Mission Statement
The Pope Francis Center for Student Success welcomes all children who are seeking a Christ-centered and inclusive education. We believe that exceptional needs services should respect the dignity of the human person and provide assistance and skills crucial to their success as students and as lifelong learners.
Purpose
The Pope Francis Center provides extra support for students so they are able to perform in a rigorous academic environment. Support is primarily available for students in grades 1-12 who have been evaluated and diagnosed by a licensed psychologist for a learning disability, processing deficit, ADHD, or other condition affecting their ability to achieve success. Students must be able to participate in the regular classroom setting in all content areas and meet both behavioral and academic standards for their grade level using the St. Anne Catholic School approved accommodations.
Services
Inclusion – A Pope Francis Center teacher will go into the classroom to service the student in the general education classroom setting. The Pope Francis Teacher and the general education teacher work together to design a plan of how to best meet the child’s goals, within the general education setting.
Resource Services – The student receives small group instruction by a Pope Francis Center Teacher in a separate setting. The small group instruction is tailored specifically to meet the need of the student through programs such as Leveled Literacy Instruction teacher designed writing or math instruction.
Consultative – Consultative services are available for students who need a plan that includes accommodations to the general curriculum, but do not require inclusion or resource services to meet their needs.
