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Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) supports the development of the neurodiverse learning profiles of all students, using their strengths to develop areas of growth. Students working in the LRC are taught specific skills in all subject areas to thrive in the rigorous academic environment of LJCDS.
Those skills include:
time management
critical thinking
comprehension (reading and language)
organization
self-regulation
note-taking
test-taking
higher-order thinking
Reasonable Accommodations Policy
Accommodations for Standardized Assessments
The program serves
Tiny Torreys through Grade 12
and offers one-on-one and small group educational, speech-language, and occupational therapy that is integrated into each student’s academic program; it focuses on advocacy and builds a strong relationship between student and specialist.
The LRC team includes educational therapists, speech/language pathologists, and occupational therapists. Students work with LRC specialists during school hours, utilizing free blocks or arranged times based on students’ academic schedules. Locations include the Lower School, Upper School, and on the second floor of the Jacobs Family Library/administration building. Services are fee-based.
Additional Support Opportunities
List of 4 items.
Academic Studio (K–12)
The Academic Studio is open to all LJCDS students from kindergarten to Grade 12 who could benefit from one-on-one support with academic-specific skills, studying, planning, organization, and homework. Students are welcome to drop in based on need, or teachers may recommend that students utilize this time with a learning specialist.
Students can find the Academic Studio in the LRC library space on the second floor of the library building. It is
open on Wednesdays from 7:40 to 8:15 a.m
Torrey Mindful Learning (Grades 5–12)
Torrey Mindful Learning is a course for Middle and Upper School students taught by LRC learning specialists. Through neuroscience and psychology, students strengthen their executive functioning to work smarter, not harder.
Students learn about
Time management
Organization
Planning and prioritization
Working memory
Response inhibition
Sustained attention
Flexibility
Persistence
Metacognition
Controlling emotions
Task initiation
Each class includes a mini-lesson about an executive function and an application of the concept in parallel to the student’s current coursework. Students are taught how to use provided planners to boost their time management and planning skills.
Academic Support Flex (Grades 9–12)
All Upper School students are welcome to join the Academic Support Flex to receive one-on-one assistance from a learning specialist with academic content, homework, studying, planning, and organization. Students are welcome to drop in based on need, or teachers may recommend that students utilize this time with a learning specialist. Please contact Learning Resource Center Coordinator Amy Rohrbach at
arohrbach@ljcds.org
with any questions.
Upper schoolers can check the current schedule for days and times of this weekly flex.
Accommodations (Grades 3–12)
If students are eligible for classroom and/or testing accommodations, the LRC ensures that all reasonable accommodations are provided at LJCDS.
A separate accommodations request is required for ACT and College Board (PSAT, SAT, AP) testing. Each has its own process. Upper School students who need to request these accommodations can contact Director of the Learning Resource Center Kristy King at
kking@ljcds.org
or 858-453-3440 x351.
Meet the Team
List of 12 members.
Kristy
King
Director of the Learning Resource Center
(858) 453-3440 x351
Amy
Rohrbach
LRC Coordinator, Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440 x253
Dana
August
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440 x 318
Dani
Bonfield
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440 x402
Karen
Frischwasser
Speech-Language Pathologist
(858) 453-3440 x311
Heather
Love
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440
Alyssa
Schasteen
Speech-Language Pathologist
(858) 453-3440 x764
Ronnie
Power
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440 x155
Emily
Rote
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440 x768
Shannon
Sturgeon
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440 x278
Daisy
Vaisburg
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440 x 205
Megan
Cohen
Learning Specialist
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla Country Day School
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
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