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EDUCATION Ashe County has a small but progressive school system whose K-12 enrollment is about 3,300 students. Three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school make up the system. In addition seven pre-school classes serve one hundred three and four-year-olds. our schools are housed in modern facilities, the newest of which opened in the fall of 2004. Additional classrooms have been built at all three elementary schools, and new construction is planned at Ashe County Middle School in 2008. Ashe County Schools have a tradition of academic excellence, consistently scoring well on the state assessment tests. During the 2006-2007 school year, all schools achieved or exceeded their expected growth as defined by the state ABC standards. out of 280 teachers and instructional support personnel, 45% hold master’s, advanced, or doctorate degrees; 47 hold national board certification. For information about school performance, visit www.ncreportcards.org/src/. Technology plays a vital role in Ashe County Schools. All classrooms have internet access and students regularly enjoy classes where technology is integrated with traditional instruction. The use of Smartboards, digital projectors, document cameras, and web-based instruction are all regular educational experiences. At the high school level, students have the opportunity to take on-line courses at no cost through the NC Virtual Public School and through UNC-G. Collaboration is essential to the success of each school. Partnerships with the Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College, the Ashe County 4-H and other local agencies, businesses, and the faith community are a valued part of educational programming. Ashe County students are provided opportunities to participate in both visual and performing arts. Students benefit from instruction by certified art teachers as well as art activities integrated into the regular classroom instruction. At the high school level, students may choose to extend their study to piano, guitar, banjo, choral music, or band. Visual arts classes are offered at all grade levels. Academic excellence, strong cultural arts programs, and a focus on technology create an outstanding school system in Ashe County. Please feel free to browse the school system website at www.ashe.k12.nc.us for additional information. HEALTH CARE Ashe Memorial Hospital is a primary care facility that cares for the entire family and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare organizations. The hospital was recently recognized as the 2006-2007 National Rural Health organization of the Year by the National Rural Health Association. Ashe Memorial operates the Segraves Care Center, a 60-bed skilled nursing home and the recently renovated Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center, which has been designed and built to offer the latest in technology and comfort for the birthing process. Ashe Memorial offers a full range of in-patient and out-patient diagnostic and treatment services, including advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures, state-of-the-art imaging services, as well as a wide array of high-tech services from our caring staff of experienced healthcare professionals. www.AsheChamber.com 11 http://www.ashe.k12.nc.us/ http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/ http://www.wilkes.cc.nc.us http://www.ashe.k12.nc.us http://www.AsheMemorial.org http://www.AsheChamber.com

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