Academic Support

Study Hall:

All students begin in daytime and evening structured study hall. Faculty monitor and help as needed. Students whose grades are very high are placed in unstructured study hall and are allowed to study in a location of their choice. Students often work cooperatively and learn from each other during group projects and peer workshops.

Each evening during study hall, one classroom is dedicated as the quiet room, where individual mathematics help is also offered. Another classroom is designated for group projects, and writing and ESL assistance.

Tutoring/Study Skills:

Students who need more or ongoing help in a particular subject can receive tutoring from faculty or students. If more intensive help is needed, a private tutor can be arranged at the family’s expense. 

Study skills are taught as an integral part of the Humanities 9 course and refreshed throughout the year. Students needing additional support in organization, time management, and study skills can meet with the academic dean for one-on-one assistance.

Academic Advisors:

Each student is assigned an academic advisor. The advisor is the parents’ first point of contact with the school about academic concerns, and the student’s first source of help with resolving academic questions. Students meet biweekly in advisory groups, which serve both an academic and a social bonding purpose. Advisory groups are responsible for planning selected weekend school-wide activities throughout the year.