B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T., Basic Education Students in Transition, are high school students who are enrolled in the exceptional children's program of the Rowan-Salisbury School System. During their years of high school their curriculum is based on developing independence in the home, in the community and at work.

The B.E.S.T. Curriculum:

• is driven by each student's Individualized Education Plan
• enables parents, students and teachers to establish and reach goals throughout a student's high school years
• involves math, science, english, and social studies, as well as electives outside the B.E.S.T. classroom
• allows students to explore various careers through CBVI, Community Based Vocational Instruction, which involves working in various community businesses
• is a functional curriculum, which means the subjects emphasize skills needed for greater independence
• allows students to participate in recreation/physical fitness activities such as the swimming at the YMCA and bowling at Woodleaf Lanes

CBVI Sites

• Farmhouse Restaurant
• First Presbyterian Church
• Goodwill
• Food Lion
• Catawba College
• Mr. Gatti's

Working Students

    Kierre will be staring In School Work Adjustment in February.  He will work at the Farmhouse twice a week and receive a stipend for his work.  Good luck Kierre!  Our seniors are working with Vocational Rehabilitation for future employment options.

Community Outreach

     Projects for BEST this semester are:  Habitat BBQ in the spring.  BEST partcipated in the Arc's Festival of Trees in December. 

Special Olympics                                              

     Our students are presently in training for the Swimming Olympics and the upcoming spring Track and Field competion.

 Young Life Capernaum

    Young Life Capernaum has been on hold as we reorganize our program.  Our young folks have missed it and their leaders have too!   We are still in search for leaders.  Please let us know if you are interested.

Supported Living Apartments 

    The Arc Rowan in conjunction with the Arc/NC have built supported living apartments on South Fulton Street and 17th Street.  These apartments are for persons with disabilities who may need community support for independent living.  At the present time, these apartments are full but the Arc Rowan has been keeping a waiting list.  If you are interested in the apartments call 704-637-1521.  Please call the Arc too if you would like to be included as a support person/circle of friends for those living on their own.