Sanderson High School Features

Academy of Finance Air Force JROTC Paideia Staff Development Advanced Placement (AP) Business Alliance

Unique Features

A/B day, year-long, block schedule designed to promote student learning by consistent exposure to identified challenging subject matter.
Diverse student population representing the North Raleigh community.
Educational and cultural China exchange program.
Flexible master schedule based on the student population’s demand.

Exclusive Programs

Academy of Finance

The Academy of Finance of Wake County, Inc. (AOF) is affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF) and is the only AOF program in Wake County. The NAF model works by bringing business people into the public schools and introducing youth to the world of business. Through the Academies, educators and business people are partners for investing This program introduces students to broad career opportunities in the financial services industry and, in the process, equips them to make sound business and financial choices for their future through field trips, guest speakers, workshops and training sessions. The program operates as a “school within a school” as students are grouped as a cohort and take a series of classes, complete a 200 hour paid internship and complete a college course prior to graduation.

Air Force JROTC

The mission of the Sanderson High School Air Force JROTC program is to "Develop Citizens of Character Dedicated to Serving Their Nation and Community." The citizen-building process is accomplished through several academic and extracurricular activities. These activities provide cadets with opportunities to develop their leadership skills, practice public speaking, plan and organize community-service projects, take Curriculum-In-Action (field) trips, and participate in military drill and ceremonies. In addition to citizenship-building activities, AFJROTC provides academic instruction in a variety of aerospace science subjects including the history of aviation, the fundamentals of flight, the global studies, leadership, and survival. Emphasis is placed on building strong character traits such as respect for self, others, the school, the American Flag, and our Nation. No military service obligation results from participating in the AFJROTC program.

The Paideia Program

Offered to ninth and tenth graders, Paideia is an interdisciplinary program in English and social studies that encourages students to think across subject areas and curriculum boundaries. These courses are designed to develop students’ critical and analytical thinking skills. Forms of instruction include traditional didactic methods, bi-weekly seminars, and supervised coaching.

Staff Development Opportunities

Sanderson recognizes the importance of continuous learning to meet the needs of staff and students. On-site training opportunities include:

Beyond CRISS
Blackboard
CRISS
Crucial Conversations
Literacy
Ruby Payne’s Poverty
Writing Across The Curriculum

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Biology	AP Physics
AP Calculus AB	AP Psychology
AP Calculus BC	AP Spanish Language
AP Chemistry	AP Statistics
AP English II—Language	AP United States History
AP English IV– Literature	AP United States Government
AP Environmental Science	AP Visual Arts—2D Design
AP European History	AP Visual Arts—3D Design
AP French	AP Visual Arts—Drawing

New Courses

ALGEO	ESL Geography
AP Music Theory	Housing & Interiors
AP Psychology	Introduction to Asian Studies
Cultural Media Literacy	Programming & Broadcasting
ESL Earth Science	Spanish for Native Speakers
Teacher Cadet

Business Alliance

The Sanderson High School Business Alliance is a dedicated group of business professionals adding to the educational experiences of our students. Guided by a strategic plan, the business alliance sponsors various career focused activities throughout the year to include career fairs, job shadowing, and classroom presentations. All stakeholders (students, educators, parents and the community) reap the benefits of these activities as they enhance the development of future ready students.