Learning Resource Services
The Batza & Simon Academic Services & Enrichment Center—more commonly known as Learning Resource Center—provides a range of academic support services* for students at Notre Dame Prep. Our staff of Learning Specialists support all students in all areas of academic challenge. Additionally, our Math, Reading, and Writing Specialists provide enhanced support in those respective areas. Students with or without a documented disability can easily access the center and a Learning Specialist throughout the school day.
*Some services offered include a fee to be determined based on the level of need
*Some services offered include a fee to be determined based on the level of need
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General Learning Resources
The two Learning Specialists support students in all grades in the areas of academic challenges. Students with and without a documented disability can work with the Specialists in an area of need. Services offered may include:- Assisting with time management, study skills, organization
- Individual or small group help
- Reviewing skills and strategies
- Consultation with classroom teachers and counselors
- Developing a Formal Education Plan for a student with a documented diagnosis that warrants accommodations
- Requesting accommodations for extended-time testing (50%) for classroom and standardized testing (i.e. ACT, SAT)
Additionally, the Learning Resource Specialists work collaboratively with administration, faculty, library staff, and counselors to ensure that NDP provides the most complete and holistic learning support for all types of learners. -
Math Resources
Notre Dame Prep offers math resource support to students in all grades who need assistance in mathematics. -
Writing Resources
A dedicated writing resource teacher provides writing support to students in all grades. -
Susie Williams Simon '71 Reading Program
The Reading Specialist implements the Susie Williams Simon ’71 Reading Program, which is open to all incoming students in grades 6 and 9; students in other grades are considered as program space allows. Services offered may include:- Informal Reading Testing
- Further development of fluency skills through a specific intervention
- Further development of comprehension skills through a specific intervention
- Assisting with study skills
- Consultation with classroom teachers and counselors
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Peer Tutoring
Students in the Science National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, the National Mathematics Honor Society, provide peer-to-peer tutoring to classmates who need extra assistance in math and science. This program is run through the Math and Science Departments.
Program Highlights
- Accessible to all Notre Dame Prep students and available to meet with students during their free time as needed
- Separate Learning Specialists for the Middle Level and Upper Level along with Reading, Writing, and Math Specialists who work with students in both levels
- Bright, beautiful common area for collaborative work, as well as independent offices and study areas for more personalized attention
- Learning Specialists work closely with teachers in developing a learning plan that works best for each individual student with whom they meet
Meet Our Team
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Notre Dame Preparatory School
An Independent, Catholic Girls School, Grades 6-12, Sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame
