Academic Support

OFFICE HOURS
Teachers are present on campus from 7:15am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday and are available to meet with students both before and after school. Students are highly encouraged to consult with their teachers during official office hours and to meet with them regularly for additional assistance. Parent/Teacher meetings can be scheduled for this time as well.

TUTORING
Tutoring is also provided by National Honor Society students on campus after school. NHS is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. Here at NDP we create an enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote worthy leadership and encourage the development of character in students.

ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (FORMERLY THE ACE)
The Academic Resource Center provides support to students with learning challenges.  Students with identified learning disabilities and those students who are enrolled in or transition from the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Program can enroll in the course Becoming an Expert Learner to build skills necessary for academic success in high school and beyond. The ARC faculty provides specific academic support/ tutoring as well as ongoing 1-1 coaching and feedback for academic growth and skill development. Students can take this course more than once. Student Support Plans may be developed for students with learning disabilities to provide academic accommodations for classes and the SAT and/or ACT as needed.  

The ARC is the epicenter of our Exceptional Education Program which includes the: 

  • St. Aloysius Gonzaga Program, led by Brooke Bales
  • St. Joseph the Worker Program, led by Sheri Kreshock
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Program, led by Tracey McBride


AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
Supervised school tutoring every day in Room 901. Our NHS student offer help in every subject to any student needing additional help mastering a skill. 

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
We hold one parent-teacher conference night on campus each year in the fall. It is invitation-only as determined by teachers. Students are encouraged to accompany their parents to the conferences. Teachers are always available to talk to all parents by phone or appointment. See our teacher directory for contact information.

STANDARDIZE TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS
Students who have academic accommodations in place at NDP such as extra time on testing or having tests read to them, may be eligible for similar accommodations on standardized tests such as PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP exams. Please read, download and print this letter for more details. 

Meet Our Exceptional Learner Programs Team

George Prelock

George Prelock

Titles: Director of the Exceptional Learners Program, Head Varsity Football Coach
Degrees: B.A., English, University of Vermont
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 480-634-8353
Brooke Bales

Brooke Bales

Class of 2014
Titles: St. Aloysius Gonzaga Program Coordinator, Mathematics Instructor
Degrees: B.S.B.A., Accounting, University of Arizona
M.Acc., Accounting, University of Arizona
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 480-634-8291
Fr. Phil Evanstock

Fr. Phil Evanstock

Titles: Learning Resource Specialist
Degrees: B.A., B.Div., Theology, Duquesne University
M.N.S., Mathematics and Physics, Arizona State University
Email:
Sheri Kreshock

Sheri Kreshock

Titles: Coordinator of Special Education, St. Joseph the Worker Program, ARC
Degrees: Bachelors of Art, Psychology, Lynchburg University
Minor, Special Education, Lynchburg University
Masters, Counseling, Wilmington University
Tracy McBride

Tracy McBride

Titles: English Department Chair, St. Thomas Aquinas Program Coordinator
Degrees: B.S., History Education, Northern Arizona University
M.Ed., Education with an emphasis in English, Northern Arizona University
National Board Certified Teacher, Adolescent and Young Adult - English Language Arts
Email:
Bonnie Nystrom

Bonnie Nystrom

Titles: Testing Coordinator
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 480-634-8208
Amanda Roina

Amanda Roina

Titles: ARC Interventionist
Degrees: B.S., Biological Sciences, Colorado State University
Email:
Annie Tully

Annie Tully

Titles: Exceptional Educator, ARC
Degrees: B.A., Business Administration, Ottawa University
B.A., Special Educations, Rio Salado College
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University
M.Ed., Educational Administration, Grand Canyon University
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