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8601 Old Concord Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28213
Courier #: 475

P: 980-343-0030 | F: 980-343-0034

Principal: Toyia Matthews

LC: West Learning Community
Bell Schedule: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Grades: K-5

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About Our School

Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology is a full CMS K-5 magnet school. Our magnet theme is Computer Science Immersion. The school building was the original site of Newell Elementary School, which closed in 2015 due to increased student enrollment and moved to a new location on Rocky River Road. The “old Newell” building has undergone renovations and will open in August 2017 as Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology. Prior to the naming, the school was referred to as University Area-Computer Science School. The enrollment will be 450 with all students participating in the lottery process. We are a member of the Magnet Schools of America Association.

MAGNET SCHOOLS OF AMERICA

A magnet school is a free public elementary or secondary school of choice that has a focused theme and curriculum in a variety of areas. These areas include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Fine and Performing Arts, International Baccalaureate (IB), International Studies (IS), MicroSociety, Career and Technical Education (CTE), World Languages (immersion and non-immersion), along with many others. Magnet schools are operated by a school district, or a consortium of districts, that are built on the foundation of five pillars. Magnet schools are typically more “hands on – minds on” and use an approach to learning that is inquiry or performance/project based. More information about Magnet Schools of America can be found at the Magnet Schools of America Website. (opens in a new tab)

THE DR. DOROTHY J. VAUGHAN LEGACY - Click here to learn more about our school's inspiring namesake.

WE'RE MAKING HEADLINES!

" A Legacy of Skill and Determination - CMS Deditcates Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology" - CMS News 10/13/17 Click here to read more (opens in a new tab)

"CMS Magnet enrollment increases for 2017-2018" - CMS News
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"CMS School of the Future Comes to University [Partner]" - CharlotteFive

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"New University Area Computer Science Immersion Elementary" - CMS School Choice Featured School 2017-18 Click here to read more (opens in a new tab)

"Come Feb. 9 to learn about new Computer Science magnet school" - University City Partners Click here to read more (opens in a new tab)

"Let’s Talk About School. What does STEM look like in CMS?" - ScoopCharlotte Click here to read more (opens in a new tab)

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In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities, may be referred to the District's Title IX Coordinator at titleixcoordinator@cms.k12.nc.us or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education.