STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

At OSC, we strive to provide individualized support for each student within our community. Our dynamic team of professionals work closely together, alongside our classroom teachers, to design and deliver effective support programs for every child. Our focus is to build on student’s strengths to help develop their confidence and self-advocacy.

Learning Support (K-12)

The Learning Support Program ensures that the needs of all students in the school are being met using a three-tiered model of support addressing universal, targeted and intensive supports for students and teachers. Our team also employs a strong focus on systems (what we do to support teachers), practices (what we do to support students), and data (to inform our decision making). If not identified during the admissions process, students are referred to the Student Study Team, which meets weekly to discuss academic concerns of individual students. The initial steps will include record review and teacher / student / parent input. A student may then be recommended for additional support or further internal/external assessments. If through this process it is determined that a student requires specific interventions or classroom accommodations to support their academic success, the appropriate type of support plan is created in collaboration with teachers, parents, and the student. The support plans are closely monitored by the LS teacher and continuously reviewed to ensure the student’s needs are being met.

Heather Lee

Head of Learning Support

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Primary School (K-5)

The EAL program is designed to provide support as proficiency in English develops. Individualized instruction will focus on developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. As proficiency increases, confidence and independence will further develop. In consultation with teachers, parents and the student, a Student Learning Plan is developed and signed. For those in Early Years and Kindergarten, English immersion is recommended.

Secondary School (6-12)

The purpose of the English Language Acquisition programme is to build language proficiency, communication skills, value diversity and provide equitable access to the MYP curriculum for English language learners.
Entry, exit, and level of support are determined by a combination of English proficiency assessment, achievement testing, and teacher observation (formative and summative class assessments). A student’s English language proficiency is assessed using the WIDA MODEL and reading achievement on the MAP test. These data, in combination with teacher observation are evaluated to determine placement in the language acquisition programme. Level of support (support during grade level Language and Literature class and/or support during Language Acquisition class) is determined by English language proficiency level and teacher evaluation. Exit from the programme occurs when students show English language proficiency on the WIDA MODEL and ability to work successfully in English language medium classes, as determined by teacher observation and assessment.

Counseling Support

Primary School (K-5)
Secondary School (6-12)

Primary School (K-5)

The main focus of OSC’s Primary School Counseling is prevention, and one of the counselor’s main goals is to ensure all students are safe, happy and supported while at school. The focus is to help empower students and build upon their social and emotional skills. This is accomplished through individual and group programs along with a comprehensive social and emotional curriculum. The school counselor also provides various services to the OSC community, including classroom guidance lessons, individual and group counseling, and consultation with parents or teachers.

Secondary School (6-12)

Counseling in the secondary school provides students with social-emotional support as well as the knowledge and skills they need to complete the often complicated college counseling application process. Students engage in one-on-one sessions, group sessions, and classroom lessons that cover wide-ranging topics from mental health awareness to child safeguarding. OSC is committed to supporting the wellbeing of each of our students and believes that this support is essential to their success both inside and beyond the classroom.