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Gaston County has the sixth largest public school system in the state with more than 29,000 students. The school system has 51 schools.

Schools begin and end the school day at different times to accommodate bus routes, the instructional program and parent needs. Precise opening and closing times will be provided by individual schools.

School Calendar 2000-2001

July 27-Aug 4 — Teacher workdays
Aug. 7 — Student's First Day
Sept. 4 — Labor Day holiday
Sept. 18 — First six-week grading period ends
Sept. 28 — Six-week report cards distributed
Oct. 6 — First nine-week grading period ends
Oct. 12 — Early dismissal for students — 1 p.m.; K-12 parent conference day 1-7:30 p.m.; nine-week report cards distributed
Oct. 13 — Student holiday/Optional teacher workday
Oct. 31 — Second six-week grading period ends
Nov. 7 — Student holiday/Optional Teacher workday
Nov. 9 — Six-week report cards distributed
Nov. 22 — Student holiday/Optional Teacher Workday
Nov. 23-24 — Thanksgiving holidays
Dec. 15 — Third six-week grading period ends; second nine-week grading period ends
Dec. 18 — Student holiday/Optional teacher workday
Dec. 19-Dec. 29 — Christmas holidays
Jan. 1 — New Year’s holiday
Jan. 2 — Student holiday/Optional teacher workday
Jan. 3 — Mandated teacher workdays/student holidays
Jan. 4 — Students return from Christmas holidays
Jan. 11 — Six- and nine-week report cards distributed
Jan. 15 — Martin Luther King’s birthday/ holiday
Feb. 15 — Fourth six-week grading period ends
Feb. 16 — Student holiday/Optional teacher workday
Feb. 22 — Six-week report cards distributed
March 9 — Third nine-week grading period ends
Mar. 12 — Student holiday/Optional teacher workday
March 13 — Student holiday/Mandated teacher workday; K-12 Parent Conference Day noon-7:30 p.m.
March 15 -- Nine-week report cards distributed.
April 3 — Fifth six-week grading period ends
April. 6 — Student holiday/Optional teacher workday
April 9-16 — Easter holidays.
April 17 — Students return from Easter Holidays
April 19 — Six-week report cards distributed.
May 25 — Students’ last day; Sixth six-week grading period ends; Fourth nine-week grading period ends.
May 26 — Graduation day
May 28-29 — Mandated teacher workdays
May 30 — Optional teacher workday
May 30 — All report cards mailed.

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Arlington Elementary School (K-5)
1621 N. Webb St., Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6073

Hershal H. Beam Elementary (K-5)
200 Davis Park Road, Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6618

Belmont Central Elementary (K-5)
310 Eagle Road, Belmont 28012
(704) 825-8479

W.A. Bess Elementary School (K-5)
4340 Beaty Road, Gastonia 28054
(704) 866-6075

Bessemer City Central Elementary School (3-5)
401 E. Washington Ave., Bessemer City 28016
(704) 629-2206

Bessemer City Primary Elementary School (K-2)
1320 N. 12th St., Bessemer City 28016
(704) 629-4181

Brookside Elementary School (K-5)
1950 Rhyne Carter Road, Gastonia 28054
(704) 866-6283

Carr Elementary School (K-5)
301 W. Carpenter St., Dallas 28034
(704) 922-3636

Catawba Heights Elementary School (K-5)
101 Ivey St., Belmont 28012
(704) 827-3221

Chapel Grove Elementary School (K-5)
5201 Lewis Road, Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6077

Cherryville East Elementary School (K-5)
700 E. Academy St., Cherryville 28021
(704) 435-6800

Costner Elementary School (K-5)
353 Old 277 Loop, Dallas 28034
(704) 922-3522

Forest Heights Elementary School (K-5)
No. 1 Learning Place, Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6079

Gardner Park Elementary School (K-5)
820 Sandy Lane, Gastonia 28054
(704) 866-6082

Kiser Elementary School (3-5)
311 E. College St., Stanley 28164
(704) 263-4121

Lingerfeldt Elementary School (K-5)
1601 Madison St., Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6094

