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Monroe has the advantage of being a part of one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States, yet has the charm of a southern mmunity.fastest growing county in North Carolina, allows our citizens great Being the county-seat of the
| opportunities in housing, activities, and employment. The distance between Charlotte and Monroe is a mere 7-miles enabling convenient access to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and all of the advantages and resources of a large city. |
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- Monroe, NC has an average annual temperature of a comfortable 61 degrees.
- Being part of the Charlotte Region, Monroe has a cost of living index of 99.2. This makes it lower than the index for similar regions such as Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Miami.
- Monroe is surrounded by 5 universities, several liberal arts colleges and is served by 2 community colleges. Additionally, a wide curriculum of state-sponsored work training programs is available.
- The Region is #1 in per capita giving to the Arts and Sciences and #2 in total dollars raised (2nd only to New York). This gives the citizens of Monroe ample opportunities to enjoy the Arts both inside its borders and throughout the Region.
- Monroe is within 2 hours of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains or just 3 hours from the famed Carolina beaches. Outdoor activities include boating, camping, hiking, biking and enjoying some of the best golf courses in the Nation.
- With professional sports like the NFL, NASCAR, WNBA, and Triple-A baseball, Monroe enjoys being in the center of a national sports market.
With convenient access to most any destination in the world, rich cultural opportunities, a mild year-round climate, a wide range of housing options, quality education and a low cost of living, Monroe truly does offer a very special way of life.
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Companies are moving to Union County to take advantage of its hardworking, well-educated workforce, large tracts of land and a pro-business environment. Adjacent to Charlotte and Interstate 485, Union County has become so attractive it is the 18th fastest growing county in the nation and has surpassed all others in both Carolinas. With assets such as the Monroe Regional Airport, Union Regional Medical Center, and South Piedmont Community College, Union County is a premier location for business in the Charlotte Region.
The productivity and competitive labor force, exceeding 70,000, utilizes the innovative curriculum offered by the South Piedmont. A degree program in Metallurgy, one of only two in the nation, demonstrates the college’s eagerness to adapt to the needs of industry. Monroe Regional Airport continues to improve in order to serves our industries with recent taxiway improvements and a planned runway extension to 7,000 feet.
Union Regional Medical Center is continuing to build upon its reputation as a technologically advanced regional healthcare campus. The recent $47 million expansion of its Outpatient Diagnostic Treatment
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Facility, Cancer Treatment Center, and radiation therapy services, allows our citizens access to advanced healthcare here at home. Wingate University will also play a significant role in our developing Medical Cluster with the additional of their new $6 million School of Pharmacy. Finally, a local development group has announced plans for a |
430,000 square foot medical park that will generate nearly 800 jobs and $65 million in capital investment.
Evidenced by the increase in population and record capital investment, Union County has earned its reputation as a “Great Place to Live and Work.” | |
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| Union County Public Schools are one of the most desirable public school systems in the State. Being the 18th fastest growing county in the United States has applied additional pressure on the school system, but it has not placed a strain on achievement. They continue to improve and put in place new curricula that enable students to score very well on a national scale.
Elementary Education - Nineteen schools serve students in grades K-5. Grade level objectives in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study are the focus for classroom instruction in the areas of language arts, math, social studies, science and health. Specialists support the elementary program in music, art, physical education, media services, foreign language (Spanish), and guidance. Computer instruction is provided for all K-5 students.
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The State and system have made a priority of lowering teacher-student ratios. Teacher assistants are hired to support instruction in the primary classrooms. Parent volunteers, tutors, and after-school programs also support the instructional program. |
After School Care Programs are available to elementary students from school closing until 6:00 p.m. Students complete homework, enjoy enrichment activities, an afternoon snack and recreational activities. The program is staffed by a site director and group leaders.
State law requires children who are five on or before October 16 to be eligible for public school kindergarten. The state mandates that children between the ages of 7 and 16 attend public or private school.
Middle School Education - The middle schools of the Union County Public School System offer a balanced curriculum designed to meet the needs of students in grades 6-8. A core program composed of language arts, science, social studies and mathematics is provided. In addition, physical education, health, cultural arts, computer classes and vocational studies enrich the curriculum.
The interdisciplinary team organization involves clusters of teachers servicing pupils in grades 6, 7, and 8. While educators teach their specific subject areas, they share the same group of students, a common schedule, and housed in the same area. The common schedule allows for flexibility within a team and the opportunity to group students. Lab experiments, thematic units, and other enrichment activities are utilized within each interdisciplinary team.
The middle school concepts build upon the idea that students in this age range need a balanced curriculum, strong interdisciplinary teams, and individualization. Each middle school incorporates these ideas to provide a well-rounded education for students.
High School Education - Currently the Union County High School Program consists of six comprehensive high schools, the Union County Career Center and South Providence School. The high school curricula provide a full complement of academic, vocational and elective studies designed to ensure our high school graduates are well prepared for future successes.
