Magnolia Charter Schools

Coaching

Magnolia Schools builda an educational environment that involves both in-class and after-class individual attention. After-class individual attention will occur as part of our free after-school tutoring program.

Low-achieving students will be identified through MAP test results as well as teacher recommendations based on in-class performance and quarterly progress reports. Students with a D or F grade in core subjects are classified as low achievers in addition to MAP test results’ indications. These students will attend obligatory after school programs concentrating on the subjects in which they are weak.

Besides the recreational clubs, there will be tutoring groups on advanced math and science available for high achieving students. Tutoring programs will also help high achieving students prepare for statewide and nationwide academic competitions. The number of students in each tutoring group will not exceed eight. Volunteers from local universities will also help with tutoring programs under the guidance of teachers.

An improvement plan will be prepared for low-achieving students with the involvement of teacher, parent/guardian and dean of academics. Improvement plans will include additional homework, readings and mandatory after school tutoring. The student’s progress will be evaluated by the teacher in a timely manner.

To narrow the achievement gap for the low-achieving students, catch-up strategies such as free tutoring and homework clubs will be implemented during after-school program. Mandatory free after-school tutoring program tailored towards each student’s needs by the school staff will provide the opportunity for those students left behind to master the content standards for the relevant subject.

These students will be monitored on a regular basis through in-class assessment. Parents will be notified during this process through meetings and online grading. Students will adhere to their prescribed individualized program until they meet the grade level expectations.