TRANSFORMING LIVES COOPERATIVE (TLC)

www.dickinsonisd.org

9 Students

Secondary School 9th - 11th

School Overview

The **Transforming Lives Cooperative (TLC)** is a specialized alternative education program operating under the umbrella of the Dickinson Independent School District in Dickinson, Texas. Located at 6101 Attwater, the program is designed to support students who may require a non-traditional learning environment to achieve academic and personal success. By focusing on individualized instruction and holistic support, the TLC aims to re-engage students and help them overcome barriers that might hinder their progress in a conventional classroom setting.

The mission of the program aligns with the broader goals of the Dickinson Independent School District, emphasizing the importance of equity and student-centered growth. By providing a structured yet flexible educational space, the TLC assists students in working toward their high school diplomas while fostering the social-emotional skills necessary for life beyond graduation. Through this cooperative effort, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance needed to "transform" their educational trajectory and reach their full potential.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRANSFORMING LIVES COOPERATIVE (TLC)
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	6

Black
6 (66.7 %)
White
3 (33.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DICKINSON ISD
Phone:	(281)229-6320
Website:	http://www.dickinsonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 11th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 8

Grade 11 1