Counseling Department: Special Programs
National Honor Society Peer Tutoring Program
Students who are experiencing difficulty in a particular subject are expected to meet with their teacher on a consistent and regular basis. In addition to meeting with their teacher for extra-help, peer tutoring may also be available. The peer tutoring program is provided by junior year students who are applying to the National Honor Society (NHS). NHS tutoring will be available beginning in mid-October. Please contact your son’s counselor to secure an NHS peer tutor.
Students who are struggling academically or who may have a concern related to their learning may be referred for a psychoeducational assessment. The psychoeducational assessment can be particularly helpful in identifying the relative strengths and weaknesses of a student as well as what specific steps the student may take to improve his learning. To find out more about the psychoeducational testing services or to make a referral for your son please contact his counselor.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Mr. Skowronski is the Coordinator of the Student Assistance Program (SAP). The SAP team is composed of faculty and staff volunteers who are trained to help identify students who are demonstrating academic, behavioral or emotional concerns. Parents may contact their son’s counselor or Mr. Skowronski for more information about this program.
Learning Differences Parent Support Group
Dr. Berna coordinates the Learning Differences Parent Support Group. This group meets periodically throughout the year and provides parents with information and resources regarding learning differences. For more information please contact Dr. Berna.
The Academy consists of ten (10) classes over the course of five (5) weeks. Each week students are expected to complete an entire SAT test and learn approximately 150 vocabulary words. The Academy will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays for five (5) weeks beginning at the end of June and continuing through. Cost is $700 (includes 30 hours of instruction, all materials and bonus classes). Classes take place at St. Joe’s Prep and are instructed by Prep teachers.
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Lunch Period Study Skills Workshop (for Freshmen)
There will be lunch time study skills workshop for freshmen beginning on Monday October 15, 2007. This workshop will meet for eight sessions and will be held during students lunch period. The workshop will cover many topics associated with studying more effectively. There is no cost for attending workshop. The group will be lead by Amy Brodsky, a Certified School Counselor, from Catapult Learning, Inc. To enroll in the workshop please complete the Consent Form and return it to Dr. Barbera, Freshman Counselor by October 12, 2007. Please contact Dr. Barbera at sbarbera@sjprep.org for more information.
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