Burton Magnet Elementary School

Principal: Tekeisha Mitchell
Address : 1500 Mathison Street Durham NC 27701
Phone : 919-560-3908
Hours of Operation : 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Enrollment : 376
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Philosophy

We believe the purpose of education is to prepare students for life in a complex, changing, globally interdependent society. We further believe that:

It is our duty to provide a quality education for all children;
All children are worthy and have special gifts to share;
High expectations foster academic success;
Students learn best when they are actively involved in meaningful learning experiences;
The learning environment must promote dignity, positive self- esteem, and respect for diversity; and
Parental and community participation are crucial to quality education.

Teaching

Burton Geo-World is one of eight public elementary schools in North Carolina that has earned the prestigious International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) designation. As a PYP school, Burton teachers are trained in a particular curriculum framework that focuses on the understanding based on personal experience. Burton is a global studies/foreign language magnet which offers program components designed to foster within students a global perspective of society and culture, a basic preparation for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, and a meaningful understanding of world geography. Unique program features include daily instruction in French, Spanish or Chinese, ongoing development of research skills, global study of geography and current events, and student television network (WGEO) which cultivates broadcasting, technical, and publishing skills.

Students completing the program possess strong communication and research skills. They have an understanding of the inquiry process instilling in them a good foundation for acquiring a higher level of knowledge and skills. They have conversational proficiency in the foreign language of their choice, as well as an awareness of their immediate environment and a broad perspective of the world. They also possess exceptional knowledge of geography.

Services for Academically/Intellectually Gifted Students

Fourth- and fifth-grade AIG students receive math and language arts instruction from an AIG teacher. An Explorations class is available to AIG third-graders.

Community Involvement

The following businesses, programs, and community groups provide assistance by donating their time, expertise, materials, and financial resources:

UNC-Chapel Hill Dept. of Geography
North Carolina Central University
Russell Memorial CME Church

Scores

State ABC Rating:

2010-11: High Growth, School of Progress (64.7%)
2009-10: High Growth, Priority School (57.6%)
2008-09: Growth Met, Priority School EXP (49.6%)

End-of Grade Test Scores

School Scorecard

Link to NC Report Card

Directions

From I-40 heading West

Turn right to merge onto I-40 W toward Durham. Take exit 279B to merge onto NC-147 N toward Downtown/Durham. Take exit 11 for Alston Ave/NC-55. Turn left at S Alston Ave/NC-55.Turn left at Linwood Ave. Turn left at Ridgeway Ave. Ridgeway Ave turns right and becomes Mathison St. Turn left at Lakeland Ave.

From I-85 Heading South

Head southwest on I-85. Take exit 177 for NC-55 E/Avondale Dr toward Roxboro St/US-15-BR/US-501. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for N.C. Central U. Turn left at Avondale Dr/NC-55. Slight right at N Alston Ave. Turn left at Linwood Ave. Turn left at Ridgeway Ave. Ridgeway Ave turns right and becomes Mathison St. Turn left at Lakeland Ave.

Link to Google Maps

Improvement Plan

Link to Improvement Plan

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