Directed Learning II Learning Resource Center II ELL II Registrar II

At one point or another, almost everyone needs a little help. Whether it is a one-time visit for help on developing a particular study skill, or weekly appointments to get tutoring in a specific course or to improve English proficiency, the IMG Pendleton School offers personalized attention that makes it easy to address specific needs. 

Directed Learning

The Upper and Middle School programs include a compulsory Directed Learning period (or extra help session) with faculty that is built into the daily class schedule at each grade level, beginning with Grade Six. If a student continues to have difficulty with a particular lesson or is experiencing trouble with an academic course, there are Directed Learning sessions available Monday - Thursday, between the hours of 7:00pm – 8:30pm. At least one teacher from each department will be available each of these nights to assist students in making up work, preparing for exams, or getting extra help on assignments. This is especially beneficial for those students who are returning from a brief absence due to tournament travel.

Learning Resource Center & Academic Accommodations

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is staffed by three specialists who offer learning enrichment to maximize students' success. Families should feel free to contact a Learning Specialist with any questions about the needs of their child:

Kate Reedy
Jason Curley
Brianna Donnelly

For students with documented learning differences who may need extra academic support, this contracted service includes:

• Assistance with organizational skills, study skills, and remediation
• Parent-teacher-administration-coach collaboration
• Aid in completing specific assignments and projects
• Individualized services based on the specific needs of each participating student

The Learning Specialist meets with students several times per week to ensure that assignments are current and to help with the strengthening of academic skills. The Specialist also works with faculty on student accommodations and individual accommodation plans. If needed, the Specialist also helps prepare documentation for accommodations on the SAT and ACT standardized tests for college entrance.

For students who do not have documented learning differences but require additional support, the tutorial program is available.  Depending on their individual needs, the tutorial teachers assist students with:

• Organization
• Time management
• Work completion

The academic progress of all students is monitored on a bi-weekly basis and communicated between faculty members and the LRC staff.

The Learning Resource specialists are highly qualified to address academic learning needs. You may contact Kate Reedy at any time to discuss issues and options.

For detailed information on LRC program services and fees, click on the following:

• Program of Services
• LRC Blog

English Language Learners Program (ELL)

The English Language Learner (ELL) Program prepares students who are non-native speakers of English by teaching the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing English so that these students can function in mainstream classes, as well as in the culture of the School and the United States. Through a student-centered curriculum that emphasizes the use of language in multiple contexts, students learn to communicate effectively, both orally and on paper.

Requirements

New students who are non-native speakers of English will be placed into English courses based on their application essay submission, English teacher recommendation, and previous years of English coursework. Students who have attended an American school in their home countries or have submitted a minimum score of 65 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) will be placed into mainstream English courses. All other students will be required to take the Departmental ELL Placement Test at the beginning of the school year, or during the summer that precedes their enrollment. Test scores will be used to make placement adjustments and schedule changes. To find a test center in their home country, prospective students and parents can visit the official TOEFL website at: http://www.ets.org 

Courses taken in ELL will be applied toward the IMG Pendleton graduation requirement.

Normally, students who enter the ELL program at the intermediate level are required to complete the department’s offerings in no more than two years; those entering at the advanced level complete the courses in no more than one year. The final determination for length of time spent in the department will be made by the ELL Department Chair.

Students may be able to skip a level of ELL by a strong performance on the Departmental Placement Test and recommendation of the ELL Department Chair, the Assistant Headmaster, or the Director of Admissions.

Testing

During the first two weeks of the fall semester, or of the spring semester for those students arriving in January, non-native speakers of English will be tested to determine their level of English proficiency and their future academic needs during the school year. Students in grades K-8 will take the IPT test (oral and/or written activities). Students in grades 9-11 will take the SLEP test (listening, reading, and writing). Test scores will determine if the student should remain in the assigned English class or be rescheduled to another English level.

Students in grades 6-11 taking the ELL program will be enrolled into two ELL classes in order to better develop the four necessary skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

At the end of each semester, students will be re-tested. Test scores and academic grades will be evaluated to determine the proficiency developed during the course of the semester. Teachers will use this information to determine the best student placement for the following semester or school year.

Students who have achieved the desired level of English proficiency will be moved to a higher level in one or both of their classes. For example, from English Composition I to English Composition II, or to a combination of one ELL class and one mainstream English class. Students who have achieved the highest level of English proficiency may be exited from the ELL program to mainstream English classes. Typically, students complete the highest level of ELL before achieving the level required for success in mainstream English.

Registrar

REGISTRAR HOURS: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ms. Judy Fraser and Ms. Meg Plexico serve as our Registrars. Their roles include administering the academic registration and performance records for our students as well as preparing student transcripts for college admissions, the NCAA, and other purposes.

To request that a transcript be sent from IMG to another institution, submit the request in via e-mail to: jfraser@pendletonschool.org or mplexico@pendletonschool.org; fax to 941.752.2433, or by mail to the attention of the Registrar at the IMG Pendleton School, 5500 34th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210 and include the following:

1. Signature of requestor (or an otherwise confirmed source);
2. Exact dates student attended IMG Pendleton School (from/to);
3. Whether it is to be an official transcript (stamped and sealed to be opened only by the institution receiving it) or an unofficial transcript;
4. Destination - please include name of institution, name/e-mail address of person to receive it (e.g., coach, admissions administrator, etc.), address of institution, phone and fax numbers;
5. Indicate whether the transcript should be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed (if applicable);
6. Indicate when it should be sent (immediately? or after grade reports are finalized?)
7. Specify all document(s) to be sent (transcript only? apostille request?)

While it typically takes less time, please allow 1- 2 weeks cushion for the transcript to arrive at its destination. You are advised to follow up with the destination institution to ensure that your transcript has been received.