By Josh Griffin, Principal I am excited to share information about an important new program we have developed at D’Evelyn for the 2019-2020 academic year. Beginning next week, we will start our new Study Hall and Academic Assistance Center programs under the supervision of Mrs. Katie Lewis. Mrs. Lewis is a member of the D’Evelyn Class of 2010 with previous experience as a classroom teacher. We are fortunate to have a person and teacher of Mrs. Lewis’ caliber as a member of our faculty. Study Hall is an in-school class developed for students in need of additional support with their academic and organizational skills. The class will focus on reading and writing, as well as the associated academic and personal skills needed for success at D’Evelyn. At this time, the program is designed to serve students in grades 7 and 8. In order for students to enroll in Study Hall, they will need to change their schedule and reduce one elective course. D’Evelyn faculty, counselors, and administrators will work together to identify students that would benefit from Study Hall and will communicate directly with parents regarding recommendations of students to enroll in Study Hall. Students struggling with test performance, homework completion, academic and organizational skills, or overall performance may be considered for placement in Study Hall. I am confident that this new program will provide additional support needed for D’Evelyn junior high students that are struggling with their academics. The purpose of the program will be to support these students by teaching and re-teaching essential content, developing the vocabulary and reading skills of the students, and providing support for better organization and academic skills. I am looking forward to the positive impact this new program will have for our students. Academic Assistance Center is an after-school program for students to have a quiet time and space for additional academic support and tutoring. The hours of the Academic Assistance Center will be 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday on all full-length school days. This program is also designed for 7th and 8th grade students but will also provide quiet space and time for high school students upon a referral basis. Teachers will recommend students for the Academic Assistance Center, and D’Evelyn counselors/administrators will communicate with families when referral to the program is recommended. We also encourage parents to contact your student’s counselor/assigned administrator if you believe that this program will be beneficial for your student. Additional 7th Hour Programming will be offered by Mrs. Lewis throughout the year for students. In an effort to provide students with the education and practice they need to develop skills for success in our challenging school, these programs will offer students additional support in scheduling, time management, and organization. Please follow the D’Evelyn student and parent announcements to hear about these valuable sessions for our students. The D’Evelyn academic program is rigorous by design and is expected to challenge students in a manner that prepares them for life. We are proud of the great accomplishments met by students during and after their time at D’Evelyn. The new Study Hall and Academic Assistance Program were designed to support students with the struggles they face as they acclimate to D’Evelyn in their junior high years. My hope is that this additional support will provide more D’Evelyn students the skills they need to find success during their time in our school. If you have additional questions about these new programs, please feel free to contact Mrs. Lewis at [email protected], your student’s counselor, or your student’s administrator. I hope that your students have had a great start to the 2019/2020 school year. Please accept my very best wishes on an outstanding Labor Day weekend for you and your family. Comments are closed.
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