Secondary Student Support Services
Resource Room
Resource Room enrollment is recommended by a classroom teacher(s), by parents, or as a result of testing. Resource Room is scheduled in place of study halls, and meets up to four periods per week. Small group instruction and individualized help is given in executive functioning, note-taking, study skills and academic support. Students are assisted through reinforcement of new concepts, re-teaching of material, and strengthening of academic skills in areas such as reading, math, spelling, and written expression. Students receive help with establishing short- and long-term goals, planning for long-term assignments, test preparation and organization of time and materials. The goal of Resource Room is independence and success in the classroom setting. For more information about the Resource Room, contact Mrs. Logan Fraser at lfraser@trinty-oaks.org.
Psycho-educational testing
A teacher or parent can request that a student be considered for testing to determine if accommodations are needed for success in school. Testing is coordinated with District 155 through a process that Trinity Oaks initiates. Parents can also pursue testing through District 155 (no charge) or a private psychologist (fee charged).
Accommodations plans
Students with documented disabilities, attention problems and/or serious health concerns may qualify for an accommodation plan. Current documentation (within the last three years, or more recently in the case of a medical issue) is required and must be given to the Head of School and the Director of Student Support Services for consideration.
Accommodations for college entrance examinations
Students with current psycho-educational evaluations (completed within the last 3–5 years, depending on the college entrance exam) and accommodation plans can apply for accommodation on PSAT, SAT (College Board), and ACT testing. Testing must show that accommodations have been approved, and an accommodation plan is active for the student. Please be sure to provide a written (email is fine) request to the Head of School and Testing Coordinator (bbrooke@trinity-oaks.org) to request this accommodation.