The new school year is off to a fantastic start! We just finished our 6th week of school and the students are making great progress and are having a blast while being productive. Our teachers have implemented fun games to incentivize their students to look up misunderstood words and make program targets. The kids […]
For FTC (Florida Tax Credit) Scholarship recipients only: you will need to renew your scholarships for the 2020-21 school year now at: stepupforstudents.org Please note: if your child receives the FES (Family Empowerment Scholarship), there is no need to renew your scholarship each year. The school will do this for you. Should you have any questions, […]
“I like this school and my favorite subject is math and I like to hang out with my friends. I have caught up most of the way like last year, I was at a 7.9 (7th grade, 9th month) for word reading and comprehension and now I’m at 9.7 (9th grade, 7th month) for reading […]
“I love this school because I love hanging out with my friends and I love playing soccer! This school makes it easier to learn because I can work at my own pace. The teachers help me with my math because I struggle with division but it’s getting easier now. Ms. Erika really helps me a […]
“I have been learning math like multiplication. I like geography a lot. I think it’s very interesting. When I first got to Community Learning Center, I barely spoke English. I spoke mostly German and a little bit of Russian. Now I can speak a lot of English. I even help my mom with writing her […]
“All the teachers are helpful, sweet and nice. I love school because it is the best. Ms. Jen and Ms. Karey make me feel welcome. The school is clean and nice because of Mr. Jim.” “I learned how to read and research facts. Ms. Roz taught me how to read. Ms. Roz IS THE BEST […]
The students of Community Learning Center Academy were hosted by Clearwater Community Volunteers to celebrate International Chefs Day. Chef Zoltan and Chef Barry, executive chefs from the Fort Harrison Hotel and Chef Rene Marquis from the American Culinary Federation taught the students about making nutritious choices and introduced them to some exotic fruits. These fruits […]
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 […]
