The Timber Drive
Family will provide the challenging educational experiences that
will prepare all students to effectively function in a global society.
Timber Drive Elementary operates on the year-round
calendar. Students at the year-round schools are divided into
four groups, called tracks, with each track having its own calendar.
In a year-round elementary school, the traditional 180-day school
year is divided into nine-week quarters with a three week break
at the end of each quarter.
Students are in school the same number of days as their counterparts
in traditional schools; the days are simply redistributed thoughout
the year. The reorganized schedule is called a 45/15 - 45 days
in school, 15 days off. Schedules are staggered so that, at any
given time, three tracks are in school and one is on break. These
staggered schedules make it possible for the school to serve up
to thirty-three percent more students than its intended capacity.
Year-round schools provide a more continuous learning process.
Since students do not have long summer vacations, major reviewing
in the fall is eliminated. Students and teachers are more energized
throughout the year due to regular breaks.
The three-week breaks provide frequent enrichment and remedial
opportunities for students during the year.
Basic Information
Address - 1601 Timber Drive,
Garner, NC 27529
Phone - (919) 773-9500
Fax - (919) 773-9507
Website - http://timberdrivees.wcpss.net
Principal - Kendra Culberson
Assistant Principal - Steven Moore & Holly Shaw
Grades - Kindergarten through 5
Bell Schedule - 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Curriculum: Traditional
Traditional curriculum schools offer students high
quality instruction, opportunities for advanced studies,
creative exploration and extra-curricular activities in a nurturing
educational setting. Some of the highest-performing schools in
Wake County are traditional curriculum schools.
Directions
Take I440/Beltline south to the S. Saunders St. South exit.
Continue onto S. Wilmington St. (US Hwy 70 E).
Stay on US Hwy 70 E to Timber Dr.
You will pass Fayetteville Rd (Hwy 401) exit.
Turn right onto Timber Dr., after Vandora Springs Rd. intersection.
Turn right onto Thompson Rd. The school is on the left.
