Wendell Elementary Magnet
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Information for the: 2007 - 2008 school year.
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Instructional Calendar
Wendell Elementary runs on the Traditional calendar. Currently, the following Traditional calendars are available for download:
- 2007 - 2008 Traditional Calendar (Adobe Reader File)
- 2008 - 2009 Traditional Calendar (Adobe Reader File)
Basic Information
- Address - 3355 Wendell Blvd., Wendell, NC 27591
- Phone - (919) 365-2660
- Fax - (919) 365-2666
- Website - http://wendelles.wcpss.net
- Principal - Winston Pierce
- Grades - k - 5
- 2007-08 Bell Schedule - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- 2007-08 Enrollment - 528
- 2006-07 Capacity (SBC/ASCC) - 563/842
- 2006-07 Mobile Units - 13
- Directions - End of Page
Capacity Figures Explanation
- 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: Gifted & Talented
Unique Features
* Variety of electives and course levels for exploration of interests, acceleration, and a rich, in-depth study of the subject
* Opportunities for in-depth visual and performing arts studies
* Foreign Language offered elementary through high school
* Extensive AP course offerings at the high school level
Description
Wendell Elementary Magnet offers the Gifted and Talented Program. The GT program is based on the belief that every child has gifts and talents to be valued and nurtured. This program promotes choice for the student and parent. Children explore a wide variety of larning experiences through core and elective courses that continually develop individual strengths and interests. There are no tests, auditions, or performance standards for acceptance into the Gifted and Talented Program.All students have the opportunity to take elective classes. Students in k-2 take two electives and students in our 3-5 classes take three electives
Wendell GT Magnet Elementary is an open community school with high expectations for a diverse student population. Strong parent involvement brings quality to our instructional program and progress for our children. Wendell GT Magnet Elementary is an inviting school with a safe, positive school climate. The continual school motto is: "We care about you and your child." We have been successful in helping children with exceptional needs, in general academic growth, and in our passion for educational excellence. There is a generous amount of flexibility and professionalism throughout our staff, and we operate as a team and school family. Wendell G.T.Magnet is a 2001-2002 North Carolina School of Excellence.
Directions
From the 440 beltline to take 264 east, Exit Wendell Blvd/Business 64, turn right on Wendell Blvd/Business 64, travel 3 miles and the school is on the left.