PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Advisory Program
Each student has a special individual assigned to him or her, who makes sure that he or she is getting the best possible education, and staying on track with all of their studies. The Advisory program meets once a week in the high school, and twice a week in the middle school. Most staff members serve as advisors. Each staff advisor has a group of students, for which he/she is responsible. In these sessions, students discuss goals, dreams, ideas and problems. They assess their progress in grades and on tests. An important part of the advisor/advisee program is to prepare students for the worlds of high school, careers and college.
“Failure is Not an Option” Extended Learning Institute/ After School Program
With funding from the federal government, through Title I, CHEC offers tutoring Monday through Thursday, to all students in need. It is our belief that we must offer multiple opportunities and extended time for learning, in addition to the regular school day. Tutoring is available from qualified teachers, aides and volunteers in Math, English, and Reading. The Extended Learning Institute also serves as a homework center for students who need help with homework or who just need a quiet place to study. Participation is required for all students who have difficulty meeting the standards in a core course, are not yet proficient on DCCAS, or who have received an ‘F’ in any class. Students who are failing a course and do not attend tutoring will be required to have a parent conference, and parental intervention will be required until the student attends tutoring. Continued failure to attend tutoring could result in the student being transferred to another school. All students can succeed and excel, given time and appropriate attention.