District: District News

Public Hearing on Proposed 2013-2014 Local Budget

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

SWAP (System Wide Advisory Panel) Meeting

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Mock is excited to conduct the 39th DCS SWAP (System Wide Advisory Panel) Meeting.

S.W.A.P. meets one to three times during the school year; discussion topics are chosen by attending members who have questions or who want to become more informed about school matters.
This is the 14th year and the 39th meeting in which Superintendent Fred Mock has invited citizens to share their thoughts and questions with him in a discussion format. Residents of Davidson County school district are welcome to attend any and all meetings.

Our schools are in a transformation process and this open forum will provide a relaxed platform to discuss topics such as
The Common Core and Essential Standards, accountability for students and schools, possible legislation changes, and other contemporary educational issues.

Please see attached poster.

All media is invited to attend.

DCS Board Meeting 3-4-13

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Baseball, volleyball added to middle school sports By Deneesha Edwards The Dispatch Middle school students in the Davidson County School system will have their chance to play baseball and volleyball at their respective schools starting next school year. The board of education approved expanding athletic programs Monday at its monthly meeting. The schools currently have football, girls and boys basketball and softball teams. "We talked to principals quite a bit. I think the schools are ready to go. We have a few hurdles, but we can cross them," said Dr. Phil Rapp, the system's special projects director. read more: http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20130304/News/303049978/1005?p=1&tc=pg

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Early College principal retires, believes school makes a difference

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Early College principal retires, believes school makes a difference By Deneesha Edwards The Dispatch Being in education for 48 years comes with many changes and excellent experiences if you ask Dr. Larry Allred. Allred, the principal of Davidson Early College High School, retired at the end of January. Catherine Gentry, who was an English teacher at the school, was voted as the interim principal until June 30. "What makes my job worthwhile is seeing parents and students' faces at graduation and faculty faces," Allred said. "It gives you a sense of perception you have contributed to something good for the benefit of students. I think we have made a significant difference. That's what keeps me going. I appreciate everything the community has done." Allred, who is originally from the Greensboro area, came to the Early College in 2005. Prior to Davidson County he had been an elementary and middle school teacher, district middle school coordinator, chairman of teacher education and dean of education at private and public institutions. He received a doctorate in curriculum and instruction and master's degree in education, both from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His elementary education degree is from Elon University. He said the Early College struck his attention because it focused on students in between high school and college. The school opened in 2004 as the Middle College. Allred said there was a director in place before he became the first principal. Allred said the school went from 40 to 120 students. read more: http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20130218/News/302189998/1005?Title=Early-College-principal-retires-believes-school-makes-a-difference

Davidson County Schools Teacher of the Year

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Brier Creek teacher chosen to represent county schools Brier Creek fifth-grade teacher Brandy Reeder stands with her students in her classroom Friday morning. Reeder was recently named the Davidson County Schools Teacher of the Year. Donnie Roberts/The Dispatch By Deneesha Edwards The Dispatch THOMASVILLE | Brandy Reeder, fifth-grade teacher at Brier Creek Elementary School, gives praises to her students, colleagues and administrators for being chosen as the 2012-13 Davidson County Schools Teacher of the Year. “I couldn’t believe it,” Reeder, 38, said. “All the people in the county are teachers of the year all the time. This is an awesome place to be. I work for some of the hardest-working people. It was amazing like I was on top of the world. It wasn’t just me … it was my kids, too.” Reeder, who is in her 15th year of teaching, has taught at Fair Grove, Hasty and now Brier Creek elementary schools. She has been at Brier Creek for the past eight years. She said it was an honor to be selected by her peers. “I was so humbled because it means so much for the people you work with every day to recognize your efforts,” she said. “It’s like your family saying you’re doing a good job. I wanted to make sure I represented my (school) family and make them proud.” She said the process on the district level was energizing to her because it gave her the chance to reflect. Reeder moved on to the regional competition and did not make it any further. “It was an amazing experience,” she said. “I just appreciate the experience of representing the county. I’m so happy to be part of it. There are a lot of good things going on in Davidson County.” read more: http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20130211/NEWS/130209970/1074?Title=Brier-Creek-teacher-chosen-to-represent-county-schools

Davidson County Middle School Model UN Competition to be held at South Davidson

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

The South Davidson High School Debate Club will host the Davidson County Middle School Model United Nations Competition on April 20, 2013. Model UN is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda.

The participants role-play as diplomats representing a nation of the United Nations. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. Over 90,000 students take part in Model United Nations Conferences in the United States each year.

Over the past two years, SDHS Debate Club members have won statewide awards for their participation in these competitions. These student leaders, who will serve as the committee chairs for the competition, feel this will introduce more students to the world of Model UN and expand participation within Davidson County.

Activities for the Davidson County MUN Competition will include a "boot camp" for participants to learn Parliamentary Procedure, resolution writing, and proper debate techniques as well as a real world simulation of the United Nations experience. Awards will be presented in each committee for outstanding participation. No experience is required, just an open mind and willingness to learn.

Any middle school student in Davidson County is welcome to participate and can contact Lisa Paul at lpaul@davidson.k12.nc.us to receive application materials. There is a participant cost of $20 that is used to provide materials as well as lunch. Financial need can be considered to waive the cost of participation.

Please click here for the application and other additional information.

Contact information:Lisa Paul
lpaul@davidson.k12.nc.us
336-242-5700

Brier Creek, Tyro elementaries request afterschool programs

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Brier Creek, Tyro elementaries request afterschool programs By Deneesha Edwards The Dispatch More schools are jumping on board to take advantage of the afterschool program that is being offered by Davidson County Schools at their respectively schools. Brier Creek and Tyro elementary schools filed applications to initiate learning academies for next school year. Both Northwest and Southwood Elementary schools served as pilots of the program this school year. Superintendent Dr. Fred Mock said the schools requested to be considered for the 2013-14 year. No action was taken. Mock noted a vote will take place at the March meeting. School officials decided in May 2011 to house its own program within schools after visiting similar programs in other counties. The focus of the academies is to offer remediation for students with staff members, offer homework assistance by highly qualified employees and educational game time for learning. Several hands-on activities and field trips are also part of the plan. In a document, Brier Creek requested to have the program because there was a community stakeholder interest and the school wanted to create an opportunity for students to remain on campus to receive additional academic support. They projected 40 to 50 students to enroll. The weekly fee is projected at $35 and reduced fees for disadvantaged students will be determined on an individual basis. read more: http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20130204/NEWS/302049983/1005?p=1&tc=pg

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