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Burton Elementary
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Burton Elementary School
International Baccalaureate
What does a International Baccalaureate school offer?

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.

Address:
1500 Mathison St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone:
(919) 560--3908
Website:
dpsnc.net/Burton
FEEDER PATH:
Shepard (Middle)
Hillside (High)
More about this school
Burton is the most diverse and collaborative school that I have seen in my 21 years of teaching. It is like home and a nuclear family to us all. At Burton our uniqueness is celebrated and our differences are actually what make us more united. We have a unity of purpose and are very empathetic…
Franca E.Teacher
Franca E.
I love the tight knit community! Every student is fully known and valued.
Marty O.Parent
Marty O.
Burton is unique because it is a family and it has one of the most open door principals. We are the first school to receive the LIGHT HOUSE BLUE RIBBON AWARD. Every child gets a chance to experience being loved and cared for once you step into the school building. The children are greeted with…
Tameko P.Staff
Tameko P.
I love that Burton really cares about the students’ success and they have high expectations for the students.
Chantel L.Teacher
Chantel L.
I love the community and the intentional involvement of families. Our first interaction with the team was during a virtual visit in which the entire management team participated and led the visit via Zoom. Although we couldn’t enter the building at the time due to necessary COVID protocols, my wife and I knew Burton was…
Crystal B.Parent
Crystal B.
When it was time for my boys to go to school, I couldn’t imagine any other school besides Burton. I knew they would be loved on and nurtured.
Amy S.Parent
Amy S.
I love the community and the intentional involvement of families. Our first interaction with the team was during a virtual visit in which the entire management team participated and led the visit via Zoom. Although we couldn’t enter the building at the time due to necessary COVID protocols, my wife and I knew Burton was…
Brian K.Parent
Brian K.
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511 Cleveland St.
PO Box 30002
Durham, NC 27702

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