Cabarrus County Schools' Performance Learning Center is a small, non-traditional high school geared toward students who are not succeeding in a traditional school setting. The PLC incorporates a caring philosophy and approach that combines strong personal relationships between staff and students with an intense focus on academic achievement. The PLC has low student to teacher ratios (18:1) and students receive one-on-one attention when needed.

Who should apply?

High School students...

• Who are in danger of not graduating on time due to attendance problems.
• Who have a strong desire to graduate from high school.
• Who have self-discipline and motivation to work at their own pace.
• Who have home/social concerns that require a flexible schedule.
• Who are detached from the school environment.
• Who may be new enrollees struggling to adapt to the school due to their recent move.
• Who are home-bound students or are on the path to being suspended due to minor behavior problems (but not already suspended).
• Who may have other unique circumstances that are interfering with graduating from high school.