Academic Support - Bellarmine College Preparatory Academic Support Bellarmine provides a variety of programs and activities designed to help students succeed. We are dedicated to supporting your son by offering assistance and advocacy for students with learning disabilities, helping improve study skills, and providing personalized academic coaching in individual subjects. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is a hub of academic support for the entire Bellarmine community. We are here to support your academic journey. Whenever you need a quiet place to study, a collaborative space for group work, or personalized assistance with coursework, the ARC is here to help you succeed. Support for Students Our dedicated staff provides personalized support through both one-on-one and small-group sessions to help you achieve your goals. This includes: Learning style assessments and tailored strategies Study skills development Subject-specific academic coaching and review Bellarmine Academic Mentors (BAM), our student-led peer tutoring program Collaborative Approach The ARC works closely with teachers, counselors, and the Office of Accessible Education to ensure comprehensive support for every student's academic growth and success. Hours Open before, during, and after school, Monday through Friday. Academic Support Services Contacts Jennifer Johnson Director, Academic Resource Center jjohnson@bcp.org Katie Hogan Director, Office of Accessible Education khogan@bcp.org Classes and Workshops Small-group sessions where students develop essential skills like time management, organization, and effective study strategies. These classes and workshops build the foundation for academic independence and lasting success. Academic Coaching One-on-one support from peers, teachers, or academic advisors who can explain challenging concepts, reinforce learning, and provide personalized guidance tailored to each student's needs. Study and Accountability Groups Teacher-facilitated sessions where students work alongside classmates in a focused, structured environment. These groups help students stay motivated, meet deadlines, and tackle their most demanding coursework together. Office of Accessible Education Our commitment to fairness, justice, and cura personalis extends to providing academically-qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to access the school's academic programs and activities. Types of disabilities include medical, physical, psychological, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities. Adjustments are available to support students with disabilities that impact their ability to access the curricular program and be successful, while maintaining college preparatory academic standards referenced above. Refer to our Office of Accessible Education Brochure , which extensively describes services and qualification requirements, for more details. Minor adjustments supported at Bellarmine are designed to minimize the effect of current symptoms of a student's diagnosed condition on physical access and academic performance, while maximizing the potential for success.