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Adams Elementary
Year-Round
Calendar: Multi-track Year-Round

Information for the: 2012 - 2013 school year.

Principal, Grades & Calendar

Principal - Douglas Hooper

Grades - K - 5

2012-13 School Schedule - 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Instructional Calendar

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)

2013-14 Care Programs

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.


Contact

Phone - (919) 460-3431

Fax - (919) 460-3439

Website - http://adamses.wcpss.net

Location

Address - 805 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary, NC 27511

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Description

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.





Curriculum: Year-Round

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

Morning Routes

Afternoon routes are usually the reverse of the morning routes.

ADAMS 1 (FOOTBALL)

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

ADAMS 2 (SKATE BOARDING)

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

ADAMS 3 (BASEBALL)

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

ADAMS 4 (SKIING)

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

ADAMS 5 (BASKETBALL)

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

ADAMS 6 (BOWLING)

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

ADAMS 7 (HOCKEY)

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

ADAMS 8 (GOLF)

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

ADAMS 9 (SKATING)

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

ADAMS 10 (HIKING)

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

ADAMS 11 (FISHING)

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

NC School Report Cards

State report cards are produced by the NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

2011 - 2012

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2008 - 2009

2007 - 2008

2006 - 2007

2005 - 2006

2004 - 2005

2003 - 2004

2001 - 2002

NC EOG Results

NC ABCs Results

Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Results

Federal AYP Results (Replaced by AMO)

Academic Highlights

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.

Extra-Curricular Highlights

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.