L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
District Points of Pride
- Graded above average as a school district by 90 percent of the parent community
- In 2010, 17 schools and six auxiliary buildins earned the Michigan Green Schools status
- Five National Blue Ribbon Schools:
§ Chesterfield Elementary School
§ L'Anse Creuse Middle School - Central
§ L'Anse Creuse Middle School - North
§ L'Anse Creuse Middle School - South
§ L'Anse Creuse High School - North
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Ten State Blue Ribbon Exemplary Schools:
§ Atwood Elementary School ( 2009)
§ Chesterfield Elementary School (1991)
§ Donald J. Yacks Elementary School (2000)
§ Marie C. Graham Elementary School (1996)
§ South River Elementary School (2007)
§ L'Anse Creuse Middle School – Central (1993)
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L'Anse Creuse Middle School – North (1988 and 1999)
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L'Anse Creuse Middle School – South (1997)
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L'Anse Creuse High School (1987)
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L'Anse Creuse High School – North (1995)
One National Service-Learning Leader School:
- L’Anse Creuse High School
2008 Spotlight on Safety Award for Leader in Workplace Safety by CARE
73.06 percent of L'Anse Creuse Public Schools students graduate from high school
The district’s retention rate is 89.17 percent.
More than $3.0 million in scholarships offered to graduating seniors in 2010-2011
Thirty high school students attended 51 college classes under our dual enrollment option, which allows high school students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.
Numerous outstanding educators as evidenced by multiple state and local achievement awards
Recognized leader in technology education both state and nationwide
Enrolls 12,000 students, including adult education
Transports approximately 9,000 students daily with a fleet of 100 school buses (over a million miles a year)
Adult high school completion classes offered
Job retraining programs available
Limited "Schools of Choice" program participant since 2004-2005 school year
Free full-day kindergarten offered throughout the district
School Age Child Care (SACC) available at elementary schools
Community support of our 2005 Bond Issue has allowed LCPS to implement a long-term plan for district families
Cable TV presence on WOW and Comcast
Senior citizen opportunities through community education and Fan Club events
Employs over 1,375 individuals
Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials for the past 24 years
Safe and nurturing learning environments
Highly qualified, award-winning staff
Instruction that is aligned to state and national standards
Learning Support Specialists and Learning Consultants to enhance education
Classroom support provided by Literacy Specialists, highly qualified paraprofessionals and classroom aides
Comprehensive technology integration into district curriculum
World language programs -- NEW for 2010-11, Mandarin Chinese offered
Expanded multimedia opportunities through new technology labs
Award-winning reading and writing program based on national literacy standards
Extensive summer school programs
Before- and after-school clubs
Award-winning sports teams
Community Service-Learning opportunities
Transition activities for fifth- to sixth-grades and ninth- to 10th-grades
Strong enrichment programs through Community Education
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