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The school system’s motto “Children First” summarizes the attitude that teachers, staff, and administrators have concerning the educational goals of our students. Each school’s goal is to enable children to reach their fullest potential. Each school has developed their own school improvement plan that includes plans for student safety, staff development, appropriate curriculum, and meeting the needs of special populations. The schools encourage parent and community support for education.
Visit the Alexander County School System web site.
Appalachian State University
Greater Hickory Partnership AnnouncedMarch 3, 2009, four educational institutions in the region signed a memorandum of understanding establishing an educational partnership known as the Appalachian State University Greater Hickory Partnership.
The agreement between Appalachian State University, Catawba Valley Community College, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, and Western Piedmont Community College will facilitate expansion of Appalachian’s degree offerings in Hickory and in Caldwell and Burke Counties, according to Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock, chancellor at Appalachian.
The partnership will ensure that higher education opportunities are provided to citizens in the geographic areas served by the partner institutions.
Hickory Metro Higher Education Center will be disbanded and become the Appalachian State University Center at Hickory. The facilities designed to provide post-community college educational opportunities at the member community colleges will be known as the Appalachian State University Center at Hickory, the Appalachian State University Center at Burke, and the Appalachian State University Center at Caldwell. The North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies located in Hickory will also be part of the Appalachian State University Greater Hickory Partnership. Appalachian has appointed Dr. Jane Everson as director of the partnership.
Karen P. Summey, Business Programs & Conference Manager
Appalachian State University Center
at Hickory
2760 Highway 70 SE,
Hickory, NC 28602-8304
Phone: 828-324-6966, ext. 2008
Fax: 828-327-2519
The Alexander County School system provides educational services and opportunities for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The system has one high school, two middle schools, seven elementary schools, a Head Start Program and an Alternative Learning Program.
Alexander County Schools follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study which includes Arts Education, Computer and Technology Skills, English as a Second Language, English Language Arts, Guidance, Healthful Living, Information Skills, Mathematics, Second Language, Science, Social Studies, and Career and Technical Education.
A fully accredited two-year institution, Catawba Valley Community College offers more than 90 different degrees, diplomas and certificates ranging from Internet technologies and graphic arts to health-care and cyber crime.CVCC’s open-door policy ensures that all citizens have the opportunity to improve their life through education. Recent high school graduates as well as working adults and career changers have access to quality, affordable learning options.
An articulation agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System makes it possible for students to complete the first two years of a four-year degree at CVCC and transfer to a UNC school.
Each fall and spring semester, more than 4,500 students enroll in college-credit classes at CVCC. In addition, more than 10,000 students enroll in Corporate & Continuing Education courses annually, including occupational certifications and personal enrichment classes.New businesses considering locating or expanding in Alexander County can rely on CVCC’s tremendous workforce training expertise. From industrial maintenance to satisfying the demand for highly skilled health-care workers, CVCC keeps pace with our ever-changing economy. For more information, visit the web at www.cvcc.edu, or call 828-327-7000.
