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Frequently Asked Questions
When
does the school day begin and end?
Our school
day begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:40 for K/1 students, 2:50
for 2/5 students, and 3:20 for 6/8 students..
When
does the school year begin and end?
School
typically begins at the end of August and ends in late May.
How
many students attend TLC?
We
currently have 58 students enrolled.
How
far is TLC from town?
TLC is approximately
10 minutes from downtown
Black Mountain
and 20-25 minutes from Asheville.
Does
TLC offer financial aid?
There is a
limited amount of funds available for scholarships to attend TLC.
Students must first be admitted to TLC before the process of
applying for a scholarship can begin.
Does
TLC require standardized testing?
Because we
are an independent school, we are required only to test at the end of
the 3rd and 6th grades.
Testing is optional for students in the 7th and 8th
grades. We use the
California Achievement Test.
What
is the student/teacher ratio?
K/1: 12 students, 1 lead teacher, 1 assistant
2/3: 14 students, 1 lead teacher, 1
assistant
4/5: 14 students with 2 lead teachers for
Language Arts;
1 lead teachers and 2 assistants for math/science
6/8: 18 students with 2 lead
teachers for Language Arts;
1 lead teacher and 2 assistants for math/science
How
much time do the students spend outdoors?
TLC
students spend a great deal of time outdoors. Children get a 15-30
minute mid-morning break and a 30-minute lunch break, during which the
vast majority of children eat their meals outdoors. Many of their
morning and afternoon learning activities take place outside when
possible. Students often complete reading assignments, skits, and
science lessons outdoors, in addition to art, PE, organic gardening, and
sometimes even music!
Do
you offer after-school care?
TLC does not have an
after-school care program. However,
we do offer an after-school homework club and after-school recess club that runs from
3:30-4:30 Monday - Thursday for a fee of $3-$4/day. There are a variety of
other after-school clubs that meet once a week. These club
offerings often include choices such as
yoga, art, chess, and math. After-school
club sessions last approximately 6-8 weeks.
Do
you accept visitors?
We
would love to have you visit our school! Please
see “Tour TLC” for visiting information.
How
do TLC graduates perform in public high school?
TLC
graduates do extremely well upon entering high school.
With a firm understanding of TEAM and conflict resolution, they
seem self-assured in handling differences with their new peers and are
routinely more academically advanced.
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