2013 Schools of Excellence List

2013 Schools of Excellence Classical Magnet School CALIFORNIA Cleveland Humanities Magnet High School Los Angeles Unified School District Reseda, California Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Humanities Principal: Mr. Herman Clay Website: www.corebaby.org Melrose Elementary Math/Science/Technology Magnet Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles, California Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Math, Science, and Technology Principal: Ms. Brenadette Lucas Website: www.melrosestars.org Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Classics, Paideia, and Liberal Arts Principal: Mr. James Motes Website: www.classicalmagnet.org Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): 6-­‐10 Theme(s): Early College, Science and the Arts Principal: Ms. Sally Biggs Website: http://hmtca.hartfordschools.org Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School CONNECTICUT University of Hartford Magnet School Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) West Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Multiple Intelligences Principal: Mr. Tim Barber Website: www.crecschools.org/our-­‐schools/university-­‐of-­‐
hartford-­‐magnet-­‐school/ Annie Fisher STEM Magnet School Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Ms. Melony M. Brady Website: http://welcome.to/anniefisherstemmagnet.com Breakthrough Magnet School Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK3-­‐8 Theme(s): Character Education Principal: Ms. Norma Neumann-­‐Johnson Website: www.breakthroughmagnetschool.org Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK3-­‐8 Theme(s): MicroSociety Principal: Mr. Jay Mihalko Website: www.noahwebstermicrosociety.org Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Sport and Medical Sciences Principal: Mr. John P. Laverty Website: www.sportandmedicalsciences.org University High School of Science and Engineering Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and Early College Model Principal: Mr. Matt Folan Website: www.uhsse.org Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 1 2013 Schools of Excellence L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet School of Arts and Sciences New Haven Public Schools New Haven, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐8 Theme(s): Museum Studies Principal: Ms. Kathy Beck Website: http://teacherweb.com/CT/BeecherMuseumMagnetSchool/Beech
erSchool/apt4.aspx Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury Public Schools Waterbury, Connecticut Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Intergrated Arts Principal: Ms. Gina L. Calabrese Website: www.waterbury.k12.ct.us Sunrise Middle School/Montessori Magnet Program Broward County Public Schools Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Montessori Principal: Mr. Michael Walker Website: http://sunrise.browardschools.com Boys Preparatory Academy Franklin Middle Magnet School Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury Public Schools Waterbury, Connecticut Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Mr. Leo P. Lavallee Website: www.waterbury.k12.ct.us FLORIDA Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School Broward County Public Schools Coconut Creek, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Technical Academies Principal: Mr. Robert B. Crawford Website: www.atlantictechcenter.com South Plantation High School Broward County Public Schools Plantation, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration Principal: Ms. Christine Henschel Website: www.sphsmagnet.com/index.html Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): College Preparatory in a Single Gender Environment Principal: Mr. John Haley Website: http://franklin.mysdhc.org Lee Elementary Magnet School of World Studies and Technology Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): World Studies and Technology Principal: Ms. Robin Johnson-­‐Hewitt Website: http://lee.mysdhc.org Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for International Studies Hillsborough County Public Schools Plant City, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Ms. Jennifer West Website: http://lincoln.mysdhc.org Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 2 2013 Schools of Excellence MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School for International Studies Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Dr. Denyse Riveiro Website: http://macfarlanepark.mysdhc.org Middleton High School/Pre-­‐Collegiate STEM Academy Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Biomedical/Biotechnology -­‐ 'Project Lead the Way', Computer Game Design, Computer Systems Engineering -­‐ 'Project Lead the Way' Principal: Mr. Owen Young Website: http://[email protected] Philip Shore Elementary Magnet School of the Arts Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Principal: Ms. Barbara A. Mercer Website: http://shore.mysdhc.org Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Communication, Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Mr. Michael Miranda Website: http://progressvillage.mysdhc.org Tampa Bay Technical High School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Achitecture, Health, and Technology Principal: Mr. Warren Brooks Website: http://tbt.mysdhc.org Williams Middle Magnet School Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Arlene Castelli Website: http://williams.mysdhc.org