Center
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The Steward School is composed of students with diverse aptitudes,
talents, and learning styles. The Center for Advancement of Learning (CAL)
is committed to providing resources that allow students to explore their
strengths and weaknesses and to utilize that knowledge to become lifelong
learners. CAL helps to personalize
Steward's educational program to student's needs, interests, and learning
styles through enrichment and support services. The department conducts
student assessment to identify academic strengths and weaknesses, provides
an in-school tutoring program, and serves as a resource for the faculty
and parents.
This Center provides a variety of programs:
- Enrichment for the academically strong
- Support for those in need of academic strengthening
- Programs for international students including English as a Second
Language
- A Parent Resource Center
- Community resources
Read more about CAL
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| Advisory |
| Faculty advisors meet regularly with students in the Middle and Upper Schools. In the Middle School, students see their advisors every morning and once a week meet formally as a group. Advisors use this time for group discussion or to address individual concerns. Time is built into the Upper School schedule for advisors to meet with advisees once a week. Advisors are often sought for guidance, decision- making, and problem-solving. The School also requires that each advisory group engage in a community service project at least one time during the year, again encouraging the values of responsible citizenship. The faculty advisors also serve as an important contact person for parents. |
| Career Counseling |
| Career guidance is administered during the seven-day Alternate
Program. Many students are involved in off-campus internship experiences;
all are required to complete one. These internships are supervised by
professionals on site and Steward faculty members. Ninth grade students
involved in the on-campus Alternate Program complete The Differential
Aptitude Test (DAT) in order to explore
career options as they pertain to individualized aptitude and interests. The on-campus Alternate Program also includes a Career Fair, in
which various businesses are brought to campus so that students may ask
questions and gather information. |
| International Programs |
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The importance of international awareness is manifested by:
- Each year the International Students Program brings a
number of young students from foreign countries into the
Middle School and Upper School under the
auspices of the English as a Second Language Program. Such international
students contribute immeasurably to the life of the students
in Lower, Middle and Upper School
- In the Lower School, students from various countries support the curriculum by sharing their cultures with students.
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Richmond, Virginia 23238 