Back to School 2010

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010

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Students Are Headed Back to SchoolThe new school year will kick offWednesday, Aug. 25, with approximately12,400 students expected to enter thedoors of Moore County’s 24 schools, anincrease of about 130 students over lastyear.“We’re excited about the new year andthe great things that will be happening inour schools,” says Dr. Susan Purser,superintendent.Two new schools will open their doorsthis year, bringing the total number ofschools in the system to 24. West PineElementary School will house nearly 400students in grades K-5. It is located onArchie Road in West End, behind WestPine Middle School.Crain’s Creek Middle School near Vassexpects to welcome approximately 375students in grades 6-8. It is located onUnion Church Road about five miles fromUnion Pines High School.Year-round programs began at three ofthe county’s schools July 19. AcademyHeights Elementary in Pinehurst receivedapproximately 270 students in grades K-5.Southern Pines Primary offers both atraditional schedule and a year-roundschedule to students in grades K-2.Approximately 230 students are taking

advantage of the year-round programthere.Southern Pines Elementary welcomedapproximately 225 students in its 3-5grade year-round program. The school

offers the traditional schedule, as well.The traditional schools will have Back toSchool Night for parents and students

About This Issue:On the Cover:

A Moore County student studiesat her desk last school year.

Cover DesignScott Yancey, Graphic Designer

Supplement Design/LayoutMartha J. Henderson, Design Editor

PhotographyTim Lussier, Moore County Schools,

and Glenn M. Sides

Contributing WritersKaren Manning, Dr. Susan Purser

and Deborah Salomon

For advertising information,contact Pat Taylor at (910) 693-2505or e-mail [email protected]

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TIM LUSSIER/Special to The Pilot

A classroom of Moore County students discovers that learning can be fun.

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A thorough academic education in a disciplinedChristian atmosphere, with an emphasis oncharacter building and patriotism and love of

God and country.NOADMISSION REFUSED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, CREED, SOCIAL

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400 S. Bennett Street • Southern Pines, NC 28387

CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK-2 through Grade 12

Moore County Schools: Growing to GreatnessWelcome to the 2010-2011 school

year!Yes, a new school year is about to

begin for approximately 12,400 students(more than 600 of whom began their schoolyear July 19, in our three year-roundschools)— and the key word here is “new.”Educating young people in an ever-

changing world is notabout doing the samething year after year—even though the pastincludesmany successes.I once heard someone

say, “Just because some-thing works doesn’t meanthere isn’t a better way todo it.” That’s an essentialpoint to remember ifschools are to continue toprogress.Each year is an

opportunity to improvewhat we do— an opportu-nity that has becomemore challenging in

recent years because of the declining econ-omy. Certainly, we’ve felt the pain ofsevere budget cuts, and anticipatemore ofthe “pain” as the prospect of losing evenmore education dollars looms ahead.However, as we look toward the future, wedon’t want budget to drive our thinking.Instead, wewant to seize this opportunityto transform ourselves andwhat we do.Yet wemust pause to think about what

“improvement”means. Is it defined bystandardized test results? AYP (as pre-scribed byNo Child Left Behind) results?Graduation rates? Attendance rates?Tests and other data have their place, and

they provide us with valuable information.However, the results must be viewedwithan eye to their limitations, as well.First of all, state standardized tests only

test a sampling of reading andmath (with ascience test in a couple of grades). No ChildLeft Behindmakes a determination based

on the results of these reading andmathtests.No one will argue the fact that these two

subject areas are the foundation that isneeded for other learning to take place;however, by themselves, they will notadequately prepare a student for success inthe world today.Therefore, whenwe talk about “improve-

ment,” we first must determine what itreally is— keeping inmindwe are talkingabout preparing our children for the future,not turning out a “product.”First of all, I have not encountered a sin-

gle educator who disagrees with the beliefthat no child should be “left behind.” By thesame token, I have not encountered a singleeducator who believes No Child LeftBehind’s AYP system of labeling schools isgood or in anyway accurately reflects thequality— or lack thereof— of a school.Again, math and reading are the founda-tions; however, they cannot be used in isola-tion to determine whether a child is suc-ceeding.Research Professor of Education at New

