Student Support Services
In the Upper 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 teacher 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 drop-in or scheduled appointments, especially during students’ scheduled study or structured study periods and office hours. Student support services in the Upper School are designed to encourage independence and self-advocacy. However, students can also be referred by teachers, advisors, parents, and administrators if needed.
Scheduled Study One Semester (Offered First and Second Semesters) Prerequisites: None The Upper School curriculum is supported through guided study time during a designated class to build skill connections, complete assignments, and increase studentship habits and confidence within students. Time management and formulating action steps for assignment completion and problem-solving will be prompted and modeled. Structured Study One Semester (Offered First and Second Semesters) Prerequisites: Recommendation by Student Support Services The Upper 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. Personalized Curriculum Overview Where necessary, University Liggett School will modify students’ curricula to best meet their learning profiles, in consultation with student support services, college guidance, department chairs, faculty, administration, and families. This modified curriculum would be denoted by an alternate course title on the student’s transcript.
2024-2025 ULS Curriculum Guide
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