Agency Overview

Barbara Graham

Public Schools of Robeson

County
Mission: To educate all students by
building a foundation for learning in
an ever changing global society.

Overview
An

enrollment of approximately 24,000 students

makes the Public Schools of Robeson County one
of the largest school systems in the state.

42

schools in Robeson County

75%

of high school graduates opt to further their

education at two or four-year institutions.

LAP is
A program that provides students with
another opportunity to experience success
and feel that they belong in an academic
environment.
Uniqueness of the Program
Computer based
Power of I Failure is NOT an option.

Learning Acceleration Program (LAP)

Public Schools of Robeson County

Target Group
Students

not aligned to their graduating cohort

group.
Seniors who need one of more credits to
graduate with their cohort group.
Students who may have academic struggles or
behavior challenges in the traditional school
setting.
Students who have been approved by their
principal as an alterative to suspension.

Beliefs && Goals

Students learn at different paces.
Students need multiple opportunities to learn.
Students learn better using small learning communities.
Many students learn better with the use of technology.

Increase the graduation rate.

Provide opportunities for students who have a need to learn in an
alternative educational setting using technology as the
framework.

Deep Branch Elementary

Vision: To produce high achieving life
long learners able to embrace the
challenges of a 21st century
community.

Home of the Bulldogs!

Core Values:

Respect:
Recognize

that we are individuals with different skills, needs, and

interest.
In all we do, treat others, both children and adults, with dignity and
kindness.
Show consideration for the opinions, the property, and the rights of
others.

Self Esteem
Be

willing to take risk, learn from mistakes, and meet challenges.

Put fourth consistent effort.

Love of Learning
Be

intellectually curious.
Show excitement about the pursuit of knowledge.

Academic Excellence
Gain

Knowledge and understanding of basic subjects.

Utilize the organizational skills necessary for future learning.
Develop habits of critical thinking and creative expression.

Need & Future

Creating visual morning and afternoon announcements for

student during class rather than using the traditional intercom.

Advancement within technology to further the students learning

experiences.

Databases for teachers to make it easier to compute grades and

other communications to students/teachers (LAP Program).