CLC Academy is all decked out for the holidays! (click for more pics)
Shout out to all the PTO moms who came out and decorated the school for Christmas or donated decorations! The kids were thrilled to see their classrooms all decked out for Santa. We appreciate you!
Thank you to the fabulous Parent-Teacher Organization!
Thanks to the PTO for showing the teachers and staff so much Valentine’s Day LOVE! Everyone is enjoying the Valentine’s basket filled with goodies, the delicious coffee and the cutest little V-Day donuts we’ve ever seen! We all feel the love! The kids are also going to love the fun prizes the PTO purchased for […]
Hurricane Eta School Closure Information
CLC Academy is closely monitoring Hurricane Eta’s path. CLC Academy will be closed Thursday, November 12th and will follow the Pinellas County Schools schedule for reopening. Pinellas County Schools works closely with Pinellas County Emergency Management to monitor storms and their impact to our region. You may check for weather updates at: www.pcsb.org/weather […]
10 COMMON REASONS WHY STUDENTS SAY THEY DON’T LIKE SCHOOL
It’s boring My class is too hard I don’t like the teacher (teacher is mean) I’m not good at ________ (subject) I can’t concentrate in class Homework I never do good on exams, no matter how hard I try I get in trouble for talking in class I don’t like getting up early I’m interested in […]
FOR WHAT PURPOSE?
As adults, we often push our children (and students) in an effort to assist them to attain what we know to be their full potential. We tell them that they “must” know/learn/achieve certain things in order to be able to be successful in the grown-up world. This advice often falls upon deaf ears. Very […]
TEACHING POINT #1 INTEREST & USE IN LIFE
If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should: #1. Present it in its most interesting form. Find something about the subject matter that engages and holds the attention of the students at the appropriate age level. Correlate the subject to something they already know, admire or have strong interest in. Showcase […]
TEACHING POINT #2 KEEP IT SIMPLE
If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should: #2. Present it in its simplest form (but not necessarily its most elementary). Break down concepts into simple terms so even complex subject matter is presented into bite size pieces that can be easily understood. Doctors describe medical procedures in “laymen’s […]