The Pickens Alternative Center for Education (PACE) will serve as a placement for students in grades 6-12 who have displayed behaviors that are considered discipline infractions under the student code of conduct warranting a suspension longer than ten days. Upon enrollment at PACE, students will be expected to adhere to the handbook and guidelines specific to the program in addition to this handbook. Pickens Junior High PACE will serve as a placement of up to 45 school days for 6-8 graders. Pickens High PACE will serve as a placement for students in grades 6-8 to be served greater than 45 school days.

In both locations, full time certified staff will facilitate a schedule that supports continuation of academics through online platforms and small group/individual instruction in order to keep pace with rigor at each student's original school. PACE staff will maintain communication with teachers at the original school to ensure instruction that supports mastery of standards while providing feedback on student progress both academically and behaviorally. Also included in the daily schedule will be structured activities that support a successful return to the student's original school by providing instruction related to behavioral strategies while creating relationships with PACE staff and maintaining relationships with their original teachers.