Education in Fayetteville
Cumberland County has the fourth-largest school system in the state, and it is expected to grow with military base realignments in coming years. Here are some things you should know.
Who's eligible?
All students who have passed their fifth birthday on or before Oct. 16 of the year in which they are presented for enrollment may attend school in the attendance area where they live. The October date changes to Aug. 31 for the 2009-2010 school year.
All students younger than 21 who have not been removed from school or have not obtained a diploma are entitled to attend school in the area in which they reside.
Check the mail
For Cumberland County middle and high school students on the traditional academic calendar, progress reports go home Sept. 25 and Dec. 4 in 2008 and Feb. 26 and May 7 in 2009.
Big bucks
Students in county schools were awarded more than $27 million in scholarships from academic, athletic and military sources to further their education last year.
A diverse student body
Cumberland County schools have students from more than 44 countries. More than 80 native languages are spoken
by students in the county schools. The top five foreign languages spoken are: Spanish, Korean, German, Chinese and Vietnamese.
Who you gonna call?
If parents have trouble resolving a problem with their child's school, the first step is
to discuss the situation with the school's administration. If the issue is still unresolved, contact the executive directors of elementary education at 678-2417 or secondary education at 678-2420, depending on the grade of the child. The next step for unresolved concerns is the
associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction at 678-2407. Once these possibilities are exhausted, parents may contact the superintendent's office at 678-2312.
Need more information?
Still not sure what district you're in? Want to check your school's test scores? Want to check you child's grades? Who's your principal? When is the last day of school? What's for lunch?
These answers and more can be found at the Cumberland County schools Web site: www.ccs.k12.nc.us/