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437 Goldfloss St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27127
Strive To Excell, Not To Equal

CARTER G. WOODSON SCHOOL K-12

Education and citizenship are our vital concerns. The Carter G. Woodson School is a place where every child is taught in a challenge-friendly, nurturing, and constructive learning environment. At Carter G. Woodson, every child is respected and every child is expected to learn, to grow, to be the best that he or she can be.

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high school graduate
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THINK CRITICALLY
Elementary School
Decide what Roles They will Play as Future Leaders
K-6
Develop a Sense of Self-worth
High School
LEAD COURAGEOUSLY
9-12
Identify and Strengthen their Skills
Middle School
LIVE PURPOSELY
7-8

Encouraging and Uplifting Environment

We are a community connected by the idea that every child should be given a sound education that not only prepares them for the future but is also encouraging and uplifting in an environment that is supportive at all times. Committed to education and citizenship, we offer young leaders challenging opportunities in a nurturing environment strengthened by ethnic and cultural pride and empowered by our motto: “Strive to Excel Not to Equal.”

CARTER G. WOODSON PROGRAMS

Athletics

Our student athletes excel on the field in both competitiveness as well as sportsmanship.

Visual Arts

We incorporate the visual arts as a pedagogical approach in teaching and learning.

Poetry

We carry power with our words. Poetry is intentionally infused into our curriculum. We teach poetry K-12.