College & Academic Counselors (CACs)
Collaborate in the development and delivery of college application materials, financial aid, college admission testing, as well as all course selection and scheduling processes, academic counseling and intervention programs. CACs also serve on a support team with other academic, residential, and student life members.
Room Number: A102
Academic Support Services
Amy Keck
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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
- Meet weekly with a select group of students who are at-risk, struggling, or as noted in Education Plans
- Assist students in the transition to a profoundly different learning environment
- Collaborate with CAC’s, Counselors, Staff and Faculty to support students with their academics
- Manage peer tutor program with Area Coordinator
- Lead weekly Strategies Meeting with team creating support plan for identified students
I Day AM Study Hall
Mandated study hall from 9am-11am on I Days for students identified as struggling academically by their case manager, CAC or strategies team member. Attendance is taken and recorded in PowerSchool. Unexcused absences to the study hall will result in suspension of residential privileges. During the 2 hour study time, students will meet individually with the Learning Strategies Coordinator to review academic status and create an academic action plan. Additionally, the Math Instructional Program Aid is available to provide with math support.
Room Number: A152/A154
Evening Study
Mandated study hall from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Monday thru Thursday in the IRC, for students identified as struggling academically by their case manager, CAC or strategies team member. Attendance is taken and recorded in PowerSchool. Unexcused absences to Evening Study will result in suspension of residential privileges. Peer Tutors are available to work with students during Evening Study. An IMSA employee supervises Evening Study.
Room Number: Library – Informational Resource Center (IRC)
Writing Center Peer Tutors
Students who have been recommended by faculty to provide assistance with writing assignments. Peer Tutors from the Writing Center are available in the Writing Center, A109 during the week and in the residence halls during evening hours. Visit the Writing Center in A109 to meet with a Writing Center Tutor or ask your RC for a list of Residence Hall Writing Center Tutors during evening hours.
Schedule: A, B, C, D Days 9:30 am – 4:45 pm, I Day 11:00 am – 4:45 pm
Resident Hall Tutors
IMSA students who have been approved by subject specific faculty and staff to assist students with coursework. See your RC for more information.
Day Tutors/IRC Tutors
IMSA students who have been approved by subject specific faculty and staff to assist peers with coursework. Tutors are available during the day in the IRC, IN2 and Math Department as well as the IRC from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Location: IN2, IRC & Math Department
Education Plans
Support plan created for identified students needing additional assistance in and/or outside of the classroom. Refer to the Student Handbook for more information.
Dr. Linda Hefferin, Academic Support Specialist
Room Number: A111B
630-907-5677 | lhefferin@imsa.edu
The Writing Center
- Coordinate the Writing Center, including selecting, training and supervising Writing Center tutors
- Works individually with students, assessing writing abilities and needs
- Meet with students on an on-going or walk-in basis
Erin Micklo, Writing Center Director & Writing Specialist
Room Number: A109
630-907-5489 | emicklo@imsa.eduWriting Center Peer Tutors
Faculty
Faculty hours and offices vary per individual. Please reach out to specific faculty to schedule a time to meet. Support from faculty in a specific class is not inclusive to only the instructor teaching the class. Students are welcome and encouraged to seek support from other faculty in the department, as well.
Grade Calculation
Students should refer to the class syllabus regarding point value of the various assessments, including but not limited to homework, exams, quizzes, and essays. Teachers determine grades by total points or weighted categories.
Mathematics
Set support given to students on I Days with Mathematics/Computer Science Faculty.
Christine Loos, Instructional Program Aide
Room Number: A157
Instructional Program Aide Tutor
Provides support for students in Geometry, MI I/II, MI II, MI III, MI IV and AB Calculus.
Schedule: Monday & Tuesday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
| I Day Study Session Times and Locations for Math | |||
| Class | Time | Location | Problem Set Due Date |
| MI 1/2 | 12 – 1pm | A151 | Tuesday/Friday |
| MI2 | 3 – 4pm | Math Study Area | Tuesday |
| MI3 | 2 – 3pm | A152 | PS-Fri, Web Work – Mon |
| MI4 | 1 – 2pm | A152 | Tuesday |
Computer Science
Set support given to students on I Days with Computer Science Faculty.
| I Day Study Session Times and Locations for Computer Science | ||
| Class | Time | Location |
| CSI | 1 – 2pm | A133 |
| OOP | 2 – 3pm | A133 |
Science
Set support given to students on I Days with Science Faculty.
Course |
Review Time |
Room or Teacher Office |
SI BIO |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | B156 |
SI CHEM |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | B110 |
SI PHYSICS |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | B116 |
Residence Counselors (RCs)
Residential support and resource for students.
- Assist staff with monitoring students’ academic success
- Communicate student referrals to staff, faculty and administrators as needed
- Serve as a liaison to staff in the academic building on behalf of students
| 1501 | Rafael Gonzalez |
| 1502 | Robyn Norton |
| 1503 | Freddy-May AbiSamra |
| 1504 | Ethan Castro |
| 1505 | |
| 1506 | Pooja Haney |
| 1507 | Mansour Baalbaki |
| Supervisor | Erin Ryan |
Peer Tutor Liaisons
RC’s who manage peer tutors within each hall. Students should first seek out their RC for schedule and availability of resident hall peer tutors. If additional support is needed, students should meet with the Peer Tutor Liaison in their building.
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.
Counseling Services
The focus of the counselors is to address the psychological and social needs of our students within the context of research and experience from the field of gifted education. We are committed to the students’ personal, social, and intellectual growth, as well as their adjustment to and engagement with the IMSA community. Students are assisted with identifying and working through personal barriers, normal developmental issues, and stressors, and clinical problems, which could impede academic success.
Location: Student Life Office, C125
Kevin Kusy, MA, LCPC |
Takeisha Rheams, LCPC |
Library – Information Resource Center (IRC)
Research, Citing, Sources & Technology Support
630-907-5920 | irc@imsa.edu
Health Services / Nurse
The IMSA Student Health Care Services Office provides health assessment and treatment for illness/injury, first aid, health counseling, administration of medication as prescribed by a physician, and other appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Room Number: C117 | Monday-Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm | 630-907-5008
PROMISE and Excel Programs
- Serve as Advocate on behalf students
- Teach students strategies to succeed in leadership roles one-on-one and in group settings
- Manage PROMISE and Excel programs
- Select, hire and supervise Excel and PROMISE tutors
- Collaborate with CAC’s, Counselors, Staff and Faculty to support students with their academics
- Attend weekly Strategies Meeting with team creating support plan for identified students
- Teach Science Elective courses
