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The Benilde Program offers students with learning differences the opportunity to succeed in a college preparatory high school. Using the results of a detailed psycho-educational evaluation, students receive instruction in specific study skills designed to help them succeed in the regular classroom. The Benilde curriculum also covers recent brain research, learning theory, and the complex reasons why some pupils find school difficult. Students are enrolled in regular courses at SJC, and are not isolated from their peers. Students, if qualified, have the option of taking honors courses.
In addition, the program offers students the following supports:
- Restructured course load: Students take one academic course over the summer, allowing for a lighter homework load during the school year. This also allows students to fit the Benilde class into their schedule, where they will work on study skills.
- Classroom accommodations: Based on individual testing results, students can receive extra time on tests, textbooks on CD, assistance with note taking and several other specific accommodations.
- Foreign Language Assistance: Students who expect to find foreign language difficult may enroll in a specialized foreign language course. This course covers the same curriculum as other courses offered at St. John’s. However, the teacher has received special training in working with students with learning differences.
- Consultation: Students and their families receive individual counseling and referral for outside support on issues related to their academic performance, such as the need for medication, treatment for depression, or help with improving interpersonal skills.
- Teacher support: Teachers receive information about the students in their class, and ideas for working with them effectively. Various teaching training in-services are offered.
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