Our approach
All students learn differently.
We work with every student to identify strategies for their success and wellbeing. Students with diagnosed learning differences may need extra support and accommodations to have a fair chance at academic success.
Our goals are for students to advocate for themselves, understand their own learning strengths and challenges, and be prepared for college.
Support options
Help that fits the student.
From peer tutors to professional evaluations, support is matched to each student’s needs.
Professional tutoring
Tutors
On-campus professional tutors employed by SA, arranged through the administration office. A regional tutor list is available on request.
Peer tutoring
Peers
Qualified students serve as Peer Tutors for any student who asks for help.
Learning Support Services
Director
Year-round screening, strategies, referrals, accommodations, and testing applications for all students.
Questions
Learning support FAQs.
Have a question we don’t answer here? Contact the Admissions team.
01
Is there a Learning Support specialist on staff?
Yes. Our Director of Learning Support Services is available year-round to all students and families, whether a student has a diagnosed learning difference or simply wants extra help or more challenge.
02
How do students access support?
Students can refer themselves, or be referred by a teacher or parent. The Director does an initial screening and recommends next steps, from peer tutoring or teacher help to, in some cases, a learning evaluation.
03
Are accommodations available?
Yes, based on a professional evaluation and discussion with the student and family. Typical accommodations include extended time, preferential seating, technology use, and testing outside the classroom. We are not equipped to modify curriculum for significant learning differences.
04
What about standardized tests?
Accommodations for the SAT, AP exams, or ACT require an evaluation by a licensed educational therapist or psychologist. The Director can submit the application on the student’s behalf.
Student Support Team
A team watching out for every student.
Our Student Support Team meets twice a week to discuss academic and emotional concerns as they come up. It includes the directors of Student Experience, Teaching and Learning, Counseling, Academic Services, and Learning Support Services.
Each week, a Student Review Meeting brings together all teachers and advisors to identify students who may need academic, social, or emotional support.
Visit
See it for yourself.
The best way to understand an SA education is to sit in on a class. Join us for an Open House or Visit Day.