Catholic HS with good support for dyslexia

[Anonymous]

DD has mild to moderate dyslexia. She is an extremely hard worker and an excellent math students. She does need accommodations for classes like history that requiere a lot of reading.

I am tired of fighting FCPS so would like to go private for HS.

Which catholic HS have support for learning differences like dyslexia?

[Anonymous]

Most of the large Catholic high schools have learning support programs for students with this profile. I’m more familiar with MD/DC - St. John’s has the Benilde Program and Good Counsel has Ryken Program. From what I can tell the GC program offers more support (specialized classes) and is somewhat more flexible in letting students take advanced classes in areas of strength. DC with dyslexia is applying for 9th next year.

[Anonymous]

Holy Child also known for this.

[Anonymous]

Bishop O'Connell or Bishop Ireton, whichever is closer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bishop O'Connell or Bishop Ireton, whichever is closer.

This

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bishop O'Connell or Bishop Ireton, whichever is closer.

+1
We looked at Bishop O’Connell for our DC with a similar profile and it was excellent. We ultimately went with a non-Catholic school because we aren’t Catholic, but the dyslexia support was extremely enticing.

[Anonymous]

Are these all anecdotal or does anyone have first hand experience at any of these?

[Anonymous]

Many Catholic high schools offer support programs for dyslexia.

I know several students who attended these schools and felt supported:

O’Connell
Ireton
SJC

Call their admissions office and ask about special services offered. Make sure to ask how many spots are available in each grade and if students are supported in the program for all 4 years.

[Anonymous]

O’Connell’s Muller Center is great.

[Anonymous]

Are you Catholic or at a parish school? These programs have limited spots and go to catholic kids first

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you Catholic or at a parish school? These programs have limited spots and go to catholic kids first

We are not Catholic and DC was offered a spot in the Muller Center.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you Catholic or at a parish school? These programs have limited spots and go to catholic kids first

I don’t think there’s any preferential treatment once admitted. There is an extra cost

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you Catholic or at a parish school? These programs have limited spots and go to catholic kids first

We are catholic and registered at a parish

[Anonymous]

If you are not Catholic getting into the Ryken program will be difficult. There are so few spots for so many interested students. My son is now a senior and he is out of Ryken classes, and in AP and honors. I can’t say enough good things about it, but honestly, if you are coming from a public school, your chances are slim.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are not Catholic getting into the Ryken program will be difficult. There are so few spots for so many interested students. My son is now a senior and he is out of Ryken classes, and in AP and honors. I can’t say enough good things about it, but honestly, if you are coming from a public school, your chances are slim.

PP what evidence do you have for this?