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Schools
Lee
County School District ·
Lee Academy
East Arkansas Community College ·
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
Phillips
Community College of the University of Arkansas in Helena, AR
Lee County
School District
Curricula: The Lee County
School District offers a challenging educational climate through
quality curricula sequencing from K-12, including:
Gifted and Talented Program:
Enrichment classes K-2, Resource Classes 3-6, Honors classes 7-12,
and Phillips Community College Program grade 12.
Special Education: Classes
for educable mentally retarded and learning disabled children are
offered at all levels.
HIPPY Program: Home Instruction
for Preschool Youngsters Program. Students (K-8) are provided daily
directed teaching lessons (Direct Instruction) in math, developmental
and/or corrective reading along with an integrated language arts
program that emphasizes listening, higher order thinking, speaking
and expressive writing. This is in addition to the core curriculum.
Characteristics that set Direct Instruction apart from other programs
are: (1) Direct Instruction programs are easily monitored and are
regularly supervised to ensure student success. (2) Criterion-referenced
testing procedures are periodically used to ensure proper placement
and teacher accountability.
Junior High: Regular
academic subject areas and a variety of elective courses.
High School: Foreign
language (French and Spanish), speech, drama, journalism, social
studies, (civics. world history, world affairs, global studies),
math (geometry, trigonometry, calculus, applied math), art, band,
music theory, natural and physical education and extensive vocational
offerings.
Alternative Learning:
The Alternative Learning Environment provides an appropriate setting
for students who are unable to remain/achieve in the regular school
setting.
Extracurricular Activities:
Academic fairs and contests, special interest clubs, school plays,
band, chorus, drill team, cheerleading and competitive sports.
The Lee County School
District is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association AAA
athletic conference.
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Lee Academy
943 HWY 243, Marianna,
Arkansas 72360
870-295-3444 FAX 870-295-2229
Lee Academy is a small,
private school serving around 300 students from preschool through
twelfth grade. We are accredited through the Mississippi Private
School Education Association. Emphasis is placed on the recognition
and need of each child to help them grow socially, emotionally,
and academically to the best of his or here ability. We take pride
in all of our students and strive to help them do their best. The
success of our educational process is due to the support of parents,
staff, students, and community. Working together, we have created
a close "family like" atmosphere, a desire for academic excellence,
and a genuine concern for others.
Purpose
The purpose of Lee Academy
is simply and directly stated as quality education. As we strive
to achieve this objective, emphasis is given to helping students
acquire a desire for knowledge and respect for learning, an understanding
of our cultural heritage and respect for our country, a strong moral
character, and a well developed sense of personal responsibility.
Facts and Figures
Teachers: 17 certified
teachers and 4 aides Teacher/Student Ratio: 1-15 Graduation Rate:
100% ACT and SAT Testing: Lee Academy seniors test above the national
and the state averages on both tests. Stanford Achievement Test:
Given to grades 1,2,3,5,7, & 10. Student scoring is above the state
and national averages. Lee Academy Preschool is licensed through
the Arkansas Department of Human Services. At the present time,
we are licensed to serve 14 children. That number can be increased
to 22 if the need arises. This program is for four-year-old children.
Lee Academy offers a challenging curriculum for both elementary
and high school students. Lower Elementary stresses Math and Language
Arts with a strong emphasis on phonics. Handwriting, Science, and
Social Studies are also taught as well as Music Appreciation, Physical
Education, Library Science, Foreign Language, and Computer Science.
Upper Elementary stresses all subject areas listed above with extra
emphasis on Problem Solving, Reading Comprehension, and Critical
Thinking as well as Music Appreciation, Physical Education, Library
Skills, Foreign Language, and Computer Science. A tutoring program
is offered daily for grades one through six. Junior High students
are offered Math, History, English, Science, and a variety of electives.
High School students are offered honors courses for the college
bound student and basic courses for the non-college bound student.
Foreign Language and Computer Science are also offered.
Extracurricular Activities
Academic Contests, Spelling
Bees, Art Contests, Spanish Club, Beta Club, Elementary and High
School Student Council, Fire Marshals, Yearbook Staff, Newspaper
Staff, Office Management Club, National Honor Society, Reading Challenge,
Science Fair, Super Scholars Club, Music Appreciation, Drama, Outstanding
Students, Academic Departmental Awards. Athletic Activities Athletic
activities are an important part of student life, second only to
academics, and Lee Academy strives to make the opportunity to participate
in inter-school athletics available to as many students as possible.
Football (elementary, junior and senior high), Basketball (elementary,
junior, and senior high), Baseball, Track, Softball, Golf, and Cheerleading.
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East Arkansas
Community College
Located on 70-acre campus
just off Hwy. 284 (Newcastle Road) in Forrest City. Degrees offered:
- Associate of Arts
degree (A.A.)
- Associate of Applied
Science degree (A.A.S.)
- The Technical Certificate
Bachelor of Science degree (due to a new Arkansas State University/EACC
partnership.)
For more information
call (870)633-4480, ext. 214.
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Crowley's Ridge
Technical Institute
Located at 1620 Newcastle
Road, Forrest City, AR 72336
Crowley's Ridge Vo-Tech
has 13 full-time programs: auto body repair, automotive service
technology, basic drafting technology, business computerized accounting
& secretarial/word processing, child care specialist, cosmetology,
electronic technology, industrial equipment technology, licensed
practical nursing, machine shop technology, major appliance service,
residential construction/carpentry and welding.
Short-term programs are:
certified nursing assistant, truck driving, emergency medical technology
and adult education.
For more information,
call (870) 842-5411 or 1-800-842-2317.
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