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Standardized testing along with parent and teacher consultation is used to determine a student’s eligibility
for Learning Support. Students who have been in the Learning Support Program may be eligible for special
accommodations, including at the DP level. The Learning Support schedule remains flexible in order to
better address the needs of the students. The purpose of the program is to develop student ability to
function independently and the goal is always inclusion--with the appropriate level of support--within the
mainstream program.
Learning Support Assistants (LSA’s)
Students who require support beyond the normal resources of the school will be referred to the Learning
Support Assistant Program. Support may be for students requiring EAL support, as well as for students with
physical, emotional, behavioral, and/or severe learning difficulties. This program requires that parents
provide the necessary funding for their child’s necessary support. The AISS program is individually designed
and may take many different forms, including a combination of the following:
• Individual in-class support
• Individual pullout program
• Individual tutoring
All students referred to the AISS Program will have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which outlines goals,
objectives, teaching strategies with suggested materials, as well as differentiation strategies for the
student within the classroom setting.
The need for LSA is usually identified through the admissions process. The Director of Student Support
Services will advise the Admissions Officer when support is needed in order to ensure an appropriate
program be provided for the student seeking admission. Following a consultation with the parents about
the amount of recommended support and its accompanying costs, an appropriate support person will be
hired for the student. Students will not attend school until support is in place.
The implementation of the LSA Program is coordinated by the Director of Student Support Services with
support from the Student Services Team. The Team members are responsible for direct supervision and
program planning, in collaboration with the LSA staff and the classroom teacher.
Learning Assistance Program
The LAP Program is a volunteer program staffed by parents and senior students (grades 11 & 12). The
program is designed for students who may benefit from additional one-on-one support within the school
setting. The program is administered by the LAP Coordinator who works closely with the relevant
Counselor and the Student Services Team.
The school is a community of learners. Volunteer support by parents and senior students encourages and
develops a sense of community service and involvement within the school. In addition, students who
receive LAP support are not only assisted in realizing their learning potential, but also are introduced to the
meaningfulness and credibility of life-long learning.
Students are generally referred to the LAP by teachers. Support may be available for classroom work, longterm
assignments, organization, study skills, second language practice, vocabulary development, extension
of an interest, project work, and development of communication and social skills.
In the majority of cases, the LAP Program is delivered on a one-to-one basis during, or immediately
following the school day.
Counseling Services
There are two full time counselors in the Senior School: Justin Kurrass and Kristina Dodier. Counseling is an
integral part of the educational process, assisting students with issues affecting personal and academic
development, consulting with teachers and parents, and monitoring the progress of students, as well as
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