Welcome to Falkener IB World School
Quick Facts About Falkener
Falkener is the Home of the Dolphins
Grades: Pre-K - 5
School Mascot: Dolphin
Number of Students:506
Number of Teachers: 40
(27 classroom teachers and 13 resource teachers and specialists)
About Falkener
Waldo C. Falkener IB World School was built in 2000 and was authorized as an IB school in May of 2007.
Waldo C. Falkener History
Waldo C. Falkener served on the Greensboro City Council from 1959 until 1963. While on the council, he pursued better roads, public utilities, recreational facilities, and more public employment.
Office Hours: 7:20 a.m. - 4 p.m.
School Hours: 7:40 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Elementary Learning Area 3
There are seven elementary learning areas, each with a designated School Support Officer (SSO). Families are encouraged to address questions or concerns first with their child's teacher(s), then the school principal, before reaching out to the SSO. Falkener is part of Elementary Learning Area 3.
Elementary Area 3
SSO: Dr. Angela Draper
As School Support Officer, Dr Draper oversees nine schools and their administrators and ensures accountability for academic expectations. She works with school leaders to design and implement short- and long-term goals for school improvement and overall performance.