Underwood Parent Information

Underwood Gifted & Talented Magnet Elementary
Parent Information

What Is Underwood?

Underwood GT Magnet Elementary School is a beautiful school built in 1926 nestled in the heart of Raleigh ’s historic Five Points neighborhood. With around 500 students we maintain a community atmosphere while delivering an exciting magnet program based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Students at Underwood in all grades spend their days engaging in meaningful integrated learning activities including dance, drama, music, French, Spanish, Technology, and so much more. Through regular exploration in all these activities, our students can begin to identify the ways in which they are gifted and talented. Because students can choose up to eight different electives a year, they have many opportunities throughout their elementary school experience to shine!

In addition to our strong magnet program, we pride ourselves on providing effective delivery of the assessed curriculum. Students receive assessment driven direct instruction daily through researched best practices. We also rely on many parent and community volunteers to support student learning. This year we are proud to offer after school learning opportunities for our students as well, including Girls on the Run and Odyssey of the Mind. Students at Underwood are continuously engaged in a learning program that is stimulating and challenging. We encourage you to come and see for your self why our school is special. We offer tours regularly every Tuesday at 10am . If you need an alternative time, of if you have any questions about our school, feel free to contact our principal, Jackie Jordan (jjordan@wcpss.net), or our Assistant Principal, Daphne Nance (dnance@wcpss.net). We’d love to talk to you more about Underwood!

Interesting Information about Underwood

Directions to Underwood	Underwood's School Improvement Plan	Underwood's 2007-2008 NC Report Cards Information
WCPSS Elementary Magnet Program Information	Underwood's Magnet Information	Underwood Electives Catalog and Course Descriptions

Important Schedules and Procedures

WCPSS Calendars	2009-2010 Q1 Daily Schedule Grade Level Schedule Q1 Grade Level Schedule Q2 Grade Level Schedule Q3 Grade Level Schedule Q4	Playground Schedule
WCPSS Elementary School Lunch Menu	Underwood Lunch Schedule, Early Release Lunch Schedule, 2 Hour Delay Lunch Schedule	Lunch Money Payment Options
WCPSS Transportation Homepage	Underwood Bus Routes	Transportation Service Request and Drivers' Awareness Record Forms (for students with special medical or physical needs)
Beforeschool Care	Afterschool Program	Carpool Procedure, Walkers Procedure

Other Information

1. WCPSS School Handbook (policies and procedures in English and Spanish)

2 . WCPSS Forms Resource Center Many necessary forms are here.

3. New Visitor Check-in Procedures Necessary for improved security.

4. Lifetouch Website School pictures information and printable order forms are available here.

5. Help your child read better at home. Visit the new WCPSS Reading at Home website.

Fidelity FutureStage
Underwood was selected by the NC Symphony last year to participate in a targeted program to develop closer relationship between our school community and the symphony. More information about this program is available here as well as in the North Carolina Symphony blog. Information about the "Phantom of the Orchestra" concert and the order form for tickets is here (the deadline is October 12.)