Middle School - Grades 6-8
When students come to The Center, they are very often in crisis. Many have experienced extended absences from school, socialisolation and/or complex learning issues. So, we begin with a carefully formulated, relationship-based approach and set about the work of helping these children gain the adaptive social-emotional skills they need to engage more positively in their world and in learning. This sophisticated intervention puts into action highly effective strategies for guiding a wide range of children with learning and adjustment difficulties and, so, is foundational to CLU’s programs and its goal of fostering competent, self-directive adults.
Since gaps in academic skills are common among children who attend The Center, defining and addressing them begins immediately.Deficits may be in speech and language, graphomotor, computational or other areas. And, the causes may be several, including differences and delays in neurological development, problems with attention and activity level, and social-emotional difficulties, among others.
The shorthand we use for our approach is “R.E.A.D.”: Relationships, Executive functioning, Assistive technology and Development. Throughout our programs we create opportunities for building lasting interpersonal Relationships and mastering Executive functioning, or effective planning and decision-making. Our students are also taught best uses of Assistive technology, especially computer-based tools for enhanced learning. And, they are encouraged to explore their uniqueness through the Development of personal talents and skills. Taken together, these key elements set the stage for an enriched journey toward productive, independent and confident lives.
Middle School Curriculum Grades 6-8
The Center provides a rich array of effective and specialized learning opportunities to help students in the middle grade levels gain the confidence, skills and strategies they need to function successfully in school and life. Expertly geared to address individual learning, behavioral and social-emotional styles, coursework also meets California state standard curriculum guidelines.
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7
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Electives
Grades 6-8 |
Language Arts |
Language Arts |
Language Arts |
Art |
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Drama |
Science |
Science |
Science |
Digital Photography |
Social Studies |
Social Studies |
Social Studies |
Music |
Physical Education |
Physical Education |
Physical Education |
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Elective |
Elective |
Health |
Blended Day Program
The Center’s Blended Day Program serves grades 3-12 and is designed for students who need individualized instruction only in selected subject areas. The remainder of their day is spent at their regular public or private school. All of our educational programs can be customized to fit into a Blended Day schedule. Classes are held either in the morning or the afternoon, Monday thru Friday.