AMDG This is the abbreviation for the motto of the Society of Jesus - Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, which translates to For the greater glory of God.
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8/9/07
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In keeping with the school's Ignatian, college preparatory mission, Loyola Academy established the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC). The LEC assists students
in identifying, developing, and using strategies that help them become more effective and efficient learners. The Center assists teachers
in designing and implementing instructional strategies that enhance student learning by recognizing and responding to learning differences.
In keeping with this mission, the LEC is a source for all students to develop effective learning and academic strategies to meet the demands of Loyola Academy. In addition, the LEC provides more specialized support services based on individual students' diagnosed learning needs. The LEC serves as a training and support resource to help teachers reach and teach all of their students.
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O'Shaughnessy Program
The O'Shaughnessy Program was created in 1973 to provide a meaningful college preparatory program for those students who evidence academic discrepancies in their learning. These students possess average or above average intelligence and demonstrate the potential to succeed in college. The O'Shaughnessy Program is geared towards a motivated student who is struggling in reading and language skills. While it is not a learning disabilities program, some students with these challenges can be successful.
Students are evaluated on a case by case basis for admission. Admission is based on a variety of criteria including Loyola's entrance exam scores, grade school report cards, available outside testing and teacher/principal feedback
Incoming freshmen are accepted on a probationary basis, pending successful completion of the program's summer school. Summer school courses in English and Pre-algebra are designed to assess student strengths, weaknesses and work habits. During the last week of summer school, results are shared in parent conferences
During freshman year, students take two English courses, Literature and Language Arts, and begin the study of a foreign language in the sophomore year. These classes have a maximum size of 15 and are highly structured with an emphasis on study skills. Most freshmen have a mandatory study period. Smaller classes are available through senior year in the English program
Three full-time teachers are available throughout the day for extra help and support. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are welcomed and encouraged to obtain assistance from the O'Shaughnessy staff whenever necessary.
The fee for the O'Shaughnessy Program is $600 per year for freshmen and sophomores and $150 per year for juniors and seniors. This cost is over and above regular tuition.
Diagnosed Learning Differences
Loyola Academy is committed to helping students with Diagnosed Learning Differences. The LEC staff helps students create an Academic Achievement Plan that corresponds to the diagnosis and recommendations in the psychoeducational evaluation. Staffings involving the student, counselor and teacher take place to insure appropriate sharing of information. The LEC also organizes all special testing needs, including standardized testing for college admission.
MAGIS Program
Magis is a Latin word for "more," and is taken from the motto of the Jesuits, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam" which is translated, "For the Greater Glory of God." As such, Loyola Academy’s MAGIS Program provides students who are experiencing academic difficulty with more . . . more structure, supervision and support. Students are required to give more as well, particularly in time spent studying and preparing to insure improved academic performance. More information regarding the MAGIS Program can be found online at the Loyola Academy website and in the MAGIS brochure, available at the LEC or Guidance Office.
Roles of LEC/Guidance staff
The student’s guidance counselor is the contact person for all academic, personal and college concerns. Counselors meet with students individually and in groups throughout the year. Counselors and the LEC staff communicate frequently to insure student success. Counselors direct the student’s course program and curriculum planning based upon teacher recommendations, Loyola Academy graduation requirements, and college admission recommendations. While counselors will know generally about a student’s grades, specific questions about student performance should be directed to the student’s classroom teacher.
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