Academic support at IMSA is provided by a collaborative team that includes the Academic Support Coordinator, CACs, counselors, staff, resident counselors, and faculty. Together, they support students’ academic success and holistic development. The team also:
- Oversees individual and group academic interventions
- Advocates for students by providing coordinated academic support
- Teaches effective learning strategies through one-on-one and group settings
- Assists students in transitioning to IMSA’s rigorous and distinctly different learning environment
Study Hours
Sophomores and identified upperclassmen needing extra academic support have mandatory study hours in the residence halls from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. During the first semester, all days are required. As students demonstrate responsible study habits and maintain their grades, they may no longer be required to attend every day.
Room Number: Residence Halls
Learning Lab
Writing Center
Writing Center Tutors are available to help students brainstorm, write thesis statements, make an outline/organization plan, learn how to use MLA, APA and Chicago Style citations, and polish final drafts and revisions. The Writing Center is located in A109, but tutors are also available to help in the residence halls during evening hours. Visit the Writing Center to meet with a Writing Center Tutor, or ask your RC for a list of residence hall Writing Center Tutors during evening hours.
Writing Center Hours
Peer Tutors
Peer Tutors are IMSA students who have been approved by subject-specific faculty to assist students one-on-one in the halls, as well as host study sessions during mid-terms and finals week.
Education Plans
Education plans are created to support students needing additional assistance in and/or outside of the classroom. Refer to the Student Parent Handbook for more information.
Office Hours and Review Sessions
The Library and Information Resource Center (IRC) is open for students throughout the academic day and on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Faculty hours and offices vary per individual. Please reach out to specific faculty to schedule a time to meet. Students are not limited to seeing their specific teacher. Students are welcomed and encouraged to seek support from other faculty in the department, as well.
| Class | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| SI Chemistry | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on I Days | B110 |
| SI Physics | 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. on I Days | B116 |
| CSI | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on I Days | A133 |
| CSI with Dr. Mohan | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | IN2 |
| MI II | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on I Days | A148 |
| MI III | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on I Days | A148 |
| MI IV | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on I Days | A135 |
| MI IV (Virtual) | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on I Days | Zoom link posted in the Academic Support Hub on Canvas |
Resident Counselors (RCs)
Not only do RCs offer residential support and resources for students, but they can also assist with students’ academic success. RCs can refer and guide students to appropriate staff, faculty, and administrators, and serve as advocates on their behalf.
Peer Tutor Coordinator
Students ask an RC in their building for the schedule and availability of peer tutors. If additional support is needed, students should contact the Peer Tutor Coordinator, Caleb Schlesser at cschlesser@imsa.edu.
Academy Advocate
Assigned IMSA faculty or staff to offer additional support for identified students to succeed academically and emotionally. Advocates can be assigned to any student anytime throughout the school year.
Contact Crystal England at cengland@imsa.edu for more information.
