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Students tell board Academic Support Center is a lifeline for learners
Summary
Three students told the board that the Academic Support Center (ASC) helped them recover academically and emotionally, citing improved grades, executive-function skills and confidence; they asked the district to preserve the program as students transition to high school.
Three students who use the Lake Oswego School District’s Academic Support Center told the board the program provides vital academic and emotional supports.
"I've been on an IEP since 4th grade, and I rely heavily on my learning support system that is currently in place in my school," said Archie Reynolds, a middle-school student who described how a learning-support teacher helps with homework completion, extra time on tests and alternative explanations of lessons. Lizzy Henschel, who described diagnoses of dyslexia and ADHD, said ASC staff helped her lift her GPA to 3.5 and provided a nonjudgmental space when stress overwhelmed her. "ASC pulled me back to service and kept me afloat and for that I'm forever thankful," said Megan Monarossi, a junior at Lake Oswego High School.
The students credited named ASC staff (Miss Gansoni, Miss Davis, Miss Miller and others) with teaching executive-function skills — organization, planning and initiation — and with offering one-on-one support that they said translated into higher test scores and better attendance. Board members responded with thanks and said the testimony reinforced the district’s mission to provide equitable academic supports.
Board members did not take any formal action on the ASC during the meeting; the student presentations were part of the board’s agenda for student testimony.
