Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Principal: John Colclough
Address : 1417 Old Oxford Rd., 27704
Phone : (919) 560-2695
Hours of Operation : 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Enrollment : 598
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Philosophy

Opening in August 2011, this elementary school will center on teaching and learning – providing strong instruction in the core curriculum, but with a focus on the visual and performing arts.

Sandy Ridge will feature numerous arts-related learning activities to enhance the educational experience:

Multiple theater performances annually
Multiple choral music performances annually
Multiple art gallery walks annually
Regularly scheduled visiting professionals and artists
Regularly scheduled art-focused field trips
Extra-curricular activities – clubs, field trips, summer camp opportunities
Additional art, choral music, theater and dance teachers
Two daily enrichment classes allowing students to receive both foundational skill instruction, as well as integrated enrichment that brings the arts into the content areas
Regularly scheduled art-focused field trips

Teaching

While Sandy Ridge will be known for its active and dynamic arts program, it is important to note that the core subjects of Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts will be studied and measured with high expectations. By integrating the arts into every other curricular area students can experience a greater depth of understanding of the subject matter.

Community Involvement

Partnerships are a big part of any successful school. Sandy Ridge will have partnerships with the Durham Arts Council, Carolina Theater, Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Duke University, North Carolina Central University and other organizations to ensure students have access to professional artists, facilities and resources. To further enhance students’ exposure to the arts, Sandy Ridge will have artists in residence, guest artists, shows and trips to the theater.

Business partnerships will also be created to further support the arts focus including integration into Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts.

Directions

From I-40

Exit I-40 at the Durham Freeway (Hwy 147). Take Exit 11 on Alston Ave/55 and turn right. Turn left at Avondale Dr and continue onto N. Roxboro St. Turn Right on Old Oxford Rd. School will be on the left.

From I-85

Take Exit 176 and head North on Duke Street. Turn right at W. Carver Street. Turn right at the 1st crost street onto N. Roxboro St. Turn Left at Old Oxford Rd. The school will be on the left.

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