Academic Support
Academic support is provided throughout the school year in a number of ways. Pennington faculty members are all dedicated to helping every student reach his or her potential.
Extra Help
There is a period for extra help available Monday through Thursday after school and before athletics that is open to all students. Students may meet with any of their teachers during this period. Students may also make appointments with teachers to meet at a mutually convenient time.
Meckler Library
The library will be open after school Monday through Thursday until 7:30 p.m. and on Friday until 4:00 p.m. for all students. The library will be open in the evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for boarding students that have a pass.
The Writing Center
After School: Monday through Thursday 3:00-4:00 p.m. (In-person in the Library)
The Writing Center is a resource for all students to improve their writing and communication
skills across the curriculum. We work in one-on-one conferences so students develop
successful writing strategies they can then use independently in all of their courses. There is
no need to sign up ahead of time; just drop by!
Early Evening Extra Help
Monday to Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (in-person in the library)
Early evening study hall provides an additional opportunity for students to work on their assignments, prepare for assessments, or ask questions of the teacher on duty. This rotation of teachers with discipline-specific support (e.g. math, science, humanities) can be found daily in the Voice. Students can work with teachers one-on-one or in small groups. There is no sign-up required to attend. Students can drop in to ask one question or work for a longer period of time.
Cervone Center for Learning Evening Study Hall
Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (boarding students in person)
Day students may access this study hall via Zoom and can ask a Cervone Center teacher for the link.
Academic Support Classes
Math Skills Tutorial (MST)
Designed for small groups of students, this semester course uses alternative instructional approaches to strengthen math skills and understanding. There is a supplemental fee for this course, and enrollment is based on teacher recommendation.Academic Skills Tutorial (AST)
Designed for small groups of students, this semester course concentrates on writing skills. Frequent personal attention to organization, time management, and study skills can also be provided in this small class setting. There is a supplemental fee for this course, and enrollment is based on teacher recommendation.
Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning
Pennington's renowned Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning provides a superb program of academic support for bright students with learning disabilities. Students are enrolled in our traditional college preparatory program of study while being able to take advantage, when necessary, of specialized, parallel classes in English, mathematics, and Spanish. There are also daily one-to-one Compensatory Skills classes that focus on building an individual student's strengths while minimizing the impact of weaknesses.
More information about the Cervone Center for Learning
Apply to the Cervone Center for Learning
English Language Lab
Pennington supports students who have a broad range of language abilities with courses designed to bring them from study in an American middle and high school to success in an American college. New students are placed in the classes according to their skills and needs as determined by the Dean of Academic Affairs. Learn more about ESL.