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WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission-The Wake County Public School System will significantly increase achievement for all students by providing a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and expertise to become successful, productive citizens.Vision-WCPSS will serve as the national standard for increasing student achievement in the 21st century. Highly effective teachers and principals are empowered to raise the achievement of all children and will provide students with high quality classroom instruction that fosters intellectual development. WCPSS recognizes children have different needs and is committed to ensuring all are challenged to reach their full potential. Students will graduate in increasingly high percentages and compete successfully as productive citizens. WCPSS will continue this community’s proud tradition of education leadership and academic excellence with a proactive school staff, effectively supported by the Board of Education and Central Services.
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS

Mission:The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.Vision:Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is located in the Charlotte, North Carolina region and provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 141,100 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 159 schools throughout the cities and towns of Mecklenburg County. CMS believes setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success – in our communities, within the region and across our diverse and global society. Each day, CMS students are prepared to be leaders in a technologically savvy and globally competitive world.
GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Guilford County Schools (GCS) is the third largest district in the state serving more than 73,000 students across 124 schools in urban, suburban and rural areas. Tucked away in central North Carolina, GCS is diverse both in its student body and in its academics. The district serves students who speak 123 languages/dialects and who represent 100 countries. There are more than 10,000 special education students and more than 13,000 advanced learners.The district is a national leader in magnet/school choice programs, offering 50 magnet programs satisfying a varied range of ages, skill levels and interests. In addition, the district provides non-traditional educational settings including a Twilight School, which serves students who are at risk of dropping out, High School Ahead Academy, a school serving over-aged middle school students, and eight early/middle colleges, schools located at area colleges and universities that offer tailored programs and opportunities for students to earn college credit.
WINSTON SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Welcome to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools-MISSION:The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System provides all students with educational opportunities that ensure they become responsible, productive, global citizens.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission-Human Resources - Achieving leadership excellence through diversity of talent development and networking for a global future
UNION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UCPS Mission: Preparing All Students to Succeed!
JOHNSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Johnston County Schools will foster a flame for learning within each child that will last a lifetime. To achieve this mission, we will improve continually our services of education and meet our community's requirments for quality.
DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DPS Mission Statement-In collaboration with our community and parents, the mission of Durham Public Schools is to provide all students with an outstanding education that motivates them to reach their full potential and enables them to discover their interests and talents, pursue their goals and dreams, and succeed in college, in the workforce and as engaged citizens.
GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement:The mission of Gaston County Schools is to provide quality educational opportunities to ensure student success and a lifetime of learning
CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS

our vision:we believe in caring and resfectful relationship. We believe in educating whole child. We believe in data driven dicision.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Every five years Buncombe County Schools develops a Strategic Plan that will guide the direction of the school system for the coming five years. The Plan is designed to set long-term goals, identify some of the most significant strategies that will be used in reaching those goals, and provide specific evaluation measurements to be used in determining whether the goals have been reached.The 2012-2017 Buncombe County Schools Strategic Plan was developed, reviewed and revised with input from educators, students, parents, members of the community, and the Board of Education. It is designed for actual use by professional educators; as such, the Plan out of necessity contains many specific details and measurements that may make it appear complex. The plan was approved by the Board of Education at their regular meeting held on April 12, 2012.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement-The mission of New Hanover County Schools, in collaboration with our parents and the community, is to strive to provide children an excellent education in a safe and positive learning environment where they are prepared with the critical skills to reach their full potential for a world yet to be imagined. “Reach, Equip, Achieve” .The vision of the New Hanover County schools is to:Have high expectations for all students. These expectations will be supported by improved test scores;Have equity at all schools regarding facilities, services and staffing;Ensure all students are actively engaged in meaningful learning and experiences;Provide state-of-the-art technology throughout the system being fully utilized by students and staff;Use data to inform and drive decisions regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment;Provide students diverse educational opportunities: academic, and career - technical.Partner and communicate with businesses, civic, faith-based organizations, parents and the community at large to enhance educational opportunities for children.
ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission-The Onslow County Schools community will prepare students to be globally competitive leaders and responsible citizens in the 21st Century.Vision-Excellence in Education.
PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement -The Pitt County Schools, through high expectations, excellence in teaching and a safe, orderly environment, will ensure that all students master the skills necessary for success as life-long learners in a rapidly changing world.Vision Statement-A model rural/urban school system has high expectations, challenging programs, and total community support. It is a place where education is not just about making a living but also where the individual becomes a productive and contributing member of the community.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ROBESON COUNTY

