Accountability & Performance
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) publishes a “Report Card” for each public and charter school in the state. NCDPI also publishes a School Performance Grade for each school, which is primarily based on standardized testing results, and to a smaller degree on academic growth, or the extent to which students improve their standardized testing scores from one year to the next.
The Administration at Carolina International School uses the data from standardized testing and the report card to look at areas where instruction can be improved or services to students can be provided.
The CIS Administration also recognizes that, though standardized testing results are important, they present at best only a partial picture of student progress and achievement. Indeed, best educational practice is to differentiate curriculum, instruction, and assessment according to student learning styles, ability/readiness levels, and personal interests. In other words, relative to assessment, students should be provided with multiple and varied means to demonstrate mastery, which isn’t always captured by standardized tests. CIS will continue our school's philosophy of personalizing the learning experience for our students.
For the 2020 school year, No Score or Letter Grade
CIS School Improvement Plan
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Nc DPI has provided a video for families to explain classroom assessments - what they are, the different types of assessments and why they are used. |
Welcome to the North Carolina School Report Card for Carolina International School
We are pleased to share the 2024–2025 North Carolina School Report Card for Carolina International School (CIS). This report provides important information about our school’s performance and progress over the past academic year.
Included in the Report Card are details about student achievement, academic growth, attendance, class sizes, school safety, facilities, instructional resources, and teacher qualifications. It also includes data on how our school performed in relation to federal Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) targets.
This year, CIS achieved a performance grade of “C” and earned an “Exceeded” growth rating representing the highest academic growth in our school’s history. Our overall growth score of 91.2 means that more than 91% of students showed measurable academic improvement. This level of growth is rare and highlights the strength of our instructional practices and school-wide support systems.
Compared to the previous year, this progress reflects a strong commitment to improvement and student success. Students across all backgrounds including those who have historically faced academic challenges achieved “Exceeded” growth, showing that CIS is making meaningful progress for all learners.
Reading and math scores for grades 3 through 8 also showed “Exceeded” growth, reinforcing our focus on core academic areas and our dedication to helping students build strong foundations.
We encourage families and community members to explore the full North Carolina School Report Card at www.ncpublicschools.org/src. A summary snapshot and the complete CIS report card are available on that site.
Thank you for your continued support of Carolina International School. We remain committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and academically strong environment where every student can grow and succeed.
Regards,
Dr. Paul A. Bryant
Head of School
9/30/2025
You can see all of our School Report Cards including our most current year. NC SCHOOL REPORT CARD
Parents Right to Know
Parents are provided with the Right to Request to be provided with information regarding any state or local educational agency’s policy regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by the state or local educational agency. For additional information please contact the CIS Principal.
Read to Achieve
The goal of the State is to ensure that every child read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. Under North Carolina’s Read to Achieve legislative initiative, a part of the Excellent Public Schools Act, third-grade students who are not reading at grade level by the end of third grade will receive special help, including summer reading camp and other interventions to make sure that they can read well enough to be able to do fourth-grade work.
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Literacy at Home: Digital Children's Reading Initiative | NC DPI In order to provide continuing support for North Carolina’s youngest readers, The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Office of Early Learning has developed and released “Literacy at Home.” This digital resource provides literacy activities at each grade level, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Families and communities may access this resource for activities that specifically target the literacy skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and oral language. |
Read to Achieve Program Information
2024-25 Read to Achieve Results for Carolina International School
2023-24 Read to Achieve Results for Carolina International School
2022-23 Read to Achieve Results for Carolina International School
2021-22 Read to Achieve Results for Carolina International School
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