What is School Choice under No Child Left Behind?

The No Child Left Behind Act provides new education options for many families. This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement. Also, parents can choose another public school if the school their child attends is unsafe. The law also supports the growth of more independent charter schools, funds some services for children in private schools, and provides certain protections for homeschooling parents. Finally, it requires that states and local school districts provide information to help parents make informed educational choices for their child.


2011-12 Pender County Schools offering
School Choice under NCLB

Burgaw Elementary students may attend:
Rocky Point Primary (K-2) http://rppspcs.sharpschool.com/
Cape Fear Elementary (3-5) http://cfespcs.sharpschool.com/
SouthTopsail Elementary (K-5) http://stespcs.sharpschool.com/

Of the 510 students offered  choice, 27 students requested School Choice with transportation. 
All requests were honored.


Malpass Corner Elementary students may attend:
 Rocky Point Primary (K-2) http://rppspcs.sharpschool.com/
Cape Fear Elementary (3-5) http://cfespcs.sharpschool.com/
SouthTopsail Elementary (K-5) http://stespcs.sharpschool.com/


Of the 466 students offered  choice, 15 students requested School Choice with transportation. 
All requests were honored.


Penderlea students may attend:
 Rocky Point Primary (K-2)  http://rppspcs.sharpschool.com/
Cape Fear Elementary (3-5) http://cfespcs.sharpschool.com/
S. Topsail Elementary (K-5) http://stespcs.sharpschool.com
Burgaw Middle School (6-8) http://bmspcs.sharpschool.com/
Cape Fear Middle School (6-8) http://cfmspcs.sharpschool.com/ 

Of the 545 students offered choice, 0 student requested School Choice with transportation. 

West Pender students may attend:
Burgaw Middle School (6-8) http://bmspcs.sharpschool.com/
Cape Fear Middle School (6-8) http://cfmspcs.sharpschool.com/

Of the 242 students offered  choice 24 students requested School Choice with transportation. 
All requests were honored.