YorkUniversity and historian of educationDiane Ravitch, in her book “The Death andLife of the Great American SchoolSystem,” says it best: “… lack of attentionto history, science and the arts detractsfrom the quality of education, the quality ofchildren’s lives, the quality of daily life inschool and even performance on tests.”She goes on to say, “Children expand

their vocabulary and improve their readingskills when they learn history, science andliterature, just as theymay sharpen theirmathematics skills while learning scienceand geography. And the arts maymotivatestudents to love learning.”I couldn’t agreemore!Valuable and essential skills that wemust

develop in our students include the abilityto think for themselves, how to problem-solve, how to differentiate fact from fiction,how to find answers to their questions.A recent cover story in Newsweekmaga-

zine talks about the results of more than 50years of testing students on their creativity.The correlation between high levels ofcreativity and success in life is astounding—muchmore dependable as a predictor offuture success than IQ. Unfortunately, theresults of this ongoing study show thatcreativity among school children has beendeclining over the past 20 years.As ourmission states, we will “provide

engaging experiences that result instudents learning what is needed to besuccessful citizens”— andwhat is neededto be successful citizens is muchmore thana score on a standardizedmath or readingtest. History, science, the arts andmore areessential if we are to prepare our studentsfor the future. They cannot be set aside inthe interest of higher standardized testscores. I believeMoore County studentsexcel on these standardized tests becausethey are provided engaging experiences ina variety of areas.For example, it is gratifying to see two

teams of students at one of our schoolscompete in an onlinemath program against37,000 teams nationwide and finish in thetop 20!What a pleasure to seemore than100 of our students named AP (AdvancedPlacement) Scholars last year.Our teachers go above and beyond to

challenge their students as evidenced bythe number whoworkmany hours beyondthe regular school day to qualify and com-pete in various areas at the national level,such as debate, drama, chorus, technologyandmore.The number and dollar amount of schol-

arships being awarded to our seniors growseach year with an amazing $11.5million inscholarships awarded to the Class of 2010!Each year, we have students who are

namedNationalMerit Scholarship semifi-nalists and finalists. The number of stu-dents receivingmilitary academy appoint-ments from a district our size is incredible!I’m proud of the eagerness of our stu-

dents to engage in community service proj-

ects, which range from elementary stu-dents collecting pennies for Haiti relief tohigh school students delivering food andclothing during the holidays— and there’ssomuchmore!I think I am atmy proudest, though,

when I walk into our classrooms. Changesare taking place. There is a shift away fromrotememorization of facts (whichmayhave its place), and, instead, moreengagement in creative activities that teachour students how to work with others,lessons that cause them to relate ideas, andlearning based on discovery and research.These are the types of experiences that willprepare our young people for success inthe world in which we live today.As I noted at the beginning, wemust

always seek a better way to do what we do.We do that in collaboration with our parentsand local community, not as a result of anyfederal directive. We have an electedschool board committed to giving of theirtime for the betterment of our schools. Wehave teachers who are dedicated andcommitted to the students in their care. Wehave administrators, as well as all of ourstaff, who work hard and seek only the bestfor our students. We have parents who areinvolved and supportive. We have acommunity that does somuch to help andsupport our schools. All of these are neededfor students to excel. Good schools don’thappen in isolation.I heard someone say, “If you’re not

growing, you’re dying.” In a constantlychanging world, that’s particularly true fora school system. However, as ourMooreCounty Schools’ slogan says, we’re not just“growing,” we’re “Growing to Greatness.”Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year! I

look forward to hearing from you through-out the year. Please feel free to contact meat any time— via e-mail [email protected] or (910) 947-2976.

Dr. Susan Purser is the superintendent ofMoore County Schools.

