Magnet programs & CTE pathways
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  • Montessori (información en español) 

    Montessori education consists of multi-age, interdisciplinary, child-centered learning environments. Montessori curriculum is constructivist in approach and designed to foster independent and self-directed learning based on student interest. Peer reviewed research suggests the Montessori approach effectively accelerates academic and social development. Learn more about Montessori education here: https://amshq.org/About-Montessori/What-Is-Montessori


    Elementary Schools 

    Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary Logo

    Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School 

    Entry Grade: Pre-K

    Lottery zones: Southwest  view zones

    Procedure for those in attendance zone: Lottery required for Pre-K only 

    Sibling Priority: YES

    Transportation: Regional only Southwest view zones

    Contact for program questions: Kirsten Botts (kirsten_botts@dpsnc.net) 919-560-3954 x54420 

    WattsGeorge Watts Montessori Magnet Logo 

    George Watts Montessori Magnet School

    Entry Grade: Pre-K

    Lottery zones: Central and Southeast view zones

    Procedure for those in attendance zone: Lottery required for Pre-K only 

    Sibling Priority YES

    Transportation: Regional only Central and Southeast view zones

    Contact for program questions: Melissa Blalock (melissa_blalock@dpsnc.net) 919-560-3947 x47223   

    Little River Montessori Logo

    Little River Montessori Elementary School 

    Entry Grade: Pre-K

    Lottery zones: North and East: view zones

    Procedure for those in attendance zone: lottery required for Pre-K only

    Sibling Priority: YES

    Transportation: Regional only North and East view zones


    Middle Schools

    Lakewood MMS

    Lakewood Montessori Magnet Middle School

    Lottery Zone: District-wide

    Sibling priority: NONE

    Other priority seating: Rising 6th grade students from Morehead and Watts Elementary schools have priority seating

    Procedure for those in attendance zone: no lottery required

    Transportation: District-wide

    Competitive athletics: School has its own teams

    Contact for program questions: Margaret (Meg) Graham (margaret_graham@dpsnc.net) 919-560-3946  

    Lucas Middle Logo

    Lucas Montessori Middle School

    Lottery Zone: District-wide

    Sibling priority: Multiples only 

    Other priority seating: Rising 6th grade students from Morehead and Watts Elementary schools have priority seating

    Procedure for those in attendance zone: no lottery required

    Transportation: District-wide

    Competitive athletics: School has its own teams

    Contact for program questions: Madelyne Pieringer (madelyne_pieringer@dpsnc.net) 919-560-3843