Durham Performance Learning Center

The Person County Board of Education formulates policies for Person County Schools. The board prohibits reprisal and retaliation against any person who reports an act of discrimination, harassment and bullying. Person County Schools governs elementary, middle and high education institutions that offer a range of academic and enrichment programs. The district administers preschool and early intervention programs. Its Person High School operates chess, card and comedy clubs. Person County Schools educational institutions provide opportunities for sports activities, such as soccer, cross-country, football and basketball. The district s Helena Elementary School enrolls students in kindergarten through trade five. Helena Elementary School organizes parent-teacher conferences and operates after- and before-school care programs.

Florence Elementary School has an annual enrollment of more than 700 students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers various educational courses, such as art, music, physical education, technology, English as a Second Language, math, science and social studies. The school has a parent-teacher association that conducts monthly meetings and organizes various events and activities for the overall development of the school. It is a part of Guilford County Schools, which is one of the largest school districts in North Carolina that serves more than 71,000 students and has over 10,000 full- and part-time employees. Florence Elementary School is located in High Point, N.C.