Monarch Butterflies!
The Community Learning Center Academy students had a terrific time watching the Monarch Caterpillars grow into butterflies in September. The process was so interesting for all the students!
IS MEMORIZATION REAL LEARNING?
So much emphasis in formal education seems to be on memorization. Memorization of facts, dates, formulas…the list goes on. Often students are encouraged to memorize data and this is thought to be a measure of learning. The use of this is mostly so they can then take an exam and get a passing grade. If they can […]
First Day of School!
We are very excited to start the 2019-2020 school year! We are looking forward to seeing many new faces and those of our returning students! Let’s have a great year!
CLC Academy Student Wins Big with Fractions!
“At first when I was learning fractions, I was very unsure how to do them. I was so confused how to multiply and divide them. I didn’t really know what fraction even meant. Now I feel so confident in fractions and I feel like I can do any problem. Now I know what fractions mean […]
CLC Academy Awards!
Today we honored the Community Learning Center Academy students with Academy Awards. (At least our version of Academy Awards!) Each student was presented with a unique award – awards ranging from Outstanding Academic Achievement to Sunshine Award. These awards are given based on each students strengths in different areas, both in and out of the […]
Students Celebrate End of School Year With a Splash!
The Community Learning Center Academy students celebrated the end of the school year with a pizza party, games and then an epic water fight. Here’s a great tip to have a “water balloon” fight that keeps on going: Have several buckets of water strategically placed. Fill them with sponges from the dollar store and let […]
Trip to the Library
Ms. Sharon’s students took another trip to the library and once again had fun doing STEM projects while they were there. Ms. Sharon reports that the librarians once again commented on how interested and engaged the students were and that they were also very well behaved!
Students Clean Up Neighborhood
Today the students of Community Learning Center Academy did a clean up of the local neighborhood. They picked up several bags of trash and helped make the community look better! Very well done to the staff and students who are giving back to their community!
Students Enjoy Easter Egg Hunt
Today the students went on an Easter egg hunt hosted by Clearwater Community Volunteers in Osceola Park. The students each found many eggs, including a special egg that could be traded for a stuffed animal. The students enjoyed their adventure and their gifts from Clearwater Community Volunteers.
CLC Academy Students Pick Their Own Blueberries!
The students of Community Learning Center Academy went to Church Lake Farms where they got to pick their own blueberries. They had twelve varieties to choose from, each having its own unique flavor. All the students and the staff had a great time! They got to taste as many blueberries as they wanted and then […]