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Douglas County Performance Learning Center - Day Program Dr. Donita Cullen, Academic Coordinator donita.cullen@douglas.k12.ga.us
Ms. Annette Branson, Secretary
770.651.6475 The Performance Learning Center (PLC) is a small, non-traditional high school program. The PLC creates a businesslike learning environment where students complete assignments using an online computer based curriculum with the assistance of learning facilitators. The PLC also utilizes project based learning, service learning, job shadowing, youth apprentice internships, mentoring, and dual enrollment with technical and four-year colleges. The PLC is a small school model and will serve 75 students. Site Information: The Douglas County PLC is located in Building C on the Douglasville Campus of West Central Technical College, 4600 Timber Ridge Drive, Douglasville, GA 30135. Purpose: To provide a supportive educational environment for students with a variety of academic needs. Performance Learning Centers: - Provide another road to graduation for high school students who are not succeeding in the traditional school setting
- Allow students to work at an accelerated pace using an online computer-based curriculum
- Employ a caring, highly trained staff to help students achieve their social and academic goals
- Provide students with youth apprentice internships, dual college enrollment, and technical training
- Challenge students to develop marketable skills in preparation for college and/or the workplace
Students Served: Teachers or counselors refer students to the PLC who: - may be behind in credits
- may be at risk of dropping out of school
- are not meeting grade level expectations
- are experiencing a discrepancy between ability and achievement
- have no major discipline infractions
- are in need of flexible academic programming in order to overcome personal obstacles
- will be able to complete reading comprehension and math activities at a grade level of 8 or higher
Student Curriculum: The PLC students complete approximately 60% of their assignments using an online computer based curriculum with the assistance of learning facilitators. The interactive curriculum is aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Students must attain 80% accuracy on course work before advancing. In addition to the online curriculum, students complete group and individual projects. In addition to core courses in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social studies, a limited number of electives will be offered to PLC students. These electives include Youth Apprenticeship Program participation, dual enrollment at West Georgia Technical College, Business courses, Spanish, Psychology, and Sociology. Students are required to participate in project-based learning activities and service learning projects. Project-based learning helps students develop research and writing skills, become familiar with technology and collaborate with peers during presentations. Service learning engages students by enriching their academic skills as they help others and give back to their communities. The project-based learning and service learning projects help students to develop leadership skills. Students graduating from the PLC will also complete a senior project. The purpose of the senior project is to provide an opportunity for students to complete research and a job shadow in the career of their choice. The completion of the senior project is a requirement for all students graduating from the Performance Learning Center. Staffing: - Academic Coordinator
- Five Teachers as Learning Facilitators
- Services Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Custodian
- Work-ready Specialist
Benefits: - All students assigned to the PLC will have an opportunity to:
- achieve at basic grade level competencies before advancing
- develop a personal life plan designed to enable them to succeed in school and in life
- participate in credit recovery
- earn additional credits
- PLC students will be able to use resources for:
- advanced study
- credit recovery
- research
- career/college preparation
Student Enrollment: School administrators, parents, and teachers are encouraged to submit referrals to the graduation coach at their high school. If a student is not currently enrolled in one of the four high schools in Douglas County, they can contact the PLC for information. Students interested in attending the PLC must pass a basic skills assessment, complete an application, have no major discipline infractions, and interview with the faculty prior to being accepted to the program. Exepectations of PLC students: PLC students are expected to maintain 95% daily attendance, dress for success on special occasions, participate in service learning activities, and pass all assigned classes. Enrollment at the PLC is an optional priviledge and designed to help enhance the education of participating students. Relationship between Communities in Schools and the PLC: The Performance Learning Center is one of Communities In School's key programs. The PLC initiative exemplifies the CIS philosophy that every child deserves five basics: a personal, one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; a safe place to learn and grow; a healthy start and a healthy future; a marketable skill to use upon graduation; and a chance to give back to peers and the community. Other key CIS programs in Georgia include mentoring, parent education, literacy, technology, and youth leadership.
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