Information for the: 2012 - 2013 school year.
Principal - Douglas Hooper
Grades - K - 5
2012-13 School Schedule - 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Adams Elementary runs on the Multi-track Year-Round calendar. Currently, the following Multi-track Year-Round calendars are available for download:
2012 - 2013 Multi-track Year-Round Calendar (PDF)
2013 - 2014 Multi-track Year-Round Calendar (PDF)
2014 - 2015 Multi-track Year-Round Calendar (PDF)
Before School: Check with school about third party providers
After School: Check with school about third party providers
Contact the Adams Elementary directly for full information about its before- and after-school care programs. For general information about before- and after-school care programs across WCPSS, go here.
Phone - (919) 460-3431
Fax - (919) 460-3439
Website - http://adamses.wcpss.net
Address - 805 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary, NC 27511
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Adams Elementary operates on the year-round calendar. Students at the year-round schools are divided into four groups, called tracks, with each track having its own calendar. In a year-round elementary school, the traditional 180-day school year is divided into nine-week quarters with a three week break at the end of each quarter. Students are in school the same number of days as their counterparts in traditional schools; the days are simply redistributed thoughout the year. The reorganized schedule is called a 45/15 - 45 days in school, 15 days off.
Year-round schools provide a continuous learning process. Since students do not have long summer vacations, major reviewing in the fall is eliminated. Students and teachers are energized throughout the year due to regular breaks. The three-week breaks provide frequent enrichment and remedial opportunities for students during the year.
Adams Elementary is a dynamic learning environment where the focus is on student growth. Teachers engage students from where they are, enriching and intervening on essential learning objectives, starting in kindergarten and continuing until they leave in 5th grade. It is critical that each student grows to their fullest potential. Teachers engage students in a wide range of learning tasks focusing on an integration of curriculum and 21st century skills. Adams Elementary provides a solid foundation for all learners so they transition to middle school and have a successful middle school experience.
The primary strength of Adams Elementary is the outstanding staff members. From day one of Kindergarten students are held to the highest of expectations in all areas (academic learning, positive behavior, work habits, etc) in order to continue the growth started at home and in preschool. Students are supported to achieve their very best. Teachers are leaders that share a joint responsibility with administration to make school wide decisions that meet the needs of our school community. A dynamic staff coupled with active and engaged parents will lead to success for all students. There is no obstacle that cannot be overcome working together.
Unique Features
* Traditional 180-day school year divided into nine-week quarters with a three-week break at the end of each quarter
* Continuous cycle of learning
* Remedial and acceleration programs offered during track-out as resources permit
805 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary, NC 27511 (919 ) 460-3431
