SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

LEARNING RESOURCE PROGRAM

The Learning Resource Program is designed to enable students with special learning needs to participate in Saint Stanislaus Parish School.  Placement in the Learning Resource Program is determined by classroom performance, extensive testing, teacher recommendation, and consultation with parents.  Students who qualify for the program are eligible beginning in grade two.  The Learning Resource teachers employ cooperative learning techniques, partner activities, hands on activities, and individual small group instruction.  A multi-sensory approach to language arts and mathematics is employed to respond to the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student.

ACCOMMODATION PROGRAM

Saint Stanislaus Parish School is committed to providing for the needs of individual students.  The Accommodation Program is designed to provide adaptations to the curriculum so that high expectations are maintained for all students.  The administration, faculty, resource room teachers, and Intermediate Unit personnel work in consultation with the student’s parent to determine the need for classroom accommodations.

HONORS MATHEMATICS

The Elementary Honors Mathematics Program is intended to meet the needs of those students who are capable of completing the prescribed curriculum in seven (7), instead  of eight (8), years.  The students in this program are identified in grade three (3), and begin formal instruction in grade four (4).  An Honors Mathematics teacher will instruct identified students in grades four (4) through eight (8).  The Algebra I course used by the secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is the eighth (8th) grade honors curriculum. Participation in the Honors Math Program is contingent upon the approval of the Archdiocesan Mathematics Committee.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

Saint Stanislaus Parish School has a chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.

Purpose

To create enthusiasm for scholarship
To stimulate a desire to render service
To promote worthy leadership and citizenship and
To encourage the development of character in the students

Eligibility

Candidates must be second semester seventh graders.
Candidates must have been in attendance for a period of 1 semester.
Candidates must have a minimum cumulative general average of 92 with no grade less than 90.
Candidates who meet the above criteria will then be considered based on their service, leadership, citizenship, and character.

Activities

A school-wide service project planned by the members of the Honor Society
An individual service project planned and performed by each member consisting of at least 10 service hours

MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

ACT 89 / TITLE I

READING  SERVICES

Remedial, corrective, and developmental reading reinforcement is provided by reading specialists.  These services are administered by Saint Stanislaus School staff and the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit ( Act 89/ Title 1). Students are considered for these programs based on their performance in the Terra Nova Test, Temple Informal Reading Inventory, and classroom teacher recommendation or parental request.  These services are coordinated with the classroom teacher to maximize student reading, thinking, and learning potential.

SPEECH and LANGUAGE SERVICES

Speech and language services are provided by Act 89 through the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.  Children are selected to receive services when standards of sound production, fluency, language use, form, or content fall below normal standards for the child’s age and ability.  Referrals for evaluations are initiated by staff, parents  / guardians or the children themselves.  Evaluation and treatment are only provided following the consent of the parent / guardian.

MATH SERVICES

Remedial math services are provided by Act 89 through the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.  Students are considered for this program based upon classroom teacher recommendation, performance in the Terra Nova Test, and informal diagnostic tests administered by the I. U. teacher.  These services are coordinated with the classroom teacher to provide the maximum benefit for the student.  Service is only provided following the consent of the parent / guardian.

COUNSELING and PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides counseling and psychological services through the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.

The school counselor provides quality service to Saint Stanislaus Parish School community by consulting with the school administration, faculty, and parents / guardians regarding individual students.  Individual and group counseling is available to the students.  The counselor recommends suitable referrals when needed.