STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Math) courses and activities continue to be a focus of instruction across the district. We are proud to work with our community members, as well as college and university partners, to bring courses and opportunities associated with science, technology, engineering and math to our students. During the 2016-17 school year, the Currituck County Board of Education began the final phase in the implementation of digital learning devices in all our K-12 classrooms. As part of this initiative, all students in grades 6-12 are provided a Chromebook laptop for use at school and at home. 3rd – 5th grade classrooms are provided access to class sets of Chromebooks, allowing students to participate in personalized learning activities enhanced by technology tools. In grades K-2, class sets of Kindle devices allow even our youngest students access to technology enhanced educational activities that bring their learning into the digital age. The devices and technology based resources provide teachers with a tool to personalize and differentiate learning for students at all levels. Teachers deploy instructional practices that better engage students in higher level thinking, research, and real-life application projects providing the opportunity to utilize the 21st century skills needed to be successful in school and beyond. Currituck County Schools continues to be out in front—offering students the best educational opportunities, whether delivered in a face-to face, online, or in a blended setting. For more information on our schools’ performance, locations, and initiatives, please visit our website at www.currituck.k12.nc.us. Complete performance results for the district and individual schools can be found under the “Data and Goals” link on our home page. Currituck County Schools Overview: District Enrollment 4062 PK-5 1834 6-8 915 9-13 (includes JPK 5th 1313 year students) Total District 4062 Student/Teacher Ratios K-5 18 6-8 21 9-12 22 Mean SAT Score Currituck County 1469 State of NC 1485 Graduation Rate (cohort graduating in 4 years) Currituck County 91.3% State of NC 85.9% Higher Education Currituck County’s graduating seniors and other local residents have solid collegiate choices with nearby College of The Albemarle and Elizabeth City State University. The proximity of these higher learning institutions gives students the chance to attend college while staying close to home. The College of The Albemarle (COA), a community college with its main campus in Elizabeth City and satellite branches in Currituck, Manteo and Edenton, offers several types of associate’s degrees. Credits earned at COA toward the associate’s degree are transferable to other colleges and universities. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), located in the heart of nearby Elizabeth City, is a four-year university with programs in numerous areas of study. ECSU boasts more than 28 baccalaureate programs and offers master’s degree programs in elementary education, mathematics and biology. Other nearby colleges includes several universities in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton, Virginia, as well as East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. By Sandy Kinzel, Assistant Superintendent Currituck County Board of Education: Bill Dobney, Ed.D. - Chairman, At-Large Karen Etheridge - Vice Chairman, Poplar Branch Township Dwan Craft, Moyock Township Will Crodick, Fruitville Township Janet Rose, Crawford Township Currituck County Schools 2958 Caratoke Highway Currituck, NC 27929 currituckchamber.org | (252) 453-9497 13
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