North County K-8
Construction Update
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Construction Update 9/1/24
North County K-8
CM Agreement with Willis Smith Construction, Inc. ($62,392,718.23)
A/E Agreement with Harvard Jolly, Inc. ($3,127,162.00)
Budget
$75,000,000.00
As of 9/1/24, Expended $16,119,134
As of 9/1/24, Sales Tax Savings $164,773
Funding Source
COPS
Scope of Work
Two-story prototype new construction designed to serve 1,268 students in grades 4-8.
Classroom Building E: Hollow core roof in progress
Classroom Building D: Masonry walls in progress
Food Service Building: Masonry walls in progress
Gymnasium Building C: Tie beams in progress
Schedule
Project Design Start: August 2022
Construction Start: March 2024
Substantial Completion: July 202525% Complete
As of 9/1/24, Project On Schedule
Project Director
Reginald Goff / Michelle Begué
Opening Plan
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Limited Opening for 2025-2026 School Year
School opens August 2025 for students in grades 4, 5 and 6.
Goal is to open with limited enrollment to accommodate ongoing construction on campus, and to save capacity for continued growth.
Priority need is for relief of Harvey Elementary attendance zone.Due to new elementary schools opening in 2026-2027, it will be necessary to adjust boundaries during calendar year 2025.
Creating an attendance zone for North County K-8 now would result in some families moving schools twice, so there is no residential attendance zone for 2025-2026.School expands August 2026 for students in grade 7.
Grade 8 will open August 2026 or 2027.
An attendance zone will be established during calendar year 2025, to take effect in 2026-2027 along with new attendance zones for the new elementary schools.
Grades 4 & 5
Current students in grades 3 and 4 who were reassigned from Harvey Elementary to Mills Elementary for 2024-2025 have the option to join the next grade level at North County K-8 or remain at Mills Elementary (no transportation) for 2025-2026.
Current students in grade 3 at Harvey Elementary will move to Grade 4 at North County K-8.
Current students in grade 4 at Harvey Elementary will move to Grade 5 at North County K-8.
Current students in grades 3 or 4 at Harvey Elementary that do not wish to move to North County K-8 may request reassignment to Mills Elementary (no transportation) or apply for another School Choice option for 2025-2026.
Grade 6
To accomplish a limited opening for the 2025-2026 school year, a select number of students in grade 5 at Harvey Elementary may enter Grade 6 at North County K-8, including any students in grade 5 who were reassigned from Harvey Elementary to Mills Elementary for 2024-2025. The anticipated process will be:
- Invite these families to attend an information meeting in October 2024, hosted by Executive Principal Rio and Director Clark.
- Families who wish to be considered for this option will apply for reassignment.
- After random selection, any remaining seats, if available, will be allocated for hardship application.
Other Considerations
Transportation will be provided to eligible students via either dedicated routes to North County K-8 or through shuttle service between Primary and Upper Campus.
North County School is anticipated to have a unique start and dismissal time to accommodate shuttle service and vehicle traffic between campuses.
School Board to identify name of school facility per Policy 7250.
Getting Ready to Learn
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Serving North County Families
Harvey: One School, Two Campuses
Primary Campus: Pre-K to 3rd Grade
Upper Campus: 4th to 8th GradeWe will offer seamless articulation from elementary to middle school.
Extending the Harvey Elementary values of Family, Memories, and Passion through 8th grade.
Traditions Continue:
- Educating the Full Child
- House System
- Immersive Learning Transformations
- Same Logo and ColorsNew Opportunities:
- Medical Academy
- Harkness Pedagogy: Student-led discussion-based learning
Executive Principal
Dr. Hayley Rio