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Area Schools
Top of the Class
More families are moving to Highgrove because of the nearby award-winning schools. For the 2006-07 school year, Highgrove children attend Hawk Ridge Elementary, Community House Middle, Jay M. Robinson Middle and Ardrey Kell High schools. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system’s magnet schools and nearby private schools are other options.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School (Grades K-4)
9201 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
Phone: (980) 343-5927
Principal: Rosemary Sheppard
Approximate enrollment: 1,186
- Hawk Ridge was named a "No Child Left Behind National Blue Ribbon School 2005" for its significant progress in closing the achievement gap and students who achieved very high levels. Only 10 schools in the state achieved this national ranking.
- Named a 2004-05 Honor School of Excellence* (the state's highest rating), the school provides a unique and challenging learning environment that enables students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.
- Hawk Ridge offers activities to enhance each student's learning experience, including the after-school enrichment program, chess club, student council, band and orchestra.
- The school enjoys a fully equipped technology lab and networked computers in all classrooms, a media center with 15 computer workstations, closed-circuit television and Internet access throughout the school.
- Parents are actively involved through volunteer opportunities in the classroom, PTA and the School Leadership Team.
Community House Middle School (Grades 5-7)
9500 Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
Phone: (980) 343-0689
Principal: Gifford Lockley
Approximate Enrollment: 700
- Now in its second year, Community House Middle has state-of-the-art classrooms and technology, and the school's curriculum emphasizes music and arts enrichment.
- The school has a very active PTO for parents who are interested in getting involved.
- Through its Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, Community House offers an academically rigorous curriculum to challenge each student in an environment that supports the early adolescent learner.
- For the 2007-08 school year, the school will include grades 6-8.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School (Grades 8)
5925 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
Phone: (980) 343-6944
Principal: Dr. Maureen C. Furr
Approximate enrollment: 1,177
- The school was named a 2004-05 Honor School of Excellence* (the state's highest rating).
- Jay M. Robinson Middle School offers elective and exploratory programs chosen from the fine and performing arts, workforce development and foreign language departments.
- Academics focus on reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education and health.
- Character development, community service and intramurals round out students' school day.
- Other activities offered include interscholastic sports, clubs and co-curricular activities such as Odyssey of the Mind, National Academic League and student council.
Ardrey Kell High School (Grades 9-12)
10220 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277
Phone: (980) 343-0860
Principal: Mike Mathews
- This brand-new facility opens its doors for the 2006-07 school year.
- The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum that challenges
every student with programs including Advanced Placement courses, Academically
Gifted, advanced and regular courses in all subjects.
- Students can participate in a full roster of athletics, music classes and after-school clubs.
Click here for more information on Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools.
* Honor School of Excellence is the state's highest rating. Schools with this designation met the new federal standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act.
** School of Progress is defined as a school that had 60 to 79.9 percent of its students test at or above grade level.
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