There’s no doubt that racism exists – and sometimes becomes very visible – at Ardrey Kell High. I was a reporter and fill-in anchor there. Loading ... Ardrey Kell High School Drum Line 2013 - Duration: 6:22. CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools principal has been suspended as officials “investigate accusations,” according to CMS. © 2020 Cox Media Group. LC: Southwest Bell Schedule: 7:15 AM - 2:15 PM Grades: 9-12 Email School. The second petition calls for Switzer to keep his job. Ardrey Kell High School PTSO (Official Page) has 882 members. CMS suspends Ardrey Kell HS Principal David Switzer amid accusations tied to racism By WBTV Web Staff | June 15, 2020 at 2:30 PM EDT - Updated June 15 at 11:15 PM CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have suspended Ardrey Kell High School Principal David Switzer amid accusations tied to racism. Some worry as the leader of the school, he may become a scapegoat. “So I think the most recent incidents we have seen at Ardrey Kell are just indicative of a deeper, longer problem.”. A Message from the Principal Dear Ardrey Kell High School families: This is the first School Progress Report for Ardrey Kell High, part of our efforts to keep you fully informed about our students’ academic progress, our staff and our school environment. The goal of the petition is to get 2,500 signatures, but some people have been leaving reasons why they agree with the resignation. This changing of the guard comes after the former principal and CMS thought it was time for new leadership. She says her goal was to be the principal at Ardrey Kell High School. We are very pleased with student academic results and progress in the first two years of our school’s operation. “We talked about the fact that this may not have been the way one of us would have wanted,” Brooks said. Ardrey Kell principal discusses Sept. 11, 2001 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Copyright 2020 WBTV. By Saturday, it had more than 3,000 signatures. A stupid ass school where most of the teachers are dumb and all the students do heroin. “I still have siblings who go to the school,” the former student said. Our NCTC shows debut THIS WEEK, and we are so excited to share them with you! CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The principal of Ardrey Kell High School has been suspended with pay while the district investigates allegations of racial incidents reported at the school. Loading... Unsubscribe from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools? 15, 2020 PUBLISHED June 15, 2020 @5:00 PM. I am beginning to wake and sing the song "Nothin' Could Be Finer Than to be in Carolina in the Morning. Ardrey Kell High School Principal David Switzer has been suspended, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools confirmed Monday. Ardrey Kell High located in Charlotte, North Carolina - NC. Ardrey Kell High School is a high school in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. All rights reserved. Some worry as the leader of the school, he may become a scapegoat. Yesterday, CMS announced that the Principal of Charlotte’s Ardrey Kell High School was suspended with pay while the board launches a full investigation into allegations of racism at the school. Ardrey Kell High School Progress rePort CMS 2010 Strategic Plan Goals Key Performance Measures CMS 2010 Goal CMS Result 2008 - 2009 School Result 2008 - 2009 High Academic Achievement students performing at or above standard on eo C composite tests 80% 76% 92.3% students performing at or above standard in english 11,2 — 76% 96.1% [ Petition created to support Ardrey Kell HS principal ]. The news of Switzer’s suspension comes one week after someone vandalized the school's spirit rock. She began her career with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teaching at Carmel Middle School in 1994. “And I fear retaliation.”. Good afternoon Ardrey Kell Families. Ardrey Kell High School Principal David Switzer has been suspended, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools confirmed Monday. She began her career with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teaching at Carmel Middle School in 1994. It has since been repainted and restored. A district spokeswoman confirmed to QCity Metro that Switzer, once considered one of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ top principals, was suspended effective Thursday. Ardrey Kell was named after two prominent local families in the area known as "Lower Providence" in southern Mecklenburg County. Ardrey Kell High School February 10, 2020 / Meeting called to order by Chris Bucher at 6:02PM In Attendance L. Bowden, J. Kaplan, C. Bucher, Q (S). A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. Both families have served the community as farmers, physicians, educators, politicians and church leaders. Yesterday, CMS announced that the Principal of Charlotte’s Ardrey Kell High School was suspended with pay while the board launches a full investigation into allegations of racism at the school. Mrs. Ashley Mayo will serve as an assistant principal at Alexander Central High School effective Dec. 11, 2020, Alexander County Schools administrators announced Dec. 7. We're an independent nonprofit that provides parents with in-depth school quality information. Charlotte’s Ardrey Kell High School principal suspended for allegations of racism. Principal David Switzer has had a long history of racist allegations surrounding his leadership. The suspension took effect last Thursday. A petition was also created to keep Principal Switzer on the job. The “Have Principal David Switzer Resign from Ardrey Kell” petition currently has 3,792 signatures. Petition calls for Ardrey Kell HS Principal to resign, Catawba College Lessons and Carols service goes virtual on Sunday. 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