As its mission, the Burris Laboratory School, a department of the Teachers' College,  provides the development, demonstration, and dissemination of effective and innovative teaching practices, offers an exemplary pre-service clinical program for teaching majors, accommodates research and operates an educationally sound instructional program for its K-12 population.  This mission is based on the belief that all students can learn and will be empowered to develop their fullest intellectual, social, artistic, and physical potentials.

NCA Goal Statement

"All students will improve their critical thinking skills."

Click on this link to download and read our 2006 North Central Association School Improvement Plan.

POWERSCHOOL NOTICE

Grades are no longer available in PowerSchool for students/parents. Access has been disabled for the summer during the setup and scheduling process for 2008-2009. Student and parent access will return in August.


REGISTRATION ANNOUNCED

Wednesday, August 6, 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 7, 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

A parent must accompany the student to registration.

Athletic, school, clubs, and other organizational events are posted on the official BURRIS CALENDAR.

Click this publications link to obtain the Owl Hoots parent newsletter and the Common Ground.

For a map of drop off locations and more information, click on
Burris Parking.

The deadline for applying for admission for 2008-2009 has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted. The 2008-2009 Lottery Timeline and Questions and Answers are available.

Regular Admissions

The deadline for the regular lottery has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted. The 2008-2009 Lottery Timeline is available.

Appeal Procedures

Ball State University has appointed a Burris Laboratory School Admissions Appeal Committee for regular Burris admission that may be used under very limited circumstances.  The appeal procedures are available here.