Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
101 Primary Way
Lawton, MI 49065
Office: 269.624.7828
School Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Tamara Webster
Principal
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
The 2003 - 2004 school year marked the first year for Alternative and Education at Lawton Community Schools. This program was designed to give students who have not been successful in the traditional high school and community members interested in high school an opportunity to graduate by completing an individualized,computer-assisted program. Students complete a series of competency based courses, covering all areas required by the state and Lawton Community Schools for a diploma.
The program has seen much growth from its first six students and several graduates. In 2010 - 2011 the program underwent voluntary restructuring and the name was subsequently changed to Lawton Accelerated Academic Center, LAAC. The Center currently has three programs.
Academic High School:
A program for students who are less than 20 years of age by September 1 of the current school year, the high school program offers students the ability to be self-paced, focus on academics, and excel or get back on track. In addition to academics, students may participate in daily study groups as well as a physical education program.
Credit Recovery:
Credit recovery is offered to Lawton High School students who are generally on track for graduation but may need to “recover” a class or credit to earn a Michigan Merit Diploma. Classes are self-placed and students come on a schedule they determine in conjunction with the high school principal and/or guidance counselor.
Shared Time Partnership:
The LAAC serves as the central administrative hub of the Lawton Shared Time Partnership. The Partnership is a cooperative partnership providing non-core elective courses and is available to all students residing within Van Buren County and all school districts which are contiguous to Van Buren County. All classes in the partnership are available to students enrolled in Lawton Community Schools. For more information, see the Lawton Shared Time Partnership page.
Our Location:
The LAAC is located on the southwest corner of the current Lawton High School Building. Guests should enter via the Lawton High School entrance. We ask all guests to make appointments prior to visiting the LAAC.