Academic Counseling

• Help improve school work (organization, completing tasks/assignments, and study skills)
• Respond to individual student/parent needs/questions
• Core Counseling Curriculum taught to students using personal/social, educational, college and career goals.
• Facilitate parent/teacher/student conferences 
• Coordinate Intervention Team Meetings for students who are struggling academically, personally, and/or socially.
• Coordinate and facilitate Student Study Team (SST) Meetings
• Student support liaison and case carrier for students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans
• Implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), which ensures all students have access to a comprehensive counseling program

Tier 1: Core Curriculum- Classroom lessons (all students)

Tier 2: Intentional Guidance- Small group counseling (some students)

Tier 3: Individual Interventions- individual counseling and outside referrals (few students)

Tutorial: Monday-Thursday 

Tutorial providers an opportunity for students to:

•  Receive extra assistance

•  Study for/make up tests

• Work on group projects 

• Start homework

• Obtain clarification

Please access the tutorial schedule by clicking HERE

Academic Support Courses

• School Success (7 & 8)

• Reading Lab (7 & 8)

• Math Lab (7)

Academic Advantage 8th Grade

This is a 1 hour class after school. The goal of this class is to improve individual math/ELA skills by:

• Supplemental instruction

• Reteaching 

• Classwork/homework support

• Obtaining help with the current classwork/homework 

In order to reach these goals, the class will have an approximate ratio of 12 students to 1 teacher. 

(All activities and clubs follow the IUSD Non-Discrimination Policy; BP 5145.3)

• Check your gr​ades at least twice a week on Parent Portal
• Check your assignments daily on Canvas
• Use your planner (keep track of homework, project deadlines, upcoming tests, events, sports practice, etc.)
• Set a "study space" 
  • Have all your material in front of you: lecture notes, course textbooks, study guides and any other relevant material.
• Don’t try to do all your studying the night before the test. Instead space out your studying, review class materials several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time
• Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle.
• Review/re-write notes
• Make flashcards on Quizlet
• Create a Kahoot! (interactive game-based learning program)
• Use Khan Acacdemy (expert created content and resources for every subject)
• Ask a friend/parent to quiz you
• If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test.
• Re-do homework problems as practice
• Organize your backpack weekly
• Pack your backpack (check for assignments you're turning in) the night before