Academics and Enrichment Student Handbook 2019-20 (Semester 2)
4.5 ACADEMIC SUPPORT The aim is for all students to be successful and thrive. In cases where that is not happening, a teacher or staff member may refer a student for identification of learning needs. The Academic Support Team consists of: the Vice Principal, Academic/DP/MYP Coordinators, Head of Special Educational Needs, the Head of EY/MY/UY, Dean of Student Life, PASSAGE Coordinator and the Personal Counsellors. It may also include the advisor, homeroom head and primary dorm parent. There are three levels of standard academic support for students: Level 1 – Monitoring, Level 2 – Intervention, Level 3 – Student of Academic Concern. Level 1 Academic Support. Monitoring For students whose needs may be met in the classroom through differentiation. Students who have successfully moved off Intervention are often at the Monitoring level. These students' names may be brought up during Academic Support meetings, but just as a check-In. The decision to place a student on or off Monitoring is made by the Academic Support Team and can be made at any time. An email will be sent to the parents/guardians informing them that the student has successfully moved off Monitoring. Level 2 Academic Support Intervention For students exhibiting signs of academic difficulty. Such signs may include low academic performance that is unusual, consistently low achievement or effort grades during a trimester, recommendations from two or more teachers, etc. The decision to place a student on Academic Support Intervention is made by the Academic Support Team and can be made at any time. Interventions may include: required evening study halls, weekly check-in by advisor, teacher team meetings, etc. The amount of time a student remains on Intervention is not fixed. The decision to move a student off Intervention and into Monitoring is made by the Academic Support Team and can be made at any time. Formal letters are used to communicate all significant stages of discussion. A student with persistent difficulties may be referred to the SEN and/or Counselling departments for assessment and support. This may include the involvement of external services. Parents’ permission will be sought for assessments. A formal Action Plan will be put in place by SEN following a team meeting, including staff, parents where possible and the student if applicable. All relevant parties will be informed of the Action Plan.
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Academic and Enrichment Handbook
23 Jan 2020/ET-up