Question 1

What grade levels does CTL offer?

Accepted Answer

We currently offer PreK through Grade 12.

Question 2

What are the class sizes?

Accepted Answer

PreK & K: 10 students each
Grade 1-2 Multiage: 20 students
Grade 3-4 Multiage: 20 students
Grade 5-6 Multiage: 20 students
Grade 7-8 Multiage: 20 students
Grade 9: 20 students
Grade 10: 20 students

Question 3

What are the school hours?

Accepted Answer

7:55 am to 3:15 pm Monday through Thursday 
7:55 am to 1:05 pm Friday
 
On Friday afternoons CTL teachers engage in professional development from 1:30 to 3:30.

Question 4

Do you offer before and after school care?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer before or after school care.

However, we do offer a variety of after-school activities that vary by age and student interest including American Robotics, Soccer, Yoga, Tennis, Golf, Martial Arts, Drama Kids, Nutty Scientist, Play It Right Music School, and Young Rembrandts. 
 
On Fridays K-8 students participate in a club of their choice during the school day. Examples of clubs we have offered include drama, art, yearbook, rockets, paper airplanes, construction (legos, etc.), nature, cooking, and coding. 
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Question 5

Is the school’s physical location changing?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, we moved to our permanent home at 10431 Hufsmith Rd., Tomball, TX.

Question 6

When can I visit the school?

Accepted Answer

Parents are welcome to email Dr. Linda Ellis at lellis@centerforteachingandlearning.com to schedule a private tour.

Question 7

When is the deadline to apply for the 2025-26 school year?

Accepted Answer

We have open enrollment throughout the year until a grade reaches its cap. After the cap is reached, students can still register and be put on a waitlist for the next available spot.

Question 8

Is there a dress code?

Accepted Answer

CTL students do not wear uniforms. Students' dress and grooming should be neat and appropriate for their age group and school activities. Clothing should be modest in appearance at all times. Hair should be clean and neatly groomed and should not cover the eyes or be colored or styled in any way that is distracting to the learning environment. Students receive a CTL t-shirt to wear on Fridays, on field trips and for other special events. Students bring indoor footwear to change into prior to entering their classrooms and must wear athletic shoes during all physical education activities.

Question 9

Do you provide meals?

Accepted Answer

Meals are not provided at this time.  Students bring their own packed lunch and snacks Monday through Thursday. On Fridays CTL provides students with the option to purchase a lunch from a local restaurant.

Question 10

Is there school bus service?

Accepted Answer

There is no school bus service provided at this time.

Question 11

Do you accept students with special needs?

Accepted Answer

CTL is a small, non-profit school without the financial resources to provide a special education teacher and separate program for children who may require such services.

Question 12

What standardized tests will my child take?

Accepted Answer

We currently administer the Stanford 10 once a year in the spring to grades 3-10.

Question 13

Can a student who isn’t proficient in English still attend CTL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can! Non-English speaking students will receive support to fully participate in class and engage with the content of their courses.  We do not offer separate English as a Second Language classes but every effort will be made to help the student gain grade level English proficiency.

Question 14

What extra curricular activities are offered?

Accepted Answer

CTL offers a variety of after-school activities that vary by age and student interest including American Robotics, Soccer, Yoga, Tennis, Golf, Martial Arts, Drama Kids, Nutty Scientist, Play It Right Music School, and Young Rembrandts. 
 
On Fridays K-8 students participate in a club of their choice during the school day including drama, paper airplanes, construction (legos, etc.), art, nature, cooking, coding, and yearbook.

Question 15

When are the school holidays?

Accepted Answer

Please see the school calendar for details on school holiday schedule.

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