Academic support for students by overseeing individual and group interventions.
- Serve as Academic Manager on behalf of sophomores
- Teach students strategies to succeed academically one-on-one and in group settings
- Assist students in the transition to a profoundly different learning environment
- Collaborate with CACs, Counselors, Staff, and Faculty to support students with their academics
- Manage peer tutor program with Area Coordinator
- Advocates in the weekly Strategies Meetings with the team, creating support plans for identified students
Study Hours
Sophomores and identified upperclassmen needing extra academic support have mandatory study hours in the residence halls from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. During the first semester, all days are required. As students demonstrate responsible study habits and maintain their grades, they may no longer be required to attend every day.
Room Number: Residence Halls
Writing Center
Writing Center Tutors are available to help students brainstorm, write thesis statements, make an outline/organization plan, learn how to use MLA, APA and Chicago Style citations, and polish final drafts and revisions. The Writing Center is located in A109, but tutors are also available to help in the residence halls during evening hours. Visit the Writing Center to meet with a Writing Center Tutor, or ask your RC for a list of residence hall Writing Center Tutors during evening hours.
Writing Center Hours
Peer Tutors
Peer Tutors are IMSA students who have been approved by subject-specific faculty to assist students one-on-one in the halls and host study sessions during mid-terms and finals week. See your RC or the Academic Support Hub in Canvas for more information on tutors in each hall.
Education Plans
Education plans are created to support students needing additional assistance in and/or outside of the classroom. Contact Linda Hefferin at lhefferin@imsa.edu or refer to the Student-Parent Handbook for more information.
Office Hours and Review Sessions
Faculty hours and offices vary per individual. Please reach out to specific faculty to schedule a time to meet. Students are not limited to seeing their specific teacher. Students are welcomed and encouraged to seek support from other faculty in the department, as well.
| Class | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| SI Chemistry | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (retakes) | B110 |
| SI Physics | 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. | B114 |
| CSI | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | A133 |
| Web Tech | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | A133 |
| MSI | Students can meet with teachers when needed | |
| MI II | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Problem Sets are due on Tuesdays | A135 |
| MI III | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Problem Sets/WebWork are due on Tuesdays | A152 |
| MI IV | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Problem Sets are due Thursdays | Math Study Area |
| Geometry | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | A155 |
| Math Support with Dr. Glazer | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | A200 |
Residence Counselors (RCs)
Not only do RCs offer residential support and resources for students, but they can also assist with students’ academic success. RCs can refer and guide students to appropriate staff, faculty, and administrators, and serve as an advocate in the academic building on their behalf.
Peer Tutor Coordinators
RCs also manage the peer tutors within each hall. Students ask an RC in their building for the schedule and availability of peer tutors. If additional support is needed, students should contact the Peer Tutor Coordinator for their building.
- 01, 02 and 03 – Contact Luis Villafuerte at lvillafuerte@imsa.edu
- 04 and 05 – Contact Kylie Marsden at kmarsden@imsa.edu
- 06 and 07 – Contact Dana Drier at ddrier@imsa.edu
Academy Advocate
Assigned IMSA faculty or staff to offer additional support for identified students to succeed academically and emotionally. Advocates can be assigned to any student anytime throughout the school year.
Contact Dr. Anita White at awhite@imsa.edu or Dr. Linda Hefferin at lhefferin@imsa.edu for more information.
