Therapeutic Academic Program

www.gcs.k12.al.us

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

The Therapeutic Academic Program (TAP), located in Gadsden, Alabama, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the Gadsden City School district. It is designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who require more intensive behavioral, emotional, or social support than is typically available in a traditional classroom setting. By combining academic instruction with therapeutic interventions, the program aims to address the holistic needs of its students, helping them manage challenges that might otherwise impede their educational progress.

The program functions as a bridge for students to improve their social-emotional regulation while maintaining their academic momentum. By working closely with district resources and professional support staff, the Therapeutic Academic Program seeks to equip students with the coping mechanisms and behavioral skills necessary to succeed in school and beyond. For further details on admission criteria, curricula, or specific support services, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Gadsden City Schools website.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)549-2961
Website:	http://www.gcs.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

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2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Therapeutic Academic Program
Grade
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th