| The Tuckerton Campus opened in 1991 and offers special education services for students classified ED and MD. The students range in age from 5-21 and come from Ocean, Atlantic, and Burlington Counties. The school operates as a private day school providing a specialized education program set in a therapeutic environment teaching students the skills they need for a useful productive stable life. Our primary goal is to facilitate the student's return to public school when appropriate and prepare the students for life after graduation. Like our other campuses, the Tuckerton campus is staffed by a variety of full-time professionals, including administrators, social workers, certified teachers, and a minimum of one teacher assistant for each classroom. Our classes are self-contained and limited to no more than 12 students, in order to maximize the educational experience. Our school supervised field trips to places such as Black Beard's Cave or Conti Farm Pumpkin Patch! Student enjoy participating in the Music Appreciation Program. Because students present special challenges to meet their diverse academic, vocational and social needs, we believe in the importance of individualized instruction. Therefore, teachers' assistants support the educational process by helping students focus on classroom instruction and activities. We also implement a system of behavior management that positive student behavior. This helps our students to succeed educationally, socially, and emotionally. The Tuckerton Campus is home to the Coastal Hurricanes - our motivated and enthusiastic sports team. The Hurricanes proudly participate in the Big Coast Athletic League, which enables our student athletes to compete on an interscholastic level. The Hurricanes engage in softball, basketball, bowling and power lifting competitions. Students in Tuckerton are exposed to many different forms of artistic expression. Art is not only encouraged as an individual pursuit, but in addition, students work together on community projects such as Alex's Lemondade Stand or various art projects for sale. |
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Principal
G. Robert Minisi, MA
Supervisor of Special Education
Renee Waddell, MSW, LCSW, SAC
G. Robert Minisi, MA
Supervisor of Special Education
Renee Waddell, MSW, LCSW, SAC
420 East Main Street
Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087
Phone: (609) 294-9393
Fax: (609) 294-2398
E-Mail: clck@comcast.net
Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087
Phone: (609) 294-9393
Fax: (609) 294-2398
E-Mail: clck@comcast.net
| The campus of CLC Tuckerton. |
Welcome to the Coastal Learning Center, Tuckerton Campus webpage. This page is designed
to get you familiar with our campus, give you the latest news, and help you to see the positive
environment our school offers. Our students and staff work together to make the learning process
both fun and educational. Take a look at some of the things our school is involved in.
to get you familiar with our campus, give you the latest news, and help you to see the positive
environment our school offers. Our students and staff work together to make the learning process
both fun and educational. Take a look at some of the things our school is involved in.
| ABOUT OUR SCHOOL |
Each month at CLC Tuckerton, a schoolwide competition unites the
students in ways that help them use their imagination and writing skills. Our
Essay of the Month features a variety of topics that focus on a monthly
theme. Each student is free to pick the topic of their choice. Through
research, pre-writing, editing, and the final product, students learn the
basics of writing an essay, as well as hope to win the coveting Essay of the
Month prize. One student from each class is then picked as the winner, who
goes out to lunch with their fellow essay winners! Check out this month's
topics HERE and check back for the winning essays!
students in ways that help them use their imagination and writing skills. Our
Essay of the Month features a variety of topics that focus on a monthly
theme. Each student is free to pick the topic of their choice. Through
research, pre-writing, editing, and the final product, students learn the
basics of writing an essay, as well as hope to win the coveting Essay of the
Month prize. One student from each class is then picked as the winner, who
goes out to lunch with their fellow essay winners! Check out this month's
topics HERE and check back for the winning essays!
| The February 2008 Essay of the Month contest is on! |
Each morning, our principal, Mr. Minisi, puts together our daily announcements covering all the days
events. Now, these announcements are coming online for everyone to enjoy. Including such topics
as Word of the Day, daily trivia, and events that happened in history, its a morning read that is not
to be missed. Enjoy some of the sites to find where he gets all this wonderful information!
events. Now, these announcements are coming online for everyone to enjoy. Including such topics
as Word of the Day, daily trivia, and events that happened in history, its a morning read that is not
to be missed. Enjoy some of the sites to find where he gets all this wonderful information!
WORD OF THE DAY
Click HERE to find out what today's Word of the Day is. Students are encouraged to discover words they
may not know, or know the meaning of. Each school day another word is used, so that by the end of the
year, our students' vocabulary has grown!
may not know, or know the meaning of. Each school day another word is used, so that by the end of the
year, our students' vocabulary has grown!
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Click HERE to learn what happened on This Day in History. By doing this, we are helping to relate moments
from the past to our current date. This look back in history gives our students a background on events they
might not be aware of, and describes what exactly happened then!
from the past to our current date. This look back in history gives our students a background on events they
might not be aware of, and describes what exactly happened then!
