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Community Learning Center

Appleton Central’s Community Learning Center (CLC) is designed to meet the academic, social, and behavioral needs of students, in grades 6-8, who have been administratively placed in the program.  

The required hours of attendance are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

The curriculum is focused on the core subject areas of Mathematics, ELA, Science, and Social Studies, tailored to meet the student's grade level and his/her academic needs. The goal is to cover material that the student would be exposed to within their home school classes. Age-appropriate volunteer opportunities may be scheduled, as well as occasional fitness activities.  

The culture and climate of the program provide increased opportunities for attention to social and behavioral needs within the classroom. Students will also participate in individual and/or group work with the school social worker and professional counselor.  

Students will be required to follow established goals, follow all school rules and district expectations, and meet the requirements of their expulsion, withdrawal agreements, or school contract to remain enrolled. CLC prepares students to successfully return to their home school when academic and/or behavioral goals are met.

Curriculum

ELA

  • An integrated program where reading, writing, speaking, and listening are taught.
  • Reading in the content areas of science and social studies.
  • Writing will focus on classroom readings, open response items, analytical writing, and essay development.
  • Grammar, usage, mechanics, organization, and spelling are taught in connection with both reading and writing.

Mathematics

  • Direct instruction at the appropriate grade level.
  • Emphasis on practical application.

Science

  • Provides the student with experiences in the Life, Earth, Environmental, and Physical Sciences.
  • Classroom instruction, discussions, research, projects, and occasional demonstrations/activities.
  • Integration of reading and writing skills.

Social Studies

  • Instruction will include grade-appropriate U.S. History, World History, Ancient Civilizations, Geography, and Civics.
  • Integration of reading and writing skills.
  • Social & Behavioral Development
  • Individual goals developed with staff and family
  • Frequent contact between home and school
  • Individual counseling, monitored compliance in accordance with the district agreement

Questions/Concerns

Contact Mr. Heitl, Principal, at (920) 852-5590.

Handbook

DAN SPALDING ACADEMY (DSA)

Since 2003

Dan Spalding Academy recognizes that, at times, adolescents make decisions that result in withdrawal/expulsion from the school district. AASD faces the challenge of finding a balance between each student’s need for an education and every student’s right to a safe and drug-free learning environment. To this end, DSA incorporates Dan Spalding Academy, an after-school program, Monday - Thursday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, to serve the academic needs of students in the district who have been expelled or withdrawn, while also providing services to address the behaviors and decision-making that resulted in the expulsion or withdrawal.

The educational program and expectations are explained during the enrollment process. Attendance is required.

COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC)

Since 1999

The Community Learning Center incorporates the academic and social, and behavioral needs of students in grades 6-8. The educational program and expectations are explained during the enrollment process.  Students attend Monday – Thursday, 8:00– 11:15 am. Attendance is required.

The curriculum is primarily focused on mathematics, reading, and writing.  Science and social studies content is integrated into the communication arts coursework. Students' work is tied to their homeschool using CANVAS.  Individual and group work with the school social worker and professional counselor will occur.  Students will be required to establish goals, follow all school and district expectations, and meet the requirements of their expulsion or withdrawal agreements to remain enrolled. 

While enrolled in programming, students remain under their home school AASD handbook guidelines. There may be specific practices outlined below that apply to the high school students only.