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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should: #3. Teach it with minimal altitude (prestige). Any good teacher will tell you that teaching isn’t about showing off how smart you are or making sure that your students respect you because you have multiple degrees and they don’t. Teaching is about helping […]
