ADMISSIONS
Is The Craig School Right for Your Child?
Finding the right school can feel overwhelming.
You know your child is bright.
You know they are capable.
But somewhere along the way, school became harder that it should be.
TCS serves students in grades 3-8 who learn differently and need an environment designed around how they think, learn, and grow.
A formal diagnosis is not required for admission.
THE STUDENTS WHO THRIVE AT TCS
Our Students Have More Potential Than Their School Experience Reflects
Many students arrive to TCS carrying years of frustration.
Not because they aren't capable.
Because the environment wasn't built for them.
Students who thrive at TCS are often:
Bright, But Struggling
They understand more than their grades suggest.
Capable, But Inconsistent
Some days look great.
Other's don't.
Creative Problem Solvers
They think differently and often see things others miss.
Frustrated At School
The expectations aren't always the problem. The environment is.
Looking For Confidence
Many students have started to question their abilities.
TCS helps them rediscover what they're capable of.
COMMON STUDENT PROFILES
Students Come to TCS From Many Different Paths
Some students arrive with a diagnosis.
Others do not.
What they share is the need for a different educational experience.
ADHD
Students who benefit from structure, movement, clear expectations, and support built into the classroom.
Co-occurring ADHD and ASD
Students who navigate both ADHD and autism-related needs.
Executive Functioning Challenges
Students who struggle with organization, planning, task initiation, or self-management.
Students Without a Label
Families often know something isn't working long before a diagnosis exists.
STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT BE A FIT
Finding the Right Fit Matters.
Not every school is right for every child
The Craig School is designed for students who can learn within a classroom community and benefit from a structured, supportive educational environment.
While our roots trace back to UC Irvine Child Development School, TCS is not a clinical or therapeutic program.
Students requiring intensive clinical, residential or institutional levels of support may be better served in a different setting.
An honest conversation is the best way to determine whether The Craig School is the right fit for your child.
WHAT FAMILIES ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR
Most Families Come to Us Looking for More Than Better Grades
They want their child to:
- Feel successful again
- Build confidence
- Develop friendships
- Learn how to advocate for themselves
- Enjoy school
- Reach their academic potential
Those outcomes drive everything we do.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE FIT IS RIGHT?
When Students Feel Capable, Everything Changes
Students begin participating.
- They take risks.
- They build friendships.
- They discover strengths.
- They become more independent.
- Most importantly, they start believing in themselves again.
At TCS, we see those transformations every day.
Learn About Other Family's at TCS
See how these supports changed real families' lives.
Let's Talk About Your Child
The best way to determine whether The Craig School is the right fit is a conversation.
We'll learn about your child, answer your questions, and help you decide whether our program aligns with your family's needs.
No pressure.
Just an honest conversation.