North Chatham Schools

Picture by D Sharon Pruitt

The Peninsula at Amberly is in Chatham County and the town is Cary. The children therefore attend Chatham County Schools. A parent from the neighborhood with two children in North Chatham Schools shared her school experience with us.

As a new homeowner in the Peninsula at Amberly, I wanted to pass along my thoughts regarding the school district for prospective buyers. My husband and I, along with our three school age children, moved to the Peninsula in December 2007.

My kids attended a highly regarded private school known for its academics in upstate New York. I had many reservations about putting them into a public school here in North Carolina. After a visit to North Chatham Elementary I found that my fears were unfounded. I have discovered that the school is very progressive and has a rigorous curriculum that would challenge most students. I was surprised to find that my children were somewhat behind in a few subjects when they arrived at North Chatham. The teachers quickly got them right on track and they have been doing extremely well ever since. My experience with their teachers has been pleasant and I have been encouraged to come in to my kids classrooms to volunteer or even have lunch with them whenever I would like. I would not hesitate to recommend the school to anyone who was considering moving in to the Peninsula.

If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding the school I would be happy to answer any questions!"

Christa-Peninsula Resident