GENERAL INFORMATION

Students in our Middle/Upper School receive instruction geared towards mastery of the NC Standards. Students are challenged to think outside the box by applying information to real world situations. The curriculum is challenging, and assessments are rigorous. Our teachers are caring and diligently working to develop and equip students with the skills needed to be successful.

At Phoenix, students are encouraged to develop a love for learning and explore interesting topics in all subject areas. Learning takes place in a variety of ways. Student study topics in whole group, individually, and in teams. Students take part in discussion groups and participate in project-based learning. Students learn through research and have online resources at their fingertips.

Phoenix Teachers strive to provide students with tools to properly prepare them for rigorous and meaningful assessments. Students in turn have to apply themselves to rise to the challenges set in all classes.

SUBJECTS:

Language Arts
Math
Science
Humanities
PE
Orchestra, Chorus, Band, Art, Drama
Spanish
Finance

WEB BASED PROGRAMS

Phoenix students have access to web-based programs that are designed to meet and challenge each student’s academic and developmental levels. The web-based program Dreambox (math) and I-Station (reading) form an integral part of the math and reading instruction and can be accessed from school and at home

LAPTOPS

All our middle/upper school students are privileged to have access to laptops provided by the school. These devices are used to do research, create presentations, and access online materials posted by teachers as part of the learning process. Each student will have a device assigned to them for the entire school year for their use. Students and parents must sign a Technology Agreement