1998)

“Teachers have a closer relationship with students and other staff experience fewer discipline problems, and are better able to adapt instruction to students’ individual needs.” (Kathleen Cotton, 2001)

Goals and Objectives

  • Improve academic performance
  • Engagement and relationships
  • Reduce disciplinary actions
  • Improve attendance

Expectations

  • Students achieve at a higher level
  • Attendance increases
  • Teacher / parent relationships improve
  • Student / teacher relationships improve
  • Smoother transition into Laney

Incentives

  • Field trip participation
  • Attendance
  • Lifesaver awards/Tailgate party
  • Game passes
  • Homework passes

Tardy Policy

  • 1st tardy = Warning
  • 2nd tardy = Parent contact + 15 minute detention
  • 3rd tardy = Parent contact + 30 minute detention
  • 4th tardy = Automatic referral to the Dean

Student Led Conferences

  • What is the purpose of student led conferences?
  • How do the conferences work?
  • When are student led conferences taking place?
  • What happens if the parent is unable to attend?

Mentoring Program

  • Objectives/Purpose
    Ease Transition to High School
    Advisor for getting along in high school
  • Who will be the Mentors?
    National Honor Society
    Teacher Cadets
    Juniors and Seniors
    Staff Members for at-risk students

  • Benefits
    Build relationships among student body
    Develop contacts with positive role models
    Initiate a success network


Field Trips

Purpose of Field Trip

  • Team building within the community
  • Cross curriculum collaboration
  • Academic enrichment

Location of Field Trips

Greenfield Lake, Wilmington, NC


Greenfield Lake

  • Friday, October 14, 2005

Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill, NC

Morehead Planetarium

  • UNC –Chapel Hill
  • Morehead Planetarium
  • Friday, November 18, 2005

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