SANFORD - 李早期学院 (LEC) has made tremendous progress since opening in 2006.

公立学校, which is operated by Lee County Schools in partnership with 中央卡罗莱纳社区学院, currently is home to approximately 300 students.

The school - where students have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost to the student - is located on 推荐正规买球平台's Lee Main Campus in Sanford.

The school lists its Mission Statement as: 李早期学院 graduates will be collaborative and critical thinkers, 有效的沟通者, lifelong learners with an enthusiasm for curiosity, responsible citizens through positive contributions to the community, 学者, 技术熟练的, 劳动力准备就绪."

李早期学院, 是李县学校的四所高中之一, offers students a unique opportunity to accelerate their path to success after high school,李县学校负责人Dr. 安迪·布莱恩. "Consistently ranked as one of the best high schools in North Carolina and the U.S., the faculty and staff work with students to tailor their education to meet their individual interests and career plans. Relationships with caring staff members help foster the students' ability to thrive on a small college campus and to make valuable connections in the community and beyond to achieve their goals."

Kisha Derr校长, 谁在LEC工作了五年, says of the school's success: "It's all about relationships! Our teachers work hard to create an inviting and supportive learning environment for our students. In turn, our students and staff show up every day wanting to be here. They feel valued, seen, heard, connected and supported. The environment has a significant impact on academics. Students cannot learn in a place where they don't feel welcomed. Everyone is inspired to do their best -- the teachers, the students, me, everyone!"

多年来，LEC的学生表现出色. 比如奥黛丽·托马斯(22届) was chosen for 推荐正规买球平台's nominee of the Great Within 58 award, also earning the Academic Excellence for Associate in Science. She also earned a 推荐正规买球平台 diploma in Business Administration.

Other LEC students recognized for 推荐正规买球平台 academic honor awards this year include Vicente Banuelos, 亚历克西斯Lezama, 达雷尔McIver, Autumn-Isabelle Owenby, 克劳迪娅·卡斯特罗·雷耶斯, 米娅Sosa-Dejesus, 和Jackie Vollbracht.

LEC had 21 students included into 推荐正规买球平台's Phi Theta Kappa this spring - with two LEC students as officers.

Nick Testa has served as the 推荐正规买球平台 liaison for the LEC program for seven years, and previously spent two years as the school's counselor.

"The students here are so motivated and just want to be successful, so the overall success can be mostly attributed to them,泰丝塔说.

The relationship between LEC and 推荐正规买球平台 has drawn much praise.

"I really appreciate the support I've received from 推荐正规买球平台," said Derr. "They are always willing to help support us in any way they can. There is a mutual respect and support between LEC and 推荐正规买球平台 staff. Our students feel welcomed on campus and are treated like college students."

Testa adds that a huge reason for LEC's success is the partnership between LEC and 推荐正规买球平台. "It is very strong and genuine and the key is that both partners are always putting students first in decision making. The partnership would not be possible without the efforts of both the LEC and 推荐正规买球平台 staff,泰丝塔说.

推荐正规买球平台总裁博士. 莉莎米. 查普曼 says early colleges have been part of North Carolina's Learn and Earn initiative for over 17 years. “我们在查塔姆的早期大学, 哈尼特, and Lee are some of the best examples of 推荐正规买球平台's great partnerships with our three counties' school systems,”医生说。. 查普曼. "They are intentionally designed to both serve a diverse population of students that reflects the demographics of our communities, and to provide these students with the personalized programming and support that allows them to excel in their learning and academic goals.

"Many of our early college students serve as student leaders during their time at 推荐正规买球平台 and continue that leadership and service mindset during their next stop after the college. They are not just our leaders of tomorrow, they are our leaders of today,”医生说。. 查普曼.

如欲了解更多资料，请浏览 www.李.k12.nc.美国/ 李early，或致电919-888-4502. The school is located at the 推荐正规买球平台 Lee Main Campus, 1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford.