Student Support Services
In the Middle School, the student support staff is accessible to all students. The student support staff helps facilitate peer tutoring, as well as individual and group study sessions. The staff also provides organizational help, encourages the development of study skills and test-taking strategies, and educates students about assistive technologies. The student support staff is available to meet with students throughout the school day via scheduled appointments, office hours, and especially during students’ scheduled structured study periods and linguistics and academic skills classes. Student support services in the Middle School are designed to encourage independence and self-advocacy. However, students can also be referred by teachers, advisors, parents, and administrators as needed.
Linguistics & Academic Skills Full Year (Three Trimesters)
Structured Study One Semester (Offered First, Second, and Third Trimesters)
Prerequisites: Recommendation by Student Support Services This course supports the Middle School curriculum through systematic reading and writing-specific instruction to build skill connections and confidence in students to prepare them for future course content. Reading and text complexity curriculum will include decoding strategies for multisyllabic words, strategies and practice to increase oral and silent reading rates, and expansion of both academic and specific vocabulary while increasing students’ confidence in reading for meaning. An emphasis on reading and annotating different types of text will be practiced with support. Written expression will be taught using a workshop model in conjunction with the student’s English class using mini-lessons, writing rubrics, and reciprocal feedback for editing and revisions. Technology applications will be embedded throughout
Prerequisites: Recommendation by Student Support Services The Middle School curriculum is supported through instruction to build skill connections and confidence in students. Support for core classes can include a review of concepts, review of assignment expectations, preparation for assessments, and time to work with the ability to receive guidance. Time management and planning for assignment completion will continually be modeled and prompted. Written expression will be enhanced using a workshop model in conjunction with the students’ English, science, and social studies classes using mini-lessons and reciprocal feedback for editing and revisions. Technology applications will be embedded throughout the class. Students will use technology tools that aid in the organization of ideas, organization of essay content, grammar, spelling, and note-taking.
2024-2025 ULS Curriculum Guide
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