Mission Statement:To Educate All Students By Building A Foundation for Learning In An Ever-Changing Global Society!The goals of the Public Schools of Robeson County are:Keep the focus of our system on improved student learning.Strive to constantly improve our system.Bring out the best in people.Maintain positive working relationships with all groups.Involve people appropriately in the decision making process.Engage our parents and community in helping deliver a quality education.Communicate effectively with the system and our community.Honor the diverse backgrounds and needs of the students we serve.Encourage creative, efficient use of our resources to support student learning.Enhance the capacity of the system to constantly improve itself.Ensure that our schools are safe and secure learning and working environments.
ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOLS

In addition we are very excited about partnering with our local Chamber of Commerce in engaging the entire community in a productive conversation about public education in our community. Hearing from others about what they want for children in our community will help us develop a strategic plan for our district to guide our work. Location:If, as they say, location is everything, then the Alamance-Burlington School System is very fortunate. Our county is located midway between the peaceful Blue Ridge mountains and the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic. The Interstate 85/40 corridor enables easy access to these recreational areas as well as to major colleges and universities, medical centers, and shopping areas. The county has a population of approximately 130, 800. The largest city is Burlington with 44,917 and the county seat is Graham with 12,833
IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS

Mission-Iredell-Statesville Schools will rigorously challenge all students to achieve their academic potential and to lead productive and rewarding lives. We will achieve this mission with the support of parents, staff, and the community.Vision-A school system committed to improving student learning by igniting a passion for learning.Values-Student and learning focus.Motivated faculty and staff.Partnerships and teamwork.Continuous improvement focus.Management by fact.Results focus.
HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS

The mission of Harnett County Schools is to educate students in a safe environment empowering them to focus on lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and global awareness
DAVIDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Welcome to our website. We hope you will learn many things about our school system and then plan to visit us here in the Heart of North Carolina's Piedmont. Our 33 schools distinguish themselves as safe and orderly places where our diverse student body excels in academics and exhibits athletic excellence in all athletic arenas. Our staff is trained to teach all learners, and we pride ourselves in having the best community spirit anywhere.
ROWAN-SALISBURY SCHOOLS

VISION:an exemplary system whose schools are recognized for the outstanding quality of their graduates, staff, and programs. These graduates allow Rowan County to successfully compete regionally, nationally, and globally for high quality business and economic development.MISSION:to develop globally competitive schools that inspire, challenge, and empower students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives, and demonstrate knowledgeable, responsible citizenship in an increasingly challenging world.
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WCPS Vision-Wayne County Public Schools provides an exemplary education for all students in a globally competitive 21st Century environment.WCPS Mission-All Wayne County Public Schools students will graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and post secondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century through rigor, relevance, and relationships.
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS

The mission of the Randolph County Schools is to educate every child by creating a learning community with high expectations while maximizing educational opportunities and enabling all students to adapt in a diverse 21st Century global society.The vision of Randolph County Schools is to build a learning community of excellence, one student at a time.We believe that:All students can learn.All students will be taught in a safe and nurturing learning environment.All students deserve a teacher who is qualified and well prepared.All stakeholders share the responsibility and accountability for student learning.
CATAWBA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Teach,Learn and Lead for the Future.
NASH-ROCKY MOUNT SCHOOLS

Our Vision and Mission-NRMPS is focused on continuous improvement for every child, in every classroom, every day.In order to accomplish this vision, the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System, working in partnership with our families and our communities, will:Nurture and educate every child,Respect and value diversity,Maximize learning potential,Produce globally competitive students in a Safe and orderly environment.We Believe-Students come first.Education is hope, providing choices and expanding horizons.Education is a shared responsibility among schools, families, and communities.Students need high expectations for success. Students learn best in a safe, nurturing environment.Diversity is valued when all people are treated with dignity.Learning is a life-long journey for all.About our district-Our district encompasses Nash County and parts of Edgecombe county. Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools has 27 school sites and centers including 19 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 early college high school and 1 alternative school. More than 17,000 students are enrolled, with a diverse student body. The district is the largest employer in Nash and Edgecombe County with over 2200 employees. More than half of those are employed as teachers.
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

Our Mission:Cleveland County Schools will equip all students with the knowledge and skills to become productive citizens in a globally competitive world by partnering with our community to provide appropriate educational experiences.
CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Our Mission-Craven County Schools, united with families and communities, will rigorously challenge all students to graduate from high school and be globally competitive for post-secondary education, work, and life in the 21st century.
HENDERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement-Henderson County Public Schools will provide all students the opportunity to learn and the encouragement to succeed in a safe environment. We will honor the individual and nurture the potential of all children.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement - RCS:Teaching all students to become productive citizens and life-long learners.
MOORE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement:Our mission is to provide engaging experiences that result in students learning what is needed to be successful citizens.
BURKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement-The mission of Burke County Public Schools is to educate diverse learners, nurture their potential, and empower them to be competitive, successful, and productive citizens.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY SCHOOLS

