Learning Support Program
ICS students have the option to work individually with a Learning Support coach on a regular basis for academic support and skill/strategy development. The Learning Support Program emphasizes the development and/or improvement of general organizational skills, planning, prioritizing, task initiation, and time management. The goal of the Learning Support program is to help students develop the skills and strategies they need to be effective, independent learners.
Upper School students may sign up for Learning Support sessions by semester on a 2-day/week or 4-day/week basis.
Learning Support Program Mission and Goal:
- Our Learning Specialists and Coaches partner with grade-level advisors and teachers to provide learning support for all enrolled students with the goal of creating independent and self-aware learners.
- Our mission is to help each student achieve their learning goals by encouraging developmentally appropriate levels of responsibility, empowerment, and self-advocacy.
- Our goal is to provide enhanced learning services through learning sessions with a Learning Coach. These services have an additional fee based on the frequency of meetings between the student and the Learning Coach.
Learning Support Program in Upper School:
2 days Per Week (9-12th Grade)
- A fee of $1,500 per semester
- Meeting between the student and assigned Learning Coach 2 times per week
- Students should choose a GTD instead of an elective course or may meet with a learning coach before school during enrichment time
4 days per week (9-12th Grade)
- A fee of $2,500 per semester
- Meeting between the student and assigned Learning Coach 4 times per week
- 9-12th grade – MUST choose GTD instead of another class.
2 days / 4 days Learning Support Sessions Include:
- Materials Management (digital/physical)
- Focus on using a planner/agenda
Creating systems (materials, time spent on assignments, etc.) - Prioritizing work
- Time management
- Study skills
Learning Support Program in Middle School
4 days per week
- A fee of $2,500 per semester
- Meeting between the student and assigned Learning Coach 4 times per week
- Middle School students will meet with a learning coach in place of an elective course (Spanish or Art/Music)
Learning Support Sessions Include:
- Materials Management (digital/physical)
- Focus on using a planner/agenda
- Creating systems (materials, time spent on assignments, etc.)
- Prioritizing work
- Time management
- Study skills
Learning Support in Lower School
The Learning Lab for Pre-K through grade 5 is run by our Lower School Learning Specialist. Our Lower School Learning Specialist coordinates students' instructional/testing accommodations as well as provides targeted small-group reading interventions for students who are reading below their instructional level.
All Lower School students will have their reading progress assessed and tracked throughout the school year. Students who score below their instructional level will receive targeted reading interventions with the Learning Specialist within a small group setting. Reading progress is continually monitored until that student is reading at their appropriate instructional level. Students who continue to struggle would be recommended for additional learning coaching. ICS can provide on-site learning coaching to those students for an additional fee.
All Lower School students will have their reading progress assessed and tracked throughout the school year. Students who score below their instructional level will receive targeted reading interventions with the Learning Specialist within a small group setting. Reading progress is continually monitored until that student is reading at their appropriate instructional level. Students who continue to struggle would be recommended for additional learning coaching. ICS can provide on-site learning coaching to those students for an additional fee.
Indian Creek School
Indian Creek school is a co-educational, college preparatory independent school, located in Crownsville, Maryland. Students in Pre-K3 through grade 12 receive a vibrant educational experience based on excellent academics steeped in strong student-teacher connections.
