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South Charlotte Middle School | A School to Watch

07-31-10
Debe Maxwell - Search Charlotte Homes for Sale - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods
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South Charlotte Middle School | A School to Watch

South Charlotte Middle School ShockersSouth Charlotte Middle School is located in South Charlotte adjacent to Raintree Country Club and just off of Hwy. 51 (near Cedarwood Country Club). The top-ranked Charlotte NC middle school has a dedicated staff who are committed to life-long learning. The school consistently places among the top schools in NC and has been named a NC School of Excellence several times. Over 900 students, representing numerous different nationalities, attend Charlotte's premier South Charlotte Middle School. The highly qualified administrative staff leads quality teachers and specialists, along with support staff, creating a well-orchestrated educational team for all 900+ students.

An exceptional school, with students routinely being recognized for top honors in Odyssey of the Mind, Math Counts, National Academic League and Chess Club competitions. Successful students are prepared for Advanced Placement, International Bacculaureate or other rigorous programs offered at the next level (high school).

  • South Charlotte Middle School participates in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Project Acceleration, placing all students performing at or above grade level on end-of-grade tests in reading and math in "Scholars" or "Accelerated" classes.
  • Level II students are placed in accelerated classes with additional remediation provided through tutoring, mentoring, and the 9th period classes.
  • AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) classes serve students in the 7th and 8th gradesto give additional support to the on-grade level average student who has potential to go to college.
  • Students are moved in and out of classes where needed with C-M quarterly assessments.
  • The 9th period is a very strong component of South Charlotte. Each 7th and 8th grade student is assigned a class varying from remediation, clubs, academic competitions, and acceleration classes.
  • Teachers were very "hands-on" with many varied instructional activities in their classrooms. Rubric scoring, lab experiments, History Alive, Socratic seminars, many projects, and PowerPoint presentations are used as education models.
  • Rigorous academic standards are a top priority at South Charlotte.
  • The 9th period is a strong component of South Charlotte. Each 7th and 8th grade student is assigned a class varying from remediation, clubs, academic competitions and acceleration classes.

South Charlotte is fortunate to have many parent and community volunteers who offer incredible support to the school's staff and students. The support through parent involvement is reflected in continued school-wide academic success.

School Profiles

South Charlotte Middle School StudentsSouth Charlotte Middle School
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
PH: (980)343-3670
FX: (980)343-3725

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Principal:
Christine Waggoner

Bell Schedule:
Opening: 8:45
Closing: 3:45

Visit South Charlotte Middle School website
Read the South Charlotte Middle School Newsletters

Here are a few of the neighborhoods assigned to South Charlotte Middle School -

Settlers Landing
Alexander Woods
Country Roads
Beverly Crest
Coachman Ridge
Sardis Pointe
Thornton Oaks
Bailiwyck
Lost Tree
Arbor Crest
Sardis Mill
Benton Woods
Stratfordshire
The Forest
Somersby
Sardis Plantation
Huntington
Providence Manor
Hembstead
Elizabeth Woods
Reverdy End
Alexandria
Elizabeth Place

Search for homes for sale in Charlotte NC neighborhoods assigned to South Charlotte Middle School

*Please note that school assignments are subject to change periodically; please confirm student/neighborhood assignments with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.

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Have you seen the CMLS school assignment maps for this year?

07-30-10
Lisa Ludlow Archer
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Is your child going to CMS (Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools) this coming Fall? If they are, here is the official Assignment map directly from their website for the 2010-2011 school year.

With so many schools in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System and things changing all the time, it is important for your real estate agent to have this information for you.

http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement/Pages/BoundaryMaps.aspx

Do you need any other information about Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools or surrounding county schools? They are all listed on our website. Do you need to buy, sell, rent or know someone who does? Contact our real estate team that serves the Charlotte, NC and surrounding counties. www.myCarolinahome.net

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New Charlotte Symphony Music Director Buys My Listing in Providence Plantation!

07-30-10
Melissa Brown
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New Charlotte Symphony Music Director, Christopher Warren-Green, chooses Providence Plantation for his new Charlotte NC home!New Charlotte Symphony Music Director Buys my listing in Providence Plantation

it's not every day that a celebrity buys your listing, but last June, the new Charlotte Symphony Music Director, Christopher Warren-Green, purchased my listing in Providence Plantation in south Charlotte! Charlotteans are so fortunate to have this multi-talented and multi-faceted Englishman at the helm of the Charlotte Symphony. He is ultimately charming, exceedingly knowledgeable, and totally focused on making the Charlotte Symphony one of the premier symphonies in the United States. Judging from my experience with him, I would not bet against him in achieving this goal! He is joined by his accomplished wife Rosemary Furniss, a renowned and accomplished violinist.

Christopher Warren-Green is immensely talented and very experienced. Read his full biography here! There is such a buzz around Charlotte with our new leader at the helm. Click here to see a lovely video with Christopher Warren-Green as he discusses the 2010-2011 season. There's music for everyone, with a wide range of music to satisfy members of the whole family! OK, I'm a big groupie! I was SO excited to be a part of this transaction, in which the Warren-Green family moved across the Atlantic from London, to make Providence Plantation their new home!

Mr. Warren- Green chose Providence Plantation for his family's home because of the large lots, mature trees, beautiful homes and incredible location close to shopping, dining, and commuting to the symphony!

As a resident of Providence Plantation, I warmly welcome Christopher Warren-Green, his wife Rosemary and his family to our great neighborhood!

I can't wait to go to the Charlotte Symphony this Fall!

