About The Learning Center
Learning Center Philosophy
Strong positive relationships are key to success in life. We believe that powerful relationships with student peers and with adults will yield positive results. The Learning Center offers an educational experience designed to develop the whole student. We foster a mindset that says "I will try, I will be civil, and I will be true" to myself and to others. Students and staff at the Learning Center continually strive for success in a positive collaborative learning relationship of academic and social discovery. Every day is an “expedition”. The "project" is always continual improvement of ourselves as an engaged community.
Learning Center Mission
The Learning Center will build relationships among students, staff, and the community that promote whole student growth, academic achievement, and guide multiple pathways towards college or career readiness. Students will reach proficiency through rigorous, integrated, authentic and personalized educational experiences.
The TLC Mission for daily student use:
Strong positive relationships are key to success in life. We believe that powerful relationships with student peers and with adults will yield positive results. The Learning Center offers an educational experience designed to develop the whole student. We foster a mindset that says "I will try, I will be civil, and I will be true" to myself and to others. Students and staff at the Learning Center continually strive for success in a positive collaborative learning relationship of academic and social discovery. Every day is an “expedition”. The "project" is always continual improvement of ourselves as an engaged community.
Learning Center Mission
The Learning Center will build relationships among students, staff, and the community that promote whole student growth, academic achievement, and guide multiple pathways towards college or career readiness. Students will reach proficiency through rigorous, integrated, authentic and personalized educational experiences.
The TLC Mission for daily student use:
We offer the following classes:
• English
• Math
• Life and Physical Science
• Social Studies
• Health
• Physical Education
• Fine Art (when possible)
• Financial Literacy (when possible)
• Team Building as a regular part of the program
• Leadership Class
Field Trips and Overnight Camping Trips
As an important part of the TLC program, we require off-campus experiences designed to enhance personal and team growth. Required service trips to neighboring communities are scheduled once a month. There are two camping trips a year: one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Recent trips have included: Jackman, Maine, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Mount Blue State Park in Maine.
Who is a student at The Learning Center?
A student who attends TLC:
• takes ownership and responsibility for his or her own learning and is willing to share that learning with
school and community.
• has a sincere desire to improve attendance and academic performance in order to be a successful adult.
• participates in team building activities and is willing to work with a variety of peers and adults in our community.
• willingly engages in outdoor activities such as camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and climbing.