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 building fluency and problem-solving skills.
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 individualized, research-based instruction 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 personalized instruction that builds foundational literacy skills, reading confidence, and long-term success.
For our youngest learners, BUILD Early Reading Intervention provides targeted early literacy instruction for Kindergarten and 1st grade students, helping strengthen foundational reading skills and foster confidence from the very beginning.
Support may include:
Structured literacy instruction
Multisensory learning strategies
Phonological awareness development
Reading fluency and comprehension
Spelling and written language development
Ongoing progress monitoring
Our Dyslexia Specialist partners with students, families, and teachers to celebrate progress, encourage confidence, and help every student reach their God-given potential.
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 developing the skills needed for lifelong reading success.
Support may include:
Phonological awareness
Phonics and decoding
Reading fluency
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Progress monitoring
Our goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to become successful, independent readers both in the classroom and beyond.
Math Support
Our Math Specialist provides individualized support to help students build strong mathematical foundations while developing confidence in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Instruction is tailored to each student's unique learning needs and focuses on strengthening mathematical understanding, accuracy, and independent thinking.
Support may include:
Number sense
Math fact fluency
Computation skills
Problem-solving strategies
Conceptual understanding
Progress monitoring
Through personalized instruction and guided practice, students gain the confidence to apply mathematical concepts, think critically, and solve problems both in the classroom and everyday life.
Outside support services
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.
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.