Coastal Learning Center, Tuckerton Campus, has developed a Structured Learning
Experience designed specifically for the special needs student. Our School and
Work Program provides the student with information and opportunities to develop
and refine skills for entry level employment. In addition, the student will be involved
in simulated work experience. The student may be placed in a paid job at a local
community work site, upon successful completion of per-employment orientation.
Experience designed specifically for the special needs student. Our School and
Work Program provides the student with information and opportunities to develop
and refine skills for entry level employment. In addition, the student will be involved
in simulated work experience. The student may be placed in a paid job at a local
community work site, upon successful completion of per-employment orientation.
The CLC Tuckerton Campus is very involved in making the students education as full as possible. One
aspect of our program that interests our students are the specials. Besides the usual in-class teaching,
our students are given a more well-rounded education by involving them in other activities. Whether it is
in the kitchen, or out in the garden, we challenge our students to find areas that interest them as well as
learn a thing or two.
aspect of our program that interests our students are the specials. Besides the usual in-class teaching,
our students are given a more well-rounded education by involving them in other activities. Whether it is
in the kitchen, or out in the garden, we challenge our students to find areas that interest them as well as
learn a thing or two.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS May 23, 2008 Early Dismissal May 26, 2008 Memorial Day SCHOOL CLOSED June 16-20, 2008 Early Dismissals June 20, 2008 Last Day of School |
Click on a date below for the morning announcements from that day!
On April 9th, 2008, the reigning Softball Champions, the CLC Tuckerton Hurricanes, returned to the
pitching mound for another season of play. This year, they are defending their title as champions
after last years stellar season.
Under the coaching skills of Mr. Marguilies, the Hurricanes faced their first foe, the Howell Sharks.
Even though the weather was cold and overcast, both teams came out in full force to start the
season. After 6 innings of softball, the Hurricanes overcame the Sharks for their first win of the
season. CONGRATS HURRICANES for a spectacular start, and hopefully a great season to come!
Click HERE for more on our SPORTS program at CLC Tuckerton!
pitching mound for another season of play. This year, they are defending their title as champions
after last years stellar season.
Under the coaching skills of Mr. Marguilies, the Hurricanes faced their first foe, the Howell Sharks.
Even though the weather was cold and overcast, both teams came out in full force to start the
season. After 6 innings of softball, the Hurricanes overcame the Sharks for their first win of the
season. CONGRATS HURRICANES for a spectacular start, and hopefully a great season to come!
Click HERE for more on our SPORTS program at CLC Tuckerton!
| FINAL SCORE (April 9, 2008) Tuckerton Hurricanes 11 Howell Sharks 3 |
During the course of the 2007-2008 school year, CLC Tuckerton has been participating in a
fundraiser to help raise money for the Humane Society of Atlantic County. The Humane Society
helps cats and dogs find shelter and good homes in our area. We here at CLC Tuckerton do our
part through bake sales and theme days. The bake sale consists of cookies, cakes, and other
treats the students and staff can buy, with all proceeds going towards the fundraiser. Our theme
days are held once a month, with days like Pajama Day or Team Jersey Day, where students
dress to the theme and donate money for our fundraiser. From October to December 2007, we
raised $372.50!! Good Job Everyone! In response, we received the following letter from the
Humane Society:
fundraiser to help raise money for the Humane Society of Atlantic County. The Humane Society
helps cats and dogs find shelter and good homes in our area. We here at CLC Tuckerton do our
part through bake sales and theme days. The bake sale consists of cookies, cakes, and other
treats the students and staff can buy, with all proceeds going towards the fundraiser. Our theme
days are held once a month, with days like Pajama Day or Team Jersey Day, where students
dress to the theme and donate money for our fundraiser. From October to December 2007, we
raised $372.50!! Good Job Everyone! In response, we received the following letter from the
Humane Society:
Dear Teachers and Students:
I wanted to thank you and your students for the wonderful job raising money for the animals here a the Humane
Society of Atlantic County. We all thought it was just great that the students were able to raise funds to help a non-profit
organization. Please know that the money will be used to help save animals here at the shelter. This past weekend, we
helped out a shelter in North Carolina and brought to our shelter eleven adult dogs and five puppies. These animals
received immediate medical care and will be ready for new homes early next week. Your contribution will help offset
some of the expenses to get them new homes. Thank you again. We truly appreciate all of your hard work.
Steven J. Dash, Executive Director, HSAC
I wanted to thank you and your students for the wonderful job raising money for the animals here a the Humane
Society of Atlantic County. We all thought it was just great that the students were able to raise funds to help a non-profit
organization. Please know that the money will be used to help save animals here at the shelter. This past weekend, we
helped out a shelter in North Carolina and brought to our shelter eleven adult dogs and five puppies. These animals
received immediate medical care and will be ready for new homes early next week. Your contribution will help offset
some of the expenses to get them new homes. Thank you again. We truly appreciate all of your hard work.
Steven J. Dash, Executive Director, HSAC
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