Young Middle Magnet Creative Science Centre Hillsborough County Public Schools Tamp, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Creative Science Principal: Ms. Nadine Johnson Website: http://young.mysdhc.org ADA Merritt K-­‐8 Center Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate (IB), International Studies (IS) Principal: Ms. Carmen M. Garcia Website: http://adamerritt.dadeschools.net Coral Reef Senior High School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Six different magnets: varied themes (International Baccalaureate, Visual and Performing Arts, Health Science, Business and Finance, Legal and Public Service, Agriculture and Engineering Technology) Principal: Ms. Adrianne Leal Website: http://coralreef.dadeschools.net Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Palmetto Bay, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts: Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance Principal: Ms. Maileen A. Ferrer Website: http://perrineelementary.dadeschools.net Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 3 2013 Schools of Excellence Frank C. Martin International K-­‐8 Center MAST Academy Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Felicia K. Joseph Website: http://fcmartin.dadeschools.net Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Maritime, Science, and Technology Principal: Ms. Jane M. Garraux Website: www.gomakos.com Herbert A. Ammons Middle School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Maria Costa Website: http://ammons.dadeschools.net Medical Academy for Science and Technology Senior High School (MAST @ Homestead) Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Homestead, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐11 Theme(s): Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Physical Therapy Principal: Ms. Lisa S. Noffo Website: http://mastmedical.dadeschools.net Howard D. McMillan Middle School Miami Coral Park Senior High School/Engineering Robotics Magnet Program Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Cambridge/Robotics Engineering Principal: Ms. Hilca Thomas Website: http://hdmcmillan.dadeschools.net Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Engineering, Science, Technology, and Robotics Principal: Dr. Nick JacAngelo Website: http://[email protected] iPreparatory Academy Norland Middle School Center for the Arts Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐10 Theme(s): Careers and Leadership Principal: Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Website: http://iPrep.dadeschools.net Jose Marti MAST 6-­‐12 Academy Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Hialeah, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Mathematics and Science Technology Principal: Mr. Jose Enriquez, Jr. Website: www.mast3.com Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami Gardens, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts: Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance Principal: Mr. Ronald G. Redmon Website: http://nms.dadeschools.net Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Montessori Principal: Ms. Carmen Boyd Website: http://phyllisruthmiller.weebly.com/index Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 4 2013 Schools of Excellence South Miami K-­‐8 Center Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐8 Theme(s): Expressive arts magnet including dance, drama, music, visual arts, and computer art technology Principal: Ms. Anamarie G. Moreiras Website: http://smk8.dadeschools.net Southwood Middle School Center for the Arts Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Magda Pereira Website: http://southwood.dadeschools.net TERRA Environmental Research Institute Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Environmental, Biomedical, Robotics with an emphasis on environmentally responsible and sustainable practices Principal: Ms. Carrie Montano Website: http://terrawolves.com W.J. Bryan Elementary Museums Magnet School Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools North Miami, Florida Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Museums Principal: Ms. Milagros Maytin-­‐Miret Website: http://wjbryan.dadeschools.net Young Women's Preparatory Academy Miami-­‐Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Leadership Principal: Ms. Concepcion I. Martinez Website: http://ywpa.dadeschools.net Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School Pinellas County School Board St. Petersburg, Florida Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Engineering and Mathematics Principal: Ms. Mary Jane Dann Website: www.jamerson-­‐es.pinellas.k12.fl.us Crooms Academy of Information Technology Seminole County Public Schools Sanford, Florida Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Information Technology Principal: Dr. Connie Collins Website: www.crooms.scps.k12.fl.us GEORGIA CT Walker Traditional Magnet School Richmond County Schools Augusta, Georgia Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): Traditional Principal: Dr. Renee A. Kelly Website: www.walker.rcboe.org ILLINOIS Frazier International Magnet School Chicago Public Schools Chicago, Illinois Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Mr. Faren D'Abell Website: www.fraziermagnet.org Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 5 2013 Schools of Excellence Marquette Primary Montessori Academy INDIANA Center for Inquiry at School #302 