Upper School
Student Support
Upper School Learning Support
Personalized support for every learner – we are committed to helping students build confidence, independence, and self-advocacy in their learning. Our Upper School Learning Support team provides accommodations that empower students to engage fully in their academic experience and transition seamlessly to college.
Upper School Learning Support
Personalized Learning Accommodations
We provide accommodations, not modifications, ensuring students engage in the same coursework as their peers with additional tools for success:
A Structured Approach to Independence
We gradually increase student responsibility over their high school years to prepare them for college-level learning:
Recognizing Different Learning Styles
We help students discover alternative ways to engage with content:
We provide accommodations, not modifications, ensuring students engage in the same coursework as their peers with additional tools for success:
- Extended time on tests and assignments.
- Quiet testing environments or separate rooms.
- Audiobooks, speech-to-text tools, or other assistive technology to match different learning styles.
A Structured Approach to Independence
We gradually increase student responsibility over their high school years to prepare them for college-level learning:
- Freshman and Sophomore Years: Structured support and guided learning strategies.
- Junior Year: Students are expected to initiate requests for accommodations with reminders.
- Senior Year: Students practice full independence, advocating for their own academic needs.
Recognizing Different Learning Styles
We help students discover alternative ways to engage with content:
- Students who struggle with writing may verbalize their ideas to showcase their knowledge.
- Audiobooks and adaptive learning tools help students retain and process information more effectively.
- A stigma-free culture encourages students to seek support without hesitation.
“The biggest thing in this program is that we know the kids we are working with. It all comes down to the uninterrupted, quality time our students get.” – Ben Foutz, Upper School Learning Support Director
Assessment Accommodations
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Upper School Accommodations
Some Upper Schools Assessment Accommodations*- Extended Time (+50% or 100%)
- Distraction-Reduced Environment
- Preferred Seating
- Untimed Breaks
- Question Clarification
- Oral Testing
- Access to Calculator
- Access to Word Processor
- Access to Teacher-Approved Notes
- Access to Scribe
- Access to Reader
* The Upper Schools may provide additional assessment accommodations as appropriate, subject to school resources.
Preparing for College & Beyond
Our college-ready approach ensures students are equipped with the skills to succeed after Annie Wright. By focusing on self-advocacy, independence, and common university-level accommodations, we set our students up for a smooth transition into higher education.
For more information about Learning Support Services, please contact our team. Learn more about Upper School College Counseling at Annie Wright Schools here.
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