STEP is a unique program designed to provide enrichment and resource support to the Marymount student community. The Step team consists of the resource coordinator/teacher, full-time French, Math, and English tutors. The Step team is completed with the support of the behavioural technicians Sherrell Williams and Rosmond Ryan, as well as the childcare attendants STEP has many functions. It coordinates and provides tutoring during the school day on a per period basis. Students having difficulties with academics can be sent to Step by the teacher during the subject period for individual help. In addition, we offer help with organization and study skills. The Step team, tutors, and volunteers from the community all supervise and work together to support the students.
STEP also provides a place for enrichment and project-based learning. Students wishing to research projects have the use of a small library and a full computer lab with computers networked to an onsite printer, allowing students to print.
STEP is also open to students during lunch hour. Staff members are always present as students work, study and socialize in a safe supervised atmosphere. Students who need a sympathetic ear can always find one and all staff members are skilled at conflict resolution. Students having peer problems usually find them easily resolved if they approach the Step staff.
STEP also runs the after school Homework Program throughout the week. Students come to Step to complete their homework and can get assistance from staff and tutors.
STEP maintains a bank of school supplies and students need not hesitate to ask if they are short of anything. There is no charge for supplies as student success is our goal. We also keep a supply of nutritious snacks for those who have missed breakfast or have forgotten their lunch.