Important: Bus Routes are subject to change, based on actual student distribution, parent appeals and other factors. The information here will be updated regularly, but updates may lag changes by several days.
Route Information Last Updated: 10:45 AM, Sun, Apr 21, 2013
Afternoon routes are usually the reverse of the morning routes.
ARRINGTON RD & DORTON RD
COVENANT CREEK DR & TRINITY GROVE DR
913 REEDY CREEK RD
MICKEY LN & REEDY CREEK RD
REEDY CREEK RD & DUBLIN WOOD DR
BISHOP CT & E DYNASTY DR
INDIGO DR & DARK OAK DR
APPLEDOWN DR & APPLEDOWN DR
GREGORY DR & BELHAVEN RD
KING JAMES CT & KINGSWOOD DR
HILARY PL & WILLOUGHBY LN
DUXBURY DR & FINCASTLE DR
MED - FINCASTLE DR & TECUMSEH CT
CARRIAGE WOODS CIR & MINDEN LN
"E CHATHAM ST ,27511 & HUNTER ST"
E CIRCLE DR & TERRACE DR
S LAKE ST & MAPLE AVE
HUDSON CT & SLOAN DR
MAYODAN DR & HOLTZ LN
MAYNARD RD SE & MAYNARD SUMMIT WAY
REED ST & TATE ST
TATE ST & YORK ST
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
S HUGHES ST & JAMES ST
FORDCREST DR & WATERFORD GREEN DR
WATERFORD GREEN DR & FORDCREST DR
FORDCREST DR & WATERSGLEN DR
SATINWOOD DR & VINTAGE GROVE LN
NEW DOVER RD & BRIDGEHAM WAY
CONE AVE & KNOLLWOOD DR
BORDEAUX LN & GOVAN LN
1008 QUEENSFERRY RD
QUEENSFERRY RD & RUTHERGLEN DR
GLASGOW RD & TWEED CIR
ANNANDALE DR & DUNDEE CT
GLASGOW RD & KILDAIRE FARM RD
LAVER DR & EVERT DR
QUEENSFERRY RD & BRUCE DR
BEACHERS BROOK LN & KILARNEY DR
CASSIDY CT & KILARNEY DR
CARMEL CT & CRIMMONS CIR
AGASSI CT & COORSDALE DR
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
LAKE DAM RD & WALNUT CREEK PKWY
GORMAN ST & KINGS CT
GORMAN ST & LUPTON CIR
GORMAN ST & MARCOM ST
KENT RD & NEELEY ST
METHOD RD & JACKSON ST (DOOR SIDE)
METHOD RD & WILDER ST
METHOD RD & WOODS PL
CHAPEL HILL RD & HOOKER DR
TRINITY RD & WADE PARK BLVD (DOOR SIDE)
CORPORATE CENTER DR & SUMMIT HILLS
LAKE BOONE TRL & LANDMARK DR
CROSS CREEK CT & LANDMARK DR
BYERS DR & WINDY WOODS DR
RED GRAPE DR & VINO DR
RED GRAPE DR & BRANDYWINE DR
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
GRANDE MEADOW WAY & SUDBURY DR
COLLIER PL & SUDBURY DR
W DYNASTY DR & GLENOLDEN CT
"ALLEN LEWIS DR & LAKE DR ,27513"
CARY PINES DR & NEEDLE PARK DR
ASHLEY GLEN DR & SILVERGROVE DR
STROMER DR & PURPLE SAGE CT
BANYON TREE LN & BROKEN BOW CT
BELL VISTA DR & NEW RAIL DR
ROSE VALLEY DR & LEGEND OAKS CT
PEBBLE RIDGE FARMS CT & WINFAIR DR
THORPE DR & DALMENY DR
KEYSTONE DR & RUSHINGWATER DR
MONTIBELLO DR & REDGATE DR
BEECHTREE DR & OAK HILL LOOP
WESTOVER HILLS DR & HEATHMOOR LN
LIVINGSTONE DR & SETTLERS CIR
KENSINGTON & VILLAGE GREENWAY (AT SIGN STOP LIGHT AHEAD )
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
BASHFORD RD & WESTCLIFF CT
HAYLOFT CIR & OLD FARM RD
426 BUCK JONES RD (DOOR SIDE OF LITTLE SUE'S STORE)
413 BUCK JONES RD
MEREDITH ST & ASBURY CIR
JEFFRIES ST & STOCKTON DR
5335 DANA DR
DANA DR & FORT SUMTER RD
5001 FORT SUMTER RD
CHARLESTON RD & FORT SUMTER RD
CENTERVIEW DR & SILVER SAGE DR
CENTERVIEW DR & SILVER SAGE DR
JONES FRANKLIN RD & BARRINGER DR
BARRINGER DR & JONES FRANKLIN RD
JONES FRANKLIN RD & LUNDY DR (DOOR SIDE)
BLUEBIRD CT & JONES FRANKLIN RD
JONES FRANKLIN RD & VANN ST
GROVE AVE & GROVEWOOD PL
BUCK JONES RD & PORTREE PL
BASHFORD RD & IRELAN DR
BASHFORD RD & SADDLE SEAT DR
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
AMELIA PARK DR & GORMAN ST
"AVENT FERRY RD ,27606 & MISTIFLOWER DR"
SADIE HOPKINS ST & TRYON RD
HENSLOWE DR & JOANNE DR
ALDER RIDGE LN & FARLOW GAP LN
LAUREL FALLS LN & TRAILWOOD HILLS DR
LINEBERRY DR & TRAILWOOD HEIGHTS LN