SusanPurser

Superintendent

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beginning Monday, Aug. 23, forelementary schools with the followingschedule:K-2 — Aberdeen Primary, 5 p.m. until

6:30 p.m.3-5 — Aberdeen

Elementary, 5:30p.m. until 7 p.m.K-5/K-8 —

ElementarySchools, 5:30 p.m.until 7 p.m.Middle and high

schools will holdBack to SchoolNight Tuesday,Aug. 24, with thefollowingschedule:6-8 —Middle

Schools, 5 p.m.until 6:30 p.m.9-12 - High Schools, 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.The daily schedule for the county’s

schools is as follows:Primary and elementary schools: 7:45

a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Exception: Two elemen-tary schools that will be on slightlydifferent schedules are Aberdeen

Elementary and Southern PinesElementary. Their daily schedules will befrom 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Middle schools (Southern Middle, New

Century Middle, Elise Middle, Crain’sCreek Middle and West Pine Middle): 8a.m. - 3 p.m.All high schools will run a daily

schedule from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.The State of North Carolina requires

that all schools provide 180days and aminimum of1,000 hours ofinstructionexclusive ofbreaks, lunchperiods andother timesbetween classes.A printable colorcalendar can befound on the“Student andParentsResources” pageof the school dis-trict’s website atwww.ncmcs.org

and on pages 10 and 11.The school district’s current school fee

schedule can also be accessed on the“Student and Parent Resources” page ofthe school district’s website.

SchoolFrom Page 2


Stormy WeatherDistrict Provides Information On School ClosingsIt is desirable for Moore County Schools

to make announcements regarding schoolclosings or delays prior to 6:30 a.m.When inclement weather is a strong

possibility or reality, one of three decisionswill be made by the schooladministration. Schools willoperate as scheduled, delay orclose.Delays or closings will be called

in to the radio and TV stationslisted below; however, schoolofficials emphasize that MooreCounty Schools are best served bylocal stations, and that should beparents’ first choice forinformation.Inclement weather in Moore County can

occur in one area while the other areas areunaffected. Therefore, the school districtmust be flexible in decision-making. Whenmaking a decision regarding the close ordelay of school, the superintendent anddistrict-level staff will communicate withappropriate agencies and personnel, and a

decisionwill be reached.An announcement to close or delay will

be communicated to principals, radio andTV stations, and to students’ and staffmembers’ homes through the district’s

automated Connect-ED phonemessaging system. No announce-ment means, “school as usual.”Buses may delay the start of

routes on questionable morningsas late as 6:45 a.m. This will giveus time to communicate to radioand TV stations.If parents feel conditions are

unsafe in their area, they shouldkeep their children at home.Moore County Schools reports

delays or closings to the following radioand television stations:

RRaaddiioo SSttaattiioonnssWIOZ 102.5 FM - Southern PinesWEEB 990 AM - Southern PinesWQNX 1350 AM - AberdeenWFLB 96.5 FM - Fayetteville

WQSM 98 FM - FayettevilleLife 103.1 FM WLHC

TTVV SSttaattiioonnssWFMY Channel 2 - GreensboroWGHP Channel 8 - High PointWRAL Channel 5 - RaleighWTVD Channel 11- DurhamWNCN Channel 17 - RaleighNews 14 CarolinaIn the event that schools are closed due

to inclement weather, make-up days arescheduled to meet state requirements for180 days of instruction. Potential make-updays are indicated on the school district’scalendar so families and staff may makepersonal plans accordingly.According to the school district calendar,

inclement weather make-up days arescheduled, if needed, to take place in thefollowing order for traditional schools:December 20, December 21, February 21,May 30, April 1, March 31. Subsequentdays, if needed, will be made up March 28-30 (order to be determined).

Make-up days for year-roundschools, if needed, are scheduled in the fol-lowing order: December 20, December 21,February 21, May 30, April 6 and March18. Subsequent days, if needed, will bemade up March 28-30 (order to be determined).

ONLINEFor the latestschool weathercancellations, seethepilot.com.

