THE RESOURCE LAB
Supporting every child's growth.
At St. Joseph Catholic School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment.
The SJCS Resource Lab provides targeted academic support, intervention, and guidance to help students build confidence and experience success in the classroom. Our team works closely with teachers and families to support each student’s individual learning needs.
Seen. Known. Valued. Loved.
“Our goal is to help every student feel seen, known, valued, and deeply loved while providing guidance, support, and opportunities to grow into their truest and best selves.” - Mrs. Mercer, Guidance Counselor
Our Support Team
The Resource Lab includes experienced specialists who support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Math Specialist
Personalized math intervention and number-sense support.
Dyslexia Specialist
Take Flight–based structured literacy for students with dyslexia.
Reading Specialist
Fluency, comprehension, and reading intervention.
Guidance Counselor
Supporting all students — social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Our counselor leads virtues-based guidance lessons in every classroom each week — often weaving in music, mindfulness practices, social-emotional learning, books, and creative expression.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Relationship building, Active listening, Social-emotional learning, Mental health support, Creativity, Grateful living
Services we provide
Students may receive targeted support in reading, math, dyslexia intervention, learning accommodations, and academic skill-building.
Support may be provided individually, in small groups, or through classroom accommodations based on student needs.
Dyslexia Support
Our Dyslexia Specialist provides structured, individualized support using research-based programs designed to strengthen reading, spelling, and language skills through a structured literacy approach.
At SJCS, we believe students with dyslexia bring unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Through Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia, students receive targeted support that helps build foundational literacy skills and confidence in reading.
For younger students in Kindergarten and 1st grade who need intensive early reading support, we also offer BUILD Early Reading Intervention to strengthen foundational literacy skills and provide support at an early stage.
Support may include:
Structured literacy instruction
Multisensory learning strategies
Phonological awareness development
Reading fluency and comprehension support
Spelling and written language development
Ongoing progress monitoring
Our Dyslexia Specialist works closely with students, families, and teachers to provide meaningful support and help each student grow with confidence.
Reading Support
Our Reading Specialist provides individualized support to help students strengthen foundational literacy skills and grow in confidence as readers.
Instruction is tailored to each student’s unique learning needs and focuses on building strong reading skills for long-term academic success.
Support may include:
Phonological awareness
Phonics and decoding
Reading fluency
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Progress monitoring
Students receive structured, targeted support designed to strengthen literacy skills, close learning gaps, and build confidence as readers.
Our Reading Specialist works closely with students, families, and teachers to support meaningful growth and continued success in the classroom.
Math Support
Our Math Specialist helps students build strong mathematical foundations while developing confidence in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Instruction is tailored to each student’s learning needs and focuses on strengthening understanding, accuracy, and independent thinking.
Support may include:
Number sense
Math fact fluency
Computation skills
Problem-solving strategies
Foundational math concepts
Progress monitoring
Students receive targeted instruction and guided practice to build understanding, close learning gaps, and develop confidence in math.
Our Math Specialist works closely with students, families, and teachers to support student growth and success.
While SJCS doesn't directly provide speech therapy, we partner with trusted outside providers. Speech services may be available on campus through Emerald City for enrolled students.
Outside support services
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. SJCS accepts Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Families interested in using EFA funds are encouraged to contact our admissions team for current program details, eligibility information, and next steps.
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No. Resource Lab support is included as part of the student support services offered at SJCS.
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An accommodation plan that outlines supports we can reasonably implement within our setting and resources — developed collaboratively with families, teachers, and support staff.
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As a private school, SJCS provides student support within the scope of our available resources. Services offered through public school districts under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) may differ from those available in our school setting. We work closely with families to help determine the best support for each student.
We would love the opportunity to meet your family, answer your questions, and help you learn more about the support services available at SJCS.