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3 National Merit Finalists in 2010
Over 40 Advanced classes in grades 7 through 12
2 perfect ACT scores in the last 2 years
Juniors and Seniors earned 199 dual credits or AP
40% graduate with college credit
99% go on to higher education
The top 25% of the 2010 class had an ACT composite of 29
Average SAT score is over 1200
In 2009, $6 million in scholarships awarded
Partnership with Kaplan online school
MS individualized instruction
MS Summer Academy
University Connection
ACT prep classes offered over the summer
Enrichment Academic Summer Experiences offered pre-k-12
Literary Journal, Notions, published in 2010
In house tutoring with a full time staff and director
Over ½ of 6th graders qualified for The Duke Talent Identification Program and scored in the 90th percentile
Many students take the ACT in the 7th grade
Over 200 computers available on campus for student use
7 advanced classes offered for 7th and 8th graders in foreign language and math
25 8th graders left with one or more high school credits
Fluid Math Movement program—students may move to higher levels based on achievement
WRAP Assessment in grades 5,7 and 8—
Second Step Program—teaches students to respect others
Greek morphemes taught in 7th grade
Every MS student is required to take vocal and instrumental classes
Governor’s Award for Excellence, Environmental Studies
K-2 Language Block dedicated 90-120 minutes daily, uninterrupted
3rd grade integrated curriculum
Hands on science labs at every level (ES) Pre-k through 4th collaborate with LU and HS students
Additional Latin in 4th grade
Comprehensive curriculum mapping pk-12
Some pre-k students are reading at a 3rd grade level; reading specialists—assess k-2 3 times a year
Math Club in 2nd grade
Entire campus is wireless