Aberdeen ElementaryGrades 3-5

503 N. Sandhills Blvd.Aberdeen, NC 28315

(910) 944-1124(910) 944-3597 fax

Principal: Debbie WarrenStudent Population: 327*

Aberdeen PrimaryGrades K-2

310 Keyser St.Aberdeen, NC 28315

(910) 944-1523(910) 944-3171 fax

Principal: Sloan BrowningStudent Population: 331

Academy Heights ElementaryGrades K-5

143 Douglas St.Pinehurst, NC 28370(910) 295-5610

(910) 295-8338 faxPrincipal: Dale Buie

Student Population: 263

Cameron ElementaryGrades K-5

2636 N.C. 24-27Cameron, NC 28326(910) 245-7814

(910) 245-2760 faxPrincipal: Priscilla RileyStudent Population: 236

Carthage ElementaryGrades K-5

312 Rockingham St.Carthage, NC 28327(910) 947-2781

(910) 947-5670 faxPrincipal: Denny FergusonStudent Population: 373

Crain’s Creek MiddleGrades 6-8

4631 Union Church RoadCarthage, NC 28327(910) 245-3796

(910) 245-7312 faxPrincipal: Rose CooperStudent Population: 376

Elise MiddleGrades 6-8

180 North Broad St.Robbins, NC 27325(910) 948-2421

(910) 948-4112 faxPrincipal: Brenda CassadyStudent Population: 212

Highfalls ElementaryGrades K-81220 N.C. 22

High Falls, NC 27259(910) 464-3600

(910) 464-5404 faxPrincipal: Kim BullardStudent Population: 285

New Century MiddleGrades 6-8

1577 Union Church RoadCameron, NC 28326(910) 947-1301

(910) 947-1227 faxPrincipal: LoriSue DriessenStudent Population: 553

North Moore HighGrades 9-12

1504 North Moore RoadRobbins, NC 27325(910) 464-3105

(910) 464-6016 faxPrincipal: Scott AbsherStudent Population: 607

Pinckney AcademyVocational/Alternative160 Pinckney RoadCarthage, NC 28327(910) 947-2342

(910) 947-2404 faxPrincipal: Robin Liles

Student Population: Varies

Pinecrest HighGrades 9-12

250 Voit Gilmore LaneU.S. 15-501 South

Southern Pines, NC 28387(910) 692-6554

(910) 692-0606 faxPrincipal: Joel County

Student Population: 2,156

Pinehurst ElementaryGrades K-5

100 Dundee RoadPinehurst, NC 28374(910) 295-6969

(910) 295-1027 faxPrincipal: Sara Bigley


Robbins ElementaryGrades K-5

268 Rushwood RoadRobbins, NC 28325(910) 948-2411

(910) 948-3264 faxPrincipal: Heather SeawellStudent Population: 445

Sandhills Farm Life ElementaryGrades K-5

2201 Farm Life School RoadCarthage, NC 28327(910) 949-2501

(910) 949-2927 faxPrincipal: Nora McNeillStudent Population: 495

Southern MiddleGrades 6-8

717 Johnson St.Aberdeen, NC 28315

(910) 693-1550(910) 693-1544 fax

Principal: Dr. Mike MetcalfStudent Population: 679

Southern Pines ElementaryGrades 3-5

255 S. May St.Southern Pines, NC 28387

(910) 692-2357(910) 693-1745 fax

Principal: Marcy CooperStudent Population: 440

Southern Pines PrimaryGrades K-2

1250 W. New York Ave.Southern Pines, NC 28387

(910) 692-8659(910) 692-8259 fax

Principal:Mary Scott Harrison


Union Pines HighGrades 9-12

1981 Union Church RoadCameron, NC 28326(910) 947-5511

(910) 947-5117 faxPrincipal: Robin Lea

Student Population: 1,219

Vass-Lakeview ElementaryGrades K-5141 James St.Vass, NC 28394(910) 245-3444

(910) 245-1301 faxPrincipal: Amanda HickmanStudent Population: 566

West End ElementaryGrades K-5

4483 N.C. 211West End, NC 27376(910) 673-6691

(910) 673-7640 faxPrincipal:

Leigh Ann McClendonStudent Population: 515

West Pine ElementaryGrades K-5

272 Archie RoadWest End, NC 27376(910) 673-2004

(910) 673-2023 faxPrincipal: Seth PowersStudent Population: 400

West Pine MiddleGrades 6-8

144 Archie RoadWest End, NC 27376(910) 673-1464

(910) 673-1272 faxPrincipal: Dr. Candace TurkStudent Population: 807

Westmoore ElementaryGrades K-8

2159 N.C. 705Seagrove, NC 27341-7213

(910) 464-3401(910) 464-5293 faxPrincipal: Lisa Scott


*Student populations are2010-2011 projections.

