Opening August 2028 · Grades 6-12
A small Gwinett County charter school (6–12) where every student has an adult who knows them, steps into the real world, and graduates confident, curious, and ready.TLC Public Charter School
is a tuition-free public school that combines real-world learning with a structured, personal community.
Engaging with and
in the real world.
Our students grow to be self-aware, health-conscious, and able to identify the interests and passions that move them. We activate those passions and give them the tools to shape their own solutions to the issues that matter most, so they can engage the community and graduate ready for college, career, and beyond.
Students at TLC are also not just another name on a roster. They are placed alongside mentors they can learn from who are doing real work and have an advisor who knows them and is committed to their success.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, we invite you to complete the form below to learn more and stay up-to-date with TLC.
How Students Thrive Here
TLC is defined by four commitments: Individualization, real-world learning, whole-school health, and future readiness, all held together by an advisor who knows every student by name.
Our approach
Four commitments that shape every student's experience
From an individualized learning path to real-world experience, whole-school health, and future readiness, here's what sets a Learner Center education apart.
01 — Individualization
Personal learning paths
Personal learning paths
Every student has an advisor and a Living & Learning Plan, a roadmap built with student and family from grade 6 through graduation. No two paths look alike.
- Individual Living & Learning Plans
- Advisor-student-family partnerships
- Seven-year personalized journey
02 — Real-world learning
Learning through experience
Learning through experience
A seven-year arc of portfolios, projects, presentations, and exhibitions with growing real stakes. Middle grades tackle community projects; high school moves into workplaces through internships. By grades 11-12, students are fully self-directed.
- Community projects & exhibitions
- Learning Through Internship (LTI) program
- Real mentorships in Atlanta workplaces
03 — Whole-school health
Health-conscious living
Health-conscious living
Health is built into the school day so students become health-conscious for life. Our model draws on six pillars of lifestyle medicine, especially important for our community's health equity needs.
- Lifestyle medicine framework
- Daily health practices
- Mental health & wellness support
04 — Future readiness
College & career ready
College & career ready
Students graduate ready for what's next through college partnerships, dual enrollment, real internships, and thoughtful AI-native use of technology. Learning is competency-based and demonstrated publicly.
- College partnerships & dual enrollment
- Career exposure & mentorship
- Public demonstrations of competency
Our Vision For Graduates
Our Vision For Graduates
Our curriculum and experiences are designed to send scholars into the world knowing who they are, ready to engage with real challenges, and equipped to shape their futures.
Our Graduates Are:
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They know their strengths, their challenges, and what moves them. They understand how to take care of themselves and advocate for what they need.
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They've stepped into actual workplaces, solved real problems, and built relationships with mentors. They're not intimidated by the world—they're ready to engage with it.
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They don't wait for answers. They ask good questions, collaborate across differences, and tackle challenges with creativity and resilience.
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They graduate knowing they belong. They've been known by name, supported by adults who believe in them, and celebrated for who they are—not just what they can do.
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They understand their place in a larger community. They know how to build relationships, listen to others, and contribute to something bigger than themselves.