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.

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

2009-2010 High School Course Guide 

The October/November 2009 Owl Hoots Newsletter is now available. Click this publications link to obtain the newsletter and other publications.

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

High Ability Admissions

Applications for the High Ability Lottery will not be available until March 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted beginning on March 15, 2010. The 2010-2011 Admissions Timeline and Questions and Answers may be downloaded here. 

Regular Admissions

Applications are now available for the 2010-2011 Regular Admissions Lottery. It may be downloaded here - 2010-2011 Regular Lottery Application.  The deadline to apply for the kindergarten lotter is April 1, 2010. The deadline to apply for grades 1-12 is June 11, 2010. Also available - 2010-2011 Admissions Timeline.

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.