Interventions

 

At John Muir Middle School, we believe students can thrive in school if they have the right tools. Our Interventions program is designed to help students and provide them with the resources they need for academic success. 

Intervention Classes During the Day

We have two intervention programs available for students that need additional assistance in reading. The students needing help in reading are placed in an RTI program. This works on their reading, English, and social studies skills through a variety of methods. Our general RTI class for those that need the most assistance has a class size of under 25 and an instructional aide. Students work through vocabulary and either phonics or whole language if needed to gain the additional skills they need to get to grade level. Those students that do not need as much help in reading are placed in a grade-level RTI where they receive English and social studies help - often focusing on those skills that they are also using in their grade-level English and social studies classes. Both classes use Reading Plus to help students. This computer-based program not only helps students with comprehension but also fluency, vocabulary, and the ability to read for longer periods of time. The program only uses non-fiction stories giving students an experience in social studies, science, etc. at the same time.  The RTI grade-level class also includes instruction in math to help students achieve in mathematics as well as English Languate Arts.

Intervention Opportunities After the School Day

The Wildcat Den is John Muir Middle School’s after-school tutoring and support program, designed to help students reach their full academic potential. Licensed teachers provide additional instruction in a focused setting, giving students the extra time and support they need to succeed.

Students who fall below a required GPA may be assigned to Wildcat Den to strengthen their skills and stay on track academically. Parents also have the option to enroll their child in the program if they feel extra support would be beneficial.

Wildcat Den reflects our commitment to ensuring that every Wildcat has the tools and encouragement to grow, achieve, and prepare for success in high school and beyond.