FAQ | Putnam County Christian Learning Center

Your Putnam County Christian Learning Center Resource Guide!

WHAT IS CLC?

It is Released-Time Education, a time set aside in the school day when students with parental consent may leave the school campus to attend Christian education classes.

WHAT IS TAUGHT?

The curriculum includes non-denominational biblical teaching for everyday living. Check out our course offerings for both middle school and high school

here.

IS THIS LEGAL?

Yes! The United States Supreme Court (Zorach vs. Clausen, 1952) deemed released-time education constitutional with the following requirements:

Privately funded, no public funds can be used
Must meet off the public school campus
Parents must sign a permission form

WHO SPONSORS PUTNAM CLC?

Putnam CLC is privately funded from generous individuals, churches, businesses, organizations, and foundations. It receives no government funding.

Benefits of CLC?

Students Learn...

Their transformational identity in Christ
Wise decision-making based on Scripture
Healthy relationships with parents, teachers, and peers

School Benefits:

Healthy relationships regarding speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity
Positive influence on peers by abstaining from drugs, alcohol, premarital sex, and pornography
Leadership potential from PCCLC students.

Community Benefits:

Respect for authority
Responsible and productive citizenship is encouraged
Involvement in healthy community activities
Healthy work ethic is valued