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.

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Finals Schedule for High School Fall 2008 

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

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

Applications for high ability students for the 2009-2010 school year will be available beginning March 2, 2009. The 2009-2010 Lottery Timeline and Questions and Answers may be downloaded here.

Regular Admissions

Application are available now for the regular lottery for the 2009-2010 school year. Applications for kindergarten students will be accepted until April 3, 2009. Applications for students in grades 1-12 will be accepted until June 12, 2009. The 2009-2010 Regular Lottery Application  and the 2009-2010 Lottery Timeline may be downloaded here.

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.