The RCS Concept Help Program

CONCEPT HELP MAY BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR CHILD IF HE OR SHE IS:

• Behind in their reading

• Struggling to keep up with classmates
  

• Appears to be unmotivated

• Appears to be lazy
  

• Finds math a maze

• Struggling with the English language

The Concept Help program consists of smaller classes designed to give modified instruction to children with specific learning challenges. Each class places an emphasis on the basics of math, reading, language and spelling, working to develop a solid foundation of basic skills. RCS strives to make each classroom a place where every student is engaged, encouraged and challenged as individual needs are addressed.

One of the following programs may provide the specific level and skills needed by your child:

• PEACH (Providing Extra Assistance, Care and Hope), K-5

• Basic Education--Middle School, 6-8

• Basic Education--High School, 9-12

The purpose of Concept Help is to guide and support children struggling with achievement, study habits, attitude and developmental delays. Academic growth, spiritual development and a sense of achievement are considered essential.

Parental assistance is vital in helping your child adjust to this new situation. In each of our three programs, you will be expected to assist your child with homework. Mandatory conferences are held twice a year to keep parents well informed. Parental participation is critical.  A child may be dismissed from the program due to the parent's seeming lack of concern or cooperation.

PEACH (K-5)
FOR GRADES K THROUGH 5

PEACH (Providing Extra Assistance, Care and Hope) encourages the elementary student to work toward grade-level achievement, providing a basic education for the determined student with special needs.

Class size is limited. A full-time teacher and aide provide a low student-teacher ratio.

Educational growth for PEACH children is an exciting prospect. Over a period of time, as they reach goals academically, these students can begin to grow in confidence and to enjoy learning.

Academic opportunities are provided for those students who are not able to succeed in the regular classroom. Educational games, fun projects and field trips make learning interesting and worthwhile.

Students in kindergarten through sixth grade are eligible. Entrance is through individual assessment and the combined recommendation of the principal, assessor and teacher.

Instruction is geared to meet the child where he is, in phonics, reading, grammar, spelling, math, social studies, science, Bible, music and art. Textbooks from the regular classroom are used, plus extra material to fill in educational gaps.

PEACH classes are held at the Redwood Christian Elementary Campus at 19300 Redwood Road, Castro Valley.

BASIC EDUCATION
FOR GRADES 6 THROUGH 12

The Middle School / High School Basic Education classes provide unique educational opportunities for teens who have difficulty mastering basic educational skills. There is a strong emphasis on English (grammar, writing, reading and spelling), mathematics and study skills. Electives (band, choir, art and computer skills) are available. Class size is limited to 20 students, who receive instruction from a variety of teachers in different classroom settings.

BASIC ED--Middle School
Students receive guided instruction that facilitates their move to Basic Ed High School or the academic college-prep classes.

BASIC ED--HIGH School
The High School class develops students who are not able to progress academically at the same pace as those in our core college-prep classes. Students are taught skills that facilitate life-long learning. A high school diploma is awarded upon successful completion of a proficiency test.

The program offers a complete four-year curriculum in Bible, social studies, literature, grammar and math. A modified schedule involving college-prep classes may be available to qualified students.

Basic Education classes are held at the Middle School/High School Campus at 1000 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo.