I have three kids there. While the school misses Mr. Regan, Joy, the new Principal is awesome. Great caring teachers who work hard to form bonds with the kids and reinforcing relationships with the parents. I am a parent and former student ( a long time ago).
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
Briarcliff is a great school. I continue to be amazed at the amount of growth our son has made this year. The first grade team is doing such a wonderful job of teaching to children's ability levels. They run the grade like a mini-high school, everyone switchs for both math and reading groups. Great
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/08
i love briarcliff so much!coming from ive been here since kindergarten! I'm now in the 5 grade and is in almost every extra activities. that is one thing i love about briarcliff, they have so many options for you to choose from. i also love it because all the teachers care about you and you can tell!
... Read more They treat all the kids the same and are always there to awnser! all in al it is a great school Read less
Posted by a student on 02/09/08
Briarcliff is a wonderful school with caring staff and teachers. As soon as you walk into the front office, you are warmly greeted by the always-smiling front desk receptionist, then you go on into the classrooms where the teachers are the very best! They truly care and have a great interest in
... Read more doing the best for your child. The administration is simply wonderful beyond words! Genuine care and they address any issues quickly. No one hides behind doors here. They are out for the parents and students. The PTA is great also. I have never been at a school where I (and my child ) feel so welcomed and loved. Braircliff is one big 'family' as we are treated as one. It is a smaller school and I feel that is ideal. Briarcliff is the World's Best Kept Secret! We are family, my child and I can not be nay happier! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/08
I have 2 children at Briarcliff currently and have been an involved parent both in the classroom and the PTA. After 4 years experience with the school, I can tell you that it is a wonderful school for any child. It is old but is kept clean. The administration is very caring about each individual child.
... Read more It could use more parent involvement so they always are very welcoming when parents come into the school -- which feels great. They have challenged my children academically and have provided very fun clubs like the jump rope team and chess club. The school is one of the very few smaller schools in the area and the class room sizes are kept smaller than most schools. Briarcliff definitely feels like a well-kept secret in the area and we hope it stays that way! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/07
We love this school! We have a first grader here and couldn't be happier with the teachers, principal, and environment for our child. He is accelerated, and is given every challenge he needs. They even have a chess club that is full with a waiting list!
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/07
All public schools face tremendous challenges in this era of under-funding and 'No Child Left Behind'. Briarcliff has found a way to overcome these challenges through a friendly, understanding, and parent-inclusive environment. Briarcliff has proven to be a caring and nurturing school for my child
... Read more through the leadership of the prinicple (who takes an interest in the well-being of each and every kid), the administrative staff, and wonderful teachers who consistently have shown a personal interest in the success of my child. The parent community is highly involved in Briarcliff, fostering extra-curricular activites, tutoring at need, and enrichment opportunites seldom encoutered outside a Magnet school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/07
I have been a part of 2 schools in Wake County. Now that I am at Briarcliff, I wouldn't trade back for anything. The adminstration really determines the quality of a school and Briarcliff's is second to none. Mr. Regan interacts with the kids on a daily basis and calls them by name. Mr. Regan and
... Read more Mrs. Gorman are both quick to respond to any concerns that are voiced. The teachers are extremely patient, caring, and kind. They are enthusiastic about teaching and put the needs of the kids as top priority. As a parent, I have always felt welcome in the classroom and the school. Honestly, I wouldn't move anywhere that would require me to put my kids in a different school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/07
I have had a very positive experience at Briarcliff. The teachers truly care about the children and provide academics in a loving, family atmosphere. Mike Regan, principal promotes character and friendship among students. Many extra curricular activities are available now, such as chess club, drama,
... Read more and chorus. The PTA always welcomes new faces to join their team offering a variety of fun events such as Fall Fest, Sock Hop, Spring Fling and Spirit Week. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/07
I was apprehensive about my son attending because I knew nothing about Briarcliff, but after 1-1/2 years at Briarcliff I have to say it is a WONDERFUL school! Mr. Regan, the principal, is very attentive and knows all the kids by name. Parent involvement is highly encouraged and there are many great
... Read more parents who make the PTA an integral part of Briarcliff. There are many extra-cirricular activities (most for grades 3-5) as well. The school is old but was renovated in 2001 and is kept very clean! All the teachers I have encountered are friendly and love being at Briarcliff and one of the main reasons is the administration. There are few discipline problems, which is a huge plus! My son loves the school, I love the school and I have yet to meet anyone dissatisfied with Briarcliff. It is UNDERPOPULATED and I consider it a 'hidden jewel'. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
585
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
30
Number of classrooms:
26
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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Phys Ed
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Cary schools — Briarcliff Elementary School is located at 1220 Pond St, Cary NC 27511. 1220 Pond St is in the Briarcliff neighborhood and 27511 ZIP code in Cary, NC The school district for Briarcliff Elementary School is the Wake County School District. Briarcliff Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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