Holt Elementary School

Principal: Star Sampson
Address : 4019 Holt School Road Durham NC 27704
Phone : 919-560-3928
Hours of Operation : 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 507
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Philosophy

Holt Year-Round Elementary is committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment in which all children are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards themselves and learning. We believe in creating lifelong learners by providing opportunities where students explore and investigate the world around them.

Our Vision

Holt Elementary School is a nurturing and supportive environment in which students experience data-driven, outstanding teaching that is based on best practices, ongoing feedback, and is supported by research. All of Holt’s learning community members work collaboratively to equip students with the tools necessary to bounce back from adversity and to help students reach their full potential by ensuring that they have opportunities to experience success on a daily basis.

Teaching

Holt’s professional and caring faculty and staff work closely as a team to facilitate students becoming independent, self-motivated learners prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Competent, professional, and caring teachers, staff, and administrators work closely as a team to provide instruction and learning opportunities for all students. AIG classes, Remediation and Extended Day classes are used to support the learning of some students. Cooperative teaching, multi-age classrooms, flexible scheduling, and subject area grouping are a few of the methods used for optimal student learning.

Equally important is the development of positive self esteem through a curriculum that meets the interests, needs, creative abilities, and aptitudes of all children. They become independent, self-motivated learners who are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Services for Academically/Intellectually Gifted Students

The needs of the Academically/Intellectually Gifted student population at Holt are met through the following models: cluster groups, inclusion, classroom resource, and subject acceleration. Students are expected to show growth and knowledge in areas studied.

Community Involvement

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

Verizon
University Ford
Harris Teeter
RSVP
McDonald's
CAPSS
Wal Mart (Science Partner)
Durham Academy
Duke Volunteers
NCCU Volunteers
Kiwanis Club
Summit Heights Church
UNC Volunteers
Little River Community Center

Scores

State ABC Rating :

2009-10: Expected Growth. Priority (54.7%)
2009-10: High Growth Met. Priority (59.5%)
2008-09: Growth Not Met. Priority (51.3%)

End-of-Grade Test Scores

School Scorecard

NC School Report Card

Directions

From I-40:

Exit 1-40 onto Durham Expressway (147). Exit Durham Expressway (147) at S. Duke St. Proceed on N Duke St. From I-85 count 8 traffic lights. At the eighth light, Turn left onto Holt School Rd. Turn left to Holt Elementary School.

From I-85:

Exit 1-85 at Roxboro Rd/Duke St. Proceed North on Duke St. From I- 85 count 8 traffic lights. At the eighth light, Turn left onto Holt School Rd. Turn left to Holt Elementary School.

Link to Google Maps

Improvement Plan

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