The following programs offered by Iredell-Statesville Schools enhance the course offerings and college preparedness options available to your child.

International Baccalaureate Program

Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools will offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum to students in grades 6-9. Teacher recommendations, EOG scores, report cards, and parent and student statements will all be used to determine a student's eligibility. Transportation will be provided from the student's traditional school to the southern IB Program site, Mt. Mourne Elementary in Mooresville. Students may participate in the extra-curricular offerings at their traditional school in addition to the IB Program. Additional grades will be added to the program in coming academic years.

North Carolina Virtual Public School

Open to both middle and high school students, the North Carolina Virtual Public School (VPS) enables students to complete both core and elective courses using a convenient, online format. The VPS not only offers general core classes, but also a wide range of honors, Advanced Placement and SAT prep courses. Courses can be taken in the school setting or even from home. This opportunity is available to any student in Iredell County, including home-schooled children.

Visual & Performing Arts Center (Early College & Magnet Program)
474 North Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: (704) 978-0034
Principal: Lisa Miller

Mission:
It is the mission of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Visual & Performing Arts Center to provide artistically talented high school students the opportunity to enhance their skills in a supportive, productive, professional environment of artistic excellence that will encourage their post-secondary pursuit of a career in the areas of music, drama, visual arts, and dance.

Vision:
All Visual & Performing Arts Center students will earn an endorsement in fine arts on their high school diploma. Students in the early college will have the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree in the five-year program. Arts magnet students will have the opportunity to earn college credits either through dual enrollment or advanced placement.

Summary:
From one-of-a-kind pieces of art and sculpture to world-class photography and everything in between, the new Iredell-Statesville Schools Visual & Performing Arts Center provides budding young artists and musicians the opportunity to grow their talent and hone their skills.

Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership
CCTL at Mitchell Community College
500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28625
Phone: (704-978-5450)
Principal: David Blattner

Mission:
CCTL rigorously challenges students by focusing on skills needed to develop North Carolina’s future professional, educational, business, and community leaders.

Vision:
To have all CCTL students earn a North Carolina high school diploma and an associate degree within five years.

Summary:
The Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership (CCTL) is a joint venture between Iredell-Statesville Schools, the Mooresville Graded School District, and Mitchell Community College. It establishes an Early College High School (ECHS) that provides a technology-enriched, leadership-focused curriculum for a select group of students in grades 9-13. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring that they are fully prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education at a four-year institution. ECHS students simultaneously earn a high school diploma and a two-year college associates degree.