Welcome to the Brunswick County Schools web site! You will find a wealth of information about our school system and each of our schools Brunswick County Schools is a community of learners. We believe in continuous improvement. Our ABC and end-of-course scores have shown improvement in recent years, and most exceed regional and state averages. These positive results are a reflection of deep commitment on the part of the Board of Education, our teachers, principals, students, and their parents. Key goals include increasing the numbers of students taking a world language, taking advanced level and AP classes, and continuing their education in two-or four-year colleges.
WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Our Mission-The mission of Wilson County Schools is to provide an educational environment which creates success for all students through the community working together. Wilson County Schools is committed to encouraging students to aim high throughout their school careers so that they will be ready for any pathway they choose after high school. The path may lead them to a college, university, trade school, apprenticeship, the military or directly into a career that will allow them to advance with time, support themselves, and also support a family. Wilson County Schools is committed to promoting citizenship, character education, collaboration, and problem solving among other life skills as a means to prepare students for higher education, the workforce and for life. Higher test scores and graduation rates each year continue to be the norm for Wilson County Schools asare the data that prove students are being equipped with the skills to lead successful lives after graduation. Wilson County Schools is a high-quality school system with a top-notch staff dedicated not only to student success but also to contributing to the success of the Wilson community as a whole. Wilson County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in admission to access to treatment in its programs and activities. Wilson County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) is one of two public school systems in Orange County, NC. Established in 1909, CHCCS is located near the flagship campus of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and the world renowned Research Triangle Park (RTP). As a result of the district’s proximity to higher education and research facilities, our community boasts one of the highest educated populations in America.
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement:To provide quality instruction in a safe, caring environment.Vision:Every student will graduate from high school, be globally competitive for work or postsecondary education, and be prepared for life in the 21st century.
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Our Mission:Lee County Schools will teach each student the social and academic skills needed to become a responsible and productive citizen. Our Vision:Lee County Schools, in partnership with the community, will provide challenging learning experiences for students in a safe and supportive environment.We are committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and life-long learning. Our success will be demonstrated by the achievement of our students and their positive participation in society.
WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS

One of Northwest North Carolina's largest and most progressive school districts providing comprehensive Pre-K-12 educational opportunities for all students
DUPLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

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LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission:Lenoir County Public Schools is dedicated to the students and community of Lenoir County. Our mission is to prepare all students to be competitive and productive citizens in a global economy.
PENDER COUNTY SCHOOLS

Vision-The future of Pender County depends upon the successful preparation of its citizens to compete in a global economy, understand and facilitate change, and achieve economic growth in a vibrant, safe, and environmentally sound community.Mission-Through a 21st Century infrastructure, Pender County Schools will aggressively pursue fiscally responsible and measurable methods of providing innovative and creative learning opportunities that motivate students to succeed in a globally competitive world.Motto-Pender County Schools…the future in progress
FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Our Future,Our Commitment, Our Students.Helping teachers create effective online learning communities.Parents, Guest and Elementary School Students may navigate links found on this site without logging into the system. Click on the appropriate course category in the Course categories box to view district, school or teacher class information.
STANLY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Stanly County Schools will be a world-class system of excellence, ensuring success for every student while improving the quality of life for our community in an ever-changing world
SAMPSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission- Samson county schools, in partnership with parents and community, will prepare and graduate globally competitive students to become productive citizens in a changing world.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

