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Academic Intervention Program

Serving Students in Pre-K through 8th Grade

 

At Christ Our King – Stella Maris Catholic School, we are committed to helping all students succeed. Since its launch in 2014, our Academic Intervention Program has supported students from Pre-K through 8th grade, focusing on those with average to above-average ability who experience learning differences.

 

The program centers on two key priorities:

  1. Identifying learning differences early

  2. Providing personalized support both in the classroom and through small group instruction

Led by experienced educators who specialize in differentiated learning, our intervention team works closely with students, classroom teachers, and families to foster academic growth and confidence at every level.

Early Intervention & Lower School Support (PreK – 4th grade)

In the Lower School, the focus is on early identification and remediation. Our Academic Interventionists use regular formal and informal assessments to recognize learning challenges in their earliest stages. Students struggling in reading or math, or those with diagnosed learning differences, may receive targeted instruction in our Learning Lab.

Instruction is:

  • Explicit and multisensory, designed to reinforce foundational skills

  • Delivered in small groups, breaking concepts into manageable steps

  • Hands-on and engaging, meeting young learners where they are

We understand that early intervention is critical. Research shows that students who fall behind early often struggle to catch up later. That’s why we strive to build a strong academic foundation in Pre-K through 4th grade—one that will support long-term success as students move into middle school and beyond.

Reading Intervention

Our reading intervention team works with classroom teachers and uses standardized literacy assessments to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses in:

  • Phonological awareness

  • Phonics

  • Fluency

  • Reading comprehension

Using research-based strategies, we help students grow into confident, capable readers who love to learn. We maintain high expectations while offering the support they need to meet their individual goals.

Math Intervention

Our dedicated Math Resource Intervention Team provides support for students with skill gaps in foundational math concepts. Instruction is:

  • Multisensory and interactive

  • Focused on number sense, fluency, and problem-solving

  • Tailored to meet each student’s unique needs

This approach builds mathematical confidence and prepares students for success in future coursework.

Middle School Support (Grades 5–8)

As students enter Middle School, our Academic Intervention Program continues to provide guidance and structure to support both learning and independence. Interventionists work closely with students who have diagnosed learning differences, helping them manage academic expectations while building strong study habits.

Support services include:

  • Small group instruction in the Learning Lab

  • Co-teaching within the general classroom

  • Access to a Testing Center for assessments and accommodations such as extended time and reduced-distraction environments

Our Middle School Academic Interventionists also work on developing executive functioning skills, organization, and time management—skills that are essential for high school readiness.

Frequent communication between interventionists, classroom teachers, and families ensures a collaborative, team-based approach to student success.

At Christ Our King – Stella Maris, our Academic Intervention Program reflects our deep commitment to educating the whole child. We meet students where they are, support them with care and expertise, and help them become confident learners prepared for whatever lies ahead.