The Learning Center is a place where students in Upper and Middle Schools can go to receive academic counseling and support services. Tutoring referrals and time management strategies are provided. Available to all students, the Learning Center was developed to help all Haverford School boys reach their full potential. The strategies employed in the center are research-based and delivered in ways that have been proven effective by years of teaching.
The Center is also the clearinghouse for information about learning and learning disabilities. Any parent, student, faculty or staff member may request information and materials. Referrals for students who have learning issues may be made to the Director of the Learning Center, Barbara Baroody (at ext. 1283). The Center provides academic guidance and skills assistance and can help students with learning disabilities obtain course tutors, recorded textbooks, and special tape recorders. Working with the Division Head, dean, and faculty, The Center will assist students with learning disabilities in gaining appropriate accommodations for their disabilities.
Accessing the Learning Center Services
To access services provided by the Learning Center, students, parents, and faculty members should make an appointment to meet with the Director of the Learning Center.
Students are frequently referred to the Learning Center by the Director of the Learning Center after consultation with teachers, advisors, division heads and deans. Staff members then, in a discreet manner, notify the student of an appointment. Once an appointment has been set, the student must treat this appointment like any other obligation he has at school.
Parents are encouraged to call Learning Center staff members if they would like to find out more about Learning Center services from beginning to end. Haverford has found that without parental support, students have a very difficult time reaching their full potential.
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