The role of MCSchool’s Guidance / Counseling Department is to work with students, teachers, parents and staff to enhance the development of competencies in the academic, emotional and vocational areas. A variety of teaching strategies, such as: whole group intervention, small group work, individual interviews, workshops for parents, system support meetings, among others are offered.
Academic Intervention Program & Remedial Reading Program
The Academic Intervention Program provides assistance to students who present difficulties in their learning process. The program concentrates on minor speech problems, handwriting, dyslexia, reading speed, fluency, lack of vocabulary among others.
After School Support Program
The purpose of the Enrichment Program is to assist students who confront difficulties internalizing specific content in any subject/area, in an individualized manner. Middle and High school teachers provide assistance to students who require this service, twice a week during after school hours.
Wiseskills Program
The Wiseskills Program is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary character education program that assists schools, families and communities to equip young people with critical character qualities needed to be successful in life. A variety of values such as: Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Citizenship, Respect, Positive Attitude, Personal Goals, Diligence, Integrity, Honesty, Fairness among others are reinforced throughout the school year in all grade levels.
Special Education Services
The Special Education Department is for students in Middle and High School with academic needs in reading, writing and/or math. Students are referred to this program and have a formal evaluation detailing their needs. The special education program works with parents, students and teachers to ensure that individual academic needs are addresses. It's purpose is to provide appropriate instruction in the least restrictive environment so all students have equal access to the curriculum and can succeed.
