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Briarwood Academy
Briarwood Elementary School, located in Charlotte, N.C., offers grades kindergarten through five. The school is affiliated with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, and serves more than 500 students. Its curriculum includes reading, language, mathematics, science, social studies, music, art, and computer and physical education. The school library offers a wide range of storybooks, language, and science and technology books, and also provides teaching aids. Its sports activities include softball, football, baseball, and track and field, and also offer indoor board games. Briarwood Elementary School also has a parent-teacher association that assists in various school programs and activities. The school provides food, health care, and transportation services.