SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITY
Smaller learning communities are focused learning environments within a larger school setting in which a group of teachers and other adults works closely with a particular group of students to meet their needs, monitor their progress, and provide academic support. Smaller learning communities are seen nationwide as one of the “best practices” in recent years. Small learning communities change the way students and teachers are grouped. They can include academies, schools-within-a-school, or career pathways. At CHS, the Academies focus on college and career readiness through rigor, relevance and relationships.
According to the National Education Academy (NEA), small learning communities demonstrate positive impacts on all students and are beneficial for many reasons. An extensive body of research suggests that small schools and small learning communities have the following significant advantages:
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EMAC 2012This is a photo gallery of things EMAC students did in 2012. The EMAC Academy is a close family and small learning communities are a great way for our friendships to grow.
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