Economic Development
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Education
- Gaston College
- Gaston County Schools
- Highland School of Technology
- York Chester International Studies Program
- Grier Science and Technology Academy
- Gaston Day School Private College Preparatory
- Piedmont Charter School
- Gaston Christian School
- St. Michaels Catholic School
- First Wesleyan Christian School
Community College
Gaston College
Gaston College, with campuses in Gaston and Lincoln Counties, is an open door, comprehensive, public community college that promotes lifelong learning and economic development through high quality educational programs and services. Gaston College is recognized as the college of choice for providing excellent student-centered programs and services and for providing proactive leadership in economic development that enriches the quality of life for the greater community. Gaston College just celebrated its fortieth year and has grown from its first classes offered in the basement of a local church to include two campuses, serving over 20,000 students each year. The new BioNetwork BioEd Center will offer employer-driven continuing education and training products to meet the current and future workforce needs of the biotechnology industry.
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Gaston County Schools
Gaston County Schools have been named Schools of Excellence and Schools of Distinction by the State of North Carolina. In 2004, Dr. Edward Sadler was named North Carolina Superintendent of the Year. The Gaston County school system is the fifth largest system in the state of North Carolina and the teachers are nationally certified. Gaston County Schools are committed to improving access to technology and a variety of learning environments.
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Highland School of Technology
Highland School of Technology is a world class school educating world-class students. They were named 2001-2002 School of Excellence and 2002-2003 School of Distinction. Their Mission is to prepare students for success in post secondary education and the workplace by offering rigorous, relevant, and experiential academic and technical curriculum.
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York Chester International Studies Program
York Chester Middle School provides middle school students with the experiences necessary to ensure future success in learning, living and working in a diverse, global society. The York Chester School International Studies Program is modeled on the International Baccalaureate Curriculum Middle Years Program. This program is in the second year of an application process to achieve certification as an International Baccalaureate School - a distinct honor. The program is the first of its kind in Gaston County. Students commit to a rigorous and advanced program focusing on Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and 2 electives, such as Band, Art, Life Skills, Physical Education and Health, Technology, and Business Applications. In addition to the above, students are involved in an Exploratory class to teach each student how to think "outside of the box."
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Grier Science and Technology Academy
The Gaston County Schools, in collaboration with various community agencies, are committed to offering all students a distinctive science and technology immersion academy, beginning at Grier Middle School and expanding to Ashbrook High School. The Grier Science and Technology Academy will begin with the 6th grade class of 2005. The first community partnership will be with the Schiele Museum of Natural History located next to the school. The Museum's collections, exhibits, scientists, and educators will play an important role in the Academy. Other community partnerships will be developed to further expand the resources available.
Program highlights
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Gaston Day School Private College Preparatory
The mission of Gaston Day School to educate students, develop their abilities, and instill a desire to make a positive difference in family, community, and the world. Gaston Day School is an established college preparatory school offering a creative learning experience for K through 12th grade. The campus includes athletic facilities and a performing arts center.
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Piedmont Charter School
Piedmont Charter School provides a challenging academic curriculum. They provide an environment enabling student development of character, morals, and responsibility. A Charter School in North Carolina is a public school funded from public school funds that is operated by a private organization that has applied for and been granted a charter by the state of North Carolina. The Piedmont Charter School currently has classes for K-6th grade. These classes meet in a restored historic property, Central School. An expansion to include 7 - 12 grades is planned for 2005-2006.
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Gaston Christian School
The mission of Gaston Christian School is to help students mature spiritually and excel academically by offering a Biblically-integrated, college preparatory program that will enable them to impact the kingdom of God by living productive Christian lives.
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St. Michaels Catholic School
St. Michael's is a Catholic Diocesan co-educational school for children Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight. Our goal for each student is Christian growth and development in all areas of their lives. Our campus is one of the quiet diligence, motivation and commitment to learning. The St. Michael's community is dedicated to the continual growth and expansion of our facility. Plans for future expansion include additional classrooms, a new science lab, a larger library and a new computer lab.
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First Wesleyan Christian School
First Wesleyan Christian School was established in 1971 by the First Wesleyan Church as a day care and kindergarten program that would prepare students both academically and spiritually through a Christ-honoring traditional curriculum. In the late 1970s the school began expanding into its current K-8 elementary program. FWCS aims to support and reinforce the spiritual values of the Christian home and local church.
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