The Wake County Board of Education approved a new student assignment policy (Board Policy 6200) at its May 21 meeting. This was the second reading of the policy, which was initially approved on May 7.
The new policy directs the school boards staff to balance four goals and factors to the extent reasonable. The factors are as follows: Continue Reading . . .
La Junta Escolar del Condado Wake aprobó, en primera lectura, una política nueva de asignación estudiantil (Política de la Junta 6200) en su reunión del 7 de mayo. Continue Reading . . .
The Wake County Board of Education approved, on first reading, a new student assignment policy (Board Policy 6200) at its May 7 meeting. The policy must be approved on second reading, scheduled for May 21, before it goes into effect.
The new policy directs the school boards staff to balance four goals and factors to the extent reasonable. The factors are as follows:
The Wake County Board of Education has approved a new capping plan for the upcoming school year. Capping is a means of managing overcrowding at high-growth schools. During its regular meeting on April 9, the school board gave the nod to a plan that will “uncap” six schools; maintain capping status at seven elementary schools; and, cap six additional elementary schools and four high schools. Continue Reading . . .
Staff members presented the district’s annual Facilities Utilization Report to the Board of Education on February 5, providing a snapshot of how the district uses its 169 schools, and how factors such as the use of temporary mobile classrooms and changes in programming impact school capacity.
The data establishes a baseline for district leaders to consider as they continue with plans to expand and build new schools through a bond referendum in 2013. View the documents >>
New students, new schools
The report shows that on the 20th day of the 2012-13 school year, WCPSS had 149,508 students, an increase of 2,821 students as compared to the same day during the previous school year.
The district added Richland Creek Elementary School, Rolesville Middle School, and the Wake Leadership Academies, creating many new opportunities for students this year. Several newer schools also continue to add grade levels each year as students move up. Continue Reading . . .
On Thursday, February 7, elementary schools are encouraging parents of rising kindergartners to come out and register for the 2013-14 school year as part of the annual WCPSS Kindergarten Roundup. Many schools will also hold open houses, tours and information sessions for families to learn more about their schools.
Parents should check their base schools for a schedule of events. To find the base school for their address, parents may use the address lookup.
Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2013, to attend kindergarten this year. Parents will need identification and other forms to complete the registration process. For complete registration information and a list of what to bring, parents should check our webpage on how to enroll.
The application period for magnet schools, Early Colleges and Leadership Academies begins on Monday, January 14, and ends Friday, January 25. A link to the online application will be available beginning January 14 on the WCPSS website. Families may apply any time during the application period. Continue Reading . . .
Official notices of school assignment for the 2013-14 school year will be distributed to students on Monday, January 7. Want to move to your base school for 2013-14? You must participate in the Base Declaration Period. Continue Reading . . .
The Wake County Board of Education will host an additional 2013-14 Student Assignment Plan information session.
Student Assignment Information Session
Wednesday, January 9
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bugg Elementary School, 825 Cooper Road, Raleigh
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Parents may also find more information about the 2013-14 plan on our website.
The Wake County Board of Education has adopted a Student Assignment Plan for the 2013-14 school year. Under the plan, every student will be assigned to a school based on his or her home address. To offer continued stability for families, the plan includes minimal reassignments, as well as the opportunity for students to “grandfather,” or stay with their current schools if they are happy there. The plan offers sibling priority, and families also will have options for traditional-calendar schools and year-round schools. Continue Reading . . .
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