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ALICE CARLSON APPLIE D LEARNING C E NTE R
JEANNIE ROBINSON, PRINCIPAL
3320 W. CANTEY ST. 817.815.5700
ALICECARLSONALC.FWISD.ORG
The applied learning approach encourages children to be independent learners while
and community. Students also receive instruction by certified specialists in music, art,
working as members of a team to apply classroom learning to new situations. In addition
computers and physical education.
to team work, an applied learning education emphasizes: •
Communication skills, especially writing
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Awareness of positive complex behavior such as problem-solving
• School-wide discipline model is based on positive discipline and peer mediation that encourages student responsibility • Assessment system that utilizes nationally benchmarked standards, rubrics and
Applied Learning students work with businesses and organizations outside the classrooms to complete hands-on, real-world, child-centered projects within authentic learning situations.
particular interest, participate in fine arts and provide volunteer service to the school
Gardens, University Baptist Church and Texas Master Gardeners • Computer lab and laptop computer cart for student use • Outdoor Learning Environment for science observations, projects and experiments
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Carlson’s enrichment program provides opportunities for students to study areas of
criteria charts, parent-child-teacher conferences and portfolio presentations • Partnerships with the Fort Worth Zoo, Texas Christian University, REAL School