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Charlotte, NC 28202
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Principal Selestine Young Adams wants
the community to know First Ward
Creative Arts Academy is a great place
for children to learn and grow.
1
FWCAA is the home of the Firebirds.
We strive to be first in the arts and
first in education.
2
FWCAA became
an arts magnet
school after transitioning
from Dilworth Visual and
Performing Arts Magnet
School.
3
This summer, all staff
attended a weeklong
institute – along with University
Park Creative Arts Academy
– to better understand how
to integrate the arts into daily
teaching and learning. We are
now an A+ Schools Program.
Selestin
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January 2013
Adams
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As an A+ School, FWCAA is
one of 27 North Carolina A+
schools. The A+ Schools Program
is national recognition for schools
that implement effective, researchbased strategies that promote
substantial school reform.
7
FWCAA was pleased to complete
renovations at the start of the 20122013 school year. This was the first time
in 10 years our students have had a play
area that includes a new bus lot and
playground for our children.
8
FWCAA and Center City partners
opened an innovative outdoor
science classroom. The Wells Fargo
Sense and Science Garden is 1.25
acres of green space that includes a
performance stage, a bird, butterfly and
insect garden and an edible schoolyard
garden.
9
FWCAA earned the Magnet School
of Merit Award in 2012 and the
Magnet School of Excellence Award
in 2013. We have a committed and
awesome staff!
10
My main goal this year is to
support staff as they teach
Common Core standards and help
parents better understand how to
enhance our efforts with the work they
do ]