Teacher Services
Teacher Services is a supplement to the Teacher Review Program. It is offered for most subjects for Grades 6-12, and for selected subjects in Grades 3-5, and runs from September 1st through May 31st. Students who sign up for courses in our Teacher Services receive support from one (or more) of our teachers.
Middle School and High School Courses
Students in middle school (6th–8th Grade) or high school (9th–12th Grade) work one-on-one with a teacher who will:
- Discuss texts and assignments with the student by phone and/or e-mail.
- Explain problem concepts and provide tips on how to improve work.
- Set goals for the student based on his current stage of intellectual formation.
- Provide deadlines for the student (if requested by the parent or student).
- Review and grade all papers and selected additional assignments and provide feedback on the quality of the work.
In our Teacher Services students work with a teacher in one or more academic courses (i.e. Religion, Math, English Grammar, Science, History & Literature, and Latin). In this program, we offer three levels of support: Assisted, Directed and Enhanced Directed; students are welcome to take courses at any level or may take a mix of courses at each level. For more information on the differences between Assisted, Directed, & Enhanced Directed services, please see the chart below .
In late August the teacher contacts the student and parent. In this introductory phone call the teacher discusses with the parent their academic goals for the student, and schedules phone calls with the student on a weekly, twice monthly, or monthly basis (depending on the number and level of courses the student has signed up for).
During the school year the teacher and student have regular phone contact in which they discuss the student's recently completed, current and upcoming assignments. (Note: the student is responsible for making the phone calls.) The student also submits written assignments regularly to the teacher. For more information on the type and frequency of assignments submitted to the teacher, please see the chart below . The teacher reviews these assignments, grading them and providing feedback using Mother of Divine Grace School's subject rubrics, and returns them to the student in a timely manner. Since we are a mastery learning program, the student has the option of submitting drafts and/or re-writing papers. The teacher, taking into account the student's particular strengths and weaknesses, works in a step-by-step process to help him meet our academic goals. In addition to the regular phone calls, the student may also contact the teacher with additional questions by phone or e-mail.
Parents play a key role in the education of their children in the Teacher Services. The teacher is here to assist the parent and student and to help direct the student's course of studies. But the teacher does not replace the parent as the primary educator of their child. The parent continues to hold a vital role in the student's education, primarily with regard to the daily discussions. The parent also remains involved by overseeing the student's schedule, making sure the student is submitting work on time and making his scheduled phone calls.
Students in Teacher Services are required to use Mother of Divine Grace School’s recommended syllabi and books for the courses they are taking in this program. However, assignments within the course can be adjusted as needed.
Generally students work with a single teacher in Teacher Services. This is our preference. However, under certain circumstances, we may need to assign a student to more than one teacher.
The following chart provides a comparison of the Assisted, Directed, & Enhanced Directed services in the Teacher Services.
| Courses | Assisted Level Services | Directed Level Services | Enhanced Directed Level Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Courses | Teacher reviews upcoming written assignments in monthly meetings. | Teacher reviews upcoming written assignments in more detail and some oral assignments in twice monthly meetings. | Teacher reviews both upcoming written and oral assignments in weekly meetings; provides more detailed instructions. |
| Teacher sets goals in accordance with discussions with parent. | Teacher sets short term goals as well as long term goals. | Teacher sets short term goals as well as long term goals. | |
| Teacher gives deadlines for assignments if requested by parent or student. | Teacher gives deadlines for assignments if requested by parent or student. | Teacher gives deadlines for assignments if requested by parent or student. | |
| Teacher provides study guides for tests if requested by parent or student. | Teacher provides study guides for tests if requested by parent or student. | Teacher provides study guides for tests if requested by parent or student. | |
|
Writing Courses
– Religion – History – Literature – Science (writing-based) |
Teacher corrects all papers and selected assignments (i.e. all tests and quizzes). | Teacher corrects all papers and selected assignments (i.e. all tests and quizzes). | Teacher corrects all papers and selected assignments (i.e. all tests and quizzes). |
| Teacher reviews rough drafts if requested by parent or student. | Teacher reviews rough drafts, and provides additional assistance with writing and the implementation of method. | Teacher reviews multiple rough drafts, discussing them in the phone calls and working with the student in a step-by-step fashion to implement the method. | |
| Teacher provides guidance in book selection if requested by parent or student. | Teacher provides guidance in book selection if requested by parent or student. | Teacher provides guidance in book selection if requested by parent or student. | |
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Non-Writing Courses
– Math – Latin – Grammar – Science (Chemistry & Physics) |
Teacher corrects selected assignments (i.e. tests and quizzes). | Teacher corrects selected assignments (i.e. test and quizzes) and corrects some additional assignments (i.e. select lessons, exercises, or study guides). | Teacher corrects selected assignments (i.e. test and quizzes) and corrects some additional assignments (i.e. select lessons, exercises, or study guides); some assignments may be done orally in weekly meetings. |
| Teacher identifies areas of weakness through assignment review and discusses these in monthly meetings. | Teacher identifies areas of weakness through assignment review and discusses these in twice monthly meetings. | Teacher identifies areas of weakness through assignment review and discusses these in weekly meetings. | |
| Teacher answers conceptual questions for the student. | Teacher provides proactive assistance in catching conceptual errors as additional work is submitted. | Teacher provides proactive assistance in catching conceptual errors as additional work is submitted. |
NEW Grade School Courses
Mother of Divine Grace is offering a limited number of grade school courses in our Teacher Services program as "Grading Only" at a special reduced cost. 3rd-5th Grade students can sign up to work one-on-one with a teacher for religion, history and language arts courses. As in our other Teacher Services courses, writing assignments from the course will be submitted to the teacher for grading and review and the student will be given access to online quizzes. Additional questions may be submitted to the teacher by email.
For information on our Registration and Course Fees, please see the Enrollment - Pricing Breakdown page.