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“Making aDifference in

Early Educationone Child at a time.”

For Children 6 weeks-12 years910-295-9647 • 910-295-1839 (f)910-692-4977 • 910-692-4345 (f)

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Moore County Public Schoolswww.mcs.k12.nc.us.

Charter SchoolsThe Academy of Moore CountyKindergarten through Eighth Grade12588 U.S. 15/501, Aberdeen(910) 757-0401www.academyofmoorecounty.comPrincipal: Allyson SchoenThe school opened in 1997 to students in

kindergarten through eighth grade. Its missionis to pursue the N.C. core curriculum. Class sizeat The Academy of Moore County is less than20 students per class. The school follows auniformed dress code.

STARS — Sandhills Theatre ArtsRenaissance SchoolKindergarten through Eighth Grade140 Southern Dunes Drive, Vass(910) 695-1004www.sandhillsrenaissance.comPrincipal: Sue KempleSandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School

(STARS), established in 1999, is recognized asone of 42 “A-plus” (arts plus the basics) schoolsin North Carolina. STARS combines an integrat-ed arts curriculum with experiences in the visualarts, drama, music and dance/movement.

Private SchoolsCalvary Christian SchoolDay Care ages 2-5, Kindergarten-12th Grade400 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines(910) 692-8311www.calvarychristianschool.bizPrincipal: Dwight CreechStarted as an alternative to public schools to

offer and reflect a Christian philosophy, CalvaryChristian School’s curriculum focuses on thebasics, including reading, writing andarithmetic.

Episcopal Day School (EDS)Pre-school (3-year-olds) through Fifth Grade340 E. Massachusetts Ave., Southern Pines(910) 692-3492www.episcopalday.orgHeadmaster: Jay St. John

Episcopal Day School enrolls 215 students.The mission at Episcopal Day School is toprovide a strong foundation for lifelonglearning in a Christian community that treasurescourage, leadership and excellence. EDS seeksto educate the whole child in mind, body andspirit.

Faith Baptist Christian AcademyKindergarten through 10th Grade2180 Carthage Road, West End, NC 27376(910) 947-3797www.fbcwestend.com/fbca.aspxPrincipal: Tony Connor

Highland Christian AcademyPre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade5587 U.S. 1 North, Vass(910) 695-0494Headmaster: William Vaughn

Longleaf AcademyKindergarten through Eighth Grade600 Valley View Road, Southern Pines, NC28387(910) 692-2665www.longleafacademy.comHeadmaster: Jill DejakThe Longleaf Academy is a private day school

for children with specific learning differences,such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, AD/HD and otherlearning disabilities. Longleaf Academy focuseson a 4-to-1 student/teacher ratio in alllanguage areas.

The O’Neal SchoolPre-Kindergarten (3 year olds) through 12thGrade3300 Airport Road, Southern Pines(910) 692-6920www.onealschool.orgHeadmaster: Alan BarrA college preparatory school, The O'Neal

School is dedicated to the development ofacademic excellence, strength of character andphysical well-being of its students in an environ-ment where integrity, self-discipline and consid-eration for others are fundamental. The O’NealSchool has 100 percent college placement.

Pope John Paul II Catholic SchoolPre-Kindergarten Four through Eighth Grade320 N. Ashe St., Southern Pines(910) 692-6241www.jp2catholicschool.orgPrincipal: Dr. Rick KruskaPope John Paul II Catholic School is dedicated

to forming the hearts and minds of its studentsaccording to the teachings of the RomanCatholic faith with the highest standard ofacademic excellence. Pope John Paul II CatholicSchool offers a rich and challenging curriculumfor grades Pre-K four through eighth grade inthe 2010-2011 school year, and is affordableand accessible to all children.

Rainbow Baptist Church SchoolThird Grade through Eighth Grade702 W. Saunders Ave., Aberdeen, NC 28315(910) 944-2799Principal: K. Wayne Jones

Sandhills Classical Christian (SCC)Preschool through Seventh Grade650 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines(910) 695-1874www.sandhillsccs.orge-mail: [email protected]: Brad JohnsonA nondenominational Christian school with a

biblical world view, Sandhills Classical ChristianSchool fosters more than 150 young minds tothink clearly, listen carefully, reason logicallyand articulate persuasively. A member of theAssociation of Classical Christian Schools,SCCS offers a full curriculum for preschoolthrough seventh grade children.

