Giguere Program

The Giguere Program (formerly the STAR 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 in order 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.

I AM HERE

I am here to help you develop learning strategies.
   I am not here to make sure that you pass.

I am here to help build your confidence.
   I am not here to make you feel inadequate.

I am here to help you grow as a person.
   I am not here to fit you in a mold.

I am here to give you structure for the day.
   I am not here to confine and limit your rights.

I am here to help you keep on task.
   I am not here to let you just slide by.

I am here to show you a loving Savior.
   I am not here to be “preachy” and judgemental.

I am here to offer a listening ear.
   I am not here to tell you what to do.

I am here — for you.

by Irene M. Giguere, Founder of the Concordia Preparatory School Giguere Program

Meet the Director of the Giguere Program

Ms. Emily Welbourn named new Giguere Program Director. 

Read her bio here:
Director of the Giguere Program Named

Student Assistance and Resource Department

The Giguere Program

The Concordia Track

  • Students in this Track are enrolled in the “Concordia Skills” class for credit.
  • During an academic cycle, students receive executive function and academic skills instructions as appropriate and needed as well as time to complete assessments. Students also receive one-on-one homework/study help during this class period.
  • Students are graded on assignments that 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.  

The Saints Track

  • Students receive accommodations in school as outlined in their 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.

Admissions 

  • Prospective students are required to participate in a shadow day and complete an interview with the program director.
  • Students who apply for the Giguere Program do not apply for a specific track. They apply for the program. The program director will make a recommendation for which track students are enrolled.
  • Students are required to submit at least one of the following: IEP, 504 plan, educational psychological evaluation (completed within the last two years). 
  • Students/families are required to keep evaluations current (no more than three years from issue date).
  • Students must submit a psychological educational evaluation to apply for SAT/ACT accommodations.
  • Middle school students are required to enroll in the Concordia Track. 

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Admissions