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Middle School Program

Dallas Learning Center StudentsThe DLC middle school program offers a traditional classroom environment with a 10 to 1 student/teacher ratio, as well as one-on-one math instruction within a self-contained classroom. In addition, DLC offers specialty area teachers in all subjects. DLC helps to motivate students to achieve their goals using strong academics but in a less pressured, positive school environment.

The middle school provides a full curriculum including electives. The curriculum is tailored to each student’s individual needs. We offer additional programs designed to meet the needs of the learning-differenced and the accelerated student, as well as students on the autism spectrum.

Middle School Curriculum

A traditional classroom environment (10:1 student/teacher ratio) with a full curriculum including electives

Courses

English (Reading, Vocabulary, Composition, Grammar, Reading Comprehension), Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Spanish, Physical Education, Art/Music, and organizational skills

Pace

Students benefit from learning through genuine understanding and application of knowledge. Students learn at a natural pace with set deadlines.

Fieldtrips

Every Friday, 4 hours is reserved for experiential learning / field trips.

  Homework Policy  

Approximately 10 minutes per night

Conferences Per Year

At the request of parent or administration; open house twice per year

After-School Care

Students may stay at DLC as late as 5:00 for pick up at no additional charge.

School Hours

9:15 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday; 9:15 am to 1:45 pm Friday

Office Hours

8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday

Lunch

Bring sack lunch, microwave ovens available. Vending machines on site. Pizza, Chick-fil-A, and Subway available 4 days per week.

Dress Code

Casual (see policy manual for specifics). No uniforms

Computers

Laptops available for student use

Novels

Students read novels of their choice, at their own pace, twenty minutes per day. They do book reports to rate the novel.

Environment

Positive, accepting, friendly environment

Behavior Modification System

Students can receive merits to purchase privileges and demerits, which can result in loss of privileges.

Middle School Courses


DLC Subjects Include:


  • ENGLISH
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    - This class includes composition, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and editing.


  • LITERATURE
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    - This class focuses on reading and analysis of all forms of literature.


  • SCIENCE
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    - This class is experiment-based with lecture to develop note-taking skills.


  • HISTORY
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    - Students learn about our world through lecture (with note taking), discussion, guest speakers, and videos.


  • MATH
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    - The individualized curriculum is taught one-on-one in a self-contained classroom.


  • ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
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    - Each student's homework sheet is filled out daily with teacher supervision.


  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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    - P.E. is taught by a DLC teacher at Heights Recreation Center. Activities include forty minutes of basketball or other athletic games and outside activities at Heights Park.


  • SPANISH
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    - Spanish vocabulary is taught through games and discussions thirty minutes per day.


  • ART
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    - Art techniques are taught across mediums through hands-on learning in a relaxed setting.


  • RESEARCH
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    - This class focuses on projects to supplement Science, History, and English. Projects are done at school, not at home.


  • WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL SKILLS
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    Examples include:

    - Physical (rock climbing, hiking, bowling, etc.)

    - Educational (Perot Museum, Dallas Children's Theater, art museums, etc.)

    - Community Service (North Texas Food Bank, SPCA, shelter donations, etc.)