Solid Rock Christian SchoolPre-school for ages 2- 4 and Kindergartenthrough 12th Grade311 E. Maple St., Aberdeen(910) 944-2099Principal: Thomas Conway

Home Schooling Informationwww.ncdnpe.org/index.aspInformation: (919) 733-4276

Statutes in North Carolina govern the practiceof home-schooling. The law requires that childrenreceive approved schooling until the age of 16.Currently, Moore County has 310 home

schools registered with the N.C. Department ofAdministration’s Division of Non-Public Education.There are 38,367 throughout the state’s 100counties.The division is responsible for inspecting and

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Continuing Education classes begin throughout each semester.

Class Registration: Thursday, August 12New students need to apply, request transcripts, test

and pre-advise by Tuesday, August 10.

Fall Semester Begins Monday, August 16

Information You NeedTo Enroll Your ChildAny child who will be entering

kindergarten must be enrolled at theschool he or she will attend.Parents of new students to the system,

whether kindergarten or otherwise, mustshow proof of proper immunization andprovide a birth certificate.Parents who are unsure

as to the school district inwhich they reside shouldcall Moore County Schools’transportation departmentat (910) 947-5481.New residents are

reminded that enrolling astudent in school takes placeat the school designated forthe area of residence.Parents/guardians should

bring with them thefollowing:� The student’s birth certificate.� The student’s immunization record.� Proof of residence (such as, but not

limited to, a Moore County property taxstatement, current lease/rental agreement

or current closing statement for propertypurchase).� The student’s last report card (unless

the student is a kindergarten student).� Proof of legal custody or guardian-

ship.High school students

enrolling in school shouldbring a high schooltranscript as well.

Although Moore CountySchools allows parents toapply for their child toattend another schoolprovided there is roomavailable and the parentprovides transportation,the deadline to requesttransfers for the 2010-

2011 school year has passed.For more information on transfers,

deadline dates, closed campuses andapplication forms, visit the “Students andParents Resources” page of the MooreCounty Schools website at www.ncmcs.organd click on the “Transfers” link.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010 PAGE 13

Doing Lunch,The Kids’ Way

BY DEBORAH SALOMONFeature Writer

School lunches have turnedinto a final exam for the parentswho pack them. A five-pointdeduction for bologna, 10 forchips, two for squishy whitebread and a big fat “F”for a Devil Dog.Lunchables and frozenUncrustables fatten thegrocery bill. And now,sandwiches in a can,called Canwiches, thataren’t really sandwiches,just a roll with packets ofpeanut butter and jelly.

What to do?Focus on important things like

packing proven favorites. Alunchbox is no place to make astatement that may leave thechild hungry. If he won’t eatwhole-wheat bread at home,

don’t sneak it into his bag. Askhim to make a list of foods hewould appreciate, within reason.Better a turkey sandwich everyday than cheese tossed in thegarbage.

Designate a weekly “surprise”lunch day. Try a pizzasandwich: pepperoni,sliced mozzarella, veggietoppings on a crusty rollspread with spaghettisauce instead of mayo. Aleftover drumstick andcurled carrot match-sticks (soak matchsticksin water overnight)would be nice. The pasta-

loving child might go for anoodle salad with shredded orchopped veggies, chicken and asplash of low-fat dressing.Meatballs and grated cheddar ina hot dog bun — always a winner.

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A general rule of thumb in higher edu-cation is when the economy goes down,college enrollment goes up.This continues to be true at SandhillsCommunity College, where fall semesterpromises to see close to 4,500 studentsenrolled in college-credit courses.A slow economy often forces individu-als to reevaluate their careers andmanychoose a new path. Those laid-off tend toreturn to college for further training toenhance skills. Others who are just begin-ning a college education weigh the highcost of a four-year university and chooseto begin at a community college andtransfer to earn a bachelor’s degree ordecide to earn one of the 80 technicaldegrees, diplomas or certificates offered.“We have seen a steady enrollmentgrowth of three percent for the threeyears leading up to 2009,” says Dr.Susanne Adams, vice president of studentservices. “In 2009, we experienced a 7percent increase. We are currently verybusy processing new applicants and couldexperience a record enrollment for thefall semester. Projections indicate that wemay a least see another 7 percentincrease this year.”

