1. What is Paly’s Student Wellness Program?
Paly’s Student Wellness Program is a three-tiered program that involves the Paly Wellness Center & Therapists, School Health Technician, and our new Tower Learning Center.
2. What is the purpose of Paly’s Student Wellness Program?
Paly hopes to address the byproducts of being a student in a rigorous, high-pressure environment by providing support systems focusing on mental health and wellness (Wellness Center, Student and Family Engagement), physical wellness (Health Program), and academic wellness (Tower Learning Center, Student and Family Engagement).
3. What do you mean by an “intentional” environment?
The TLC hopes to give students a space to grow introspectively, developing healthy work habits and discovering who they are as learners. Students will work with tutors to set and achieve short-term goals, develop skills for learning and self-reflection, and use their time productively within the session, ultimately straying away from the habit of using resources just to complete a homework assignment or study for a test the day before.
The ideals of the Paly ARC (Academic Resource Center) and Peer Tutoring Center help us lay out the groundwork for our tutoring component. However, we hope to build upon this foundation, adding additional elements, such as mentoring, multi-week goal and progress monitoring, and skill-building.
We want to make the TLC a beneficial resource to everyone in the Paly community including, but not limited to, our students, parents, teachers, counselors, Wellness staff, and coaches to help support our students and address their diverse needs.
4. How do I sign up to be a peer tutor as a Paly student?
Click here or scan the “TLC Recurring Sessions Appointment Booking Website” QR code to fill out an application to be a peer tutor. Log in with your PAUSD email account, and apply to be a tutor. Only select the subjects you’re interested in tutoring in. After completing the application, the TLC will reach out to you via email with information about the mandatory tutor interview and tutor seminar.
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5. How do I sign up to be tutored at the TLC?
Click here or scan the “TLC Recurring Sessions Appointment Booking Website” QR code to book recurring appointments with a consistent tutor. Log in with your PAUSD email account, and click on the “tutors” tab or “Find a Tutor” on the home page. After booking the appointment, the TLC will reach out to you via email with information about the mandatory scholar interview. To support you effectively, TLC staff will ask a few questions to learn about your strengths, preferences, and goals. This helps us understand how to best support you during your session.
6. Is there drop-in tutoring?
Yes, the TLC is piloting a drop-in tutoring program!
Email palytlc@pausd.org to inquire about drop-in tutoring.
7. How can I help as an adult volunteer?
Scan the QR code or click here to fill out the Adult Volunteer Interest Form.
