Academics
Our academic program is both rigorous and supportive with success in post-secondary institutions at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
Academics
Student Services
Academic Well-Being
Academic support across all three divisions is provided by Learning Support Specialists whose practice is informed by current research in neuroscience, learning science, and evidence-based educational best practices.
Working collaboratively with students, teachers, and families, the team supports boys who would benefit from targeted assistance with specific subjects, learning strategies, or academic tasks.
A central focus of the program is the intentional development of executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, time management, self-regulation, study strategies, and test preparation to help students become confident, independent, and effective learners. Learning Support Specialists consult with parents on their son’s academic success and collaborate with faculty on best practices to support all learners.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are developed for boys who have psychoeducational assessments or a medical diagnosis that identifies them as exceptional learners. Documentation must be provided by a psychologist or medical professional describing the exceptionality, the necessary accommodations, and why these supports are needed.
Accommodations are determined on an individual basis, reflecting each student's unique learning profile and demonstrated needs to provide equitable access to learning while fostering independence. Learning Support Specialists partner with teachers to ensure that appropriate instructional and assessment accommodations are implemented.
It is assumed that every student granted admission to Crescent can meet the School’s academic expectations. For this reason, we make accommodations but do not modify the curriculum for boys on IEPs.
It is assumed that every student granted admission to Crescent can meet the School’s academic expectations. For this reason, we make accommodations but do not modify the curriculum for boys on IEPs.
All boys taking Upper School credits are expected to meet the Ministry of Education requirement to complete a culminating task or write a final examination in each class. Crescent Student Services will generally not exempt a student from these requirements. However, if medical documentation is provided, we will work with the family to arrange individual accommodations, such as postponing or spreading out final exams.
Academic Support
List of 3 members.
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Julie Yocom
Learning Support Specialist -
Rachael Lee
Learning Support Specialist -
Stephen Verzyden
Subject Head: Mathematics (Grades 7–12), Upper School Learning Support Specialist
