St. Joseph Program

ST. JOSEPH PROGRAM PERSONALIZED LEARNING MOTIVATION CONFIDENCE SUCCESS

What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.

Henry David Thoreau

703 E. Churchville Road | Bel Air, MD 21014

Program Overview Once enrolled, students embark on a deeper discovery of their personal learning style and work with experienced learning specialists to develop strategies so that they can successfully navigate JC’s college preparatory curriculum.

To enable the multi-faceted and customized approach to learning, there is an additional cost for enrollment in the St. Joseph Program.

Students who enroll in this program have access to: •

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A support class which provides tutoring as well as customized strategies to improve organization, note-taking, researching, writing and test-taking skills.

(Maximum class size of 10 students) Individual and group tutoring Space for engaging in group discussions and projects A classroom that facilitates kinesthetic learning with flexible seating options including chairs that move, a tall desk and rocking chairs A quiet, distraction-free testing room with testing accommodations that may include: • receiving extended time • having the test read aloud • dictating answers • using computerized, speech-to-text capabilities to write essays

A close partnership between teachers, counselors and parents keeps students on track to excel.

Regular contact and communication is shared throughout the school year to monitor and maintain student progress, and a yearly review is held to evaluate the effectiveness of the accommodations in place.

Admission to the St. Joseph Program • Go to www.johncarroll.org to submit an application to The John Carroll School and indicate your interest in the St. Joseph Program.

• Submit an additional online application to the St. Joseph Program.

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Provide completed educational testing that is no more than 3 years old. This evaluation should be completed by a professional psychologist or school IEP team.

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Participate in a family meeting with members of the St. Joseph Program staff to review testing, accommodations, and appropriateness of placement in the program.

If it is determined that the school can meet the needs of the student, an Individualized Accommodation Plan (IAP) will be designed. The plan will then be reviewed with the family at this meeting.

The St. Joseph Program Director is available to provide any information families may have throughout the application process.

St. Joseph Program A Supported Learning Environment to Help Students Achieve Since 1990, The John Carroll School has supported students with documented learning differences. In 2015, the St. Joseph Program was formalized to meet the growing needs of these students. We recognize that each student has a unique approach to learning fostered by individual learning styles and previous experiences, and that all students can succeed if provided with the appropriate support and necessary accommodations.

The St. Joseph Program exists to foster success in every individual by not just supporting students in establishing strategies and goals, but by teaching self-advocacy in the achievement of these goals.

Director of Admissions Edward Maynard ’93 410.838.8333 x2062 emaynard@johncarroll.org

For More Information www.johncarroll.org

St. Joseph Program Director Mrs. Kelly Roiy 410.838.8333 x4045 kroiy@johncarroll.org

703 E. Churchville Road | Bel Air, MD 21014

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