Burris Laboratory School is unique in many ways, providing valuable teaching and learning experiences for Ball State Teachers College students, while steadfastly guiding each K-12 learner toward realization of his or her full potential.

Mission
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.

School Improvement Plan and Goal
NCA Goal Statement: "All students will improve their critical thinking skills." 
Read the 2009 North Central Association School Improvement Plan (PDF).

Summer School Information
We have just released our summer school information 2012. Click on the Summer School link from the menu on the right side of this page for more information and registration forms.


Calendar
*New - Just Released* 2012-2013 Burris Laboratory School Academic Calendar (PDF)
2011-2012 Burris Laboratory School Academic Calendar (PDF)
Athletic, school, clubs, and other organizational events are posted on the official Burris Calendar.

Transcripts
Current Burris students, as well as graduates, may request transcripts electronically.

Parking
View a map (PDF) of drop off locations and a location map.

Admissions
High Ability Admissions
Applications for 2012-13 are now available.  For more information, click here - Admissions.
Regular Admissions
Applications for the regular lottery are now available for 2012-13. For more information, click here - Admissions.
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.