Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Here for Every Student

LRC

The Hoehn-Saric Family Center for Academic Excellence works to serve the needs of all learners and to help each student identify and work in his or her upper range. We support each student’s effort to develop effective learning skills and strategies, but more importantly, we work to ensure that each student develops greater self-awareness and confidence in his or her own ability, thus achieving long-term success at Severn and beyond.

Our Philosophy

The LRC holds true to a belief that students must be active participants in their own learning process but that each student may benefit from different types and levels of support in order to achieve his or her greatest potential.

The LRC Mission

The Center provides comprehensive services to support the needs of the entire school community. Its services range from structured support for a student with learning differences to drop-in assistance for a student working through a rough draft or difficult problem set. The LRC's peer-mentoring program trains students to share their knowledge and skills with others. The Center also serves as a vital resource to adults in the community - teachers and parents alike - who can benefit from engaging in the shared conversations about excellence in teaching and learning.

Support Services

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Study Skills

For Upper & Middle School Students
Support for improving skills in managing time, note taking, writing papers, reading strategies, studying, and test taking

For Middle Schoolers
All 6th graders take a one quarter class in study skills administered by Middle School faculty

For Freshmen
All freshmen take a six session study skills seminar that focuses on improving skills in managing time, note taking, studying, and test taking. The LRC also provides mid year and final exam preparation.
Subject Area Extra Help
- Teacher guidance in math/science and the humanities
- Peer mentoring/tutoring (appointment only)
- Small group student instruction/study sessions
Facilitation of Special Accomodations

Continued support for students with special needs – implementation, management, and modification of individual educational plans as needed
Parent/Teacher Resources
- Growing library of educational materials
- Parent workshops

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Meet Our LRC Team

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Laura Steppe

Director, Learning Resource Center
Catherine Martino

Learning Resource Center Specialist

Contact the LRC Staff

The Learning Resource Center is way more than a study hall. It's a fun place to hang out and learn with your friends. I like that you find a new way of doing something when you're stuck.