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Rogers-Herr Middle School
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Philosophy
It is the vision of Rogers-Herr Year-Round Middle School to build tomorrow's leaders today. Our efforts will focus on encouraging students to become life-long learners who strive for excellence in every aspect of their lives.
Teaching
The instructional program at Rogers-Herr is comprehensive and wide-ranging. Our teaching
"Today's Challenge -- Tomorrow's Future"
staff uses the strengths and cultures of the children with powerful learning activities that integrate a variety of subjects into a common set of themes. Rogers-Herr serves a wide variety of students in collaborative, as well as pull-out, models. The core curriculum is provided in a cohesive team setting that uses a variety of means to excite student learning and strengthen basic skills. The elective program is varied and offers students exploration in careers, computing, band, art, chorus, and drama.
Several areas of extra support are available for our students. One is an outstanding after-school program--heralded by former Gov. Jim Hunt as a model program. The Academic Enrichment program that is designed to strengthen reading and math skills has been developed specifically to meet the needs of our students.
Rogers-Herr takes great pride in its rich history and legacy of dedication by its faculty, staff, administration, parents, and community to provide the best possible climate for educational and social development of all students.
Services for Academically/Intellectually Gifted Students
Rogers-Herr serves approximately s 105 students identified as Academically/Intellectually Gifted. These students are served equally on the five core teams. Each team has a certified AIG teacher, and each teacher offers an advanced math section, as well as language arts class.
Community Involvement
The following businesses, programs, and community groups provide assistance by donating their time, expertise, materials, and financial resources:
- First Calvary Baptist Church
- Russell Memorial C.M.E. Church
- North Carolina Central University
- Duke University
- Durham Parks & Recreation
- West End Community Project
- Project Excellence
- North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company
- AT&T
Scores
State ABC Rating :
- 2008-09: Expected Growth, School of Progress (74.3%)
- 2007-08: Expected Growth, School of Progress (65.7%)
- 2006-07: HIGH-Progress (75%)
- 2005-06: Did Not Meet Expectations, No Recognition (70%)
End-of-Grade/End-of-Course Test Scores
Directions
From I-40:
Travel West on I-40 to US 15-501, exit 270. Turn right at the light at the end of the ramp. You will be traveling North on 15-501. Continue on 15-501 through the Garrett Road intersection. Stay in the left lane. Proceed on 15-501 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto Nation Avenue, just before the Wachovia Bank. Rogers-Herr will be directly in front of you across Cornwallis Road. Take a right onto Cornwallis and a left into the front drive of Rogers-Herr.
From I-85:
Take exit 174 onto 15-501 South. Continue until you come to the South Square Mall exit. You will travel clockwise on a cloverleaf overpass onto Chapel Hill Boulevard. Turn right onto Nation Avenue, just before the Wachovia Bank. Rogers-Herr will be directly in front of you across Cornwallis Road. Take a right onto Cornwallis and a left into the front drive of Rogers-Herr.