Lowell Elementary School (K-5)
1500 Power Drive, Lowell 28098
(704) 824-2264

McAdenville Elementary School (K-5)
275 E. Wesleyan Drive, McAdenville 28101
(704) 824-2236

New Hope Elementary School (K-5)
137 Stowe Road, Gastonia 28054
(704) 824-1617

North Belmont Elementary School (K-5)
210 School St., Belmont 28012
(704) 827-4043

Page Elementary School (K-5)
215 Ewing Drive, Belmont 28012
(704) 825-2614

Pinewood Elementary School (K-5)
1925 N. Main St., Mount Holly 28120
(704) 827-2236

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School (K-5)
937 S. Miller St., Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6096

Ida Rankin Elementary School (K-5)
301 W. Central Ave., Mount Holly 28120
(704) 827-7266

Rhyne Elementary School (K-5)
1900 W. Davidson Ave., Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6098

Robinson Elementary School (K-5)
3122 Union Road, Gastonia 28054
(704) 866-6607

Sherwood Elementary School (K-5)
1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia 28054
(704) 866-6609

Springfield Elementary School (K-5)
900 S. Main St., Stanley 28164
(704) 263-4091

Tryon Elementary School (K-5)
2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City 28164
(704) 629-2942

Woodhill Elementary School (K-5)
1027 Woodhill Drive, Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6295

777 S. Myrtle School Road
P.O. Box 12367, Gastonia 28052
(704) 853-1777

Grades: Preschool-12
Administrator: Pastor David L. Scruggs

First Assembly Christian Academy is a co-ed Christian school established in 1984. The school has a computer lab, science lab, library and a full athletic program. Curriculum is A Beka college preparatory class. No pre-testing for admission.

Registration fee: $50
Tuition: $2,100 per year
Book fees: $100-$225
Email: faca@loclnet.com
Web site: www.loclnet.com/faca

First Wesleyan Christian School and Day Care

208-A S. Church St., Gastonia 28054
(704) 865-9823
Grades: K-6 and Daycare ages 3-4.

Principal: Jon Childs, Administrator: Terri Self, Day Care Director

Present building occupied by the First Wesleyan Christian School and Day Care was first occupied in fall of 1986. The new building includes 22 classrooms, a library/computer laboratory, offices, full-sized gymnasium/cafeteria and kitchen. The school currently serves 103 children in the daycare program, 232 children in grades K through 5. The curriculum is A Beka. Registration takes place beginning the first week in March until all openings are filled.

Gaston Christian School

200 Mercy Drive, Belmont 28012
(704) 825-9000; fax (704) 825-9943

Email: gas@gcsinc.org
Head of School: Opal H. Parks

Grades: 3 years old through 12th grade

Gaston Christian Schools, Inc. is a private, non-denominational Christian school with three locations in Gaston County — in the educational facilities at Parkwood Baptist Church, Catawba Heights Baptist Church, and at the old Sacred Heart college campus in Belmont. The school has operated since 1980 and currently has an enrollment of 825 students. Curriculum is A Beka, Bob Jones, Merrill/McGraw-Hill and ACSI. There is no registration deadline.

Gaston Day School

2001 Gaston Day School Road
(704) 864-7744

Grades: Pre K-12
Principal: Julia Wall

A private, independent college preparatory school for pre K to 12th grade. Established in 1967. Curriculum is College Preparatory with accelerated academics. Rolling admissions with no deadline; however spring registration is encouraged to ensure class space.

St. Michael’s Catholic School

704 St. Michael’s Lane
(704) 865-4382

Grades: Pre K- 8th Grade
Principal: Joseph C. Puceta

St. Michael’s is a Catholic Diocesan co-ed school. All students receive instruction in religious education, mathematics, science, social studies, English language, arts and physical education. Student/teacher ratio is 15:1. Expanded programs with specialist instructors include computer, art, music, Spanish and a learning support program for students with identified learning needs. Rolling admissions.

