OUR SCHOOLS
DURHAM TECH
Since Durham Technical Community College opened its Orange County Campus (OCC) in 2008, an ever-growing number of folks are wising up to an incredible resource in our own backyard. But in case you didn’t already know, some fast facts: • Degree & certificate programs: 111 including the new Associate in Engineering and Associate in Fine Arts degrees. • Durham Tech has the only Dental Laboratory Technology and Opticianry training programs in the North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee region. • Nearly 9 out of 10 Durham Tech students pass their licensure or certification tests the first time they take them.
hearts meet. Grades Transitional K-12 Total Enrollment 530 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower school, 10:1; Middle school, 7:1; Upper school, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $10,920-$19,950 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application deadlines and open house dates. WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE 886 Hamlet Chapel Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787 childrenshouse.willowoakmontessori.org Focus Willow Oak Montessori strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making in a stimulating, creative, and diverse Montessori community. Grades Pre-school. (3–6 years) Enrollment 42 Student/Faculty Ratio 1:11 Tuition $5,640/year
• Tuition compared to local public universities: 1/3 of cost
REGIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS
• Total volunteer service hours 2015-2016: 6,369
ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345 ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous co-ed college preparatory program for students who represent 20 states and 16 countries. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 285 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $51,735; Day, $31,130 Special Requirements Separate interviews for both parents and child required. SSAT exam, full application, Math and English recommendations, transcript and testing also required. For more information, email admissions@ashevilleschool.org.
• Value of civic engagement by Durham Tech faculty, staff and students: $139,353.72 • In fiscal year 2015-2016, the Durham Tech Corporate Education department partnered with 35 unique companies and organizations, providing training to more than 1,600 individuals working for employers such as AW North Carolina, Inc., EMC, Valassis, Smashing Boxes, Morinaga and Merck.
NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham 919-416-2825 ncssm.edu Focus The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a public, residential, coeducational high school for juniors and seniors from across North Carolina who have high intellectual ability and commitment to scholarship. NCSSM is pioneering opportunities for generations of innovators to challenge the limits of what’s possible and power the ideas that shape our lives. Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 680 residential, 800+ enrolled in Distance Education programs (online program and interactive videoconferencing) Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1 Yearly Tuition NCSSM is tuition free. There are no fees associated with applying, being accepted to or attending. Special Requirements Application requirements at ncssm.edu/apply. SALEM ACADEMY 500 E. Salem Ave., Winston-Salem 336-721-2643 salemacademy.com Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and co-curricular programs. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $45,060; Day, $22,380 Special Requirements Application process includes teacher recommendations, testing, an interview and transcripts.
Preschool – Grade 5 Now enrolling two year olds
Schedule a tour today! Admissions@LernerSchool.org 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 • 919.286.5517 • www.LernerSchool.org
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SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000 sms.edu Focus This independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school is dedicated to academic excellence and personal