Academics

Student Support Services

Setting All Students
Up for Success

Magnificat’s Student Support Services provides academic support that complements the expert instructional practices happening in the classroom. The department includes tutors, intervention specialists, and a school psychologist.

Tutoring

Tutoring services are available to all Magnificat students. Students can use the drop-in tutoring service in any way that meets their needs, from one-time help with a challenging assignment to regular visits throughout the school year. As part of this service, tutors may consult with classroom teachers, counselors, and parents to best address the needs of the student.

Tutoring is provided to all classes in math, English, Spanish, French, and biology. In addition, study tables are offered for math, Spanish, French, biology, and chemistry.

Intervention Specialists

Intervention Specialist services are available to students who have been identified with a disability through an evaluation process and have an Accommodation Plan. Intervention Specialists are trained in working closely with students and providing a diverse range of academic interventions and accommodations to enhance skill development based on individual needs. Intervention specialists collaborate and consult with faculty and parents in order to best meet the needs of those on Accommodation Plans. Intervention specialists are located in the SSC.

Services Offered for Students with IEPs

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  • Co-taught Classes

    Instruction is provided by both a content area teacher and a certified intervention specialist.

  • Intervention Specialist Seminar

    This is a course where students with IEPs learn strategies for executive functioning and remediate academic deficits. This course does not provide core instruction.  

  • American Sign Language Class

    A summer American Sign Language class allows students to meet the World Languages requirement, learn a non-alphabetic language, and have greater flexibility within the academic year schedule.

  • Test Accommodations Center

    This resource allows students to take tests in a distraction-free environment. 

  • Preferential Scheduling

    Preferential scheduling ensures that students with IEPs can take the courses they need.

  • Expert Teachers

    Ongoing professional development is provided for teachers who work with SWD. 

Not Offered

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  • Modifications or changes in curricular expectations. Click for details.

    Services not offered include: 
    • Decrease in the workload
    • Extended time for assignments
    • Decrease or change to the curriculum standards
    • Decrease or change in our expectations for students
    • Test corrections
    • Assignment corrections
    • Signing off on planners or agendas
    While Magnificat does provide a course titled IS Seminar, this is intended to complement core instruction, and does not constitute resource room instruction.

Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship

Magnificat is a Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship provider. Students who receive services through an IEP (individualized education program) are eligible for Jon Peterson funding. Magnificat currently provides services to students with learning disabilities, other health impairments, hearing impairments, and autism, while still in a college prep environment. Magnificat provides additional support and accommodations for students with IEPs, but does not change the curriculum or provide any modifications (changes in the expectations for students).

Psychological Services

The school psychologist is available to consult with school counselors, teachers, administration, and parents regarding the social/emotional wellbeing of students and provide direct support to students in need. Additionally, the school psychologist can provide psychoeducational evaluations and interpret outside evaluations used in determining eligibility for Accommodation Plans. The school psychologist is a good resource for those with questions regarding adolescent development. Other services include crisis intervention, academic and behavioral intervention, and risk assessments.

Questions?

For more information, please email Director of Student Support Services and School Psychologist Megan Rutkowski, Ed.S '98.

Our Mission

We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.

Magnificat High School

20770 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116
info@maghs.org  440.331.1572