Crefeld recognizes that every person is a unique constellation of strengths and needs. Our faculty is sensitive to these differences and demonstrates that in the way they construct their curriculum, teach their courses, and relate to each student. Some of our students have been identified with specific learning or emotional needs, and therefore, the following supports exist for any student who wants and/or needs them:

Teachers and Advisors
Students can receive extra help with academics through their advisors during advisory periods or by scheduling time to meet with teachers. Students can often arrange to stay after school or spend lunch with a teacher, when they need extra help.

Extended Learning Period
Each student will participate in four Extended Learning Periods per week. This time is to be used by students to complete research and homework assignments during a time when they can receive guidance from teachers, or to explore their own curiosities through independent work. Some students may use this time for Learning Support.

Learning Support
Students who need extra help or individualized attention in certain subject areas, may receive more dedicated assistance with a Learning Specialist, in a Learning Support class. Students may sign up for this class, or faculty members may identify that a student needs extra help from a Learning Specialist on a regular basis.

Emotional Support
Crefeld has two full time master’s level clinicians who provide emotional support and is an acclaimed training site for area master’s level graduate programs in Social Work and Counseling Psychology (Bryn Mawr and University of Pennsylvania). Traditionally, Crefeld has five interns each year. ES team members meet with students either as needed or on an ongoing basis and assist with concerns impacting a student's emotional, social and academic functioning. Additionally, ES can coordinate care with outside practitioners when necessary. Additionally, the ES team runs a variety of support groups throughout the year, coordinating with advisories in order to address current topics which affect student mental health.

Outside Tutoring
The Crefeld School can recommend an outside tutoring agency to provide services to our students on our premises, or off campus. In some circumstances, the Learning Specialist may recommend outside tutoring and will help the family to make arrangements. The family will be responsible for the costs of this tutoring.