Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy FAST FACT SHEET, 2009-2010
2008-2009 North Carolina Honor School of Excellence 2007-2008 North Carolina Honor School of Excellence 2006-2007 North Carolina Honor School of Excellence 2005-2006 North Carolina Honor School of Excellence 2004-2005 North Carolina Honor School of Excellence 2003-2004 North Carolina Honor School of Excellence 2002-2003 North Carolina School of Excellence 2000-2001 North Carolina School of Distinction
Core areas of study: Language arts, mathematics, science, social studies
Enrichment classes: Chinese, General Music, Physical Fitness, Spanish, Strings Classes, Visual art
Co-curricular activities: American Mathematics Competition 8 & 10, Math League Press, Scholars' Academy Science Fair, National Geographic Geography Bee, National Spelling Bee, Student Government, MATHCOUNTS
Extracurricular activities: Chess Team, Academic Games Team, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Golf
Traditions: Fall Festival, Night of the Notables, Student Talent Show, Night of the Arts, Field Day
Our Charter: 10 year charter renewal granted, 2005
Enrollment: 268 students in 14 homerooms
Website: http://www.scholarsacademy.org/ School Contact: Marie E. Peine, Ph.D., Director 704.503.1112
MISSION STATEMENT Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy is a charter school for children of extremely high intellectual ability. We provide an exceptionally challenging educational environment supporting the distinctive needs of each student
WHO WE ARE
Our school opened in Charlotte, September, 2000. The goal of our school is to provide an educational environment that helps highly gifted children from all walks of life reach their potential. The Scholars' Academy serves children from four counties in and around the Charlotte area. The student body is culturally diverse, and our families represent all socio-economic backgrounds.
The talented men and women of our staff are fully certified in the core subject area they teach and have been trained in the specialized area of gifted education. Our enrichment teachers are professionals in their fields.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGHLY GIFTED CHILDREN
Very early language development, large and precise vocabulary, complex sentence structure
Early reading and/or early comprehension and use of other written symbol systems, e.g. numbers and musical notation
Very early manipulation of numbers
Extensive and clear memory, observable early
High levels of energy
Unusual levels of curiosity
Precocious sense of humor
Powerful imagination
Unusual levels of empathy and connectedness to other children and other living things
Desire for close friendships
Sources: Tolan, Stephanie, Guiding the Gifted Child; and Joan Smutny, The Young Gifted Child: Potential and Promise
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Any child who has reached the age of 5*, on or before August 31, 2010, and meets the eligibility requirements will be considered an applicant for admission to the Scholars' Academy.
Children who score at least 3 standard deviations above the mean on an IQ test are automatically eligible for our admissions lottery. Our School Based Assessment Team evaluates the applications of students who score between two and three standard deviations above the mean for possible admission. Details and application forms are available on our website. Select Departments, then Admissions
All forms necessary for an application are also included in the Prospective Student/Parent Handbook, and they are available at our Admissions Open Houses ; November 14, 2009 or December 12, 2009, 2:30pm - 4:00pm. No registration necessary
* As a North Carolina public school we are required to follow the procedures and guidelines for early admission (students who will be five after August 31, 2010) as described in state policy. Please contact the school office if you are interested in early admission.
2010-2011
Application Period
09/01/09 - 01/29/010
Completed Application Deadline
For School Group Test
12/15/09
Scholars' Academy Group Test
01/09/10
Application Deadline
01/29/10
Admissions Lottery
02/24/10
To be considered complete, applications must include Application Cover Sheet, Parent Nomination Form, Teacher Nomination Form for students currently enrolled in school, Self-Nomination Form for students 8 years old or older. Report of Ability Testing (IQ test results) must come directly from the testing center. Proof of NC residency is required at the time of application.
NOTE: Students who have individual IQ testing results from a private test administration should not apply for the group test.
WHAT WE TEACH
We prepare our students to become independent, productive, responsible and creative individuals capable of making original contributions to society. Four basic premises drive our academic program:
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Learning should have some connection to real-world endeavors.
Students should emulate the practices and habits of thought of eminent innovators and creators.
•2.
The fundamental activity of a scholar is problem-solving.
Academic investigation and challenge are focal elements of the curriculum.
•3.
Student groupings are organized to promote appropriate challenges for all learners.
Fluid ability groupings allow children to learn with their intellectual peers, while still enjoying interaction with children their own age.
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The instructional program is designed for the needs of highly gifted children.
The curriculum is accelerated, interdisciplinary, and formulated around broad thematic concepts. Shared inquiry, problem-based learning, and Socratic dialogue are significant strategies used in our classrooms.
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