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Lower Academy

About the Lower Academy

Neuse Charter School’s Lower Academy is the space on campus dedicated to giving our students first experiences, excitement about learning, and love of school. Our Lower Academy is comprised of approximately 375 students in Kindergarten through fourth grade. There are four Kindergarten classes, each with a dedicated teacher assistant. First through fourth grade has three classes in each grade level, with two teacher assistants in first grade and one in second. Our approximate class size is 23 - 25 students per classroom in first through fourth grade and 18 students per class in Kindergarten. The EC team includes an Inclusion/Resource teacher, a licensed speech pathologist, and a self contained EC teacher, with a dedicated teacher assistant to support both classrooms. Finally, we have a dedicated school counselor that serves students in the Lower Academy

The curriculum in grades K-4 is aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies instruction. Our K - 2 teachers utilize competency based grading methods to tailor their instruction, personalize learning, and accurately report student progress. With ELA instruction, our teachers use the Guided Reading Model. Fountas and Pinnell’s LLI intervention kits, Scholastic Leveled Readers, and Letterland are curriculum resources that are dedicated to promoting strong growth in reading skills and ability. Our Math curriculum is closely aligned to NCDPI’s Math Instructional clusters. Teachers utilize Eureka Math and the Engage NY instructional models/resources to support quality instruction. Since we are a traditional public school, our students participate in taking the EOG in third and fourth grade, along with the NC Check Ins for ELA and Math. 

Flexible grouping is utilized throughout the Lower Academy to support student needs. Starting in third grade, our students are grouped based on ability for ELA and Math. Accelerated Plus students show above grade level proficiency on reading and math assessments and show the ability to work at an advanced level with the curriculum. Plus level students are grouped heterogeneously, based on the same criteria. We have a dedicated Title I Success Coach who works with a team of tutors to provide academic support for students in need of assistance. Students in grades K - 4 receive additional support in Math and ELA, as needed, through our tutoring program.

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909 M. Durwood Stephenson Pkwy.
​Smithfield, NC 27577
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