Indianapolis Public Schools Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate World School and Inquiry-­‐Based Instruction Principal: Ms. Andrea Hunley Website: www.cfi.ips.k12.in.us South Bend Community School Corporation South Bend, Indiana Grade(s): PreK3-­‐4 Theme(s): Montessori Principal: Ms. Krystin Carlson Website: www.edline.net/pages/Marquette_Primary_Montessori_A LOUISIANA Center for Inquiry at School #384 Indianapolis Public Schools Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Tania Wolverton Website: www.cfi.ips.k12.in.us IPS Rousseau McClellan School 91 Indianapolis Public Schools Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): PreK-­‐8 Theme(s): Montessori Principal: Ms. Margaret E. Higgs Website: www.391.ips.k12.in.us The Dufrocq School Academic Magnet Program East Baton Rouge Parish School System Baton Rouge, Louisiana Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Academic Principal: Ms. Mary D. Robvais Website: http://dufrocq.ebrschools.org Westdale Heights Academic Magnet Elementary Forest Glen School of Spanish Immersion Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): 1-­‐6 Theme(s): Spanish Language Immersion Principal: Ms. Kelly Jackson Website: http://lawrence.boostdev.com Sunnyside Elementary School of International Studies Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Indianapolis, Indiana Grade(s): 1-­‐6 Theme(s): International Studies Principal: Ms. Erica Buchanan Website: http://lawrence.boostdev.com East Baton Rouge Parish School System Baton Rouge, Louisiana Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Academics: Science, Math, and Technology Principal: Ms. Norma Church Website: http://westdaleheights.ebrschools.org Iberville Mathematics, Science, Arts Academy-­‐
West Iberville Parish Schools Plaquemine, Louisiana Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Advocating Math, Science, Arts, and Technology Through Early College Model and Curriculum Choice Principal: Mr. Elvis J. Cavalier Website: www.msa-­‐west.com Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 6 2013 Schools of Excellence MARYLAND MINNESOTA Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School of Technology Baltimore County Public Schools Baltimore, Maryland Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Technology Principal: Ms. Darlence Morrison Website: http://cromwellvalleyes.bcps.org Independent School District 728 Elk River, Minnesota Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Ms. Julie Athman Website: http://sms.elkriver.k12.mn.us/salk.cfm?subpage=443 Weaver Lake Elementary Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts Baltimore County Public Schools Baltimore, Maryland Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Mr. Ryan Imbriale Website: http://patapscohs.bcps.org MASSACHUSETTS Springfield Central High School Springfield Public Schools Springfield, Massachusetts Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Advanced Studies and the Arts Principal: Mr. Thaddeus Tokarz Website: www.springfieldcentral.com Osseo District 279 Maple Grove, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐6 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Mr. Dennis Palm Website: http://schools.district279.org/wvr/ Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School School District 197 Eagan, Minnesota Grade(s): K-­‐4 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Mr. Tom Benson Website: http://bit.ly/snf9n2 NEVADA Advanced Technologies Academy The Springfield Renaissance School, an Expeditionary Learning School Springfield Public Schools Springfield, Massachusetts Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Expeditionary Learning Principal: Dr. Stephen R. Mahoney Website: www.sps.springfield.ma.us/schoolsites/renaissance/index.html Salk Middle School Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Academics Plus Technology Principal: Ms. Deborah Kral Website: www.atech.org Ed W. Clark High School Academy of Finance Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Academy of Finance Principal: Ms. Jillyn Pendleton Website: www.clarkchargers.org Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 7 2013 Schools of Excellence Gilbert Magnet Elementary School Clark County School District North Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 1-­‐5 Theme(s): Creative Arts and Communications Principal: Ms. Kelly Rafalski Website: www.ccsd.net/schools/gilbert Jo Mackey Academy of Leadership and Global Communication Clark County School District North Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 1-­‐5 Theme(s): Leadership and Global Communication through Technology Principal: Ms. Kemala Washington Website: www.jomackeymagnet.org K.O. Knudson Middle School "The Academy of Creative Arts and Technology" Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Band, Orchestra, Drama, Vocal, Visual Art, Dance, Technical Theater (7th and 8th grade only), and TV Production (6th grade only) Principal: Dr. Monica Cortez Website: http://knudsonms.org Mabel Hoggard Math/Science Elementary Magnet School Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): PreK-­‐5 Theme(s): Math and Science Principal: Ms. Celese Rayford Website: http://schools.ccsd.net/hoggard/ Sandy Searles Miller International Academy Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 1-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Dr. Anne Grisham Website: http://schools.ccsd.net/sandymiller/0304_11.html