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All Middle School regions also have the option of application schools – see below. 
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Montessori
Montessori
Montessori education focuses on all areas of child and teen development: cognitive, emotional, social, and physical. Student learning environments are multi-age, student-directed, and involve multi-sensory, hands-on learning activities. Instruction is designed to engage student’s natural curiosity and desire for independence—Montessori philosophy is to always “follow the child.”

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International
Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate
The foundation of the IB program at all grade levels is to make students active, not passive, learners—to give them the skills to “construct” knowledge and engage in critical inquiry. An IB school focuses on the “why” and “how” of learning. In the IB framework, the ultimate goal of K-12 education is to prepare students to play a productive role in solving the global problems that plague humanity.

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Dual
Language
Dual Language

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs use two languages for literacy and content instruction. The programs provide the same academic content and address the same state standards as traditional educational programs where instruction is in only one language. Elementary DLI programs provide instruction in the two languages over an extended period, from kindergarten through fifth grade. Instruction is in the DLI program “target language” (a language other than English) at least 50% of the time. All DPS DLI programs use Spanish as the target language.

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Year-Round
Year-Round
A year-round calendar provides more balance for students and families. Students are in session for approximately 9 weeks followed by breaks of approximately 3 weeks. This gives students frequent breaks and a more regular routine. Some families find this schedule works better for both adults and children as it provides more flexibility in scheduling for appointments, vacations, visiting family, enjoying the outdoors, and general family quality time.
Year-Round
A year-round calendar provides more balance for students and families. Students are in session for approximately 9 weeks followed by breaks of approximately 3 weeks. This gives students frequent breaks and a more regular routine. Some families find this schedule works better for both adults and children as it provides more flexibility in scheduling for appointments, vacations, visiting family, enjoying the outdoors, and general family quality time.

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Online
Online
Online education allows students of all grade levels to take classes from home or wherever they are most comfortable, accessing materials from an assigned laptop and hotspot. Students meet with advisors each week to develop a workplan and build learning based on their interests. Online education focuses on helping students grow their agency and learn in ways that are effective, relevant, and engaging.

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Northern

Carrington Middle School

227 Milton Road
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Lucas Middle School

923 Snow Hill Road
Choice Program: Montessori
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Also district-wide Montessori option.
Eastern

Neal Middle School

201 Baptist Road
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Central

Brogden Middle School

1001 Leon St.
Choice Program: Dual Language
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Also district-wide DLI option.
Southeast

Lowe’s Grove Middle School

4418 S. Alston Ave.
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Shepard Middle School

2401 Dakota St.
Choice Program: International Baccalaureate
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Also district-wide IB option.
Southwest

Sherwood Githens Middle School

4800 Old Chapel Hill Road
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School

2119 Chapel Hill Road
Choice Program: Montessori
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Also district-wide Montessori option.

Application Schools

The following schools are available to attend through the annual Application Lottery. Schools may be available to students district-wide or offer regional access. Click on each school to learn more.

Rogers-Herr Middle School

911 Cornwallis Road
Choice Program: Year-Round
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No attendance zone, year-round option for Southwest, Southeast, and Central regions.

School for Creative Studies

5001 Red Mill Road
Choice Program: Year-Round
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No attendance zone, year-round option for Northern, Central, and Eastern regions.

Durham School of the Arts

401 N. Duke St.
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Grades 6-12, no attendance zone, district wide access, arts school.

Shepard Middle School

2401 Dakota St.
Choice Program: International Baccalaureate
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School

2119 Chapel Hill Road
Choice Program: Montessori
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Lucas Middle School

923 Snow Hill Road
Choice Program: Montessori
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Brogden Middle School

1001 Leon St.
Choice Program: Dual Language
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District-wide DLI option.

Ignite! Online Academy

5321 State Road 1114
Choice Program: Online
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