Student Support Services

Student Support Services provides three different plans which are determined by the student’s diagnosis.

Students who are eligible are offered only accommodations in the general education classroom. Similar to the collegiate-level, students with accommodations are expected to self-advocate for their accommodations. Student Support Services acknowledges previous academic learning plans (Private School Learning Plan, 504 Plan, or IEP), but cannot guarantee that all accommodations and supports are transferable to Central Catholic’s accommodation plans.

Parent/guardian and student signatures are required prior to building an accommodation plan.

Academic Accommodation Plan, AAP

Medical Accommodation Plan, MAP

Academic Accommodation Plan and Medical Accommodation Plan, AAP/MAP

If your student is diagnosed with a learning difference or medical concern, please fill out this Google Form to apply for accommodation(s).

Qualifying students are provided an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP), which lists the academic accommodations designed to support the student's learning needs. These may include:

• A calculator
• Breaks as needed
• Time and a half on exams
• Exams in a reduced-distraction environment
• Exams read orally (primarily for dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
• Speech to text on written exams (primarily for dyslexia, dysgraphia)
• Teacher-approved notecard (primarily for dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
• Digitally record answers

Qualifying students are provided an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP), which lists the academic accommodations designed to support the student's learning needs. This may include:

• Learning Ally
• Recording lectures
• Teacher provided notes
• Graphic organizer tools
• Peer notes
• Flashcard tools
• Organizational support
• Grammarly
• Shorten assignments (when appropriate)

At Central Catholic High School, we are dedicated to providing every student with the necessary tools for success. To achieve this, we offer two academic support courses: Freshman Success Seminar and Student Success Seminar. Placement is based on factors like NWEA test scores, teacher referrals, and counselor input. Enrollment is open to all students, not just those with an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP).

Freshman Success Seminar
This course is designed specifically for ninth graders as they transition into high school. Students gain tools, relationships, and confidence to support their academic, social, and personal growth. The course is graded but does not factor into a student’s GPA. 
The seminar includes:

• Targeted math, English, and academic support
• Regular grade checks
• Bi-weekly family communication
• Study skills and organizational strategies

Student Success Seminar
Designed for sophomores, this course provides ongoing academic support, often recommended by a student’s Freshman Success Seminar teacher or counselor. Like the freshman seminar, this course is graded but does not count toward GPA. 
The seminar offers:

• Skill building in math, English, and core academics
• Grade monitoring and check-ins
• Bi-weekly family communication
• Study and organizational skill development

All testing accommodations for the PSAT, SAT and AP Exams are managed by the College Board. Student Support Services does not determine who does and does not qualify for these tests. The College Board vets eligibility based on accommodation data sent by Student Support Services. The ACT is not affiliated with the College Board and is a separate entity. Student Support Services is only responsible for submitting accommodation data of the student to the ACT who determines who qualifies for accommodations.

Students eligible for testing accommodations can easily access the testing center by having their teacher submit their information to the Testing Accommodation Portal at least 1-2 days before the test day. Once this information is received, the department will notify the student and teacher of the scheduled testing date, time, and location for the accommodated test. The student will then have the option to either opt-in or out of the scheduled exam. If the student opts in, a designated proctor will administer the accommodated test to all attending students quickly and efficiently.

Central Catholic High School’s accommodation plans do not transfer to the university level. However, most universities require updated documentation within three years of enrolling at the university. Although Central Catholic High School’s accommodation plans do not transfer, universities often provide similar accommodations for students with learning differences and use your student’s previous plan as a guide. Please reference your student’s preferred university on what accommodations are available to students. Below are links to university resource and academic centers commonly attended by Central Catholic High School graduates.

University of Oregon
https://aec.uoregon.edu/

Oregon State University
https://experience.oregonstate.edu/academics

University of Portland 
https://www.up.edu/sarc

Central Catholic is committed to helping every student succeed. For those needing extra academic support, we provide Tier 2 interventions, including structured study sessions, tutoring, and Academic Saturday School, with scheduled dates available on the school calendar. Families will be notified if attendance is required. Our approach is based on grade data from the 6, 9, 12, and 15-week progress checks, and students who need to attend will be informed directly by school staff.
These interventions provide:

• A quiet, structured environment for studying and reviewing coursework
• Access to peer tutors and teacher support
• Regular grade monitoring to ensure progress
• Opportunities to strengthen study skills and academic habits