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St. James Academy is committed to providing programs for students with special needs which foster their success within our school community. Services offered help to maintain their participation in the regular education classroom. All students with special needs are evaluated on an individual basis before enrollment to help develop a program aligned with their strengths and areas of need. Parents should contact St. James Counselor, Mr. Terry Kopp, or Director of Student Services, Mrs. Jodie Maddox, to discuss their student's individual needs and programming. The Student Response Team, explained below, works with the administration to make recommendations regarding services, curriculum support, and courses available for each student.
The Student Response Team
(Responsive Experienced Supportive Proactive Organized Nurturing Spiritual Excellence)
The Response Team meets every other day to assess the needs of St. James students who have been identified or referred to the counseling office for specific academic, social, and emotional needs. The team works with parents, students, counselors, teachers and interested parties in the development of a plan for students with special considerations. This may include writing Student Improvement Plans, 504 Plans, Academic Plans, making recommendations for particular interactions, and providing help for any student in need.
Available Services for Students with Special Needs
Guided Studies
Peer Mentoring
Math Assist
Writing Lab
Student Improvement Plans
Student Accommodation Plans
Individual Academic Plans
504 Plans
Jodie Maddox
Director of Student Services/Curriculum and Instruction
BS, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
MS, Benedictine College, Atchison, KS
Kellie Maguire
Social Emotional Counselor
Academic Counselor to the Communities of St. Cahterine and St. Peter
BA, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
MA, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Terry Kopp
Guided Studies Program
Academic Counselor to the Communities of St. Benadict and St. Padre Pio
BSBA, Rockhurst University, KC, MO
MSE, Special Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Matthew Baysinger
Director of College Guidance
Academic Counselor to the Communities of St. Giana Molla and ST. Gregory
BA, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
MS, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
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