Academic Support
Students who do their homework and engage in class do well at GHS. Students who are not in attendance, who do not do their homework, complete classroom activities, or engage in instruction, or who do not participate in makeup learning opportunities provided by their teacher risk failing.
GHS offers a variety of academic support for any student who needs it. Students are encouraged to reach out to their teachers, school counselor, or another trusted adult if they need help.
Credit recovery options such as summer school and Edmentum online learning platform are available. Students should speak with their school counselor if they have questions.
Academic support for GHS students can be broken down into three tiers. Examples of these tiers include but are not limited to the interventions listed in the table below.
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|
Student and teacher communicate individually about the academic struggles. | Teachers may refer the student to the RTI team (see RTI button below). | Student may be referred for evaluation through the 504 or Special Education Services process (see buttons below). |
Teacher provides support for the student within the classroom setting. | An RTI plan may be developed for the student, to document needs and interventions. | |
An initial meeting may occur with the student's team (teacher, parent, counselor, administrator, etc.) | Student may have frequent check ins with teacher and/ or counselor. | |
Teachers may consult with instructional strategist and other support staff. | A follow up meeting with the student's team may occur to review progress. | |
Teachers should communicate with students' parents or guardians by phone, email, or a conference. | Student may be assigned a study hall in the RAM Lab for extra help with their classroom and homework assignments. | |
Seniors struggling in courses may have their senior privileges replaced with a study hall. |
Special Education And Section 504 Childfind Notice
Gorham has a duty to locate, evaluate and identify any child residing in the District who qualifies for Special Education services or any child attending the public schools who may require Section 504 accommodations or services.
Children eligible for special education include those children with disabilities who have autism, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, visual impairment, or developmental delay and who, because of such an impairment, need special education services.
Children eligible for Section 504 accommodations or services include those children who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
If you suspect your child has a disability and may need special education services or 504 accommodations, or if you would like additional information, please contact your child’s teacher, or GHS Instructional Strategist Saira Hirji (saira.hirji@gorhamschools.org).