ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER?

	The ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER is a regular education program offering the following support services in order to meet the educational needs of staff and students:
	Peer Tutoring in all Subjects
	Study Skills Instruction and Test Taking Strategies
	MCAS Preparation and Remediation
	Organizational and Time Management Techniques
	Clarification of Course Content
	Alternative Test-Taking Site
	Regular Communication With Classroom Teachers, Counselors, and Parents

 

HOW AND WHEN DOES A STUDENT ACCESS HELP FROM THE ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER?

MHS Staff will recommend targeted students receive support services from The Academic Learning Center during regular school hours. Tutor requests will be assigned according to availability of tutors within a subject area. Every attempt will be made to secure a tutor for your student.

 

WHERE DOES A STUDENT ACCESS THESE ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES?

In Rm.176

 

HOW OFTEN CAN A STUDENT ATTEND THE ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER?

As often as necessary

 

HOW MANY TEACHERS AND TUTORS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER?

At present time, we have one coordinator and 50 tutors during Blocks 1 - 4

 Course Offerings

Course

This course combines Reading and the Academic Learning Center to maximize performance in reading and study skills. Students will spend half of the block reading, learning effective comprehension strategies, reading personally selected books, and writing in a reader/response journal. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of high interest reading materials with attention given to individual needs. In the second half of the block, opportunities for success increase in the Academic Learning Center with teacher assistance and peer tutoring assistance in all academic areas.

Enrollment is limited.

Note: While students may elect this class more than once, students must obtain permission from the course instructor and the coordinator of the Academic Learning Center.

Open to Grades: 9,10, 11, 12

COURSES REQUIRING APPLICATIONS

Students who wish to seek any of the following course opportunities must complete an application (please note - each course has its own individual application). The course must be listed as an "Alternate Choice" during registration. Course numbers are not available to students and will not appear in the Program of Studies or on scan sheets.

Once the student has completed an application and has been accepted to the course, the opportunity will replace an elective (see registration sheet).

To elect the Academic Learning Center Peer Tutor Program you must meet the following qualifications: demonstrated academic excellence, and the social and emotional maturity necessary to connect with students seeking supportive academic services. As a tutor you will be assigned to the Academic Learning Centers at MHS and Qualters Middle School and will be matched with targeted students in the district who need supportive help with the specific skills and strategies needed for content area mastery. As a member of the Academic Learning Center, you will be actively participating in a unique educational experience. The leadership skills you will develop will provide you with a competitive edge as you explore post secondary school opportunities. In addition, you will be making a huge difference in the lives of those who are seeking help with their academic program.

Open to Grade: 12

Students seeking this tutoring opportunity must complete an application, which can be obtained from the Academic Learning Center Coordinator.

A section of this course may be offered in an alternate day format to be paired with a course in the Performing Arts.