Student Support Services

The Academic Achievement Center (AC) is a secure testing center available to all students during the school day and after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Students can also schedule appointments to use the AC before school or after school on Wednesdays and Fridays by emailing Mrs. Charlton, the Dean for Academic Success. The AC is specifically designed for students with Learning Plans who have the accommodation for extended time to complete assessments, as well as for students who need to make up assessments due to absences from school.

Students may meet with school-approved professional adult tutors during designated times of the school day. These acceptable times include:

• Before and after school
• Lunch period
• Thursday flex period
• Regularly scheduled Study Hall

If needed, the Dean for Academic Success can provide recommendations for tutors.

Please note that tutoring arrangements are made directly between the family and the tutor. Payments for tutoring services are handled privately by the family and paid directly to the tutor. SJCS does not bill students for professional tutoring services.

A full-time Professional School Counselor is available during the academic day to support our students. If your child is in need of school counseling services, please contact Ms. Carly Grether. 

Identified students meet with a Learning Specialist at least twice per quarter to support their growth and academic achievement. Participation in this program requires a referral from a teacher or administrator to the Dean for Academic Success.  

Knights Success is a support program designed for seventh- and eighth-grade students. The class meets twice per week and is available to students who are referred by their teachers or the administration. Participation in the program replaces one related arts rotation per week.

Academic Success class is designed to support students in grades 6 through 12 who need additional help in their core classes. Taught by a Learning Specialist, the course focuses on developing academic and organizational skills while fostering independence in learning.

There is no fee for this class. However, participation requires approval from the Dean for Academic Success.

Elective Credit
High school students earn elective credit toward graduation for their participation:

• Semester participation: ½ unit of elective credit
• Full academic year participation: 1 unit of elective credit

The Aquinas Program is available to students with documented learning differences. A psychoeducational evaluation completed within the past three years is required for eligibility. Once enrolled, students must have an updated evaluation every three to five years. The program offers two tiers of support:

• Learning Plan Only

Eligible students receive classroom accommodations tailored to their individual learning needs. Students are required to meet with a Learning Specialist at least once per quarter. Parents should contact the Dean for Academic Success to initiate a Learning Plan.

• Learning Plan with Classroom Support

All students with a Learning Plan in grades 6 through 12 are eligible to register for a class period of Academic Success. Taught by a Learning Specialist, this course focuses on developing academic and organizational skills while fostering independence in learning for exceptional learners. There is no fee for this course, and high school students earn 1 unit of elective credit for yearlong participation and ½ unit of elective credit for semester participation.