Student

I really love going to CLC. I feel like people fit like a puzzle, and you are allowed to let out your weirdness, and I love that.

Parent

Students are empowered to see learning as a process that requires experimentation, exploration, success, and failure. It isn't a linear process. I love that they are not afraid to try new things and not afraid to fail. This requires a very unique environment that is supportive and intimate.

Parent

My child feels comfortable here and therefore it is easier for him to learn. I also appreciate the project - based learning - I feel it prepares students for some real - life employment and life situations. I also appreciate the small class size and team teaching approach. I feel that kids can be themselves here.

Parent

Each child is valued for their unique interests, personalities, and abilities. The teachers are amazing, and the administration has never seemed annoyed with us—not once! You don’t find that in public schools. Our daughter has had so many great opportunities. CLC has transformed her view of learning. Thank you!

Student

I really like going to CLC and it's changed my life!

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CLC IS THE BEST!!!

Parent

I appreciate that you make things happen—you don’t wait for perfection, you just get it done. You show kids that mistakes are for learning, not shame or worry. At this age, when peers matter so much, being silly or making mistakes openly is invaluable. They love school, are engaged in learning, and it’s the best thing for my kids.

Parent

Not sure where to start!!!! The staff—both teachers and admin!!! You are the reason for everything I value: a caring atmosphere, creative specials, small class sizes, technology use, project-based learning, and countless ways for kids to express themselves and focus on their passions. Briefly, you guys rock!

Parent

I appreciate the caring and support that my child receives from her teachers and support staff, the availability of the social skills group, the smaller size of the school, and the wonderful specials opportunities she has there.

Student

I love coming to school. It is a lot different than public schools. The teachers are loving and caring and teach us very well!

Student

CLC is a great school. It is fun, challenging, and it helps me learn. I enjoy the way we do projects and the variety of things we do. 

Parent

I value the fact that my child calls CLC a "Dream School"

Parent

Our child enjoys the technology and the ability to develop skills using the technology that she finds interesting. We think it will have a major impact on her future learning, too.

Parent

I value the loving environment and the respect I see the staff and teachers show for the students, and the students show to the staff and teachers. This wonderful environment of respect creates a beautiful, safe place for children to grow and learn. 

Student

What I value most at clc is that it is a very comfortable environment, but still structured. What I mean by that is we can feel comfortable, but we are still pushed to move forward on our work.

Student

The thing that I really like about CLC is that the teachers are very kind and you can actually talk to them.

Student

I value the face to face time I get with my teachers.

Parent

I love that the teachers know my child, that they show concern for my child, and that they embrace my child's talents, spirit, and creativity. The characterisitcs that were once considered a "problem" are viewed as strengths at CLC. The teachers look for these strengths and work to help the child develop them.

Parent

My daughter is valued for who she is and the focus is on her abilities. She is encouraged appropriately and the school atmosphere is one of creativity and friendship. The teachers are approachable and professional and fun!

Parent

Too many things to list. Awesome teachers, fabulous curricula. Kids are ALWAYS engaged in learning, not just sitting at desks being preached to. FEW, IF ANY, worksheets! Students become comfortable giving presentations and using technology. They become self-directed. I am THRILLED with the education my kids.

Student

I love being challenged by my work. I really love this school!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Student

I like the fact that it is a small, communal school with nice kids. I feel safer here than in a large middle school with lots of kids.

Student

I value that we can talk freely to the teachers. I also value that they have enough respect and trust in us that we can be responsible for laptops. I really actually like everything about CLC.

Parent

The sense of community. The school is small and welcoming, and the staff is very dedicated. I never feel treated like a stranger or subjected to endless bureaucracy when I come to visit. The projects are very engaging and challenging, and the kids get excited and invested in learning. There is very little drudgery or busy work.

Parent

My daughter is valued for who she is and the focus is on her abilities. She is encouraged appropriately and the school atmosphere is one of creativity and friendship. The teachers are approachable, professional, and fun!

Student

The teachers are always very welcoming and they prove time after time that they care very much about you and your education.

Parent

It is the only local school that I know of that has addressed bullying in a way that makes it actually stop! The school creates a sense of community that values each child and helps them grow and become independent thinkers. Non-conformity is the best sense of the word.

Student

CLC has a strong, connected community which is like my second family.

Parent

My child started part way through the school year. Her interest in school has come back. She is challenged. She looks forward to the next day’s activities. She is treated like a student, not a child. I love that she has responsibilities to be accounted for. I am beyond happy with her school year!

Student

I like that it is a small school and everyone knows each other on a first-name basis. This allows me to connect more with the teachers and students surrounding me.

Parent

It’s a place where kids come first. The children and their learning is top priority. There is nothing else that matters more, and I believe that caring teachers (which CLC is full of!) are the key to a good education and positive learning.

Student

I value the teacher-student relationship a lot. Oftentimes at my old school, I would be nervous to ask a teacher a question. Here, I am very comfortable with the teachers.

Parent

I value the personal connections that teachers make with my son. He is truly enjoying school once again! I feel all of his teachers push him to be his best self!

Student

I think that CLC has a strong sense of community because of our small population, which is something that I love about this school.

Student

What I value most about CLC is the project-based learning. I really enjoy how after you learn information you can put it to good use by showcasing it.