SBC (School Building Capacity) - Building capacity- the number of students that can be accommodated in permanent, "brick and mortar building."
ASCC (Annual School Campus Capacity) - Current Capacity- building capacity PLUS on-site mobile unit capacity with supplemental program adjustment; total campus capacity for the listed school year.

Curriculum: Traditional

Traditional curriculum schools offer students high quality instruction, opportunities for advanced studies, creative exploration and extra-curricular activities in a nurturing educational setting. Some of the highest-performing schools in Wake County are traditional curriculum schools.

Description

Briarcliff Elementary School is a traditional neighborhood school serving a diverse population of approximately 530 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Briarcliff is located on a quiet neighborhood street, surrounded by woods which includes a nature trail. Students are assigned to self-contained classrooms with students of similar ages. Class size is around 20 for the primary classes and 26 for upper grades.

Upon entering Briarcliff, visitors will find a welcoming, yet purposeful atmosphere. We want students to enjoy their learning experiences with academic achievement our top priority. This strong commitment for optimal performance of all students is delivered by an experienced, caring staff. The mission of the school is SUCCESS – Staff United in a Caring Community Educating Students Successfully. Approximately 90% of Briarcliff students consistently score at or above grade level.

All instructional lessons are developed from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. In addition to typical classroom experiences, students are taught each week in the special areas of art, media, music, physical education, and technology. There are two computer labs where students learn technology skills as well as develop reading and math skills on an individualized, prescriptive program in addition to four computers in each classroom. Upper grade students may also audition for performance roles in Chorus and Jump Rope Team who perform in the community. Additional leadership roles for students include Media Helpers, Safety Patrol and Student Council.

Directions

Take US 1 South to Cary. Take Cary exit at Walnut Street (South Hills shopping center). Turn right and continue to third stoplight (Cary Towne Center). Turn left on Maynard Road. Follow Maynard and take a left onto Pond Street. The school is on the right of Pond.

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