Dual Language Magnet School Launches Website

The Frank Porter Graham Dual Language Magnet School has launched its new website.

Some of the website's features include news, how to apply to the dual language program, frequently asked questions, and an overview of the district's first magnet school.

The website also has videos from Bivins and all of the school's Planning Team and includes the numerous community events set up for families who are interested in applying to the dual language magnet school.  The website also has information for students currently enrolled at FPG Elementary who will be attending the school next year.

Opening in August 2013, the school will operate on the same traditional schedule as all of the other elementary schools in CHCCS.

Students attending the Dual Language Magnet School learn literacy and academic content in both English and Spanish.  The school's goal is for students to develop proficiency in being bilingual, bi-literate and cross-cultural.

"As the principal at Carrboro Elementary, I have become a huge advocate for dual language education in the past eight years, and I have seen first-hand the tremendous impact it has on preparing our students for success in our global society," said Emily Bivins, in-coming principal of the Frank Porter Graham Dual Language Magnet School.

Dual Language class at Carrboro Elementary

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Bivins Named Principal of Dual Language Magnet School

Dr. Emily Bivins, currently the principal of Carrboro Elementary, will be the principal of Frank Porter Graham Dual Language Magnet School beginning July 1, 2013.  The magnet school will be the first ever for CHCCS.  The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education approved the hire at its November 15 meeting.

Bivins has been the principal of Carrboro Elementary since 2006 and was the district's 2009-10 Principal of the Year.  She has also served as the Carrboro Elementary assistant principal, the district's director of elementary instruction and staff development and the coordinator of elementary education for Cherokee County Schools.  She has also been a teacher in three elementary schools.

"Dr. Bivins is a proven and effective educator and we have full confidence in her ability to lead this exciting new educational journey," said Superintendent Tom Forcella.  "Her track record and her passion for student learning will drive that school's pursuit of sustained excellence."

Bivins holds a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University, a master's degree from Elon University and another master's degree and a doctorate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Emily Bivins

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