Academic Enrichment Center

Vermont Commons School offers a variety of enrichment services based on individual student need. Explicit skilled-based instruction will be available for students needing to shore up a skill or strengthen foundation knowledge. A faculty member with professional expertise is available to work with students with learning disabilities; these regular clinical services are scheduled during study halls to facilitate student success. Supplemental classroom support focuses on developing a clear understanding of an individual’s learning style and developing the compensatory skills needed to work at his/her highest level. It’s important to note that these services are not meant to enable a student, but rather to help students understand their profile, the steps needed to achieve success, and to hold them accountable for taking those steps.

Specific services offered by the Academic Enrichment Center to benefit for students, teachers, parents and the VCS administration:

Specific skill building instruction for students with gaps in their knowledge. This will primarily focus on the skills in math and Language Arts, but not exclusively. Students are encouraged to bring in writing assignments from across the curriculum.
- Math (Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry et al).
- Language Arts (Essay writing, critical reading, and grammar/the mechanics of writing).
- Organizational/ Note-taking Instruction. Many students need to learn how to learn. Formal instruction will be available to students who are not succeeding due to poor organizational skills.
On-site specialized tutoring for students with learning differences/disabilities. Qualified professionals will be available to work with students who have a spectrum of learning needs.
Peer tutoring matches for students struggling with the content in classes across the curriculum. Students would receive help with homework completion, skill building, or organizational support through their peers.
Consultations to assess learning disabilities, including a diagnosis, and recommended accommodations. The director would guide advisors of LD students.
Provide occasional ESL tutoring when needed.
Formal preparation for taking standardized tests successfully. Test-taking skills for improving scores on the SAT/ACT.
College Essay feedback and workshops.