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Four Wake County Public School System magnet schools will be honored at the national annual conference of the Magnet Schools of America in Las Vegas April 29 to May 3.
Combs Elementary and Farmington Woods Elementary will receive School of Excellence awards. This is the second year in a row for both schools to earn School of Excellence.
Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary School is based on two core foundations - "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" based on Stephen R. Covey's best selling book and Baldrige practices based on Edward Deming's work in the business world.
Farmington Woods International Baccalaureate Elementary School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme which emphasizes academic challenges, international understanding, community service, and mental and physical well-being.
Last year, Combs Elementary earned MSA's top honor, the Simpson Award presented to the best magnet school in the nation; and Farmington Woods earned the Waldrip Distinguished Elementary Merit Award, honoring the top magnet elementary school.
Conn Elementary and East Millbrook Middle will receive School of Distinction awards.
Conn Active Learning and Technology Elementary prepares its students for personal, academic, social, and career success in the future by creating a learning environment that is active, integrated, thought-provoking, and rich in technological, written, and human resources.
East Millbrook Magnet Middle is an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and an A+ Creative Arts school that encourages students to explore their individuality through a global, realistic and inquiry-based education.
The awards recognize magnet schools across the country that show high levels of success in a number of categories including the delivery of innovative magnet themes to students of all backgrounds.
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