
School Philosophy
"Education is the service TLC is providing to its clients (parents.)"
Parents are ultimately responsible for
the education of their children. Today's parents must shop around to find the
best possible education or the type of school for their children. Some will
choose a private school, others will home school, while still others will chose
public school. If parents opt for public education, there may be several
choices: traditional, magnet, alternative, or charter schools. Parents then
"hire" (with tax dollars) the school which best fits their ultimate educational
goals, and they expect specific results. TLC is the school you have chosen and
hired to educate your children.
TLC provides a challenging curriculum
with high academic standards, but this is not a rigid "one size fits all"
education. Each year students are academically assessed. The teacher, with input
from the parents and student, will write a Personal Education Plan (PEP.) PEPs
will contain academic and personal goals specifically written for the needs of
each individual student. If a child is below grade level, the teacher will
provide the appropriate curriculum at school/home for the student to catch up.
If parents choose not to implement this, the student may not be able to
progress. Students who are above grade level will be given challenging
assignments which will keep them motivated.
TLC School Ethos
At Triumphant Learning Center, we
rejoice in our students' ability to rise to challenges. Contrary to popular
belief, self-esteem is not something that can be given. Genuine self-esteem
originates from self-respect which in turn comes through academic success, civic
responsibility, and correct behavior. Our aim is to provide a suitable learning
environment that will enable our students to achieve their goals and rise to
each challenge.
TLC Educational Focus
TLC offers a quality education
focusing on reading, writing, arithmetic, and responsibility. Reading is our
highest priority because it is crucial to all other learning. Personal
responsibility is also extremely important, and is taught through character
training, community service, and code of conduct. TLC's goal is for each student
to constantly aspire for academic and personal excellence.
Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Excellence is not an act but a habit.
by Aristotle