Mount Airy Middle School

B. H. Tharrington Primary School, located in Mount Airy, N.C., offers educational and extracurricular for students in prekindergarten through second grade. The school teaches subjects, such as language, mathematics, science, social studies, computer, art and music. It pays special attention to the reading, writing and mathematical skills of students. The school has a number of sports activities, such as baseball, softball, athletics, soccer and chess. The institution has more than 30 teachers and over 20 teaching assistants. Every teacher keeps parents informed on their child s progress through newsletters outlining specific curriculum goals, progress reports, quarterly report cards and parent conferences. The school also offers day care facilities.

Flat Rock Elementary School, a part of Surry County Schools, offers academic classes in a variety of subjects, such as English, math, reading, basic skills and social studies. In addition, it conducts classes in media, physical education, computers, music, art and guidance. Flat Rock Elementary School has a staff of more than 50 full-time certified teachers and paraprofessionals. It organizes the English Language Learners program, as well as special classes for academically and intellectually gifted children. Additionally, the school supports drug awareness and accelerated reader programs. Located in Mount Airy, N.C., Flat Rock Elementary School is a prekindergarten through fifth grade school that provides educational programs to approximately 360 students.

Mount Airy High School, located in Mount Airy, N.C., offers education to students in grades nine through 12. The school s curriculum offers a variety of subjects, including English, Spanish, computers, history, science, physical education and mathematics. Sports activities offered by the school include cross-country, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, golf, football, soccer, golf, swimming, softball, wrestling, tennis, track and volleyball. It is a public school, and has an enrollment of more than 550 students. The school offers various extracurricular activities to students, such as community services, dramatics, educational trips, theater arts, chorus, music and school band. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction accredits the school.