The Learning Center

Everyone I work with here is neat and courteous and nice to the kids. Everyone is helpful.

The Learning Center has a great staff and a passion for helping students reach their potential in and out of the classroom.

The Gulfport schools have been blazing the trail for the state of MS by being the only school district in the state to fully implement the Common Core State Standards on behalf of the state department of ed. The teachers have received statewide and local notoriety for their efforts. Two members of the instructional department were selected to serve on the state's national PARCC team. Our district is progressive; for example, all 9th-10th grade students have been provided en e-reader to lighten the load of the book bags. Other technological advances are being made available to our teachers, students, and principals. All core classes have interactive whiteboards. We have redesigned our high school to give students career-based opportunities and early college experience during their junior and senior years. The arts are important to developing a well-rounded student. Our music programs (band, choir, and strings) are among the best in the country and world! How do I know? We continue to win sweepstakes awards each year and have been invited to Disney and Germany to showcase our talents! Athletics? We are the home of state champions in soccer, basketball, and weight lifting. Our Marine ROTC teaches leadership and continues to win state and regional competitions as well. We hold ourselves and our students to high levels of excellence. Gulfport is a great education destination!

SN: Those of us who work for the district may bring our children with us if we live out of district. I'm proud to say, we chose GSD. Best decision we could have made. My children's feeder pattern: West-Gulfport Central Middle-Gulfport High led my sons to honors programs and academic scholarships. This school is no exception! High standards coupled with hard work leads to a successful child.

The Learning Center is the alternative school for the Gulfport School District. The school has a wonderful, dedicated staff who not only help students with their academic achievements but also work to inspire students to become productive members of society.

The Learning Center is the parent school for The Blue School. The Blue School offers a second chance for students who have had problems adjusting to the traditional format. This school offers students an opportunity to get their GEDs. Over 75% of these students get their GEDs and enter the community colleges.

The Learning Center has a branch called the Drop-Out Prevention center which is a huge safety net for at-risk students. The school faculty will make home visits to determine needs and reduce attendance issues. The school will provide online courses to fifth year seniors and provide skills to earn a GED for students that have fallen behind in the traditional school system. The district provides transportation to/from school for those in need, and will pay the cost for GED testing.

Great alternative school experience here.