Those who plan to attend SandhillsCommunity College during the fall semes-ter should apply online or come to thecampus. New students will need to take afew placement tests that ensure properclass placement, have their transcriptssent to the college, andmeet with a pre-adviser. These stepsmust be completedby Tuesday, Aug. 10.Thursday, Aug. 12, will be the day toreturn to the campus to register for class-es and the semester begins onMonday,Aug. 16.

College Transfer Is a Popular OptionThe cost savings resulting from lowertuition and fees, reduced living expensesand smaller class sizes withmore person-al attention are very good reasonsmanystudents begin at Sandhills CommunityCollege and transfer to a four-year col-lege.Sandhills was the first comprehensivecommunity college in North Carolina tooffer a college transfer program. All pro-fessors who teach courses that transferare fully accredited and hold at least amaster’s degree.One program seeing enhancements inthe transfer arena will be engineering.

Required pre-engineeringmathematicsand physics courses have long beenoffered at Sandhills. Two new gatewayengineering courses required for an engi-neeringmajor can now be found in theclass schedule. These courses are fullytransferrable into the engineering pro-grams at N.C. State University,University of N.C. Charlotte, N.C. A&Tand East Carolina University.One of the new courses is an introduc-tion to the engineering career and theother is a prerequisite course for junior-level courses that students would normal-ly take at an engineering university. Theuniversities want their rising juniors tohave both of these courses.Formore information about how tobegin at Sandhills Community Collegeand transfer into an engineering programas a junior, or for information about theseengineering courses, contact RickSwanson at (910) 695-4951 or e-mail [email protected].

Technical Programs at the CollegeSandhills Community College has awide variety of technical programoptions. Degrees, certificates and diplo-

Enrollment Growth Continues at SCC

see SCC, page 15

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Programs Help People SucceedThe JobsNOWprogram combines occu-pational training, employability skills train-ing and Career Readiness Certification toindividuals who are experiencing unem-ployment due to the current economicrecession. The college has pathways toquickly train andmatch individuals withemployment vacancies in the community.A four-part JobsNOW class, in partner-ship with the Sandhills Association ofElectrical Contractors, will be offered toprepare students for entry into the electri-cian field as an apprentice electrician work-ing for licensed electricians in residentialand commercial facilities. All classes willbe taught to the standards and specifica-tions of the National Center forConstruction Education and Research(NCCER). It can lead to certification as an

electrician level one in the NCCERNationalCraft Assessment and CertificationProgram and a subsequent listing on theNCCER national registry for electricians.The programwill be taught and overseenby certified facilitators of the NCCER.This course will meet Tuesdays andThursdays from Sept. 7 throughDec. 9,from 6 to 9 p.m. The registration fee is$180 plus the cost of the required text-book. It will be limited to 25 studentsand registration will begin on Aug. 9.Formore information, contact AlanDuncan at (910) 695-3769.

Continuing EducationSandhills Community College hasanother 4,000 students who takeContinuing Education classes eachsemester. These are non-credit coursesfor personal and professional develop-ment.Classes begin all semester and stu-dents can enroll a fewweeks prior tothe beginning of a class.A schedule of classes with in-depthdescriptions is mailed to each householdprior to the beginning of each semester andcan also be viewed on the college website atwww.sandhills.edu in the ContinuingEducation section, where the schedule canbe downloaded or viewed on the calendar.The Professional Development areaoffers certification and recertification

courses, construction and trades, medicalcourses, notary public classes, real estatereview and post-licensing courses.The Center for Creative Retirementoffers courses in financial planning, aca-demics, healthy living, master gardeningand even has a book club. Hundreds of

online courses can be taken through theEd2Go andGatlin Online Certificate pro-grams.Community Enrichment classes includearts, hobbies, crafts and academic classes.Computer classes are for beginners toadvanced users. In-service training and

state certification classes for fire, rescue,police andmedical personnel are taught inthe Emergency Services/Fire and RescueTraining division of Continuing Education.The Basic Skills division of SandhillsCommunity College offers GED, English asa Second Language, and a program for

mentally-challenged adults.Classes in Human ResourcesDevelopment help develop job skills forthose experiencing difficulty obtainingemployment.

