Maiden High

Every student has their own unique path to college or career readiness.

We believe that every student deserves educational content that is tailored to meet their needs. Challenging our Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students with rigorous and varied coursework that keeps them engaged.  

We are proudly Making Education Better for our Academically or Intellectually Gifted Students

Every student has their own unique path to college or career readiness.

Advanced learning options give all students the individualized tools they need to prepare for a rapidly evolving future  - in college, in their workplace, and in their lives. 

Comprehensive information about our Advanced Learning & Gifted Education (AIG) program can be found on our district's website.

Go to District's AIG Page

We are dedicated to making education better for all the students we serve - including more than 3,000 of our students who speak 30 languages.

Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program is offered in grades K-12 and offers personalized learning experiences that honor home language and culture.

We are dedicated to making education better for all the students we serve - including the more than 3,000 of our students who speak a variety of 30 languages.

ESL classes teach language acquisition skills: Reading, writing, listening, and speaking, in appropriately leveled classes. 

How are English Learners identified in Catawba County Schools?

• When students enroll in the school system, a parent or guardian completes a Home Language Survey. If they select a language other than English, the student takes the WIDA™ Screener, a state-approved, age-appropriate language proficiency assessment that identifies and places English Learners (ELs). Students are then assessed annually with the ACCESS for ELLs® language proficiency test. Students must meet objectives set by the state to exit EL status.

What EL services do we offer?

• We make education better for our English Learners by providing individualized attention that may include working with them within the classroom or pulling them from class to work with a specialized ESL teacher. For more information, please contact our ESL Director. 

International Newcomer Center

• The International Newcomer Center is a vital family resource that assesses students’ English proficiency, facilitates placement, and reviews and collects records for the schools. The Center staff provides bilingual communication with students and parents to facilitate enrollment as well as translation and interpretation for parent conferences, student assistance team meetings, and school and district communications. The Center is based at Sweetwater Early Childhood Education Center and serves all 28 schools in the Catawba County School System. 

District Contact

Dr. Dana Greene
Director, English Learners & Dual Language/Immersion
p. 828.464.8333
email

We are dedicated to making education better and more inclusive for students with disabilities. Learn more!

Our mission is to offer Exceptional Children successful educational experiences in the least restrictive environment that fosters positive academic and functional outcomes. 

We are dedicated to making education better and more inclusive for students with disabilities.

Our school district is large enough to provide a variety of specialized programs and services, yet small enough to promote collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and community partners. Services for students with disabilities are offered in every school in our district, while a variety of specialized programs are available in select schools. 

Learn About Our Program