To keep up with projected growth in some parts of the county and prevent the overcrowding of schools, we’re opening three new schools:
- Apex Friendship Elementary, 801 Humie Olive Road, Apex, opening in August 2022
- Barton Pond Elementary, 12004 Strickland Road, Raleigh, opening August 2022
- Herbert Akins Road Middle, 2255 Herbert Akins Road, Fuquay-Varina, opening July 2022
Other parts of the proposal are aimed at relieving some overcrowded schools, increasing the base attendance areas at under-utilized schools, and improving transportation efficiency.
Some students affected by this proposal will be able to submit a stability transfer and remain at their current school. Review the stability rules.
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Find the thread below that applies to you and share any questions and feedback. Staff and board members review questions and feedback as they prepare for the second draft of the proposal, which is scheduled to be presented to the board on Nov. 16. View timeline.
Lindsay Giroux over 1 year ago
My son attends Powell as magnet student. The proposal would change Powell to our base school. Because of the difference in middle school magnet priorities for base students at a magnet (priority 4 for pathway, no priority necessarily for nonpathway) vs. magnet students at a magnet (priority 2 or priority 3), I would like clarity on whether this change would change him from a “magnet student at his school” vs. a “base student.”
(I understand this probably is pretty unique to us given that we moved closer when we got a magnet seat. But it seems like it would effect his school assignment not at all but has the possible impact on middle school.) thanks!
Corallie Tornow admin over 1 year ago
Hi Lindsay, Staff from the Office of Student Assignment will reach out to discuss your particular situation.