Is there academic support for students with learning differences or special needs?

The NMH Learning Skills Program offers both individual support and minor courses to help students achieve academic success. All students are eligible to participate, but the program is geared to helping students with documented learning issues such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or specific learning disabilities. In order to provide the best support for a student with learning differences, it is extremely beneficial that parents provide as much information as possible during the admission process.

To encourage optimal communication, an accommodation form (which includes strengths, challenges, and recommendations) will be written based on the testing and sent to teachers each term.  Accommodations such as extended time can only be provided if such a recommendation is made within current documentation.  Through the program, students may receive support for time management, organization, reading, writing, test preparation, and/or general study skills.  Generally, students meet with a learning specialist once a week, free of charge.  For students who need help in specific courses, the director coordinates a tutoring network, and tutoring fees are charged to the student’s tuition account.