Kimberly Bartlett

This document outlines the vision and mission of Brown Summit Middle Center for Advanced Academics, aiming to be a globally competitive school that inspires students to meet high academic standards and become responsible citizens. It emphasizes providing an exemplary learning experience through an advanced academic curriculum, including Latin, Visual Art, and Computer Science, designed to prepare students for honors and high school level courses. The school fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and offers various enrichment activities and high school courses to develop leadership and service-learning skills, with a recognized goal of being the #1 Middle School in NC by 2025.

Southeast Guilford High School's vision is to inspire students to achieve their highest potential by fostering a rigorous and relationship-rich environment. The school aims to educate all students for success through academic excellence, real-world preparation, and by upholding traditions built on strong character, service, family, and community. Key offerings include a comprehensive Career & Technical Education department, an Academy of Manufacturing & Engineering, the NC SPARK program connecting students with industry, an award-winning NJROTC, and hands-on STEM learning through robotics, all designed to equip students with critical skills and prepare them for future success.

The event marked the groundbreaking for the new Allen Jay Elementary School, funded by Guilford County school bonds supported by voters in 2020 and 2022. Remarks highlighted the school's rich and storied history, acknowledging its past while focusing on the promise of the new, innovative, safe, and energy-efficient building designed to serve 700 students. Speakers from the school system, the Board of Commissioners, and the Board of Education emphasized community investment, opportunity, and the promise for future student success. Student, parent, and teacher representatives shared sentiments about the excitement for the new facilities and the ongoing strength of the school community.

The Guilford County Schools Learning Hubs program was established to address learning loss and the lack of internet connectivity for students, particularly those in rural and urban poor areas, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative provides personalized learning experiences through a flexible model, ensuring students have internet access, access to teachers, and tutoring support. The program focuses on creating a supportive environment that fosters academic achievement, social-emotional development, and peer connections, with the goal of improving student life outcomes and preparing them for graduation and future success.

The document outlines the 2021 Graduation ceremony for the Middle College at GTCC-High Point. Key discussions centered on the accomplishments of the Class of 2021, including 100 percent participation in college jump-start classes, accumulating 1844 college credits with an estimated $200,000 in savings for parents. Academic achievements highlighted that 59 students graduated with honors, with two students graduating summa cum laude with GPAs above 4.5. The class earned a record-breaking $4,707,516 in scholarships and grants. Service achievements noted that 25 percent of students were active outside the classroom, with three students earning the Service Learning Diploma for over 186 documented hours. The event included recognition of 'super seniors' continuing for associate degrees and students receiving both high school diplomas and associate degrees from Guilford Technical Community College.