Ninth Grade Academic Support
Helpful Hints for Parents and Students
- The Goals for 9th-grade academic support:
- Work on their individual goals as stated in the IEP
- Learn and utilize learning strategies to increase executive functioning skills.
- Learn and utilize Self-Advocacy skills in order to get help or clarification from teachers.
- To become an independent and successful learner.
- Communication with the school:
- Email is the most efficient form of communication.
- Communicate with general education teachers, special education teacher and/or guidance.
- If you have a question about a specific class, email the teacher directly and cc the special education teacher.
- You can set up a meeting with the school if needed. Special Education office # 508-693-1033 ext. 136
- Homework increases for high school students:
- Have an area at home that is set for the student to complete homework and free of all distractions (iPad, iPod, cell phones, music etc…)
- A consistent time and place to complete homework.
- Encourage students to stay after school if needed with their teachers.
- Helpful book: Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework by Judith Stein and Lynn Meltzer and four other authors.
- Have your child use flex time to access teachers for extra support during the school day.
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