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UPPER SCHOOLLEARNING SUPPORTwoodward.eduThe Upper School Learning Support Center is designed to provide addition-al learning support and resources to Upper School students. The center is a multifunctional lab used to support a variety of learners and their specific needs. Services of the learning center include connecting learners with stu-dent and adult tutors, providing space for extended time for testing and make-up testing, suggesting appro-priate learning support courses, and helping students form study groups.“”“At the Upper School, our Learning Support courses are designed to combine academic support with a defined pathway to self-advocacy in preparation for college and beyond. We pride ourselves in helping to enhance each student’s’ executive functioning skills while assisting them in charting their personal paths to success.”-Kemberly Edwards, Ph.D.Director, US Learning Support“The purpose of Study Strategies is to teach, inspire, and provide strong strate-gies to support independent learning.”-Angela StephensonStudy Strategies Teacher“Tools for Success is a class that helps me strive academically by allowing a selec-tive time during the day to complete my homework. This class also prepares me for success by providing life lessons and skills that will help me later in life!” -Chelsea Williams ’24“Study Strategies is such a helpful class because not only do I learn how to stay organized and study, but I also get to use a lot of class time to get work done. My Study Strategies teacher is also a great resource when it comes to having questions regarding teachers and cocurriculars.”-Pruitt Miller ’24LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER

UPPER SCHOOLLEARNING SUPPORTwoodward.eduACCOMMODATIONSThe Upper School Accommo-dations Coordinator, who works under the supervision of the Director of Learning Support, writes formal accommodation plans for grade 9-12 students with diagnosed learning differ-ences who need academic ac-commodations such as extend-ed time, preferential seating, use of a calculator, computer, or recording device, and assis-tance with note-taking. Accom-modations are based on recent educational testing and do not allow for modification of content, but rather inform and support teachers by offering alternative methods to teaching content and specific strategies to assist those who learn differently. Accommodations also provide documentation when students apply for Services for Students with Disabilities for college admission testing such as SAT or ACT testing.NEW-TO-WOODWARD SUPPORTStudents new to Woodward are individually assessed and connected with a program designed to provide them with the personalized support they need to succeed at the Acad-emy. Programs include peer mentoring, tutoring, progress monitoring, and placement into special courses designed to help students adjust to the rigorous learning environment at Wood-ward as a member of the Upper School community.AFTERNOON STUDY HALLAfternoon Study Hall takes place in a structured, supervised study area in the Upper School. In study hall, students receive help with subject matter, time to communicate with core teach-ers, tutoring, or simply take advantage of a quiet place to study and complete homework assign-ments. Afternoon study hall is organized through the Learning Support Department and is the only support service, other than private tutoring, with an asso-ciated fee. Students who have Woodward accommodations are welcome to attend study hall after school Monday-Thursday until 5 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOLLEARNING SUPPORTwoodward.eduLEARNING SUPPORT COURSES PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE GUIDANCE THEY NEED TO SET ACADEMIC GOALS, DEVELOP ACTION PLANS TO ACHIEVE GOALS, AND FOSTER POSITIVE LEARNING HABITS. IN THESE COURSES, TEACHERS FOCUS ON THE PROCESS OF LEARNING AND ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN STUDENTS. COURSES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS WITH DIAGNOSED LEARNING DIFFERENCES AS WELL AS THOSE STUDENTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM MORE STRUCTURED STUDY TIME.STUDY STRATEGIES GRADES 9-12This course is designed for students who have diagnosed learning differences (whether or not they were previously enrolled in the Transition Program). Other students may take this course with permission from the Direc-tor of Learning Support. Study Strategies supports student academic success through the following areas: self-advocacy, time management, note-taking, academic self-monitoring, test prep, and organizational skills. Because content is reshaped to address student needs, this course may be repeated as desired. FRESHMAN FOCUS GRADE 9Designed for students who have been identified by Middle School staff as those who (whether or not previously enrolled in the Transition Program) would ben-efit from structured study time during the school day, Freshman Focus supports students with small group instruction based on best practice learning principles. This helps students achieve aca-demic success by teaching them how to set academic goals and develop action plans to achieve those goals. It also helps foster positive learning habits that build student confidence. Because content is reshaped to address student needs, this course may be repeated both semesters of ninth grade. TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS GRADES 9-10 This semester-long course is geared toward preparing stu-dents for success in the Upper School classroom. While helping students set academic goals, the class will provide instruction in the following: organization, time management, note-taking, and basic life skills. TOOLS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS GRADES 11-12This semester-long course is geared toward preparing stu-dents for academic success in college and beyond. The course emphasizes the importance of time management, organization, independence, and awareness of academic standing while providing a positive environment to help students work toward achieving their academic goals. SUPPLEMENTAL MATH GRADES 9-11This non-core study support course, led by an Upper School math teacher, is designed to provide additional support to students in their effort to meet the standards in their regularly scheduled mathematics class. This course is available only to those registering for Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 at the CP level. Preference will be extend-ed to those students who started Algebra 1 CP in the ninth grade; others will be considered if there is sufficient space in the class. LEARNING SUPPORT COURSES HERE TO HELP