Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Where every day, everyone discovers and achieves the extraordinary

At Rowan-Salisbury Schools, we have a guiding belief: children are more than their test scores. As the state’s only Renewal School System, Rowan-Salisbury is committed to redesigning education to create authentic and personalized learning experiences for all students through teacher-led flexibility in curriculum, budgeting, hiring, staffing and scheduling.

Research shows that ranking students through only letters, numbers and test scores limits their ability to shine, and we’ve seen children suffer under one-size-fits-all laws. That’s why at Rowan-Salisbury, we’re breaking the mold and redesigning education to focus on every student’s success.

Rowan-Salisbury teachers ensure that every student at every school is an engaged learner by:

Mastering fundamental standards in English, math, science and social studies
Setting goals based on their unique smartness, career aspirations and personal passions
Developing interpersonal skills in order to thrive as productive citizens and employees

We empower teachers with the autonomy and flexibility to respond to and engage with each child’s unique needs so every day, everyone discovers and achieves the extraordinary.

We Are Rethinking Education

What kind of
Renewal learner are you?
Take the Quiz

Have you ever thought of what it would be like to head back to school? It’s not the same world anymore! If you were a Rowan-Salisbury student, you could pursue a career in welding, start your own business or learn how to design a tiny school, all while in school yourself. By choosing the answers that best describe you, we’ll show you what kind of Renewal student you would be—and how your interests would play an integral role in your Rowan-Salisbury education. Ready to get started? You’re just five quick answers away from going back to school and “meeting” the real-life student you’re most like.

1. Which answer best describes your personality?

People most often describe me as an extrovert.

Great in a crisis, I tend to be a bit more soft spoken in my daily life.

When people think of me, ENERGY is the first word that jumps to their mind!

My peers say I’m confident and ambitious.

Correct!

Wrong!

2. Hobbies galore! Which option best describes your interests?

Hand over the microphone! I enjoy public speaking—yes, really.

I love being creative and working with my hands.

2-mile run? No problem! I enjoy a physical workout as much as the mental ones.

I’m a self-starter! I’ve been told I was a (tiny) leader even as a child.

Correct!

Wrong!

3. Homebody or globetrotter: where do you fall on the travel spectrum?

I have plans to travel everywhere and see the world!

I want to move away for a few years, but then return to my community and settle there.

The world is my oyster. I haven’t quite figured it out yet!!

I’ve already found my spot! I love my community and want to stick around.

Correct!

Wrong!

4. You’re choosing your classes—which are you most interested in?

Challenge-based learning, so I can study about startups and building my own business!

Robotics! What’s more fun than playing with machines AND learning?

World affairs. You have to learn about the world to change it!

Welding. I love learning new, useful skills!

Correct!

Wrong!

5. The school day is OVER. Where are you headed?

Headed to practice! I’m passionate about playing sports with my high school team.

ROTC. I have to be in peak shape to one day protect our country.

I’m setting up my lemonade stand. You won’t see me lazing around!

My environmental club meeting. We have to fight for what is right!

Correct!

Wrong!

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Where Teachers Lead—And Students Are Excited to Learn

Ben

“These days, employers are looking for people who can solve problems, who can work in teams, who can be critical thinkers, designers, creators. That’s what we teach here through Renewal.”

teacher Ben Butchart

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Isaiah

“I looked into the mirror and saw a man that could change his world.”

student Isaiah

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Alexis

“Renewal allows us to help students find their passion again. We get to find out what excites them, what helps them learn. We’re finding the multiple intelligences that might otherwise go neglected. Reenergizing kids’ creativity and excitement over learning is a huge win that we’re already seeing.”

teacher Alexis Greer

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Mira

“I have grown as a leader and conquered my fears because of a teacher who encouraged me to try welding—I did, and I love it.”

student Mira

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