Academic Support at Holderness
Personalized Academic Support That Builds Confidence
Every student learns differently, and sometimes additional support can make all the difference. While Holderness faculty provide individualized guidance both inside and outside the classroom, some students benefit from more structured academic coaching. In partnership with Knower Academics, we offer personalized academic support designed to strengthen learning skills, build confidence, and help students become more independent learners.
The process begins with a meeting to establish an individual Learning Plan where Knower instructors create a unique set of goals and methods tailored to the student. Every plan includes one-on-one meetings held on campus, as well as the option for closely monitored study sessions four evenings a week in the Davis Center. The instructors from Knower Academics encourage students to utilize the school's existing support network, helping them develop their executive functioning and time management skills to enhance their study habits and seek extra help from faculty when needed.
Evening Study Group
Students who enroll in Quarterly Academic Support will also have access to eight hours of Evening Study Group each week. Students who attend the study group will benefit from a more structured evening study environment that provides consistent reinforcement of the skills taught in their instructional sessions. The Evening Study Group reinforces self-motivation and the implementation of strategies introduced during one-on-one sessions.
Standardized Test Preparation
Knower Academics also offers instruction in standardized test preparation for the college application process. To learn more, go to Knower Test Prep.
Dedicated Faculty. Meaningful Support.
Thanks to small class sizes, students have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with faculty during the academic day. Outside of the classroom, faculty make themselves available to work individually with students who need additional instruction during free blocks and evening study hours.
Support Through Every Season.
When students experience athletic commitments with frequent travel, absence due to illness, injury, or other circumstances, Knower Academics partners with students to develop individualized support, along with Academic Recovery Plans that help students transition back into the classroom with confidence.
Core Support Areas
Subject Foundations
An ideal offering for students who have a history of struggle in a challenging subject and want to remedy gaps in their skill set to solidify their knowledge base.
executive skill-building
A popular offering for new students with support for managing their schedule and coursework, advocating for themselves, meeting deadlines, and balancing daily responsibilities.
Subject-specific support
For students who want support to excel in a specific subject or challenging class, this helps them master concepts, manage tasks, and improve performance.
collegiate skill-building
This offering explores a higher-level approach to executive skills such as study and note-taking strategies to prepare for a more independent learning environment when they graduate from Holderness.
Discover how our partnership with Knower Academics provides personalized coaching and learning strategies that help every student thrive.