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Choosing The Right Water Heater

07-30-10
Preston Sandlin
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When ranking household appliances that consume the most energy, no one is surprised to see heating and air conditioning units at the top of the list. On the other hand, many people are surprised to learn that their water heater ranks at No. 2.

"Monthly energy costs have become an important factor in the decision-making process for homeowners looking for a new water heater," says Ed Begley, Jr., actor and environmentalist. "That's why manufacturers are introducing new technologies that increase the energy efficiency of their products." In order to find the right water heater for your lifestyle, Begley points out that you need to consider both the performance of the machine and the monthly energy costs associated with it.

Your first option is a conventional water heater. These models typically include a glass-lined tank that holds anywhere from 30 to 120 gallons of hot water at a time. A 40-gallon tank is generally ideal for two or three people, while a larger family may need a 50- to 80-gallon tank.

A tank-type water heater can run on electricity, natural gas or propane. A natural gas model is generally the least expensive in terms of monthly energy costs, with an electric model costing up to three times as much to heat the same amount of water. Most homeowners simply select the type of water heater that matches their current fuel source.

A conventional tank-type water heater can operate at anywhere from 75 to 80 percent efficiency, depending on the brand. In other words, 75 cents of your heating dollar goes into heating the water, and the other 25 cents is lost.

Within the past 10 years, manufacturers have begun promoting another option - the tankless water heater. These models typically deliver about 82 percent energy efficiency. Compared to a conventional water heater, your savings will typically range from $30 to $75 per year.

A tankless water heater uses a very large burner to heat the water as it passes through a copper pipe on its way to your sink, washing machine or shower. These models are measured in gallons per minute.

If you don't use a lot of hot water, it can run almost indefinitely without running out. However, if you exceed the capacity of the machine, you will notice a drop in either temperature or water pressure.

A drawback to a tankless model is the initial cost. The unit typically has a price tag between $800 to $2,000, plus another $1,000 to $2,500 for installation. Compare that to a conventional water heater, which usually runs about $300 to $500 for the unit and another $300 to $500 for installation. That all adds up to a $1,200 to $3,500 difference.

The third option is a hybrid unit. As the name implies, the hybrid combines the technologies of a conventional and tankless water heater. The result is a product that performs better than both technologies with energy efficiency at 90 percent or above.

A hybrid allows you to have back-to-back showers or simultaneous showers because of the stored hot water in the hybrid design. The installation of a hybrid water heater is the same as a conventional model, however, the unit itself can cost $1,200 to $1,800.

"For the absolute 'greenest' option available today, homeowners should consider a solar thermal water heating system," Begley says. "These units include a solar thermal collector that goes on the roof of the home in order to supply up to 70 percent of the total energy needed to run the unit." A solar thermal system is typically more expensive, but right now they are eligible for a federal tax credit of 30 percent of the total installed cost in addition to other state and local utility rebates.

Homeowners looking for a conventional electric model have a new "hybrid" option to consider. "These water heaters include a heat pump that literally pulls heat out of the surrounding air, like an air conditioner in reverse," Begley says. "As a result, they are more than twice as energy efficient as a traditional electric model." This efficiency can translate to savings over $360 each year. These hybrid electric models qualify for the federal tax credit and there are also additional state and local utility rebate programs to encourage the adoption of these products.

If your current model is more than eight years old, you may even consider proactively replacing the older, less efficient model for one of the newer, more energy-efficient models and start saving right away.

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Charlotte NC's Beverly Woods East Neighborhood Real Estate Market July 2010

07-30-10
Diane McDermott, Real Estate Broker, Charlotte NC
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The 9 available Beverly Woods East homes for sale are priced from $290,000 to $399,000 (average list price is $332,600).

To view the neighborhood real estate listings: Beverly Woods East Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

There's currently a 9 month supply of homes for sale in Charlotte NC's Beverly Woods East neighborhood...BUT under contract activity has fallen to 0 which indicates an upcoming slowdown in the pace of successfully sold neighborhood homes. The current real estate market conditions favor home BUYERS.

The $300's continues to be the most active when it comes to available and recently sold homes in Beverly Woods East, though there are options for home buyers to consider at the upper $200k level right now as well.

The 6 recently SOLD Beverly Woods East neighborhood real estate listings....

- had an average sales price of $315,000 (range was $180,000 to $369,000)

- spent an average of 94 days on the market (range was 13 days to 163 days)

- sold for an average of 91.4% of the Original List Price (range was 85.6% to 100%)

- seller paid closing cost contributions from $5,000 to $6,500 were included in 4 of the 6 recent real estate sales To view available homes for sale in neighborhoods near Beverly Woods East:

Beverly Woods Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC (located across Sharon Rd from Beverly Woods East)

Cameron Wood Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

Fairmeadows Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

Governors Square Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

Mountainbrook Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

OR to enter your own home search criteria: Search Charlotte NC Area Homes for Sale

The Beverly Woods East neighborhood is located minutes from South Park and in the heart of South Charlotte NC. Homes were built in the 1960's and 1970's and home styles include ranches, 1.5 story, 2 story and tri-level single family homes.

This south Charlotte NC neighborhood is also home to the Beverly Woods East Swim Club (membership fees apply)

Originally posted at: Local Information for Home Buyers and Sellers in Charlotte NC's Real Estate Market

Copyright©2010 by Diane McDermott, All Rights Reserved, “Charlotte NC's Beverly Woods East Neighborhood Real Estate Market July 2010"

*Data based on information from Carolina Multiple Listing Service Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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