Student Support
Strong Relationships between Faculty and Students
At Mason Prep, every child is known, and that allows us to support each student in meaningful, individualized ways. Strong relationships between students and faculty help us understand each child’s strengths and challenges, so we can respond with care, intention, and the right level of support.
Academic Support
Support looks different for every student, and we are committed to meeting each child where they are. For some, that may mean extra help preparing for a test or working through a challenging concept. For others, it may involve more ongoing support.
Teachers are available for extra help on a weekly schedule at no cost. Students may come as needed for help on a specific assignment or reinforcement of lessons tackled that week. When additional support is needed, our team, including teachers, parents, the Learning Specialist, our School Psychologist, and administrators, collaborates to create a plan tailored to the student. Through a combination of in-class support, small group instruction, and individualized learning strategies, students build skills in reading, writing, math, and organization. Our goal is not just to help students succeed in the moment, but to give them the tools and confidence to grow over time.
Counseling & Student Well-Being
Mason Prep is one of the few independent schools in the region with a full-time School Psychologist. This role goes far beyond traditional guidance counseling, allowing MPS to provide day-to-day support grounded in the science of learning, child development, and mental health expertise. Our School Psychologist, Ms. Chandler Rennison, is embedded in our school culture, working closely with teachers, administrators, and families to support every student’s academic, emotional, and behavioral development.
Because Ms. Rennison is part of the daily rhythm of school life, students see this support not as an “extra” but as a regular, trusted part of their experience. She explains, “Our nurturing community allows us to recognize and address small concerns before they become larger challenges. Additionally, students learn that asking for help is not only okay but encouraged.” Whether through classroom lessons, small group work, or individual conversations, students are given the tools to navigate friendships, manage emotions, and handle challenges with confidence.
As educators, we recognize that our students are constantly growing and developing, and that along the way they will face challenges. We aim to support our families as we all work together to guide students through these formative years.
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Mason Preparatory School is committed to the education of the whole child in preparation for secondary education through the cultivation of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility within a nurturing environment that results in a productive citizen of a global community.