PERFORMANCE LEARNING CENTERS ®  

Performance Learning Centers are a unique non-traditional learning environment for high school students who are not succeeding in traditional schools. In a small school academy setting, the PLCs create business-like learning environments where students complete coursework using online, computer-based curriculum and through project-based learning. PLC staff use the CIS philosophy to create a caring learning environment where students are challenged and supported to meet their social and academic goals.

During the 2009 school year, the Communities In Schools network operated 25 Performance Learning Centers (PLCs) supporting students in 24 counties and 25 school systems throughout Georgia.

Academics

87% of PLC students improved their academic average while in the program.
Average Change: On average, students came to PLC with an average in academic subjects of 70.7 in traditional schools. While at PLC, students averaged 82.3 in academic subjects, an average gain of 11.6 points.
 

Graduation

 
During the 2009 school year, Performance Learning Centers graduated a total of 916 students. 
Since PLCs began in the 2002-2003 school year, 4,012 Georgia students have earned their high school diplomas through Performance Learning Centers.