Student Support Services
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St. Mark Catholic School’s Student Support Services is designed to meet the academic needs of our students with diagnosed learning differences. Our mission is to help students achieve their maximum potential by providing the support needed to be successful.
Resource Teachers
St. Mark Catholic School offers the services of three Resource Teachers to students who demonstrate a need for support. Our Resource and Instructional specialists are certified teachers who are trained in and provide instruction in the following programs.
- BUILD – K – 1 Early Reading Intervention
- Thouchphonics® Program – Multisensory approach to phonics
- The Herman Method® – Orton-Gillingham based multisensory approach to teaching specialized reading in small groups
- Scottish Rite/Rite Flight Reading Rate and Comprehension Program
- Small Group Guided Reading Instruction
- Multisensory Handwriting Without Tears® Program
- Multisensory Touchmath® Program
Content mastery and instructional support is provided in classrooms for kindergarten – 5th grade.
Dyslexia Therapy
Students with a diagnosis of dyslexia may receive interventions through our dyslexia therapy program. Our certified teachers provide dyslexia therapy using The Herman Method® based on the multisensory Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching. The curriculum provides instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, while also teaching spelling and writing.
Accommodations
To receive accommodations through a Student Support Plan (SSP) the following requirements must be met:- Full current evaluation and documentation (must be updated every 3 years), including a clear diagnosis listed in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and test scores of both cognitive and academic achievements
- List of appropriate accommodations
- The information will be kept confidential and secure in the Support Office
For more information, please contact Dr.Boyd at vicki.boyd@stmcs.netSchool Counseling
At St. Mark Catholic School, our Counseling Program is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of every student. Rooted in faith, the program fosters a compassionate and encouraging environment where students can develop self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in expressing their authentic selves.
Through individual counseling, small group sessions, and classroom lessons, students learn practical skills in emotional regulation, friendship-building, and problem-solving that help them thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
The Counseling Program also partners closely with teachers, parents, and families, offering guidance and resources to promote student well-being and strengthen the home-school connection.
At St. Mark, we believe that seeking help is a sign of courage and that growth—both intellectual and emotional—is an ongoing journey. By working together as a community, we help each child discover and develop their God-given potential.
Families or students who wish to request counseling support may complete the form linked below. Once submitted, Ms. Kimbriel will review the request and connect with the appropriate parties to determine next steps.