This was the E. E. Waddell High School then it was the Smith Academy of International Languages…read morebefore a name change to the E. E. Waddell Language Academy and now it's headed back to being the high school for the 2023-24 school year. Or so I read, https://www.wfae.org/education/2022-08-24/cms-officials-say-they-need-more-time-for-waddell-high-school-magnet-plans. But for today, it's my local polling place. There aren't too many things that we need to do to fulfill our civic duty. One is to perform jury duty. Another is to vote and today, I voted. While there are options for early voting and voting by mail, if I'm at home on the second Tuesday of November, I'm going to vote in person. That's how it should be. This was a well organized poll. This morning, pretty quiet. I guess that by this evening, it will get busier though it's not a Presidential election year and most people don't get out of bed for midterm elections which is a shame. It is as expected with a campaigning exclusion zone where candidates and their signs are outside the (100 yards? 150 yards?) including one who asked me to vote for her daughter and another taking a position on the bond issues. Inside signs with arrows saying "VOTE" and pointing the way to the gymnasium. Poll workers getting names (no ID required in North Carolina) and checking the voting register. Another poll worker leading the way to the actual machines. And a final one to feed the ballot into the counting machine. Super easy, and this morning, super quick. I've done my civic duty. Note that it is illegal in North Carolina to take a photo of your ballot so don't do that! [Review 18564 overall - 3339 in North Carolina - 2086 of 2022.]

This is EE Waddell…read more The shuttle stop is to the left and it seems to work well.

I am a student at Sharon Academy nursing school my name is Belinda I've been attending this school…read morefor 2 weeks now as far as I can see and how I can describes ,civil, healthy and intellectually stimulating learning environment. Students feel respected and connected with the staff and are engaged in learning. This Academy has faith in pushing to next level .

This is a great, caring place! I switched daycares as I had the kiddo at an employee sponsored one…read moreand wanted one closer to home and did not want to continue working two jobs. Even though I liked where she was originally at, within just a few short days I noticed how much happier she is at Sharon Academy. I think the teachers really work with the kids. No matter when I drop by to get her, each teacher/caregiver is playing or working with a child. I never happen by people just chatting away while the kids cry or which I have seen at many other centers as I interviewed many. They play pretty hard when outside, so dirty clothes (although not fun to clean) tell me that she got some fresh air and played in somewhere besides just the classroom. They make crafts and do specialized learning projects it seems almost every day and the kids really are engaged. Whenever you have someone else care for your kiddo, you will never think they are perfect as you feel you should be there instead. However they are pretty fabulous and I actually feel like my daughter would be missing a lot of learning and playing opportunities if she was not there and at home instead. It is obvious how much the owners of this place care, I see them everyday helping and supporting the staff. The staff has great educational backgrounds, and when I bring my daughter home (she is only almost 15 months now) I am amazed at some of the things she has learned throughout the day like when she makes signs to songs or has learned a little dance or words, etc. GREAT PLACE which means very long wait list so get in early and you will not be disappointed. It is pricey but so is everywhere in Charlotte for quality care.