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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
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
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
Eno Valley Elementary
117 Milton Road
Choice Program: Zoned
Sandy Ridge Elementary
1417 Old Oxford Road
Choice Program: Zoned
Hillandale Elementary
2730 Hillandale Road
Choice Program: Zoned
Mangum Elementary
9008 Quail Roost Road
Choice Program: Zoned
Holt Elementary
4019 Holt School Road
Choice Program: Dual Language
E.K. Powe Elementary
913 Ninth St.
Choice Program: International Baccalaureate
Little River Elementary
2315 Snow Hill Road
Choice Program: Montessori
Easley Elementary
302 Lebanon Circle
Choice Program: Year-Round
W.G. Pearson Elementary
3501 Fayetteville St.
Choice Program: Year-Round
Ignite! Online Academy
Choice Program: Online
Eastern
Bethesda Elementary
2009 S. Miami Blvd.
Choice Program: Zoned
Spring Valley Elementary
2051 Northern Durham Parkway
Choice Program: Zoned
Glenn Elementary
2415 E. Geer St.
Choice Program: Zoned
Merrick-Moore Elementary
2325 Cheek Road
Choice Program: Dual Language
E.K. Powe Elementary
913 Ninth St.
Choice Program: International Baccalaureate
Little River Elementary
2315 Snow Hill Road
Choice Program: Montessori
Oak Grove Elementary
3810 Wake Forest Road
Choice Program: Year-Round