The Magellan Charter School

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The Magellan Charter School is a charter school in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded by Marybeth Childers and George Coccarelli. Magellan was founded on the premise that learning can be a dynamic inter active and fun experince. The fact that this place that we like to call "school" to be filled with a purpose of activity and inspirng thought. The founders also envisioned an inviorment where parents are welcomed as a crucial part of school expeirence itself. Throuhg the efforts of many devoted, hardworking people, those who attend Magellan would believe that the founders goal has been achieved. The charter was approved by the state in 1997, and Magellan became one of the state's first charter schools.^[1]

1 Location
2 Students
3 Academics
4 Sports
5 Applications
6 Mission Statement
7 A New Magellan
8 Notes and References
9 External links

[edit] Location

Magellan is located at 9400 Forum Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, just off of Six Forks Road. However, the school is planning to move to a larger tract of land nearby on Baileywick Road. The school is now under construction, and should open by 2008. It will also have the addition of a third grade, and a gymnasuim. Note that it should keep a feature of small class size.^[2]

[edit] Students

Magellan is home to over 300 students in grades 4 to 8. There is an average of 65 students in each grade and about 16-17 students in each class. Magellan is a great school if you are interested in an academically-focused, small school. The feature of a small class size is a good one if you wish to bond with your fellow class members, in what those who attend like to call "The Magellan Experience."

[edit] Academics

Magellan offers Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies as its four basic subjects. Many extracurricular activities are available in the ASAP (After School Arts Program) including rock band, musical theatre, drama, art, strings, chess club, web team, and The Latest Wave newspaper. Magellan also participates in Lego Club tournaments, the National Geographic Bee, and the State Science Fair. They came home one year with a first prize in the lego tournament. Magellan has also participated in Envirothon. They have gone to state competition in the years of 2003-2004, 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. Magellan students have won numerous awards in these programs.

A New Magellan

[edit] Sports

Magellan is home to several sports teams:

Fall:

Girls Volleyball
Boys Soccer
Girls Tennis
Coed Cross Country

Winter:

Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball

Spring:

Girls Soccer
Boys Baseball
Boys Tennis

In most sports, Magellan belongs to the Triangle Middle School Conference.

[edit] Applications

Prospective students are selected by random lottery. Siblings of admitted students are automatically permitted to attend, even if they are not old enough yet; once they are, they can attend Magellan.

[edit] Mission Statement

The stated mission of The Magellan Charter School is "to provide an academically focused educational opportunity for highly motivated students in grades four through eight."^{[citation needed]}

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[edit] A New Magellan

Magellan is building its new building on Bailywick Road, but most will find it hard to say goodbye to the original. It will add features such as a gym, and a second story, but most importantly: a third grade. We will also welcome back Linda Beard from last year, who shall be teaching third grade. The new building will give the appearance of a ship, hence the name Magellan. So let us prepare for the voyage and set sail for a true Magellan experience.