Southwest Elementary School
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Philosophy
Southwest Elementary School is a community of learners organized around students and the work that they do. Teachers are leaders and inventors of high content, quality work that is challenging, interesting, and satisfying. Students will engage and persist with this work and will learn what teachers, parents, and the community value and expect. The school will maintain and nurture a climate that promotes collaboration, respect, and support among its major players (teachers, assistants, support staff, parents, students and community). The principal is a leader of leaders. Major decisions involving climate, curriculum, use of allotment, and budget are reached through a process in which the staff and parents' input and views are considered. Success is experienced and celebrated on an on-going basis.
Teaching
The instructional program at Southwest is guided by the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Our instructional staff utilizes a variety of teaching methods to ensure all our students receive an optimum learning experience.
The instructional program incorporates a focus on the changing world our children will eventually work and live in. The program of instruction receives support from our parents and numerous outside businesses. In addition, Southwest offers instructional support to our students with special needs. Southwest utilizes counselors, resource teachers, and programs of instruction to provide the extra help these students need. The staff at Southwest makes a committed effort to provide a strong instructional program for all of our students.
Services for Academically/Intellectually Gifted Students
Services for Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted students are provided in grades 1-5 in both language arts and math. Identification is made according to state guidelines; service extends for approximately half of the school day for 3-5 and 45 minutes per day in 1st and 2nd grade twice a week. This program is designed for the child who catches on quickly and for whom regular classroom work is too slow paced. Besides the accelerated pace, enrichment materials and special topics are included.
Community Involvement
The following businesses, programs, and community groups provide assistance by donating their time, expertise, materials, and financial resources:
- North Carolina Central University
- Duke University
- Church of Reconciliation
Scores
State ABC Rating :
- 2010-11: Expected Growth, School of Progress (61.9%)
- 2009-10: Growth Met. High Growth Met, School of Progress (62.7%)
- 2008-09: Growth Not Met. No Recognition (61.1%)
Directions
From I-40:
Exit onto Fayetteville Road heading North for approximately 2 miles. Turn Left onto Cook Road. Southwest Elementary is on the left.
From I-85:
Exit onto Avondale Drive going south. Turn Right onto N. Alston Avenue. It will become S. Alston Avenue. Proceed past North Carolina Central University and turn Right on Riddle Road. When Riddle Road ends, turn left onto Fayetteville Road. Take a Right onto Cook Road. Southwest Elementary will be on the left.
