Welcome
Representing an integral aspect of the educational mission of Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, the Center for Academic Achievement was created with the goal of fostering the academic success of all students. By providing students with the academic skills and learning strategies that will help them to make the most of their time at SSM, we hope to aid students in building a solid foundation on which to become independent and confident life-long learners. The Center supports students with moderate learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders and average to above-average cognitive abilities, and is also a resource for strengthening all of our students’ abilities to meet the challenges of demanding high school academics. This year-round program provides specific support in the following areas:
- Orton-Gillingham instruction for students with reading difficulties
- Written expression and reading comprehension instruction
- Study skills instruction
- Other academic support, including mathematics
Students involved in the Academic Skills Program at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School typically have average to above-average cognitive abilities and moderate to high academic motivation, in addition to diagnosed learning disabilities or attention deficit disorder. They often have difficulty with processing skills, attention and focus, organization, reading and writing.
Students interested in applying for the Academic Skills Program should submit current psychological and educational testing
(e.g., WISC, Woodcock Johnson) so that we can best evaluate our School’s ability to meet their academic needs.
For more information about the Center for Academic Achievement, please contact the Admissions Office at (507) 333-1618 or
800-421-2724.