SUMMIT AVE & PANTOPS ST
WYNCOTE DR & FENWICK DR
TRYON RD & CRESTLINE AVE
RENNIT CT & TRYON PINES DR
LAKE WHEELER RD & MILL CREEK CT
BULL RUN DR & RED ROCK DR
4009 GRAHAM NEWTON RD
COUNTRY VILLAGE DR & WOOD WAY CT
PENNY RD & TUPENNY LN
ARROWOOD LN & TIMBER LN
BENT LEAF DR & BIRCHLEAF DR
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
DEER PARK LN & LOCHMERE DR
LOCHFIELD DR & LOCHSIDE DR
LOCHSIDE DR & RUSTIC WOOD LN
COLTSGATE DR & TOWNSEND CT
LOCHMERE DR & SCOTIA PL
CAMDEN BRANCH DR & E CAMDEN FOREST DR
CAMDEN BRANCH DR & SAINT LENVILLE DR
CRICKETFIELD LN & RAVENSTONE DR
DANTON DR & TOWER HAMLET DR
PINEY PLAINS RD & ECLIPSE DR
ALMADEN WAY & SCARLET SKY LN
CORLEY WOOD DR & DILLSWOOD LN
DILLARD DR & ORABELLE CT
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
BARGATE DR & WRENN DR
SELWYN LN & TWO CREEKS RD
FOX HORN RUN & TWO CREEKS RD
LAKE PINE DR CA & CHIMNEY RISE DR
CORK HARBOU DR & LIGHTHOUSE WAY
TARBERT DR & HADDINGTON DR
GATEHOUSE DR & GIFFORD CT
LARKHALL CT & BROOKGREEN DR
HIGHLAND TRL & BALMORAL DR
BROOKGREEN DR & KIRKWALL PL
"VILLAGE GREENWAY & VILLAGE GREENWAY (PK STOP, BOOSTER SEAT)"
VILLAGE GREENWAY & VILLAGE GREENWAY
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
W BOUNDARY ST & ELDERBERRY HILL CT
NORTHWOODS DR & LAURIE LN
NORTHWOODS DR & BUCKHURST DR
HIGH PINE CT & MIDDLETON AVE
CARROUSEL LN & OSCAR LN
COLE VALLEY DR & COLE STREAM CT
STONEHOLLOW CT & WOOD HOLLOW DR
CAVENDISH DR & HIGH HOUSE RD
HIGHLAND VILLAGE DR & MATHESON PL
CHARLES CT & RIDGECREST RD
"S WEST ST ,27511 & DRY AVE"
502 MAYNARD RD SW
W CORNWALL RD & EPPING WAY
DOWELL DR & MEADOW DR
BYRUM ST & S WALKER ST
WARREN AVE & PLEASANTS AVE
"E CORNWALL RD & RALPH DR ,27511"
"GREENWOOD DR & RALPH DR ,27511"
WHITEHALL WAY & WHITEHALL WAY
ESCHER LN & WHITEHALL WAY
"1307 WALNUT ST, 27511"
STURDIVANT DR & OXFORD PL
STURDIVANT DR & WICKHAM HILLS PL
"MANCHESTER DR ,27511 & OXON CT"
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
CATHERWOOD PL & FOREST PARK WAY
KIRKFIELD DR & E LAURENBROOK CT
SEABROOK AVE & GLENGARRY DR
KINGS FORK RD & DORCHESTER CT
RIVERTON PL & SEABROOK AVE
ASHE AVE & TANGLEWOOD DR
HILLSDALE CT & BLOOMINGDALE DR
BEAVER PINE WAY & DEBRA DR
911 VICKIE DR
KINGSTON RI RD & FAIRLANE RD
DONALDSON DR & PATRICK CIR
HARLON DR & NOTTINGHAM DR
NOTTINGHAM DR & WOODCREEK DR
1286 BUCK JONES RD
BUCK JONES RD & SOUTH VALLEY CT
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
THEA LN & KAPLAN DR
BAYFIELD DR & BREWSTER DR
SCHAUB DR & SANDLIN PL
DEBOY ST & SCHAUB DR
SCHAUB DR & TEAKWOOD PL
GANNETT ST & ALTHA ST
5404 WESTERN BLVD
CAROLINA AVE & WESTERN BLVD (HEADING TOWARD RALEIGH)
SCHOOL: ADAMS ELEM
State report cards are produced by the NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
2011 - 2012Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Results
Federal AYP Results (Replaced by AMO)
Assignment Plan for 2012-13 and 2013-14
Base Attendance Map for 2012-13 (new window)
Base Attendance Map for 2013-14 (new window)
The data for Adams Elementary continuously ranks Adams amongst the top elementary schools in the Wake County Public School System and the state of North Carolina. Students are engaged in enrichments and interventions, based upon their own individual formative data, in order to grow academically.
Nearly 350 students are enrolled in our after school running program. The goal for every student, kindergarten through grade 5, is to complete a marathon by the end of the year. Our year long journey is cumulated in a school wide event in May.