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Academic support is not an optional or extra service at Willow
Hill, but an integral component of the program designed to ensure skill
mastery, self-confidence and an understanding of the uniqueness of
personal learning style. Organization and self-advocacy are major
goals. Students are grouped according to area of need, strengths and
learning profile. The constellation of students in each tutorial class
is reviewed regularly. Changes are made after thoughtful consideration
of academic, social and emotional factors. Teachers work with students
throughout the year in small group tutorials to address the following
areas:
Language Arts:
Students may receive support with reading, spelling, and writing
skills. Individualized curriculum is developed to integrate books and
reading materials that are of interest to the student and course
materials that support each student’s academic program. Specific
strategies are incorporated into specially designed instruction.
Mathematics:
Math tutorials are designed to reinforce basic skills and daily
instruction in class. This approach is especially beneficial to
students with serious math anxiety. MCAS tutorial sessions have also
been offered to assist students in achieving this important milestone.
Study Skills:
Development of effective study habits and research strategies is the
goal of this tutorial. Students learn ways to improve listening, time
management, note-taking and organizational skills. Assistance in
specific curriculum areas is the method for generalizing skill
acquisition. Comprehension, vocabulary development and test taking
strategies are also included into these classes. Tutorials may also be
designed around SAT preparation and/or completion of the College Essay
for juniors and seniors.
Our teachers skillfully blend
classroom goals with academic support services. At Willow Hill, we
believe that awareness of learning differences and interests is the
first step in nurturing a student’s potential and breaking the cycle of
frustration associated with school and learning. Willow Hill’s
academic support program provides a comfortable setting that enables
teachers to nurture and challenge. |
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