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Education for all ages
When it comes to children's education, every choice is important- but those choices are perhaps most important when a family is new to a community. So newcomers to Union County are sure to put schools at the top of the "things to decide" list.Union County is fortunate to have a well-respected public school system, quality private and charter schools plus two post-high school facilities.
In addition to the public school system, Union County is home to seven private schools and one charter school.
Union Academy opened as the County's first charter school in 2000. Serving 850 students in grades K-11.Union Academy is a pubic school and charges no tuition. Students are enrolled through a public lottery held each spring.Union Academy is located on two campuses. The Lower School houses grades K-4 is located at 3828 Old Charlotte Hwy in Monroe.The Upper School houses grades 5 – 11 is located at 675 North M L King Jr Blvd in Monroe.One grade and 75 students are added each year until the school offers grades K-12. That spirit of collaboration and selflessness together with an extraordinary emphasis on academic challenge, community service, and the development of strong character certainly defines Union Academy.
Merit Academy, located in Indian Trail, is one of Union County's newest independent schools.An outgrowth of Village Park Traditional School, Merit Academy's mission is to instill in students with learning differences academic preparation, a sense of responsibility, and long-life resources to be successful.Merit Academy is a wonderful addition to the education sector of Union County due to its specialization in working with students that have specific learning differences.
South Piedmont Community College serves Anson and Union counties with campuses in Monroe, Polkton and Wadesboro.Committed to scheduling courses in a variety of lengths and times to accommodate students' needs, SPCC offers on-campus courses as well as distance learning programs.
Serving more than 14,000 students each year, SPCC offers 35 programs of study leading to associate's degrees, diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and basic skills courses.SPCC provides specialized industry training and emergency services training, and operates Small Business Centers in Anson and Union counties. Among SPCC's newest programs are BioWorks, a short-term training program for biotechnology workers, and an associate's degree program in biotechnology offered in collaboration with Gaston College. The first class of associated degree nursing students graduated in 2008 and went to work as registered nurses.
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a four-year private university of more than 2,000 students founded on the core principals of faith, knowledge and service. Wingate offers 39 undergraduate majors in arts and sciences, business, education and sports sciences. Wingate University's School of Graduate and Adult Education in Matthews offers evening programs for completing a bachelor's degree, or earning a graduate degree in business, education or sport administration. The Doctorate of Pharmacy and the Master of Physician Assistant Studies are two of the newest advanced programs on the main campus.
In addition to academics, Wingate student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division II sports. The university has won the South Atlantic Athletic Excellence award for the past two years.
Wingate welcomes Union County businesses and residents to take advantage of a host of events and facilities available to the public. The annual Performance Series offered at the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center showcases world-class performances and art exhibits. The university also hosts lectures by international figures and provides summer youth programs and athletic camps. To find out more about these events, visit www.wingate.edu.
School Contact Information
Union County Public Schools
500 North Main St.
Suite 700
Monroe, NC 28112
704-283-3733
Union Academy
675 North M L King Jr. Blvd
Monroe, NC28110
Office 704-238-8883
www.unionacademy.org
Student Assignment
Office: 704-283-3526
Communications
Office: 704-283-3707
www.ucps.k12.nc.us
N.C. Department of Public Instruction
301 N. Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-715-1000
www.dpi.state.nc.us
N.C. Charter School Resource Center
4711 Hope Valley Rd.
Suite 321
Durham, NC 27707
888-461-8824
www.nccsrc.org
Private Schools
Fellowship Christian School
902 Rocky River Rd., S.
Monroe, NC 28112
704-282-4980
fellowshipschool@aol.com
First Assembly
Christian School
2500 Arnold Dr.
Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-2739
Central Academy at Lake Park
3624 Lake Park Rd.
Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-882-6267
www.centralacademyatlakepark.org
Merit Academy
200 S. Indian Trail Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-821-8618
www.meritacademy.com
Metrolina Christian Academy
732 Fairview-Indian Trail Rd.
Indian-Trail, NC 28079
704-882-3375
Sunset Park Christian School
309 Clara Ave.
Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-2414
Tabernacle Christian School
2900 Walkup Ave.
Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-4395
Colleges and Universities
South Piedmont Community College
Old Charlotte Highway Campus
4209 Old Charlotte Highway
Monroe, NC 28110
704-290-5100
www.spcc.edu
L. L. Polk Campus
680 Hwy 74 West
Polkton, NC 28135
704-290-5100
Lockhart-Taylor Center
514 N. Washington St.
Wadesboro, NC 28170
704-290-5100
Wingate University
Camden Rd.
Wingate, NC 28174
704-233-8200
www.wingate.edu
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