She left out the time with the math tutor because that is obviously math, for example. But even within the list shown, many academic subjects are represented. There is reading, math, music, science, social studies and physical fitness. The academics do come not only from textbooks, even at the secondary level. Colleges are becoming increasingly concerned by the amount of remedial work they must do in order to bring students to the level at which they can benefit from college courses.
Employers are unhappy with the skill levels of recent graduates.
I have not had that experience with Clonlara students. In fact, the communications I have had with employers, directors of volunteer programs, and college admissions officers have all been very positive and complimentary. Part of your task, then, as a Clonlara student is to identify those things which you are learning without really making a structured effort and claim the credit for them which you deserve. And at that point in time, they do, indeed, have nothing better to do. We ask them to record their activities during that period on a monthly home study record.