Academic Support

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr's Academic Support team consists of a Learning Specialist & Instruction Coach, and a Reading Specialist.  They are here to collaborate with classroom teachers to support students' development of a wide variety of skills. Guided by Sacred Heart Academy’s deep respect for intellectual values, the team embraces diverse learning styles, ensuring that every student receives instruction tailored to their unique needs.

In the spirit of transparency and family partnership, we would like to share some of the ways that SHA supports our students' learning. Please check out our Student Support Program webpage.

Academic Support Professionals: 

Resources:

To explore ways of enhancing your child’s executive function skills, please refer to the section titled “General Recommendations on Executive Functioning” in our Sacred Heart Academy Family Study Guide (page 6). 

Families seeking additional support are encouraged to contact their student's teacher and/or a member of the Student Success Team directly. 

Sacred Heart Academy has a limited partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU). The DCIU provides academic support for all non-public schools within the county. Services can include, but are not limited to: 

• Enrichment
• Review / Repeated practice 
• Co-teaching opportunities 
• Small group leader within the classroom setting 
• Scheduled services for students with SHA-approved paperwork of a diagnosis(es) 
• Collaboration with families if a tutor's support is requested and works within the student's schedule 

Guidelines and Procedure for Requesting Accommodations

• Contact Stephanie Greco, Learning Specialist.
• Provide approved documentation (ie. school district IEP, Section 504 Plan) within the most recent three years outlining a diagnosis or medical condition. A doctor’s note does not suffice.

Guidelines and Procedure for Requesting Accommodations for Standardized Assessments in the Upper School:

To request accommodations for the College Board Exams (PSAT, SAT, AP) or the ACTs:

If approved by Sacred Heart Academy with a Learning Profile, please complete and sign the desired consent form. Return the form to Stephanie Greco, Learning Specialist:

• Consent Form to begin a College Board request
• Consent Form (page 1) to begin a request for ACT approval

If you want to learn more, contact Stephanie Greco, Learning Specialist or Alan T. Paynter, M.S., Director of College Counseling.