Southwest Career and Technical Academy Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Certified Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Dental Assistant, Automotive Technology, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Entertainment Engineering, Video Game Technologies, and Web Design Principal: Ms. Felicia Nemcek Website: www.swcta.net NORTH CAROLINA Albermarle Road Middle School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Toni Perry Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/albemarleroadMS/Pages/Default.aspx Barringer Academic Center Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Learning Immersion and Talent Development Program for Gifted Students Principal: Ms. Stephanie S. Range Website: http://barringerelem.cms.k12.nc.us First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts/Arts Integration Principal: Ms. Selestine Crowder Website: www.fwcaa.cmswikispaces.net Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 8 2013 Schools of Excellence Idlewild Elementary Randolph Middle School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Talent Development and Learning Immersion Principal: Ms. Jane Collins Website: Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Principal: Ms. Jackie Menser Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/randolphMS/pages/Default.aspx Irwin Academic Center Shamrock Gardens LI/TD Elementary Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Learning Immersion and Talent Development Principal: Mr. David Legrand Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/irwinacademiccenterES Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Learning Immersion and Talent Development Principal: Ms. Angela Grant Website: Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐8 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Mr. John Floyd Website: City of Medicine Academy Magnet High School http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/idlewildES/pages/Default.aspx John Motley Morehead STEM Academy http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jmmorehead/pages/default.aspx Northwest School of the Arts Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): Visual and Performing Arts Principal: Ms. Melody Sears Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northwestHS/pages/Default.aspx Piedmont Middle School Charlotte-­‐Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Ms. Deidra Gardner Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/pages/Default.aspx http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/shamrockgardensES/pages/Default.aspx Durham Public Schools Durham, North Carolina Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Health and Life Sciences Principal: Mrs. Elizabeth V.J. Shearer Website: www.cma.dpsnc.net Douglas Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Creative Arts and Science Principal: Dr. Susan Spivey Website: http://douglas.wcpss.net Farmington Woods IB/PYP Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Cary, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Ms. Winston Pierce Website: http://fwes.wcpss.net Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 9 2013 Schools of Excellence Ligon GT Magnet Middle School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented, Academically and Intellectually Gifted Principal: Ms. Gretta Dula Website: http://ligon.wcpss.net Millbrook Magnet High School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Ms. Dana King Website: http://mhs.wcpss.net Smith Magnet Elementary School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Principal: Mr. Christopher A. Lassiter Website: http://smithes.wcpss.net Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Leadership and Technology Principal: Mr. David Schwenker Website: www.srhs.net Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): International Studies Principal: Ms. Katie McMahon Website: www.wileyes.wcpss.net William G. Enloe GT/IB Magnet Center for the Humanities, Sciences and the Arts Wake County Public School System Raleigh, North Carolina Grade(s): 9-­‐12 Theme(s): Gifted and Talented/International Baccalaureate Principal: Mr. Scott Lyons Website: http://enloe.hs.wcpss.net Hanes Magnet Middle School Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools Winston Salem, North Carolina Grade(s): 6-­‐8 Theme(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Principal: Ms. Melita A. Wise Website: www.hanesmanget.org TENNESSEE Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning Hamilton County Department of Education Chattanooga, Tennessee Grade(s): K-­‐5 Theme(s): Multiple Intelligences Principal: Ms. Saunya Goss Website: www.battlerockets.com Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts Hamilton County Department of Education Chattanooga, Tennessee Grade(s): 6-­‐12 Theme(s): The Arts Principal: Ms. Deborah B. Smith Website: www.centerforcreativearts.net Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 10 2013 Schools of Excellence TEXAS Kujawa Education Center Aldine Independent School District Houston, Texas Grade(s): PreK-­‐4 Theme(s): International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Principal: Ms. Debera Thomas and Ms. Debbie Hagood Website: www.aldine.k12.tx.us/cms/rise/main.cfm?siteID=174&PageID=3448 Providing leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that
promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. 11