Rosary Support Program (RSP)

Tier I is designed for students who are functioning well academically and independently, and who wish only to access accommodations.  There is a $250 per semester fee.

 Tier I Accommodations include (based on need):

• An Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) outlining academic needs and accommodations
• Extra test time in a reduced-distraction setting (RSP Testing Center)

Tier II is designed for students who need extra assistance built into the school day, as well as guidance with organization, study skills, and homework completion. This is strongly recommended for incoming 9th grade & transfer students, and students with impacted schedules. There is an $850 per semester fee.

 Tier II Accommodations include:

• An Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) outlining academic needs and accommodations
• Extra test time in a reduced-distraction setting (Rosary Testing Center)
• A graded RSP Learning Lab class with a 1:8 student-teacher ratio built into the school day, designed to focus not only on what to learn but how to learn most effectively
• An incoming 9th-grade transition team meeting
• Collaboration regarding learning differences between students, parents, teachers, and RSP 
• Access to Audio textbooks through Learning Ally (not available to the general public)
• Tests read to students
• Notetakers (when available)
• Preferential seating - a seat that is most beneficial for student learning in the classroom
• Application assistance & proctoring for extra time on the College Board and ACT exams
• Use of a calculator on exams (per documentation)

A psychoeducational testing report current within three years, with a specific diagnosis, is required for qualification. Testing must follow documentation guidelines set forth by the Diocese of Orange (please contact RSP offices to request guidelines and/or for assistance with testing). A meeting with the student, parents, and RSP team will take place after review. Financial assistance for RSP is available per documented need. Space is limited in the graded RSP courses.

The following options are available to all students and may be of specific help to students with documented learning and attention differences: 

• After-school tutorial program with Rosary Academy teachers
• Assistance with the purchase of hard copy textbooks
• Personal counselors on site every day to assist with emotional difficulties

The Rosary Support Program works in conjunction with C4L.  The C4L team is comprised of a coordinator, learning specialists, and psychologists.  Recognizing that teens have varied learning styles due to differences in background knowledge, information processing, focus, and processing speed, C4L is part of the Rosary Support Program team that aims to empower every student to realize her potential.