North Carolina New Schools: Schools | Schools in Action

All schools partnering with NC New Schools follow a proven set of strategies known as the Design Principles, emphasizing personalization, college-readiness, professionalism, leadership and high standards. Within that framework, different schools are tailored to meet the needs of the community and students that they serve. These stories share a glimpse into the exciting things happening in our partner schools across the state.

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  Applying an Engineering Perspective
  Wayne School of Engineering

  Students from Wayne School of Engineering learn to use the engineering design process across the curriculum at their school. The fact that 93 percent of the Class of 2011 was accepted into a two- or four-year college is impressive, but even more so considering that 76 percent of the class would become the first in their families to graduate from college. In fact, creating environments that nurture first-generation college-goers is a hallmark of innovative North Carolina high schools inspired and supported by North Carolina New Schools.

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  SILSA: Where Inquiry Leads to Student Success
  Project-Based Learning Makes a Difference

  Now in its seventh year, SILSA is a member of the Health & Life Sciences Affinity Network, which is organized and supported by North Carolina New Schools. While not all students will go on to careers in these fields, the rigor of the coursework surrounding this theme and the other three "affinities" benefits young scholars regardless of their interests or aptitudes.
  
  Project-based learning, or PBL, challenges students on several levels both academically and personally, often resulting in greater comprehension of multiple disciplines and improved outcomes. It's a common approach in North Carolina New Schools-affiliated high schools in general and STEM schools in particular.
  
  

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  Southern Redesign
  Durham school converts to four academies focused on energy and sustainability

  Big changes - and a very exciting future - are coming to Southern High School in Durham.

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  Regional school recruits first class
  New STEM school coming to northeastern North Carolina

  The Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscience is accepting applications for incoming 9th graders -- deadline is June 1, 2012. The Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscience is an early college high school that is designed to serve as a statewide model school for STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Ultimately, the school will enroll about 450 students in grades 7-13 from five counties offering the opportunity for all students to earn up to two years of college credit along with their high school diploma.

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  Early College EAST wins engineering competition
  Group to present project in Germany

  The Early College EAST High School Engineering Club has won a trip to Hanover, Germany, in Phoenix Contact's Nanoline Contest. The company announced the winner on Saturday, February 16, to kick off its National Engineers Week celebration. The team, which  includes seven students in 9th-11th grades, placed third in last year's contest.

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