Student support in the Middle School is responsive, collaborative, and designed to meet the developmental needs of adolescents. Our team works closely with students and families to provide the right support at the right time, with a strong emphasis on building independence, closing skill gaps, and preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Flexible academic pathways aligned with each student’s strengths, needs, interests, and future goals. This may include course planning, modified pathways, and transition support.
Middle School Support Services
Learning Support:
The Middle School Learning Support program provides targeted instruction in executive functioning, social skills, literacy, and numeracy skills. We also prioritize identifying and addressing foundational skill gaps early so students can confidently access grade-level learning. Learning support specialists collaborate with classroom teachers to provide in-class support within core subject areas. This approach allows students to receive real-time assistance while engaging with the same content as their peers, promoting access, confidence, and participation. Additionally, our team provides tailored classroom and assessment accommodations including extended time, reduced-distraction environments, and assistive technology to support unique learner needs and build the sustainable habits required for a successful transition to high school.
English as an Additional Language (EAL):
The EAL program supports multilingual learners in developing the academic language skills needed for success in middle school. Instruction focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while helping students engage meaningfully with grade-level content across subject areas.
Counseling Services:
The middle school counselor supports students’ social, emotional, and developmental needs through a combination of responsive services and proactive guidance, working in partnership with parents, teachers, and community service providers. This includes individual meetings, small-group support, and classroom lessons that center on four domains: social-emotional, academic, global perspective & identity development and career.
Speech and Language Services:
Our Speech-Language Pathologist provides support for students with communication needs, including speech, language, and social communication. Services may include individual or small-group sessions, as well as collaboration with teachers to support students’ communication within the classroom setting.
“It helped me find different ways to solve math questions and has made my reading more precise and better.”
