Panthers' Learning Center
Faith. Service. Excellence.
The Panthers' Learning Center (PLC) is our hub of student support and is designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students in order to foster their success and sustain their well-being.
The PLC offers two specialized classrooms, one traditional, one flexible. Also located in the PLC is space for students to collaborate with one another, work on projects together and share ideas with one another.
A centerpiece of the room is a tiered instructional space with a large interactive learning board for demonstrations and easy viewing.
Students use the Panthers' Learning Center throughout the day for rostered classes, collaborative projects, subject tutoring, academic check-ins, extended-time testing, and quiet study.
Additionally, students who just need to unwind and remove themselves from the chaos of the day will be able to find a quiet space created for them to relax and decompress.
The Panthers’ Learning Center is also the home of our PJP PAWS Program.
PAWS Program
Panthers Achieving Worthwhile Success
Recognizing that all students approach learning from a unique and individual position, Pope John Paul II High School has created the PAWS program to best support our learners who require additional resources beyond traditional classroom offerings.
The PAWS program is available to students with a diagnosed learning difference that is supported by an IEP, 504 plan, or medical documentation and provides direct instruction to promote academic success through the Panther Performance class. Students in the PAWS program have access a dedicated team, including the Director of Academic Support, Academic Support Coordinator, an Advisor, and Testing Coordinator, who each call the PLC home during the school day.
Students who are rostered for daily instruction in the PAWS program will be charged an additional fee of $2,400 for the year which includes the instructional program and additional, individualized support. Financial assistance may be available for qualified students.
RESOURCES:
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NHS tutoring (scheduled in advance) and quiet study from 7:00-7:40AM
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Quiet study and NHS tutoring during lunch periods (after students finish eating)
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Academic Intervention support (by invitation for lunch or after school study sessions)
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Home of the PAWS program, Panther Performance Class, and MCIU math and reading support classes
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Individual check-ins with students during the day to create goals and study plans
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Organization and study skill instruction
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Quiet, after-school study space from 2:30-4:00PM
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Chess and Games Club on Fridays after school until 4:00pm
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Access to accessible technology including scanning pens for reading support and iPad Airs
PAWS Program Interest Form
To further support our students, the PJP PAWS program is available to students with a diagnosed learning difference that is supported by an IEP, 504 plan, or medical documentation and provides individualized support and direct instruction through the Panther Performance class.
Please fill out this form to indicate your interest in applying for admission into the PAWS program for your student.
A meeting with Mr. Joseph Rogers, the Director of Academic Support, is also required as part of the process, and he will contact you to schedule a time to meet.