Weatherstone Elementary Information
Weatherstone Elementary is located in a family neighborhood in Western Wake County. Our traditional calendar school currently serves over 850 students. As one of the advantages of having a diverse student population, we have over 15 languages represented. We are fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive PTA that provides our school with a variety of resources from cultural arts programs to technology in the classroom.
Volunteers and staff work together to offer children a choice of extra-curricular activities, such as: chorus, Science Olympiad, art club, student council, and running club. Other leadership areas for students to participate in are Safety Patrol, Media Assistants, and the Daily News Team. Special night events include a Winter Program, Science Night, International Night, Math/ Technology Night, Bingo, Night of the Arts and a Talent Show. The PTA is working in conjunction with our teachers and facilities to secure grants to create an outdoor classroom on our campus.
Classroom instruction is based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the Common Core Curriculum. This is enhanced by the use of several computer programs: Discovery Education, Big Universe, Study Island, Reading Eggs, and Tumblebooks. We have a three mobile laptop carts as well as four computers in each classroom. In addition each grade level shares an iPad cart for student use. Students are exposed to art, music, physical education, Readers' Theater and Design and Innovation (D & I) specialists during our schedule rotation.
What are our students saying about our teachers?
“I like the teachers the best because the teachers really push you to keep trying and help you with your struggles, don’t forget fun.” – Shakiera
“I like Weatherstone because all the teachers are nice. In third grade I had a really fun year because of my friends and teachers.” – Quinn
“The nice teachers who took the time, and helped me learn, and helped the growth of my education and knowledge.” – Niya
“I really enjoy the teachers at Weatherstone. They have always been really kind to me.” – Samantha
Other quotes from students about what they like best about our school:
“Getting good grades to go to the next grade.” –Bobby
“When I was in fourth grade we did a power point and I did mine on gerbils with my friend and it was just so much fun to do because you could type and put pictures on it. You would show it to the whole class, and I felt proud.” – Madison
“My favorite thing over my years of Weatherstone is bingo because I believe it is a great time to get with family and friends.” – Macey
“Sails, because it is like a competition and you can win prizes too! I think it was a very smart idea for teachers and students.” –Vicky
“Chorus is the best thing for me because I get to sing and meet new friends, and I think it is a lot of fun.” – Rachel
“The humungous field to run in. It’s awesome and it’s big.” –Jenna
“I think Boosterthon is great because it’s really fun running around with music and next to your friends, and also the enthusiasm.” –Whitney
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Volunteers and staff work together to offer children a choice of extra-curricular activities, such as: chorus, Science Olympiad, art club, student council, and running club. Other leadership areas for students to participate in are Safety Patrol, Media Assistants, and the Daily News Team. Special night events include a Winter Program, Science Night, International Night, Math/ Technology Night, Bingo, Night of the Arts and a Talent Show. The PTA is working in conjunction with our teachers and facilities to secure grants to create an outdoor classroom on our campus.
Classroom instruction is based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the Common Core Curriculum. This is enhanced by the use of several computer programs: Discovery Education, Big Universe, Study Island, Reading Eggs, and Tumblebooks. We have a three mobile laptop carts as well as four computers in each classroom. In addition each grade level shares an iPad cart for student use. Students are exposed to art, music, physical education, Readers' Theater and Design and Innovation (D & I) specialists during our schedule rotation.
What are our students saying about our teachers?
“I like the teachers the best because the teachers really push you to keep trying and help you with your struggles, don’t forget fun.” – Shakiera
“I like Weatherstone because all the teachers are nice. In third grade I had a really fun year because of my friends and teachers.” – Quinn
“The nice teachers who took the time, and helped me learn, and helped the growth of my education and knowledge.” – Niya
“I really enjoy the teachers at Weatherstone. They have always been really kind to me.” – Samantha
Other quotes from students about what they like best about our school:
“Getting good grades to go to the next grade.” –Bobby
“When I was in fourth grade we did a power point and I did mine on gerbils with my friend and it was just so much fun to do because you could type and put pictures on it. You would show it to the whole class, and I felt proud.” – Madison
“My favorite thing over my years of Weatherstone is bingo because I believe it is a great time to get with family and friends.” – Macey
“Sails, because it is like a competition and you can win prizes too! I think it was a very smart idea for teachers and students.” –Vicky
“Chorus is the best thing for me because I get to sing and meet new friends, and I think it is a lot of fun.” – Rachel
“The humungous field to run in. It’s awesome and it’s big.” –Jenna
“I think Boosterthon is great because it’s really fun running around with music and next to your friends, and also the enthusiasm.” –Whitney
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Tours for Prospective New Families
Tours for families new to Weatherstone are scheduled throughout the year and times are updated on the main page. Tour information can also be requested by calling 919-380-6969.
Highlights from Weatherstone's 2013-14 EOG Test Data
Detailed information for Weatherstone, WCPSS and the State of North Carolina can be found at:
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/accountability/reporting/
Weatherstone Compared to Other WCPSS and NC Elementary Schools:
Detailed information for Weatherstone, WCPSS and the State of North Carolina can be found at:
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/accountability/reporting/
Weatherstone Compared to Other WCPSS and NC Elementary Schools:
Historical Testing Data
Based on Information from 2010-11 Test Data Below are listed areas where we were listed as one of the top ten schools in the County:
(There are currently 104 elementary schools in the County)
• 4th in the % of students that met growth target for math, grade 5
• 1st in the % of students that met growth target for reading, grade 5
• 6th in Level IV students that met growth target for math, grades 3-5
• 6th in Level IV, not AIG students, that met growth target for math, grades 3-5
• 9th for the AIG students, the % of students met growth target for math, grades 3-5
• 9th for Level III students that met growth target for reading, grades 3-5
• 7th for Level IV, not AIG students, that met growth for reading, grades 3-5
• 7th for the AIG students, the % that met growth target for reading, grades 3-5
• 9th for Hispanic/ Latino, % that met growth target for reading, grades 3-5
Academically Intellectually Gifted EOG High Growth Data (based on 104 elementary schools in the County)
• 1st in academic change for grades 3-5 reading and math
• 5th for % meeting growth target for 3-5 reading and math
• 3rd for % meeting growth target for grade 5 reading
• 2nd for % meeting growth target for grade 5 math
(There are currently 104 elementary schools in the County)
• 4th in the % of students that met growth target for math, grade 5
• 1st in the % of students that met growth target for reading, grade 5
• 6th in Level IV students that met growth target for math, grades 3-5
• 6th in Level IV, not AIG students, that met growth target for math, grades 3-5
• 9th for the AIG students, the % of students met growth target for math, grades 3-5
• 9th for Level III students that met growth target for reading, grades 3-5
• 7th for Level IV, not AIG students, that met growth for reading, grades 3-5
• 7th for the AIG students, the % that met growth target for reading, grades 3-5
• 9th for Hispanic/ Latino, % that met growth target for reading, grades 3-5
Academically Intellectually Gifted EOG High Growth Data (based on 104 elementary schools in the County)
• 1st in academic change for grades 3-5 reading and math
• 5th for % meeting growth target for 3-5 reading and math
• 3rd for % meeting growth target for grade 5 reading
• 2nd for % meeting growth target for grade 5 math