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Cumberland County Schools Hold "Clbadroom Launch Party" on Thursday. Recent dropouts will have the opportunity to meet with school counselors and social workers who will talk to them about re-enrollment, education and support services, and community resources.
For those who have recently dropped out of school, it may not be too late
Cumberland County Schools Hold "Get-Back-In-School" Launch Party ". Recent dropouts will have the opportunity to meet with school counselors and social workers who will talk to them about their reintegration into school. and support services, and community resources.
The party is Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Algiers B. Wilkins High School, 1429 Skibo Road. Those who need more information can call 910-678-2433.
Natasha Scott, Executive Director of Cumberland County School Boards of Education, said the school system wants to talk to alumni aged 21 and under. Representatives from Fayetteville Technical Community College will be at the party to talk to those who are older, she said.
"If you have given up, it is not too late to come back." officials sent out invitations to students who have recently dropped out. Some students have called to say that they appreciate the notification.
A student and his grandfather came to the central office of the school system to learn more, Scott said. The student only needs two courses, but she worries about a math course, she says.
"We invited her to come back," she said.
Scott says the school system has organized similar events in 2011, 2012 2013 and last year. About 50 alumni usually attend, but she said she hopes for more participation this year.
"They are still our students," she said. "We want to get them back."
The Cumberland County dropout rate, which measures the percentage of students dropping out, went from 1.79 in 2011-2012 to 1.12 in the year next. The rate remained below 1.5 until it increased to 1.75 in 2015-16, then dropped to 1.61 last year
Scott said the School officials hope that the Thursday event will help dropout rates and graduation from the school system. has been successful.
A 20-year-old girl who gave up after being pregnant is on track to finish high school. A young man who left school because of family problems graduated three years later.
Scott said trustees would be at the party to help students understand what they need to graduate. Other local agencies, such as the Partnership for Children and the Department of Social Services, will also have representatives at the event.
Students will also have the opportunity to get acquainted with a program from Algiers B. Wilkins High School to let them work at their own pace towards graduation. Applications must be considered.
"Students who are highly motivated can start catching up," said Scott. "The graduation begins to be much more achievable."
Personal Editor Steve DeVane can be reached at [email protected] or 486-3572.
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