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CURRICULUM - VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM - AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION - PROGRAM CALENDAR

THE TLC STUDENT

TLC is designed for capable young people who are frustrated by not being able to do their best. We pay attention to each person’s learning style and ability, no matter what the academic, social, or emotional issue. Our students may have attention deficit, depression, mood or behavior disorders, hyperactivity, or anxiety. Such problems along with Asperger or Tourette’s Syndromes are not the result of poor parenting. Most people do not outgrow their symptoms. Fortunately, education, medicine, and therapy can decrease symptoms. Our programs are tailored to improve academic and personal success. Our students learn how to plan a course of study and review goals every day.

CURRICULUM (Top)

Our curriculum is designed to meet each student's needs. We use a pragmatic language approach, and most of our students improve both their academic and social skills. We offer small classes for five to eight students.

We believe that small classes are best for our students who need highly individualized programs and a consistent and nurturing structure.

Working at one's own pace helps each student master skills and learn to succeed. Students do much of their academic work with computers, have tutors when needed, prepare for college entrance, and can learn pre-vocational and vocational skills.

We have a high rate of success; over eighty percent of our students complete our program, graduate, and enter a variety of post-secondary programs including college placement.

The Learning Clinic Country Day School offers research-based therapeutic education to improve mood, attention, and learning. Our goal is to increase each student's knowledge and self-confidence in academic and interpersonal pursuits. Our curriculum is designed for students with gifted and talented (130-140 IQ) through low average (85-90 IQ) abilities in grades K - 12.

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM (Top)

The Visual Arts are an important part of the curriculum at The Learning Clinic. Our studio offerings include 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design studies, drawing and painting, graphic arts and technologies, crafts, and a unit of ceramics. Art classes are offered to all TLC students as part of their academic program. After school art workshops are available to serious artists who want to prepare portfolios and further develop their skills for post high school study.

Our discipline based art education approach includes the creating of art and the use of imagination for self-expression. The aim is to develop a deeper understanding of the role of the arts throughout history and the relevance of art education in the development of higher order thinking skills, problem solving ability, and increased motivation to learn.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION (Top)

• Age range 6 - 22
• Academic deficiencies - responsive to tutorial
• Computer experience and interest
• ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Oppositional Behavior, Depression, Anxiety, and Learning Disabilities

PROGRAM CALENDAR (Top)

Monday through Thursday the school day is from 8:10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with Extended Day Workshops from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday the school day is from 8:10 am to 2:00 pm. The day program is in session for 250 days a year. We have a "rolling admission" which means that openings become available throughout the year. We also offer an extensive summer program and a 365 days per year residential program.