High school students may choose among four courses of study: the Career Prep Course of Study, the College/University Prep Course of Study, the College Tech Prep Course of Study or the
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Occupational Course of Study for students who have an Individualized Educational Plan. These options will allow students to make decisions based upon their personal interests and career choices. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at each of our comprehensive high schools. More than 1200 colleges and universities across the nation offer college credit to students who score at certain levels on their AP examinations. In addition, Union | County Public Schools work in partnership with South Piedmont Community College to offer a variety of dual enrollment opportunities for students who are prepared to work at the college level while still in high school.
Our students are entering a world where they are expected to meet global standards of competition. Careful planning by parents and students before and during the high school experience will ensure that students take advantage of the high school course of study, which will best prepare them for the challenges in their future.
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Business & Industry
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Companies are moving to Union County to take advantage of its hardworking, well-educated workforce, large tracts of land and a pro-business environment. Adjacent to Charlotte and Interstate 485, Union County has become so attractive it is the 18th fastest growing county in the nation and has surpassed all others in both Carolinas. With assets such as the Monroe Regional Airport, Union Regional Medical Center, and South Piedmont Community College, Union County is a premier location for business in the Charlotte Region.
The productivity and competitive labor force, exceeding 70,000, utilizes the innovative curriculum offered by the South Piedmont. A degree program in Metallurgy, one of only two in the nation, demonstrates the college’s eagerness to adapt to the needs of industry. Monroe Regional Airport continues to improve in order to serves our industries with recent taxiway improvements and a planned runway extension to 7,000 feet.
Union Regional Medical Center is continuing to build upon its reputation as a technologically advanced regional healthcare campus. The recent $47 million expansion of its Outpatient Diagnostic Treatment
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Facility, Cancer Treatment Center, and radiation therapy services, allows our citizens access to advanced healthcare here at home. Wingate University will also play a significant role in our developing Medical Cluster with the additional of their new $6 million School of Pharmacy. Finally, a local development group has announced plans for a |
430,000 square foot medical park that will generate nearly 800 jobs and $65 million in capital investment.
Evidenced by the increase in population and record capital investment, Union County has earned its reputation as a “Great Place to Live and Work.” |
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| Union County Public Schools are one of the most desirable public school systems in the State. Being the 18th fastest growing county in the United States has applied additional pressure on the school system, but it has not placed a strain on achievement. They continue to improve and put in place new curricula that enable students to score very well on a national scale.
Elementary Education - Nineteen schools serve students in grades K-5. Grade level objectives in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study are the focus for classroom instruction in the areas of language arts, math, social studies, science and health. Specialists support the elementary program in music, art, physical education, media services, foreign language (Spanish), and guidance. Computer instruction is provided for all K-5 students.
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The State and system have made a priority of lowering teacher-student ratios. Teacher assistants are hired to support instruction in the primary classrooms. Parent volunteers, tutors, and after-school programs also support the instructional program. |
After School Care Programs are available to elementary students from school closing until 6:00 p.m. Students complete homework, enjoy enrichment activities, an afternoon snack and recreational activities. The program is staffed by a site director and group leaders.
State law requires children who are five on or before October 16 to be eligible for public school kindergarten. The state mandates that children between the ages of 7 and 16 attend public or private school.
Middle School Education - The middle schools of the Union County Public School System offer a balanced curriculum designed to meet the needs of students in grades 6-8. A core program composed of language arts, science, social studies and mathematics is provided. In addition, physical education, health, cultural arts, computer classes and vocational studies enrich the curriculum.
The interdisciplinary team organization involves clusters of teachers servicing pupils in grades 6, 7, and 8. While educators teach their specific subject areas, they share the same group of students, a common schedule, and housed in the same area. The common schedule allows for flexibility within a team and the opportunity to group students. Lab experiments, thematic units, and other enrichment activities are utilized within each interdisciplinary team.
The middle school concepts build upon the idea that students in this age range need a balanced curriculum, strong interdisciplinary teams, and individualization. Each middle school incorporates these ideas to provide a well-rounded education for students.
High School Education - Currently the Union County High School Program consists of six comprehensive high schools, the Union County Career Center and South Providence School. The high school curricula provide a full complement of academic, vocational and elective studies designed to ensure our high school graduates are well prepared for future successes.
High school students may choose among four courses of study: the Career Prep Course of Study, the College/University Prep Course of Study, the College Tech Prep Course of Study or the
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Occupational Course of Study for students who have an Individualized Educational Plan. These options will allow students to make decisions based upon their personal interests and career choices. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at each of our comprehensive high schools. More than 1200 colleges and universities across the nation offer college credit to students who score at certain levels on their AP examinations. In addition, Union | County Public Schools work in partnership with South Piedmont Community College to offer a variety of dual enrollment opportunities for students who are prepared to work at the college level while still in high school.
Our students are entering a world where they are expected to meet global standards of competition. Careful planning by parents and students before and during the high school experience will ensure that students take advantage of the high school course of study, which will best prepare them for the challenges in their future.
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