PLC Student Featured at CIS Day at the Capitol

            “Communities in Schools” (CIS) Day was held on March 13 at the capitol. Valdosta City Schools was honored to have student Dennis K. Ford give his student testimonial about his educational experience at the Pinevale Performance Learning Center. Ford’s tribute to the Pinevale Learning Center was presented to the Joint Senate and House Education Committees of the Georgia General Assembly from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. that day.  The student testimonials were held at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in room 406.

            Dennis Ford was selected to present his testimonial due to his high communication and public speaking skills, as well as his willingness to work as a team player. “The PLC is a school that works at a pace that fits us instead of working at the pace that teachers want us to,” said Ford. “I never had a plan for the future what so ever, but every time I complete a class, I am one step closer to finishing the programs they have.”  There were only 12 spots for student presentations and Ford filled one of those honorable positions.

            Students were nominated by their executive directors, academic coordinators, services coordinators, and teachers, and were invited to attend the Student Achievement Awards luncheon on the March 13^th at noon. For more information on the Performance Learning Center or CIS Day, please contact Ronnie Dunn at 229-333-8597.