FAQs

A psychoeducational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your student’s learning differences. It includes a diagnostic interview, an assessment of aptitude and academic achievement, a history of their previous accommodations, an assessment of how your student processes information and a diagnosis. This evaluation should verify your student’s need for accommodations based on his or her current level of functioning.

The majority of our families use private testing sources. We accept both the private testing reports and those completed through a public school. All reports must be current — no older than three years. A list of testing sources is provided to parents upon request.

Learning differences addressed through the Learning for Success Program include but are not limited to the following:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Dyslexia
• Dysgraphia
• Dyscalculia
• Processing speed issues
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Emotional issues (not requiring an extensive behavior intervention plan)

Students receiving support through the Learning for Success program do not have modified classes and attend the same college preparatory classes as students not enrolled in the Learning for Success program.

Testing accommodations include but are not limited to the following:

• Extended time
• No Scantron tests
• Oral testing
• Scribing
• Testing in smaller setting

Classroom accommodations include but are not limited to the following:

• Preferential seating
• Scribe or copies of class notes provided
• Use of a calculator
• Use of an electronic device
• Use of spell-check or a dictionary
• No deductions for spelling

Yes, all students are encouraged to participate in the whole St. Pius X experience, including fine arts, athletics, campus ministry and clubs.

All students learn in different ways and there is no “wrong” way to learn. Pride of ownership of one’s own learning is taught and practiced daily at St. Pius X High School. We respect all individuals. Each student can learn, and each can make a positive difference.