Academic Support

The Kim Collins Support Center

Due to the great generosity of so many people, we are blessed to have a beautiful new wing of the school which support students with learning differences. Named after our long-time, beloved teacher Kim Collins, the Center hosts multipurpose resource labs that provide additional services for students who need help working their way through the POP curriculum. Accommodations are included in a student’s plan if a diagnosis of a learning difference exists. For more information, please contact Mrs. Maureen Bowling, Academic Support Specialist and STAR Center Coordinator.

Math Instructional Support

Our math specialist assists students and teachers during math instructional time and also provides one on one and small group support/tutoring in the Math Lab. Students do not have to be diagnosed to receive math help. For more information, please contact Mrs. Andrea Bergener, Math Specialist.

Dyslexia Therapy

Students with a diagnosis of dyslexia have the opportunity to receive intervention at school.  Our Certified Academic Language Therapists provide instruction using the Take Flight program developed by Scottish Rite Hospital. Take Flight addresses the five components of effective reading instruction as identified by the National Reading Panel: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. For more information, please contact either Mrs. Katie Chandler, M.Ed., CALT, or Mrs. Blair Marchiony, M.Ed., CALT.

Gifted and Talented Program

QUEST is the gifted and talented pull-out program at Prince of Peace Catholic School. It exists to provide identified students in grades 3-7 with a challenging and creative learning experience. Students in the QUEST program will participate in stimulating activities that help to foster critical thinking in an authentic learning environment. Within this environment, students will use 21st century learning skills to develop and create projects independently, as well as through collaboration with their peers. Students will progress through increased levels of independence. Each student will have the opportunity to expand and develop their intellectual and/ or creative needs and work towards becoming a self-directed learner. The social and emotional growth of each child will also be central to the curriculum of the program.  The QUEST program provides opportunities for excellence, creativity, leadership, and the improvement of self-esteem through the development of higher-level thinking skills. For more information, please contact QUEST Teacher, Mrs. Emily Frasco.

To receive an individualized Student Support Plan (SSP) for accommodations, the following requirements must be met:

• The student must have been evaluated by a professional with the appropriate credentials to make a diagnosis (e.g., psychologist, diagnostician, neurologist).
• The professional evaluator must provide the school with:
  • A clear description of the diagnosis listed in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
  • Scores from measures of both cognitive functioning and academic achievement, which support the diagnosis
  • Specific recommendations for appropriate accommodations 
• A formal evaluation is required every three years, however extenuating circumstances may warrant an individualized decision for a student’s re-evaluation.
• The information shared with the school will be kept confidential and secure.

Please contact Mrs. Maureen Bowling with questions.