STEM Center at Davie County High School

1200 Salisbury Road - Mocksville NC - 27028
Type of autonomy arrangement: Leadership Goodwill
Basic Profile

Opened In

2012

Grades

9-12

Environment

Suburban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Facto

Authority rests on the goodwill of the principal.

About the Learning Program

Within the North Carolina Common Core and Essential Standards that was implemented in 2012-2013 across the state, the Davie High STEM Center curriculum will

  • emphasize connections within and between the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and all humanities classes including the arts.
  • integrate technology in meaningful, powerful ways.
  • introduce and engage students in the Design Process.
  • foster college readiness and emphasize leadership skills.
  • offer unique enrichment experiences.