Construction ProjectGroundbreaking of a new building oncampus will be held in October. Thisnew, two-story, 39,500-square-foot struc-ture will house classrooms for Englishandmathematics, as well as the KellyTutoring Center and faculty offices.The building will be named LoganHall, in honor of Robert Emmet Logan.Logan is former chairman of the SCCFoundation Board of Directors and agenerous benefactor to Sandhills. Heand his wife, Dr. Mary Logan, have pro-

vided support tomany Sandhills students,enabling students in need to stay in schooland finish their programs of study.

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O’Neal Opens the School Year with New ProgramsNew programs have been added to O’Neal’s Lower and

Upper School divisions.The O’Neal School is offering a new pre-kindergarten

program and extended care center for the 2010-2011 schoolyear. A 3-year-old pre-kindergarten and a 4-year-old pre-kindergarten will be offered from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., fivedays a week.The 3-year-old pre-kindergarten will use the Core

Knowledge Level I curriculum to include development incognitive and language skills, fine and grossmotor skills,social and self-help skills, as well as learning through playand exploration.Also from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., five days a week, the 4-

year-olds will use the Core Knowledge Level II curriculum,which will include the AlphaTime Reading Readiness pro-gram, EverydayMath program, development in social andself-help skills, as well as physical well-being andmotorskills.The 3- and 4-year-olds will have the opportunity to partici-

pate in the extended care center from 12 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.Parentsmay choose a five-, three- or two-day weekly pro-gram. This consists of center-based learning and play.After 3:15 p.m., O’Neal students, pre-kindergarten

through fourth grade, may attend the extended care centeruntil 6 p.m.The pre-kindergarten, extended care center for 3- and 4-

year-olds and the extended care center after hours eachhave a separate fee structure to accommodate individualneeds. Supervised by Lower School Director LindaRoberts, the teaching staff has formal education and expe-

rience in early childhood education.All three programswill be housed in the Lower School,

McMurrayHall. The facility has celebrated its second yearin operation and is equipped with spacious classrooms, ascience laboratory, multipurpose room and a playgroundthat is a favorite for all O’Neal Lower School students.“We’ve been listening to the needs of our current O’Neal

families and those of the community,” says HeadmasterAlan Barr. “We have a superb lower school program, aswell as great facilities providing a nurturing and safe envi-ronment that will allow our future 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds to flourish.”Two new programs in O’Neal’s Upper School were kicked

off this summer. The orientation for a new prefect studentleadership programwas held and two rising seniors won

scholarships to participate in amonth-long study abroadprogram in Spain.The study abroad programwas brought to O’Neal by the

School’s newUpper School Assistant Director, RichardCatania.Catania comes to O’Neal fromTrinity School inMidland,

Texas, where he served as dean of students, assistant headof upper school and French teacher. He has 27 years ofindependent school education. Catania, a native of Sur dePoitiers, France, earned his bachelor’s andmaster’sdegrees at La Sorbonne in Paris, and is an American citi-zen.In addition to teaching children, he has a passion for

sports. He is amember of the USTA and plays tennis week-ly, and is also accomplished in snow skiing andwindsurf-ing. He, his wife, Andrea, and son, Rick, a rising eighthgrade student, live in Southern Pines.Serving students from pre-K to grade 12, The O’Neal

School is amember of the National Association ofIndependent Schools and is a Core Knowledge NationalVisitation Site.The school has dual accreditation from the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and theSouthern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). TheO’Neal School graduates 100 percent of its seniors and allare accepted to colleges and universities throughout thenation.Formore information about enrollment to The O’Neal

School, call Alice Droppers, director of admissions, at (910)692-6920 or visit www.ONealSchool.org.

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O’Neal students cheer during a match in the stateNCISAA volleyball tournament last fall.

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