Victory Christian Academy

310 Carolina Ave.
865-7132

Grades: 6 weeks through 12th grade
Principal: Rev. Danny Hoell

Victory Christian Academy was organized in fall of 1982 as a ministry of the South Gastonia Church of God. Curriculum is A Beka, Bob Jones and Glencoe. Registration is open to the public on March 1 each year and is continued until all classes are filled. Victory Christian offers high academic standards, computer lab, strong athletic department, award-winning cheerleading and basketball teams, before and after school care.

Stanley Christian Academy

299 S. Peterson St., Stanley
(704) 263-8991

Grades: K5-12

This private Christian school is operated by Revival Tabernacle Church and is located across the street from the church. The pastor of the church and the principal is Robert R. Gittens, D.D. The first day of school is Aug. 30.

Belmont Middle School (6-8)
110 Central Ave.,
Belmont 28012
(704) 825-9619

Bessemer City Middle School (6-8)
South Skyland Drive, Bessemer City 28016
(704) 629-3281

John Chavis Middle School (6-8)
104 E. Chavis Drive, Cherryville 28021
(704) 435-6045

Cramerton Middle School (6-8)
601 Cramer Mountain, Road, Cramerton
(704) 824-2907

W.C. Friday Middle School (6-8)
1221 Ratchford Road, Dallas 28034
(704) 922-5297

Grier Middle School (6-9)
1622 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia 28054
(704) 866-6086

Holbrook Middle School (6-9)
418 S. Church St., Lowell 28098
(704) 824-2381

Mount Holly Middle School (6-8)
124 S. Hawthorne St., Mount Holly 28120
(704) 827-4811

Southwest Middle School (6-8)
No. 1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6290

Stanley Middle School (6-8)
317 Hovis Road, Stanley 28164
(704) 263-2941

York Chester Middle School (6-8)
601 S. Clay St., Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6297

Ashbrook High School (9-12)
2222 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28054
(704) 866-6600

Bessemer City High School (9-12)
119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City 28016
(704) 629-2258

Cherryville High School (9-12)
313 Ridge Ave., Cherryville 28021
(704) 435-4506

East Gaston High School (9-12)
1744 Lane Road, Mount Holly 28120
(704) 827-7251

Forestview High School (9-12)
5545 Union Rd., Gastonia 28056
(704) 861-2625

Hunter Huss High School (9-12)
1518 Edgefield Ave., Gastonia 28052
(704) 866-6610

North Gaston High School (9-12)
1133 Ratchford Road, Dallas 28034
(704) 922-5285

South Point High School (9-12)
906 South Point Road, Belmont 28012
(704) 825-3351

Gaston County has two charter schools, privately run public schools.

Highland Charter Public School was formed in 1997. It has about 95 students in kindergarten and first grade. For more information, call 866-6342 or 866-8721.

Piedmont Community Charter School opened August 7. Its charter is for kindergarten through fifth grade. it expects 240 students. For more information, call 853-2428.

Webb Street School, 1623 N. Webb St., Gastonia 28052, (704) 864-9667

Warlick Alternate School, grades 7-12, 1316 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia 28054, (704) 824-3012

GASTON COLLEGE

Background

Gaston College is a two-year, comprehensive community college established to serve the citizens of Gaston and Lincoln counties. Chartered in 1963, it is one of the 58 public community colleges in the state. Gaston College is an open-door institution offering two-year college transfer programs, two-year associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and continuing education programs.

Locations

The Gaston Campus is located on Highway 321 between Dallas and Gastonia, approximately two miles north of I-85.

The Lincoln Campus is at 511 S. Aspen St. in Lincolnton. From Gastonia, travel north on US 321, take Exit 20 (the High Shoals/Gastonia Exit). Turn left, proceed north on NC Hwy. 155 for 7.3 miles. Hwy 155 will become South Aspen Street. The Lincoln Campus of Gaston College in the renovated old Lincolnton High School is on the right.

Getting in Touch

Address: 201 South U.S. 321, Dallas 28034
Phone: (704) 922-6200
Web: www.gaston.cc.nc.us