Academics

Learning Support

In keeping with Savannah Christian’s mission of “Developing the whole person to the glory of God,” the Learning Support Center (LSC) exists to walk alongside students with documented learning differences, their families, and their teachers.

Rooted in care, encouragement, and respect for each student’s God-given gifts, LSC provides thoughtful, individualized support that nurtures both academic growth and personal responsibility.

Through differentiated instruction, academic coaching, and limited educational accommodations, the Learning Support Center helps students build confidence and develop the independent, lifelong skills needed to thrive in the challenging academic environment of Savannah Christian Preparatory School and beyond.

Learning Support services are available in all grade levels for an additional fee.

As an independent, college-preparatory school, SCPS maintains high academic standards and does not modify curricular content in Middle or Upper School. However, the school partners with families to offer appropriate accommodations based on each student’s documented needs and developmental level, fostering growth while encouraging independence and perseverance.

Our Team

List of 4 members.

Mrs. Joan Connelly

Lower School Learning Support Teacher
Mrs. Fran Parker

Lower School Learning Support Teacher
Mrs. Darcey Woodward

Middle School Learning Support Teacher
Mrs. Tracy Kendrick

Upper School Learning Support Teacher

Empowering Students to Thrive

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Lower School (PK-5)

The Learning Support Program at Savannah Christian’s Lower School is designed to help students grow academically while honoring their God-given strengths and individual learning needs.
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The program provides targeted support for students who benefit from additional instruction in reading and math, as well as classroom-based assistance. Students receive small-group instruction in reading using the Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured, multisensory method that supports phonics, decoding, spelling, and reading fluency. Math instruction is also provided in small groups to reinforce foundational skills, build confidence, and support classroom learning.

In fourth and fifth grades, learning support teachers push into general education classrooms, collaborating with classroom teachers to provide individualized assistance, reinforce instruction, and help students apply strategies in real-time.
The Learning Support Program also assists in implementing appropriate accommodations, such as extended time, quiet testing, and organizational supports, to help students access the curriculum and demonstrate their learning effectively.
Middle School (6-8)

Learning Support is a year-long elective that meets during the school day. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 5–6 students per class. In Middle School, classes are organized by grade level.
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Learning specialists work closely with students to support their core academic courses (Math, English, History, Science, and Bible) and academic electives (STEM, Spanish, etc.). They also provide additional study resources and help students develop skills in self-advocacy, executive functioning, and effective studying and test-taking strategies.

A separate Test Center is also available to provide a supervised, quiet space should extended time be needed on an assessment.
Upper School (9-12)

Learning Support is a year-long elective that meets during the school day. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 5–6 students per class. In Upper School, classes include students from multiple grade levels.
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Learning specialists work closely with students to support their core academic courses (Math, English, History, Science, and Bible) and academic electives (STEM, Spanish, etc.). They also provide additional study resources and help students develop skills in self-advocacy, executive functioning, and effective studying and test-taking strategies.

A separate Test Center is also available to provide a supervised, quiet space should extended time be needed on an assessment.