Frequently Asked Questions

1. What grades are you currently enrolling?
   For the 2023-2024 school year we are enrolling 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. Only previous GLOW students will be considered as re-enrolling Rising 10th grade students.

2. Do students have to wear uniforms at GLOW?
   Yes, GLOW is a uniform school. However, we have a lot of different combinations and options for our students to choose from which allows everyone to feel comfortable while learning on campus.

3. My student has an IEP or 504, does GLOW support students with special learning needs?
   Yes! GLOW has an Exceptional Children's Department that is staffed with a school psychologist, 4 full-time EC teachers, two EC Teacher Assistants, and speech, occupation, and physical therapy providers.

4. How many electives do middle school students get to take?
   In 6th and 7th grades, students take four electives a year including the required health/PE. In 8th Grade, if appropriate, students begin to have some high school course options in addition to traditional middle school elective course offerings.

5. Does GLOW have an AIG program?
   GLOW has a middle school AIG program for English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, GLOW offers Honors, Advanced Placement, and CFCC College Courses at the High School Level.

6. Does GLOW provide bus transportation?
   Yes, GLOW provides bus transportation to students within New Hanover County.

7. Is there an afterschool program at school?
   GLOW partners with our local YMCA to provide FREE after-school programming to students on GLOW's campus daily from 4 pm - 6 pm.

8. What about sports, does GLOW have a sports program?
   GLOW has a small sports program that includes a middle school soccer team, a running club that focuses on team-building, and 5k and 10K races. We are looking to expand our program to an HS cross-country team in the future.