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The Giguere Program

The Giguere Program is designed for college-bound students with diagnosed learning differences. The program aims to ensure students with academic accommodations are offered those for classroom support and assessments.

Additionally, Giguere provides resources and study strategies to promote skills assisting students to succeed independently at higher education levels. Giguere promotes each student’s individual strengths and fosters an environment of inclusive excellence.

The Giguere Program is named for Mrs. Irene Giguere, who started the program at Concordia Prep in 1975.

Giguere Program Brochure

Program Tracks

List of 2 frequently asked questions.

Saints Track

Students receive accommodations in school as outlined in the individual Concordia Prep learning plan.

Students receive individual check-ins when a student has a grade lower than 70%.

Students who have additional time on assessments listed in their plan may use Giguere office hours to complete their assessments.

Tests may be taken in the Testing Center when scheduled in advance.
Concordia Track

Students in this track are enrolled in the "Concordia Skills" course for credit.

During an academic cycle, students receive executive function and academic skills instruction as appropriate and needed as well as time to complete assessments. Students also receive one-on-one homework and study assistance during this class period.

Students are graded on assignments they receive in the "Concordia Skills" course.

Students receive graded instruction on organization, time management, note-taking, study strategies, writing, reading comprehension, testing skills, self-advocacy, and stress management.

Admissions Process

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

"Saint for a Day" - Campus Visit

Prospective students are required to attend a "Saint for a Day" campus visit where they will shadow a current Concordia Prep student. This day-long visit provides your student with a sneak peek into the day of the life of a Saint and learn more about our community that is devoted to excellent education, leadership, and Christian service.

Learn more and schedule your campus visit today!
Additional Requirements
In addition to the admissions criteria and required documents, Giguere Program applicants must also submit at least one of the following:
- Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
- 504 Plan
- Psychoeducational Evaluation (Must have been completed within the past two (2) years)
Families are required to keep all student evaluations current, which is defined as no more than three (3) years from the issue date.
Admissions Interview

An important and necessary component in the admissions process is the opportunity for the prospective student and family to meet with members of our Concordia Prep administrative team along with the Director of the Giguere Program.

Our Admissions Team will set up your admissions interview once your family has submitted a completed application, current school records, and common referrals. Interviews will held in January and February.
Program Tracks

Students apply for the Giguere Program, not a specific track. The Director of Giguere will make a recommendation for which track the student should be enrolled.

Middle School students are typically enrolled in the Concordia Track.
SAT/ACT Testing Accommodations

In order to apply for SAT or ACT accommodations, families must submit an current psychoeducational evaluation for their student.