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.

High School Finals Schedule for Spring 2008

Summer 2008 Programs (information and applications below). Enrollment is limited.

Elementary and Middle School Summer 2008

High School Summer 2008

Summer Enrichment 2008

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 2007-2008 Gifted and Talented Admissions Application is now available. Applications will be accepted beginning March 17, 2008. The deadline for applying is May 30, 2008.  The 2008-2009 Lottery Timeline is available.  Questions and Answers are available.

Regular Admissions

The 2008-2009 Regular Lottery Application are now available and are being accepted.  Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2008 (Kindergarten) and June 13, 2008 (Grades 1-12). 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.