Academic Support

Dresden Plan

The Dresden Plan serves students at Hanover High in a variety of ways. Students in need of academic support can request assistance through the Advisor Program. A staff advisor will be assigned to work closely with the student to develop goals, obtain progress reports from teachers and meet regularly with the student to make plans for improving school performance.

The Dresden Plan can also assist students who are talented or who have strong interests in developing academic credit-earning experiences through community mentors, independent study, senior challenge, internships, work/study and volunteer service courses. See Other Credit Opportunities for a full list.

Special Education

Courses offered by the Special Education Department are open to any student who has met the special education eligibility criteria of New Hampshire, as determined by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Students moving into the Dresden School District with a current IEP from another district may enroll in Learning Strategies until an eligibility determination has been made.

Learning Strategies

CR: 1/2-1

Prerequisite: To be determined at IEP Team MeetingThis course provides specially-designed instruction in the area(s) of academic, behavioral, and/or rehabilitative support. Content of the course is determined by the student’s Individualized Education Program goal(s).

Supported Study Courses

Study Skills/Supervised Study

CR: ¼ per semester

Grades: 9-10Study Skills/Supervised Study is designed for students who want a structured study environment during the school day. Students spend their time in class working on homework, papers, and projects. Computers are available for student use. Students have access to academic support and are encouraged to utilize resources and services throughout the school. Each student meets individually with the teacher weekly to discuss strategies for improved academic performance. Students also learn and experiment with study strategies based on the latest brain research. Some of the skill areas that are covered are goal setting, organization, time-management, memory strategies, note-taking from lectures, test preparation, textbook reading strategies, and listening skills. Students are graded on attendance and punctuality, as well as their level of commitment and productivity.

Supervised Study

CR: ¼ per semester

Grades: 9-12 Supervised Study is designed for students who want a quiet and flexible study environment during the school day. The purpose is to help students complete homework, prepare for tests and practice time management and organizational strategies with adult feedback and guidance. These strategies may include checking in with classroom teachers, collaborating with classmates, accessing school resources, binder/backpack maintenance and other related strategies. Students are graded on punctuality and performance and will receive a pass/fail grade.