These are days of hope, hard work, and high expectations for Rutherford County Schools. Teachers and administrators are proving again and again that they are willing to go the extra mile in making the local public schools better than ever.The Rutherford County School System makes a strong effort to prepare students for life after high school, regardless of whether they are college-bound or headed directly for the work world. The school system follows the state's Standard Course of Study. Within the framework of the state's new ABC Plan for School Improvement, each school is allowed to be creative and experiment with new ideas in order to provide the best education possible.Rutherford County Schools is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. Enrollment in Rutherford County Schools is approximately 9,000 students. There are four high schools, three middle schools, and eleven elementary schools. The system also has pre-school programs, after school care programs, a middle grade alternative program, and a high school alternative program.Rutherford County Schools makes a strong effort at preparing all students for life after high school, regardless of whether they are college-bound or headed directly for the work world. Advanced Placement courses are offered in the schools as well as computer education. (All schools are equipped with computer labs.) Rutherford County Schools was among the first school systems in the state to implement a promotion standards/student accountability policy. This policy is an effort to unite the parent, student, and school to develop each student's academic potential to the fullest. It will ultimately lead to rising achievement levels of all students while reducing the occurrence of a wide range of performance levels in an individual classroom.Rutherford County's Parents as Teachers program began in 1988. This was the first program in the state. Rutherford County was also the first Parents as Teachers training center in North Carolina. (The only other training center is in Wake County.)Rutherford County Schools is in the midst of a multi-million dollar building/renovation program. By July 2001, more than $80 million had been spent in Rutherford County on building and renovating school facilities since the early 1990's. The building program has allowed the school system to move toward a true K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grade organization; is removing children from outdated facilities; and is believed to create a better environment for learning.At the elementary grade level, teachers are putting forth more effort at making learning a hands-on experience for children and encouraging interaction in the classroom in addition to more traditional learning methods. This helps make the children active rather than passive learners.All 6-8 students are in middle schools, which provide for team teaching, specialized guidance, and more variety in exploratory and extra-curricular activities. The middle schools also help students succeed in making the transition to high school.All three high schools are now on the "4 x 4" block schedule. With this, classes last longer than in the past, but there are fewer classes during the day, and each course is completed in one semester. The "4 x 4" promotes more experience-based learning.The Rutherford County Schools care about all students-preschool through high school, the academically gifted as well as the academically challenged, and those with special needs. Creativity and innovation are promoted and embraced throughout the district. The school system is continually seeking ways to better serve all students.
CARTERET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The mission of the Carteret County Schools is to graduate all students prepared to be productive citizens.
SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Our Children, Our Future, Our Business.The Surry County School District is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Serving approximately 8,600 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 in nineteen schools, the Surry County School District is proud of the numerous successes in academics, athletics, and the arts. Educators welcome the opportunity to serve students and parents living in communities throughout Surry County.
CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mission Statement: The mission of Chatham County Schools is to graduate globally competitive, well-rounded students by providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum in an effective, safe, and nurturing learning environment.Chatham County Schools has 7,900 students in its seventeen schools. A new school with a student capacity of 650, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School, opened in January of 2011. The school has many “green” features and has applied for LEED Gold certification. If accepted, the school will become the first LEED Gold certified middle school in North Carolina.For the size of the school district, Chatham offers many Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Additionally, online and college level courses as well as award-winning arts and Career and Technical Education programs are available to high school students.All three traditional high schools have the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. The voluntary program targets middle-performing students and those who will be first generation college students who have the desire, academic potential, and determination to succeed in a rigorous high school curriculum. High school staff work with 300 students across the district in the AVID program. Due to its success, AVID strategies are now being used with other high school and middle school students.
HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

On behalf of the Hoke County Board of Education, our faculty, staff, and employees, I welcome you to Hoke County Schools. As a school system, we are working hard every day to assure that Hoke County Schools becomes an educational leader in North Carolina, meeting the needs of our students, so they will be Future-Ready Students for the 21st Century.To achieve our vision of improving schools, everyone has a role to play. What makes a school successful? It takes strong visionary leadership at every level, highly qualified teachers, an exceptional staff, involved parents, and a supportive community. A school’s success is also contingent upon a rigorous curriculum for all students. In effect, we are all support staff for our students.We are engaged in an ambitious process of school reform like all school systems across this great nation of ours, with student achievement continuing to be a priority driving our efforts. We have been recognized by SACS CASI as a Quality School System as a result of our Quality Assurance Review that led to District Accreditation, one of the first in the nation
GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

OUR MISSION-In partnership with the community ,we will continually improve all educational services to prepare our students today for a successful tomorrow. OUR VISION-Every Student: Actively Learning, Accepting Others, Achieving Every Teacher and Staff Member: Leading, Learning, Loving Children Every Parent and Community Member: Invited, Invested, Involved
RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOLS

Richmond County Schools serves approximately 7,700 students at 17 fully accredited schools in the areas of Ellerbe, Hamlet, Hoffman, Norman, and Rockingham, North Carolina. Our district includes 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 5 secondary schools and a school for students with special needs. Our district mission is to provide “HOPE for every student”. We believe all children can learn and excel, when they receive high quality instruction. We hope you will explore our district website and learn more about our schools, and all of efforts to press toward our vision of becoming a high quality system that prepares students to graduate in a competitive and global society.http://www.richmond.k12.nc.us/District/1118-Untitled.html

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