STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Mazzuchelli Academic Center

The Mazzuchelli Academic Center (MAC) offers programs that are available to students seeking academic assistance throughout the year. The MAC hosts several initiatives aimed at providing a variety of students with guidance, resources, and advocacy in all academic areas. MAC programs are available to students during their study periods. The MAC may also be assigned to a student by administrators.

Applied Learning Strategies

Identified students who may need additional academic skill reinforcement will be assigned to the MAC to work 1:1, and in small groups to improve their basic study skills, working on learning different strategies that will help them to improve academically. Applied Learning Strategies is targeted for freshmen and sophomore students. Students may receive up to 1 credit over two years as part of this program. Juniors and Seniors may be assigned to the MAC in special circumstances.

Credit and Homework Intervention Program (CHIP)

This program is mandated for some students who are in danger of failing one or more classes due to incomplete or substandard homework, low test scores, extended absences, or other reasons. CHIP enrolled students work to create and execute a step by step daily plan to sustain satisfactory progress in each area of concern.

Power Hour

Dominican’s Power Hour is a student-centered support program that is offered most Wednesday’s, during the late start hour (7:50AM-8:50AM). Students who attend, or are assigned to this program will have dedicated access to Dominican’s Student Support Team. This team includes teachers from our Student Support Center, the Mazzuchelli Academic Center, as well as members of our School Counseling Team. Students from Dominican’s National Honor Society are also available for tutoring assistance during this hour

Special Needs Students and Student Accommodations

Classroom accommodations for students who have been medically diagnosed with learning disabilities or other learning needs, are available. Accommodations are provided based on medical/psychological test information provided to Dominican by the student’s parent/guardian, previous school district, or independent psychologist/psychiatrist. Accommodation decisions are made by Dominican High School based on testing recommendations, as well as Dominican’s ability to provide the requested accommodations. -15-