Academics

Academic Support Program

Helping Students Build Learning Confidence

The mission of New Hampton School's innovative Academic Support Program (ASP) is to create a greater awareness in our students of themselves as learners. As they progress through the program, students will conquer new skills, strengthen existing skills, and ultimately, build learning confidence. They will understand their individual learning styles, recognize their strengths, articulate their needs, and use strategies effectively and independently.

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Kathy Bird

Director of Academic Support Program
Bio

Kathy Bird joined the New Hampton School community in 2005 and currently works as an instructor in the Academic Support Program. Kathy earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Saint Michael's College, holds a Master of Education from Plymouth State University, a Special Education Certification (K-12) from the State of New Hampshire, and is a member of the Northeast Association of Learning Specialists.
Kathy enjoys working with her students in the Academic Support Department to help them appreciate their differences and fulfill their potential for success.

While at Saint Michael's, Kathy was a two-sport Varsity athlete and is a member of the Saint Michael's College Athletic Hall of Fame. She's also a member of both the Belmont High School Hall of Fame (Belmont, MA) and the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. Kathy currently lives off campus with her husband and three children.

Will Rowan '19

ASP is not only an invaluable resource, but a transformative one that allows students to find their true academic power under the support and guidance of experienced faculty.

25%

Roughly 25% of the student body take part in our Academic Support Program. The range of services and personalization offered make it a perfect fit for any learning style. Many students utilize ASP for support in Honors-level courses, such as International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP).

Academic Support Program

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Distinguished, Intentional, Successful

As one of the first academic support programs in New England, our curriculum has been crafted over decades to provide a variety of services in a unique and thoughtful way. Some highlights include:

Consistent Learning Environment: Students are thoughtfully paired with a tutor that they will continue to work with throughout the entire year.
Constant Communication: Continual dialogue between tutors, faculty and house parents, as well as use of our learning management system, supports students wherever learning takes place.
Thoughtful Integration: Academic Support is fully integrated into the student's class schedule. This yields a high level of student engagement and increases the effectiveness of strategy instruction.