Personalized Learning Programs

Students are paired with a faculty member who meets with them weekly to develop goals and make plans for improving their school performance. Advisors also monitor student progress and communicate with teachers, counselors, and parents as needed. The program is ideal for students who are working toward becoming active and independent learners. If this is a service you feel your student needs, please contact their school counselor.

 Study Strategies is a credit-earning elective which gives students the opportunity to learn about a variety of study skills and then practice them on their own assignments. Skills are presented through lessons at the start of the period, after which students have time to work on their assignments from other classes. Once a week the study strategies teacher meets with each student for individual coaching and application of skills. The overarching skills that are addressed in both semesters are organization, goal setting,  task initiation, review, and practice. 


• Topics covered in Study Strategies 1 include: Learning Styles, Time Management, Note Taking and Problem Solving. 

• Topics covered in Study Skills 2 include: Memory, Listening and Attention, Research, and Self-Advocacy. 


If this is a course you would like your student to join, please contact their school counselor. 
 

Students design and implement a semester-long, credit-earning independent course of their choosing. Options for ELO can include, but are not limited to: Internships, Community Mentorships, Community Service/Volunteering, Work Study, out-of-school instruction, in-depth study of a topic of interest, creative writing, art, or music projects. Students who would like to spend a semester developing a personal interest and/or skill in depth for school credit are invited to propose their ideas to the ELO Coordinator, Matt Prince at matt.prince@hanovernorwichschools.org or to their school counselor.

Senior Bridges is an opportunity for seniors to work on an intensive project of their own choosing. Seniors are invited to engage in independent study projects in any subject area(s) extending beyond the boundaries of our current curriculum. Although projects can be in any area of student interest, each will require that the student research the topic, work with community mentors, write a substantial amount, create a tangible project illustrating what was learned/accomplished, and prepare a presentation about the topic for a class or panel of community members, students, and teachers. Credit areas and course hour commitments will be determined on an individual basis. Students interested in Senior Bridges can contact Shanon Pogue (shannon.pogue@hanovernorwichschools.org), Willie Johnson (williamjohnson@hanovernorwichschools.org), or their school counselor. 

The Dresden Title One Math Tutoring Program helps qualifying students with the mathematics they need to be successful in Algebra I. Students in seventh, eighth, and ninth grades are chosen by using standardized test scores, grades, and teacher/parent referrals. Students in tenth grade are assessed depending on the number of ninth grade students receiving services.

In addition to services during the school year, we also offer the Title I Summer Step Up Program in mathematics and technology for students entering Algebra I from HHS, RMS, and tuition students from outside the District. This year's Summer Step Up program will focus on mathematics and problem-based learning skills. The time commitment is 4-5 hours per week with one group seminar and two instructor check-ins per week. It is our hope that students leave the Step Up Program feeling more prepared to succeed academically during the school year.
For more information contact Tracy Gillespie at tracygillespie@hanovernorwichschools.org

Students with a disability that substantially limits one or more of their major life activities can receive accommodations, according to a team-developed plan, that allows them to access HHS programs and curriculum. For more information please read the HHS 504 Process.  If interested in beginning the 504 Process,  contact Shannan Tawney at shannantawney@hanovernorwichschools.org.