Olds Elementary
Traditional
Calendar: Traditional

Principal, Grades & Calendar

Principal - Dr. Mary Anne T. Wheeler

Grades - k - 5

2011-12 Bell Schedule - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Instructional Calendar

Olds Elementary runs on the Traditional calendar. Currently, the following Traditional calendars are available for download:

• 2011 - 2012 Traditional Calendar (Adobe Reader File)
• 2012 - 2013 Traditional Calendar (Adobe Reader File)

Before School:  WCPSS

After School:    WCPSS

Contact the Olds 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

Website - http://oldses.wcpss.net

Location

Address - 204 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607

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Description

About Olds
Fred A. Olds Elementary School is a North Carolina School of Distinction that serves students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. We offer a small, intimate learning environment with a strong Parent Teacher Association and about 300 to 325 students. We are located near the NC State University campus. Our educational program emphasizes innovative, student-centered approaches to learning 21st century foundational skills. We use flexible instructional grouping strategies in our Reading and Mathematics programs in order to meet student learning needs. Our educational program also incorporates project-based learning with an emphasis on quality practices, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), and the inclusion of community members and University faculty and students into the school for enhanced student learning experiences. We also are a Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) school with an emphasis on teaching students appropriate behaviors and habits through modeling, positive reinforcement, and staff support.

Our School Vision
We educate, nurture, and challenge every child to be a responsible and productive student who is prepared for the future.

Our School Mission
As a collaborative and diverse learning community, we continuously work to ensure a 21st century quality education for every child through data-based practices, project-based learning, university connections, and positive behavior interventions.

VALUE STATEMENTS:
* Expect and promote excellence using data driven practices.
* Teach the Standard Course of Study in an interactive, project-based learning environment.
* Teach 21st century communication, collaboration, critical thinking/problem-solving, and project management skills.
* Teach and follow the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program.
* Foster global student learning and awareness of diversity.
* Use stakeholder feedback and quality tools and procedures to continuously improve school systems.

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.