St. Mary's Visitation School

Byron Center, MI

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Academics

- Academic Info
  
  Curriculum
  All curriculum follows diocesan standards. Teachers will supplement the curriculum with additional resources based on students' needs in terms of remediation, practice, and enrichment.
  
  Math: Big Ideas Math
  ELA: Amplify, Literature/book studies
  Social Studies:
  Science: TCI
  Theology: Faith and Life series
  Students are afforded opportunities for additional practice and enrichment through various online resources such as Epic and many others.
- NWEA MAP testing
  Students take the NWEA MAP test three times each year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Results are sent home to parents, and teachers use the data to drive instruction. Students take the following tests:
  K-2: Math and Reading
  Grades 3-8: Math, Reading, Language
- Students with Special Needs
  Given that we are a private school, St. Mary's Visitation School does not write or service students with IEPs. However, Hopkins Public Schools will test students, and provide IEPs and services for students who qualify for speech, hearing, PT and OT. Students who qualify will have an IEP written outlining services to be provided by others.
  
  St. Mary's Visitation does work with families with students who have been found to need adaptations to their learning in order to ensure their academic success. Adaptations vary according to doctor/testing recommendations, the child's needs, and what the school can accommodate. Adaptations are written up as a 504 plan with input from those working with the child: doctors, parents, teachers, and possibly the child.