They are as follows:

1. Individual Student Support
2. The Highlands Program Learning Strategies
3. The Analytical Thinking Course
4. The Writing Lab
5. The Master Student Program
6. Life Coaching

1. Individual Student Support
The case managers meet with individual students three times each week to:

- Plan for the week ahead
- Review the previous week
- Address any content or organizational issues

2. The Highlands Program Learning Strategies
The Highlands Program Learning Strategies addresses one factor that influences learning – natural abilities, as assessed by the HIGHLANDS ABILITY BATTERY. The ability scores indicate how quickly and easily a person takes in and recalls information using a particular learning channel and specific suggestions are given for how best to use this knowledge to maximize learning.

3. The Analytical Thinking Course
Using the Mock Trial format, students have an opportunity to develop their analytical thinking skills. This six-week course is offered in the fall to 10th – 12th graders and serves as an excellent source of enrichment for students desiring to develop these skills.

4. The Writing Lab
On Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 pm, tutors will be available to aid students with their writing assignments. This team will:

- Point out problem areas in student writing
- Direct them to descriptions of the writing problems
- Encourage them to study or review areas of grammatical or stylistic ..weaknesses that occur in their own writing
- Encourage them to revise their own writing

Students will do their own work, but will have the support and expertise of the writing lab team.

5. The Master Student Program

The Master Student Program is designed to assist the already motivated student who welcomes help in moving from being good to being excellent. The student needs to clearly express a personal desire to be part of this program and a willingness to commit to doing what it takes to achieve his or her goals. The program is offered to middle and upper school students separately and at two levels. A five-week course is offered at each level with the students meeting once each week. Students in the program also receive some individual coaching and follow-up suggestions for continuing to implement the skills and strategies they have learned.

5. Life Coaching

In the academic context, the coach assists the student in developing strategies to overcome obstacles that inhibit him or her from achieving and sustaining success. The student will have a private meeting once each week for one hour.

Students can benefit from a coach who can train him or her in Life Skills and Personal Development including:

- Study skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Goal setting
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution

Fees are available upon request. Please call the Admissions Office at (631) 751-1800 x 1