LD – bright and gifted
The LD Bright & Gift program at St. Jude’s School is designed for students:
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who are between grades 1-10
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who experience one or more learning challenges such as:
Central Auditory Processing
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Dyslexia
Language Processing
Non-Verbal Learning
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor
ADHD
Executive/Cognitive Functioning
Memory Issues: Verbal/Auditory. Working, Immediate, Short-term, Long-term, or Automatic
High Functioning Autism/Aspergers -
who are of average or above average intelligence
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who find learning/school a struggle
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who are starting to question their intellectual abilities
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who are falling behind their peers in reading, comprehension, writing and mathematical skills
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who require a school environment where the focus is not only on academics
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who require a school environment where the focus is also on life management:
i.e. a work ethic, organizational & study habits, time management, confidence, self confidence, self reliance, self advocacy, character development & growth and much more.
Benefits to Students
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A comprehensive program specifically designed to address individual educational needs with personalized instruction and an individualized education plan
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Increased teacher focus in a maximum class size of eight students
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A boost to academic self-esteem through a positive learning environment and achievable goals
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A safe, supervised community
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Peer conflicts handled with an attitude of mutual respect
Benefits to Parents and Families
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No more homework struggles; teachers hold students accountable for their work
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Flexible and extended drop-off and pick-up times
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After school care available everyday
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Close, ongoing communication between teachers, staff, students and parents
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Happier kids make happier families!
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When school is great, home is better!
St. Jude’s Daily Schedule
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Classes begin at 8:30 am every day
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Classes end at 3:30 pm on Monday to Thursday
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Friday classes end at 1:30 pm and are followed by a one hour leadership class/workshop with dismissal at 2:30 pm.