Small Learning Communities

Personalized Learning

In order to make sure that each student receives personal attention, CHEC has been divided up into five  Small Learning Communities.  The goal of these Small Learning Communities is to provide clear focus, strong student teacher relationships, and attention to the needs of students at different points in their middle and high school careers. Each SLC has its own floor in the building, along with its own administrator, counselor, teachers, and support staff.  

The goal of Small Learning Communities is to address student needs in numerous ways:

- personalize the physical environment by clustering student transitions to limited areas

- centralize the teachers and staff that serve the small learning community

- ensure that each student is well known by at least one caring adult

- individualize learning to optimize student strengths and assets

- expedite intervention to respond to student needs and areas of improvement 

SLCs meet weekly to review goals, a plan of action and evidence of results in helping students reach high standards.  SLCs also have themes and chants to build their sense of belonging to their SLC.