Learning Resources

             Resource Person:  Sandy Caliendo 924-8588 

             e-mail: scaliendo@incarnationschool.edu

Incarnation  Programs

The resource coordinator at each diocesan school implements programs and teaches strategies that benefit the entire school population.  The coordinator here at Incarnation is Sandy Caliendo.  

Life Skills 

Grade 6  Students will learn study skills including, organization, note-taking, memory strategies, test-taking strategies and textbook reading comprehension during quarters one, two and three.  The fourth quarter will be taught by the guidance counselor.

Grade 7  During the first and second quarters, students will be introduced to various learning differences including, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities.  The purpose is to help the students be aware that everyone learns differently and to have an understanding and empathy towards those who have these differences.  The third and fourth quarters are taught by the guidance counselor.

  Grade 8  The guidance counselor will teach the first, second and third quarters.  During the fourth quarter, the students will focus on high school preparation.  The topics will include, high school curriculum, community service, SAT preparation, extra-curricular activities and the importance of the G.P.A.

Strategy Teaching 

     Learning strategies are taught at least once a quarter in each classroom, K-8, by the resource teacher or the classroom teacher. These strategies include but are not limited to,  memorizing, self monitoring, organizing and socializing. 

  Good Samaritan Awards 

     Good Samaritan awards are given to middle school students for extraordinary acts of courtesy and kindness. At the end of each quarter, awards are tallied and students receive rewards according to the number earned. Examples of rewards are lunch from McDonald's, ice cream treats and other goodies.  Students are also recognized during the awards assembly.