Academics

Isaac Dickson Elementary is a school that is grounded in is Experiential Education.  Our belief in hands-on learning comes from research that shows students learn best by doing.

In addition to comprehensive language arts, math, science, and social studies instruction, students attend specialist classes in Spanish, music, physical education, and art.  We also provide after-school clubs on topics such as karate, cooking, chess, science, swimming, mosaics, coding, and many more.

Through project based learning, students tackle a challenging academic curriculum in ways that are fun, engaging, meaningful, and adaptable to a variety of learning styles.  Our instruction is based on the Common Core State and NC Essential Standards.  Our students' standardized test scores are consistently among the highest in the region.  You can find our NC School Report Cart on the School Info menu above.