Burlington Day School

1615 Greenwood Terrace, Burlington, NC, 27215-0272 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Burlington Day School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational school which exemplifies excellence in education. Emphasizing a traditionally structured academic education, Burlington Day School seeks to maintain a relaxed small school atmosphere in which each student can develop individually in a climate of respect and understanding. Administration, staff, faculty, directors, and parents cooperate to establish an environment in which each student can experience positive growth intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Recognizing that education is a life long process involving the total person, we believe that our duty is to help prepare each student to embrace an ever changing world by providing a variety of experiences for achieving success. Furthermore, the BDS family treasures the concept of the independent school. The mission of Burlington Day School is to provide an academically challenging education to college-bound students and to maintain a small school enviornment where each can develop individually in a climate of respect and understanding....

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Burlington Day School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Institute for Independent Education
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1953
County Alamance County, NC
Student Body
Total Students 197 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 22%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 33 students
Kind - 27 students
Grade 1 - 18 students
Grade 2 - 19 students
Grade 3 - 20 students
Grade 4 - 16 students
Grade 5 - 16 students
Grade 6 - 14 students
Grade 7 - 18 students
Grade 8 - 16 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 20%
Average Class Size 16
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 21 / Mar. 30 / rolling
Head of School Steve Switzer
Admissions Director Penny Scott
Sport
Total Sports Offered 6
 
Sports
BasketballCheering
GolfSoccer
TennisVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10
 
Extracurriculars
Battle of the BooksChorus
DramaHandbells
MusicPhotography
Student CouncilTheater Arts
Video ProductionVisual Art

School Notes:

  • Burlington Day School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational school which exemplifies excellence in education. Emphasizing a traditionally structured academic education, Burlington Day School seeks to maintain a relaxed small school atmosphere in which each student can develop individually in a climate of respect and understanding. Administration, staff, faculty, directors, and parents cooperate to establish an environment in which each student can experience positive growth intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Recognizing that education is a life long process involving the total person, we believe that our duty is to help prepare each student to embrace an ever changing world by providing a variety of experiences for achieving success. Furthermore, the BDS family treasures the concept of the independent school. The mission of Burlington Day School is to provide an academically challenging education to college-bound students and to maintain a small school enviornment where each can develop individually in a climate of respect and understanding.
  • Profile last updated: 08/11/2009

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About This Zipcode (27215)
School Zip (27215)
(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,439 people 8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 24%
Population Average Age 39 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $41,858 $43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 39 years old 31 years old
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Zipcode (27215)


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% Owning / % Renting 63% / 37% 65% / 35%

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